TW541477B - Advertisement feedback system for a user profile based network gaming system - Google Patents

Abstract

A system, method and article of manufacture are provided for fulfilling and reporting a request for more information on a product or service in an advertisement displayed during use of a network system, i.e. a network gaming system. This system stores profiles of users of the network system. After a user logs onto the network system, an advertisement by a sponsor of the network system is displayed on a visual display of the particular user sometime during the user's use of the network system. In response to an action by the user, the network system sends the particular user the information they requested in the medium that the user prefers, i.e. e-mail, fax, print out, etc. The advertiser may also be notified of the request and subsequent fulfillment.

Description

Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7-~ ^ __ [_ V. Description of the Invention (/) Field of the Invention The present invention refers to general advertisements, especially related to the advertisements of online game systems. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The increasing number of people accessing the Internet and the World Wide Web (WWW) has led to the design of online game systems. The purpose is to allow remote users to participate in video with other Internet users through the Internet. Games (including interactive video games) or compete with each other. Internet service providers must often play sponsored advertising on the user's screen to offset the cost of providing the gaming system. As the number of online games and various types of players continues to increase, these providers need to find ways to enable sponsored advertising to reach users in specific market segments. Sponsors may also provide bonuses to users of online game systems, and they usually want to know what distribution of user groups of the online system belongs to. In order for network system providers to retain sponsored companies and generate additional revenue, they must try their best to provide a variety of distribution of the user's marketing ethnicity, and find out who will be interested in the sponsor's products or services. The network system provider may have a lot of previously collected user record information, such as the income, interests and activities of a particular user. This information is usually required when a user signs up to play a game or redeems a prize. However, if the number of users owned by this provider is quite large and the distribution of the ethnic groups to which it belongs is quite diverse, 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 1 is required. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ） J ---------- · Installation -------- Order ---- i——Aw (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 541477 A7 '__B7___ V. Explanation of the invention (>) (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 贽 It may be a little difficult to help users interested in recording information. In this case, if it is not wise to provide the user records to the sponsor in full, because the sponsor has to perform a screening action on all user records, only after investing a lot of money and time can it be determined who has the right Possible consumers. Therefore, it is very important for the network system provider to establish an efficient system to provide user record information of specific marketing groups for the specific sponsors interested or wanted. The online game system provider can also provide one or more prizes from different sponsors for users to choose from. In this case, the sponsor will be interested to know which users have selected the prizes of that particular sponsor. If there is a network system provider with a large number of prizes to choose from, then the network system provider must also Overcome the difficulties of establishing a notification system and send marketing group information for specific users to specific sponsors. The problem encountered when the consumer cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs printed another network system provider when notifying users of their preferences to specific sponsors is that the interests of most users will be affected by the advertisements they saw at the time. If the ad no longer appears, users will gradually lose interest in the particular product or service of the ad. Therefore, the provider must think of a way to find out the interests of the users at the same time as the advertisements are broadcast, and then be able to pass the marketing group information of the interested users to the sponsors of that particular advertisement. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention is applicable to network systems, especially for online game systems. The present invention is used to inform users of the wide range of broadcasts when using the network system. (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 541477 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (彡) (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page). The system allows online game system providers to target specific users and inform specific advertisers of specific user interests. Therefore, the present invention allows the providers of such network systems to have powerful tools to know how to push sponsors' advertisements to specific market segments. The advertisement feedback system of the present invention stores a plurality of users in a network system User records of, after a user logs in to the network system, the advertisement of the sponsor of the network system is displayed on the display screen of the user while the specific user is using the network. Based on the user's response, the network system sends the user record of the specific user to the sponsor. This user record may contain much of the previously collected information, so this system enables network system providers to provide a wealth of information about users of network systems. In one embodiment, the network system is an online game system, and users can play online games. The advertisement may be related to the prize of a specific game in the online game system. In the example, 'One option is that after a user receives a prize, the user's user record is transmitted to the advertiser. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. In one embodiment of the present invention, when a user generates an action when an advertisement is played, there is a possibility that the user clicks on the displayed advertisement. Find out the user's interest in a particular advertisement. In this embodiment, the network system provider can send the user's interest to the sponsor when the user actually experiences the advertisement of a particular sponsor. This embodiment also allows a network system provider to determine which advertisements are more interesting to users. And the provider can use this information to arrange advertisement playback and broadcast time so that the advertisement can reach the network system 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 3 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 ___B7 ____ ^. 5. The user of the invention description (f) exerts the greatest effect. Those skilled in the art will have a good understanding of the advantages of the present invention after reading the following description of the invention and various illustrations. Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 is a diagram of a wide area network system connected to several game devices, and a prize exchange system according to one of the specific embodiments of the present invention; 3 is a general functional diagram of the prize redemption system according to one of the specific embodiments of the present invention in FIG. 1; FIG. 4 is a functional diagram illustrating various interfaces that are accessed when a user uses the present invention, and the basic support of these interfaces Components; Figure 4A is a functional diagram illustrating how the prize database server of the present invention operates, and Figure 5 is a system diagram illustrating software components of one of the game devices of the present invention, and related further multivariate servers; Figure 6 FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the related operations of the present invention; FIG. 7 illustrates the steps of the present invention to perform the 602 player registration operation of FIG. 6; FIG. 8 illustrates the steps of the present invention to perform the 604 game point purchase operation of FIG. 6; Steps of executing the 608 game start operation in FIG. 6 of the present invention; FIG. 10 illustrates the steps of executing the 610 error processing operation in FIG. 6 of the present invention 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 4 paper rule Applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) " " " " " " " " I 、 --------- i II I --- Order -------- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 541477 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (r) Steps; Figure 11 illustrates the steps to perform the 612 prize reward operation in Figure 6 of the present invention (please Read the notes on the back before filling out this page). Figure 11A illustrates the method of the present invention for deciding to participate in the system game tournament payment; Figure 12 illustrates the steps of performing the 614 prize redemption operation of Figure 6 of the present invention; Figure 13 illustrates the schematic of the present invention User interface; and FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating actions related to the advertising feedback feature of the present invention. Detailed description of the preferred embodiment Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the present invention, which can be redeemed for prizes obtained while playing games on several online game devices. As shown in FIG. 1, a wide area network 100, such as the Internet, is connected to several game devices 102 to facilitate the achievement of a prize redemption system. Each of these game devices 102 can display a user interface which allows the user to play several games. There is another prize database server 104 in the figure, which is used to connect the game device 102 via the wide area network 100 and communicate with the protocol such as Transmission Control Protocol (TCP / IP) or IPX. Another option is that the prize database server 104 can also be considered at least as part of the gaming device 102. In use, the prize database server 104 will first receive a user identification code representing the user from the game device 102. After the game is over, the prize database server 104 will also receive a sign of the game result. Prize data 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 5 This paper size is applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 541477 A7 B7 5. Description of the invention (deduction) The library server 104 will also be based on the user ’s current or previous As a result of playing the game, track down the reward points. In addition, the function of the prize database server 104 also allows prize points to be redeemed for prizes. Continuing to refer to FIG. 1, at least some of the gaming devices 102 include a dedicated gaming unit 106 for use with a television for the purpose of playing various games or for portable use. Such an exclusive game unit 106 may be a game containing a Nintendo, SEGA, or SONY game player, or a personal digital assistant installed like a palm pilot (pALM PILOT). In a specific embodiment, each dedicated game unit 106 has a modem connected to a wide area network for communication purposes. And another possible specific embodiment is that each exclusive game device may include a cartridge 108, in which one or more specific games may or may not be installed, and data may be stored, that is, an identification code and a game result identifier. . Such a cassette 108 can further pass through a specially designed port, such as a DEXDRIVE connected to a computer, and can be separated from the host computer to receive data. , And the port can be connected to the wide area network 100 for communication purposes. As for personal digital assistants like handheld pilots, modules such as HOTSYNC can be used to communicate with the computer. In another specific embodiment, at least some parts of the game device 102 include a desktop or laptop computer 110, and a modem is connected to the wide area network for communication. In another specific embodiment, at least some parts of the game device 102 include a server 112, so that it can communicate with several computers 11 via a wide area network 100. Another possibility is that some parts of the game device may contain independent units, so that it can be printed at the place where the game device is placed. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 6 This paper standard applies to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 Specifications (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page)-Install -------- Order -------- · Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs System 541477 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (7) Prize points, whether it is tickets, vouchers, magnetic cards, barcode cards or any other form of "smart card". For more information on such game devices, see U.S. Patent No. 5,292,127 to Kelly et al. For a complete description. It should be noted that the game devices mentioned above can be used in any combination. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of one of the aforementioned computers 110. As shown in the figure, the input device 200 may allow a player or user to provide input to the game device, and influence the game during the game to achieve one or more predetermined goals or scoring tasks, and obtain a prize or other kind of naked reward. The input device 200 can also be used to select a prize in the prize redemption system of the present invention, or an individual input control can also be used as a prize function of the game device. Player input usually consists of controls such as buttons, keyboards, dials, joystick controls, touch screens, trackballs, mice, guns, steering wheels, foot pedals, language input via a microphone, or any other Game instructions provided such as playing games and providing inputs for selection. For example, the player can move the joystick to control the pictures displayed on the TV screen. Each form of user input can provide a special game instruction to the computer, and the computer will interpret the instruction and affect the state of the game and the results of the game. With continued reference to FIG. 2, the computer 110 receives signals and instructions from the player input device 200, and translates / interprets those signals and instructions so that the game process can be updated. The computer 110 preferably includes a microprocessor 202, a random access memory 204, a read-only memory 206, and an input / output 210. Any processor or controller sufficient to control the gaming machine can be used as the microprocessor 202. For example, the microprocessor 202 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW suitable for many mechanical gaming applications 7 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)

