Information & Influence

Creative Industries & Cultural Export Reach

The capacity to be watched, heard and read abroad: the promotion machinery behind film, music, publishing, fashion and games, and the penetration their content achieves in other people's living rooms. One of the capabilities of Culture, Language & Education Diplomacy.

International families: 33k2015 to 2024
Leading country: Japan1.4× the next
All families: 237khome filings included
Over five years: Rising2020 to 2024 against the five before

Year by year

Patent families by country of origin and the year of the earliest filing, 2000 to 2025; 2025 is a part year, still filling in. International families are those for which protection was sought beyond one country.

Volume

International patent families in the capability, by the year of the earliest filing.

Source: Global Institute for National Capability (GINC), 2026. Underlying patents from 107 patent offices, IFI CLAIMS and Google

Share by country

Each country's share of the year's international families, in per cent: the capability's five largest countries of origin, 2015 to 2024, and the rest of the world.

Source: Global Institute for National Capability (GINC), 2026. Underlying patents from 107 patent offices, IFI CLAIMS and Google

Country leaderboard

International patent families, 2015 to 2024, by country of origin. Growth compares the latest five full years with the five before.

Ten largest

Japan

United States

China

South Korea

Taiwan

United Kingdom

Germany

France

Australia

Canada

9,492

7,019

6,834

3,079

1,031

695

693

456

409

403


1	Japan	9,492	28.6%	0.9×	138,796
2	United States	7,019	21.1%	1.1×	16,529
3	China	6,834	20.6%	1.9×	55,703
4	South Korea	3,079	9.3%	1.0×	13,988
5	Taiwan	1,031	3.1%	0.9×	1,975
6	United Kingdom	695	2.1%	1.0×	1,011
7	Germany	693	2.1%	1.0×	1,276
8	France	456	1.4%	1.0×	725
9	Australia	409	1.2%	0.5×	616
10	Canada	403	1.2%	0.8×	769
11	Singapore	292	0.9%	1.9×	378
12	Israel	215	0.6%	0.9×	331
13	Sweden	208	0.6%	0.9×	261
14	Finland	197	0.6%	0.9×	230
15	Switzerland	189	0.6%	1.1×	282
16	Italy	180	0.5%	1.0×	336
17	Netherlands	152	0.5%	0.6×	221
18	India	135	0.4%	1.0×	194
19	Cayman Islands	124	0.4%	2.6×	143
20	Spain	113	0.3%	0.7×	184
21	Denmark	113	0.3%	0.9×	164
22	Austria	109	0.3%	1.1×	142
23	Russia	99	0.3%	0.5×	347
24	New Zealand	92	0.3%	3.6×	111
25	Türkiye	90	0.3%	0.9×	281
26	Ireland	76	0.2%	1.8×	109
27	Hong Kong	65	0.2%	0.5×	137
28	Belgium	63	0.2%	1.0×	95
29	Brazil	45	0.1%	0.7×	203
30	Luxembourg	38	0.1%	0.6×	40
31	Norway	35	0.1%	1.1×	45
32	Poland	34	0.1%	1.1×	115
33	Hungary	30	0.1%	0.3×	85
34	South Africa	21	0.1%	0.3×	23
35	Mexico	16	0.0%	1.3×	42
36	Portugal	16	0.0%	0.6×	25
37	Czechia	14	0.0%	0.6×	50
38	Saudi Arabia	4	0.0%	1.0×	13
39	Liechtenstein	4	0.0%	0.3×	5
40	Malaysia	4	0.0%	0.0×	13

Applicants

The largest applicants by international patent families, 2015 to 2024: across the world, then within each of the five countries with the most families in Creative Industries & Cultural Export Reach. Names are as held in the source and are not consolidated across subsidiaries.

