Abstract: A method for emulating a disc swap operation during a play of a legacy game is described. The method includes receiving a user input during the play of the legacy game, determining that the disc swap operation is to be executed based on the user input, and identifying one or more emulated processing unit (PU) code instructions that are included within the disc swap operation during the play of the legacy game. The method further includes compiling, during the play of the legacy game, one or more basic blocks from the one or more emulated PU code instructions, and emulating the disc swap operation. The operation of emulating the disc swap operation includes executing a swap patch emulator.

Abstract: The present invention provides a smart interactive display device, a smart interactive display system, and an interactive display method thereof. The method comprises steps of: a sensing device sensing a body signal emitted by a human body, outputting a sensing signal correspondingly, and transmitting the sensing signal to a control unit; the control unit driving an image extraction unit to start according to the sensing signal for extracting an image and uploading the image to an artificial intelligence unit; the control unit obtaining a corresponding message corresponding to an analysis result produced by the artificial intelligence unit by analyzing the image; and the control unit outputting an assigned information content assigned by the corresponding message to the display device for playing. By enabling interaction with users, the smart interactive display system can be more friendly to users.

Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a device that has a memory to store instructions and a processor coupled to the memory, wherein responsive to executing the instructions, the processor performs operations that include defining a group of perspectives around an avatar controlled by a player of a video game, detecting a current trigger during the video game, recording a trigger clip of game content for each perspective in the group of perspectives resulting in a group of trigger clips, wherein each trigger clip of the group of trigger clips is a portion of game content that includes the current trigger from each perspective of the group of perspectives, and providing the group of trigger clips over a communication network to a gaming device utilized by the player. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: This application discloses a map switching method in a virtual game environment performed at a computer device. The method includes: launching a process corresponding to a round of racing game for a client at the computer device, the round of racing game having a plurality of virtual maps that are spliced together and including a first virtual map and a second virtual map that is connected to the first virtual map through a first teleporter; obtaining a travel position of a first virtual racing car in a first virtual map, the first virtual racing car being controlled by a first account logged into the client; and teleporting the first virtual racing car from the first virtual map to the second virtual map in the round of racing game when the travel position reaches the first teleporter in the first virtual map.

Abstract: A system for modifying video of a live sporting event to include details of a micro market wager. A wagering platform that offers wagers on micro markets inside of a sporting event can produce personalized content for each user around highlights of their wagering experience. The modified video can be shared with the user's contacts and the user can receive shared modified videos from their contacts.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to automatically detect prohibited content. For example, a method can include receiving data associated with a game hosted on a gaming platform, the data indicative of at least one developer, at least one user, and game content, automatically assigning a classification to the game with a machine learning model, the classification based on the data indicative of the at least one developer, at least one user, and game content, determining whether the classification of the game meets a safety threshold, and based on determining that the classification of the game does not meet the safety threshold, identifying the game as having prohibited content.

Abstract: A non-fungible token (NFT) platform operates by: accessing, via a network interface, a plurality of game NFTs, each of the plurality of game NFTs including a playable instance of an associated game that is accessible by a user of a client device; generating, via a processor, display data associated with a customized collection display that contains the plurality of game NFTs; sending, via the network interface, the display data associated with a customized collection display to the client device for display via a graphical user interface associated with the client device; receiving, via the graphical user interface, a selection of one the plurality of game NFTs for play of the associated game; and facilitating, via the network interface, play of the associated game in conjunction with the client device.

Abstract: A system and method for facilitating implementation of events in an online game are disclosed. Award information may be received from user. The received award information may define a type of in-game award to be distributed to players of the online game. The award information may include information indicate a corresponding award handler for determine and/or distributing the instances of the award to the players. Event information may be received from user. The received event information may specify details for implementing an event in the online game. The received event information may include event award information indicating one or more instances of an award of an award type defined by the received award information. The event information may be used to automatically implement the event in the online game, and the instances of the award may be distributed to the participating players in accordance with the event award information.