-ϋ ϋ ϋ ϋ —A (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) —I ---------- Installation -------- Order Printed by the Ministry of Intellectual Property Bureau employee consumer cooperatives Printed by the Ministry of Economics Intellectual Property Bureau employee consumer cooperatives 541477 A7 B7 V. Invention description (沴) is Intel 8031 8-bit microprocessor 'It includes eight data lines and 16 bits Address line. Or, a more powerful processor, such as a Pentium / Power PC-level microprocessor, or a special graphics or software signal processor. The microprocessor 202 executes software stored in memory. Indicate a program written that recognizes game instructions from the player's input device 200. Software instructions can be stored in a "computer-readable medium" which can include memories such as random access memory and read-only memory Media, magnetic disks, magnetic tapes, optically readable media 'like CD ROM, semiconductor memory, like memory chips or personal computer memory card international association cards (PC cards), and so on. No matter which medium it is, it can be in the form of portable items, such as small disks, floppy disks, magnetic tapes, memory components, etc., or in the form of relatively large or immovable items, such as hard disk drives. The microprocessor 202 and the random access memory 204 are linked together via a data (D) / address (A) / control (C) bus 208, so that the random access memory 204 can be used temporarily during the game. Memory (scratch memory) and other functions. The read-only memory 306 is preferably a removable and programmable unique memory (EPROM) containing a startup instruction of the microprocessor 202 and an operating system. The method of connecting the random access memory 204 and the read-only memory 204 to the microprocessor 202 via a bus 204 is a process for people skilled in the art. Clearly understand. I / O 210 includes driver buffers, drivers, ports, registers, and other analog and / or digital circuits to serve as the interface between the output and input buses 208. Game output device 212 and input device

4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW I ---------- install -------- order ---- 5 ----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 8 541477 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (7) It can be connected to output / input 210. For example, the display screen can be connected to the output / input 210. In this way, a microprocessor or another TV processor can control the presentation of the image on the display screen, which is well understood by those skilled in the art. Computers can include plug-in interface cards, such as TV cards, 3D picture cards, sound cards, control cards, and so on. Standard peripherals can be connected to input / output 210 as input device 200 and output device 212, such as CD-ROM slots, storage devices (floppy drives, hard drives, etc.), personal computer cards, printers, touchpads, etc. Stylus and tablet, voice recognition microphone, camera or communication device. Fig. 3 is a functional diagram illustrating an overview of interactions among various users, computers, servers, business entities, etc., during the use of the present invention. As shown therein, in a specific embodiment, a user uses a game device, such as a computer, to directly or indirectly access a server that provides several games in operation 300. In a specific embodiment, the user can also access the game server via a specific related or unrelated website. Then, in operation 302, the user logs in, purchases points (optionally), and plays a game provided by the server. During the game, any prize points are stored in the user's account, as shown in homework 304. Continuing to refer to FIG. 3, the user is informed that the points he has gained from the game are shown as assignment 306. Thereafter, in operation 308, the user can once again use the game device to access the prize database server, which may be connected to or separated from the game server. The user's account will be checked to confirm the points he or she is currently receiving prizes, see Assignment 310. Next, at work 312 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW c This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (2ΐθ X 297 mm) • I ---------- install ------- -Order ---- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 541477 Printed by A7 '—----—- B7 Invention Information (丨 ο)' Game Information 'in the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Consumer Cooperatives The library will order the prize selected by the user from the prize seller, and the prize will be given to the user in operation 3U. If a prize point representing a particular prize has been issued in assignment 316, the prize database server will not request any selection action before ordering assignment 312. The manner in which any currency is derived by the present invention can be distributed in several ways. For example, the owner of a hosted website can get paid by providing a hosted website to a game. See assignment 318. In addition, game developers can get paid for homework 32. The prize seller may receive the prize cost, transportation, handling, etc. in operation 322. The functional diagram of FIG. 4 illustrates some user interfaces, supporting software, and hardware related to changes in the flowchart of FIG. 3. In terms of hardware, it can be seen that the server 400 storing the software includes a game setting cassette, an advertising cassette 404, and a prize redemption cassette 406. It should be noted that any of these cassettes can be executed from a separate server. In use, the user interface 405, such as a web page of a hosting website, allows access to the game interface 407 via the game setting cassette 402 of the server 400. In contrast to the operation 302 of the method of FIG. 3, the current method does not require the user to log in or purchase credits. On the contrary, through the advertisement box 404, the advertisement provides a source of funds during the game. After getting some prize points naked, the user is forwarded to the prize exchange interface 409 controlled by the prize exchange card box 406. After gaining access to the prize exchange interface 409, the user must log in via the login interface 411, unless the user is already logged in at that time. After that, confirm

