Supply delivery for interactive social games
US8137193B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/8082
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods that deliver supplies in interactive social games are described. In some embodiments, a method receives a request for supplies from a first player in an interactive social game. A graphical expression of a supply delivery vehicle is presented to the first player. The supply delivery vehicle offers multiple supply options, each having an associated processing time. A supply option selection is received from the first player as well as an identity of additional players. The method distributes a supply fulfillment invitation to the additional players using the graphical expression of the supply delivery vehicle. An in-game benefit is provided to the additional players in response to acceptance of the supply fulfillment invitation. The first player is notified upon completion of the processing time for the selected supply option, which indicates availability of the requested supplies to the first player.
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