TM Media Group, Inc. Continues Patent Filing Process for E-Commerce in Online Role-Playing Games
26 February 2008 - 3:32AM
PR Newswire (US)
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TM Media
Group, Inc. (Pink Sheets: TMMG), is pleased to announce today that
the Company is continuing to move forward with its filing process
for a U.S. Patent regarding specific e-Commerce processes for
online Role-Playing games. The patent application, filed with the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, includes 20 specific claims for
methods of using actual currency in Online role-playing games. The
Company recently responded to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
action on Patent Filing 10/907,212 addressing specific features and
options unique to the Company's e-Commerce Role-Playing Platform.
The methodology described in TM Media Group's patent application
may allow end users to use and wager cash within online
role-playing games without disrupting game play. The e-Commerce
Role-Playing Platform will provide a forum for interactive and
competitive game play. End users with a game account will be able
to accept deposits, enabling a player to make purchases within the
game to build their character through purchased features. This
action will enable all end users to accept winnings, or payout an
opponent upon defeat. Depending on the game system, an end users
game account may be funded with real money by online banking or a
credit card. "Our response to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
specifically addressed the unique and novel concepts of our
e-Commerce Role-Playing Platform to differentiate it from any other
technology currently on the market. Specifically, we believe this
technology will allow players to seamlessly continue their game
while using true currency, a feature that is currently unavailable
to the marketplace with popular massive multiplayer online role
playing games," stated Matt Harmon, CEO of TM Media Group. About TM
Media Group: Based in Hollywood, California, TM Media Group, Inc.
develops and markets unique licensed entertainment, film, video
game, and music merchandise for specialty, mass retail and online
distribution. The Company, currently with three subsidiaries in the
film, music and video game industries, develops and produces
products for filmed entertainment, online and collectible card
games, and web-based services. The Company has signed a recording
and film contract with Rap artist, Manaj, the daughter of industry
mogul Dr. Dre. Additionally, the Company owns the rights to a
diverse pool of media assets, including several films in various
stages of production, online gaming platforms, and collectible card
games. Safe Harbor Act: This release includes forward-looking
statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involves
risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact
of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the
ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or
human resources, the effect of economic business conditions, and
the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is
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