4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) J ----— II --- installation -------- Γ ---!- --- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 541477 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (//) Interface 410 will be displayed, showing that the prize has been delivered. One option is to place the cookie on the user's computer during operation 412. A 4 A is a general function diagram illustrating the operation of the prize database server of the present invention. Regardless of whether the present invention is implemented as shown in Fig. 3 or Fig. 4 or otherwise, the prize database server can perform basic operations. In particular, the prize database server can be used to redeem prizes for games played on several online gaming devices. To do this, the prize database server can connect to the gaming device by borrowing a wide area network, such as the Internet, or any other communication system that operates 450. After the connection, the prize database server receives a user identification code corresponding to the user in operation 452 from the game device, and also receives a sign of the game result when the user plays the game. See assignment 454. Prizes In addition to allowing the reward points of a certain prize to be redeemed for prizes, the Bakery Warehouse will also track the many reward points obtained by the user's game results, as shown in the same assignments 458 and 456, respectively. Figure 5 illustrates software that can be installed in any of the gaming machines mentioned here and above. The client (end) software 501 includes a startup module 500, a communication module 502, and a buffer module 504. These modules provide interfaces to the game module 506, the modem 505, the internal storage 510, and other game devices. element. The above-mentioned module constitutes an application program interface (API). If it is a Win32 game, it can be accessed by C ++ dll. If it is a JAVA APPLET game, it is encrypted by scrambled encryption. Obfuscated JAVA class 〇4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 11 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) — I I ------ installed ------- -Order ---- „----- (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) 541477 A7 B7 ^ ___ Printed invention description (/ work) by the Consumers’ Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (Please read first Note on the back, please fill in this page) In the figure, you can also see the server-side (SerVer-side) software 512. The server-side software includes the secure credit card transaction module 5H, shopping module, group 516, advertising module 518, Redemption module 520, payment server 522 that can be connected to any gaming device via web server 524, and related firewalls 5 2 6. You can also include several support servers $ 2 8 as the user thinks To make the program in Figure 3 work For effective execution, variables or game settings must be transmitted from the server to the game device, and further identification codes and game results must be transmitted from the game device to the server. Game settings include prize points awarded for various results such as the game possible Table. For example, in the course of the game, 10 points can be awarded for every 1,000 points won. Another example of game settings can include various functions including enabling or disabling the game, depending on the identification code. The location of the user indicated depends on the location of the user. It should be noted that the transmission of the identification code and game results to the game server is very important for the prizes to be redeemed for the reward points awarded to the users. Another example of game settings is the identification code and other information exchanged for various purposes, which can be explained in more detail here. In order to complete the exchange of information, the startup module 500 is used to form an interface with the game module 5Q6, and Request information from the communication module 502 as needed. Each time the information is requested, the startup module 500 connects the game module 506 and the communication module 50. 2 Mutual verification, the reason will be very clear later. Therefore, the startup module 500 can be modified individually according to the game you play. For security considerations, additional information related to the game developer can also be stored Youyou 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW ι This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau Staff Consumer Cooperatives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 —----- B7___ V. Invention Description (/ Fantasy Server. The communication module 502 then requests a lot of information from the server. These requests are made through modems. Various features are also provided in consideration of situations where the game server may be unable to connect or the connection may be temporarily interrupted. First, after a request receives information from the server, the information is stored in an internal storage that can constitute any kind of memory. In this way, when the server cannot be connected, the game settings can be directly Internal memory retrieval. In addition, the communication module 502 can be converted to manually or automatically connect with the server periodically or for synchronization purposes at any other time. Since the present invention can be used in many kinds of games, communication with the game server sometimes has to make compromises. Therefore, it is preferable that the game machine itself needs to perform at least some calculations. The information is received from the game machine through an application programming interface (API), calculated by the game server, and then sent back to the game device. In addition, the communication module 502 can also obtain core assets from the game server for storage on the client computer. This core asset can be used with any other kind of game, including general graphics, game cards, sound effects, Mahjong tiles, and more. These core assets can be downloaded, updated, deleted or supplemented as needed. These requirements, which can be implemented through the application programming interface to communicate the necessary information, are now discussed below. This feature can provide requirements including several URL-based. These requirements can correctly format the data, connect to the server, use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) to transfer the data to the game server, and then properly format the code returned and any data returned by the server. The communication layer is responsible for formatting parameters to 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 13 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) J Pack -------- Order ------- ---- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 541477

