RU2146163C1 - Darts playing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: entertainment equipment, in particular, playing machines using electronic remote control circuits. SUBSTANCE: apparatus allows at least two players to play on different darts playing machines positioned in different distant areas. Apparatus has darts playing machines interconnected via communication lines, controllers and computers. Controller inputs are connected to electronic target outputs and inputs of control panel of additional darts playing machine, and controller outputs are connected to computer. Controller has keys, key matrices, control unit and level converter, which are connected in series. Telecommunications have communication equipment and communication channels. Apparatus is provided with device for recording formal course of playing process and transmitted video image, as well as for transfer of video image between premises, where darts playing machines are installed, in video conference mode. EFFECT: increased entertaining effect and wider operational capabilities. 2 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to slot machines using electronic circuits and can be used for simultaneous remote play between several players on different darts machines at points remote from each other.

 A device containing a gaming machine, a target, sensors on the target and a device for issuing prizes (1) are known. The disadvantage of this device is the participation in the game of only one player, as well as a limited number of game options.

 A device for playing darts is also known, comprising a dart machine with an electronic target, a control panel, an information display, an electronics unit including a microcomputer with memory; the outputs of the electronic target are connected to the inputs of the electronics unit, the outputs of which are connected to the inputs of the control panel and the information display (2). This device allows you to play games on a darts machine between several players in the same room. However, this device does not allow remote games between participants, for example, located in different cities or countries.

 A device for playing darts is known, comprising a dart machine with a control panel, an information display, an electronics unit including a microcomputer with a memory and an electronic target connected by outputs to the inputs of the control panel and an information display, as well as at least one additional dart machine, the outputs of the electronic target of which are connected to the inputs of the controller connected by the output to the computer and telecommunication facilities (3).

 This device has the same disadvantages as in previous devices.

 The problem to which this invention is directed is to increase the mass due to the unlimited expansion of the game space and conduct remote games, increase the amusement, excitement and emotionality of the game by including the national spirit in the rivalry and the emergence of global communicative properties of the game, while the game is played in the mode real time.

 This problem is solved in that in a device for playing darts containing a dart machine with a control panel, an information display, an electronics unit including a microcomputer with a memory and an electronic target connected by outputs to the inputs of the control panel and information display, as well as at least one additional dart-automatic machine, the outputs of the electronic target of which are connected to the inputs of the controller connected by the output to the computer and telecommunication facilities, the controller contains keys, key matrices, control the device and the level converter are connected in series, and the telecommunication means are made in the form of communication equipment and communication channels, while the device for playing darts is configured to record both the formal course of the game and the transmitted video image and transfer the video image between the rooms where the darts are installed. vending machines in video conferencing mode.

 All the features that characterize the invention in its entirety are aimed at solving a single technical problem with obtaining a positive result, therefore, the proposal of the applicant satisfies the criteria of the invention "unity of invention".

 A useful result is that when using this device, it becomes possible to conduct simultaneous remote game in real time of several players among themselves on different dart machines, at points remote from each other and exactly reproducing the same picture of the game, by rivals in which are all participating players. When using this device, the number of participants and their location is expanding unlimitedly, for example, players can be even in different countries. The national spirit is included in the rivalry, global communicative properties of the game arise. It should be specially noted that the applicant does not claim to invent a game through the communication lines of players located at remote points, in particular, games via the Internet, but in all cases so far the game (competition) has taken place in virtual space (cards, chess, electronic games ), in our case, a sports game between participants remote from each other for the first time takes place in real space.

 The manufactured device and the holding of games with its help make it possible to consider the applicant's proposal as meeting the criterion of "industrial applicability".

 The search by patent and scientific and technical sources of information did not reveal analogues for the proposed device, characterized by features identical in their properties and the result, taken together, the essential features of the well-known technical solutions in this field, which allows us to consider the applicant’s proposal meeting the criteria of the invention "inventive step "

 The individual elements of the device are known, but the order of their connection for remote darts is not known.

 When comparing the applicant’s offer with the prototype, it was revealed that the device proposed in this application is characterized in that the controller contains keys, key matrices, a control device and a level converter connected in series, and telecommunication means are made in the form of communication equipment and communication channels, while A device for playing darts is configured to record both the formal course of the game and the transmitted video image and transferring the video image between the rooms where it is installed darts machines via videoconference.

 This allows us to consider the proposed device corresponding to the criteria of the invention of "novelty."

