Matching physical locations for shared virtual experience
US9041739B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06V20/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments for matching participants in a virtual multiplayer entertainment experience are provided. For example, one embodiment provides a method including receiving from each user of a plurality of users a request to join the virtual multiplayer entertainment experience, receiving from each user of the plurality of users information regarding characteristics of a physical space in which each user is located, and matching two or more users of the plurality of users for participation in the virtual multiplayer entertainment experience based on the characteristics of the physical space of each of the two or more users.
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