DE102017102145A1 - Ball game system and method for detecting and evaluating the course of the game of such a ball game system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a ball game system, in particular for goal wall games, comprising an at least partially limited by a wall playing field and a goal wall device (6) with a plurality of openings (6.3), wherein in the region of the openings (6.3) at least one sensor and / or detector unit ( S1, S2) for detecting a ball after passing through the respective opening (6.3) is arranged, wherein the at least one sensor and / or detector unit (S1, S2) is connected to a game control device. At least one first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) having a first detection area (E1) and a second sensor and detector unit (S2) having a second detection area (E2) are associated with each opening (6.3), wherein the first and second detection area (E1, E2) are spaced from each other. Furthermore, the first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) for generating a first detection signal (ES1) indicating a located in the first detection area (E1) ball, and the second sensor and / or detector unit (S2) for generating a second Detection signal (ES2) indicating a ball located in the second detection area (E2) formed. The game control device is also designed to detect and evaluate the course of the game as a function of the presence and / or the time sequence of the presence of the at least first and second detection signal (ES1, ES2). The invention likewise relates to an associated method for recording and evaluating the course of the game of such a ball game machine.

Description

Technical area

The invention relates to a ball game system according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for detecting and evaluating the game history of such a ball game system according to the preamble of claim 17.

State of the art

Ball games, in particular Torwandspielanlagen for training, games and competitions in football are well known. Such ball games or goal wall games include at least one demarcated field with at least one launching position in the area of the playing field end and arranged in the opposite end of the field Torwandeinrichtung with at least two openings, the openings are preferably circular and a passage of the ball, in particular football through the goal wall device or Torwand enable.

From the DE 201 13 255 U1 . DE 20 2011 003 238 U1 and DE 2 341 666 A1 Torwandeinrichtungen or goal walls with a different number and arrangement of openings and openings with different diameters are already known.

Also, for example, from the EN 20 2016 103 157 U1 a so-called ball return device is known, by means of which, after the execution of the shot behind a goal wall device befindlicher ball is guided over an inclined plane to the side edge of the field. There is a ball return device which receives the ball and transported back on a further inclined plane of the goal wall device to the launching position. The US 5,556,106 A also shows a ball game machine with a ball return device.

From the DE 201 13 255 U1 For example, a ball game machine is already known which comprises a goal wall device with a plurality of openings. To play on the system, a player places the ball, in particular soccer, on the launching position and then attempts to shoot the ball through one of the openings of the goal wall device, preferably an opening of the goal wall device which is predetermined during a course of the game. For automated control of the game play an electronic game control device is already provided here, which are connected for example with sensor units for the electronic detection of hits. Furthermore, by means of the game control device, the hits can be recorded, counted and evaluated in a player-specific manner and subsequently displayed to the players via a display device during game operation. Also, different game modes or operating modes of the ball game system are supported via the game control device.

Disadvantageously, known game control devices do not ensure correct detection of a hit. Often it comes with the known game control devices for the erroneous detection of hits and / or already issued by the respective players or players number of shots. Faulty hits are counted as correct hits and vice versa.

Presentation of the invention

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a ball game system and an associated method for recording and evaluating the course of the game of a ball game system, which overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art and reliable detection of the course of the game, in particular matches and / or Guaranteed misses. The object is achieved on the basis of features of the preamble of claim 1 and 17 respectively by its characterizing features. Further advantageous aspects, details and embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the description and the drawings.

A ball game system according to the invention, in particular for goal wall games, comprising a at least partially limited by a wall playing field and a Torwandeinrichtung with a plurality of openings, arranged in the region of the openings at least one sensor and / or detector unit for detecting a ball after passing through the respective opening is, wherein the at least one sensor and / or detector unit is connected to a game control device. An essential aspect of the ball game system according to the invention is to be seen in that each opening of the goal wall device at least a first sensor and / or detector unit are associated with a first detection area and a second sensor and / or detector unit with a second detection area, wherein the first and second Detection area spaced apart and are preferably oriented approximately parallel to Torwandebene that the first sensor and / or detector unit for generating a first detection signal indicating a ball located in the first detection area, and the second sensor and / or detector unit for generating a second detection signal , which indicates a ball located in the second detection area, are formed, and that the game control device for detecting and evaluating the Game course is formed depending on the presence and / or the time sequence of the presence of the at least first and second detection signal. Particularly advantageous is the provision of an arrangement of two sensor and / or detector units, which have in the weft direction spaced apart detection areas, a reliable conclusion on a proper hit by means of the game control device possible. Only in the presence of the first and second detection signal in the correct time sequence is there a correct hit. All other cases, ie a missing detection signal and / or a different time sequence of the present detection signals indicate a miss or other error. The ball game system is preferably a goal wall playing apparatus on which football is played.

The second sensor and / or detector unit is particularly advantageously arranged downstream of the first sensor and / or detector unit in the direction of the ball in order to determine a predetermined chronological sequence for the reliable detection of a correct hit. In the case of a correct shot, a detection signal is generated by the second sensor and / or detector unit only after the first sensor and / or detector unit, which then indicates a correct passing of both detection areas by the ball and thus a correct hit.

