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System and method of displaying device information for party formation

US9868063B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2017
Grant dateJan 16, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F13/335
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A virtual space is provided to users via client computing devices. Device information related to a client computing platform used by a user to interact with the virtual space may be obtained. Customized in-game capabilities available for the user may be determined based on the device information, which may include a description of or otherwise identify the client computing platform. The device information may include or otherwise by used to obtain device capabilities such as hardware, software, network, and/or other specifications. Different users using different client computing platforms may be provided with different in-game capabilities such as user roles, content items, levels, and/or other content or actions available for the user in the virtual space based on the client computing platform used by the users to access the virtual space. The device information may be used to facilitate enhanced party formation between users of the virtual space.

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