EP4106895B1 - Mobile gaming bot and system associated with same - Google Patents

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EP4106895B1
EP4106895B1 EP21706275.1A EP21706275A EP4106895B1 EP 4106895 B1 EP4106895 B1 EP 4106895B1 EP 21706275 A EP21706275 A EP 21706275A EP 4106895 B1 EP4106895 B1 EP 4106895B1
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Mathieu LEGEAY
Alexis LEMEY
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • the present invention relates to the field of games such as board games or video games.
  • the invention relates more specifically to a gaming robot and an associated gaming system.
  • video games involve the use of an entirely virtual environment which is not always satisfactory from a user sociability point of view.
  • this solution requires having a set of game elements for a game. If you get tired, you need another set of game elements for each additional game, which can be cumbersome when transporting of several games.
  • a first objective of the invention is to propose a device and a system having optimal spatial occupation and requiring less virtual gaming environment for more sociability of users.
  • a second objective is to provide an electronic board game device and system that does not require several sets of game elements for different games.
  • the robot is characterized by an essentially prismatic general shape with a polygonal base of at least five sides.
  • the robot allows games to be played with one or more users, which limits the need for a virtual environment and improves the sociability of users.
  • the robot is configured to be played with different games in a game library, allowing for game switching without having a significant amount of additional game elements that would be cumbersome.
  • the system further comprises at least one game element chosen from a pawn, a character, a card, and/or an obstacle such as a wall.
  • the invention further relates to a gaming method comprising steps for implementing the system according to the invention.
  • the actions of the elements or means of the system according to the invention are all steps of the method according to the invention.
  • Another object of the invention relates to a computer program product comprising portions of program code recordable on a medium usable in a control unit, to implement a system according to the invention or the method according to the invention.
  • the program itself is also the subject of the invention.
  • the invention further relates to a mobile application comprising a computer program product or a program according to the invention.
  • the mobile application is part of the system according to a variant of the invention.
  • the mobile interface application, the game library and the game application are each an object of the invention.
  • the invention further relates to a gaming method carried out using a robot according to the invention.
  • the robot's gaming actions and the recognition of user actions are each steps of the gaming method according to the invention.
  • the invention firstly relates to a gaming robot 1 for a gaming system 2.
  • the objective is to renew the player experience thanks to new technologies, by proposing a hybridization of board games and video games to bring together all generations and people with different points of interest around the table.
  • the adapted game system 2 includes a library of game applications 3, which can be played with the robot 1.
  • the robot 1 is small, for example between approximately 5x5x5 cm and approximately 20x20x20cm. In the preferred variant, robot 1 measures approximately 13x13x5.5 cm.
  • the robot 1 has an essentially prismatic general shape with a polygonal base of at least five sides. This makes it easy to store robots on top of each other and on the sides by limiting the dead space between robots.
  • the base is essentially hexagonal to have optimal spatial occupation.
  • the robot 1 may include power and battery modules B, and be associated with a charging base C.
  • the robot 1 preferably has bumpers 4 (for example at the front and at the rear) making it possible to absorb shocks and/or detect contact with the user and/or an object. This contact can be used in the 3a game application.
  • the robot 1 is mobile, in particular thanks to wheels 5. More particularly, the robot 1 comprises holonomic wheels 5, for example three holonomic wheels 5, associated with a system controlling the movement autonomously and/or by controlling the user in the game or outside of any game like a remote controlled robot.
  • the robot 1 can use 3 holonomic wheels 5 arranged at 120° with 3 motors.
  • a mechanism allows the wheels to enter the robot 1 when the user presses on it so as not to damage the motor shafts. This movement can trigger a press on a push button, for example on/off.
  • the wheels 5 are preferably hidden by the shell of the robot 1 for greater aesthetics. In addition it gives an impression of levitation. Holonomic wheels 5 allow 360° movement.
  • a mobile robot 1 allows the implementation of certain of said games. In addition, a mobile robot 1 allows real play, limiting the need for a virtual environment.
  • the robot 1 includes a memory 6 into which a game application 3a from said library 3 can be loaded.
  • the memory 6 allows several games to be installed and played using the robot 1.
  • this allows you to have a wide choice of games and to be able to change them if you get tired.
  • the robot 1 comprises a connection module 7 to a mobile device 8 for the installation and/or use of the gaming application 3a.
  • a connection module 7 to a mobile device 8 for the installation and/or use of the gaming application 3a.
  • the mobile device 8 constitutes a simplified means of connecting the robot 1 to the game library 3 to download said game application 3a. This implies a simplified constitution of the robot 1.
  • the installation and download can be done in the robot 1.
  • the robot 1 comprises a specific man-machine interface 1a, making it possible to implement the gaming application 3a.
  • man-machine interface is meant all the hardware and software means making it possible to implement a “personality” of the robot as a player for example, and not only as a referee or means of calculating points or game evaluation.
  • the man-machine interface 1a comprises several means and other elements configured to allow the user to play using the robot 1. These means are known in themselves and will not be presented in detail. The invention concerns the implementation of these means in a specific framework described herein. For simplification, the man-machine interface 1a is identified in the drawings by the card 1a of the microcontroller 1b.
  • the robot 1 comprises an interface screen 1c capable of displaying information relating to the game, in particular displaying the rules of the game, displaying a menu.
  • This is for example a TFT or OLED screen.
  • the 1c screen provides a visual man-machine interface independent of the smartphone 8. This allows certain games to be played 100% without a smartphone.
  • the screen 1c can display facial expressions or emotions, in relation to the game in progress.
  • robot 1 can have "human” reactions to events, for example it can express discontent, joy, bump into an obstacle, etc. To do this, it uses, for example, sound and visual feedback.
  • the robot 1 may include at least one speaker 1d to send one or more messages or audio signals, in particular in connection with the current game application 3a.
  • Said 1d speaker implies similar advantages to the 1c screen, but auditory in place and place of the visual.
  • the speaker 1d can make it possible to state information relating to the game, in particular the rules of the game, and to state a menu.
  • the man-machine interface can involve L LEDs, for example four L LEDs controlled by the card (1a).
  • the L LEDs are preferably placed below the robot and their light is reflected against the ground.
  • the man-machine interface 1a provides feedback from the robot and improves the user experience.
  • the man-machine interface 1a comprises on the one hand means for interpreting user game actions, configured to interpret game actions of a user or another robot, and specific to the application of game 3a in progress.
  • the human-machine interface 1a recognizes several different user game actions, but is configured to take into account only those which correspond to the current game application 3a and not other game applications. corresponding are taken into account in order to have a reaction from robot 1, possibly by non-virtual movement of robot 1.
  • the gaming robot 1 comprises sensors 9 for interactions with the user associated with the interpretation means 10, 10a, 10c of user gaming actions.
  • the user actions captured by these sensors 9 allow the robot 1 to understand the game of the user or the other robot.
  • the robot 1 includes infrared sensors 9a and optical sensors 9b.
  • the infrared sensors 9a are actuated by disturbing an infrared beam
  • the optical sensors 9b are actuated by disturbing another optical beam.
  • the robot 1 comprises eleven infrared sensors 9a and two optical sensors.
  • one or two IR interaction sensors can be provided above, for interaction with the user. We could talk about a medium distance IR 9a sensor.
  • One or more sensors 9 can be used for menu navigation. There are preferably 4 sensors on the sides.
  • At least one sensor 9 (9a) is configured to interpret the passage of the user's hand, in particular above the robot 1, as a user gaming action. This is for example a specific detection distance and/or time, for example approximately 0 to 10 cm from the detector for approximately 500 ms to two seconds.
  • the detections of the infrared sensors 9a make it possible to implement specific game commands involving user movements.
  • the robot 1 may include a light sensor.
  • user actions may further involve a microphone and voice recognition modules and/or speech-to-text modules.
  • the robot 1 can also read the result of a physical or electronic die roll or have an additional module for this purpose.
  • the user's actions can be captured or detected directly or it can be envisaged that this is done via a tool provided for this purpose such as a transmitter coupled to a receiver of the robot.
  • User actions can also be captured/detected via mechatronic means of the mobile device 8 such as a compass, an accelerometer, etc.
  • mechatronic means of the mobile device 8 such as a compass, an accelerometer, etc.
  • the means for interpreting user actions user game are associated with mechatronic means of the mobile device 8.
  • the optical sensors 9b and the compasses are used only to precisely detect the position of the robot, the robot uses them for its control.
  • the robot 1 may include game controls that include mobile device control buttons 8.
  • buttons can be based on touch buttons.
  • the buttons can be in the form of a joystick, directional cross.
  • the robot 1 can be controlled in different ways or can move autonomously.
  • the man-machine interface 1a also comprises means for robot game actions, configured to carry out robot game actions, specific to the application 3a in progress, with the possibility of movement of the robot 1.
  • the human machine interface 1a knows several different means of robot game actions, but is configured to perform only those which correspond to the current game application 3a and not other game applications.
  • the robot 1 allows games to be played with one or more users interacting with the man-machine interface 1a. This makes it possible to limit the need a virtual environment and improves the sociability of users.
  • the robot 1 is configured to be played with different games 3a from the game library 3, loaded into its memory 6. This makes it possible to change games without having a significant quantity of additional game elements which would be cumbersome.
  • a memory expansion for example a memory card, can store thousands of games.
  • the robot 1 can therefore react, possibly by moving, to the user's gaming actions.
  • the invention can be defined as a portable video game console which moves and which can interact with external elements or people. It is located between the world of video games with libraries/platforms, that of board games and that of robotics.
  • the game robot 1 comprises sensors 9 for interactions with the environment associated with the robot game action means. It may be one or more sensors 9a or detection means described above.
  • sensors 9a for example, four IR obstacle sensors 9a can be provided for interaction with any obstacles, for example detecting obstacles in front of and behind the robot 1 as well as on the sides. We could talk about a long distance IR 9a sensor.
  • floor sensors 9 for example two to six sensors, front and rear and side
  • IR 9a sensor we can predict the reaction we want based on this (half turn, 1 ⁇ 4 turn and continue driving, robot stop, etc.).
  • the ground sensors 9 can allow the robot 1 to avoid obstacles, or dangers of falling.
  • the robot 1 comprises extension means 12 for adding other means of interpreting user game actions and/or other means of robot game actions 1.
  • extension means 12 gives modularity to the robot 1 and allows technological adaptability.
  • These may be software and/or hardware elements such as additional sensors, preferably simply connected to the robot 1 or wirelessly.
  • Aesthetic means of extension can be provided, such as decorative elements.
  • the robot 1 comprises updating means for adapting and/or updating the means for interpreting user game actions and/or the robot game action means.
  • the invention further relates to a system 2 comprising a robot 1 as described previously associated with a game application library 3. More particularly, the robot 1 is associated with an interface application for the mobile device 8, itself comprising the game application library 3.
  • the system 2 further comprises at least one game element 13 chosen from a pawn, a character, a card, a board and/or an obstacle 13a such as a wall, a tower.
  • a user can obtain a robot 1 associated with one or more of these game elements 13 and have access to several games 3a from the library 3 using the robot 1 and possibly said game element(s) 13.
  • the user uses a mobile device 8 for this purpose, and loads the interface application.
  • the game 3a may concern a course in which the robot 1 must avoid the obstacles 13a, recognize, identify or read a card or a smart card or a connected card, navigate a board, etc.
  • the robot 1 encountering the obstacle 13a can stop and change direction, stop, slightly change the trajectory or push into the obstacle 13a.
  • the robot 1 can detect a specific card, for example a black card, on the playing field.
  • the obstacle 13a has a hexagonal base of 3 cm side, and has a height between half the height of the robot 1 and the height of the robot 1 itself. Additional obstacles 13a of other shapes can be provided. .
  • the obstacles 13a are preferably nestable and can be assembled together to save space.
  • the robot 1 can know if obstacles are placed on the ground and which ones are placed (there may be different types).
  • the robot 1 will not be able to know where the obstacles 13a are located but it can know which obstacle it encounters when it is close to it (RFID technology for example).
  • the game system 2 makes it possible to have a set of game elements 13 that can be re-configured to implement several different games 3a.
  • Robot 1 starts in the center, and the two players are on opposite sides of a board/table.
  • the first player passes their hand over robot 1 to start the game. There are 5 seconds per player, on their turn the player can take or remove an obstacle 13a or do nothing, it is then the turn of the other player.
  • Robot 1 constantly reacts to obstacles 13a and follows a logic of movement varying with each part.
  • Robot 1 is controlled from the mobile app at full speed.
  • Robot 1 has this sequence of movements: (sequence to be defined for different parts) (example: when the robot crosses an obstacle 13a it goes left the first three times then the fourth time it crosses the obstacle in front of it once to the right and he starts again. If an obstacle 13a is to his left, then he turns right.
  • the robot 1 moves in a board game and brings events, we add mountains, plains, or other game elements 13 gradually to collect points or achieve a specific objective.
  • Certain options in the game can allow you to take control of robot 1 for a certain period of time.
  • Robot 1 starts from one side of the field and approaches slowly: the goal is, as a team or alone, to prevent robot 1 from reaching the end of the table/field by placing obstacles 13a.
  • Cards can be added to make the game more complex and diversified. They will allow rules to be added.
  • robot 1 does all the actions, player by player, before starting a turn again.
  • the game ends when robot 1 has reached its objective.

