KR101142136B1 - Dart device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A dart game device is provided to promote the interest of a dart game. CONSTITUTION: A dart game device comprises a dart panel system(110), a display unit(120), a manipulation unit(130), and a settlement unit(140). The dart panel system accepts a dart pin and is able to display scores in various colors. The display unit is placed in the outer upper part of the dart panel system and displays game process information including game points. The manipulation unit is able to select the kind of an image and a game among a plurality of games. The settlement unit is placed in the lower part of the manipulation unit and settles the charge for enjoying a dart game.

Description

Darts game device {DART DEVICE}

The disclosed technique relates to a dart game device, and more particularly, to a dart game device that can promote the interest of a dart game.

Dart game is a sport that hits the target of dart board with dart pin, and anyone can enjoy it anytime, anywhere. Recent electronic darts can determine the score by determining the location of the dart pin to be inserted into the dart board and then show the score to the player.

Among the embodiments, the dart game apparatus may include a dart panel unit that receives a dart pin and is divided into a plurality of regions, and when the dart pin is accommodated, the dart game unit detects one region having the received dart pin among the plurality of regions. And a score display unit including a plurality of score display elements disposed around the pin sensing unit and the dart panel unit, and controlling at least one of color, position, or number of the plurality of score display elements according to the detected one area. can do.

Among the embodiments, the dart game apparatus may include a dart panel unit including a plurality of super regions that accommodate a dart pin and each include a plurality of sub regions, and the received dart pin among the plurality of sub regions when the dart pin is accommodated. And a score display unit including a dart pin sensing unit for detecting one sub-region and a plurality of score display elements surrounding the dart panel unit and disposed in each of the plurality of super regions. The score display unit may control at least one of a color, a position, or the number of the plurality of score display elements according to the detected sub-region.

 Among the embodiments, the dart game apparatus accommodates the dart pin and includes n (n is a natural number) super regions, and each of the n super regions includes m (m is a natural number) sub-regions. When the dart pin is accommodated, one of the m * n regions in which the received dart pin is located (hereinafter, referred to as the k-th region) is detected, and the m * n regions are divided into n super regions and corresponding super regions. A dart pin sensing unit representing m sub-regions and a score display unit surrounding the dart panel unit and including n score display elements corresponding to the n super regions may be included. The score display unit may control the color of the k-th score display element associated with the k-th region.

1 is a front view showing a dart game device according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the dart panel system of FIG. 1.
3 is a view for explaining the dart panel system in FIG.
4 is a partial detailed view of the dart panel portion in FIG. 3.
5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the dart panel system of FIG. 2.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method of calculating a score in the dart panel unit of FIG. 2.

Description of the present application is only an embodiment for structural or functional description, the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, the embodiments may be variously modified and may have various forms, and thus the scope of the disclosed technology should be understood to include equivalents capable of realizing the technical idea.

On the other hand, the meaning of the terms described in the present application should be understood as follows.

Terms such as "first" and "second" are intended to distinguish one component from another component, and the scope of rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, the first component may be named a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be named a first component.

The term “and / or” should be understood to include all combinations that can be presented from one or more related items. For example, the meaning of "first item, second item and / or third item" may be presented from two or more of the first, second or third items as well as the first, second or third item It means a combination of all the items that can be.

When a component is referred to as being "connected" to another component, it should be understood that there may be other components in between, although it may be directly connected to the other component. On the other hand, it should be understood that no component exists. On the other hand, other expressions describing the relationship between the components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly neighboring to", should be interpreted as well.

Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as "comprise" or "have" refer to features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or parts thereof described. It is to be understood that the combination is intended to be present and does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features or numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

For each step, the identifiers (e.g., a, b, c, ... are used for convenience of explanation, and the identifiers do not describe the order of the steps, and each step is clearly contextual. Unless stated otherwise, they may occur out of the specified order, ie, each step may occur in the same order as described, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

All terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art unless otherwise defined. Commonly used predefined terms should be interpreted to be consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art and can not be interpreted as having ideal or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined in the present application.

1 is a front view showing a dart game device according to an embodiment of the disclosed technology.

Referring to FIG. 1, the dart game apparatus 100 may include a dart panel system 110, a display unit 120, an operation unit 130, and a payment unit 140.

The dart panel system 110 receives the dart pins and determines the score according to the location where the dart pins are received. The dart panel system 110 may be separated from the dart game apparatus 100 and may be integrally combined with the dart game apparatus 100.

The dart panel system 110 may display a score corresponding to a location where the dart pin is accommodated in a plurality of colors. In one embodiment, the dart panel system 110 may include a light emitting diode (LED). The dart panel system 110 may give a visual effect to the player by displaying the score with a light emitting diode (LED).

