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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 21, 2006
David M. Chickering, Bellevue, WA (US);
Christopher A. Meek, Kirkland, WA (US);
Bryan N. Culbertson, Easton, PA (US);
David M. Chickering, Bellevue, WA (US);
Christopher A. Meek, Kirkland, WA (US);
Bryan N. Culbertson, Easton, PA (US);
Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, WA (US);
Abstract
Useful information is acquired from a community of individuals by way of a game that rewards participants with social information about other participants. Points can be awarded to participants simply for participation and/or as a function of game performance. Such points can subsequently be exchanged to reveal information about game partners or other community members. Among other things, such a reward system can motivate individuals to perform tasks that might not otherwise be compelling and/or enjoyable.