Facilitating a game that operates within a social-networking application
US8277320B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 6, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/57
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for facilitating a game that operates within a social-networking application. During operation, the system receives a request from a user to participate in a game that is running within the social-networking application, wherein the request is received at the game. Next, in response to the request, the system adds the user to the game. The system then receives a notification at the game that the user has performed an action within the social network. Next, in response to the notification, the system determines a point value assigned to the action. Finally, the system increments a score associated with the user by the point value.
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