Virtual world electronic game
US9675881B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F2300/5553
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electronic game for playing on a portable handheld game unit and on-line includes a dynamic animated virtual character that can be customized and updated both visually and functionally through game play and that can translate from a two dimensional visual presentation on a game unit to a higher order visual presentation in an interactive multi-player virtual world on-line and back while retaining any customization or upgrades is provided. Different versions of the electronic game produce different virtual characters that can interact on-line or through wireless linkage between game units.
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