KR102136927B1 - Electronic dart game device and method of performing dart game using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic dart game device, including a housing body portion 100, a front panel portion 200, and a cost receiving portion 300, the housing body portion 100 is built inside The electronic control unit 110 that supplies power to the electronic dart game device and controls the driving of the electronic dart game device, the electronic dart board unit 210 including the electronic dart board 210a, displays an image and recognizes a user's touch It characterized in that it comprises a first display (touch panel) unit 220 and a second display unit 230 for displaying an image.

Description

Electronic dart game device and method of performing dart game using the same

The present invention relates to a dart game device and a method of performing a game, and more particularly, to an electronic dart game device and a method of performing a dart game using the same.

A dart game is a game in which a game player throws a dart, an arrowhead-shaped device, toward a centrifugal target (dart board) with a number written on it to score points, and a dart is usually a pointed and sharp metal tip ( It is composed of a part that fits on the board), barrel (handle), sharps (large), and flight (wings), and the dart board is divided into 20 equal parts in a fan shape made of various materials such as wood or plastic, and the score is 1-20 points. In the score arrangement, going from the outside to the center, the first single (the hit number becomes the score), the double (the hit number becomes a double score), the triple (the hit number becomes a triple score), and the single bull ( It is divided into 25 points or 50 points, the outer part of the circle in the middle of the center) and the double bull (the inner part of the circle in the middle of the center with 50 points).

In a dart game, go beyond simply obtaining a high score, using the score you have acquired, set a base score of 301, 501, 1001, etc., and then subtract the score obtained by throwing the dart from the total score. The X01 game, which is a win-based game, is the most common, and in the 01 game, the person who first accurately sets the score to 0 within the set round wins, and when the score becomes negative by obtaining a higher score than the remaining score (this is called BURST Any thrown in that round is not counted as a score, and the score of the previous round is returned. If no one has scored a zero in a given round, the person with the lowest score is the winner.

In addition, there are knockout games and darts games with various game rules such as STANDARD CRICKET, CUT-THROAT CRICKET, and CRICKET COUNT UP.

On the other hand, as a game device for playing such a game, an electronic diet device such as the following patent document has been developed and used, which electrically detects the point where the dart target is hit using a sensor, and automatically detects the score and provides it to the player. , These electronic dart devices are connected by short-distance or long-distance communication, so that it is possible to play a dart game beyond temporal and spatial constraints.In this case, unlike the metallic tip, the tip is made of plastic to minimize the risk. Soft tip darts are used.

Accordingly, in an electronic dart game device, it is necessary to use various and colorful graphics that visually display game information along with sound effects in order to display automatically detected points and to deliver game information according to various game methods in real time. There is.

Patent Registration No. 10-1832822 (Title of invention: server for providing video related to dart game, dart game device, and computer program stored in computer readable medium, announcement date: February 27, 2018)

Accordingly, the present invention is an electronic dart game device capable of using various and colorful graphics that visually display game information as well as sound effects in order to display automatically detected points and deliver game information according to various game methods in real time. And it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for performing an electronic dart game using the same.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention relates to an electronic dart game device in one aspect, including a housing body portion 100, a front panel portion 200, and a cost receiving portion 300, the housing body portion The electronic dart board unit 210 including an electronic control unit 110, an electronic dart board 210a, which is built inside and supplies power to the electronic dart game device and controls the driving of the electronic dart game device, It is characterized by including a first display (touch panel) unit 220 for displaying an image and recognizing a user's touch, and a second display unit 230 for displaying an image.

Preferably, the front panel part 200 exposes the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board part 210 and penetrates the light around it in the form of a dart score number to form a dart score display part 241 The dart circular through hole 251, a first transmission part 152 that transmits an image displayed on the first display (touch panel) part 220 and senses a touch on the surface, and is displayed on the second display part 230 The electronic dart plate 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front including the second transmission unit 253 that transmits the image, and the first display (touch panel) 220 and the second display 230 ) Is displayed.

Preferably, the electronic dart board part 210 has a circular ring shape surrounding the electronic dart board 210a, and is installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dart board 210a, and the electronic dart board 210a ) And a dart plate lighting unit (210b) that provides illumination toward the center.

Preferably, the electronic dart board unit 210 includes a dart plate lighting unit 210b that provides illumination to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit 241 formed transparently around the dart circular through hole 251 Include.

Preferably, the dart plate lighting unit 210b is composed of a circular ring-shaped LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs that are located corresponding to the formation position of the dart score number and can be independently lit and changed color according to a control signal, and the dart score display unit Lighting that can be lit and changed color is provided for each of the 241 dart score numbers.

