Electronic Arts’s patent involves a method for multiplayer gameplay in a video game where players can revive incapacitated characters using respawn activation items. Players can change character states and respawn at different locations based on user inputs, enhancing the gaming experience. 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 April 2024 was 74%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Patent granted for respawning player characters in video games
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11957980B2) outlines a method for multiplayer gameplay in a video game application where players control in-game characters interacting within a virtual environment. The method involves changing a character's state, generating a respawn activation item, and respawning the character at a different location upon using the item. The patent also details restrictions on character actions, transitioning between states based on time or damage, and interactions with inventory items within the game.
Furthermore, the patent extends to computer-readable mediums and systems configured to execute the multiplayer video game session operations described in the method. These mediums and systems involve changing character states, generating respawn items, and respawning characters at designated locations. The patent also covers restrictions on character actions, transitioning between states, and interactions with inventory items. Overall, the patent provides a comprehensive framework for enhancing the multiplayer gaming experience by introducing innovative gameplay mechanics and features to engage players in a virtual environment effectively.
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