Adaptive Gaming Data Capture and Sharing Solutions for Specialized Environments
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data tailored to specific operational environments, including high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather conditions, high-latency networks, and low-bandwidth networks.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent, 'System and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data,' addressed the need for interactive gaming experiences. However, it did not consider the unique challenges and requirements of specialized environments. The present inventive concept adapts the original concept to cater to these niche markets, ensuring seamless gaming data capture and sharing in various operational contexts.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The inventive concept comprises a suite of solutions tailored to specific environments. For high-security environments, a secure data storage unit with enhanced encryption ensures the integrity of captured gameplay data. In disaster relief scenarios, a gaming console serves as a communication hub, capturing and transmitting gameplay data to relief teams. In extreme weather conditions, a weather-resistant gaming console enclosure and satellite connection enable uninterrupted data transmission. For high-latency networks, lossless compression algorithms optimize data transmission, while in low-bandwidth networks, data prioritization based on user preferences ensures efficient transmission.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The inventive concept's novelty lies in its adaptation of the original patent's concept to specialized environments, introducing new components and operational modes that address unique challenges and requirements. The inventive step resides in the integration of these components to provide seamless gaming data capture and sharing in diverse operational contexts.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments may include the use of different encryption algorithms, varying levels of data compression, or alternative transmission protocols. Variations may also involve integrating the inventive concept with existing gaming platforms or developing custom solutions for specific industries.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including gaming, disaster relief, and high-security environments. Target markets may include gaming console manufacturers, disaster relief organizations, and high-security facilities seeking to leverage gaming data for enhanced user experiences and operational efficiency.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63F13/497 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/335 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/61 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/86 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/407 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/554 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/5506 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/5546 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/577 |
| A | A63 | A63F2300/634 |
| G | G06 | G06V20/49 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Console gaming data capture, transmission, and sharing technologies, involving software and hardware systems for interactive gaming platforms with network and data management capabilities
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A computer engineer or software developer with expertise in gaming systems, network protocols, data transmission, and user interface design, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or electrical engineering
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that the source patent's core concept of capturing and sharing gameplay data naturally extends to specialized environments by applying standard engineering techniques of adaptation, encryption, and transmission optimization. The PTD's variations represent predictable solutions using known technological approaches to address specific operational constraints. The modifications involve straightforward engineering design choices that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to implement gameplay data capture in challenging contexts.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,875 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for capturing and sharing console gaming data |
| Assignee(s) | Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. |