Preferably, the dart score display unit 241 controls the dart score number to be displayed or not displayed according to the dart score score, or changes the display color of the dart score number according to the score type.

Preferably, the score type is one selected from a single score score, a double score score, a triple score score, and a miss score score.

Preferably, a straight LED bar including a side effect display unit 242 at the corners of the both sides and composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently lighting and changing color is used to display lighting and color in the corner effect display unit 242. Provides changeable lighting.

Preferably, the electronic control unit 110 controls the game performance by controlling the functions of the electronic dart board and the input/output device according to the installed software program or instruction set, and controls the receiver interface 113 to control the cost receiving unit as an external device. It controls 300 to transmit and receive required data or signals.

Preferably, the input/output device includes an LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b providing illumination to the dart score display unit 241, a first display (touch panel) unit 220, a second display unit 230, and a corner It includes at least one of the LED bars of the effect display unit 242.

Preferably, the electronic control unit 110 includes a software program and/or a stored instruction set and executes it, and through this, a central control unit (MCU, 111) that performs various functions for an electronic dart game device and processes data. , A game controller 112 for controlling a dart board and an input/output device by driving a dart game application according to the control of the central control unit to perform a dart game and transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for playing the dart board and input/output devices, cost A receiver interface 113 that provides electrical connection with the receiver 300 to receive cost receiver information of the cost receiver rotor, a communication interface 114 that provides communication connection with an external server or other electronic dart device, and a software program And/or a storage unit 115 for storing stored instruction sets, game playing applications, and other applications, and storing required information and data such as user game information and other advertisement information according to game performance.

Preferably, the game control unit 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board, and an input/output device control unit 112b, and the game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, and an application of a dart game To generate game information by calling and generating the game information, receiving the user's selection input, receiving the user's game selection input, executing the application of the selected game to generate game progress information, and creating the game progress information. Receiving the electric signal of the dart board part generated according to the hit of the player, recognizing the target score, calculating the game score information according to the game rules of the selected and running game application, and replacing the play order of the selected game according to the calculated score information And, it performs a function of ending a round or game, and the dart board and input/output device control unit 112b includes an electronic dart board unit and a first display (touch panel) unit through the dart board and input/output unit interface unit 112c. 220, the second display unit 230 is controlled to receive an electric signal generated according to the hitting of the dart from the electronic dart board unit, and according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a, the first display ( The touch panel) unit and the second display unit display game progress information as an image, and the game play unit 112a by sensing a user's touch of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and receiving a user's selection input Transfer to.

Preferably, the dart board and input/output device control unit 112b controls lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart score display unit 241 and the edge effect display unit 242 in a preset manner or according to game progress information.

Preferably, the front panel part 200 is a mirror glass, and its thickness is determined in consideration of adjustment of touch sensitivity on the front surface.

In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method of performing a dart game using an electronic dart game device, in which a game information display process (S00) of displaying information of one or more playable dart games, a desired dart game and a game method among playable dart games The game selection input receiving process (S10) for receiving the user's selection input for, the game execution process (S20) of executing the game according to the selected game method by executing the application of the game selected by the user, and the dart in the game execution process. Target score recognition and display process (S30) in which the target score is recognized by receiving the electric signal of the dart board unit generated according to the hit, and the target score is displayed on the dart score display unit 241, according to the game rules of the selected and running game application. The game score information calculation process (S40) for calculating game score information according to the game score information calculation process (S40), the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and the second display unit 230 by updating the game progress information generated by changing according to the progress of the game , Game progress information display process (S50) to be displayed on one or more of the dart score display unit 241, the edge effect display unit 242, and the game round according to the game score information calculated according to the game rule of the selected and running game application The round/game end process (S60) of ending or ending the game and displaying the game is performed.

According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to use various and colorful graphics that visually display game information along with sound effects in order to display automatically detected points and to deliver game information according to various game methods in real time. There is an effect.

In addition, according to the electronic dart game device and the dart game execution method using the same according to an embodiment of the present invention, game information, game performance information, and related information are visually displayed in various ways, providing a variety of colorful graphics, and simple touch operation. There is an effect of allowing the game player to perform the dart game more easily and happily by the operation using the electronic dart game device.

Further, the electronic dart game device according to an embodiment of the present invention provides various visual effects through a characteristic structure and function, provides game progress information, etc., and provides various visual effects and a beautiful appearance, making the game player more dynamic. There is an effect that allows you to play a dart game in a human environment.

