Electronic Arts. has filed a patent for a collusion detection system in online gaming. The system identifies entities, analyzes social and in-game behavior data, and detects anomalies to identify potential colluding pairs. This technology aims to maintain fair gameplay and prevent cheating in online games. GlobalData’s report on Electronic Arts gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Electronic Arts, Location-based parallel gaming was a key innovation area identified from patents. Electronic Arts's grant share as of January 2024 was 72%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Collusion detection system for online gaming
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20240017178A1) describes a system that includes processors and computer-readable media storing instructions for identifying entities in an online game, determining interaction data, creating pairwise feature sets based on this data, and performing anomaly detection on these sets. The system can detect anomalous behavior between entities, such as suspected colluding pairs, within the game environment. Additionally, the patent outlines methods for performing anomaly detection on multiple pairwise feature sets corresponding to different entity pairings, further enhancing the system's ability to identify potential colluders.
Furthermore, the patent details how the system can analyze various metrics within the pairwise feature sets, including social data relationships, past game instances involving the entities, rankings, engagement patterns, item interactions, and damage inflicted. By utilizing these metrics, the system can effectively flag suspicious behavior between entities, particularly in team-based scenarios where players may be collaborating unfairly. The patent also covers computer-readable media storing instructions for implementing these operations, emphasizing the practical application of the system in detecting and addressing collusion in online gaming environments.
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