Software-application initiation
US9630095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/534
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed are methods and apparatus for triggering (i.e., initiating, launching, or running) a software application (e.g., an interactive game application) or other computer program or application on a user device (e.g., a computer, etc.) based on multimedia content being provided to (e.g., displayed on) a different user device (e.g., a different computer, a television, etc.). The methods may comprise displaying, using a first device, multimedia content. A multimedia-analysis process may then be performed to determine an attribute of the multimedia content being displayed. These attributes may be used to acquire (e.g., select or produce) a software application comprising one or more elements that relate to the multimedia content. The software application may then be launched (i.e., triggered, initiated, or run) on a second device, the second device being different from the first device.
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