Method and apparatus for coordinating an interacti

专利名称：Method and apparatus for coordinating an

interactive computer game with a broadcasttelevision program

发明人：Tinsley A. Galyean, III,Sheri Galyean,Henry

Kaufman,Christopher Kline

申请号：US09690584申请日：20001017公开号：US06447396B1公开日：20020910

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摘要：In order to coordinate an interactive computer game with a television

broadcast, a central control establishes a large virtual environment in which viewersparticipate with characters either controlled or designed by them. Each user can directlycontrol or influence characters within a “active region” which encompasses part of thevirtual environment that is much less than the total environment. The broadcast portionof the system also has an active region, at least a portion of which is shown on abroadcast television show. The locations of the active regions are controlled by thecentral control. In accordance with one embodiment, the central control moves the activeregions of selected users so that these active regions coincide or overlap the broadcastactive region. The selected users are then allowed to control characters that appear onthe broadcast television show. In accordance with another embodiment, the centralcontrol may transport characters created by a user from the user's active region to thebroadcast active region by means of a virtual “portal.”

申请人：NEARLIFE, INC.

代理机构：Kudirka & Jobse, LLP

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