Synchronizing an instance of an application between multiple devices
US9061210B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/27
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A technique and apparatus for backing up and restoring game application state across multiple devices are disclosed herein. The method includes running an instance of a game application at a first device. Based on any of various criteria, such as the proximity between the first device and a second device or a priority of synchronization, a computer makes a determination to synchronize the application state between the two devices. The computer causes the application state data, which represents an application state of the game application running on the first device, to be saved and made available to the second device, such as by saving the application state data to cloud storage. The second device receives the application state data and restores the game application state.
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