Synchronized gaming and programming
US8705195B2 · kind B2 · utility
49Cited by
99References
38Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L65/611
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
To encourage viewer participation, games, contests and social interactions are able to be synchronized with programming such as television shows or commercials utilizing a second screen such as a cell phone, iPad® or laptop computer. The programming is able to be television programming, Internet programming (e.g. a video displayed on a webpage or mobile device) or any other programming. The gaming is able to be any game such as a game of skill or chance, for example, a scavenger hunt or a treasure hunt.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.