In a preferred embodiment of the ball game system according to the invention, at least one third sensor and / or detector unit is provided with a third detection area in the region of a launch position for detecting a ball located in the launch position. The third sensor and / or detector unit is designed to generate a third detection signal, which indicates a ball located in the third detection area. The correct positioning of the ball at the firing position before activation of the first and second sensor and / or detector unit is detected particularly advantageously by means of the third sensor and / or detector unit.

In a further advantageous embodiment, a fourth sensor and / or detector unit is provided with a fourth detection area for detecting a ball after firing and in front of the goal wall device. The fourth sensor and / or detector unit is designed to generate a fourth detection signal indicating a ball located in the fourth detection area. By means of the arrangement of the fourth detection range between the launch position and the goal wall device, a passing ball can be detected in a particularly advantageous manner.

The game control device is advantageously designed to detect and evaluate the course of the game as a function of the presence and / or chronological sequence of the presence of the at least first to fourth detection signals in order to further advantageously improve the reliability of the detection and evaluation of a correct hit by the game control device.

By means of the further, fourth sensor and / or detector unit, the ball is also advantageously detected by the player immediately after execution of the shot and closed with the evaluation of the preceding third detection signal to a correct shot. For example, if only the fourth detection signal, without the third detection signal in the game control device before, it can be concluded that a faulty execution of the shot. For example, the player may have chosen a more favorable launch position for him, which does not conform to the rules of the game. To define the correct sequence of the third and fourth detection signal, the fourth sensor and / or detector unit is preferably arranged downstream of the third sensor and / or detector unit in the direction of the ball.

In an advantageous embodiment variant, the first sensor and / or detector unit is arranged directly on the rear side of the goal wall device, preferably above and / or below the respective opening to be monitored. The second sensor and / or detector unit is arranged at a distance from the rear side of the goal wall device, preferably laterally from the respective opening to be monitored. With a corresponding arrangement of the sensor and / or detector unit close to the opening, it was advantageously possible to achieve a high level of reliability in the detection of correct hits.

In a further preferred embodiment variant, the third sensor and / or detector unit is integrated in the bottom of the playing field or sunk therein and the fourth sensor and / or detector unit is arranged on the lateral edge of the playing field, preferably on at least one wall section. Advantageously, said arrangement of the third and fourth sensor and / or detector units enables a reliable detection of the ball in the firing position as well as the realization of an approximately over the entire width of the playing field extending fourth detection range.

For example, the first and / or second sensor and / or detector unit are formed by at least one light barrier unit or an ultrasonic sensor unit. Said realizations allow a very reliable detection of a passing through the respective detection area ball.

In the case of the third sensor and / or detector unit, realization thereof by means of at least one ultrasonic sensor unit has proven to be particularly advantageous, namely ultrasound sensor units have a significantly lower susceptibility to interference in comparison to the light barrier units in the case of monitoring the launch position.

The fourth sensor and / or detector unit is preferably formed by a plurality of light barrier units which form, for example, a light curtain. Here, the number and arrangement of the light barrier units is adapted to the flight behavior of the ball, so that a reliable detection is ensured.

Further advantageously, the ball game system has at least one ball return device for the return transport of at least one ball from the goal wall device to the launching position. For this purpose, the ball game system particularly advantageously has at least one bevel arranged behind the goal wall device, i. inclined plane, by means of which the balls are located in a behind the goal wall device located, preferably also diagonally configured, trench. In this embodiment, there is an increased rebound, in which a ball, by means of which a hit has already been achieved, passes from behind through the same or another opening back into the area in front of the goal wall device. The inventive design of the ball game system prevents double counting of such events.

The invention also relates to a method for detecting and evaluating the course of the game of a ball game system, in particular for goal wall games, comprising a game field at least partially bounded by a wall and a goal wall device with a plurality of openings, in which the passage of a ball through an opening by means of at least one in the area the opening arranged sensor and / or detector unit is detected, which is connected to a game control device. An essential aspect of the method according to the invention can be seen in that the ball is detected after passing through an opening by means of at least one first sensor and / or detector unit in a first detection area and by means of a second sensor and / or detector unit in a second detection area wherein the first and second detection regions are spaced apart and preferably oriented approximately parallel to the gate wall plane such that a first detection signal occurs in a ball passing through the first detection region from the first sensor and / or detector unit and at the ball passing through the second detection region second sensor and / or detector unit generates a second detection signal and transmitted to the game control device, wherein by means of the game control device depending on the presence and / or the temporal sequence of the presence of the first and second detection signal the game history is recorded and evaluated. Particularly advantageous is the simple evaluation of both the time sequence and the presence of two sensor signals reliable detection of a correct hit possible. By appropriate Ballabpraller or other malfunction-related errors in the detection of the hits can be effectively avoided hereby. Preferably, the presence of the first detection signal followed by the second detection signal is evaluated as the correct hit.

