Chat application for video game machine
US6880168B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/572
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention allows users to open and join a chat by means of a simple procedure from a video game machine, the present invention includes creating an opening message for opening an electronic conference and creating an opening request signal for setting an area in a database, based on the opening message. Also included is transmitting the opening request signal to the database and creating an invitation message prompting particular users to join the electronic conference, based on the opening message. Finally, the present invention further includes transmitting the invitation signal to the particular users.
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