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Messaging service for video game systems

US8727883B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2006
Grant dateMay 20, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/572
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A messaging system includes a web server computer and at least two video game systems. Each game system is configured to connect to the web server computer via the Internet and to communicate status data indicative of an activity engaged in by a user thereof. The web server computer generates a session file indicative of user status and the status of each of two or persons on a buddy list of the user.

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