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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2012
Matthew F. Kelly, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Bryan M. Kelly, Alamo, CA (US);
Norman B. Petermeier, Pleasanton, CA (US);
John G. Kroeckel, San Ramon, CA (US);
John E. Link, Manteco, CA (US);
Matthew F. Kelly, Scottsdale, AZ (US);
Bryan M. Kelly, Alamo, CA (US);
Norman B. Petermeier, Pleasanton, CA (US);
John G. Kroeckel, San Ramon, CA (US);
John E. Link, Manteco, CA (US);
Agincourt Gaming, LLC, Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and interface for a network gaming system is disclosed. The invention includes a method for providing a game interface for a multi-player game accessible over a wide area network by a plurality of users. This method comprises transmitting an identification of a user over a wide area network to a database server; retrieving a number of units associated with the user from the database server; executing a game on a display; indicating on the display the number of units associated with the user; updating on the display the number of units granted to the user based on a game activity of the user; depicting a link on the display for allowing use of the units by the user; and deducting from the number of units the specified member of units responsive to the use of the units by the user.