Distribution of benefits in a multiuser game
US8231473B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6009
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods to distribute benefits and detriments in a multiuser game are described. In some embodiments, a method accesses social network information associated with a player of a game. The player controls a first player character in the game where the first player character has certain attributes. The method accesses profile information associated with a friend of the player, who controls a second player character. A proxy based on the second player is created and includes multiple proxy attributes based on the profile information associated with the friend of the player. A game event outcome associated with the first player character is determined based on the first player character attributes and at least one proxy attribute. The game event outcome includes an in-game benefit or detriment that is distributed to the first and second player characters based on the proxy.
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