IP Library Granted Patent US 8,747,230
Granted Patent B2
US 8,747,230 · App. 13/539,262 · Granted Jun 10, 2014

Play chat during casino gaming

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,747,230
App. No.
13/539,262
Granted
Jun 10, 2014
Kind
B2
Abstract

Methods for handling communication between players of an online casino game are provided. One method includes initiating a group session for the online casino game and assigning a first user and a second user to the group session. The method further includes hosting a group session of the online casino game, the group session defined by linked gameplay of the casino game by each of the first user and the second user. Then, during the group session, activating an instant messaging protocol to define a chat session between the first user and the second user. The method facilitates game play in a social environment and enables coordination of social game activity during game play.

Claims (51)

1. A method for handling communication between players of an online casino game, comprising:

initiating a group session for the online casino game;

assigning a first user and a second user to the group session;

hosting a group session of the online casino game, the group session defined by linked gameplay of the casino game by each of the first user and the second user; and

during the group session, activating an instant messaging protocol to define a chat session between the first user and the second user, and enabling remote control of the first user's gameplay by the second user;

wherein the chat session defines a presentation to the second user of a video feed associated with the first user;

wherein the video feed associated with the first user includes images of a gaming device where outcomes associated with the first user are displayed;

wherein the video feed is generated based on a user permission defining access to some or all information pertaining to outcomes of the first user;

wherein the first user is represented by a first avatar on a display associated with the second user; and

wherein the second user is represented by a second avatar on a display associated with the first user;

wherein the first avatar is configured to perform a dance when the first user achieves a winning outcome;

wherein the method is executed by a processor.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the chat session defines a chat room associated with the group session.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the chat room is private and made available to members of the group session.

4. The method of claim 1 ,

wherein the casino game is one of a slots game, a poker game, a blackjack game, or a roulette game.

5. The method of claim 1 ,

wherein a first gaming device is associated with the first user, and wherein a second gaming device is associated with the second user; and

wherein one or more of the first gaming device or the second gaming device is selected from a cellular phone, a hand-held computer, a touchscreen device, or a personal digital assistant.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the presentation of the video feed is enlarged when a winning outcome of the first user occurs.

7. A method for handling communication between players of an online casino game, comprising:

initiating a group session for the online casino game;

assigning a first user and a second user to the group session;

hosting a group session of the online casino game, the group session defined by linked gameplay of the casino game by each of the first user and the second user;

during the group session, activating an instant messaging protocol to define a chat session between the first user and the second user, the chat session enabling sharing of information to further play during the group session, and enabling remote control of the first user's gameplay by the second user;

wherein the chat session defines a presentation to the second user of a video feed associated with the first user;

wherein the presentation of the video feed is enlarged when a winning outcome of the first user occurs;

wherein the first user is represented by a first avatar in the video feed; and

wherein the first avatar is configured to perform a dance when the first user achieves a winning outcome;

the method being executed by a processor.

8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the chat session defines a chat room associated with the group session.

9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the chat room is private and made available to members of the group session.

10. The method of claim 7 ,

wherein the first user is represented by a first avatar on a display associated with the second user; and

wherein the second user is represented by a second avatar on a display associated with the first user.

11. The method of claim 7 ,

wherein the casino game is one of a slots game, a poker game, a blackjack game, or a roulette game.

12. The method of claim 7 , wherein the first user or second user use a computing device selected from one of a computer, or a cellular phone, or a hand-held computer, or a touchscreen device, or a personal digital assistant, or a combination thereof.

13. A method for handling communication between mobile device players of an online casino game, comprising:

initiating a group session for the online casino game;

assigning a first user and a second user to the group session;

hosting a group session of the online casino game, the group session defined by linked gameplay of the casino game by each of the first user and the second user;

during the group session, activating an instant messaging protocol to define a chat session between mobile devices of the first user and the second user, the chat session enabling sharing of information to further play during the group session, and enabling remote control of the first user's gameplay by the second user;

wherein the first user is represented by a first avatar on a display associated with the second user;

wherein the second user is represented by a second avatar on a display associated with the first user;

wherein the first avatar or second avatar is configured to perform a dance when the first user or second user, respectively, achieves a winning outcome;

the method being executed by a processor.

14. The method of claim 13 ,

wherein the casino game is one of a slots game, a poker game, a blackjack game, or a roulette game.

15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the chat session defines a chat room associated with the group session.

16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the chat room is private and made available to members of the group session.

Assignments (4)
TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded May 23, 2022
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TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Dec 11, 2020
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS LENDER
To: ZYNGA INC.
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NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Dec 21, 2018
From: ZYNGA INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS LENDER
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