On Thu, 2008-01-17 at 16:48 +0200, Johannes Dahl wrote: > On Jan 17, 2008 3:11 PM, Tom "spot" Callaway wrote: > > > I don't think that is sufficient. The patent is pretty clear about the > > way to score points is for the player to hit a button to match the > > linear moving target when it crosses the point in space. "Jumping" or > > "Shooting" doesn't count. > > I suppose you might be right. I have another idea, but can you first > tell us when and to whom was the patent issued? I'll be explicit: Read this: http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16014 The primary patent of concern is US 6347998, held by Konami. In addition, Harmonix seems to hold patents directly related: http://www.patentstorm.us/assignees/Harmonix_Music_Systems,_Inc_-88927-1.html Good luck. ~spot _______________________________________________ Fedora-games-list mailing list Fedora-games-list@xxxxxxxxxx http://www.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/fedora-games-list
