Abstract: A video game system records video gameplay by a player interacting with an endpoint, such as a game controller. The recording includes recording a haptic track of haptic effects generated on the endpoint during the gameplay and recording a video track of video generated during the gameplay. The recording further includes encoding the haptic track with the video track.

Abstract: A server apparatus for providing a game using game media to a user over a network may include a storage unit, an identifier obtaining unit, and a game content output unit. The storage unit may store identifiers and game media in association with each other. The identifier obtaining unit may obtain, from a terminal apparatus, an identifier selected through a user operation. The game content output unit may obtain a game content associated with the identifier obtained by the identifier obtaining unit and may output the game content to the terminal apparatus. The game content may not be identifiable using the identifier.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for assessing and correcting phase variations and motion artifacts in a coherent tomogram of a sample. Coherent techniques are used scan a broadband optical beam across a sample in a specified scan pattern and to acquire a cube of complex data constituting a full tomogram. Generalized motion of the sample is then quantified based at least on a phase variation measured during the course of scanning the broadband optical beam in the specified scan pattern. Generalized motion includes both actual motion and apparent motion due to organized variation of some physical parameter such as temperature. Intensity structure of speckle imaged during the course of coherently acquiring the full tomograpm may be used to correct for motion of the sample in a plane transverse to a depth axis along the incident beam.

Abstract: Provided are a system for generating a game replay video, and more particularly, a system for generating a game replay video as a virtual reality (VR) video by recording a game play situation to be viewed on a replay terminal. According to the system for generating a game replay video, a VR video in a form of inducing a user to easily view important scenes of a game video may be provided to the user, thereby increasing the users' motive for and interest in viewing the VR video.

Abstract: A method and system for implementing a wagering event includes a player position wager; a single random playing card symbol to the player position; a single random playing card symbol to a dealer position; and in order, the player position then the dealer position; the player position then the dealer position receiving no additional random playing card symbols and determining a final random outcome value for the player position in the wagering outcome, receiving one or more additional random playing card symbols until a final random outcome value of less than or equal to 11 is achieved, or receiving one or more additional random playing card symbols until a final random outcome value of greater than 11 is achieved, ending the wagering event and comparing final outcome values at the player position and dealer position to determine a win or loss of the committed wager.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, according to one embodiment, includes calculating or receiving a normalized score for each segment of at least one route based on physical route conditions and environmental route conditions of the associated route, generating a pace comparison of multiple actors participating in a physical activity under different route conditions, and outputting the pace comparison. The pace comparison is based on the normalized scores of the segments of the route associated with each respective actor and a pace of each respective actor on the respective route. A computer program product for comparing paces of multiple actors, according to another embodiment, includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: Systems and methods may provide for determining an identity of an interchangeable overlay adjacent to a detection mat of a floor-based game management apparatus and detecting foot-based user input via an array of sensors distributed across a surface of the detection mat. Additionally, game-related user feedback may be output via one or more speakers of the floor-based game management apparatus based at least in part on the foot-based user input and the identity of the interchangeable overlay. In one example, at least a portion of the game-related user feedback is output via an array of light sources distributed across the surface of the detection mat.

Abstract: An augmented reality home console is provided. Users can wear head-mounted displays with transparent screens and can control video game indicia that are perceived as being augmented over a user's environment by displaying video game indicia onto the transparent displays. As such, for example, two users can play an airplane dog fighting game where each user controls a plane in their living room. A device that can determine surfaces of objects (e.g., walls) can be utilized such that when the airplane is flown into a wall, the airplane explodes.

Abstract: An information processing method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: a touch area is provided on a graphical user interface, and a virtual character is configured to move in a game scene according to a first touch operation in the touch area; when a second touch operation of which a starting touch point is in the at least one signal icon is detected, a position of a current touch point of the second touch operation is detected in real time; when the position of the current touch point satisfies a preset condition, a mini-map is provided on the graphical user interface; and when the end of the second touch operation is detected, and a position of an ending touch point of the second touch operation is in the mini-map, a prompt signal corresponding to at least one signal icon is sent, the prompt signal including position indication information of the game scene.

Abstract: An information processing method and apparatus, a storage medium, and an electronic device are provided. The method includes that: a motion control is provided in a graphical user interface, a first touch operation acting on the motion control is detected, and a virtual character is controlled to move in a game scene according to a movement of a touch point of the first touch operation; an orientation control area is provided, a second touch operation acting on the orientation control area is detected, and an orientation of the virtual character in the game scene is adjusted according to a movement of a touch point of the second touch operation; and a perspective control is provided, a third touch operation acting on the perspective control is detected, and a presentation perspective of the game scene is adjusted according to the third touch operation.

