Securing contracts in a virtual world

Details Securing contracts in a virtual world Securing contracts in a virtual world

2007-01-18

2010-02-23

Laneau, Ronald (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Access or authorization

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666095

ABSTRACT:
The disclosure provides novel video game methods and systems for enforcing contracts within video game environments. Methods and systems of the invention include virtual and real world penalties and remedies for entities that breach contracts or other obligations undertaken in the virtual world.

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