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La présente invention a trait au domaine des jeux tels que des jeux de société ou des jeux vidéo. L'invention concerne plus précisément un robot de jeu et un système de jeu associé.The present invention relates to the field of games such as board games or video games. The invention relates more specifically to a gaming robot and an associated gaming system.

Dans ce domaine, il a été proposé des systèmes de jeux vidéo où l'utilisateur peut être dans un environnement virtuel avec un affichage en deux dimensions ou dans un environnement tridimensionnel immersif, et contrôle les éléments de jeu par des boutons. Ce type de jeu oblige à transporter une console de jeu ou à prévoir un jeu vidéo incluant un système complexe et un affichage délicat, ce qui implique des coûts de fabrication élevés.In this field, video game systems have been proposed where the user can be in a virtual environment with a two-dimensional display or in an immersive three-dimensional environment, and controls the game elements by buttons. This type of game requires carrying a game console or planning a video game that includes a complex system and a delicate display, which involves high manufacturing costs.

En outre, les jeux vidéo impliquent l'utilisation d'un environnement entièrement virtuel ce qui n'est pas toujours satisfaisant d'un point de vue sociabilité des utilisateurs.In addition, video games involve the use of an entirely virtual environment which is not always satisfactory from a user sociability point of view.

Par ailleurs, il a été proposé des jeux de société avec un tableau et des pions à faire bouger sur le tableau en fonction de résultats de lancers de dés par exemple.Furthermore, board games have been proposed with a board and pawns to move on the board according to the results of dice throws, for example.