Global

33,201 international families

TENCENT TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD · China

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC · Japan

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD · South Korea

SONY GROUP CORP · Japan

CANON KK · Japan

YAMAHA CORP · Japan

1,397

1,360

815

681

677

656

Japan

9,492 international families

SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INC

CANON KK

SONY GROUP CORP

YAMAHA CORP

NINTENDO CO LTD

SONY CORP

1,222

677

673

656

650

609

United States

7,019 international families

MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLC

Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC

GOOGLE LLC

APPLE INC

SNAP INC

UNIVERSAL CITY STUDIOS LLC

392

285

247

245

205

167

China

6,834 international families

TENCENT TECH SHENZHEN CO LTD

BEIJING ZITIAO NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

NETEASE HANGZHOU NETWORK CO LTD

HUAWEI TECH CO LTD

SZ DJI TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

BEIJING BYTEDANCE NETWORK TECH CO LTD

1,396

597

540

397

226

207

South Korea

3,079 international families

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

LG ELECTRONICS INC

NCSOFT CORP

ELECTRONICS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS RES INST

HYUNDAI MOTOR CO LTD

LINE PLUS CORP

812

149

Taiwan

Japan

South Korea

China

Germany

24,048

16,321

11,491

8,566

3,398

Crosswalk

How Creative Industries & Cultural Export Reach is matched to the patent classifications. The entries below were chosen for it; each stands for itself and everything beneath it in the scheme, 2,189 Cooperative entries in all. A patent family counts when any of its codes, in either scheme and at any office, falls under one of them. Codes since retired are placed under the entries that replaced them.

Entry	Title in the scheme	Why it is chosen	CPC codes	IPC codes	Documents
A63F	Card, board, or roulette games; indoor games using small moving playing bodies; video games; games not otherwise provided for	Card, board and video games	1,393	183	1,444,914
G10H	Electrophonic musical instruments; instruments in which the tones are generated by electromechanical means or electronic generators, or in which the tones are synthesised from a data store	Electronic musical instruments and music synthesis	630	65	300,295
G10D	Stringed musical instruments; wind musical instruments; accordions or concertinas; percussion musical instruments; aeolian harps; singing-flame musical instruments; musical instruments not otherwise provided for	Stringed, wind and percussion musical instruments	115	85	101,107
G10C	Pianos, harpsichords, spinets or similar stringed musical instruments with one or more keyboards	Pianos and similar keyboard instruments	36	35	29,268
G06T13/00	Animation	Computer animation	7	5	73,261
H04N5/222	Studio circuitry; Studio devices; Studio equipment	Television and film studio equipment and special effects	22	10	147,448
G03B19/18	Motion-picture cameras	Motion-picture cameras	5	5	9,523
A63J	Devices for theatres, circuses, or the like; conjuring appliances or the like	Stage, theatre and cinema devices	37	20	25,376

CPC and IPC codes are the codes in use on patent documents, at any office, that fall under the entry. Documents is the larger of the two schemes' counts of documents carrying one of them. An entry with no IPC codes can be told apart only in the Cooperative scheme.

The Cooperative codes in use that count towards Creative Industries & Cultural Export Reach: 2,245 codes on 2,087,643 documents. The 150 most used are listed; the full list is in the cpc-to-capability.csv download.

