Synergistic Map Generation System
Legal Citation
Summary of the Inventive Concept
A system for generating dynamic video game maps by integrating patented dynamically variable map technology with distinct technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials to create a more immersive and adaptive gaming experience.
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent provided a system and method for dynamically variable maps in video games, addressing limitations of static maps. However, this invention had limitations in terms of scalability, security, and player immersion. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating the patented technology with other distinct technologies to create a more powerful system.
Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept
The Synergistic Map Generation System combines the patented dynamically variable map technology with AI-powered terrain generation, IoT sensor data, blockchain-based secure data storage, new material-based haptic feedback, and natural language processing. This integration enables the system to generate dynamic maps that adapt to real-world environmental changes, ensure authenticity of game data, and enhance player immersion. The system utilizes a decentralized AI-powered game engine and a cloud-based game development platform to enable real-time collaborative game development.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel combinations of technologies that create a more powerful system, such as the integration of AI-powered terrain generation with blockchain-based secure data storage, and the use of IoT sensor data with machine learning algorithms to generate adaptive maps. These combinations are non-obvious and provide a significant improvement over the original patent.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the Synergistic Map Generation System could include the use of different AI algorithms, alternative IoT sensor data sources, or variations of the new material-based haptic feedback system. Additionally, the system could be adapted for use in other industries, such as education or architecture, to create immersive and adaptive experiences.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The Synergistic Map Generation System has significant commercial potential in the gaming industry, enabling the creation of more immersive and adaptive gaming experiences. Additionally, the system could be applied to other industries, such as education, architecture, and entertainment, to create new and innovative experiences.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A63 | A63F13/52 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/55 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/60 |
| A | A63 | A63F13/795 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Video game technology, specifically dynamic map generation and interactive gameplay systems, involving software engineering, computer graphics, and interactive digital media design
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A software engineer or game designer with expertise in real-time interactive systems, procedural generation techniques, and multiplayer game mechanics, holding a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or game design
Obviousness Rationale
A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's proposed variations represent predictable combinations of known technologies in game design, extending the source patent's dynamic map generation concept through standard integration of emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and IoT sensor data. The proposed modifications follow established patterns of technological convergence in interactive digital media systems, utilizing well-understood techniques for enhancing gameplay experiences.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,876 |
|---|---|
| Title | System and method for providing dynamically variable maps in a video game |
| Assignee(s) | Activision Publishing, Inc. |