Network architecture to support multiple site real-time video games

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5586257
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08238477

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A system for linking a first computer to a second computer is disclosed. The system of the present invention comprises a network. A first computer is coupled to the network. A second computer is coupled to the network. A server is coupled to the network for receiving a request for direct linking from the first computer and a request for direct linking from the second computer, matching the first computer with the second computer using matching criteria received from the first computer and the second computer, and sending a network address of the second computer to the first computer. The first computer further comprises a circuit for establishing a communication link with the second computer.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Perlman, Stephen G 721 Tiana La., Mountain View, CA 94041 323 18385

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