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Granted patent

Unlocking of virtual content through geo-location

Number
9656172
Published
2017-05-23
Filed
2014-02-19
Assignee
Disney Enterprises, Inc.
Inventors
Nelson; Robert et al.
CPC
A63F13/216; A63F13/69; A63F13/79
Verdict
Set aside unlocking virtual content via geo-location - monetization
Source
Google Patents · FreePatentsOnline

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a system configured to manage virtual content within a virtual space based on information associated with objects. The information associated with the objects may be updated responsive to detecting the objects at geographic locations. Conventionally, various aspects of a virtual space may be managed based on stage or level of completion of gameplay.

Background

This disclosure relates to a system configured to manage virtual content within a virtual space based on information associated with objects. The information associated with the objects may be updated responsive to detecting the objects at geographic locations. Conventionally, various aspects of a virtual space may be managed based on stage or level of completion of gameplay within the virtual space.

Claims

1. A system configured to manage virtual content within a virtual space based on information associated with objects, the information associated with the objects being updated responsive to detecting the objects at geographic locations, the system comprising: one or more object identification devices, individual object identification devices being associated with individual real-world geographic locations, the individual object identification devices being configured to detect one or more objects present at the geographic locations, individual objects being associated with individual virtual entities in the virtual space based on the individual objects embodying individual physical appearances of individual associated virtual entities...; and one or more physical processors configured by machine-readable instructions to: maintain user accounts...; receive indications that individual objects have been detected...; and update the information defining the individual virtual entities... 10. A system configured to update electronic information stored on objects...; one or more object identification devices... configured to detect one or more of the objects present at the geographic locations; and one or more physical processors... to receive indications... and update the information stored on the objects responsive to the detection. 19. A system configured to manage virtual content... comprising: a console reader configured to detect objects in proximity to the reader, read the electronic information stored on the objects, and generate output signals...; and one or more physical processors... to: store game play information...; and responsive to receiving the information..., update information defining the virtual entities... wherein updating the information comprises unlocking one or more of the sets of geographic location content that correspond to the geographic locations where the objects were previously detected.