Fantasy sports live

• US 20060046807A1
• Filed: 07/08/2005
• Published: 03/02/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 08/24/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: ALL Star Mvp Sports Inc.
• Original Assignee: Jose A. Sanchez
• Inventors: Sanchez, Jose A.
• Granted Patent: US 7,351,150 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/9
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/12 involving interaction between a plurality of game devices, e.g. transmisison or distribution systems protocols for networked virtual reality, networked games H04L29/06034
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/30 Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/828 Managing virtual sport teams
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/86 Watching games played by other players
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/558 by assessing the players' skills or ranking
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/577 for watching a game played by other players
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/8052 Ball team management
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/8082 Virtual reality

Abstract

The purpose of this invention is to change and add to the way fantasy sports games are played by creating an online, virtual live interactive video game that uses fantasy sports statistics as its scoring database system and provides live worldwide communication and competition. The method of playing the online live interactive fantasy video game of the invention comprises a obtaining a subscription to play, selecting a platform from which to play the fantasy game, selecting team members to form a fantasy team, interacting with others playing the fantasy game, and controlling each team member'"'"'s performance and competing against other fantasy teams. The game includes access to a live fantasy sports television channel to watch games and tournaments, live access to a fantasy sports analyst, and virtual reality software so that the player can become physically involved with the game.

Claims

1. An online live interactive fantasy video game(s) comprising:

(a) means for obtaining a subscription to play said fantasy game;

(b) means for obtaining and/or selecting a platform from which to play said fantasy game;

(c) means for selecting team members to form a fantasy team;

(d) means for interacting with others playing said fantasy game; and

(e) means for controlling each team member'"'"'s performance and competing against other fantasy teams.

2. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for obtaining a subscription comprises one of purchasing a CD and an online subscription either of which can be played on one of a computer via the internet and interactive television.

3. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes a demonstration tour explaining how to play said fantasy game and how to register said fantasy team.

4. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes means for selecting at least one sport or game to play.

5. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said platform comprises all available versions of one of Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Wireless Mobile, PDA, and Personal Computer.

6. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for interacting with others comprises one of video conferencing, chat rooms, Fantasy Sports Television, Fantasy Sports Bottom Line, E-mail, forums, Fantasy Sports Radio, and virtual reality communication equipment.

7. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 6 wherein said means for interacting with others includes the ability to interact with a fantasy sports analyst.

8. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for selecting players comprises a draft.

9. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes access to a live fantasy sports television channel.

10. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 9 wherein said fantasy sports television channel includes televised fantasy games, all-star games, tournament games, commercials, virtual training information, fantasy sports news, promotions, advertisements, halftime shows, and available merchandise.

11. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes a series of options including years purchased, sports selections, console preference, scoring system, geography, age, time zone and favorite sports teams.

12. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes virtual reality software from which the player can connect virtual reality equipment to the game and become physically involved with said game.

13. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes tournaments between different teams.

14. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes rewards, trophies, and/or awards for one of individual achievements and tournament winners.

15. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game further includes at least one fantasy award ceremony for individual performance achievements.

16. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes a virtual fantasy hall of fame wherein achievements by teams and players can be recorded.

17. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes at least one publication related to the fantasy teams'"'"' performances.

18. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes voting options for all-star selections.

19. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes intermission excitement and/or halftime shows and virtual live fan interaction.

20. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes the capability of firing owners and/or coaches.

21. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes the option of selling said fantasy teams to other players.

22. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes fantasy sports statistics as its scoring system database.

23. A fantasy video game as recited in claim 1 wherein said game includes fantasy sports stadiums and/or arenas.

24. A method of playing an online live interactive fantasy video game(s), said method comprising the steps of:

(a) obtaining a subscription to play said fantasy game;

(b) obtaining and/or selecting a platform from which to play said fantasy game;

(c) selecting team members to form a fantasy team;

(d) interacting with others playing said fantasy game; and

(e) controlling each team member'"'"'s performance and competing against other fantasy teams.

25. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said method of obtaining a subscription comprises one of purchasing a CD and an online subscription either of which can be played on one of a computer via the Internet and interactive television.

26. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 including the step of following a demonstration tour explaining how to play said fantasy game and how to register said fantasy team.

27. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 including the step of selecting at least one or more sports or games to play from a list of several sports and games.

28. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said step of obtaining and/or selecting a platform comprises selecting from all available versions of one of Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Wireless Mobile, PDA, and Personal Computer.

29. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said step of interacting with others comprises the use of one of video conferencing, chat rooms, Fantasy Sports Television, Fantasy Sports Bottom Line, E-mail, forums, Fantasy Sports Radio, and virtual reality communication equipment.

30. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 29 wherein said step of interacting with others includes the ability to interact with a fantasy sports analyst.

31. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said step of selecting players comprises a draft.

32. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes access to a live fantasy sports television channel.

33. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 32 wherein said fantasy sports television channel includes televised fantasy games, all-star games, tournament games, commercials, virtual training information, fantasy sports news, promotions, advertisements, halftime shows, and available merchandise.

34. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes selecting from a series of options including years purchased, sports selections, console preference, scoring system, geography, age, time zone and favorite sports teams.

35. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes virtual reality software and including the step of connecting virtual reality equipment to the game and becoming physically involved with said game.

36. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes tournaments between different teams.

37. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes rewards, trophies, and/or awards for one of individual achievements and tournament winners.

38. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game further includes at least one fantasy award ceremony for individual performance achievements.

39. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes a virtual fantasy hall of fame wherein achievements by teams and players can be recorded.

40. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes at least one publication related to the fantasy teams'"'"' performances.

41. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes voting options for all-star selections.

42. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes intermission excitement and/or halftime shows and virtual live fan interaction.

43. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes the capability of firing owners and/or coaches.

44. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes the option of selling said fantasy team(s) to other players.

45. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes fantasy sports statistics as its scoring system database.

46. A method of playing a fantasy video game as recited in claim 24 wherein said game includes fantasy sports stadiums and/or arenas.