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Symbol match apparatus and method for game

US9424718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2014
Grant dateAug 23, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3267
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus of aggregating a randomly distributed number of symbol images to a population of consumers using mobile communication devices to scan consumer products or promotional messages. The virtual game card puzzles on the communication devices are populated by the symbols in an order to complete a card and earn a prize or an entry for a drawing to win a prize.

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