1 is a front perspective view for explaining an external configuration of an electronic dart game device of the present invention.
2 is a combined diagram for explaining the features of the structure of the electronic dart game device of the present invention.
3 is a view for explaining the structure and function of the electronic dart board of the present invention.
4 is a functional block diagram illustrating a control unit of the present invention.
5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the function of the game control unit of the present invention.
6 is a flowchart of a method of performing a dart game by the electronic dart game device of the present invention.
7 and 8 are actual implementation photos for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in a game information display process and a game selection input reception process.
9 is an actual implementation picture for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in the process of collecting the cost of the game execution process.
10A to 10F are actual implementation photos for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in the process of recognizing and displaying target score, calculating game score information, displaying game progress information, and completing round/game.
11A to 11E are diagrams for explaining an example of displaying a visual effect when the dart score display unit 241 and the edge effect display unit 242 are not in a game.
12A to 12D are views for explaining an example of displaying scores and visual effects during a game by the dart score display unit 241 and the corner effect display unit 242.

Hereinafter, specific details for carrying out the present invention will be described based on examples with reference to the drawings. These embodiments are described in detail sufficient to enable a person skilled in the art to practice the present invention. It is to be understood that the various embodiments of the present invention are different from each other but need not be mutually exclusive. For example, specific shapes, structures, and characteristics described herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention in relation to one embodiment. In addition, it is to be understood that the location or arrangement of individual components within each disclosed embodiment may be changed without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the detailed description to be described below is not intended to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims, along with all scopes equivalent to those claimed by the claims, if appropriately described. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to the same or similar functions over several aspects.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described in detail through an embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a front perspective view for explaining the external configuration of the electronic dart game device of the present invention, Figure 2 is a combined view for explaining the features of the structure of the electronic dart game device of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 1, the electronic dart game device of the present invention is configured to include a housing body portion 100, a front panel portion 200, and a cost receiving unit 300, the cash through the cost receiving unit 300 Alternatively, the electronic dart game can be played according to the payment of game costs, such as the input of a dedicated coin. In this embodiment, a banknote inserter and a banknote recognizer are included so that the user can use the banknote to pay for the game.

Referring to FIG. 2, the housing main body 100 is an electronic control unit (not shown, 110 in FIG. 4), which is built in to supply power to the electronic dart game device and controls the driving of the electronic dart game device, and an electronic dart board. An electronic dart board unit 210 including 210a, a first display (touch panel) unit 220 for displaying an image and recognizing a user's touch, and a second display unit 230 for displaying an image, and , It includes a vertical frame portion 120 to receive and expose them to the front, and a door portion 130. In addition, it may include a camera unit (not shown) for photographing a player performing game play.

To this end, the vertical frame unit 120 includes an electronic dart board coupling unit 121 through which the electronic dart board unit 210 is coupled, and a first display coupling unit through which the first display (touch panel) unit 220 is coupled ( 122), a second display coupling unit 123 through which the second display unit is coupled may be included, and a camera coupling unit 124 coupling a camera unit (not shown) for photographing a player performing game play may be included. .

An electronic dart coupler 211 for fixedly coupling an electronic dart board, a second display coupling 221 for fixedly coupling the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and a second display for fixing and coupling the second display unit It includes a coupler 231.

The electronic dart plate 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front surface of the front panel unit 200, and images of the first display (touch panel) 220 and the second display 230 are displayed. In this embodiment, for this purpose, the front panel unit 200 exposes the electronic dart plate 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 and dart illumination of the dart lighting unit of the electronic dart board unit 210 around it A dart circular penetration hole 251 that penetrates in the form of a score number to form a dart score display unit 241, a first transmission unit that transmits an image displayed on the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and detects a touch on the surface A camera transmission unit 251 may be formed on the second display unit 230, including a second transmission unit 253 for transmitting an image to be displayed on the second display unit 230, and transmitting an external image to the camera.

In addition, in the case of the present embodiment, the front panel unit 200 transmits the illumination light of the dart plate illumination unit 210b installed on the rear surface to display the numbers constituting each dart score, and the effect on both corners A corner effect display unit 242 for displaying illumination is included.

In this embodiment, it is preferable that the front panel part 200 is a mirror glass which is a mirror coated glass plate. The mirror glass is a glass that mirrors the front surface through an optical coating and transmits the image displayed on the rear surface to the front, and the thickness of the mirror glass is determined in consideration of the adjustment of touch sensitivity, and the touch sensitivity and durability of this embodiment are considered. Thus, a mirror glass having a thickness of approximately 6T (mm) is used.

