Product promotion and sales in computer games, simulations, and the like
OwnerRobert Salinasinventor
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Abstract
A system and method for promotion and sale of products within computer games or simulations wherein at least one promoted product is brought to the attention of a player. Upon performing at least one action, the player may select a promoted product, receive information about the promoted product, achieve enhanced performance during game play, and/or purchase the promoted product. The various embodiments illustrate the promoted product may be anything from goods and services to contracts to interests in real property.
Claims31
A computer-implemented method for promotion of products within an electronic game, comprising:
- receiving at least one input from a player, whereby the player is identified;
- displaying at least one graphical object representing a promoted product, whereby the promoted product is brought to the attention of the player;
- and
- in response to at least one action being performed by the player, processing at least one request from the player, whereby the promoted product is selected.
A computer-implemented method for promotion of products within an electronic game, comprising:
- displaying at least one graphical object identifying a promoted product, whereby the promoted product is brought to the attention of the player;
- in response to at least one action being performed by the player, modifying an operational parameter of the electronic game;
- and
- wherein the operational parameter is capable of enhancing the performance of the player.
A computer system comprising:
- a display;
- at least one processor in communication with the display;
- at least one storage medium in communication with the processor;
- wherein the processor operates at least a promotion engine based at least in part on instructions stored on the storage medium;
- wherein the promotion engine conducts at least one promotion;
- wherein the promotion includes displaying at least one promoted product on the display;
- and
- in response to at least one action being performed by the player, modifying the instructions with respect to at least one operating parameter.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.