Location-based mobile gaming application and method for implementing the same using a scalable tiered geocast protocol

摘要

A method is disclosed for initiating real-time geo-game using geocast messaging according to a scalable tiered geocast protocol. The method includes a first wireless terminal (WT), programmed with a geo-gaming application and the scalable tiered geocast protocol, geocasting a game declaration to a destination geocast region containing potential participants. The method also includes a second WT, of one of the potential participants, and programmed with the geo-gaming application and the scalable tiered geocast protocol, receiving the game declaration in the destination geocast region and responding by geocasting a response message indicating interest in participating in the real-time geo-game.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a processor; and memory coupled to the processor, the memory comprising executable instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to effectuate operations comprising:
receiving a first action input;responsive to receiving the first action input:
generating a first geocast data packet for sending a virtual game object of a geo-game, the first geocast data packet comprising:a destination geocast region; andmovement information indicating movement characteristics of the virtual game object; andgeocasting the first geocast data packet to the destination geocast region according to transmission heuristics of a scalable tiered geocast protocol.