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Data management method using communication network and data management device

  • US 20050227767A1
  • Filed: 05/21/2004
  • Published: 10/13/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A data management method for a server connected through a communication network to a plurality of game execution terminals installed in a plurality of regions world-wide, comprising:

  • associating unique passwords to game cards distributed in said regions, said passwords allowing identification of regions in which said game cards are distributed, and said server determining an installation region of said game execution terminal based on a global address of said game execution terminal sent to said server from said game execution terminal through said communication network;

    determining a distribution region of said game card based on a password associated with said game card from said game execution terminal through said communication network; and

    giving permission to said game execution terminal to execute said game if said determined installation region of said game execution terminal matches said distribution region of said game card.

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