The mirror glass of this embodiment has a transmittance of 32% and a reflection of 68%, so that the 6T glass is perforated and the front half-strengthening treatment is performed in order to achieve the optimum harmony between the transmittance of the display and the shape formed on the mirror. After performing a non-conductive coating on the back surface, it can be produced in a manner of laminating a reinforcing film having a thickness of 0.12 mm for reinforcement in a structural aspect.

As described above, the front panel part 200 around the circular through hole 251 has a dart plate lighting unit on the back for each dart score number constituting the dart score display unit 241 that displays the numbers constituting each dart score. The corresponding portion of the non-conductive coating is cut and removed in the form of a corresponding number of the dart score portion so that the illumination light of 210b is transmitted to display the number, so that the number portion of the dart score display portion 241 may be formed as a transparent portion.

Through this, the front panel unit 200 may transmit an image and illumination of the display unit installed on the rear surface, while forming a beautiful aesthetic like a mirror on the front surface.

3 is a view for explaining the structure and function of the electronic dart board of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electronic dart board unit 210 of the present embodiment includes an electronic dart plate 210a and a dart plate lighting unit 210b as shown in FIG. 3A.

The electronic dart plate 210a is coupled with an absorber plate (not shown) on the rear surface to reduce the impact from the dart to distribute the external impact and the hitting pressure of the dart.

The dart plate lighting unit 210b has a circular ring shape surrounding the electronic dartboard 210a, and is installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dartboard 210a, and as shown in FIG. 3(a), the electronic dart Even when the electronic dart game device is installed in a dark place by providing illumination toward the center of the plate 210a, illumination is provided to the electronic dart plate 210a so that the game can be played without shading. In order to provide illumination toward the center of the electronic dart plate 210a, a circular LED bar (first circular LED bar) composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently lighting and changing color according to a control signal may be used.

In addition, the circular ring-shaped dart plate lighting unit 210b provides illumination to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit 241 transparently formed around the dart circular through hole 251. To this end, the dart plate lighting unit 210b is a circular ring-shaped LED bar (second circular LED bar) composed of a plurality of LEDs that are located corresponding to the formation position of the dart score number and can be independently lit and changed color according to a control signal. Consisting of, it is possible to provide lighting capable of lighting and changing color to each of the dart score numbers of the dart score display unit 241. Through this, the number of dart points can be controlled to be displayed or hidden, or the display color of the number of dart points can be changed.

The first circular LED bar and the second circular LED can be combined with two separate circular LED bars to configure the dart plate lighting unit 210b, according to an embodiment, one circular LED bar is the first circular LED bar and It is also possible to simultaneously perform the function of the second circular LED bar.

As shown in FIG. 3(b), the front panel unit 200 may include side effect display units 242 at the corners of both sides, and a straight LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently lighting and changing colors (Not shown) may be used to provide lighting capable of lighting and changing color to the edge effect display unit 242.

In this case, the circular LED bar of the dartboard lighting unit 210b and the straight LED bar of the edge effect display unit 242 are each independently or interlocked to enable lighting and color change. Through this, various and colorful visual effects can be provided.

For example, in the present embodiment, by controlling the lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b, the dart score number of the dart score display unit 241 is controlled to be displayed or not, or the dart score display unit 241 ) You can change the display color of the dart score number. Through this, when the game is not in progress, the two colors sequentially turn on the LED corresponding to one or more numbers of the dart scorer 241 in a preset manner, so that the effect rotates along the electronic dartboard 210a, and 7 colors are Effects that revolve around the dart score, 1-3. It is possible to implement an effect in which two colors are intersected, and an effect in which a number of one color rotates above the score portion of one color.

In addition, during the game, it is possible to control the lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart board lighting unit 210b according to the score and game information, and display or ratio the number of dart scores of the dart score display unit 241 according to the score of the dart score. It can be controlled by display, or the display color of the dart score number can be changed according to the score type. During the game, the score type is divided into general score score, that is, single score score, double score score, triple score score, and miss score score, and accordingly, the display color of the corresponding dart check number is changed and displayed. For example, when a single score is scored, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score in the dart score area is changed to super green, and when a double score is scored, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score in the dart score part is changed to blue. When a triple score is scored, the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score in the dart score is changed to red, and when a bull is hit, the entire dart score is red or double bull in the case of a single bull. In the case of ), it is changed to blue to visually display score information, the number of hits, and game progress information in the form of features.

