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System and method for managing virtual worlds mapped to real locations in a mobile-enabled massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG)

US9555334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2006
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/807
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Apparatus and methods provide a player of a massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) to participate in at least one aspect of the MMORPG while using a wireless device. The wireless device executes a mobile MMORPG client, which interfaces with the game server(s) of the MMORPG via a mobile MMORPG server. A location based gaming mode for use with the wireless device is disclosed.

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