^ ___ I Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (/%) and maintain as many internal parameters as possible, which helps the game module 506 not to constantly pass the same parameters. However, the game module 506 is responsible for properly processing the codes returned by the server. Here are some examples of requirements: Select game settings: This feature comes in several different forms. First, if it is required by a JAVA APPLET game, then it can be safely assumed that the player is connected to the Internet, that is, the Internet. In this case, regardless of whether the game is play-for-fun You can safely retrieve game settings from the game server. Any other kind of game in the demonstration state needs to use the default game settings. Any other kind of paid game status assumes that it is safe to ask the server to obtain game settings. Each data of each game is different, and the data is returned in the form of name-value pairs (for example: "P〇intSLevelll = 10"). The gaming machine is responsible for extracting every piece of known data. This requirement is also used to make the game version effective. If it is not the latest version, the game cannot be continued. This will help ensure reliable Redeem the game. Start the game: In a demonstration game, this requirement may or may not work. With this request, the server will get points to play and try to keep it in the player's account. But before doing so, the server will 'decide if the player is subject to any special business rules that make him unplayable. When the player is successfully validated, the server will add a column to the database table, showing that the player has started the game, 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 14 This paper standard applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) ----------- Installation -------- Order— Κ ----- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) Ministry of Economy Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau employee consumer cooperative 541477 κι, ^ _Β7_ —_ V. Description of the invention (/ 〇 Then send the appropriate return code back to the game machine. End the game: In the game in the demonstration state, this requires maybe Yes, maybe not. This request is sent to the prize database server to provide game data including the end time and score. This data is used to update the columns of the database added at the beginning of the game. The score is passed to the points Change the conversion table of the prize points to determine whether any reward should be given. This requirement will also prompt the player's account to change the prize points appropriately. GetNextlnstaPrizes: In the game in the demonstration state, this The request may or may not work. This request is sent to the prize database server for a description of the next specific award and its unique prize identification number. The redemption engine on the server generates this database. All subsequent specific awards The prizes are determined in advance according to the previous prizes, and are stored on the game device regionally. The server will pay attention to the prize identification code to compare with the request to win the instant prize (wonlnstaPrize). The immediate prize (wonlnstaPrize): the game in the demonstration state This request may or may not be performed. This request is used when a particular award is naked, and the prize identification code of that specific award is sent to the server in the redemption box for confirmation. This makes at least the following three events Will take effect: • If game points are won, these points will be added to the player's account. • If prize points are naked, these points will be added to the player's account. • If the item is naked, This product will be added to the player's shopping cart. 4Hickman200066tw: LAZ1P035.TW 15 This paper size applies to China Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) I ----------- ^ -------- J0 --- r ---- (Please read the note on the back first (Fill in this page again) 541477 A7

5. In the description of the invention (A). The collection of goods will wait until the player check-out. Get points (getAvailableCredits): In the demo game, (please read the notes on the back before filling this page) This requirement may or may not be implemented. This requirement is used before the start of each game, and the available points are displayed to the player. Can play (canPlay): In the game in the demonstration state, this requirement may or may not be possible. This requirement is used as a function of segmentation, to check the business rules that prevent the game (parental monitoring, bad accounts, points available, etc.). Viewing ads (getAdvertisement): In a demonstration game, this requirement may or may not be possible. get on. This requirement is used to retrieve the latest advertisement to be played. This can be done by calling out the advertisement in the form of an advertising identifier and checking to see if the correct advertisement has been downloaded. If the correct advertisement is not downloaded, the preset advertisement that has already been downloaded will appear. In the process, when the player is playing the game or browsing the relevant website, the download action starts to get the latest advertisement. PostGameStatus: This requirement will set a fixed game status when a game device crashes or the connection fails. Get game status (getGameStatus): This request will get fixed data from the game device (see Post-Game Status P0stGameStatus). Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. GetEnrors: This request retrieves any error information generated during the use of the game device. In terms of security, variables that pass detection can be named in an anti-intuitive, obscure way. For example, a variable related to a personal identification number can be named "Prizes-Points-Rewards". In addition, 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW ^ This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------ 541477 A7

V. Explanation of the invention (\ (?) Digital signals can also be used when printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Even if the security is violated, the invention itself can prevent major fraud because of the prize Points are part of the game points required to play the game. In addition to the above features, 'When a certain place starts to flow to the server, the present invention can block all future requests sent from that place. Fig. 6 is a functional diagram illustrating various features related to using the method of the present invention. Various operations shown in the functional diagram of Fig. 6 include player registration operation 602, purchase point operation 604, and selection game operation 606. , Player game operation 608, error processing operation 610, reward prize operation 612, prize exchange operation 614. It should be noted that the above functional features of the present invention can be executed with or without the order. For example, 'the purchase is not required in the demonstration state Game point assignments 604, while rewards and prize redemption assignments 612 and 014 are not compulsory. In addition, 'If prizes are executed If you redeem homework 614, you do not need to register the homework 602. However, only when a muitipie game exists, you need to select game homework 606, and error processing homework 610 is not mandatory. Figure 7 g The steps performed by the player registration operation 602 in FIG. 6 of the present invention. The player registration can be performed by the prize database server at any time 'or in some specific embodiments, it is not performed at all if it is a demonstration state. In a specific embodiment, the player registration is only required to redeem the prize points. In such a specific embodiment, the registration procedure clearly states that if the user does not register, the user will lose all his nakedness. Prize points: 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 17 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) J ---------- ^ Installation -------- Order ---------- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 -----____ B7 ___ V. Description of Invention (/ & ) When registration is required, Assignment 7 02 will provide an unregistered player registration link. Such a link can launch an interface, such as prompting the user to obtain a username, or user ID, and password for himself. See assignment 704. In addition, the registration interface Requires minimal information, such as name and e-mail account. Optional information, such as demographics such as age and gender, game preferences, etc., can be entered if the user wishes. Then the necessary inputs are determined. Whether the information is complete is completed in decision 706. After entering the minimum required information, operation 708 will send a confirmation message to the user. At any time, the user can update any of the above profile data. For security reasons, the user can also choose not to change the user ID. Another option is to provide a hint to help users remember their ID and / or password. In a specific embodiment, a registered user, or primary account holder, can set up many secondary accounts for secondary account holders. This function allows the parent to play the role of the primary account holder and control various characteristics of the secondary account holder that may include the children of the parent. Examples of characteristics that each user may change independently or simultaneously include the length of time that a sub-account holder can play a game or a specific time, the number of game points that can be purchased in a specific time, or the types of games that can be played. The control of the types of games that can be played can be based on the current game industries rating system ° In addition to restricting the ability of the secondary account holder to use the invention, the primary account holder also has the exclusive right to modify and / or delete the current account , Transfer 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 18 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 1 · ---------- ml · pack -------- Order —r— (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) A7