Abstract: A method for dramatizing video gaming is disclosed. The method includes receiving over a network from a client device contextual data corresponding to game play of a player playing a gaming application. The method includes identifying an event of dramatic significance is occurring or likely will occur in the game play based on the contextual data and historical data of a plurality of game plays relating to the gaming application. The method includes generating information dramatizing the event of dramatic significance. The method includes surfacing the information in connection with the game play.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for a gaming console is configured to render a first graphical element in a first region that includes multiple user selectable resource objects, detect a first touching operation at a first location in the first region to select and highlight a resource, detect a first touching operation and a second touching operation in the second region, render an instance of the resource at a first and second location in the second region, determine if a time period of the first and second touching operation exceeds a predetermined time period, and if so, render multiple instances of the resource at the first and second location in the second region, wherein a number of rendered the multiple instances of the resource is determined by a duration that the time period of the second touching exceeds the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A gaming system is provided. The gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas. The gaming system may incorporate a user profile feature according to which certain information regarding users of the system may be maintained. Such information can include, without limitation, information relating to preferences, finances, activities participated in by the users, and trends and habits of the users.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a game screen display method, a game screen display apparatus, a computer-readable storage medium, and an electronic device, which belongs to the technical field of game screen processing. The game screen display method includes: determining a second virtual character according to a preset selection operation, when it is detected that the first virtual character is in a first specific state; acquiring a second game perspective corresponding to the second virtual character, and displaying a game screen corresponding to the second game perspective in the graphical user interface; and displaying a control operation screen corresponding to the second virtual character in the graphical user interface; wherein operation instruction information of a preset control in the control operation screen corresponds to a virtual action of the second virtual character in the game screen.

Abstract: A computerized apparatus for creating a highlight video, including an interface for charting an event by recording information in regard to the event, where the event information is associated with time codes. A camera captures video of the event, where the video is associated with the time codes. The interface also creates triggers including lists of at least one action. An input/output uploads the event information, video, and triggers to a server. A processor produces entries in an action log from the event information, compares the entries in the action log to the triggers to determine if any of the entries in the action log match any of the triggers, collects the time codes of those entries that match the triggers, creates video clips from the video of the event, based on the collected time codes, and compiles the video clips into the highlight video.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for data randomization using live patching. A method may comprise generating a plurality of randomization live patches, wherein each randomization live patch comprises a respective technique for swapping data values within a data structure. The method may comprise identifying software comprising at least one of: an operating system and an application, identifying a first data structure associated with the software, and selecting a first randomization live patch from the plurality of randomization live patches. The method may comprise modifying, during runtime and without restarting the software, the software using the first randomization live patch such that data values within the first data structure are swapped or shifted in accordance with a first technique.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for real-time processing of event-based streaming with NoSQL databases are provided. For example, disclosed embodiments may include receiving an event associated with an update to an entry in a first database. Also, disclose embodiments may include identifying, based on the event, relevant data in the first database associated with the update. Further, disclose embodiments may include generating a plurality of queries to the first database to request the identified relevant data. Disclose embodiments may also include receiving, in response to the plurality of queries, raw data from the first database. Additionally, disclose embodiments may include processing the raw data to be compatible with a second database. Disclose embodiments may also include storing the processed raw data in the second database. And, disclosed embodiments may include receiving data requests for the second database to distribute the processed data to at least one computer terminal.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure disclose a method and apparatus for displaying a virtual environment picture, a device, and a storage medium, and belong to the computer field. The method includes: creating a first virtual camera and a second virtual camera; performing parameter initialization on the first virtual camera based on device information, to adjust a proportion of the target virtual object in a virtual environment picture; performing parameter initialization on the second virtual camera; and displaying the virtual environment picture based on pictures acquired by the first virtual camera and the second virtual camera. This method can adapt the target virtual object to a device screen, thereby preventing that the device screen has a ratio different from that of a preset virtual environment picture from causing incomplete display of the target virtual object or an obscured central field of view.

