System and method for a transport independent gaming API for mobile devices
US7415711B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/406
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for a transport independent gaming API for mobile devices. The gaming API allows for a multi-player gaming session between mobile devices where the transport protocol between the mobile devices may be switched transparently to both the user and the game application. The gaming API is switched according to which transport protocol is determined as the optimal protocol for transmitting game data according to specified parameters.
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