Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-08
2001-08-14
Sager, Mark (Department: 3713)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a game requiring strategy or problem solving by a...
C434S322000, C434S238000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06273815
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to interactive electronic games and in particular to virtual electronic pets that are capable of performing a plurality of activities and capable of displaying a plurality of behaviors, at least one of the plurality of behaviors dependent upon performance of at least one of the plurality of activities.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A recent addition to the field of interactive electronic games is the highly popular virtual electronic pet. These devices allow a player the experience, in the context of an interactive game, of owning a pet. After the virtual pet is born, it can be played with. However, at random intervals, the pet displays a variety of behaviors that signify to the user that certain activities such as feeding, sleep, and medical care need to be initiated to keep the pet happy and healthy. If the pet does not receive the required care and attention, then the virtual pet “dies” and the game ends.
While a wide variety of such virtual pets are currently available in the marketplace, each of these devices has either the same or similar functionality. The need exists, therefore, for improved virtual pets with additional functions and features to provide ever more discerning consumers with enhanced games.
REFERENCES:
patent: 6171189 (2001-01-01), Katano
Tama Gotchi Instructions, 1997, by Bandai, 2 pages.
Nano Puppy Instructions, by Playmates, No date, 2 pages.
Gigapets Instructions, 1997, by Tiger Electronics, 2 pages.
Stuckman Bruce E.
Stuckman Katherine C.
Sager Mark
Stuckman Bruce E.
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