The display unit 120 may be located on the outer side of the dart panel system 110. The display unit 120 may display game information provided by the dart game apparatus 100, and may display an image of a movie, an advertisement, or a video game. The display 120 may display game progress information including game scores.

The operation unit 130 may be located at an outer lower side of the dart panel system 110. The manipulation unit 130 may receive a signal for controlling an image displayed by the display 120. The operation unit 130 may select the type of the image displayed on the display unit 120 or select at least one of the plurality of games. The operation unit 130 may be provided with a button or a touch screen.

The payment unit 140 may be located below the operation unit 130. The payment unit 140 may perform payment of a cost for enjoying the dart game. Payment unit 140 may be provided with a device that can put a bill or a device that can put a coin.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating the dart panel system of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 2, the dart panel system 110 includes a dart panel unit 111, a dart pin sensing unit 112, and a score display unit 113.

The dart panel 111 receives a dart pin and is divided into a plurality of regions. The dart panel 111 may be separated from the dart game apparatus 100, or may be integrally coupled with the dart game apparatus 100.

In one embodiment, the dart panel portion 111 may be formed in a circular plate shape, a plurality of grooves having a diameter and a depth to accommodate the dart pin may be formed. In another embodiment, the dart panel unit 111 may be a display screen. The display screen may display a circular image having an interior divided into a plurality of areas.

In one embodiment, the plurality of regions may be divided into a plurality of super regions and a plurality of sub regions, and one super region may include a plurality of sub regions. For example, the dart panel unit 111 may include n (n is a natural number) super regions, and each of the n super regions may include m (m is a natural number) sub-regions. n and m may not be equal to each other, and n may be greater than m.

The dart pin sensing unit 112 detects the dart pin when the dart pin is accommodated in the dart panel unit 111. In one embodiment, the dart pin sensing unit 112 may include at least one sensor. For example, the at least one sensor may include a pressure sensor, an optical sensor, an ultrasonic sensor or a laser sensor.

The dart sensing unit 112 may detect one region in which the dart pin is accommodated. The dart pin may be accommodated in any one of a plurality of regions in the dart panel portion 111 and may apply a physical force around the dart panel portion 111. In this case, the dart pin sensing unit 112 may calculate a position where the dart pin is accommodated in the dart panel unit 111 or a position where a physical force is applied around the dart panel unit 111.

According to an embodiment, when the dart pin 112 is accommodated in the dart panel 111, the dart sensing unit 112 may detect one region (hereinafter, referred to as the k-th region) in which the dart pins are accommodated among the n * m regions. . Here, n * m regions represent n super regions and m sub regions for the super region.

In one embodiment, when the dart pin exerts a physical force around the dart panel 111, the dart sensing unit 112 may not detect one area.

The score display unit 113 includes a plurality of score display elements. In an exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may include n score display elements corresponding to n (n is a natural number) super regions.

The plurality of score display elements display scores corresponding to the plurality of regions and may be disposed around the dart panel unit 111. The plurality of score display elements may be integrally combined with the dart panel unit 111, or may be integrally combined with the dart game apparatus 100.

The score display unit 113 controls the plurality of score display elements. The plurality of score display elements may be displayed in at least one color and may be implemented by a plurality of light emitting diodes.

In one embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control the color, position or number of the plurality of score display elements.

For example, assuming that two or more gamers play a game, the score display unit 113 may calculate a score required for the player to beat the opponent and determine at least one score display element indicating a score larger than the calculated score. have. At least one score display element may display at least one color. In this case, the at least one score display element may emit light and may visually concentrate the player.

For another example, the score display unit 113 may designate at least one super area according to a game method and display at least one score display element disposed therein in at least one color.

In one embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control the color, position or number of the plurality of score display elements according to one sub-region detected by the dart sensing unit 112.

In one embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control the color of the k-th score display element associated with the k-th area detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, the k th score display element may represent a score display element corresponding to one super area including the k th region. Herein, the k th region represents one region of the d * pins accommodated among the m * n regions, and the m * n regions represent n super regions and m sub regions for the super region.

In another exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may further control the color of another score display element that is not associated with the k-th area detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, another score display element may represent n−1 score display elements except for a score display element corresponding to one super area including a k-th area.

FIG. 3 is a view for explaining the dart panel system in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a partial detailed view of the dart panel unit in FIG. 3.

3 and 4, the dart panel unit 111 includes a plurality of super regions 210, and the score display unit 113 includes a plurality of score display elements 220.

