Interactive sports-themed game
US8634943B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3288
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system for playing a virtual game is disclosed. The virtual game is associated with a real game, such as a baseball or golf game. Users play the virtual game which is based on events in a real game that is followed by the users simultaneously as they play the virtual game. In one embodiment, the real game is a baseball game. In another embodiment, the real game is a golf game. A server communicates with clients to allow multiple users to compete in the virtual game via the use of client devices.
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