 The essence of the invention lies in the fact that to conduct remote game of darts in real time in a device containing a darts machine with a control panel, an information display, an electronics unit that includes a microcomputer with a memory and an electronic target connected by outputs to the inputs of the control panel and information a display, as well as at least one additional dart machine, the outputs of the electronic target of which are connected to the inputs of the controller connected by the output to the computer, and telecommunication means and, the controller contains keys, key matrices, a control device and a level converter, connected in series, and telecommunication means are made in the form of communication equipment and communication channels, while the device for playing darts is configured to record both the formal course of the game and the transmitted video image and transferring the video image between the rooms where the darts machines are installed in the video conferencing mode. These signs are necessary and sufficient in order to take the readings of the result of the throw of one of the opponents on the first machine gun, translate it into an information pulse suitable for transmission over the communication line, transmit this signal to a distance and, decrypting it at a remote point, simulate a similar hit in target of another darts machine.

 To ensure the full course of the game, the proposed device contains a function for transferring video images between rooms where dart machines are installed and the game is played in the video conferencing mode that is traditional today. In this case, the competing parties, in addition to the formal result of the game, have the opportunity to see each other, control the opponent’s behavior and feel the reality of the game process.

 In addition, the proposed device contains a function for recording both the formal course of the game and the transmitted video image. This is important to resolve in the event of a dispute.

 The proposed device allows you to unlimitedly expand the circle of spectators and fans of the ongoing game in case of introducing an additionally specialized "game server" into the device, which will serve as a single place where applications from any teams or individual players wishing to participate in the game will be accepted. Through such a “game server”, connections will be established between them, and then the game will take place, and where anyone who wants, having logged in from his computer to this server, will be able to become a spectator and fan of any of the teams. At the same time, the course of the game can be reflected simultaneously on the server in a variety of fights of various rivals, which allows the viewer to make his choice, and even simultaneously monitor the progress of various competitions.

 This device also allows you to greatly expand the capabilities of the traditional betting game for both the rival parties and observers, spectators, fans (tote). In this case, bets will be made using the already well-known technology of payment via electronic network using credit cards.

 The device is depicted in FIG. 1 and 2.

 The device comprises a dart machine 1, a dart machine 2 with electronic targets 3 and 4, control panels 5 and 6, information displays 7 and 8, electronics units 9 and 10, controllers 11 and 12, computers 13 and 14, and a communication channel 15. In FIG. 2 shows a controller showing keys 16, key matrices 17, a control device 18, and a level converter 19.

 The device works as follows: using the control panel 5 and 6, an identical game is set on all the machines involved in the game. The team starting the game throws the dart at the target 3, the result of the hit is transmitted to the electronics unit 9, then to the information display 7 and to the control panel 5. At the same time, the signal from the electronic target 3 is transmitted to the controller 11 and transmitted via the communication line to the controller 12, from it to the target 4, from where it is then transferred to the electronics unit 10. From the electronics unit 10, the signal enters the information display 8 and the control panel 6. Similarly, after throwing an opponent into the electronic target 4 of the dart automaton 2, the same path goes to the dart automaton 1. Communication between the controllers 11 and line 12 may not contain any additional devices in the case of darts machines proximity, for example in adjacent rooms; may contain installation devices at a more remote location of the dart machines, for example, closely located dart clubs; may contain one or more computers for reflecting and recording the game, as well as transmitting the game using communication equipment and communication channels, as well as the World Wide Web. The device may contain an additional game server through which numerous connections between the competing parties will be established, and which in this case will serve as the main place both for establishing game connections and for reflecting the course of games for the audience.

Sources of information
1. UK patent N 2264877, A 63 F 9/02, 1993.

 2. US Patent No. 5370306, G 07 F 17/32, 1994.

 3. Application PCT / WO 96/07867, F 41 J 3/02, 1996.8

Claims (1)

 A device for playing darts, comprising a dart machine with a control panel, an information display, an electronics unit including a microcomputer with a memory and an electronic target connected by outputs to the inputs of the control panel and an information display, as well as at least one additional dart machine, outputs the electronic target of which is connected to the inputs of the controller connected by the output to the computer, and telecommunications, characterized in that the controller contains keys, key matrices, a control device, and a level generator, connected in series, and telecommunication means made in the form of communication equipment and communication channels, while the device for playing darts is configured to record both the formal course of the game and the transmitted video image, and transfer the video image between the rooms where the dart machines are installed in video conferencing mode.

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