Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Jared Benjamin Greiner

Michael James Ott

Michael David McGrath

Kara Jane Kono

Lauren Elizabeth Careccia

Described herein is a system and method for valuing third-party generated content within a video game environment. Third-party generated content (e.g., a persona item for a virtual character) for a video game comprising file(s) is received. The file(s) are analyzed to detect more predefined objective property(ies) of the received third-party generated content. A rarity score for the third-party generated content is calculated based, at least in part, upon the detected one or more predefined objective properties and, optionally, a weight assigned to each predefined objective property. A rarity level for the third-party generated content is assigned based, at least in part, on the calculated score. Information regarding the assigned rarity level of the third-party generated content is provided (e.g., to a user of the video game and/or a creator of the third-party generated content).

Valuation of third-party generated content within a video game environment

Techniques described herein enable auto targeting assistance for input devices. Among a number of aspects of the present disclosure, techniques disclosed herein enable a computing device to receive a directional input signal from a wide range of input devices to select an interface element from a number of interface elements based on an arrangement of the interface elements. In some configurations, one or more angles and distances can be measured from an interface element to a vector derived from an input signal. The angles and distances can be used to select the interface element based on one or more criteria, including a weighted set of angles and distances. Auto scrolling functions can also bring a hidden interface element into a viewing area. The techniques disclosed herein can provide such functionality without requiring a UI programmer to provide complex code that associates individual interface elements for navigational purposes.

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Jared Benjamin Greiner