Code	Title	Under entry	How placed	Documents
G06T13/40	Three-dimensional [3D] animation of characters, e.g. humans, animals or virtual beings	G06T13/00	In the scheme	31,801
A63F13/52	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving aspects of the displayed game scene	A63F	In the scheme	25,797
H04N5/265	Mixing	H04N5/222	In the scheme	25,211
A63F13/35	Details of game servers	A63F	In the scheme	22,246
A63F13/213	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising photodetecting means, e.g. cameras, photodiodes or infrared cells	A63F	In the scheme	20,677
H04N5/2628	Alteration of picture size, shape, position or orientation, e.g. zooming, rotation, rolling, perspective, translation	H04N5/222	In the scheme	20,244
A63F13/30	Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers	A63F	In the scheme	18,999
A63F13/79	Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories	A63F	In the scheme	18,815
H04N5/262	Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects ; Cameras specially adapted for the electronic generation of special effects	H04N5/222	In the scheme	18,537
A63F13/45	Controlling the progress of the video game	A63F	In the scheme	17,922
A63F13/24	Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles	A63F	In the scheme	17,095
H04N5/272	Means for inserting a foreground image in a background image, i.e. inlay, outlay	H04N5/222	In the scheme	16,634
G06T13/80	Two-dimensional [2D] animation, e.g. using sprites	G06T13/00	In the scheme	15,023
A63F13/92	Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing	A63F	In the scheme	13,963
A63F13/12	Retired code	A63F	Retired, by main group	13,784
A63F13/42	Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle	A63F	In the scheme	13,602
A63F13/2145	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads the surface being also a display device, e.g. touch screens	A63F	In the scheme	13,502
A63F13/822	Strategy games; Role-playing games	A63F	In the scheme	13,497
A63F13/211	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers or gyroscopes	A63F	In the scheme	13,488
A63F13/69	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions	A63F	In the scheme	13,290
A63F13/533	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game for prompting the player, e.g. by displaying a game menu	A63F	In the scheme	12,908
A63F13/55	Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress	A63F	In the scheme	12,796
A63F13/00	Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions	A63F	In the scheme	11,931
G10H1/0008	Associated control or indicating means	G10H	In the scheme	11,428
A63F13/65	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition	A63F	In the scheme	11,239
A63F13/10	Retired code	A63F	Retired, by main group	11,177
A63F13/335	Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using wide area network [WAN] connections using Internet	A63F	In the scheme	11,151
A63F13/25	Output arrangements for video game devices	A63F	In the scheme	10,973
G06T13/20	Three-dimensional [3D] animation	G06T13/00	In the scheme	10,803
A63F13/428	Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving motion or position input signals, e.g. signals representing the rotation of an input controller or a player's arm motions sensed by accelerometers or gyroscopes	A63F	In the scheme	10,640
A63F13/56	Computing the motion of game characters with respect to other game characters, game objects or elements of the game scene, e.g. for simulating the behaviour of a group of virtual soldiers or for path finding	A63F	In the scheme	10,525
G06T13/00	Animation	G06T13/00	In the scheme	10,373
A63F13/537	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen	A63F	In the scheme	10,214
A63F13/795	Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for finding other players; for building a team; for providing a buddy list	A63F	In the scheme	10,055
A63F2300/8082	Virtual reality	A63F	In the scheme	10,024
A63F13/837	Shooting of targets	A63F	In the scheme	10,008
H04N5/268	Signal distribution or switching	H04N5/222	In the scheme	9,885
A63F13/67	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor adaptively or by learning from player actions, e.g. skill level adjustment or by storing successful combat sequences for re-use	A63F	In the scheme	9,445
A63F2300/308	Details of the user interface	A63F	In the scheme	9,363
A63F13/60	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor	A63F	In the scheme	9,344
A63F13/58	Controlling game characters or game objects based on the game progress by computing conditions of game characters, e.g. stamina, strength, motivation or energy level	A63F	In the scheme	9,332
A63F13/77	Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory	A63F	In the scheme	9,257
A63F13/285	Generating tactile feedback signals via the game input device, e.g. force feedback	A63F	In the scheme	9,226
A63F13/355	Performing operations on behalf of clients with restricted processing capabilities, e.g. servers transform changing game scene into an encoded video stream for transmitting to a mobile phone or a thin client	A63F	In the scheme	9,036
