US 8,740,695 B2
Method and interface for network gamingGeneral
US 8,740,695 B2
Method and interface for network gaming
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
David L Lewis
Art Unit:
3715 Amusement and Education Devices
Agent:
Inventors:
Matthew F. Kelly; Norman B. Petermeier; Bryan M. Kelly; John G. Kroeckel; John E. Link
Assignee:
Priority:
11/14/96
Filed:
09/14/12
Granted:
06/03/14
Expiration:
07/02/18
Abstract
A method and interface for a network gaming system is disclosed. The invention includes a method for providing a game interface for a multi-player game accessible over a wide area network by a plurality of users. This method comprises transmitting an identification of a user over a wide area network to a database server; retrieving a number of units associated with the user from the database server; executing a game on a display; indicating on the display the number of units associated with the user; updating on the display the number of units granted to the user based on a game activity of the user; depicting a link on the display for allowing use of the units by the user; and deducting from the number of units the specified member of units responsive to the use of the units by the user.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
G07G07F17/3276G07F
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