Referee mode within gaming environments
US8795086B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/636
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing referee control over game play within a gaming environment are provided herein. Exemplary methods may include establishing a referee role that allows an end user to exert referee control of game play relative to a competition, within a gaming environment, between a plurality of participants, establishing referee rights for the referee role, the referee rights being made available only to the end user upon which the referee role has been conferred; and, conferring the referee role upon the end user.
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