Ce type de solution n'est pas pleinement satisfaisant car la mise en place du jeu et les manipulations de jeu sont fastidieuses. En outre, la prise en main des règles de jeu n'est pas aisée et les règles de jeu doivent être réexpliquées à chaque nouveau joueur.This type of solution is not fully satisfactory because setting up the game and handling the game is tedious. In addition, getting to grips with the game rules is not easy and the game rules must be re-explained to each new player.

De plus, cette solution oblige à avoir un set d'éléments de jeu pour un jeu. En cas de lassitude, il faut un autre set d'élément de jeu pour chaque jeu supplémentaire, ce qui peut s'avérer encombrant en cas de transport de plusieurs jeux.In addition, this solution requires having a set of game elements for a game. If you get tired, you need another set of game elements for each additional game, which can be cumbersome when transporting of several games.

Le document d'art antérieur WO2012/000927 décrit un robot de jeu selon le préambule de la revendication 1.The prior art document WO2012/000927 describes a gaming robot according to the preamble of claim 1.

Un premier objectif de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif et un système ayant une occupation spatiale optimale et nécessitant moins d'environnement virtuel de jeu pour plus de sociabilité des utilisateurs.A first objective of the invention is to propose a device and a system having optimal spatial occupation and requiring less virtual gaming environment for more sociability of users.

Un deuxième objectif est de proposer un dispositif et un système électronique de jeu de société ne nécessitant pas plusieurs sets d'éléments de jeu pour différents jeux.A second objective is to provide an electronic board game device and system that does not require several sets of game elements for different games.

Pour atteindre ces objectifs, l'invention propose un robot de jeu pour un système de jeu comprenant une librairie d'applications de jeu, le robot étant mobile et comprenant

  • une mémoire dans laquelle peut être chargée une application de jeu de ladite librairie,
  • un module de connexion à un dispositif mobile pour l'installation et/ou l'utilisation de l'application de jeu.
To achieve these objectives, the invention proposes a gaming robot for a gaming system comprising a library of gaming applications, the robot being mobile and comprising
  • a memory into which a game application from said library can be loaded,
  • a module for connecting to a mobile device for installing and/or using the gaming application.

Selon un premier aspect, le robot comprend une interface homme-machine qui comprend

  • des moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur, configurés pour interpréter des actions de jeu d'un utilisateur ou d'un autre robot, spécifiques à l'application de jeu en cours, et
  • des moyens d'actions de jeu de robot, configurés pour réaliser des actions de jeu de robot, spécifiques à l'application de jeu en cours,
According to a first aspect, the robot comprises a man-machine interface which comprises
  • means for interpreting user game actions, configured to interpret game actions of a user or another robot, specific to the current game application, and
  • robot game action means, configured to perform robot game actions, specific to the current game application,

Le robot est caractérisé par une forme générale essentiellement prismatique à base polygonale d'au moins cinq côtés.The robot is characterized by an essentially prismatic general shape with a polygonal base of at least five sides.

Avantageusement, le robot permet d'effectuer des jeux avec un ou plusieurs utilisateurs ce qui permet de limiter le besoin d'un environnement virtuel et améliore la sociabilité des utilisateurs.Advantageously, the robot allows games to be played with one or more users, which limits the need for a virtual environment and improves the sociability of users.

En outre, le robot est configuré pour être joué avec différents jeux dans une librairie de jeux, ce qui permet de changer de jeu sans avoir une quantité significative d'éléments de jeu supplémentaires qui seraient encombrants.Additionally, the robot is configured to be played with different games in a game library, allowing for game switching without having a significant amount of additional game elements that would be cumbersome.

Selon d'autres aspects pris isolément, ou combinés selon toutes les combinaisons techniquement réalisables :

  • le robot comprend des capteurs pour des interactions avec l'utilisateur associés aux moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur ; et/ou des capteurs pour des interactions avec l'environnement associés aux moyens d'actions de jeu de robot ; et/ou
  • lesdits capteurs comprennent des capteurs optiques et des capteurs à infrarouge ; et/ou
  • au moins un capteur est configuré pour interpréter le passage de la main de l'utilisateur, en particulier au-dessus du robot, comme une action de jeu d'utilisateur ; et/ou
  • le robot comprend des moyens d'extension pour ajouter d'autres moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur et/ou d'autres moyens d'actions de jeu de robot ; et/ou
  • le robot comprend des commandes de jeu qui comprennent des boutons de commande de robot et/ou des boutons de commande de dispositif mobile ; et/ ou
  • les moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur sont associés à des moyens mécatroniques du dispositif mobile ; et/ou
  • le robot de jeu comprend au moins une roue holonome, en particulier trois roues holonomes agencées à 120° l'une de l'autre.
According to other aspects taken in isolation, or combined according to all technically feasible combinations:
  • the robot includes sensors for interactions with the user associated with the means for interpreting user game actions; and/or sensors for interactions with the environment associated with the means of robot game actions; and or
  • said sensors include optical sensors and infrared sensors; and or
  • at least one sensor is configured to interpret the passage of the user's hand, in particular above the robot, as a user gaming action; and or
  • the robot comprises extension means for adding other means of interpreting user game actions and/or other means of robot game actions; and or
  • the robot includes game controls that include robot control buttons and/or mobile device control buttons; and or
  • the means for interpreting user game actions are associated with mechatronic means of the mobile device; and or
  • the gaming robot comprises at least one holonomic wheel, in particular three holonomic wheels arranged at 120° from each other.

L'invention porte en outre sur un système de jeu comprenant

  • un robot mobile selon l'invention, et
  • une librairie d'au moins une application de jeu.
The invention further relates to a gaming system comprising
  • a mobile robot according to the invention, and
  • a library of at least one game application.

De préférence, le système comprend en outre au moins un élément de jeu choisi parmi un pion, un personnage, une carte, et/ou un obstacle tel qu'un mur.Preferably, the system further comprises at least one game element chosen from a pawn, a character, a card, and/or an obstacle such as a wall.

Plus généralement l'invention porte en outre sur un système de jeu vidéo comprenant

  • de préférence, une application mobile d'interface dans un serveur distant ;
  • une librairie d'au moins une application de jeu, de préférence dans ladite application mobile d'interface ;
  • un robot de jeu mobile comprenant une mémoire dans laquelle peut être chargée ladite application de jeu, ledit robot comprenant un module de connexion à un dispositif mobile.
More generally, the invention further relates to a video game system comprising
  • preferably, a mobile interface application in a remote server;
  • a library of at least one game application, preferably in said mobile interface application;
  • a mobile gaming robot comprising a memory into which said gaming application can be loaded, said robot comprising a module for connecting to a mobile device.

Selon un aspect, le robot comprend une interface homme-machine qui comprend

  • des moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur, configurés pour interpréter des actions de jeu d'un utilisateur, spécifiques à l'application de jeu en cours, et
  • des moyens d'actions de jeu de robot, configurés pour réaliser des actions de jeu de robot, spécifiques à l'application de jeu en cours.
According to one aspect, the robot includes a man-machine interface which includes
  • means for interpreting user game actions, configured to interpret game actions of a user, specific to the current game application, and
  • robot game action means, configured to perform robot game actions, specific to the current game application.

