Method of and system for managing client resources and assets for activities on computing devices
US8738694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4781
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of and system for enabling a distributed entertainment system over a computing device is described herein. When implementing a distributed entertainment system wherein the entertainment system is directly correlated to live events or televised programs, there are a number of issues that must be addressed such as differing timing and channels of television programs and separate state laws. Furthermore, there are a plethora of varying computing device models possibly requiring model-specific software. An “Activity Client” is provided to handle such concerns. Furthermore, since time is of the essence for activities based on live or televised events, it is necessary to ensure a computing device is able to receive the necessary updates for the program before the event begins. By providing only the needed components instead of entire data packages, the present invention is able to much more efficiently prepare users' computing devices in time.
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