Light communication between user devices and physical objects
US9370714B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/95
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems and methods for communicating information between user devices and physical objects which are separate from the user devices. The physical objects may store information related to one or more online games associated with the physical objects. The user devices may obtain the information stored by the physical objects via light communication. The user devices may use the obtained information in order to effectuate presentation of a virtual character and/or virtual object in an online game corresponding to the information.
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