Game points, prize points and prizes are given to / or from various sub-accounts, which allows the pass points to be concentrated to obtain the desired prizes, etc. In order to increase the secondary account, the 'primary account holder may be required to enter at least one valid credit card number' to obtain money. The hard thing is that the financial test is over ... The Zhang is card cannot be used to pay the unused host. In addition, the game points, awards, and prizes cannot be transferred between the main shantyrs to prevent fraud. . FIG. 8 illustrates the steps performed by the game credit purchase operation 604 of the present invention_6. These game points are used to play games to get prize points naked. It should be noted that in some embodiments, it is not necessary to purchase game points because there are advertisements or the game is played in a demonstration state. The steps of FIG. 8 begin by deciding whether the player has registered 800. If not, player job 602 (see Figure 7) is executed. Once it is confirmed that the registration is completed, the operation 804 allows purchase of game points. At the time of purchase, the game points are automatically stored in the corresponding assignment 806 account. The system has the ability to provide non-linear purchasing capabilities, giving players the incentive to purchase a larger number of points at a lower unit cost. For example, when buying points, players can buy 10 game points for one dollar, 30 game points for 2.5 yuan, 60 game points for 4.75 yuan, and 120 game points for 8.5 yuan. Although the prize database server handles all conversions from money to game points, the conversion factors can also be dictated by the gaming machine's manager. When the player makes a purchase request, the prize database server will activate the account and check the business regulations to verify the user's qualifications. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 19 This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 (Mm) "Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) -------- Order ----- Printed by the Consumers’ Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Garment 541477 A7 --BZ ·-,, ·, _-- V. Description of Invention (W) Purchase. If the user is under parental control or his account has been specifically tagged (flagged), the user will receive relevant information The proper information about how to correct the situation is to contact the service staff. The prize database server can be designed to support "incentive suppliers", and any customers who want to provide free games to them can give them Some customers have a URL and a key code so that they can use a fixed number of game points. The customer or user will go to the Uniform Resource Locator (URL), enter the key code, and receive a fixed number of free game points. In this particular embodiment, the "incentive provider" is responsible for all costs associated with the key code being distributed. Appearing at homework 606 of FIG. 6 is selecting a game to play. The two types of games that can be selected are in exchange for payment and free games including demo games. Paid games need to perform homework 602 and 604 of FIG. 6 first, but if it is a free game, the player registration of homework 602 can be postponed until the prize is redeemed. Free games can include games supported by JAVA APPLET, ShockWave, and Flash. There is no need for communication such as an identification code, and more free games can be created to entice consumers to register with the prize database server. It is important to note that free games may only reward a limited number of prize points. One option is that free games can only stimulate winning. In any case, users can be required to register before the prizes can be redeemed, after which the reward points for rewarding registered users can be restricted or prohibited. In addition, free games can be supported with advertisements. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 20 This paper size is applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----------- installation -------- order r --- -(Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 541477 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (> /) Paid games can be made by JAVA APPLET, ShockWave, Flash, Windows 95 / 98/2000, macro, etc. support. It is important to understand that paid games can include any form of ad-supported games or games supported by any form of compensation scheme. In a specific embodiment, a paid game may be played in a match state. Ideally, all players participating in the game should have the same game settings so that all players have the same opportunity. In a certain type of competition game, that duration type of game will present a different number of games at a fixed time. In each of the above specific embodiments, the game may include a skill game that requires a fixed goal, task, or purpose to enable the game to be performed in a technical manner, and the outcome of the game is mainly determined by the skills displayed by the player. The higher the skill of the player, the more or easier it is for a player to set a goal in the game. Points related to a fixed goal or purpose can be added to the game points, so that higher points as a whole represent a higher skill for the player. Another way is that games can include chance games, and the outcome of the game is mainly determined by luck. It is important to note that opportunity games can be restricted based on the age of the user or / and the geographic location where the user lives. FIG. 9 illustrates the steps of the game assignment 608 of FIG. 6 according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the prize database server is used to receive several identification codes in job 900. For example, an address code representing a website or game console that supports a game will be received. In addition to the address code, the game ID, user ID, prize point ID, status ID, or any other form of Identifier

4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----------- installation -------- order ----_ ----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 541477 Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 _____B7 ___ Description of the invention (> i) (identifier) may be prize database server Roger that. An optional feature is that the prize or any other feature related to the present invention can be determined by any of the above identification codes. In addition, other features of the present invention can also be customized for a specific situation. For example, the cost of game points, prizes, names, number or price of reward points, advertisements, sounds, charts, and / or limited access can be determined by any of the above-mentioned identification methods. change. In each of the above examples, these custom features can be handled by the game server. One of the purposes of using the identification method is to support partnerships, especially partnerships between the prize database server and other game servers. For example, a game server may allow all its players to play a particular game for free, so as to modify the price of its points, but it is limited to a particular website. Similarly, each game server can have its own settings for that website, so when a player starts a game, the prize database server must know where the game originally started in order to restore the appropriate game settings. In addition, players can register with the prize database server or website of the partner game server. In addition, the interface provided by the prize database server can be changed according to the interface of the partner game server, so that the user has the feeling of still interacting with the partner game server, but in fact he or she is serving with the prize database. Device interface. One option is that the activities of all players on each game server can be maintained to track site traffic, so you can pay for game point income, commissions for business advertising, and charge advertising fees. In addition to helping partnerships, identification methods can be used to control certain 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 22 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) Γ% Read the precautions on the back first Fill out this page} Install -------- Order ^ 541477

