System and method for automated creation of video game highlights
US8515253B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/634
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Automated creation of videos for interactive entertainment, such as video game highlights, may be based on events that occur within that entertainment, for example based on video game events. A series of events that can occur within a play session may be designated. The game keeps track of sufficient replay data such that these discrete events can be identified. Upon replay generation, the game searches over the historical data for that session and identifies the events that have occurred. The game may present several combinations of views of those events. For example, the game can create a highlights reel of the entire play session by linearly displaying several of the discovered events, or the highlights from several games can be selected by one or more individuals to generate a “highlights of highlights” video. Another embodiment allows the player, or group of players or other individuals, to choose which events to view. The events could also be categorized, allowing the player to view a collection of a selected event type, such as all flag capture videos or all long-distance shots.
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