Messaging service for video game systems with buddy list that displays game being played
US7056217B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/572
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A messaging system includes a web server computer and at least two video game systems. Each game system is configured to connect to the web server computer via the Internet and to communicate status data indicative of an activity engaged in by a user thereof. The web server computer generates a session file indicative of user status and the status of each of two or persons on a buddy list of the user.
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