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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 27, 2013
David Stegall, Los Angeles, CA (US);
David Stegall, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for providing a power-puzzler computer generated crossword puzzle which employs a unique and original combination of technology-based features to offer puzzlers of all skill levels a richer and more enjoyable crossword puzzle gaming experience. A master puzzle database (MPDB) consisting of lengthy solutions and corresponding hints associated with metadata is created and utilized to offer numerous improvements over previous crossword puzzle games. The improvement features include offering multiple hints to a lengthy solution which are particularly helpful to beginning puzzlers. Furthermore, unique keyboards are offered in many different embodiments to help a puzzler to type a letter which comprises a solution in a less screen space constrained environment. Puzzlers can also navigate the puzzle grid by selecting and shifting the cells to move or expand the selected cells and clues.