Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – Perceptible output or display
Reexamination Certificate
2004-07-29
2009-02-17
Jones, Scott E (Department: 3714)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
Perceptible output or display
C463S030000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07491123
ABSTRACT:
The amplitude of a video game player's voice determines how far his or her message is carried to other players in the game. The range a message carries is based on the relative virtual proximity of avatars associated with said players within the virtual game environment.
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Nixon & Vanderhye PC
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