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Online asynchronous game with player-matching mechanic

US8348765B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2011
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/5566
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A player-matching mechanic selects users for an online asynchronous game where players specify moves at different times. Values from instances of the game are used to determine characteristics of the users including at least one of gameplay characteristics or chat characteristics. Users can be chosen for instances of the game by comparing values corresponding to these characteristics.

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