Abstract: Various implementations disclosed herein include devices, systems, and methods for synthesizing virtual speech. In various implementations, a device includes a display, an audio sensor, a non-transitory memory and one or more processors coupled with the non-transitory memory. A computer-generated reality (CGR) representation of a fictional character is displayed in a CGR environment on the display. A speech input is received from a first person via the audio sensor. The speech input is modified based on one or more language characteristic values associated with the fictional character in order to generate CGR speech. The CGR speech is outputted in the CGR environment via the CGR representation of the fictional character.

Abstract: A system for wagering on outcomes of a live sporting event. The system further includes using AI to balance itself between how much it will lose bets to encourage game players to bet more, ultimately to win more profit and gain a larger game player user base. This allows the system to reduce immediate profits in exchange for long term profits due to a larger market share.

Abstract: A game development method and apparatus, a game running method and apparatus, and an electronic device. The game development method comprises: receiving a development instruction for a target function of a game (S101); obtaining a target prefabricated part corresponding to the target function from a preset database on the basis of the development instruction, a plurality of prefabricated parts being pre-stored in the database, each prefabricated part corresponding to one function setting, and each prefabricated part comprising a control configured with a preset logic, an application interface, and a backend invocation cloud function (S102); and developing the target function of the game according to the target prefabricated part (S103). According to the method, the development workload can be effectively reduced, the development labor cost and the later server maintenance cost are reduced, and thus the development efficiency is effectively improved.

Abstract: A sensing system includes a patient interface module (PIM) communicatively disposed between a processing system and a sensing device configured to obtain measurement data associated with a body of a patient while positioned within the body, the sensing device comprising a memory, wherein the patient interface module comprises: a controller operable to: read data stored on the memory of the sensing device using a first signal voltage; and write to the memory to disable further operation of the sensing device using a second signal voltage; and a voltage switch configured to selectively output the first signal voltage or the second signal voltage.

Abstract: In the disclosure, a data processing system includes a microprocessor and a memory. The integrity of data read from a memory by a microprocessor may be checked. When an instruction address is transmitted from the microprocessor to the memory for reading the instruction data corresponding to the instruction address, predetermined dummy data is also read from the memory while the instruction data is read. The integrity of the instruction data may be check by comparing the predetermined dummy data to a hardwire data that is not stored in the memory. If the dummy data matches the hardwire data, the instruction data read from the memory is determined to be correct.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a game controller, a player interface, and a display. The game controller causes the display to display a bonus array having visual elements. Each of the visual elements is uniquely associated with one of a plurality of symbol display positions, at least one visual element indicating a bonus award. The game controller selects a symbol for display at each of the symbol display positions, determines whether at least one of the symbol display positions contains a trigger symbol, and upon determining that the at least one of the symbol display positions contains a trigger symbol, determines a modification to a base prize based at least in part on a visual element associated with the symbol display position containing the trigger symbol.

Abstract: A game management system is configured for automated analysis of player behavior regarding traversal of different screens and options in a game application (as opposed to exclusively gameplay behavior) and to generate an automated estimation or inference about one or more psychological aspects of player behavior, such as motivation for game engagement and/or emotional states at different stages of interaction. The results of such analysis are automatically parametrized and included in a multidimensional parametric player model that informs player clustering and/or automated customization of game content.

Abstract: A method and system for providing visual comparisons to previous gameplay is disclosed. A plurality of datasets, with each dataset associated with displaying at least a part of gameplay from a past gameplay session of an interactive content title and a set of synch points within the past gameplay session is stored. An input over a communication network from a client device of a player associated with a current gameplay session is received. The received input indicates one of the stored datasets associated with the interactive content title. An overlay for a display of the current gameplay session is generated. The overlay includes a ghost projection based on the indicated dataset. The ghost projection is superimposed over the display of a virtual environment of the current gameplay session based on the set of synch points.

