Synergistic Social Gaming Platform
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Summary of the Inventive Concept
A novel platform integrating social gaming with blockchain, AI, IoT, and augmented reality technologies to create a more immersive and rewarding gaming experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a game control method, server device, game system, and computer-readable recording medium for social games. However, it lacked the integration of emerging technologies, limiting its potential. The new inventive concept addresses this limitation by combining the patented game control method with blockchain, AI, IoT, and augmented reality to create a more comprehensive and engaging gaming platform.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Social Gaming Platform consists of a game server, blockchain-based reward platform, AI-powered player behavior analysis module, IoT device integration module, and augmented reality module. The game server provides a social game, while the blockchain-based reward platform issues rewards to players. The AI-powered module analyzes player behavior data to identify preferences and provide personalized game content. The IoT device integration module receives player data and analyzes it to provide personalized content based on physical activity levels. The augmented reality module creates a virtual game environment, enhancing the gaming experience. The communication module facilitates communication between the game server, blockchain-based reward platform, and other modules.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new inventive concept's integration of blockchain, AI, IoT, and augmented reality with the patented game control method is novel and non-obvious. The synergistic combination of these technologies provides a unique gaming experience, overcoming the limitations of the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments could include integrating the social gaming platform with other emerging technologies, such as virtual reality or 5G networks. Variations could include using different AI algorithms or blockchain platforms, or incorporating additional IoT devices.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Social Gaming Platform has significant commercial potential in the gaming industry, particularly in the areas of social gaming, esports, and online communities. The platform's ability to provide a more immersive and rewarding experience could attract a large user base, generating revenue through subscription-based models, advertising, and in-game purchases.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63F13/35 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/795 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/822 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/5566 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Social gaming systems, multiplayer online game platforms, interactive digital entertainment technologies with emphasis on networked game control methods and player interaction mechanisms
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A software engineer or game designer with expertise in multiplayer online game development, network communication protocols, player management systems, and emerging digital interaction technologies, holding at least a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field with 3-5 years professional experience
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's technological integrations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's social gaming framework by applying known emerging technologies to enhance player interaction, reward mechanisms, and game experience through modular technological combinations that solve existing limitations in social gaming platforms.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,871 |
|---|---|
| Title | Game control method, server device, game system, and computer-readable recording medium |
| Assignee(s) | GREE, INC. |