In an advantageous embodiment variant, a ball located in the firing position is detected by means of a third sensor and / or detector unit, a third detection signal is generated and transmitted to the game control device. Further advantageously, by means of a fourth sensor and / or detector unit, a ball passing through a fourth detection zone located between the firing position and the goal wall device is detected, a fourth detection signal is generated and transmitted to the game control device. The use of further two sensor units can further increase the reliability of the score evaluation and prevent rule violations in the launching area. The presence of the third detection signal, followed by the fourth detection signal, followed by the first detection signal and the subsequent second detection signal is preferably evaluated as a correct hit.

In contrast, in one embodiment, a missing presence of the first detection signal and / or the second detection signal or a presence of the second detection signal is evaluated before the first detection signal as a miss or as a rebound.

Similarly, a lack of presence of the third detection signal and / or the fourth detection signal or a presence of the fourth detection signal temporally before the third detection signal not as a hit, but, for example, as a non-fired shot or as erroneously fired shot or missed as a miss.

Finally, in an advantageous embodiment, by evaluating the detection times of the detected detection signals, the ball speed is determined and can the player via a corresponding display device additionally to the number of hits are displayed. In order to keep the measurement inaccuracy as small as possible, a combination of the detection times of the third and / or fourth detection signal with one another or with the first and / or second detection signal is preferably evaluated for this purpose.

In game operation, preferably only the first and second detection signals are evaluated by the game control device, which are assigned to the currently recorded opening. As a result, a resource-friendly evaluation of the hits is possible.

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• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Ballsportanlage,
• 2 eine schematische Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Ballsportanlage,
• 3 eine schematische Seitenansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Ballsportanlage,
• 4 eine Vorderansicht der Torwandeinrichtung,
• 5 eine schematische, stirnseitige Ansicht der Ballsportanlage, insbesondere auf die Rückseite der Torwandeinrichtung,
• 6 in einer Aussichtdarstellung eine schematische Ansicht des die dritte Öffnung aufweisenden Eckbereiches der Torwandeinrichtung mit den dieser zugeordneten ersten und zweiten Sensoreinheit,
• 7 einen Schnitt entlang der Schnittlinie A-A durch den die dritte Öffnung aufweisenden Eckbereich der Torwandeinrichtung gemäß 6 und
• 8 eine schematisches Blockschaltbild der Spielsteuereinrichtung mit den daran angeschlossenen Einheiten.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to embodiments in conjunction with the drawings. Show it

• 1 a perspective view of a ball sports facility according to the invention,
• 2 a schematic plan view of a ball sports facility according to the invention,
• 3 a schematic side view of a ball sports facility according to the invention,
• 4 a front view of Torwandeinrichtung,
• 5 a schematic, frontal view of the ball sports equipment, in particular on the back of Torwandeinrichtung,
• 6 in a perspective view of a schematic view of the third opening having corner region of the goal wall device with the first and second sensor unit associated therewith,
• 7 a section along the section line AA through the third opening having corner region of Torwandeinrichtung according to 6 and
• 8th a schematic block diagram of the game control device with the units connected thereto.

Ways to carry out the invention

1 shows an example of a perspective view of a ball game system according to the invention, in particular Torwandspielanlage 1 comprising a playing field 2 which is from a playing field wall 3 is limited at least in sections. The ballgame facility 1 can preferably be designed in a modular manner, so that a simple transport of the entire system and faster assembly and disassembly of the system 1 is possible.

The playing field wall 3 is in the present embodiment, for example, in several parts and has at least a first to fourth wall portion 3.1 to 3.4 , each in the corner areas of the playing field 2 connect to each other. To enter the field 2 has at least one of the wall sections, preferably the fourth wall section 3.4 a door on which the players (hereinafter referred to as: player) the playing field 2 can enter. In game mode, this door is preferably closed.

2 shows an example of a schematic plan view of a ball game machine according to the invention 1 and 3 a schematic side view of the interior of a ball game machine according to the invention 1 ,

To the playing field wall 3 closes in a preferred embodiment, still an open support structure 4 on, which limits a field space upwards and which for receiving and securing a safety net 5 serves, so that a net-like enclosure of the field space results. In 1 are the supporting structure 4 and the associated safety net 5 indicated schematically.

The open supporting structure 4 includes, for example, at least four, in the corner areas of the playing field 2 arranged support elements, which are connected to each other via cross member elements. This is the catch net 5 supported and / or held accordingly. The described net-like enclosure of the field space ensures that in the game mode, the ball can not leave the field space and thus promptly available again for further game operation. An annoying tracking and picking up of the ball and the resulting delays in the game play accounts.

The playing field 2 For example, is rectangular in shape and has several playing field areas in the present embodiment 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2d on. The area of the playing field 2 the ballgame facility 1 is formed for example by a plurality of interconnected bottom plate elements, which then form the closed playing field surface in the mounted state. At least in sections, the playing field 2 be provided with a non-slip surface coating.