L'invention concerne en outre un procédé de jeu comprenant des étapes de mise en oeuvre du système selon l'invention. En particulier, les actions des éléments ou moyens du système selon l'invention sont autant d'étapes du procédé selon l'invention.The invention further relates to a gaming method comprising steps for implementing the system according to the invention. In particular, the actions of the elements or means of the system according to the invention are all steps of the method according to the invention.

Un autre objet de l'invention concerne un produit programme d'ordinateur comprenant des portions de code de programme enregistrable sur un support utilisable dans une unité de commande, pour mettre en oeuvre un système selon l'invention ou le procédé selon l'invention. Bien entendu, le programme en lui-même est également objet de l'invention.Another object of the invention relates to a computer program product comprising portions of program code recordable on a medium usable in a control unit, to implement a system according to the invention or the method according to the invention. Of course, the program itself is also the subject of the invention.

L'invention concerne en outre une application mobile comprenant un produit programme d'ordinateur ou un programme selon l'invention. De préférence, l'application mobile fait partie du système selon une variante de l'invention. L'application mobile d'interface, la librairie de jeu et l'application de jeu sont, chacune, un objet de l'invention.The invention further relates to a mobile application comprising a computer program product or a program according to the invention. Preferably, the mobile application is part of the system according to a variant of the invention. The mobile interface application, the game library and the game application are each an object of the invention.

L'invention porte en outre sur une méthode de jeu réalisée au moyen d'un robot selon l'invention. En particulier, les actions de jeu du robot et les reconnaissances d'actions d'utilisateur sont, chacune, autant d'étapes de la méthode de jeu selon l'invention.The invention further relates to a gaming method carried out using a robot according to the invention. In particular, the robot's gaming actions and the recognition of user actions are each steps of the gaming method according to the invention.

L'invention sera davantage détaillée par la description de modes de réalisation non-limitatifs, et sur la base des figures annexées illustrant des variantes de l'invention, dans lesquelles :

  • [fig.1] la figure 1 est un schéma global de l'environnement de l'invention dans un mode de réalisation préféré ;
  • [fig.2] la figure 2 est une vue dans l'espace du robot dans le mode de réalisation préféré ;
  • [fig.3] la figure 3 est un schéma de la synoptique générale de l'invention dans le mode de réalisation préféré ; et
  • [fig.4] la figure 4 est un schéma de la synoptique détaillée de l'invention dans le mode de réalisation préféré.
The invention will be further detailed by the description of non-limiting embodiments, and on the basis of the appended figures illustrating variants of the invention, in which:
  • [ fig.1 ] there figure 1 is an overall diagram of the environment of the invention in a preferred embodiment;
  • [ fig.2 ] there figure 2 is a spatial view of the robot in the preferred embodiment;
  • [ fig.3 ] there Figure 3 is a diagram of the general synoptic of the invention in the preferred embodiment; And
  • [ fig.4 ] there Figure 4 is a diagram of the detailed block diagram of the invention in the preferred embodiment.

L'invention concerne premièrement un robot de jeu 1 pour un système de jeu 2.The invention firstly relates to a gaming robot 1 for a gaming system 2.

L'objectif est de renouveler l'expérience du joueur grâce aux nouvelles technologies, en proposant une hybridation du jeu de société et du jeu vidéo pour réunir autour de la table toutes les générations et des personnes avec des points d'intérêt différents.The objective is to renew the player experience thanks to new technologies, by proposing a hybridization of board games and video games to bring together all generations and people with different points of interest around the table.

Le système de jeu 2 adapté comprend une librairie d'applications de jeu 3, pouvant être joués avec le robot 1.The adapted game system 2 includes a library of game applications 3, which can be played with the robot 1.

Le robot 1 est de taille réduite, par exemple entre environ 5x5x5 cm et environ 20x20x20cm. Dans la variante préférée, le robot 1 mesure environ 13x13x5.5 cm. Selon l'invention, le robot 1 a une forme générale essentiellement prismatique à base polygonale d'au moins cinq côtés. Cela permet de ranger aisément des robots les uns au-dessus des autres et sur les côtés en limitant l'espace mort entre les robots. En particulier, la base est essentiellement hexagonale pour avoir une occupation spatiale optimale.The robot 1 is small, for example between approximately 5x5x5 cm and approximately 20x20x20cm. In the preferred variant, robot 1 measures approximately 13x13x5.5 cm. According to the invention, the robot 1 has an essentially prismatic general shape with a polygonal base of at least five sides. This makes it easy to store robots on top of each other and on the sides by limiting the dead space between robots. In particular, the base is essentially hexagonal to have optimal spatial occupation.

Le robot 1 peut comprendre des modules d'alimentation et de batterie B, et être associé à une base de chargement C.The robot 1 may include power and battery modules B, and be associated with a charging base C.

Le robot 1 a de préférence des pare-chocs 4 (bumpers) (par exemple à l'avant et à l'arrière) permettant d'amortir des chocs et/ou de détecter un contact avec l'utilisateur et/ou un objet. Ce contact peut être utilisé dans l'application de jeu 3a.The robot 1 preferably has bumpers 4 (for example at the front and at the rear) making it possible to absorb shocks and/or detect contact with the user and/or an object. This contact can be used in the 3a game application.

Le robot 1 est mobile, en particulier grâce à des roues 5. Plus particulièrement, le robot 1 comprend des roues holonomes 5, par exemple trois roues holonomes 5, associées à un système pilotant le déplacement en autonomie et/ou par pilotage de l'utilisateur dans le jeu ou en dehors de tout jeu comme un robot télécommandé. Le robot 1 peut utiliser 3 roues holonomes 5 disposées à 120° avec 3 moteurs. De préférence, un mécanisme permet aux roues de rentrer dans le robot 1 lorsque l'utilisateur appuie sur celui-ci pour ne pas abimer les arbres des moteurs. Ce mouvement peut déclencher un appui sur un bouton poussoir par exemple de marche/ arrêt. Dans une variante, il y a trois boutons poussoirs, un pour chaque sous-système composé d'une roue et d'un moteur.The robot 1 is mobile, in particular thanks to wheels 5. More particularly, the robot 1 comprises holonomic wheels 5, for example three holonomic wheels 5, associated with a system controlling the movement autonomously and/or by controlling the user in the game or outside of any game like a remote controlled robot. The robot 1 can use 3 holonomic wheels 5 arranged at 120° with 3 motors. Preferably, a mechanism allows the wheels to enter the robot 1 when the user presses on it so as not to damage the motor shafts. This movement can trigger a press on a push button, for example on/off. In one variation, there are three push buttons, one for each subsystem consisting of a wheel and a motor.

On peut utiliser des déplacements par unité entières de distances ou des fractions, par exemple des déplacements en nombre de cases, ou de centimètres... On peut envisager de mesurer la distance parcourue et l'utiliser dans l'application de jeu 3a ; ou de commander une distance à parcourir dans les règles du jeu. Les roues 5 sont de préférence cachées par la coque du robot 1 pour plus d'esthétisme. En outre cela donne une impression de lévitation. Des roues holonomes 5 permettent un déplacement à 360°.We can use displacements per whole unit of distances or fractions, for example displacements in number of squares, or centimeters... We can consider measuring the distance traveled and using it in game application 3a; or to order a distance to be covered in the rules of the game. The wheels 5 are preferably hidden by the shell of the robot 1 for greater aesthetics. In addition it gives an impression of levitation. Holonomic wheels 5 allow 360° movement.

Un robot 1 mobile permet la mise en oeuvre de certains desdits jeux. En outre, un robot 1 mobile permet de jouer en réel, en limitant le besoin d'environnement virtuel.A mobile robot 1 allows the implementation of certain of said games. In addition, a mobile robot 1 allows real play, limiting the need for a virtual environment.

