Breeding simulation apparatus for virtual creatures
US7104884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2024 |
Classification
- 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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