Methods and related toy and game applications using encoded information

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8615471
APP PUB NO 20100062819A1
SERIAL NO

12400476

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The presently claimed invention relates generally to toys and games that are enhanced with encoded information. One claim recites a method of playing a computerized game including: receiving image or video representing a physical object, the physical object comprising information steganographically encoded therein, the information is carried by the physical object through alterations to data representing at least some features carried by the physical object; utilizing a multi-purpose processor configured to: analyze received image or video to decode information steganographically encoded therein; interrogate a database or storage location with at least some of the information to obtain at least one game attribute associated with information; and modify the at least one game attribute to reflect activity during play of the computerized game. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well.

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DIGIMARC CORPORATION (AN OREGON CORPORATION)9405 SW GEMINI DRIVE BEAVERTON OR 97008

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hannigan, Brett T Philadelphia, US 67 5610
Rodriguez, Tony F Portland, US 366 25282
Sharma, Ravi K Hillsboro, US 167 7480

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