Patent Analysis
U.S. Patent No. 8,764,555: Video game application state synchronization across multiple devices
U.S. Patent No. 8,764,555: Video game application state synchronization across multiple devices Issued Jul. 1, 2014, to Nextbit Systems Inc. Summary: The ‘555 patent deals with the issue of synchronized gaming. It…
US Patent No. 8,430,752: Methods and apparatus to meter video game play
U.S. Patent No. 8,430,752: Methods and apparatus to meter video game play Issued Apr. 30, 2013, to The Nielsen Company (US), LLC Summary: The ‘752 patent describes a device which can be…
U.S. Patent No. 8,556,715: Personalized client-side visualization in a multiplayer network video game
U.S. Patent No. 8,556,715: Personalized client-side visualization in a multiplayer network video game Issued Oct. 15, 2013, to U4iA Games Inc. Summary: The ‘715 patent describes a method for providing specialized content…
U.S. Patent No. 8,523,673: Vocally interactive video game mechanism for displaying recorded physical characteristics of a player in a virtual world and in a physical game space via one or more holographic images
U.S. Patent No. 8,523,673: Vocally interactive video game mechanism for displaying recorded physical characteristics of a player in a virtual world and in a physical game space via one or more holographic…
U.S. Patent No. 8,678,928: System and method to deliver video games
U.S. Patent No. 8,678,928: System and method to deliver video games Issued Mar. 25, 2014, to AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. Summary: The ‘928 patent covers set-top boxes that rely on user…
U.S. Patent No. 8,535,151: Multimedia-based video game distribution
U.S. Patent 8,535,151: Multimedia-based video game distribution Issued Sep. 17, 2013, to AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P. Summary: The ‘151 patent describes a system for selecting games from a content provider. A…
U.S. Patent No. 8,558,797: Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program
U.S. Patent No. 8,558,797: Video game processing apparatus and video game processing program Issued Oct. 15, 2013, to Kabushiki Kaisha Square Enix Summary: The ‘797 patent describes a touch screen input for…
U.S. Patent No. 8,491,365: Sports video game with enhanced control features
U.S. Patent No. 8,491,365: Sports video game with enhanced control features Issued Jul. 23, 2013, to Nintendo Co., Ltd. Summary: The ‘365 patent applies to sports video games with battle game aspects.…
U.S. Patent No. 8,668,561: Video games including real-life attributes and/or fantasy settings
U.S. Patent No. 8,668,561: Video games including real-life attributes and/or fantasy settings Issued Mar. 11, 2014 Summary: The ‘561 patent applies to networked games, like fantasy sports. A storage medium, such as…
U.S. Patent No. 8,591,332: Video game video editor
U.S. Patent No. 8,591,332: Video game video editor Issued Nov. 26, 2013, to Activision Publishing, Inc. Summary: The ‘332 patent describes a method of recording in game footage and including information such…
U.S. Patent No. 7,654,903: Online gaming cheating prevention system and method
U.S. Patent No. 7,654,903: Online gaming cheating prevention system and method Issued Feb. 2, 2010 Summary: The ‘903 patent describes a system which observes players playing online for any signs of cheating.…
U.S. Patent No. 7,654,901: Video game system using bio-feedback devices
U.S. Patent No. 7,654,901: Video game system using bio-feedback devices Issued Feb. 2, 2010 Summary: The ‘901 patent describes a game system where a player puts on a headset which measures his…
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,815: Video game processing apparatus, a method and a computer program product for processing a video game
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,815: Video game processing apparatus, a method and a computer program product for processing a video game Issued Dec. 29, 2009, to Square Enix Summary: The ‘815 patent…
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,813: Video game device and video game program
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,813: Video game device and video game program Issued Dec. 29, 2009, to Nintendo Summary: The ‘813 patent describes a handheld game whereby the player controls his character by…
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,806: Method for dynamic content generation in a role-playing game
U.S. Patent No. 7,637,806: Method for dynamic content generation in a role-playing game Issued Dec. 29, 2009, to Rampart Studios, LLC Summary: The ‘806 patent provides a system where NPC (non-playing characters)…
U.S. Patent No. 7,628,697: Game apparatus, game progressing method, program, and recording medium
U.S. Patent No. 7,628,697: Game apparatus, game progressing method, program, and recording medium Issued Dec. 8, 2009, to Square Enix Summary: The ‘697 patent describes a game apparatus where a character is…
U.S. Patent No. 7,632,186: Spectator mode for a game
U.S. Patent No. 7,632,186: Spectator mode for a game Issued Dec. 15, 2009, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘186 patent provides for a system which allows a player to observe other game…
U.S. Patent No. 7,625,284: Systems and methods for indicating input actions in a rhythm-action game
U.S. Patent No. 7,625,284: Systems and methods for indicating input actions in a rhythm-action game Issued Dec. 1, 2009, to Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. Summary: The ‘284 patent describes the visual concept…
U.S. Patent No. 7,614,955: Method for online game matchmaking using play style information
U.S. Patent No. 7,614,955: Method for online game matchmaking using play style information Issued November 10, 2009, to Microsoft Summary: The ‘955 patent describes a method for accumulating data in order…
U.S. Patent No. 7,635,300: Damage control game program and game machine
U.S. Patent No. 7,635,300: Damage control game program and game machine Issued Dec. 22, 2009, to Konami Summary: The ‘300 patent provides a new way to treat character damage during a game.…