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Placeholder items that can be exchanged for an item of value based on user performance

US9610503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2014
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/67
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Systems and methods for online gaming including virtual placeholder items that can be exchanged for virtual items of value based on a quantitative performance of the users relative other users in events that take place in the online game.

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