In the present embodiment, the playing field comprises a first playing field area 2a , a second field area 2 B and a third and fourth field area 2c and 2d , which themselves each form rectangular surface sections and along the longitudinal extension of the ball game machine 1 connect to each other. 2 shows an example of a schematic plan view of the ball game machine 1 and its playing field 2 with an exemplary division of the playing field 2 in a first to fourth field area 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2d , The first to fourth field areas 2a . 2 B . 2c . 2d are optically separated from each other at least over bar-shaped transverse strips, wherein in the transition region between the first and second playing field area 2a . 2 B a goal wall device 6 with several openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 and 6.5 is arranged, their structure and arrangement within the ball game facility 1 will be described in more detail below.

Furthermore, the ball game system includes 1 a game controller 7 and a display device connected thereto 8th , in the present embodiment, above the goal wall device 6 is arranged. Preferably, the display device is 8th formed by one or more monitor units, via the game control device 7 is or will be controlled. It is understood that the display device 8th of course at any point within the ballgame facility 1 may be arranged at which this is well read by the players and / or the audience. The game controller 7 is in particular for the operation of the ball game machine 1 set up in different game modes.

Also the game control device 7 can be an integrated display device 7.1 which allows menu-guided operation via one or more corresponding graphical screen surfaces. Finally, the game controller 7 at least one input unit 7.2 , Preferably in the form of individual control and / or switching elements and / or a keypad on. In the present embodiment, the game controller is 7 formed as a structural unit, which at the side edge of the field, in the fourth field section 2d is arranged. However, this can be realized by a plurality of structural units that at different locations inside or outside the ball game 1 are arranged. The game controller 7 is also set up for remote maintenance via a corresponding data connection and using a corresponding data transmission protocol.

Finally, in a preferred embodiment, a ball return device 9 provided, which in the 1 to 3 is indicated schematically. This allows the automatic return of the balls, in particular footballs from the area behind the Torwandeinrichtung 6 into an area in front of the launch point APP (in 2 shown), ie the first field section 2a in the fourth field section 2d , A possible realization of such a ball return device 9 is for example in the EN 20 2016 103 157 U1 described. In the present embodiment, the ball return device extends 9 along the right side edge of the field within the ballgame facility 1 , Of course, this can also be on the left side of the field or outside the ball game 1 or the playing field be arranged.

The goal wall device 6 is by a preferably rectangular gate wall with five openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 and 6.5 formed, and that is the Torwandeinrichtung 6 divided into four approximately equal, rectangular Torwandabschnitte, each having an opening 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 exhibit. In the center of the goal wall facility 6 . d .H. the crossing area of all four goal wall sections is a fifth, central opening 6.5 brought in.

4 shows an example of a front view of a goal wall device according to the invention 6 with a first to fifth opening 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 , The first to fifth openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 preferably have the same opening diameter and are formed correspondingly circular. Alternatively, these can also have different opening diameters. The one or more opening diameters are preferably selected such that they significantly exceed the diameter of a game ball, so that it passes unhindered through the openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 can pass through. In the present embodiment is in the lower left corner of the rectangular Torwandeinrichtung 6 a first opening 6.1 , in the lower right corner a second opening 6.2 , in the upper left corner a third opening 6.3 and in the upper right corner of a fourth opening 6.4 intended. The fifth opening 6.5 is located in the center of Torwandeinrichtung 6 , and the center of the fifth opening 6.5 comes to lie at the intersection of a first and second diagonal, the first diagonal being the center of the first and fourth openings 6.1 , 6.4 and the second diagonal the center of the second and third opening 6.2 , 6.3 connects with each other. Preferably, in this case, the first and second openings 6.1, 6.2 and the third and fourth opening 6.3 . 6.4 each the same distance to the field 2 on. For later game operation in the present embodiment, the openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 different labels, such as a score to be achieved such as "2", "3", "4" and "5" and / or a multiplier such as "x2" assigned.

In 5 is a frontal view of the ballgame 1 on the back of Torwandeinrichtung 6 and the adjoining first field area 2a shown. The at the Torwandeinrichtung 6 subsequent first Playing area 2a is preferably used to record the shot or kicked balls and their supply to the ball return device 9 , For example, this is an inclined plane 10 in the first field of play area 2a provided, which extends at least over the entire width of Torwandeinrichtung 6 , preferably from the second wall section 3.2 to the ball return device 9 extends. By means of the inclined plane 10 The balls are placed in one behind the goal wall facility 6 located, preferably also diagonally configured, trench 11 guided, which for feeding the balls to the ball return device 9 is set up. In this embodiment, it can increasingly come to rebound, in which a ball, by means of which a hit has already been achieved, from behind again by the same or another opening 6.1 . 6.2 , 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 back into the field of play area 2 B . 2c . 2d in front of the goal wall device 6 arrives.

