Social supply harvest mechanic for interactive social games
Patent 8133116 Issued on March 13, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 26, 2031. 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.
September 26, 2031. 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 ReferencesComputer-assisted system for interactively brokering goods or services between buyers and sellers Virtual property system System, method and apparatus for connecting users in an online computer system based on their relationships within social networks Apparatus and method for managing social games Satisfaction of financial obligations in a virtual environment via virtual and real world currency Role based game play on a social network Patent #: 7955175 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 13244895 filed on 09/26/2011US Classes:463/31Visual (e.g., enhanced graphics, etc.) , 705/26.2ExaminersPrimary: Shah, MilapAttorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA63F 9/24A63F 13/00 G06F 17/00 G06F 19/00 AbstractSystems and methods that provide a social supply harvest mechanic for interactive social games are described. In some embodiments, a method receives a request for supplies from a first player in an interactive social game. The method presents multiple supply options to the first player, where each supply option has an associated processing time. A supply option selection is received from the first player as well as an identity of a second player. A supply fulfillment invitation is distributed to the second player. The processing time associated with the selected supply option is shortened if the second player accepts the supply fulfillment invitation. A visual indicator is presented to the first player upon completion of the processing time for the selected supply option. The visual indicator represents an availability of the requested supplies to the first player.Other References
Field of SearchINCLUDING MEANS FOR PROCESSING ELECTRONIC DATA (E.G., COMPUTER/VIDEO GAME, ETC.)In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a participant (e.g., problem eliciting response, puzzle, etc.) With chance element or event (e.g., backgammon, Scrabble, etc.) Ultimate outcome dependant upon relative odds of a card or tile combination (e.g., poker, etc.) 705/26.2 705/26.1 463/ 40 463/ 30 705/26.43 463/ 43 463/ 35 | |
