System and method for interactive game-play scheduled based on real-life events

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6758754
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09373578

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A method and system for providing on-line game competition are provided. Players select their favorite teams, join with other fans of the team, and compete against players on the opposite team. Teams compete against each other in matches, where matches are based on schedules of real-life events, such as sports schedules or entertainment schedules. Players are grouped with other players associated with their favorite teams, and matches are organized. Various trivia questions may be presented, and players have a predetermined period of time to answer the questions. Points may be awarded based on a player's success in competition and the overall teams success in matches. Further, prizes are awarded based on points received by a player.

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OPENTV INC275 SACRAMENTO STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94111

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lamb, Richard Edward Pelham Manor, NY 2 273
Lavanchy, Eric Robert New York, NY 1 273
Zito, Anthony Frank Brooklyn, NY 1 273

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