The plurality of super regions 210 may include a plurality of sub regions. In one embodiment, the dart panel portion 111 may include n (n is a natural number) super regions 210, and each of the n super regions 210 is m (m is a natural number) subregions. Can include them. n and m may not be equal to each other, and n may be greater than m. For example, one super region 210a may include first, second and third sub-regions 310, 320, and 330. For another example, one super region 210c may include fourth and fifth sub regions 340 and 350.

Each of the plurality of super regions 210 may have different scores indicated by the plurality of score display elements. For example, if one dart pin is accommodated in one super area 210a, one score display element 220a represents 18 points, and if another dart pin is accommodated in another super area 210b, another score display is displayed. Element 220b may represent four points.

Each of the plurality of sub-regions included in one super area 210 may have a different score. For example, assuming that the dart pin is accommodated in one super area 210a, the gamer obtains 18 points when the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-area 310, and the gamer receives the score when it is accommodated in the second sub-area 320. 54 points are acquired, and when the player is accommodated in the third sub-region 330, the player may obtain 36 points.

The plurality of score display elements 220 may surround the dart panel portion 111 and be disposed in each of the plurality of super regions 210. Each of the plurality of score display elements 220 may represent a score of each of the plurality of super regions. In an exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may include n score display elements 220 corresponding to n (n is a natural number) super regions 210.

In one embodiment, the plurality of score display elements 220 may emit light. For example, the plurality of score display elements 220 may be implemented as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), a light emitting diode (LED), or the like.

In one embodiment, each of the plurality of score display elements 220 may be a display screen. The plurality of display screens may display scores of each of the plurality of super areas 210, and the score may be controlled by the score display unit 113. For example, the score display unit 113 may display the score represented by one score display element 220a as 18 points or 1 point.

In one embodiment, at least one score display element 220 of the plurality of score display elements 220 may emit light. For example, when the dart pin is accommodated in one super region 210a, one score display element 220a emits light, and when the dart pin is accommodated in the other super region 210b, the other score display element ( 220b) may emit light. When the dart pin is accommodated in another super area 210c, the plurality of score display elements 220 may emit light at the same time.

In one embodiment, the plurality of score display elements 220 may display at least one color. For example, the plurality of score display elements 220 are displayed in green when the dart pin is accommodated in one sub-region 310, and the plurality of score displays when the dart pin is accommodated in the other sub-region 320. Elements 220 may be displayed in red.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating the dart panel system of FIG. 2.

In FIG. 5, the dart panel unit 111 receives the dart pins (step S510). The dart pin may be accommodated in one sub-region of the dart panel portion 111 and may apply a physical force around the dart panel portion 111.

If the dart sensing unit 112 receives the dart pin, the dart sensing unit 112 detects one sub region in which the dart pin is located (step S520). The dart sensing unit 112 may calculate a position of the dart pin accommodated in the dart panel unit 111 and determine one sub-region based on the position information of the dart pin. The dart sensing unit 112 may not detect one sub-region when the dart pin applies a physical force around the dart panel 111.

The score display unit 113 determines one super area based on one sub area detected by the dart sensing unit 112 (step S530).

For example, it is assumed that the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-region 310 included in one super region 210a. The dart sensing unit 112 may calculate a location where the dart pin is accommodated and detect the first sub-region 310 based on the location information of the dart pin. The score display unit 113 may determine one super area 210a including the detected first sub area 310.

As another example, assume that the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth sub-region 340 included in one super region 210c. The dart sensing unit 112 may calculate a position where the dart pin is accommodated and detect the fourth sub-region 340 based on the location information of the dart pin. The score display unit 113 may determine one super area 210c including the detected fourth sub area 340.

For another example, when the dart pin applies a physical force around the dart panel unit 111, the dart sensing unit 112 may not detect one sub area, and the score display unit 113 may have one super area. May not be determined.

The score display unit 113 determines at least one score display element according to the determined super area (step S540). The at least one score display element may include one score display element disposed with the determined one super area and may include all of the plurality of score display elements 220.

For example, the score display unit 113 may select one score display element 220a disposed with the determined one super area 210a. For another example, the score display unit 113 may select all of the plurality of score display elements 220 when one super area 210c is determined. As another example, the score display unit 113 may select all of the plurality of score display elements 220 when one super area is not determined.

The score display unit 113 determines the color of each of the determined at least one score display element (step S550). The plurality of score display elements 220 may display at least one color.

In an exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element according to one sub-region detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-region 310, the score display 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element as green. For another example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the second sub-region 320, the score display 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element as red. As another example, when the dart pin applies a physical force around the dart panel unit 111, the score display unit 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element as white.

