Method and apparatus for playing computer-based video games on television
US9180374B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/203
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques for providing a hybrid platform for video games are disclosed. To enjoy the video and audio quality a TV could provide, all game actions with a video game are provided via a TV. However, the video game itself is running on a generic personal computer (PC). In one embodiment, a device is provided to receive various game actions by a game player with the video game. The game hub provides an (wired or wireless) interface for transferring signals representing the game actions to the PC, in return the PC provides digital streams to the TV for display.
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