For reference, the scoring method is divided into three areas: single, double, and triple from 1 to 20, and at the center is a single bull and a double bull. There are two areas. The total is divided into 62 areas, and the single is divided into 2 areas, so it is 82 areas. The single area will be scored (single score scored) as the number written on the outside (one game is played by number). In addition, the single area is divided by a triple ring as a boundary, the outer single area is called an outer single, and the inner single area is called an inner single. The score is the same single score, the area is twice the number of each number (two in the number of games) (double score), and the triple area is triple score (triple score).

In addition, since double and triple areas look like rings when connected to each other, the double area is also called a double ring, and the triple area is called a triple ring.

4 is a functional block diagram illustrating the electronic control unit 110 of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic control unit 110 of the present invention is embedded in the housing main body 100 to supply power to the electronic dart game device and control driving of the electronic dart game device. To this end, the electronic control unit 110 includes an LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b providing illumination to the electronic dartboard 210a and the input/output device (dart score display unit 241) according to the installed software program or instruction set. Controls game performance by controlling functions of the display (touch panel) unit 220, the second display unit 230, the LED bar of the edge effect display unit 242, the camera unit, etc.], and controls the receiver interface 113 Accordingly, the cost receiving unit 300, which is an external device, is controlled to transmit and receive required data or signals.

In addition, by controlling the communication interface 114, it is connected to an external server or another electronic dart device through a communication network to transmit and receive data and control commands required for the progress of the dart game.

Referring to FIG. 4, the electronic control unit 110 includes a central control unit (MCU) 111, a game control unit 112, a receiver interface 113, a communication interface 114, and a storage unit 115.

The central control unit (MCU, 111) includes a software program and/or a stored instruction set and executes it, through which it performs various functions for the electronic dart game device and processes data. The central control unit (MCU, 111) includes an operating system (not shown) (e.g., built-in operating system such as Android, Darwin, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, WINDOWS or VxWorks) and drives it, and a general system Performing a task (eg, memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.), and game execution applications and other applications (multimedia player, etc.) related to the present invention are driven on the operating system (not shown). Included in the form of an application program.

The game controller 112 drives a dart game application according to the control of the central control unit to perform a dart game, and controls the dart board and the input/output device by transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for playing the dart board and the input/output device.

The receiver interface 113 provides an electrical connection with the cost receiver 300 to receive cost receiver information of the cost receiver rotor. In this embodiment, the receiver interface 113 has a structure in which the cost receiver 300 is detachably coupled.

The communication interface 114 provides a communication connection with an external server or other electronic dart device.

The storage unit 115 stores software programs and/or stored instruction sets, game playing applications, and other applications, and stores required information and data such as user game information and other advertisement information according to game performance.

5 is a functional block diagram for explaining the function of the game control unit of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the game control unit 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board and input/output device control unit 112b, and a dart board and input/output device interface unit 112c.

The game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, executes a dart game application, calls and generates game information, and receives a user's selection input. The game play unit 112a receives an input of the user's game selection, executes the application of the selected game, and game progress information (target score of a specific user, game score information, play replacement information, round and game end information) Is generated, and the target score is recognized by receiving the electric signal of the dart board part generated according to the hit of the dart during the game execution process, calculating the game score information according to the game rule of the selected and running game application, and calculated score information Replaces the play order of the selected game according to the function, and performs a function of ending the round or game.

The dart board and input/output device control unit 112b controls the electronic dart board unit, the first display (touch panel) unit, and the second display unit through the dart board and input/output device interface unit 112c, Receives an electric signal generated according to the hit of the player, and images the game progress information on the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and the second display unit 230 according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a. It is displayed as, and senses the user's touch of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, receives a user's selection input, and transmits it to the game play unit 112a. Further, lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart score display unit 241 and the edge effect display unit 242 are controlled by a preset method or according to game progress information.

The dart board and input/output device interface unit 112c includes the above-described dart board and input/output device control unit 112b, an electronic dart board unit 210, a first display (touch panel) unit 220, and a second display unit 230. , A dart score display unit 241, an LED bar of the edge effect display unit 242, and an electrical connection function with a camera unit are provided.

6 is a flowchart of a method of performing a dart game by the electronic dart game device of the present invention. The method of performing a dart game by the electronic dart game device is performed by the electronic dart game device of the above-described embodiment.

The game information display process (S00) is a process of displaying information on one or more playable dart games. In this embodiment, information on a playable dart game is displayed in the form of an image on the first display (touch panel) so that the user selects it by a touch input.

The game selection input reception process (S10) is a process of receiving a user's selection input for a desired dart game and a game method among playable dart games. In this embodiment, it is performed by receiving an electrical signal generated by a user's touch input to an image of dart game information displayed on the first display (touch panel) unit and recognizing the user's touch to a specific location. .

