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Game sequences initiated by scanning of QR codes

US8827160B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 1, 2012
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/69
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method, apparatus, and computer readable storage to implement a game which is initiated by a player scanning a QR code on a portable device. The player's physical location can be determined from QR code, and then potential prizes in the game are determined based on the location of the player. The potential prizes can come in the form of slices on a wheel and the wheel is spun to a random result.

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