Dynamic and scalable topology for virtual world environments
US9550125B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/6623
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention pertains to a method and apparatus for providing a dynamic and scalable topology for virtual world environments. In one embodiment, the method may include determining, in response to a request of a user computer system to transfer from a first place to a second place in a virtual environment, an instance of a second place that satisfies the request. The method may also include directing the user computer system to a game server that provides the determined instance of the second place.
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