Abstract: A wagering game system and method include a skill-based bonus game for a game of chance that enables a player to win a bonus prize or select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, the bonus game having a bonus prize input device configured to be manipulated by the player to perform a task having an outcome that determines whether the player wins a bonus prize or selects one of the bonus prizes. A processor adjusts difficulty of performing the task based upon identity of the player. Player identity may be determined by a reward card, mobile phone, tablet, or similar device.

Abstract: An information processing method and apparatus, a storage medium, and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: a touch area is provided on a graphical user interface, and a virtual character is configured to move in a game scene according to a touch operation received in the touch area; when a signal triggering operation acting on at least one signal icon is detected, a position selection assisting area is provided on the graphical user interface, and a touch sliding operation is detected acting on the position selection assisting area; when the touch sliding operation is detected, a position indicator is provided in a mini-map, and the position of the position indicator is updated in the mini-map according to the touch sliding operation; and when the end of the touch sliding operation is detected, a prompt signal corresponding to the at least one signal icon is sent.

Abstract: A shooting game control method and apparatus is provided. The method includes: a virtual joystick control is provided on a graphical user interface, and a virtual character is configured to move in a game scene; a presentation view of the game scene is configured to be changed according to a screen sliding operation detected in a first touch area, and the virtual character is configured to shoot a position pointed by a crosshair displayed under a current presentation view according to a click operation detected in a second touch area; and when the screen sliding operation in the first touch area and the click operation in the second touch area are detected at the same time, triggering the virtual character to shoot the position pointed by the crosshair displayed under the current presentation view during a process of changing the presentation view according to the screen sliding operation.

Abstract: A wagering game system and method having a sports-themed bonus game to win a bonus prize, or to select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, include a gaming device having a monetary input device, a user interface, and a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance, deduct the selected wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. The bonus game enables the player to win a bonus prize, or select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, using a bonus prize input device to control simulated motion of a displayed sports figure to perform a sports skill, wherein results of the sports skill determine whether the player wins the bonus prize, or which bonus prize is selected. The processor is programmed to adjust difficulty of the sports skill based upon a skill level of the player.

Abstract: A wagering game system and method having a skill-based arcade-style bonus game to win a bonus prize or to select one of a plurality of bonus prizes include a gaming device having a monetary input device, a user interface enabling a player to select a wager for a game of chance and initiate a cash out operation, and a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance, deduct the wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. A skill-based bonus game enables the player to win or select a bonus prize and includes a plurality of player selectable indicia. The player is enabled to select winning combinations of the indicia to win or to select the bonus prize. The processor is programmed to adjust at least one bonus game parameter based on a skill level of the player.

Abstract: A prediction gaming system is disclosed. The system allows users to predict live scores on a mobile platform ball-by-ball in a Cricket game before the ball is bowled while the game is in progress. There is a user interface (UI), a fast live score feed methodology, user prediction capture, reconciliation and reward framework. The methods and systems described here are further applicable to other sports including tennis, where the methods are applicable point-by-point and in baseball, applicable pitch-by-pitch.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for rendering a graphical user interface of an online game system on a display of a terminal, including: rendering, in the graphical user interface, at least one virtual resource object; detecting whether a configuration option in the game system is enabled, entering a first control mode in accordance with a determination that the configuration option is enabled; rendering, in a skill control display area in the graphical user interface, at least one skill object corresponding to multiple character objects; detecting, from a user of the terminal, a skill release operation gesture on the at least one skill object in the skill control display area; and performing a skill release operation, on a currently specified target object, of a skill to be triggered and supported by at least one skill object corresponding to one or more of the multiple character objects.

Abstract: A system and method for determining credit for a sale is provided. The system determines a location of the electronic communication device at the time of the sale. The system determines, for each of a plurality of retailers, a distance between (a) the location of the electronic communication device at the time of the sale and (b) a location of the respective retailer. The system determines the credit based at least partially on the determined distance between the location of the electronic communication device at the time of the sale and the location of each respective retailer. The system provides the credit to the one or more retailers.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for creating and running contests are provided. In the method and apparatus one or more groups of predetermined criteria based on one or more user posts collected by a software client are generated. The one or more groups of predetermined criteria to one or more challenges are assigned. A response to the one or more challenges is received. In response to receiving the response to the one or more challenges, the response to the one or more predetermined criteria is compared and the correctness of the received response is determined.

Abstract: The inventions herein relate to novel games of chance and apparatus, systems and methods for their play. In certain embodiments, the existing lottery infrastructure is used in conjunction with electronic remote game play. A player receives a ticket identification number (TIN), optionally via lottery game play, and then plays an electronic game based upon the TIN. The remote system contains information associated with the TIN, for example, identification of which game will be played, and in a predetermined context, whether the player is to win or lose, and if they win, the form of the prize.