System and method for television-based services
US9044681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/409
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system, method, and processor-readable media for providing interactive, television-based gaming service, comprising a server cluster including processor electronics configured to send and receive messages and to execute a game, a first set-top box coupled to a first headend managed by a first television service provider, the first set-top box executing a first game client for enabling a first user to play the game executed by the server cluster, a second set-top box coupled to a second headend managed by a second television service provider, the second set-top box executing a second game client for enabling a second user to play the game executed by the server cluster, wherein the server cluster is coupled to the first and second headends via a public network and further configured to enable the first user to play the game with or against the second user.
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