The game execution process (S20) is a process of executing a game according to a selected game method by executing an application of a game selected by a user.

The game execution process (S20) displays the play cost information according to the selected game and game method, and additionally performs a cost collection process to determine whether the payment of the cost has been completed through the cost receiver 300. When completed, you can run the game according to the selected game method.

The target score recognition and display process (S30) is a process of recognizing the target score by receiving the electric signal of the dart board unit generated according to the hit of the dart during the game execution process, and displaying the target score on the dart score display unit 241, Depending on the embodiment, a target score may be displayed on at least one of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and the second display unit 230.

The game score information calculation process (S40) is a process of calculating game score information according to a game rule of a selected and executed game application.

The game progress information display process (S50) updates the game progress information (target score of a specific user, game score information, play replacement information, round and game end information) that is changed and generated according to the progress of the game, and the first display ( This is a process of displaying on one or more of the touch panel) unit 220, the second display unit 230, the dart score display unit 241, and the edge effect display unit 242.

The round/game ending process (S60) is a process of ending a game round or ending a game and displaying a game according to game score information calculated according to a game rule of a selected and executed game application.

7 and 8 are actual implementation photos for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in a game information display process and a game selection input reception process. Referring to FIG. 7, the game information display process (S00) is a process of displaying information on one or more playable dart games, and the first display (touch panel) unit 220 as displayed at the top of FIG. 7(a) ) Displays information of one or more dart games playable on the main screen, and an image of dart game information displayed on the first display (touch panel) unit 220 as shown in the picture at the bottom of FIG. 7(a) Select the dart game you want to play by touching on. In this embodiment, when '01 GAME' is displayed among game images displayed by flipping the menus on the main screen horizontally, '01 GAME' is selected by touching the image on the screen.

For reference, 01 GAME (Zero One) is a game played in all official darts competitions, and is most commonly played. 01 GAME (Zero one) is a 1v1, 2v1, or team-to-team game. In particular, one-to-one is called singles, and two-to-two is called doubles. The game starts with a base score of 501 points, alternately throwing 3 darts (1throw) and subtracting the total score from the base score. The game proceeds in such a way that the player who finally scores 0 first becomes the winner.

8 is a game method selection screen, in which a user touches the Play button after selecting how many players will play the game and how many points to compete, and according to the touch input of the Play button, the game execution process (S20) is Runs.

At this time, the second display unit 230 displays an effect image processed into 3D or moving images.

9 is an actual implementation picture for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in the process of collecting the cost of the game execution process.

Referring to FIG. 9, when a game method is selected as shown in FIG. 9(a), costs are differentially applied and displayed according to the method. When the input of the amount corresponding to the game play cost to the connected bill storage unit 300 is completed, the game starts, and as shown in FIG. 9(b), the game selected on the second display unit 230 and The game method information is displayed and the game starts.

10A to 10F are actual implementation photos for explaining the operation of the electronic dart game device in the process of recognizing and displaying target score, calculating game score information, displaying game progress information, and completing round/game.

10A to 10E show game progress information displayed in the process of recognizing and displaying target score, calculating game score information, and displaying game progress information (target score of a specific user, game score information, player information and play replacement information, round information). , Round and game end information), the 01 GAME (Zero one) is selected and played.

Game progress information is displayed in a graphic form on the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and an effect image centered on the target score of a specific user is displayed on the second display unit 230 at the bottom.

In the case of FIG. 10, the game of this screen is performed in a way that points are differentially paid depending on which area of the dart board is inserted into the dart board, and is performed by throwing until rounds 10 to 15 or until the target score is satisfied depending on the target score initially selected. , 3 rounds can be thrown per person per round, and after everyone has thrown 3 rounds, the game is played by moving to the next round.

In the process of executing the game, the dart board unit receives the electrical signal generated according to the dart's hitting, recognizes the target score, and displays the target score on the dart score display unit 241. In this embodiment, the first display (touch panel) unit ( 220) and the second display unit 230, the game progress information as game information, a target score of a specific user, game score information, player information and play replacement information, round information, round and game end information as an image or an effect image. Is displayed.

10A and 10B are screens when a dart thrown by a player hits the BULL area, FIG. 10A is a case of a double bull, and FIG. 10B is a case of a single bull, and a target score of a specific user Is unconditionally acquired 50 points, and is displayed as D_BULL and S_BULL on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, respectively. An effect image related to a score is displayed on the second display unit.

FIG. 10C is a screen when a dart thrown by a player hits a triple area, and the target score of a specific user is 3 times the dart score, and T is displayed on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 that is, T19 = 3 times of 19 points = 57 points. An effect image related to a score is displayed on the second display unit.

