发明授权
- 专利标题: Multi-tier online game play
- 专利标题(中): 多层次在线游戏
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申请号: US11694535申请日: 2007-03-30
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公开(公告)号: US08944917B2公开(公告)日: 2015-02-03
- 发明人: Kevin Geisner , Chee Chew , Andrew Royal , Martin Sleeman , Rob SanFilippo
- 申请人: Kevin Geisner , Chee Chew , Andrew Royal , Martin Sleeman , Rob SanFilippo
- 申请人地址: US WA Redmond
- 专利权人: Microsoft Corporation
- 当前专利权人: Microsoft Corporation
- 当前专利权人地址: US WA Redmond
- 代理商 Ladislav Kusnyer; Micah Goldsmith; Micky Minhas
- 主分类号: A63F9/24
- IPC分类号: A63F9/24 ; A63F13/30
摘要:
Online multiplayer games are provided in multiple tiers. A first tier offers limited features and a second tier offers first tier features plus additional features. The additional features are exclusive to the second tier. During game play in the first tier, enticements are provided to participate in the second tier. The first tier requires no subscription to participate therein. Participation in the second tier requires a subscription. In an example configuration, the first tier allows players to host a game on a dedicated server, browse a list of dedicated server games, and join a game from a list of first tier eligible games. And, the second tier offers a variety of additional features, such as the ability to invite other players to join a game session, match making services, and cross-platform game play.
公开/授权文献
- US20080242421A1 MULTI-TIER ONLINE GAME PLAY 公开/授权日:2008-10-02