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Systems and methods wherein at least one set of possible input parameters to a physics simulation will produce a successful game result

US6802772B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2000
Grant dateOct 12, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/792
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided to conduct a game associated with a physics simulation, the physics simulation being adapted to generate a game result based on a set of input parameters. According to one embodiment, a game condition associated with a game to be played by a player is established. For example, a three-dimensional terrain associated with a golf putting green may be established. It is then determined that at least one set of possible input parameters to the physics simulation will produce a successful game result given the established game condition. For example, it may be determined that a player can use his or her mouse to provide a set of inputs parameters to the physics simulation such that a simulated golf ball will reach a simulated golf hole based on the three-dimensional golf putting green terrain.

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