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Methods and systems for providing in-game hot spots

DC
  • US 8,688,089 B2
  • Filed: 06/26/2007
  • Issued: 04/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/26/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for providing a hot spot associated with a mobile video game, the mobile video game being operable on a mobile communication device, the method comprising the steps of:

  • storing hot spot information on a computer-readable medium;

    receiving a communication from a mobile communication device;

    determining the hot spot information to provide to the mobile device based upon the communication, the hot spot information comprising;

    a location in-game associated with activating the hot spot, wherein the location in-game is represented by a non-promotional background object; and

    hidden promotional content for presenting to the user, within a gaming environment of the mobile video game, when the hot spot is activated; and

    uploading the hot spot information to the mobile communication device.

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