Patent · US Expired

Method for online game matchmaking using play style information

US7614955B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2004
Grant dateNov 10, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/5566
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and system for accumulating data to match and matching a user, based upon a play style and/or personal attribute, in an online gaming environment is described. One aspect of the invention provides a matchmaking system that matches players based upon a play style of the players. The system matches players who are looking for games with players who prefer similar play styles. Similarly the system can match players based upon a personal attribute of the player. The system can be built into existing general skill level and technical capabilities based matchmaking systems to provide more user desired matchmaking parameters, allowing a user to choose based upon play style, personal attribute, general skill level, and/or technical capabilities.

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