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Podblasting-connecting a USB portable media device to a console

US8805744B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2008
Grant dateAug 12, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06Q2220/18
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques for aiding users of game consoles in creating custom gameplay data for a music video game based on audio data (e.g., songs) stored on a portable media device. Specific embodiments provide a game console application that can receive a song at a game console from a portable media device, and receive user inputs to generate custom gameplay data associated with the song. The gameplay data may then be saved to the portable media device and later accessed, either at the same or a different game console, to allow a user to play the music video game in accordance with the gameplay data and the audio data. In this manner, users can create and share custom gameplay content for a music video game based on songs stored on their portable media devices.

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