Interactive game show and method for achieving interactive communication therewith
October 15, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1561402 2654163 Competitive game System for evaluation and recording of responses to broadcast transmissions Spinner trivia game Telephonic-interface statistical analysis system System for merchandising and the evaluation of responses to broadcast transmissions System for evaluation of response to broadcast transmissions Travel game with a game board display screen and electronic card reader Telephone lotto number system and service Patent #: 4969183 InventorsApplicationNo. 597003 filed on 10/15/1990US Classes:463/9, In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.)273/252, Travel or exploration273/254, Travel or exploration (e.g., touring, treasure hunt, archeology)273/430, Questions and answers273/431, Categorized or grouped questions434/130, GEOGRAPHY463/18, Plural lots (e.g., keno, etc.)463/41Telephonic (e.g., modem, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Coven, Edward M.Assistant: Harris, Erica B. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA63F 009/22A63F 009/18 AbstractBy providing an interactive communication system whereby individuals are able to electronically select at least one possible outcome of a plurality of outcomes of a future event, individuals are able to participate in the outcome of that event and possibly share in a prize award associated with the event. In the preferred embodiment, individuals forming the home audience of a televized game show are able to electronically communicate a series of random numbers using their telephone to participate in possibly winning the prize awards of the show. In addition, both on-camera game participants and the studio audience also participate and have the ability to win prizes.Field of SearchOuter space or astronomyTravel or exploration Travel or exploration Outer space or astronomy Travel or exploration (e.g., touring, treasure hunt, archeology) PROBLEM ELICITING RESPONSE Questions and answers Categorized or grouped questions Rotating pointer Electric or magnetic Rotating disk GEOGRAPHY Terrestrial globe or accessory therefor Having plural planar or curved surfaces (e.g., flat or frustoconical surfaces, etc.) With means to facilitate finding or reading indicia thereon Cathode ray screen display included in examining means | |