Abstract: A recommendation system is provided, including a non-transitory memory, a processor, and a player interface. The non-transitory memory is configured to store a database including the player's playing history for a plurality of electronic gaming machines. The processor is coupled to the non-transitory memory and configured to gain access to the database and execute computer-executable instructions. The computer-executable instructions include a promotions engine operable to generate a list of electronic gaming machine recommendations personalized for a player based at least on the player's playing history. The promotions engine is further operable to generate a promotion based on the list. The player interface is accessible by the player and includes a display configured to present the promotion.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling the creation, game play, and third party view of a head-to-head challenge game played synchronously or asynchronously by a first and second player. In one embodiment, a method includes operations for receiving a request to view the challenge game for obtaining a first and second video associated with a predefined segment of a single player game as played by the first and second player. The method further includes operations for executing the challenge game that plays the first video alongside the second video in a spectator interface, for accessing and processing telemetry data of the game play of the predefined segment to generate modified game play metrics, and for replacing game states that were produced when the predefined segment of the game was played with the modified game play metrics. The modified game play metrics are rendered to the spectator interface.

Abstract: Systems and methods for storing and recovering data for a device are described. In one embodiment, factory generated calibration data can be generated, sealed and restored securely even if two sensors in two different devices, such as a first ambient light sensor and a second ambient light sensor have the same sensor identifier. In one embodiment, a device transmits a database key to cause storage or recovery of the calibration data, and the database key includes a sensor identifier and a public cryptographic key of the device.

Abstract: A game assisting system assists execution of a competitive game progressing through presentation of physical game items executed between players. The game assisting system includes: an information communication terminal associated with a player, the information communication terminal including: an acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a physical game item presented by the player; a display control unit configured to control displaying of information on a display unit; and an information communication unit; and a connection device including a connection unit configured to establish communicable connection between a plurality of the information communication terminals associated with players participating in the competitive game.

Abstract: There is provided a gaming method and system that utilize a presentation assembly configured to present a series of spins of a plurality of reels arranged in an array, the plurality of reels including value-bearing symbols, wherein any value-bearing symbol that lands in an active subset of the array is collected in a collection area. At a conclusion of the series of spins, a payout based on the values of the collected value-bearing symbols is awarded.

Abstract: A variable-resistance exercise machine with network communication for smart device control and brainwave entrainment, comprising an exercise machine with a plurality of moving surfaces, that each provide an independent degree of resistance to movement, a sensor that detects movement and provides output to a controller, a brainwave entrainment manager that selects a brainwave entrainment frequency based on the sensor output, and a controller that receives an input from a user device, changes the operation of the plurality of moving surfaces based on the input, and sends the brainwave entrainment frequency to the user device.

Abstract: A gaming system and method that provides a changing pattern matching award feature in a gaming environment, which includes a plurality of different patterns that are independently and randomly selectable and displayable by the gaming system during a series of plays of one or more games via one or more electronic gaming machines or other devices of the gaming system or configured to operate with the gaming system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, storage media for authentication are described. On the methods includes receiving, at a smart contract on a distributed ledger, a signed authentication challenge. The method includes verifying the identity of the user who signed authentication challenge. The method includes raising an event that indicates that the user has been authenticated; wherein a server listens for events from the smart contract, and associates a session between the browser and the server with the user based on the event.

Abstract: In a prediction game, the potential value of a participant’s prediction depends on the time when the prediction is submitted. The prediction may pertain to the outcome of a competition in a bracket-style tournament (e.g., the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, or “March Madness”).

Abstract: A computer is caused to execute: acquiring the log; generating a natural sentence based on the acquired log; and generating story content to be appreciated by a user by arranging the generated natural sentence and one or a plurality of game-related contents that are related to the log.

Abstract: Movement-related parameters used in virtual physical calculation are changed such that a designated object selected based on an operation input is caused to perform return movement to return to previously recorded positions and orientations, sequentially backward from the time of giving a start instruction based on the operation input. A state in a virtual space including a player character, the designated object, and other objects is updated based on the virtual physical calculation.