Par ailleurs, le robot 1 comprend une mémoire 6 dans laquelle peut être chargée une application de jeu 3a de ladite librairie 3. En particulier, la mémoire 6permet d'installer plusieurs jeux et d'y jouer en utilisant le robot 1.Furthermore, the robot 1 includes a memory 6 into which a game application 3a from said library 3 can be loaded. In particular, the memory 6 allows several games to be installed and played using the robot 1.

Avantageusement, cela permet d'avoir un large choix de jeux et de pouvoir en changer en cas de lassitude.Advantageously, this allows you to have a wide choice of games and to be able to change them if you get tired.

En outre, le robot 1 comprend un module de connexion 7 à un dispositif mobile 8 pour l'installation et/ou l'utilisation de l'application de jeu 3a. Il s'agit en particulier d'un smartphone ou d'une tablette connectables à internet, et au robot de préférence sans-fil, tel qu'en technologie Bluetooth™, par exemple en technologie BLE.In addition, the robot 1 comprises a connection module 7 to a mobile device 8 for the installation and/or use of the gaming application 3a. This concerns in particular a smartphone or a tablet connectable to the internet, and to the robot preferably wireless, such as Bluetooth ™ technology, for example BLE technology.

Le dispositif mobile 8 constitue un moyen simplifié de connexion du robot 1 à la librairie de jeu 3 pour télécharger ladite application de jeu 3a. Ceci implique une constitution simplifiée du robot 1. Avantageusement, l'installation et le téléchargement peuvent être faits dans le robot 1.The mobile device 8 constitutes a simplified means of connecting the robot 1 to the game library 3 to download said game application 3a. This implies a simplified constitution of the robot 1. Advantageously, the installation and download can be done in the robot 1.

Selon un premier aspect, le robot 1 comprend une interface homme-machine 1a spécifique, permettant de mettre en oeuvre l'application de jeu 3a.According to a first aspect, the robot 1 comprises a specific man-machine interface 1a, making it possible to implement the gaming application 3a.

Par « interface homme machine » est entendu l'ensemble des moyens matériels et logiciels permettant de mettre en oeuvre une « personnalité » du robot en tant que joueur par exemple, et non pas seulement en tant qu'arbitre ou moyen de computation de points ou d'évaluation de jeu. L'interface homme-machine 1a comprend plusieurs moyens et autres éléments configurés pour permettre à l'utilisateur de jouer en utilisant le robot 1. Ces moyens sont connus en eux-mêmes et ne seront pas présentés en détail. L'invention concerne la mise en oeuvre de ces moyens dans un cadre spécifique décrit dans les présentes. Par simplification, l'interface homme machine 1a est identifiée dans les dessins par la carte 1a du microcontrôleur 1b.By “ man-machine interface ” is meant all the hardware and software means making it possible to implement a “personality” of the robot as a player for example, and not only as a referee or means of calculating points or game evaluation. The man-machine interface 1a comprises several means and other elements configured to allow the user to play using the robot 1. These means are known in themselves and will not be presented in detail. The invention concerns the implementation of these means in a specific framework described herein. For simplification, the man-machine interface 1a is identified in the drawings by the card 1a of the microcontroller 1b.

En particulier, le robot 1 comprend un écran d'interface 1c pouvant afficher des informations relatives au jeu, notamment afficher les règles du jeu, afficher un menu. Il s'agit par exemple d'un écran TFT ou OLED. L'écran 1c permet d'avoir une interface homme-machine visuelle indépendante du smartphone 8. Cela permet de jouer à certains jeux à 100% sans smartphone.In particular, the robot 1 comprises an interface screen 1c capable of displaying information relating to the game, in particular displaying the rules of the game, displaying a menu. This is for example a TFT or OLED screen. The 1c screen provides a visual man-machine interface independent of the smartphone 8. This allows certain games to be played 100% without a smartphone.

Dans une variante, l'écran 1c peut afficher des expressions de visage ou émotions, en relation avec le jeu en cours. Ainsi, le robot 1 peut avoir des réactions "humaines" aux événements, par exemple il peut exprimer le mécontentement, la joie, se cogner contre un obstacle etc. Pour cela il utilise par exemple le son et un retour visuel.In a variant, the screen 1c can display facial expressions or emotions, in relation to the game in progress. Thus, robot 1 can have "human" reactions to events, for example it can express discontent, joy, bump into an obstacle, etc. To do this, it uses, for example, sound and visual feedback.

Le robot 1 peut inclure au moins un haut-parleur 1d pour envoyer un ou plusieurs messages ou signaux audio, notamment en lien avec l'application de jeu 3a en cours. Ledit haut-parleur 1d implique des avantages similaires à l'écran 1c, mais auditifs en lieu et place du visuel. En particulier, le haut-parleur 1d peut permettre d'énoncer des informations relatives au jeu, notamment les règles du jeu, énoncer un menu.The robot 1 may include at least one speaker 1d to send one or more messages or audio signals, in particular in connection with the current game application 3a. Said 1d speaker implies similar advantages to the 1c screen, but auditory in place and place of the visual. In particular, the speaker 1d can make it possible to state information relating to the game, in particular the rules of the game, and to state a menu.

L'interface homme-machine peut faire intervenir des leds L par exemple quatre leds L contrôlée par la carte (1a). Les leds L sont de préférence placées en dessous du robot et leur lumière se reflète contre le sol.The man-machine interface can involve L LEDs, for example four L LEDs controlled by the card (1a). The L LEDs are preferably placed below the robot and their light is reflected against the ground.

L'interface homme-machine 1a permet d'avoir un retour du robot et d'améliorer l'expérience utilisateur.The man-machine interface 1a provides feedback from the robot and improves the user experience.

L'interface homme machine 1a comprend d'une part des moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur, configurés pour interpréter des actions de jeu d'un utilisateur ou d'un autre robot, et spécifiques à l'application de jeu 3a en cours.The man-machine interface 1a comprises on the one hand means for interpreting user game actions, configured to interpret game actions of a user or another robot, and specific to the application of game 3a in progress.

En particulier, l'interface homme-machine 1a reconnait plusieurs différentes actions de jeu d'utilisateur, mais est configurée pour prendre en compte uniquement celles qui correspondent à l'application de jeu 3a en cours et pas les autres applications de jeu. Les informations correspondantes sont prises en compte en vue d'avoir une réaction du robot 1, possiblement par mouvement non virtuel du robot 1.In particular, the human-machine interface 1a recognizes several different user game actions, but is configured to take into account only those which correspond to the current game application 3a and not other game applications. corresponding are taken into account in order to have a reaction from robot 1, possibly by non-virtual movement of robot 1.

Ainsi, selon une variante préférée, le robot de jeu 1 comprend des capteurs 9 pour des interactions avec l'utilisateur associés aux moyens d'interprétation 10, 10a, 10cd'actions de jeu d'utilisateur. Les actions d'utilisateurs captés par ces capteurs 9 permettent au robot 1 de comprendre le jeu de l'utilisateur ou de l'autre robot.Thus, according to a preferred variant, the gaming robot 1 comprises sensors 9 for interactions with the user associated with the interpretation means 10, 10a, 10c of user gaming actions. The user actions captured by these sensors 9 allow the robot 1 to understand the game of the user or the other robot.