As in particular in 2 2, the second and third playing field areas are connected to the first playing field area 2a 2 B . 2c in the longitudinal direction of the ball game system 1, which is the actual playing field for the different game modes of the ball game 1 form. At the goal wall device 6 opposite end of the third field area 2c is a launch position ASP provided that the ball is deposited before the launching. The shooting position ASP is for example by a corresponding ground marking in the third field of play area 2c established. In the adjoining fourth field area 2d, the player or players may be in the course of the game or game mode, so that a quick change between the individual players is possible. In the fourth field area 2d For example, one or more seats are provided. These are, for example, in the region of the fourth wall section 3.4 , preferably arranged in each case next to the door. It is understood that alternative arrangements and / or configurations of seating options are possible.

For example, in a first game mode, a player has multiple, preferably three, shots at a given opening 6.1 - 6.5 the goal wall device 6 before changing the player. The next player then again takes three shots at the same or another opening 6.1 - 6.5 the goal wall device 6 before a new change takes place. A corresponding control of the game progress and display of the current player via the game controller 7 , preferably via the display device 8th , Also, the player is shown which of the openings 6.1-6.5 he must aim at his next shot to get a correct hit.

To detect a correct hit, ie one through a predetermined opening 6.1 - 6.5 from the front of Torwandeinrichtung 6 passing through balls are according to the invention in the region of the openings 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 at least a first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 provided, preferably each opening 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 a separate first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 assigned. The first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 are, as in 5 represented, for example, at the of the player or field 2 facing away back of Torwandeinrichtung 6 arranged, preferably connected directly to this. The first and second sensor and / or detector units S1 . S2 are each with the game control device 7 connected, such as wireless or wired.

According to the invention, each opening 6.1 . 6.2 . 6.3 . 6.4 . 6.5 at least a first sensor and / or detector unit S1 with a first detection area E1 and a second sensor and detector unit S2 with a second detection area E2 assigned, wherein the first and second detection area E1 . E2 spaced apart and approximately parallel to Torwandebene TE are oriented. In the present exemplary embodiment, therefore, in the case of a goal wall with five openings 6.1-6.5, both five first sensor and / or detector units are provided S1 as well as five second sensor and / or detector units S2 intended. In 5 is an example of the back of Torwandeinrichtung 6 with the first and second sensor and detector units mounted thereon S1 . S2 shown schematically.

In 6 and 7 is in each case a sectional view of the third opening 6.3 comprehensive section of Torwandeinrichtung 6 to explain the operation and the arrangement of the sensor and / or detector units S1 . S2 in the area of an opening 6.1 - 6.5 shown as an example, as a rear view of said Torwandabschnittes ( 5 ) and as a section along the line AA through the in 6 Torwandabschnitt shown ( 6 ).

The first and second detection area E1 . E2 run, for example, in two approximately parallel to the goal wall plane TE oriented levels, for example, a distance d which is between 40% and 60% of the diameter, preferably approximately half the diameter, of the ball to be detected. The second sensor and / or detector unit S2 is thus in ball shot direction R the first sensor and detector unit S1 downstream.

Is from the first sensor and / or detector unit S1 in the generated detection area E1 one Ball detected, it is generated by this a first detection signal ES1 and this to the game control device 7 transferred or displayed. Analogously, the second sensor and / or detector unit S2 a second detection signal ES2 generated, if one in the second detection area E2 located ball is detected. The second sensor and / or detector unit S2 transmits the second detection signal ES2 to the game controller 7 , For a correct hit, ie the ball passes through the given opening 6.3 in the direction of the ball R through, is thus first by the first sensor and / or detector unit S1 the first detection signal ES1 and subsequently by the second sensor and / or detector unit S2 the second detection signal ES2 generated.

In the game controller 7 becomes dependent on the presence and / or the temporal sequence of the presence of the first and second detection signal ES1 . ES2 the course of the game, in particular a correct hit or a faulty shot that does not represent a correct hit, recorded and evaluated. For example, if the first and second detection signal ES1 . ES2 in the mentioned time sequence and within a predetermined period of time, the game control device 7 recognizes this shot as a hit and stores it accordingly. Is one of the two detection signals ES1 . ES2 does not exist or deviates from the order of existence of that described above, that is, the second detection signal ES2 before the first detection signal ES1 generated, this shot is from the game controller 7 detected as an error or miss or no correct hit and taken into account accordingly in the control and evaluation of the further course of the game.

The first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 are formed for example by one or more light barrier sensor units, via which a detection area E1 . E2 is generated in the form of a light curtain. If the ball passes through the light curtain, then the respective sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 a detection signal ES1 . ES2 generated. Alternatively, the first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 also be formed by ultrasonic sensor units, via which a detection area E1 . E2 is generated in the form of an ultrasonic range. Alternatively or additionally, the ball may have an active transmitting unit, for example in the form of an RFID or microchip unit, which is firmly integrated in the ball and which emits an activation signal. The first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 are then for detecting the activation signal in the associated detection areas E1 . E2 educated. Also, the position of the ball can thus be detected in a three-dimensional reference coordinate system assigned to the field space and evaluated for the further control and evaluation of the course of the game. It is understood that in principle all embodiments of sensor and / or detector units S1 . S2 Use, which is a detection of a ball in a first and second, different detection area E1 . E2 enable.

