Messaging service for video game systems
US8727883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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