Game system and program
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United States of America Patent
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Jul 20, 2004
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Apr 12, 2001
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Aug 4, 1999
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Abstract
An objective is to provide a game system and program which can simply and easily execute a game operation command having a complicated operation procedure. A command list (14) showing techniques each of which is executed normally by manipulating buttons of a game controller with a given operation procedure, is displayed to a player. When a player selects a technique and presses a button B, a key record of that technique is assigned to a game button L. By pressing the button L, the technique of the assigned key record can be performed by a game character (20). The assignment information of key-record is stored in a memory card, enabling the assignment to be effective when the game system is powered on next time. By reading data of a command list externally through an information storage medium or communication line, a secret technique can be obtained. During a game, a command list (14) is displayed and a key record can be assigned to the button L. A handicap can be set by allowing or forbidding the player to assign a key record.
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- 15 United States
- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
- 2 Other
Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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BANDAI NAMCO GAMES INC | SHINAGAWA-KU TOKYO |
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- 2001 Application Filing Year
- A63F Class
- 966 Applications Filed
- 486 Patents Issued To-Date
- 50.32 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Akatsuka, Tetsuya | Yokohama, JP | 3 | 43 |
# of filed Patents : 3 Total Citations : 43 |
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- 23 Citation Count
- A63F Class
- 78.52 % this patent is cited more than
- 21 Age
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Surcharge after expiration - Late payment is unintentional | $1,640.00 | $820.00 | $410.00 |
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