En particulier, le robot 1 comprend des capteurs à infrarouge 9a et des capteurs optiques 9b. Les capteurs à infrarouge 9a sont actionnés par perturbation d'un faisceau à infrarouge, les capteurs optiques 9b sont actionnés par perturbation d'un autre faisceau otique. Ces capteurs permettent d'avoir une détection précise et efficace avec des éléments simplifiés.In particular, the robot 1 includes infrared sensors 9a and optical sensors 9b. The infrared sensors 9a are actuated by disturbing an infrared beam, the optical sensors 9b are actuated by disturbing another optical beam. These sensors provide precise and efficient detection with simplified elements.

Plus particulièrement, le robot 1 comprend onze capteurs à infrarouge 9a et deux capteurs optiques. On peut par exemple prévoir un ou deux capteurs IR d'interaction au-dessus, pour l'interaction avec l'utilisateur. On pourra parler de capteur IR 9a moyenne distance. Un ou plusieurs capteurs 9 peuvent être utilisés pour la navigation dans le menu. Il y a de préférence 4 capteurs sur les côtés.More particularly, the robot 1 comprises eleven infrared sensors 9a and two optical sensors. For example, one or two IR interaction sensors can be provided above, for interaction with the user. We could talk about a medium distance IR 9a sensor. One or more sensors 9 can be used for menu navigation. There are preferably 4 sensors on the sides.

Davantage particulièrement, au moins un capteur 9 (9a) est configuré pour interpréter le passage de la main de l'utilisateur, en particulier au-dessus du robot 1, comme une action de jeu d'utilisateur. Il s'agit par exemple d'une distance et ou un temps de détection spécifique, par exemple à environ 0 à 10 cm du détecteur pendant environ 500 ms à deux secondes.More particularly, at least one sensor 9 (9a) is configured to interpret the passage of the user's hand, in particular above the robot 1, as a user gaming action. This is for example a specific detection distance and/or time, for example approximately 0 to 10 cm from the detector for approximately 500 ms to two seconds.

Avantageusement, les détections des capteurs à infrarouge 9a permettent d'implémenter des commandes de jeu spécifiques impliquant des mouvements de l'utilisateur.Advantageously, the detections of the infrared sensors 9a make it possible to implement specific game commands involving user movements.

Bien entendu on peut envisager capteurs de présence standard, et/ou détection d'image vidéo/caméra sans sortir dans le cadre de l'invention bien que cela ne soit pas la variante préférée.Of course we can consider standard presence sensors, and/or detection video/camera image without going outside the scope of the invention although this is not the preferred variant.

Le robot 1 peut inclure un capteur de luminosité.The robot 1 may include a light sensor.

Alternativement ou en combinaison, les actions d'utilisateur peuvent en outre faire intervenir un microphone et des modules de reconnaissance vocale et ou de modules speech-to-text.Alternatively or in combination, user actions may further involve a microphone and voice recognition modules and/or speech-to-text modules.

Le robot 1 peut aussi lire le résultat d'un lancer de dé physique ou électronique ou avoir un module additionnel à cet effet.The robot 1 can also read the result of a physical or electronic die roll or have an additional module for this purpose.

Les actions de l'utilisateur peuvent être captées ou détectées directement ou on peut envisager que cela se fasse via un outil prévu à cet effet tel qu'un émetteur couplé à un récepteur du robot.The user's actions can be captured or detected directly or it can be envisaged that this is done via a tool provided for this purpose such as a transmitter coupled to a receiver of the robot.

Les actions d'utilisateurs peuvent aussi être captées/détectées par l'intermédiaire de des moyens mécatroniques du dispositif mobile 8 tels qu'une boussole, un accéléromètre, ... Ainsi, dans une variante, les moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur sont associés à des moyens mécatroniques du dispositif mobile 8.User actions can also be captured/detected via mechatronic means of the mobile device 8 such as a compass, an accelerometer, etc. Thus, in a variant, the means for interpreting user actions user game are associated with mechatronic means of the mobile device 8.

Dans la variante préférée, les capteurs optiques 9b et les boussoles sont utilisés uniquement pour détecter avec précision la position du robot, le robot les utilise pour son asservissement.In the preferred variant, the optical sensors 9b and the compasses are used only to precisely detect the position of the robot, the robot uses them for its control.

Outre ces capteurs/détecteurs, le robot 1 peut comprendre des commandes de jeu qui comprennent des boutons de commande de robot 11. Avantageusement, ces commandes 11 permettent d'interagir avec le robot ans avoir besoin du smartphone 8. On peut prévoir par exemple quatre boutons poussoirs de contrôle.In addition to these sensors/detectors, the robot 1 can include game controls which include robot control buttons 11. Advantageously, these controls 11 make it possible to interact with the robot without needing the smartphone 8. For example, four control push buttons.

Alternativement ou en combinaison, le robot 1 peut comprendre des commandes de jeu qui comprennent des boutons de commande de dispositif mobile 8.Alternatively or in combination, the robot 1 may include game controls that include mobile device control buttons 8.

Les commandes par boutons peuvent être basées sur des boutons tactiles. Les boutons peuvent être sous forme de joystick, croix directionnelle.Button controls can be based on touch buttons. The buttons can be in the form of a joystick, directional cross.

Ainsi, selon le jeu en cours, des commandes spécifiques peuvent être fonctionnelles. Selon le cas, le robot 1 peut être contrôlé de différentes manières ou peut se déplacer de manière autonome.So, depending on the game in progress, specific commands may be functional. Depending on the case, the robot 1 can be controlled in different ways or can move autonomously.

Outre les moyens d'interprétation 10 d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur, l'interface homme machine 1a comprend d'autre part des moyens d'actions de jeu de robot, configurés pour réaliser des actions de jeu de robot, spécifiques à l'application 3a en cours, avec une possibilité de mouvement du robot 1.In addition to the means 10 for interpreting user game actions, the man-machine interface 1a also comprises means for robot game actions, configured to carry out robot game actions, specific to the application 3a in progress, with the possibility of movement of the robot 1.

En particulier, l'interface homme machine 1a connait plusieurs différents moyens d'actions de jeu de robot, mais est configurée pour effectuer uniquement ceux qui correspondent à l'application de jeu 3a en cours et pas les autres applications de jeu.In particular, the human machine interface 1a knows several different means of robot game actions, but is configured to perform only those which correspond to the current game application 3a and not other game applications.

Avantageusement, le robot 1 permet d'effectuer des jeux avec un ou plusieurs utilisateurs interagissant avec l'interface homme-machine 1a. Cela permet de limiter le besoin d'un environnement virtuel et améliore la sociabilité des utilisateurs.Advantageously, the robot 1 allows games to be played with one or more users interacting with the man-machine interface 1a. This makes it possible to limit the need a virtual environment and improves the sociability of users.

En outre, le robot 1 est configuré pour être joué avec différents jeux 3a de la une librairie de jeux 3, chargés dans sa mémoire 6. Cela permet de changer de jeu sans avoir une quantité significative d'éléments de jeu supplémentaires qui seraient encombrants. Une extension de mémoire, par exemple une carte mémoire, peut permettre de stocker des milliers de jeux.In addition, the robot 1 is configured to be played with different games 3a from the game library 3, loaded into its memory 6. This makes it possible to change games without having a significant quantity of additional game elements which would be cumbersome. A memory expansion, for example a memory card, can store thousands of games.

