System and method to provide a spectator experience for networked gaming
US6999083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/952
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A spectator experience corresponding to an occurrence of one or more games or events is generated based on each associated occurrence. The occurrence of a game or event varies in response to contributions and/or interactions of one or more participants of the game or event. The spectator experience enables users thereof to observe an augmented version of the game or event, such as by implementing enhanced viewpoint controls and/or other spectator related effects. In a particular aspect, the spectator experience can provide an indication of the spectators' presence, which is made available to the spectators and/or to the participants of the game.
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