Method and apparatus for use in determining an activity...

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2006-05-08

2010-02-09

Tran, Henry N (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Display peripheral interface input device

C345S161000, C345S163000, C345S167000, C345S168000, C463S030000, C463S036000, C463S037000, C341S033000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07659882

ABSTRACT:
Methods and techniques for use in the operation of a game apparatus or other system for determining an activity level of a user in relation to the game apparatus or other system. A machine-readable medium having embodied thereon instructions for performing such methods and techniques is also included, as well as an example system for implementation.

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