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This is likely one of the infringed patents: https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/PU/JP-2023-092953/11/en https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/PU/JP-2023-

• infotainment 2y ago
  Thanks for linking this, this does seem likely: > A sighting direction within a virtual space is determined based on second operation input in a first mode, a player character is allowed to release an item affecting a field character disposed on a field within a virtual space toward the sighting direction on the basis of third operation input, a sighting direction is determined based on second operation input in a second mode, and the play character is allowed to release a fighting character who fights toward the sighting direction on the basis of the third operation input. It's also illustrative of the inherent absurdity of software patents—absolutely ridiculous that something so incredibly general could be patented, but here we are.
  • tvox15 2y ago
    > is allowed to release a fighting character who fights The text of the patent actually seems more like its based on throwing out your captured pals to fight, not catching them.
    • delfinom 2y ago
      So Nintendo patented slavery
• trojan13 2y ago
  I love the images in that patent. Just imagine lawyers discussing images like this one: https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/gazette_work2/domestic/A/505092000/505092900/505092950/505092953/DDE0153E4308219FC32717546174BF58D51D7BB77EBA8B8241F3F17440263188/text/JPA%20505092953_i_000018.jpg?version=202409190812 https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/gazette_work2/domestic/A/5...