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Remote control of a first user's gameplay by a second user

US9242176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2009/2488
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for providing remote control of a user's gameplay is provided. A live video feed of a first user's gameplay is presented to a remote second user. A request to transition control of the first user's gameplay to the second user is processed. Control of the first user's gameplay by the second user is initiated.

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