In a preferred embodiment, at least one third sensor and / or detector unit S3 with a third detection area E3 in the area of the launching position ASP of the playing field 2 for detecting one at the launch position ASP of the playing field 2 provided Balles provided. In 2 and 3 is an example of an arrangement of the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 at the launching position ASP shown, and that is the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 preferably in the the playing field 2 integrated bottom or embedded therein, preferably flush. Thus, the launch position APS is located immediately above the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 in its third coverage area E3 , If the ball is now from the player to the launch position APS and thus in the third detection area E3 is set, then by the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 a third detection signal ES3 generated, which analogously before to the game control device 7 is transmitted and there for a further evaluation of the game history is available. In particular, the presence of the third detection signal ES3 also be considered as a prerequisite for the release of the shot by the player. The third detection signal ES3 thus serves in particular for detecting a correct launch of a ball.

The third sensor and / or detector unit S3 is preferably realized in the form of an ultrasonic sensor unit, via which the presence of the ball in the firing position APS can be detected. Alternatively and / or additionally, the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 have one or more light barrier sensor units. It is understood that additionally or alternatively, all sensor units can be used, via which a conclusion on a proper presence of the ball in the region of the launch position APS can be done, for example by detecting the shape or position or size of the ball. If the ball in turn has an active transmission unit, for example in the form of an RFID or microchip unit, which is firmly integrated into the ball and emits an activation signal, then the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 also for detecting the activation signal in the assigned detection area E3 be educated. Finally, the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 be designed to detect the weight of the ball, for example in the form of a sensor mat unit.

Finally, a further embodiment variant is still a fourth sensor and / or detector unit S4 provided, which of the third sensor and / or detector unit S3 in the weft direction R is downstream. The fourth sensor and / or detector unit S4 has a fourth detection area E4 for detecting a ball after the tee shot from the launch position APS and before hitting or passing the goal wall means 6 on. The third sensor and / or detector unit S3 For example, includes an arrangement of a plurality of light barrier sensor units, one perpendicular to the field 2 and parallel to the goal wall level TE extending light curtain as a fourth detection area E4 form. For this purpose, the light barrier sensor units are preferably on the opposite wall sections 3.3 . 3.2 or a wall section 3.2 and the enclosure of the ball return device 9 mounted so that the fourth detection area E4 has the largest possible width.

By means of such a light curtain, balls with all possible launch angles can ideally be detected immediately after firing from the launch position APS. The vertical distance between two the fourth sensor and / or detector unit S4 forming light barrier sensor units or the distance of the lowermost light barrier sensor units to the field 2 is particularly chosen such that it is smaller than the diameter of a ball. For example, the number of light barrier sensor units is kept to a minimum to ensure a cost-effective solution. Preferably, three light barrier sensor units are used.

For example, the distance is D of the fourth coverage area E4 from the third coverage area E3 between 50-100 cm, preferably between 60-70 cm. The distance D is here chosen such that a detection of the player when kicking the ball in the fourth detection area E4 is avoided, yet all launch angles in the fourth detection area E4 can be detected reliably.

To a detection and evaluation of the individual sensor and / or detector units S1 to S4 provided detection signals ES1 to ES4 to ensure the game controller 7 For example, a computer unit CU and a memory unit connected thereto MU on.

In 8th For example, is a schematic block diagram of the game controller 7 and the units connected thereto, in particular the sensor and / or detector units S1 to S4 , the display device 8th and the integrated display device 7.1 and the input unit 7.2 , In the present exemplary embodiment, only a first and second sensor and / or detector units are exemplary S1 . S2 shown. It is understood that per opening 6.1 - 6.5, a corresponding pair of first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 to be provided.

In the computer unit CU For example, at least one control and evaluation routine SAR performed, over which the detection of the presence of the first to fourth detection signal ES1 - ES4 or the temporal sequence of the existence thereof and the subsequent evaluation dependent thereon. The means of the control and evaluation routine SAR recorded data, such as the number of hits, the hit rate, the current score, a performance table, etc. can in the memory unit MU be stored accordingly.

By means of the game control device 7 or the control and evaluation routine executed therein SAR In particular, the relevant for the evaluation of the next shot opening 6.1 - 6.5 and the player via the display device 8th displayed accordingly. In particular, by means of the control and evaluation routine SAR to detect a correct hit or miss only that of this opening 6.1 - 6.5 associated first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 and the first and second detection signals provided thereby ES1 . ES2 fed to the evaluation.

In a preferred embodiment, for example, only in the presence of a first to fourth detection signal ES1 . ES2 . ES3 . ES4 in the sequence first the third detection signal ES3 followed in time by the fourth, first and second detection signals ES4 . ES1 . ES2 rated as correct hit. Only then is it ensured that the ball is on the correct launching position ASP the shot was made correctly by the player and the ball through the given opening 6.1 - 6.5 in the direction of the ball R has passed through.

