Distributed game over a wireless telecommunications network
US7125336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 24, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8064
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and system for playing a distributed game over a wireless telecommunications network is disclosed. The game is initiated when a game server sends a task (e.g., a question) to a first group of mobile terminals. Each mobile terminal may either respond to the task (e.g., submit an answer) or forward the task to another mobile terminal. Once a mobile terminal forwards the task, that mobile terminal no longer retains the task. The game ends when a mobile terminal submits a correct task response, when a global time limit ends, or when all mobile terminals have submitted incorrect responses. Responses and forwards can be sent using any known data messaging technique.
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