Printed by users of consumer cooperatives in the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. As mentioned earlier, the age or account status of the user, that is, the secondary account holder, affects the user's ability to use some features of the present invention. In addition, the 'user ID' can be used to indicate the user's location. This can be achieved by referring to the user's registration information or tracking the user's IP address into the server. With such a geographic identifier, the present invention can prevent certain games from being played in accordance with local regulations, which may be particularly helpful in the "game of chance" discussed earlier. It is important to note that selective game settings may change in each different jurisdiction. After receiving the identification method, decision 902 determines whether the current version of the game is present and valid. If the current version is not accepted, the installer in operation 904 will be executed. The installer can be downloaded from the prize database server and then executed on the game device. After confirming that the current version of the game in the game device is valid, the advertising software can be executed. However, before execution, the adware will be found in operation 906, and then decision 908 will determine whether there is an effective adware. If not, the advertisement is updated in operation 910 by downloading or the like. Finally the game is executed in job 912. Adware can be run during game slots or games in progress. Such advertisements can be static footage, cartoons, movies, sounds, and so on. Advertisements sponsored by company names, prize providers, game providers, or other sources may be displayed, and in other features of the invention, advertisements may be directly related to prizes or game information. For example, sponsors can be directly related to prizes, which can increase the effectiveness of such advertisements. The sponsor can also be 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 23 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) ------------ Φ-pack ----- --- Order --- l · ---- Φ (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 541477 A7 B7 Invention Description (> y) Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economy Of the games in exchange for display ads for the players, or may simply pay the advertising time fee to the game or prize database server. Even a player can play an advertiser-sponsored game, and if he completes a task, he will directly win the advertiser's prize. Therefore, using the linked advertisement and prize redemption system described here provides game operators with a variety of revenues from advertisers, and also allows sponsors to provide more effective advertising. Fig. 10 illustrates steps performed by the error processing job 610 of Fig. 6 according to the present invention. Error handling will be performed when the prize database server loses connection with the desktop or laptop, as determined by decision 1000. If the test loses connection, the game parameters in the prize database server will not be updated at the end of the game. Therefore, to compensate the user, a fixed amount of game or prize points will be given to the user in assignment 1006. Since giving away games or prize points when a connection is interrupted may provide an incentive for an intentional connection interruption while the game is in progress, some precautions must be taken. In a specific embodiment, a method may be used to track players who frequently lose connectivity. The software on the game console, which is the communication module, can try to solve this problem when communication restarts, but if this problem cannot be solved, then the player can have the opportunity to play the game again for free, as long as they do not exceed the free game Or the predetermined maximum number of prize points. The maximum number of reservations for this free game can be a number within a predetermined time interval, for example, ten o'clock per month to limit the adverse effects of fraud. When the user exceeds his predetermined maximum free game points in decision 1002, the user will be notified and receive a customer service phone number in operation 1004. The customer service has the ability to give the user within the appropriate scope. 4Hickman200066tw: LAZ1P035.TW ^ This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ----------- ^ Installation -------- Order—l · — (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 '" " " " 1-" * --- B7 V. Description of the Invention (≫ f) More points. Once the connection is restarted, the communication module will update all data stored in the server before the connection is lost. In the prize prize operation 612 of Fig. 6, various kinds of prizes can be awarded. The so-called prizes, as referred to here, refer to any goods, souvenirs, food, game points, or other physical goods or services that can be provided to players to exchange games, and the price is not limited to the exchange medium used in the game environment. Radios, stuffed animals, toy models, currency-priced coupons used outside the gaming environment, gift certificates, cash, and free games played on consoles are all examples of prizes. Prizes can also be promotional gift certificates or cash prizes to encourage players to return to the current gaming environment as soon as possible in the future. Prize points are different from prizes because they can be used to redeem other types of prizes. In a specific embodiment, the prize points awarded represent a common currency that can be used for prize redemption purposes. In use, there are prizes for all kinds of general prize points. The number of prize points awarded to the player may depend on the game score or other results of the game. In addition, players can reach special or progressive goals to get an extra or special number of general prize points. In a preferred embodiment of the redemption system, the 'prize points' are used as a medium for converting game scores into prize prices. As an option, specific prize points can be awarded, which can be redeemed for specific prizes of the user. A specific prize point must be distinguished from the general points mentioned above. "Specific prize" or "instant prize" refers to a specific prize or prize category here, 4HiCkman20000066tW; LAZ1P〇35TW 25 This paper standard applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm] ------- J Pack -------- Order *-^ ----- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 541477 A7 -__ B7 V. (≫ fe) (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Let players be issued directly or immediately, and in most cases' immediately due to the outcome of a particular winning game machine "Special prize points" refers to an electronic voucher, which can only be exchanged for specific prizes. The prize points', as described here and above, can be awarded in any of various ways. If it is a specific prize point, the same point can be downloaded before the game is started, which can prevent the complexity caused by the connection with the prize database server being interrupted during the game. In addition, this feature allows the player to Before you start the game Resolving the prizes involved in the law also allows specific prize points to be displayed immediately when they are awarded, without delay due to downloading. Alternatively, specific prize points can be displayed even before the game is played. Printed in another specific embodiment, a pre-determined list of specific prize points can be displayed during the game. Ideally, this list of specific prize points It can be generated periodically, for example, 24 hours, depending on business rules. Such business rules can include the current total number of specific prize points that a user has been awarded in the past, the proportion of payouts that are expected to be issued, and the current game. The current average number of game points spent per game, the total number of points currently available for specific prizes, and the price of game points. It should be noted that the above business rules may change due to other factors, such as Access the game's website, player records, etc. If for any reason such information is lacking, the present invention can make use of Preset cards are generated to generate appropriate specific prize points. For additional information on such business rules, please refer to US Patent No. 5,292,127 by Kelly et al., For a complete description. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 26 This paper size applies to China Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm 541477 Printed by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 V. Invention Description (In another specific embodiment, by listing several specific prize points The number and the current number n of remaining or unissued points for that particular prize can provide a kind of "frenzy". In the current state, the rules for awarding specific prize points are similar to those previously discussed, however, the type and number of specific prize points for stomach awards are fixed. It should be noted that when the number of any given prize points reaches zero, such particular prize points may still be listed in the list, but it will be indicated graphically that this particular prize is gone. As an option, the previous specific embodiment may be modified to increase the number of categories and / or specific prize points in some cases. The increase can depend on the number of times a particular game has been played or the number of times different games have been played or reached a game-related goal, thus providing a "limited activity" type of situation. In another embodiment, the prize points may be awarded in a progressive manner. In such a specific embodiment, each user contributes to the collective progressive pool. This progressive total, for example, each game point spent on any gaming device can increase the total pool (pool), which increases according to the number of ad impressions (ideal for advertisers who pay or sponsor progressive scores), fixed Or it can be added automatically at random intervals, manually added by the prize database server operator, and calculated in real time. Progressive totals are accumulated from current and previously played games on any connected gaming device. In a specific embodiment, the cumulative increase rate may be determined regardless of the number of people playing the game or the number of times the advertisement is viewed. The first to reach any progressive goal scheduled on any connected gaming device 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 27 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 public love) I --------- -Installation -------- Order — "----- (Please read the precautions on the back before filling out this page) 541477 Printed by A7 ____ B7 _____ Invention Co-operation of the Consumers' Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Five Economic Ministry xf) The player can win the total number of progressive prize points, and the number of progressive prize points is added to the player's calculation of the prize points. It should be noted that the number of bonus points for progressive prize points can also be awarded instead of bonus points. In order to avoid the need for conversion. Once the progressive bonus score is won, the program restarts according to the preset game continuation. Progressive goals, scores and bonus machines are further described in US Patent 5,292,127 by Kelly et al. Detailed description and complete description. FIG. 11 illustrates the steps of the present invention FIG. 6 to perform the prize awarding operation 612 to avoid the possibility of losing connection with the prize database server. More specifically, FIG. The process of scoring or the number of prize points. As shown in Figure 11, before each game starts, the information including the current progressive trophy points or the number of points, and the tasks in the 1100 and 1102 servers That is, the predetermined increase rate will be retrieved. In use, during the game, the progressive prize points or the number of points will be regularly increased at this increase rate in homework 104. During the game, the current prize points or The number of points can be presented, as shown in Assignment 1106. If the player achieves high scores or other related goals, all items will be awarded a total of progressive prizes or the number of points will be awarded to the user. At the end of the assignment 1108 game, including the current point Information of the number or score is sent to the host server for redemption purposes. Download the increase rate and progressive prize points or scores. Communication with the server can be established at the beginning of the game. In other specific implementations In the example, there is a special method that can be used during the game to s ten calculations% progressive 彳 points increase rate. In this specific embodiment