H04N5/2621	Cameras specially adapted for the electronic generation of special effects during image pickup, e.g. digital cameras, camcorders, video cameras having integrated special effects capability	H04N5/222	In the scheme	9,016
A63F13/212	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using sensors worn by the player, e.g. for measuring heart beat or leg activity	A63F	In the scheme	8,949
A63F13/87	Communicating with other players during game play, e.g. by e-mail or chat	A63F	In the scheme	8,872
A63F13/54	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving acoustic signals, e.g. for simulating revolutions per minute [RPM] dependent engine sounds in a driving game or reverberation against a virtual wall	A63F	In the scheme	8,413
A63F13/80	Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode	A63F	In the scheme	7,796
A63F13/235	Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console using a wireless connection, e.g. infrared or piconet	A63F	In the scheme	7,790
A63F13/812	Ball games, e.g. soccer or baseball	A63F	In the scheme	7,726
A63F13/46	Computing the game score	A63F	In the scheme	7,722
A63F13/44	Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment involving timing of operations, e.g. performing an action within a time slot	A63F	In the scheme	7,707
A63F13/245	Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels	A63F	In the scheme	7,653
A63F13/803	Driving vehicles or craft, e.g. cars, airplanes, ships, robots or tanks	A63F	In the scheme	7,510
A63F3/00157	Casino or betting games	A63F	In the scheme	7,417
A63F2300/407	Data transfer via internet	A63F	In the scheme	7,415
A63F13/98	Accessories, i.e. detachable arrangements optional for the use of the video game device, e.g. grip supports of game controllers	A63F	In the scheme	7,364
A63F13/53	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game	A63F	In the scheme	7,285
A63F13/26	Output arrangements for video game devices having at least one additional display device, e.g. on the game controller or outside a game booth	A63F	In the scheme	7,264
A63F13/95	Storage media specially adapted for storing game information, e.g. video game cartridges	A63F	In the scheme	7,252
A63F9/24	Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for	A63F	In the scheme	7,242
A63F13/63	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor by the player, e.g. authoring using a level editor	A63F	In the scheme	7,172
A63F13/86	Watching games played by other players	A63F	In the scheme	7,122
A63F2300/204	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterised by details of the game platform the platform being a handheld device	A63F	In the scheme	7,118
A63F2300/66	Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for rendering three dimensional images	A63F	In the scheme	7,018
A63F13/426	Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving on-screen location information, e.g. screen coordinates of an area at which the player is aiming with a light gun	A63F	In the scheme	6,955
H04N5/222	Studio circuitry; Studio devices; Studio equipment	H04N5/222	In the scheme	6,938
A63F13/798	Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame	A63F	In the scheme	6,914
A63F2300/1043	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being characterized by constructional details	A63F	In the scheme	6,841
A63F13/352	Details of game servers involving special game server arrangements, e.g. regional servers connected to a national server or a plurality of servers managing partitions of the game world	A63F	In the scheme	6,815
A63F2300/6045	Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for mapping control signals received from the input arrangement into game commands	A63F	In the scheme	6,689
G10D13/02	Drums; Tambourines with drumheads	G10D	In the scheme	6,615
A63F13/23	Input arrangements for video game devices for interfacing with the game device, e.g. specific interfaces between game controller and console	A63F	In the scheme	6,604
A63F13/22	Setup operations, e.g. calibration, key configuration or button assignment	A63F	In the scheme	6,470
H04N5/2624	Studio circuits, e.g. for mixing, switching-over, change of character of image, other special effects ; Cameras specially adapted for the electronic generation of special effects for obtaining an image which is composed of whole input images, e.g. splitscreen	H04N5/222	In the scheme	6,425
A63F2300/807	Role playing or strategy games	A63F	In the scheme	6,408
A63F13/57	Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game	A63F	In the scheme	6,335
A63F2300/64	Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for computing dynamical parameters of game objects, e.g. motion determination or computation of frictional forces for a virtual car	A63F	In the scheme	6,061
