Method and system for enhancing video games and video game systems
US8348762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 17, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/552
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system making use of video games and data communications external to video games is used to provide advertisements, prizes and other benefits to gamers. The prizes relate to either of real world products and services as well as content for use within the video game environment. During a video game session an advertisement is provided to the gamer. When the gamer interacts with the advertisement the video game software acts to facilitate a transaction between the gamer and the advertiser.
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