Is from the control and evaluation routine SAR in particular after the expiration of a predetermined period of time, no first and / or second detection signal ES1 . ES2 in no correct order despite present third and fourth detection signal ES3, ES4 recorded, there is a miss. Lying both the third and fourth detection signal ES3 . ES4 in the correct order, it can at least be considered a proper launch, however, then this shot has led to no proper and therefore valuable results, ie is therefore to be regarded as a miss. A miss in the sense of the invention is thus a duly executed by the player Shot understood, but not by the current predetermined opening 6.1 - 6.5 passes.

For example, bounces on the goal wall device 6 vorbeigeschossenener, on the frontal first wall section 3.1 or on any other trim part in the first playing field section 2a ball hits and goes against the firing direction R back to the back of Torwandeinrichtung 6 or possibly even through one of the openings 6.1 - 6.2 in the field 2 thrown back, it first enters the second detection area E2 an activated second sensor and / or detector unit S2 one. This causes a second detection signal ES2 before a first detection signal ES1 is generated, so that this shot is not as a correct score, but is considered a mistake.

From the control and evaluation routine SAR Therefore, in particular, the time period from the presence of the third detection signal ES3 until the presence of the first and / or second detection signal ES2 determined in order to close when a predetermined reference time value is exceeded in the absence of the first and / or second detection signal on a miss or other error and in the control of the game history to the player to indicate that there was no correct hit.

Also, starting from the detection times of the detection signals ES1 to ES4 and the known distance traveled approximately the speed of the ball are determined. This can then be the player on the display device 8th additionally be displayed. For detecting the ball speed, for example, between the presence of the third and fourth detection signal ES3 . ES4 or the first and second detection signal ES1 . ES2 elapsed time determined and taking into account the known per se distance d . D the respective coverage areas E3 . E4 respectively. E1 . E2 the ball speed can be calculated.

The preferably above the goal wall device 6 arranged display device 8th For example, it is provided with a mechanical protection device so that damage to the display device is caused by balls hitting it 8th can be prevented. Analogous to this is, for example, a ball return device 9 also according to a gehaust or outside the field 2 arranged.

The ballgame facility 1 is playable in a preferred embodiment in different game modes, in particular, a so-called "power kick" game mode is possible by at least the third and fourth sensor and / or detector unit S3 . S4 not active or deactivated. The detection of a correct hit takes place here exclusively via the first and second sensor and / or detector unit S1 . S2 or the detection signals provided by these ES1 . ES2 ,

Also, a game mode tailored to children may be provided, with only the lower three openings 6.1 . 6.2 and 6.5 be recorded.

The invention has been described above by means of exemplary embodiments. It is understood that numerous changes and modifications are possible, without thereby departing from the invention underlying the idea of the invention.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Ball game system

2

matchfield

2a

first field section

2 B

second field section

2c

third field section

2d

fourth field section

3

Spielfeldwandung

3.1

first wall section

3.2

second wall section

3.3

third wall section

3.4

fourth wall section

4

supporting structure

5

catchall

6

Torwand facility

6.1

first opening

6.2

second opening

6.3

third opening

6.4

fourth opening

6.5

fifth opening

7

Game controller

7.1

integrated display device

7.2

input unit

8th

display

9

Ball return device

10

inclined plane

11

dig

ASP

firing position

D

distance

d

distance

CU

computer unit

E1

first detection area

E2

second coverage area

E3

third detection area

E4

fourth detection area

ES1

first detection signal

ES2

second detection signal

ES3

third detection signal

ES4

fourth detection signal

MU

storage unit

R

Ball weft direction

SAR

Control and evaluation routine

S1

first sensor and / or detector unit

S2

second sensor and / or detector unit

S3

third sensor and / or detector unit

S4

fourth sensor and / or detector unit

TE

Goal Wall level

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

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• DE 20113255 U1 [0003, 0005]
• DE 202011003238 U1 [0003]
• DE 2341666 A1 [0003]
• DE 202016103157 U1 [0004, 0036]
• US 5556106 A [0004]

Claims (25)

