Method and apparatus for interactive audience participation at a live entertainment event
February 6, 2026. 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 ReferencesGame apparatus for use in conjunction with the viewing of a spectator's sport Sporting event analysis device Game method and apparatus for use while viewing a sporting event System for communication using a broadcast audio signal Real-time wireless audience response system Audience participation system Transaction based interactive television system RE35449 Remote response system and data transfer protocol Interactive theater network system InventorApplicationNo. 11347993 filed on 02/06/2006US Classes:455/517, To or from mobile station455/575.6, Attached or connected to user463/40, With communication link (e.g., television broadcast, etc.)434/351, Wireless signals370/413, Having both input and output queuing455/558, Card control element463/1, INCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.)463/42, Network type (e.g., computer network, etc.)725/9, USE SURVEYING OR MONITORING (E.G., PROGRAM OR CHANNEL WATCHED)455/457, Location display725/86USER-REQUESTED VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEMExaminersPrimary: Gelin, Jean AAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassH04Q 7/20AbstractA method and system provide interactive participation during shopping activity occurring at a shopping venue. Enjoyment for a plurality of enrolled participants is enhanced. Participants employ wireless interactive devices that present a promotional message and include user input and output interfaces. Participants are queried, and enter answers via the user input interface. The promotional messages are preferably related to businesses associated with the shopping venue.Other References
Field of SearchHaving diverse art deviceHaving particular housing or support of a transceiver Attached or connected to user To or from mobile station Special service User location independent information retrieval Based on request (e.g., news, weather, etc.) USE SURVEYING OR MONITORING (E.G., PROGRAM OR CHANNEL WATCHED) Presentation of image or description of sales item (e.g., electronic catalog browsing) Trading, matching, or bidding Patient record management | |
