Apparatus and method for wireless video gaming
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Abstract
Apparatus for video gaming includes a box having a slot with an interface that connects to a game card providing a platform to run a software video game. The game card outputs video game data through the interface at a data rate of approximately 200 Mbps or greater. A unit processes the video game data for output to a display device. A wireless transceiver is included to receive the software video game via a wireless local area network (WLAN) and to transmit game information to a remote player having access to the WLAN during interactive play of the software video game. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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54 Claims
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21. An apparatus comprising:
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a unit operable to execute at least one video game for one or more users, video game video being produced therefrom; a compression unit for compressing the video game video with a latency of a finite duration less than approximately 150 ms; and means for sending the compressed video game video to, and receiving commands from, the one or more users, the one or more users being located a remote distance beyond a premises where the apparatus is located. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51)
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52. An apparatus comprising:
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a unit operable to execute at least one video game for one or more users, video game video being produced therefrom; a compression unit for compressing the video game video with a latency of a finite duration less than approximately 80 ms; and means for sending the compressed video game video to, and receiving commands from, the one or more users, the one or more users being located a remote distance beyond a premises where the apparatus is located.
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53. An apparatus comprising:
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a unit operable to execute interactive content for one or more users, interactive content video being produced therefrom; a compression unit for compressing the interactive content video with a latency of a finite duration less than approximately 150 ms; and means for transmitting the compressed interactive content video to, and receiving commands from, the one or more users, the one or more users being located a remote distance beyond a premises where the apparatus is located.
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54. An apparatus comprising:
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a unit operable to execute interactive content for one or more users, interactive content video being produced therefrom; a compression unit for compressing the interactive content video with a latency of a finite duration less than approximately 80 ms; and means for sending the compressed interactive content video to, and receiving commands from, the one or more users, the one or more users being located a remote distance beyond a premises where the apparatus is located.
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