De plus, le robot 1 peut donc réagir, possiblement en bougeant, aux actions de jeu de l'utilisateur. L'invention peut être définie comme une console de jeu vidéo portable qui bouge et qui peut interagir avec des éléments ou personnes extérieurs. Elle se situe entre le monde du jeu vidéo avec librairie/plateforme, celui du jeu de société et celui de la robotique.In addition, the robot 1 can therefore react, possibly by moving, to the user's gaming actions. The invention can be defined as a portable video game console which moves and which can interact with external elements or people. It is located between the world of video games with libraries/platforms, that of board games and that of robotics.

Par ailleurs, selon une variante, le robot de jeu 1 comprend des capteurs 9 pour des interactions avec l'environnement associés aux moyens d'actions de jeu de robot. Il peut s'agir d'un ou plusieurs capteurs 9a ou moyen de détection décrit ci-dessus. On peut par exemple prévoir quatre capteurs IR 9a d'obstacles pour l'interaction avec des obstacles quelconques, par exemple détectant les obstacles devant et derrière le robot 1 ainsi que sur les côtés. On pourra parler de capteur IR 9a grande distance.Furthermore, according to a variant, the game robot 1 comprises sensors 9 for interactions with the environment associated with the robot game action means. It may be one or more sensors 9a or detection means described above. For example, four IR obstacle sensors 9a can be provided for interaction with any obstacles, for example detecting obstacles in front of and behind the robot 1 as well as on the sides. We could talk about a long distance IR 9a sensor.

On peut en outre prévoir des capteurs 9 de sol (par exemple deux à six capteurs, avant et arrière et latéraux) détectant des bords de tables pour que le robot 1 ne tombe pas. On pourra parler de capteur IR 9a faible distance. On peut prévoir la réaction que l'on veut en fonction de cela (demi-tour, ¼ de tour et continue à rouler, arrêt du robot, ...).It is also possible to provide floor sensors 9 (for example two to six sensors, front and rear and side) detecting table edges so that the robot 1 does not fall. We could talk about a short distance IR 9a sensor. We can predict the reaction we want based on this (half turn, ¼ turn and continue driving, robot stop, etc.).

Les capteurs 9de sol peuvent permettre au robot 1 d'éviter des obstacles, ou des dangers de chute.The ground sensors 9 can allow the robot 1 to avoid obstacles, or dangers of falling.

Selon une variante, le robot 1 comprend des moyens d'extension 12 pour ajouter d'autres moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur et/ou d'autres moyens d'actions de jeu de robot 1. Ces moyens d'extension 12donnent de la modularité au robot 1 et permettent d'avoir une adaptabilité technologique. Il peut s'agir d'éléments logiciels et/ou matériels tels que des capteurs supplémentaires, de préférence simplement branchés sur le robot 1 ou sans-fil. Des moyens d'extension esthétiques peuvent être prévus, tels que des éléments de décoration.According to a variant, the robot 1 comprises extension means 12 for adding other means of interpreting user game actions and/or other means of robot game actions 1. These means of The extension 12 gives modularity to the robot 1 and allows technological adaptability. These may be software and/or hardware elements such as additional sensors, preferably simply connected to the robot 1 or wirelessly. Aesthetic means of extension can be provided, such as decorative elements.

On peut prévoir une extension qui servira à différencier des cartes de jeu via NFC, RIFD ou encore capteurs de couleurs.We can plan an extension which will be used to differentiate game cards via NFC, RIFD or even color sensors.

Selon une variante, le robot 1 comprend des moyens de mise à jour pour adapter et/ ou actualiser les moyens d'interprétation d'actions de jeu d'utilisateur et/ou les moyens d'actions de jeu de robot.According to a variant, the robot 1 comprises updating means for adapting and/or updating the means for interpreting user game actions and/or the robot game action means.

L'invention concerne en outre un système 2 comprenant un robot 1 tel que décrit précédemment associé à une librairie d'applications de jeu 3. Plus particulièrement, le robot 1 est associé à une application d'interface pour le dispositif mobile 8, elle-même comprenant la librairie d'applications de jeux 3.The invention further relates to a system 2 comprising a robot 1 as described previously associated with a game application library 3. More particularly, the robot 1 is associated with an interface application for the mobile device 8, itself comprising the game application library 3.

Selon une variante, le système 2 comprend en outre au moins un élément de jeu 13 choisi parmi un pion, un personnage, une carte (card), un plateau et/ou un obstacle 13a tel qu'un mur, une tour. Ainsi, un utilisateur peut se procurer un robot 1 associé à un ou plusieurs de ces éléments de jeu 13 et avoir accès à plusieurs jeux3a de la librairie 3 utilisant le robot 1 et possiblement ledit ou lesdits éléments de jeu 13. L'utilisateur utilise un dispositif mobile 8 à cet effet, et charge l'application d'interface.According to a variant, the system 2 further comprises at least one game element 13 chosen from a pawn, a character, a card, a board and/or an obstacle 13a such as a wall, a tower. Thus, a user can obtain a robot 1 associated with one or more of these game elements 13 and have access to several games 3a from the library 3 using the robot 1 and possibly said game element(s) 13. The user uses a mobile device 8 for this purpose, and loads the interface application.

Par exemple, le jeu 3a peut concerner un parcours dans lequel le robot 1 doit éviter les obstacles 13a, reconnaître identifier ou lire une carte (card) ou une carte intelligente (smartcard) ou une carte connectée, parcourir un plateau... Le robot 1 rencontrant l'obstacle 13a peut s'arrêter et changer de direction, s'arrêter, modifier légèrement la trajectoire ou enfoncer l'obstacle 13a. Le robot 1 peut détecter une carte spécifique, par exemple une carte noire, sur le terrain de jeu.For example, the game 3a may concern a course in which the robot 1 must avoid the obstacles 13a, recognize, identify or read a card or a smart card or a connected card, navigate a board, etc. The robot 1 encountering the obstacle 13a can stop and change direction, stop, slightly change the trajectory or push into the obstacle 13a. The robot 1 can detect a specific card, for example a black card, on the playing field.

De préférence, l'obstacle 13a a une base hexagonale de 3 cm de côté, et a une hauteur comprise entre la moitié de la hauteur du robot 1 et la hauteur même du robot 1. On peut prévoir des obstacles 13a supplémentaires d'autres formes. Les obstacles 13a sont de préférence emboîtables et peuvent être assemblés entre eux pour un gain d'espace.Preferably, the obstacle 13a has a hexagonal base of 3 cm side, and has a height between half the height of the robot 1 and the height of the robot 1 itself. Additional obstacles 13a of other shapes can be provided. . The obstacles 13a are preferably nestable and can be assembled together to save space.

On peut envisager d'utiliser des obstacles 13a connectés. En particulier, le robot 1 peut savoir si les obstacles sont posés sur le terrain et lesquels sont posés (il peut y en avoir de différent types).We can consider using connected obstacles 13a. In particular, the robot 1 can know if obstacles are placed on the ground and which ones are placed (there may be different types).

On peut ajouter du NFC pour que le robot 1 et/ou le smartphone 8 puisse reconnaître un obstacle en le rapprochant de celui-ci (ou QR-code), et utiliser cette information dans le jeu.We can add NFC so that the robot 1 and/or the smartphone 8 can recognize an obstacle by bringing it closer to it (or QR-code), and use this information in the game.

Dans une variante, le robot 1 ne pourra pas savoir où se situent les obstacles 13a mais il peut savoir quel obstacle il rencontre quand il est proche de lui (technologie RFID par exemple).In a variant, the robot 1 will not be able to know where the obstacles 13a are located but it can know which obstacle it encounters when it is close to it (RFID technology for example).

