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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2001
Filed:
Nov. 03, 1999
Matthew F. Kelly, San Ramon, CA (US);
Bryan M. Kelly, Alamo, CA (US);
Norman B. Petermeier, Pleasanton, CA (US);
John G. Kroeckel, San Ramon, CA (US);
John E. Link, Tracy, CA (US);
Arcade Planet, Inc., Livermore, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a graphical user interface for providing gaming and prize awarding and redeeming capabilities to a computer network system in a manner that lets a provider of the network system present and display information to a user of the network system. The graphical user interface allows for the showing of a frame, or screen/display, to the user while also allowing a game to be executed in the frame. Indicated on the frame are prize credits awarded based on an outcome of playing the game. Additionally, a link is displayed on the frame for depicting a prize redemption interface designed to allow use of the prize credits to obtain a prize offered on the network system.