Ball game facility, in particular for goal wall games, comprising a playing field (2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) limited at least in sections by a wall (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) and a goal wall device (6) having a plurality of openings (6.1, 6.2 , 6.3, 6.4, 6.5), in which in the region of the openings (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) at least one sensor and / or detector unit (S1, S2) for detecting a ball after passing through the respective opening ( 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5), wherein the at least one sensor and / or detector unit (S1, S2) is connected to a game control device (7), characterized in that each opening (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) at least one first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) with a first detection area (E1) and a second sensor and / or detector unit (S2) with a second detection area (E2) are assigned, wherein the first and second Detection range (E1, E2) are spaced apart from each other that the first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) for generating a first detection signal (ES1) indicating a ball located in the first detection area (E1), and the second sensor and / or detector unit (S2) for generating a second detection signal (ES2), which displays a ball located in the second detection area (E2), and in that the game control device (7) detects and evaluates the course of the game depending on the presence and / or chronological sequence of the presence of the at least first and second detection signals (ES1, ES2) is trained. Ballgame after Claim 1 , characterized in that the second sensor and / or detector unit (S2) of the first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) is arranged downstream in the ball firing direction (R). Ballgame after Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that at least one third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) is provided with a third detection area (E3) in the region of a launch position (ASP) for detecting a ball located in the launch position (ASP). Ballgame after one of the Claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that a fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) is provided with a fourth detection area (E4) for detecting a ball after firing and in front of the goal wall means (6). Ballgame after Claim 3 or 4 , characterized in that the third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) is designed to generate a third detection signal (ES3) indicating a ball located in the third detection area (E3). Ballgame after Claim 4 or 5 , characterized in that the fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) is designed to generate a fourth detection signal (ES4) indicating a ball located in the fourth detection area (E4). Ballgame after Claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the game control device (7) for detecting and evaluating the game course depending on the presence and / or the time sequence of the presence of the at least first to fourth detection signal (ES1 - ES4) is formed. Ballgame after one of the Claims 3 to 7 , characterized in that the fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) of the third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) is arranged downstream in the ball firing direction (R). Ballgame after one of the Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that the first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) is arranged directly on the rear side of the goal wall device (6), preferably above and / or below the respectively to be monitored opening (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5). Ballgame after one of the Claims 1 to 9 , characterized in that the second sensor and / or detector unit (S1) is arranged at a distance from the back of Torwandeinrichtung (6), preferably laterally from the respective opening to be monitored (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5). Ballgame after one of the Claims 3 to 10 , characterized in that the third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) in the bottom of the playing field (2) is integrated. Ballgame after one of the Claims 4 to 11 , characterized in that the fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) is arranged on the lateral edge of the playing field (2), preferably on at least one wall section (3.2, 3.3). Ballgame after one of the Claims 1 to 11 , characterized in that the first and / or second sensor and / or detector unit (S1, S2) are formed by at least one light barrier unit or an ultrasonic sensor unit. Ballgame after one of the Claims 3 to 13 , characterized in that the third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) is formed by at least one ultrasonic sensor unit. Ballgame after one of the Claims 4 to 14 , characterized in that the fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) is formed by a plurality of light barrier units. Ballgame after one of the Claims 1 to 15 , characterized in that at least one ball return device (9) is provided for the return transport of at least one ball from the goal wall device (6) to the launch position (ASP). Method for detecting and evaluating the course of the game of a ball game system (1), in particular for goal wall games, comprising a playing field (2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) bounded at least in sections by a wall (3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4) and one Gate wall device (6) having a plurality of openings (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5), in which the passage of a ball through an opening (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) by means of at least one in the region of the opening (6.1, 6.2 , 6.3, 6.4, 6.5) arranged sensor and / or detector unit (S1, S2) is detected, which is connected to a game control device (7), characterized in that the ball after passing through an opening (6.1, 6.2, 6.3 , 6.4, 6.5) by means of at least one first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) in a first detection area (E1) and by means of a second sensor and detector unit (S2) in a second detection area (E2) is detected, wherein the first and second detection area (E1, E2) from each other are spaced apart, that in a passing through the first detection area (E1) ball from the first sensor and / or detector unit (S1) a first detection signal (ES1), and in a passing through the second detection area (E2) ball of the second Sensor and / or detector unit (S2) generates a second detection signal (ES2) and to the game control device (7), and that by means of the game control device (7) depending on the presence and / or the temporal sequence of the presence of the first and second detection signal (S1, S2) the course of the game is recorded and evaluated. Method according to Claim 17 , characterized in that a presence of the first detection signal (ES1) followed by the second detection signal (ES2) is judged to be a correct hit. Method according to Claim 17 and 18 , characterized in that by means of a third sensor and / or detector unit (S3) detects a ball in the firing position (ASP), generates a third detection signal (ES3) and is transmitted to the game control device (7). Method according to one of Claims 17 to 19 , characterized in that by means of a fourth sensor and / or detector unit (S4) detected by a fourth, between the firing position (ASP) and the Torwandeinrichtung (6) detecting area passing ball generates a fourth detection signal (ES3) and to the Game control device (7) is transmitted. Method according to Claim 19 and 20 , characterized in that a presence of the third detection signal (ES3), followed by the fourth detection signal (ES4), followed by the first detection signal (ES1) and the subsequent second detection signal (ES2) is evaluated as a correct hit. Method according to one of Claims 17 to 21 , characterized in that a missing presence of the first detection signal (ES1) and / or the second detection signal (ES2) or a presence of the second detection signal (ES2) time before the first detection signal (ES1) as a miss or as a rebound is evaluated. Method according to one of Claims 19 to 22 , characterized in that a missing presence of the third detection signal (ES3) and / or the fourth detection signal (ES4) or a presence of the fourth detection signal (ES4) timewise before the third detection signal (ES3) counted as a non-fired shot or shot as erroneously becomes. Method according to one of Claims 17 to 23 , characterized in that the ball speed is determined by evaluating the detection time of the detected detection signals (ES1 - ES4). Method according to one of Claims 17 to 24 , characterized in that in game operation of the game control device (7) only those first and second detection signals (ES1, ES2) are evaluated, which are associated with the currently recorded opening (6.1 - 6.5).

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