Abstract: A networked computer system for displaying a game screen including a video stream of a live dealer to a remote computing device is described herein. The networked computer system includes a server computer coupled to a plurality of remote computing devices and including a processor programmed to execute an algorithm including the steps of receiving a video stream of a live dealer adjacent a physical gaming table, displaying a first game screen on a first remote computing device including the video stream of the live dealer and the physical gaming table and images of a first plurality of sidebets overlaid onto the physical gaming table, and displaying a second game screen on a second remote computing device including the video stream of the live dealer and the physical gaming table and images of a second plurality of sidebets overlaid onto the physical gaming table.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a payment service system-implemented method of assigning payment card numbers for individual user accounts associated with the payment service system includes receiving a request, in the context of an authorization for a payment transaction, to assign a payment card number to a user account associated with a user of the payment service system. The method includes retrieving, from a database associated with the payment service system, an account record associated with the user account. The method includes determining that the user account is not associated with an active payment card number. The method includes identifying an unassigned payment card number and modifying the account record to assign the unassigned payment card number to the user account as an active payment card number. The method includes authorizing the payment transaction using the active payment card number, causing a modification to an account balance of the user account.

Abstract: A rewards system awards a prize to a player of a gaming machine, where the prize is awarded separate from any winnings awarded by the gaming machine for a winning wagering game outcome. The rewards system may comprise an automated prize redemption device having a housing which defines a prize storage area and a rewards server configured to compare activity information obtained from the gaming machine to criteria associated with stored prize events and when met, command the gaming machine to issue a media from a media dispenser of the gaming machine to the player and store information regarding the media and an awarded prize, and when the media is read by a media reader of the prize redemption unit and compare the information regarding the media received from the prize redemption unit against the stored information to determine if the media is valid, and if so, cause the controller of said prize redemption to issue the awarded prize.

Abstract: A system and method for analyzing and improving the performance of a body motion, which requires receiving, by a CPU, sensor data from sensors worn by a user; storing the transmitted sensor data in a data buffer; recognizing that a motion gesture occurred based on a signature of acceleration data in the buffered sensor data, extracting from the data buffer sensor data from a predetermined time window around the moment when the motion gesture occurred; automatically generating a regime file customized for the user based on the extracted sensor data, and generating in real-time a user interface displaying a representation corresponding to the motion indicated by the sensor data, wherein the CPU determines the signature of acceleration data by matching the buffered sensor data with stored motion signatures, wherein the regime file is automatically generated based on diagnostic parameters obtained from the sensor data associated with a motion activity category.

Abstract: Pre-translated code for an emulated application may be retrieved and executed to translate data from the emulated application into a form compatible with the client device before receiving a request for the emulated application from the client device. The translated data may be delivered to the client device platform over a network after receiving the request for the emulated application from the client device.

Abstract: A game apparatus that functions as a non-limiting example information processing apparatus includes a CPU. If execution of an auto-play game is instructed, the CPU makes, from a start to an end of the auto-play game, cause a plurality of player characters, i.e., available characters used by a player and a plurality of enemy characters to play battles with each other at predetermined time intervals. For example, in halfway until the auto-play game is cleared or rendered as a game over, the player sets the available characters or sets arrangement of the available characters by referring to results of battles at every predetermined time intervals, thereby to start the auto-play game again. That is, the available character to be played against the enemy character is re-set.

Abstract: Embodiments of this application disclose an object control method performed by an electronic device. The method includes: detecting a first operation triggered in a client, the client displaying a virtual scene, and the first operation being used for instructing a target object in the virtual scene to move from one side of a target obstacle to the other side of the target obstacle; determining a target action to be performed by the target object, the target action being determined according to attributes of the target obstacle, and the target action being a crossing type or climbing type action performed by the target object to move from one side of the target obstacle to the other side of the target obstacle; and controlling, in the virtual scene, the target object to perform the target action.

