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Methodology for equalizing systemic latencies in television reception in connection with games of skill played in connection with live television programming

  • US 8,837,072 B2
  • Filed: 11/19/2012
  • Issued: 09/16/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A device for equalizing effects of latency issues for a game of skill or chance played in conjunction with a broadcast comprising:

  • a. a storage device; and

    b. a set of applications contained within the storage device for sending a lockout signal at an appropriate time based on a measured amount of delay to prevent a user from submitting a response, wherein the set of applications are further for establishing the amount of delay by comparing audio or video samples derived from the device by comparing samples to archived audio or video files of the broadcast.

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