Methodology for equalizing systemic latencies in television reception in connection with games of skill played in connection with live television programming
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1. A method programmed in a memory of a mobile device, the method comprising:
- a. storing a first content on the mobile device; and
b. automatically synchronizing the first content on the mobile device with a second content played on a second device using a signal to start the first content, wherein receipt of the signal is acknowledged by the mobile device.
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Abstract
A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.
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1. A method programmed in a memory of a mobile device, the method comprising:
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a. storing a first content on the mobile device; and b. automatically synchronizing the first content on the mobile device with a second content played on a second device using a signal to start the first content, wherein receipt of the signal is acknowledged by the mobile device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. A method programmed in a memory of a mobile device, the method comprising:
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a. storing a game of skill or chance on the mobile device; and b. automatically synchronizing the game of skill on the mobile device with playing of a content program on a second device utilizing an audio or video recognition system with online access to the content program.
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46. A method programmed in a memory of a mobile device, the method comprising:
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a. storing a game of skill or chance on the mobile device; and b. automatically synchronizing the game of skill on the mobile device with playing of a content program on a second device, wherein existing events in the content program are used as synchronization points and start points for the game of skill.
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