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Breeding simulation apparatus for virtual creatures

US7104884B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 2004
Grant dateSep 12, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8058
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A simulation for breeding a virtual creature for growing the creature by a player by applying disciplining or training treatments to the creature in a screen. The apparatus is provided with mark display units individually displaying a plurality of kinds of treatments related to breeding the virtual creature and key switches for inputting a corresponding one of the treatments by selecting a specific mark from the plurality of marks. The apparatus includes a storing unit for storing control data related to breeding the virtual creature, a control unit whereby treatments for breeding the virtual creature are inputted by operating the key switches and a display unit for displaying the fostered virtual creature. Control data corresponding to input into the control unit is read from the storing unit and a control process related to breeding the virtual creature is conducted based on the read control data.

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