A63F2300/1075	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to detect the point of contact of the player on a surface, e.g. floor mat, touch pad using a touch screen	A63F	In the scheme	5,864
A63F13/358	Adapting the game course according to the network or server load, e.g. for reducing latency due to different connection speeds between clients	A63F	In the scheme	5,861
A63F13/5375	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for graphically or textually suggesting an action, e.g. by displaying an arrow indicating a turn in a driving game	A63F	In the scheme	5,777
A63F13/71	Game security or game management aspects using secure communication between game devices and game servers, e.g. by encrypting game data or authenticating players	A63F	In the scheme	5,717
A63F13/5255	Changing parameters of virtual cameras according to dedicated instructions from a player, e.g. using a secondary joystick to rotate the camera around a player's character	A63F	In the scheme	5,652
A63F2300/105	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals using inertial sensors, e.g. accelerometers, gyroscopes	A63F	In the scheme	5,521
A63F2300/1087	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals comprising photodetecting means, e.g. a camera	A63F	In the scheme	5,436
G10H1/0025	Automatic or semi-automatic music composition, e.g. producing random music, applying rules from music theory or modifying a musical piece	G10H	In the scheme	5,394
A63F13/85	Providing additional services to players	A63F	In the scheme	5,372
A63F13/216	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using geographical information, e.g. location of the game device or player using GPS	A63F	In the scheme	5,366
A63F2300/8076	Shooting	A63F	In the scheme	5,341
G03B19/18	Motion-picture cameras	G03B19/18	In the scheme	5,325
A63F13/48	Starting a game, e.g. activating a game device or waiting for other players to join a multiplayer session	A63F	In the scheme	5,231
A63F13/90	Constructional details or arrangements of video game devices not provided for in groups A63F13/20 or A63F13/25, e.g. housing, wiring, connections or cabinets	A63F	In the scheme	5,185
A63F2300/69	Involving elements of the real world in the game world, e.g. measurement in live races, real video	A63F	In the scheme	5,166
A63F13/28	Output arrangements for video game devices responding to control signals received from the game device for affecting ambient conditions, e.g. for vibrating players' seats, activating scent dispensers or affecting temperature or light	A63F	In the scheme	5,130
A63F13/792	Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for payment purposes, e.g. monthly subscriptions	A63F	In the scheme	5,120
A63F1/00	Card games	A63F	In the scheme	5,110
A63F2300/206	Game information storage, e.g. cartridges, CD ROM's, DVD's, smart cards	A63F	In the scheme	5,099
A63F2300/8017	Driving on land or water; Flying	A63F	In the scheme	5,092
A63F13/332	Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using wide area network [WAN] connections using wireless networks, e.g. cellular phone networks	A63F	In the scheme	5,053
G10H1/32	Constructional details	G10H	In the scheme	5,036
A63F13/215	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types comprising means for detecting acoustic signals, e.g. using a microphone	A63F	In the scheme	4,989
G10H1/0066	Transmission between separate instruments or between individual components of a musical system using a MIDI interface	G10H	In the scheme	4,851
G10H1/34	Switch arrangements, e.g. keyboards or mechanical switches specially adapted for electrophonic musical instruments	G10H	In the scheme	4,815
A63F13/31	Communication aspects specific to video games, e.g. between several handheld game devices at close range	A63F	In the scheme	4,802
A63F1/18	Scoring or registering devices; Indicators	A63F	In the scheme	4,746
A63F2300/65	Methods for processing data by generating or executing the game program for computing the condition of a game character	A63F	In the scheme	4,744
A63F13/655	Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition by importing photos, e.g. of the player	A63F	In the scheme	4,742
A63F2300/8011	Ball	A63F	In the scheme	4,736
A63F13/214	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads	A63F	In the scheme	4,678
A63F1/14	Card dealers	A63F	In the scheme	4,663
A63F13/20	Input arrangements for video game devices	A63F	In the scheme	4,549
G10H1/361	Recording/reproducing of accompaniment for use with an external source, e.g. karaoke systems	G10H	In the scheme	4,535
A63F13/75	Enforcing rules, e.g. detecting foul play or generating lists of cheating players	A63F	In the scheme	4,529
G10H1/00	Details of electrophonic musical instruments	G10H	In the scheme	4,486
A63F2300/5546	Details of game data or player data management using player registration data, e.g. identification, account, preferences, game history	A63F	In the scheme	4,459
A63F13/73	Authorising game programs or game devices, e.g. checking authenticity	A63F	In the scheme	4,394