4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) I .---------- • Installation -------- Order --- -* ---- Stupid 丨 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 28 477 Printed by A7, Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs -------gz_______ Invention Description (^) In the meeting Calculate the current increase rate on a regular basis and use it to calculate the current progressive total to display. In a specific embodiment, such calculations can be performed every two minutes. It should be noted that the increase rate reflects the time required for one prize point to increase and the total number of progressive prize points, such as an increase in prize points every I · 824 seconds. To calculate the current increase rate, you must first determine the total number of times the game has been played. Whenever a certain website on the Internet is in a certain state, such as progressive state, competition, etc., the current total number of times will increase when the game starts. Then, the previous total number of games will be subtracted from the current total number, which of course is larger than the former. The total number of previous games is the total number of games retrieved when the increase rate was last calculated. After that, the difference between the total number of times the game is currently played and the total number of times the previous game has been played, multiplied by the number of bonus points that determine the pay-out of the progressive game, and a bonus point is added. Product number. Then, the time from the last calculation of the increase rate is determined by subtracting the time read from the last calculation from the current time. This elapsed time is converted to milliseconds and divided by the product of the number of bonus points. This gives a current rate of increase. In another embodiment, a client computer can store the time it takes for a player to reach a high score or other related goal. Next, after reconnecting to the host server, information including this time can be transmitted to the server. This time can be used with a table with different time and date progressive scores on the host server. For example, as the start time designated by the progressive score continues, the number of progressive scores issued is 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 29 This paper is in accordance with the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 χ 2 listening mm)- --------- Equipment -------- Order --------- (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 541477 Employee Consumer Cooperatives, Intellectual Property Bureau, Ministry of Economic Affairs Printing A7 B7___ V. Description of invention (ice) The head has also been increasing. Further information includes information including the upper limit or maximum progressive score that can be retrieved from the host server before the game starts, or to prevent the progressive score from exceeding a predetermined number any time. Alternatively, this information can be stored and utilized by the host server. These features help prevent fraud. As an option, the game can be played as a tournament. In the game of competition, each user can play against each other. To be fair, the characteristics of the game you play can remain the same. For example, in a card game, an electronic virtual game deck can be used to deliver the same result for each player's game. In order to improve the competition game, the highest score of the game player can be tracked for a considerable period of time to achieve the purpose of issuing a special prize total or part of the highest score. For more information on competition games, refer to U.S. Patent No. 5,292,127 to Kelly et al. For a complete description. Fig. 11A illustrates the manner in which the present invention determines payment for participation in an online game competition. As shown in the figure, homework 1150 first provides several online game consoles so that the game can be played by several players during the game. Such gaming machines allow game points to be exchanged for playing games or rely on advertisers or similar funding providers. After the game is played, homework II52 will receive the result of at least one game played by each player, that is, the score. The result can be delivered to the player manually or automatically. Based on the results of all the players' games, homework 1154 determines the number of prize points or the total number of prizes. It should be noted that the gaming machine already has the ability to convert both game results and appropriate prize points or prizes. This ability is applicable to games played in non-competition games 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 30. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) " 1 --------- -· Equipment -------- Order——r ---- 着-(Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 —--- --B7 _ V. Description of the invention 0 /) is necessary. Then, the first part of the prize points or the total number of prizes will be divided to pay for the competition, and the second part of the prize points or the total number of prizes will be issued to a person or Multiple winning players. See assignments 1156 and 1158. As an option, the first preview part of the second part may be allocated to the first winner, the second predetermined part of the second part may be allocated to the second winner, and so on. In a specific embodiment, at least one winning player may appear in a form available on a web site. Such a form can be updated when the results of at least one game played by another player are received. This process can continue until all results are received. As an option, every time the form is updated, a notification will be sent to at least one player. This notification, ie email, can only be given to those players whose winning results will be affected, or to anyone else who wishes. In a specific embodiment, the prize points or prizes may be determined by the sum of the game results received by each player. This sum can be divided by the total number of games played by each player. This process will obtain the average result of each game per player. The number of prize points or the total number of prizes can be determined based on the sum of the average 値 of the players. To increase motivation, each player can be awarded a fixed number of prize points or prizes, regardless of the outcome of the game. Note that the game experience of each player can be set to the same. In addition, the online game system can modify the experience for each game. In the example of a trivia game, the online game system can follow 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 31 This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) I .---- ------ Equipment -------- Order I * · '— «— (Please read the notes on the back before filling in this page) 541477 A7 B7 i. Description of the invention ($ 丄) Competition puzzle The time the quiz game was played. After that, this puzzle quiz game is played every successive time, providing different questions. The actual operation is that all players in the game can give questions to the same group to see if this is their first, second or third participation. After the database questions have been asked, these questions can be reverted to questions from group ~. Fig. 12 illustrates the steps of the prize redemption procedure for job 614 in Fig. 6 of the present invention. To accomplish this, the prize database server is used to display at least one prize redemption interface page in assignment 1200 to allow redemption of prize points. Alternatively, the user interface of the gaming device may include a link to the prize redemption interface page of the prize database server. Once the prize redemption interface page, or "shopping mall", is accessed, the user will be required to register in assignment 602 (see Figure 7), if he or she has not registered in decision 1202 if. After the user's identity has been checked, selecting a desired prize can be performed in operation U04. When the prize point is just the point of the unwanted prize, the user can choose to replace the specific prize point with the general prize point. When selecting the desired prize, the delivery information can be confirmed in assignment 1206. Next, the prizes can be shipped out using any feasible method, and the user's account can be adjusted to reflect the remaining prize points. See assignment 1208. It should be noted that if you just browse the prize redemption interface page, you do not need to register. In another different embodiment, the user may choose to have the prize database server automatically deliver prizes equivalent to any given specific prize point. In this case, the prize database server can use the player 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 32 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the note on the back first? (Please fill in this page again for details) Packing -------- Order ---- Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 __ __ B7 V. The default account settings for invention description (y) Delivery. During the delivery process, the user can receive an email to confirm the delivery and when the prize will be delivered. As an option, the user can be notified that a back-order is required. In addition to the above functions, the prize exchange interface page and the prize database server may include a virtual shopping cart function, a checkout function, and a shipping address modification module. If using the virtual shopping cart function, any special points awarded can be stored here immediately. The prizes described on the prize redemption page can be added or deleted at any desired time. Optionally, the prize redemption interface page can display advertisements, special event announcements, statutes of denial, etc. FIG. 13 is a graphical user interface 1300 that allows playing a prize-enabled game according to the present invention. As shown in the figure, the screen 1302 includes a first display 1304, which shows the number of points left by a certain user based on the user's identification code. The second display 1306 illustrates the total prize points currently awarded to the user. A third display 1308 is also placed on screen 1302. The displayed point is either a point-to-point prize conversion table, a prize list, or the highest score sheet. Screen 1302 also has some links, including a select game link 1310 that allows the game to be selected and a purchase point link 1312 and 1313 that purchase additional game points. After selecting the select game link 1310 or purchase points link 1312, 1313, the user ID and website ID will be transmitted to the prize database server for the same reason as described previously. Shopping links 1314, 1316 also provide a user interface for redemption of prizes linked to the prize database server. After selecting the shopping link 1314 or 1316, the website recognizes 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 33 This paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)- II I --- 丨 Order --- IIIII. Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs A7 B7 5. The description of the invention (3) The code will be transmitted so that the prize The redemption user interface can have specially designed insignias and other "look and feel" features. With continued reference to Figure 13, the start button 1318 can be used to execute the currently selected game. A display bar (1320) can be used to display advertisements, information, or other purposes. In addition, member links 1322 and auxiliary links 1324 can be used to provide various miscellaneous services. The picture shows the game interface 1326 to be executed. Ideally, the game uses dynamic HTML to design the look and feel. FIG. 14 illustrates a selective advertisement feedback function of the present invention. This feature is used to report interest in presenting advertisements when using online systems, especially online gaming systems in the present invention. The system allows system game providers to focus on advertising to a specific user of the network system, and also reports the interest of certain users to a specific advertiser and advertisement. As shown in FIG. 14, the advertisement feedback system of the present invention stores user records of several users in the network system in operation 1400. After the user has registered to the network system in assignment 1402, the sponsor advertisement for the network system will be displayed by the user's virtual renderer in assignment 1404. After the user has taken action, the network system sends the user status to the sponsor. See assignment H06. The user record may contain many previously collected data. Therefore, this system allows network system providers to strategically pass the marketing information of rich network system users. As an option, the method of transmitting marketing information can be selected by the user himself or it can be a communication mode such as electronic mail or ground mail. This option can be found in 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 34 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 cm) 1 · ---------- install ------- -Order ---------- (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) Printed by the Consumers' Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 541477 A7 B7 V. Description of Invention (^) Login, registration or any Effective at other times. In addition, after the user chooses, the user can connect to the website of the network related to the advertiser or click on the advertisement. If marketing information is transmitted by a network provider, advertisers can be informed of the appropriate delivery of the information. Advertisements can be related to prizes offered or games that can be played on online gaming systems. A specific embodiment of such an online game system has a choice, that is, after a user is given a prize, the status of the user can be transmitted to the advertiser. In one embodiment, after the advertisement is displayed, the user may take action. One of the options of this specific embodiment is that the user's action may include the user's actual selection of the advertisement to be presented. In this way, the provider has a way to immediately find out the user's interest in a particular advertisement. With such a specific embodiment, the network system provider can easily transmit the user's interest in the sponsor when the user actually experiences the sponsor's advertisement. This particular embodiment provides a way for network system providers to determine what ads their users are more interested in. With this information, providers can schedule and choose when to present ads in a way that optimizes the effectiveness of ads for users of network systems. Although many specific embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that these are merely examples and are not limiting. Therefore, the breadth and scope of the preferred specific embodiments should not be limited to any of the specific embodiment examples described above, but should be defined in accordance with the scope of the following patent applications and their equivalents. 4Hickman200066tw: LAZ1P035.TW 35 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 1 · ---------- ^ ------- I ------ -(Please read the notes on the back before filling this page)