In an exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may determine at least one color according to one sub-region detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the third sub-region 330, the score display unit 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element as blue. For another example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth sub-region 340, the score display 113 may determine the color of each of the at least one score display element as green, red, blue, or the like.

The score display unit 113 displays at least one score display element in the determined color (step S560). In one embodiment, at least one score display element may emit light. For example, the at least one score display element may be implemented as a liquid crystal display (LCD), a plasma display panel (PDP), a light emitting diode (LED), or the like.

In an exemplary embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control the number of blinks of the at least one score display element according to the sub-region detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-region 310, the score display 113 may determine the number of blinks of the at least one score display element once. For another example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the second sub-region 320, the score display 113 may determine the number of flashes of the at least one score display element three times. As another example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the fifth sub-region 350, the score display 113 may determine the number of flashes of the at least one score display element 10 times.

In one embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control to alternately blink at least one color. For example, when the color of at least one score display element is determined to be red or blue, the red and blue colors may be alternately blinked once.

In one embodiment, the score display unit 113 may control the emission time of the at least one score display element according to the sub-region detected by the dart sensing unit 112. For example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the first, second, or third sub-regions 310, 320, and 330, the emission time may be determined as 5 seconds. As another example, when the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth or fifth sub-regions 340 and 350, the emission time may be determined as 10 seconds.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a method of calculating a score in the dart panel unit of FIG. 2.

Referring to FIG. 6, the dart game apparatus 100 may provide a count up / zero one (a), archery (b), cricket (c), or half-it / round the clock (d) as a game method.

In the count up / zero one (a), when the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-region 310, the player acquires the corresponding score indicated by the score display element, and the dart pin is displayed in the second or third sub-regions 320 and 330. If accepted, the player obtains three and two times the score respectively. In addition, when the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth or fifth sub-regions 340 and 350, the player acquires 25 points and 50 points, respectively.

In the archery b, when the dart pin is accommodated in the first, second, or third sub-regions 310, 320, and 330, the player acquires 30 points, 15 points, and 5 points, respectively. When the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth or fifth sub-regions 340 and 350, the player acquires 50 points and 100 points, respectively.

In the cricket (c), when the dart pin is accommodated in the first, second, or third sub-regions 310, 320, and 330, the player acquires one mark, three marks, and two marks, respectively. When the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth or fifth sub-regions 340 and 350, the game player acquires one mark and two marks, respectively.

In the half-it / round the clock d, when the dart pin is accommodated in the first sub-region 310, the player acquires the corresponding score indicated by the score display element, and the dart pin is the second or third sub-region 320 or 330. ), The player gains three and two times the score, respectively. If the dart pin is accommodated in the fourth or fifth sub-regions 340 and 350, the gamers acquire zero points, respectively.

The disclosed technique may have the following effects. It is to be understood, however, that the scope of the disclosed technology is not to be construed as limited thereby, as it is not meant to imply that a particular embodiment should include all of the following effects or only the following effects.

The dart game apparatus according to the exemplary embodiment may visually concentrate the game player and cause interest in the game by displaying the scores displayed around the dart panel in various colors.

The dart game apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment may provide various visual effects to the corresponding score display element so that the player may immediately know his score and add fun to obtain the score.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the following claims It can be understood that

Claims (8)

A dart panel portion which is formed in a circular plate shape, forms a plurality of grooves having a diameter and a depth capable of receiving the dart pin, and includes a plurality of super regions each including a plurality of sub regions;
A dart pin sensing unit configured to detect one sub-region in which the received dart pin is included among the plurality of sub-regions when the dart pin is accommodated;
A plurality of score display elements (the number of the plurality of super areas and the plurality of score elements) which surround the dart panel part and are disposed around the dart panel part and are integrally coupled to the dart panel part and disposed in each of the plurality of super areas. The number of score display elements is the same) and each of the plurality of score display elements is implemented with a plurality of light emitting diodes, and the color of the score display element associated with the corresponding super area based on the detected one sub-region. A score display unit for controlling the color, the position and the number of the plurality of score display elements irrespective of the corresponding super area; And
A control unit for selecting a game method corresponding to count up / zero one, archery, cricket or half-it / round the clock to change the score calculation according to the accommodation position of the dart pin;
The score display unit determines the score display element by calculating the score required to beat the opponent according to the selected game method when two or more gamers play the game, and displays the color of the determined score display element, And controlling the number of flashes of the plurality of score display elements according to the detected one subregion, and alternately flashing the plurality of score display elements in at least one color according to the detected one subregion.
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