Network game system, and game terminal device and storage medium used therefor
US7618320B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/572
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In this game system, a plurality of game devices are connected to a game parent station over a communication network, and an online game application may be executed on the game devices by means of the game parent station. In this game system, the game devices are provided with a personal information processing means that can exchange personal information with other players while the online game application is executed among the game devices. Therefore, personal information in the form of a business card may be exchanged with an opponent by means of the personal information processing means either after a game has ended or when a game begins.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.