Avantageusement, le système de jeu 2 permet d'avoir un set d'éléments de jeu 13 re-paramétrable pour mettre en oeuvre plusieurs jeux 3a différents.Advantageously, the game system 2 makes it possible to have a set of game elements 13 that can be re-configured to implement several different games 3a.

Exemples possibles de jeux :Possible examples of games: Exemple 1 : la bataille : Example 1: the battle:

Le robot 1 commence au centre, et les deux joueurs sont de part et d'autre d'un plateau/de la table.Robot 1 starts in the center, and the two players are on opposite sides of a board/table.

Le premier joueur passe la main au-dessus du robot 1 pour lancer la partie. Il y a 5 secondes par joueur, à son tour le joueur peut prendre ou enlever un obstacle 13a ou ne rien faire, c'est ensuite au tour de l'autre joueur.The first player passes their hand over robot 1 to start the game. There are 5 seconds per player, on their turn the player can take or remove an obstacle 13a or do nothing, it is then the turn of the other player.

Une seule action est possible par tour. Le robot 1 réagit en permanence aux obstacles 13a et suit une logique de mouvement variant à chaque partie.Only one action is possible per turn. Robot 1 constantly reacts to obstacles 13a and follows a logic of movement varying with each part.

Pour gagner il faut amener le robot 1 dans le camp adverse.To win, you must bring robot 1 to the opposing camp.

Exemple 2 : la courseExample 2: running

Le robot 1 est contrôlé depuis l'application mobile à pleine vitesse.Robot 1 is controlled from the mobile app at full speed.

Il faut aller le plus rapidement possible à la fin d'un parcours prédéterminé par les joueurs. Le joueur le plus rapide gagne. Ce jeu se joue au tour par tour.You have to go as quickly as possible to the end of a course predetermined by the players. The fastest player wins. This game is played turn-based.

Exemple 3 : Arrivée à bon pointExample 3: Arrival at the right point

Le robot 1 a cette suite de mouvement : (suite à définir pour différentes parties) (exemple : quand le robot croise un obstacle 13a il va les trois premières fois à gauche puis la quatrième fois qu'il croise l'obstacle en face de lui fois à droite et il recommence. Si un obstacle 13a est à sa gauche, alors il tourne à droite.Robot 1 has this sequence of movements: (sequence to be defined for different parts) (example: when the robot crosses an obstacle 13a it goes left the first three times then the fourth time it crosses the obstacle in front of it once to the right and he starts again. If an obstacle 13a is to his left, then he turns right.

Un joueur parie que le robot peut arriver à un point en posant un certain nombre d'obstacles 13a : (il n'a pas le droit de poser les obstacles 13a, il doit imaginer le parcours sans se tromper)

  • soit l'autre joueur accepte: si il y arrive avec autant d'obstacle il gagne 2 points, 3 points si il le fait en moins et 1 point si il le fait en plus ;
  • soit il refuse et il pense que le premier joueur se trompe ou bluff: le premier joueur doit montrer que ce qu'il a dit est possible et si ça ne l'est pas il perd 2 points, sinon il en gagne 2.
A player bets that the robot can arrive at a point by placing a certain number of obstacles 13a: (he does not have the right to place obstacles 13a, he must imagine the route without making a mistake)
  • either the other player accepts: if he succeeds with as many obstacles he gains 2 points, 3 points if he does it less and 1 point if he does it more;
  • either he refuses and thinks that the first player is wrong or bluffing: the first player must show that what he said is possible and if it is not he loses 2 points, otherwise he gains 2.

Exemple 4 : Gros jeuExample 4: Big Game

Le robot 1 se déplace dans un jeu de plateau et amène des événements, on ajoute des montagnes, plaines, ou autre élément de jeu 13 au fur et à mesure pour récolter des points ou arriver à un objectif précis.The robot 1 moves in a board game and brings events, we add mountains, plains, or other game elements 13 gradually to collect points or achieve a specific objective.

Certaines options du jeu peuvent permettre de prendre le contrôle du robot 1 pendant un certain temps.Certain options in the game can allow you to take control of robot 1 for a certain period of time.

Exemple 5 : Tower défenseExample 5: Tower defense

Le robot 1 part d'un côté du terrain et s'approche doucement : le but est, en équipe ou seul, d'empêcher le robot 1 d'arriver au bout de la table/terrain en posant des obstacles 13a. Des cartes (cards) peuvent être ajoutées pour complexifier et diversifier le jeu. Elles permettront d'ajouter des règles.Robot 1 starts from one side of the field and approaches slowly: the goal is, as a team or alone, to prevent robot 1 from reaching the end of the table/field by placing obstacles 13a. Cards can be added to make the game more complex and diversified. They will allow rules to be added.

Exemple 6 : jeu en coopérationExample 6: cooperative play

Chaque joueur choisi un nombre X d'actions que le robot 1 va accomplir sans connaître les actions que les autres joueurs ont choisies, le but étant d'amener le robot 1 à un objectif en passant des obstacles 13a le plus rapidement possible.Each player chooses a number

A chaque tour, tous les joueurs choisissent les actions en même temps puis le robot 1 fait toutes les actions, joueur par joueur, avant de recommencer un tour.Each turn, all players choose the actions at the same time then robot 1 does all the actions, player by player, before starting a turn again.

Le jeu s'arrête quand le robot 1 a atteint son objectif.The game ends when robot 1 has reached its objective.

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  1. Gaming robot (1) for a gaming system (2) comprising a library (3) of gaming applications (3a), the robot (1) being mobile and comprising:
    - a memory (6) into which a gaming application (3a) from the library can be loaded,
    - a module (7) for connecting to a mobile device (8) for installing and/or using the gaming application (3a),
    - a human-machine interface (1a) which comprises
    * means for interpreting user gaming actions, which are configured to interpret the gaming actions of a user or of another robot, specific to the current gaming application (3a), and
    * robot gaming action means, which are configured to perform robot gaming actions, specific to the current gaming application (3a), characterized by a substantially prismatic general shape with a polygonal base of at least five sides.
  2. Gaming robot according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the upper face comprises an interface screen (1c).
  3. Gaming robot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising sensors (9) for interactions with the user, which are associated with the means (10, 10a) for interpreting user gaming actions; and/or sensors (9) for interactions with the environment, which are associated with the robot gaming action means.
  4. Gaming robot according to the preceding claim, wherein said sensors (9) comprise optical sensors (9b) and infrared sensors (9a).
  5. Gaming robot according to claim 3 or 4, wherein at least one sensor (9a) is configured to interpret the passing of the user's hand, in particular above the robot (1), as a user gaming action.
  6. Gaming robot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising extension means (12) for adding other means for interpreting user gaming actions and/or other robot gaming action means.
  7. Gaming robot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising game controls which comprise robot control buttons (11) and/or mobile device (8) control buttons.
  8. Gaming robot according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for interpreting user gaming actions are associated with mechatronic means of the mobile device (8).
  9. Gaming robot according to one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one omni wheel (5), in particular three omni wheels (5), which are arranged at 120° with respect to each other.
  10. Gaming system comprising:
    - a gaming robot (1) according to one of the preceding claims, and
    - a library (3) of gaming applications (3a).
  11. Gaming system according to the preceding claim, further comprising at least one gaming element (13) selected from a token, a character, a card and/or an obstacle (13a) such as a wall.
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