FIG. 10D is a screen when a dart thrown by a player hits a double area, and the target score of a specific user is twice the dart score, and D is displayed on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 that is, D18 = double of 18 points = 36 points. An effect image related to a score is displayed on the second display unit.

10E is a screen when a dart thrown by a player hits a zero-point area, a target score of a specific user is zero, and MISS is displayed on the right side of the first display (touch panel) unit 220. An effect image related to a score is displayed on the second display unit.

In the case of 01 Game, the target score is subtracted so that the remaining score becomes 0 to determine the winner, and when a score higher than the remaining score is hit, the score does not increase as shown in FIG. 10F as BUST, and the turn passes to the next player.

In the case of FIG. 10G, a screen displaying a player replacement indication after one player throws three shots in one round. At this time, the player who threw the dart immediately before pulls the dart and the player change image portion of the first display (touch panel) unit 220 If you touch, the game is changed to the next player's order.

In the case of FIG. 10H, when all rounds are over or a winner is determined according to a game method, the result is displayed.

11A to 11E are views for explaining an example of displaying a visual effect when the dart score display unit 241 and the edge effect display unit 242 are not in a game, and FIGS. 12A to 12D are a dart score display unit 241 and A diagram for explaining an example of displaying scores and visual effects during a game by the edge effect display unit 242.

The dart score display unit 241 is a circular LED bar (first circular LED bar) composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently lighting and changing color according to the control signal of the above-described dart plate lighting unit 210b. Dart score numbers and visual effects are displayed through lighting and color change to each of the dart score numbers under control, and the edge effect display unit 242 is a straight LED composed of a plurality of LEDs capable of independently lighting and changing colors. A visual effect can be displayed through lighting and color change by a bar (not shown).

Referring to FIGS. 11A to 11E, when the game is not in progress, FIG. 11A shows that the dart score display unit 241 sequentially illuminates the two colors corresponding to one or more numbers of the dart score unit, so that the electronic dart board 210a A photograph of implementing an effect that rotates along the line, FIG. 11B is a photograph of implementing an effect in which seven colors rotate along a dart score, FIG. 11C is a photograph of implementing an effect that appears by crossing two colors, and FIG. 11D is a This is a picture that embodies the effect of rotating numbers of one color over the score.

Referring to FIGS. 12A to 12D, when a game is in progress, FIG. 12A is a photograph showing the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score of the dart score unit changed to ultra green when a normal score, that is, a single score, and FIG. 12B is a double (double) A photo of the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score in the dart score part is changed to blue when scoring. FIG. 12C shows the color of the LED corresponding to the corresponding score in the dart score part when a triple score is changed to red. The displayed picture, FIG. 12D is a picture in which the entire dart score is changed to red for a single bull or blue for a double bull when hitting a bull. The score type can be visually displayed using the number and color of the dart score.

As described above, special combinations of configurations or steps of the present invention have been described in detail through the above embodiments, but other combinations of these configurations and steps are likewise possible. The present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and these other combinations are incorporated into the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and variations are possible from these descriptions by those of ordinary skill in the field to which the present invention belongs.

100: housing main body 110: electronic control unit
111: central control unit 112: game control unit
112a: game play unit 112b: dart board and input/output device control unit
112c: Dart board and input/output device interface unit
113: receiver interface 114: communication interface
115: storage unit
120: vertical frame portion 121: electronic dart board coupling portion
122: first display coupling unit 123: second display coupling unit
124: camera coupling unit
130: opening and closing door part
200: front panel part 210: electronic dart board part
210a: electronic dart plate 210b: dart plate lighting unit
220: first display (touch panel) unit
241: dart score display unit 242: corner effect display unit
230: second display unit 230
300: charge receiver

