Peripheral device control and usage in a broadcaster mode for gaming environments
US8834268B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/577
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method for operating a broadcaster mode within a gaming environment of a video game is provided. The method includes receiving, via a networked gaming system, a request from a broadcaster for a video signal for a peripheral display, the broadcaster being a non-participant in the video game occurring within the gaming environment. The method also includes providing the video signal for the peripheral display. A system that facilitates broadcasting a gaming environment is provided and includes a broadcaster module and an interactivity module that provides the broadcaster with one or more options for displaying information. The broadcaster module also includes a display controller include a primary display controller and a secondary display controller. A primary view of the gaming environment displayed on a primary display of the broadcaster being broadcast to at least one spectator. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium having embodied thereon a program is provided.
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