Network architecture to support recording and playback of real-time video games
May 5, 2014. 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 ReferencesMethod and apparatus for instant replay and other capabilities for microprocessor-controlled video games Control information communication arrangement for a time division switching system Video game network Game of skill playable by remote participants in conjunction with a live event System for determining authenticity of an external memory used in an information processing apparatus Method for providing a dynamic tutorial display Multi-channel trellis encoder/decoder Game machine system with machine grouping feature method of evaluating data relating to a common subject Electronic game apparatus and method of use InventorApplicationNo. 238303 filed on 05/05/1994US Classes:463/42, Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)463/23, Skill level adjustment (e.g., speed change, complexity, etc.)463/41Telephonic (e.g., modem, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Harrison, Jessica J.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassA63F 009/24AbstractAn apparatus and system for recording and replaying the interaction between a plurality of players of a video game is disclosed. The system of the present invention includes a computer for recording and replaying the interaction between a plurality of players of a video game, the computer comprises: 1) a network interface coupled to a network; 2) client application software executing in the computer, the client application software includes: a) processing logic for saving game information indicative of the interaction between a player of the plurality of players and a video game executing on the computer; b) processing logic for connecting the first computer to a server coupled to the network; and c) processing logic for uploading the game information to a server memory coupled to the server. The computer of the present invention also includes: a) processing logic for downloading the game information from a server memory coupled to the server; and b) processing logic for executing the video game on the computer using the game information in place of input from the player. | |
