Tencent has been granted a patent for an electronic device that includes a display and computing hardware to execute a software product. The software generates a graphical user interface with user-selectable objects that can be moved and exchanged. The device also features a game with puzzle elements and defending elements to impede opposing elements. GlobalData’s report on Tencent gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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A game with graphical objects and defending elements
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12014036B2) describes an electronic device that includes a display and computing hardware capable of executing machine-readable instructions to render a game divided into a game area and a puzzle area. The game involves presenting selectable graphical objects in the puzzle area arranged in an array, with defending and opposing elements in the game area. The device determines matches of adjacent graphical objects, replacing them with new ones and awarding points to defending elements based on the matches. Points allow defending elements to impede the progress of opposing elements towards them, creating a strategic gameplay dynamic.
Furthermore, the electronic device includes a timer to track the movement of graphical objects in the puzzle area. When specific movements are detected within a set time period, the positions of the graphical objects are exchanged. The device also prevents further movement of graphical objects after the timer expires. Additionally, the device is designed to apply points to a counter based on gameplay actions, influencing the interactions between defending and opposing elements. The movement of opposing elements towards defending elements is controlled by the number of points accumulated, with the speed of movement being adjusted based on the total points achieved. This patented technology offers a unique gaming experience that combines puzzle-solving elements with strategic decision-making, enhancing player engagement and enjoyment.
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