Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Computer graphics processing – Animation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-19
2008-11-04
Nguyen, Phu K (Department: 2628)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Computer graphics processing
Animation
C345S952000, C463S031000, C463S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07446772
ABSTRACT:
A spectator experience corresponding to an occurrence of one or more games or events is generated based on each associated occurrence. The occurrence of a game or event varies in response to contributions and/or interactions of one or more participants of the game or event. The spectator experience enables users thereof to observe an augmented version of the game or event, such as by implementing enhanced viewpoint controls and/or other spectator related effects. In a particular aspect, the spectator experience can provide an indication of the spectator' presence, which is made available to the spectators and/or to the participants of the game.
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Drucker Steven
Glatzer Asta L.
He Li-Wei
Amin Turocy & Calvin LLP
Microsoft Corporation
Nguyen Phu K
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