Data transmission protocol and visual display for a networked computer system
US7904577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5526
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An on-line multi-player virtual reality game is provided. The multi-player game system is capable of handling many simultaneous players connected to a computer system using personal computers or other gaming consoles via the Internet or other telecommunications network. A unique retransmission transport protocol is used for transmitting and retransmitting data of the multi-player game. A visual display is also provided having a network transmission status display bar.
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