Independently-defined alteration of output from software executable using distributed alteration engine
US8075398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5533
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A first executable, such as a computer game, operates co-extensively with a second independently operating executable that monitors events on a client operating the first executable. The second executable determines actions to be performed in response to monitored events, as defined by a business logic table. The second executable traps API calls to perform actions altering apparent output of the first executable. The business logic table may be distributed to the client separately. The second executable and the first executable may be configured to execute during the same times on the client node. The second executable may be used to provide additional content, including advertising, in the context of an existing game or other software executable.
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