Method and system providing spectator information for a multimedia application
US8874661B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/577
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method and system for allowing spectators to experience multimedia information over a network generated by an online video game running on a participant's device comprises a participant system and a universal spectator client system. A participant may utilize a device to experience game play. Each spectator may also have an associated device, which may allow the spectator to receive multimedia information generated by the participant system over a network. A spectator may experience multimedia information generated by a participant regardless of whether the spectator has the same title installed on an associated device and regardless of whether the associated spectator device provides the same capabilities and functionality as the participant device.
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