Augmented reality gaming via geographic messaging
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- receiving, by a processor-based device, a first signal associated with an element of a game, the first signal comprising;
a geographic destination address portion;
an information portion associated with the element, the information portion associated with the element comprising virtual physical characteristics of the element; and
a target location corresponding to the element;
determining, by the device, an arrival time of the element at the target location based upon the information portion associated with the element; and
providing, by the device, an arrival indicator based upon the target location and the arrival time, wherein the arrival indicator indicates the arrival of the element at the target location by rendering the arrival of the element at the target location on a display of the device.
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Abstract
Geographic gaming via a scalable, wireless geographic broadcast protocol enables multiplayer gaming between communication devices without relying on traditional network elements. Games can be fully distributed over an ad hoc network of mobile communications devices. The scalable nature of the wireless geographic broadcast protocol enables multiplayer games to function equally well in both remote areas with no or little network service and in crowded areas containing both game players and other users of mobile communications devices. Wireless geographic broadcast messages distributed among multiplayer game participants can be used to control gameplay features and/or game elements of multiplayer games. Embodiments include simulated artillery battles, simulated throw and catch games, and simulated reconnaissance elements.
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18 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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receiving, by a processor-based device, a first signal associated with an element of a game, the first signal comprising; a geographic destination address portion; an information portion associated with the element, the information portion associated with the element comprising virtual physical characteristics of the element; and a target location corresponding to the element; determining, by the device, an arrival time of the element at the target location based upon the information portion associated with the element; and providing, by the device, an arrival indicator based upon the target location and the arrival time, wherein the arrival indicator indicates the arrival of the element at the target location by rendering the arrival of the element at the target location on a display of the device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A device comprising:
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a processor; and memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising; receiving, by a processor-based device, a first signal associated with an element of a game, the first signal comprising; a geographic destination address portion; an information portion associated with an element, the information portion associated with the element comprising virtual physical characteristics of the element; and a target location corresponding to the element; determining an arrival time of the element at the target location based upon the information portion associated with the element; and providing an arrival indicator based upon the target location and the arrival time, wherein the arrival indicator indicates the arrival of the element at the target location by rendering the arrival of the element at the target location on a display of the device. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising; receiving an indication of a target location for an element of a game, the target location corresponding to a geographic location; receiving an indication to trigger the element toward the target location; and responsive to receiving the indication to trigger, transmitting a signal comprising; a geographic destination address portion; an information portion associated with an element, the information portion associated with the element comprising virtual physical characteristics of the element; and the target location; determining an arrival time of the element at the target location based upon the element information portion, and visually rendering, at the arrival time, the arrival of the element at the target location on a display of the apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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