Patent ID: 8298060
Filing Date: 2012-10-30
Classification: A63F

Abstract:
1. A method of advertising using a digital jigsaw puzzle comprising: using a teaser advertisement on a webpage that invites a player to complete the digital jigsaw puzzle; opening a window with the digital jigsaw puzzle when the teaser advertisement is clicked; dividing an image containing an advertising message into a plurality of pieces; displaying the pieces scattered with random orientations in a puzzle window; receiving input from a player to shift and rotate the pieces in the puzzle window to assemble the image; and displaying movement of the pieces responsive to the player's input, wherein the pieces exhibit physical characteristics comprising center of mass, angular momentum, friction, and inertia; the pieces mimic an appearance of real puzzle pieces with bevels and shadows; the player can shift and rotate the pieces simultaneously; and the player is offered a chance to enter a contest for completing the digital jigsaw puzzle.