Interactive video distribution systems – User-requested video program system – Video-on-demand
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Lim, Krisna (Department: 2153)
Interactive video distribution systems
User-requested video program system
Video-on-demand
C725S086000, C725S096000, C709S204000, C709S203000, C363S001000, C363S042000, C363S043000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06880168
ABSTRACT:
The present invention allows users to open and join a chat by means of a simple procedure from a video game machine, the present invention includes creating an opening message for opening an electronic conference and creating an opening request signal for setting an area in a database, based on the opening message. Also included is transmitting the opening request signal to the database and creating an invitation message prompting particular users to join the electronic conference, based on the opening message. Finally, the present invention further includes transmitting the invitation signal to the particular users.
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Lim Krisna
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