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Providing a common virtual item repository in a virtual space

US8972369B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2013
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F16/188
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Virtual items may be unlocked in a virtual space responsive to physical token detection. A common virtual item repository may be provided in the virtual space. Once unlocked, a given virtual item may be accessible to multiple characters in the virtual space via the virtual item repository. Customization of a virtual space may be facilitated. The customization may be based on the virtual items accessible via the virtual item repository.

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