A63F13/21	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types	A63F	In the scheme	4,362
G10D1/08	Guitars	G10D	In the scheme	4,350
A63F2300/1062	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted to a type of game, e.g. steering wheel	A63F	In the scheme	4,279
A63F13/525	Changing parameters of virtual cameras	A63F	In the scheme	4,207
A63F13/40	Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment	A63F	In the scheme	4,198
A63F2300/406	Transmission via wireless network, e.g. pager or GSM	A63F	In the scheme	4,183
A63F2300/5553	Details of game data or player data management using player registration data, e.g. identification, account, preferences, game history user representation in the game field, e.g. avatar	A63F	In the scheme	4,117
A63F13/5372	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress involving additional visual information provided to the game scene, e.g. by overlay to simulate a head-up display [HUD] or displaying a laser sight in a shooting game using indicators, e.g. showing the condition of a game character on screen for tagging characters, objects or locations in the game scene, e.g. displaying a circle under the character controlled by the player	A63F	In the scheme	4,114
A63F2300/50	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by details of game servers	A63F	In the scheme	4,104
G10H1/40	Rhythm	G10H	In the scheme	4,100
A63F1/06	Card game appurtenances	A63F	In the scheme	4,087
A63F1/02	Cards; Special shapes of cards	A63F	In the scheme	4,060
A63F2300/1037	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals being specially adapted for converting control signals received from the game device into a haptic signal, e.g. using force feedback	A63F	In the scheme	4,029
A63F13/847	Cooperative playing, e.g. requiring coordinated actions from several players to achieve a common goal	A63F	In the scheme	4,024
A63F13/218	Input arrangements for video game devices characterised by their sensors, purposes or types using pressure sensors, e.g. generating a signal proportional to the pressure applied by the player	A63F	In the scheme	3,931
A63F13/577	Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game using determination of contact between game characters or objects, e.g. to avoid collision between virtual racing cars	A63F	In the scheme	3,921
G10C3/12	Keyboards; Keys	G10C	In the scheme	3,920
A63F2300/552	Details of game data or player data management for downloading to client devices, e.g. using OS version, hardware or software profile of the client device	A63F	In the scheme	3,913
A63F13/814	Musical performances, e.g. by evaluating the player's ability to follow a notation	A63F	In the scheme	3,834
G10H1/0091	Means for obtaining special acoustic effects	G10H	In the scheme	3,805
A63F13/327	Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers using local area network [LAN] connections using wireless networks, e.g. Wi-Fi® or piconet	A63F	In the scheme	3,740
A63F13/573	Simulating properties, behaviour or motion of objects in the game world, e.g. computing tyre load in a car race game using trajectories of game objects, e.g. of a golf ball according to the point of impact	A63F	In the scheme	3,733
A63F3/02	Chess; Similar board games	A63F	In the scheme	3,705
A63F13/843	Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode involving concurrently two or more players on the same game device, e.g. requiring the use of a plurality of controllers or of a specific view of game data for each player	A63F	In the scheme	3,694
A63F2300/572	Communication between players during game play of non game information, e.g. e-mail, chat, file transfer, streaming of audio and streaming of video	A63F	In the scheme	3,691
A63F2300/303	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by output arrangements for receiving control signals generated by the game device for displaying additional data, e.g. simulating a Head Up Display	A63F	In the scheme	3,658
A63F3/00006	Board games played along a linear track, e.g. game of goose, snakes and ladders, along an endless track	A63F	In the scheme	3,623
A63F3/00643	Electric board games; Electric features of board games	A63F	In the scheme	3,607
G06T13/205	Three-dimensional [3D] animation driven by audio data	G06T13/00	In the scheme	3,580
A63F13/50	Controlling the output signals based on the game progress	A63F	In the scheme	3,563
A63F13/497	Partially or entirely replaying previous game actions	A63F	In the scheme	3,543
A63F2300/1093	Features of games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions, e.g. on a television screen, showing representations related to the game characterized by input arrangements for converting player-generated signals into game device control signals comprising photodetecting means, e.g. a camera using visible light	A63F	In the scheme	3,521
A63F9/10	Two-dimensional [2D] jig-saw puzzles	A63F	In the scheme	3,509

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