Take-Two Interactive Software has patented a system for managing electronic transactions in video games. The patent covers a game server system with unique domain-specific applications and a conductor for authorizing access to client devices. This innovation enhances user experience and security in gaming environments. GlobalData’s report on Take-Two Interactive Software gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

According to GlobalData’s company profile on Take-Two Interactive Software, Video game monitoring was a key innovation area identified from patents. Take-Two Interactive Software's grant share as of May 2024 was 41%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.

Managing electronic transactions in video game environment

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Take-Two Interactive Software Inc

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11992755B2) discloses a game server system designed to manage domain-specific applications of electronic game files. The system includes client devices with communication interfaces and processors, a game server for transmitting remote procedure calls, and a conductor for routing client devices to the game server. The game server is dedicated to unique domain-specific applications, with access authorized through validation of an authorization ticket by the conductor. The system also features a gateway for hosting sandbox applications, a database, and supports various views for each client device.

Furthermore, the patent describes a computer-based method for managing services of an electronic game file through a game server dedicated to sandbox applications. The method involves receiving access requests, validating authorization tickets, and routing client devices to sandbox applications based on routing rules. The process includes providing a uniform resource locator for a gateway hosting the sandbox application and confirming game titles to match with the electronic game file. The system also supports a variety of domain-specific applications such as inventory, poker, anti-cheat, bounty, session matchmaking, social networking, messaging, and authentication applications. Overall, the patented system aims to enhance the gaming experience by efficiently managing domain-specific services through a dedicated game server.

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