Abstract: Provided are a data transmission method and related apparatuses. The method is applicable to an electronic device established with a plurality of wireless communication links and includes the following. A game running scene is detected. in response to a game application running in a foreground. A scene data packet of the game running scene is acquired. At least two target wireless communication links are selected from the plurality of wireless communication links based on the game running scene and performing shunt transmission on the scene data packet.

Abstract: Technologies for secure key provisioning include a computing device having a processor with secure enclave support and a manageability controller. The manageability controller receives a secret key from a network source via a network interface that is isolated from untrusted software of the computing device. The manageability controller authenticates a secure enclave of the computing device and, if successful, securely provisions a session key derived from the secret key to the secure enclave. The manageability controller may provision additional session keys after expiration of the session key. The manageability controller may monitor for revocation of the secret key by the network source. If revoked, the manageability controller does not provision additional session keys to the secure enclave. The manageability controller may also provision the session key to a sensor device protected by the secret key, which is pre-provisioned to the sensor device. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a tabletop game assistant system configured to ingest and guide tangible games (such as board games, card games, etc.) using natural language interaction and image capture/visual display components. The system can include features enabling a game developer to “teach” the system the rules of a game using natural language, such as written instructions, to reduce or eliminate the need for writing dedicated code. The system may process images of a game board and/or tokens such as game pieces and/or cards to further generate game data in the form of a logical game model. The system can use the game data to guide human players of the game and, in some cases, participate as a player itself. The system may further be configured to observe a game and detect invalid actions, answer questions regarding the rules, and suggest moves. The system may provide additional utilities such as generating a random output (e.g., rolling virtual dice) and learning to recognize new game pieces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, computer program product, and system of performing personality profile automated measurements. In an embodiment, the method, computer program product, and system includes receiving, by a computer system, gaming history data associated with a gamer profile, assigning, by the computer system, the gamer profile to a first cluster of gamers, recording, by the computer system, game play data associated with the gamer profile, and based on the game play data associated with the gamer profile and the gaming history data associated with the gamer profile, reassigning the gamer profile into a second cluster of gamers.

Abstract: Techniques for providing information and functionalities based on a video game lifecycle are described. In an example, a computer system presents a page as a single user interface to information and functionalities associated with a video game. The page is generated based on a layout that is specific to a phase of the lifecycle of the video game. The page is accessible to the user across the different phases of the video game's lifecycle. The computer system updates the phase through the different phases, such that the page presents the most relevant and needed information and functionalities at any point in time.

Abstract: A method is provided, including the following operations: monitoring gameplay activity in a plurality of game sessions, wherein the monitoring includes, for each game session, analyzing the gameplay activity in said game session to predict future gameplay activity in said game session; identifying one or more characteristics of a plurality of spectators interacting with a virtual character, wherein each of the spectators interacting with the virtual character accesses, over a network, a channel that is attributed to the virtual character; through the channel, providing access to the spectators to spectate a selected game session that is one of the plurality of game sessions, selected based on the predicted future gameplay activity and based on the characteristics of the plurality of spectators.

Abstract: Technologies are provided for the supply of video segments and other types of media assets during a gameplay of a videogame. In some embodiments, a gaming device can receive first data identifying a sports player within a listing of sports players. The gaming device also can receive second data identifying a performance benchmark within a listing or performance benchmarks. The gaming device can select a performance period corresponding to the sports player. The gaming device can then determine if a performance of the sports player during the performance period meets or exceeds the performance benchmark. In response to a positive determination, the gamins device can cause a display device to present a sequence of video segments corresponding to the performance of the sports player during the performance period.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise skill-based wagering games, systems and devices. In one embodiment of the invention, the configuration of a skill-based game is dependent upon the skill level of the player or players. In one embodiment, the game is configured so that the odds of winning the game, and thus the payout for a winning outcome, depends upon the player's skill level. In other embodiments, the payouts or awards offered to players are fixed and the difficultly level for achieving a winning outcome is adjusted based upon the skill levels of the players.