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In the electronic dart game device,
Including the housing body portion 100, the front panel portion 200, and the cost receiving portion 300,
The housing main body 100,
An electronic control unit 110 that is built-in to supply power to the electronic dart game device and controls the driving of the electronic dart game device,
Electronic dart board part 210 including an electronic dart board 210a,
A first display (touch panel) unit 220 that displays an image and recognizes a user's touch, and a second display unit 230 that displays an image,
The front panel part 200 is a mirror glass that is a mirror-coated glass plate, and the mirror glass mirrors the front surface through optical coating and transmits an image displayed on the rear surface to the front, taking into account the adjustment of touch sensitivity at the front surface. So that its thickness is determined,
The front panel part 200 exposes the electronic dart board 210a of the electronic dart board part 210 and penetrates the dart score display part 241 around the light in the form of a dart score to form a dart score display part 241 Old (251),
A first transmission unit 252 that transmits an image displayed on the first display (touch panel) unit 220 and senses a touch on the surface,
The electronic dart plate 210a of the electronic dart board unit 210 is exposed on the front surface including the second transmission unit 253 that transmits the image displayed on the second display unit 230, and the first display (touch panel ) 220 and the image of the second display 230 is displayed,
Including a dart plate lighting unit (210b) for providing illumination to each of the dart score number of the dart score display unit 241 formed transparently around the circular dart through hole 251, around the circular through hole 251 For each dart score number constituting the dart score display unit 241 that displays the numbers constituting each dart score, the front panel unit 200 transmits the illumination light of the dart plate lighting unit 210b on the rear to display the number. The corresponding part of the non-conductive coating is cut and removed in the form of the corresponding number of the dart score part, and the numerical part of the dart score display part 241 is formed as a transparent part,
The dartboard lighting unit 210b has a circular ring shape surrounding the electronic dartboard 210a, is installed at a position protruding from the surface of the electronic dartboard 210a, and is directed toward the center of the electronic dartboard 210a. Provide lighting,
The dart plate lighting unit 210b is composed of a circular ring-shaped LED bar composed of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently lit and changed color according to a control signal, located corresponding to the formation position of the dart score number, and the dart score display unit ( 241) by providing lighting and color changeable lighting for each dart score number,
The dart score display unit 241 controls the dart score number to display or hide the dart score according to the score score, or changes the display color of the dart score number according to the score type.
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The score form is an electronic dart game device, characterized in that one selected from a single score score, a double score score, a triple score score, and a miss score score.
The method according to claim 1,
A straight line LED bar consisting of a plurality of LEDs that can be independently lit and color changed is used, including side effect display units 242 at the corners of both sides, so that lighting and color change are possible on the corner effect display unit 242 Electronic dart game device, characterized in that to provide a.
The method according to claim 1,
The electronic control unit 110 controls the game performance by controlling the functions of the electronic dart board and the input/output device according to the installed software program or instruction set, and the cost receiving unit 300 as an external device by controlling the receiver interface 113 Electronic dart game device, characterized in that for transmitting and receiving required data or signals by controlling the.
The method of claim 9,
The input/output device includes an LED bar of the dart plate lighting unit 210b providing illumination to the dart score display unit 241, a first display (touch panel) unit 220, a second display unit 230, and a corner effect display unit ( 242) of the LED bar, characterized in that it comprises at least one of the electronic dart game device.
The method according to claim 10,
The electronic control unit 110,
A central control unit (MCU, 111) that executes, including software programs and stored instruction sets, and processes data and performs various functions for electronic dart game devices through them
A game controller 112 that drives a dart game application under the control of the central control unit to perform a dart game, and controls a dart board and an input/output device by transmitting and receiving data and control commands necessary for playing the dart board and input/output devices,
A receiver interface 113 that provides an electrical connection with the cost receiver 300 to receive cost receiver information of the cost receiver rotor,
A communication interface 114 that provides a communication connection with an external server or other electronic dart device, and
An electronic dart game device comprising a storage unit 115 that stores a software program, an instruction set, and a game playing application, and stores user game information and required information and data according to game performance.
The method of claim 11,
The game control unit 112 includes a game play unit 112a, a dart board, and an input/output device control unit 112b,
The game play unit 112a includes a dart game application, executes an application of a dart game, calls and generates game information, receives a user's selection input, receives a user's game selection, and receives a selected game. Executes the application of the game to generate game progress information, receives the electric signal of the dart board unit generated by the hit of the dart during the game execution process, recognizes the target score, and plays the game according to the game rules of the selected and running game application. Calculates the score information, replaces the play order of the selected game according to the calculated score information, performs a function of ending a round or game,
The dart board and input/output device control unit 112b controls the electronic dart board unit, the first display (touch panel) unit 220, and the second display unit 230 through the dart board and input/output device interface unit 112c. Thus, the electronic dart board receives the electric signal generated according to the hitting of the dart, and the game progress information on the first display (touch panel) unit and the second display unit according to the game information generated by the game play unit 112a. The electronic dart game device, characterized in that for displaying as an image, sensing a user's touch of the first display (touch panel) unit 220, receiving a user's selection input, and transmitting it to the game play unit 112a.
The method of claim 12,
The dart board and input/output device control unit 112b controls lighting and color change of the LED bar of the dart score display unit 241 and the edge effect display unit 242 in a preset manner or according to game progress information. Electronic dart game device.
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