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541477 Patent application n A8 B8 C8 D8 Sixth, the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs printed a replacement page for employee cooperatives 2003/1/23 Case number: 89123 182 1. A method of advertising feedback, the method includes: storing user records of a plurality of users in a system; A user logs into the system; displays an advertisement posted by an advertiser when the user uses the system; and ~ sends the user's user record to the advertiser based on the result of the user's action. 2. The method according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein the system is an online game system. 3. The method according to item 2 of the patent application, wherein the advertisement is related to a bonus of a game, and the game can be executed on the online game system. 4. The method according to item 2 of the patent application, wherein when the user receives a bonus naked, the user record of the user is transmitted to the advertiser. 5. The method as described in claim 1 wherein the user action occurs when the advertisement is displayed. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the user's action includes clicking the advertisement. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW This paper size is applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 541477 A8 B8 C8 D8 VI. Patent application scope; Replacement page 2003/1/23 U…… Case number: 89123 182 7. The method according to item 1 of the patent application, wherein according to the user's action result, an advertisement identifier is sent along with the user record, thereby allowing a product or service related to the advertisement Can reach that user. 8. The method according to item 7 of the patent application, wherein the information is transmitted through a communication mode selected by the user. 9. A computer-readable medium having a computer program implemented on a computer and a method for performing advertisement feedback, the method comprising: storing a user record of a plurality of users in a system; allowing one of them The user logs in to the system; displays an advertisement placed by an advertiser when the user uses the system; and transmits the user's user record to the advertiser based on the result of the user's action. Please read the note on the back first and then print the page i. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. 10. The computer-readable media as described in item 9 of the patent application, where the system is an online game system. 11. The computer-readable medium as described in claim 10, wherein the advertisement is related to a bonus of a game, and the game can be executed in the online game system. 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 39 This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 541477 Printed by A8 B8 C8 D8, Employee Cooperative of Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 6. Scope of patent application | 4 Replacement page 2003 / 1/23 1 ^ * Case No .: 89123 182 12. The electro-readable medium described in item 10 of the patent application, wherein when the user receives a bonus naked, the user's user record is deleted. Sent to this advertiser. 13. The computer-readable medium as described in claim 9 of the patent application, wherein the user action occurs when the advertisement is displayed. 14. The computer-readable medium according to item 13 of the patent application, wherein the action of the user includes clicking the advertisement. 15. The computer-readable medium according to item 9 of the patent application, wherein according to the result of the user's action, an advertisement identification code will be sent along with the user's record, thereby allowing a product or Service information is delivered to the user. 16. The computer-readable medium according to item 7 of the patent application, wherein the information is transmitted through a communication mode selected by the user. 17. —A method for providing information in an online game system, the method comprising: storing user information of a plurality of users in an online game system; • allowing one of the users to log in to the online game system; Display an advertisement placed by an advertiser when the user uses the online game system; and 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 4i) (Please read the precautions on the back before this page) Ί · < i-lo • line -This paper size is in accordance with China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 541477 A8 B8 C8 D8 Patent Application Replacement Page 2003/1/23 Case No. 89123 182 According to the user information, it will be related to advertising Product or service information of a product or service to the user. 18. The method according to item 17 of the patent application, the system further comprises: when transmitting the user information, a notification is sent to the advertiser at the same time. 19. The method according to item 17 of the patent application, wherein the product or service information is transmitted through one of the communication modes selected by the user. (Please read the precautions on the back page first --- this page) Ding--Line Printed by the Consumers ’Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 4Hickman200066tw; LAZ1P035.TW 41 This paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification ( 210 X 297 mm)