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Methods and apparatus for monitoring video games

US9491518B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2014
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/535
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for monitoring video games are disclosed. Example methods disclosed herein to identify a video game include generating a memory signature based on a pattern of memory locations of a game medium accessed by a device to play the video game. Such example methods also include determining an identity of the video game based on the memory signature.

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