WO2012072242A2

WO2012072242A2 - Electronic game device

Info

Publication number: WO2012072242A2
Application number: PCT/EP2011/005989
Authority: WO
Inventors: Peter Rettig
Original assignee: Peter Rettig
Priority date: 2010-11-30
Filing date: 2011-11-30
Publication date: 2012-06-07
Also published as: WO2012072242A3; DE102010052995A1; DE102010052995B4

Abstract

An electronic game device contains a frame (2); a device (5) which is fitted on the frame (2) and is intended for intercepting or playing back a game accessory (34); an imaging means, which at least partially fills the frame (2) and is intended for optically displaying pictures (31, 32, 33); and a detecting device (7) for sensing the position of impact and/or time of impact of the game accessory (34) as it strikes against the device (5) for intercepting or playing back the game accessory.

Description

Electronic game device

The invention relates to an electronic game device, in particular a ball game goal, such as a football goal or a handball goal with electronic hit feedback and audiovisual game guidance.

Today's goals for ball games such as football or handball can be played only partially by a single person. Even two or three players are often not enough for enough excitement and enthusiasm. In order to save the player at least the retrieval of a ball gone into the ball, so-called rebound sets are used, which are mounted in front of the gate and bounce back by means of tensioned fabric the ball. In the so-called goal wall shooting a barrier is installed in front of the football goal, which is provided with openings. If the player hits one of the openings, the ball is in the goal and must be recovered from there. If he hits the goal but none of the openings, so the ball bounces off the barrier and is thus played back to the player.

The invention is based on the problem that, because of the static goals and the restricted ball return shoot the goal is too monotonous for one or a few players for lasting gaming pleasure. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide an electronic game apparatus, in particular a ball game gate, which efficiently supports a player during training.

The solution of this problem can be found in the patent claim 1.

Advantageous developments of the invention are specified in the subclaims.

The electronic game device according to the invention comprises a frame, a device attached to the frame for catching, playing back or passing a game device, which is also referred to simply as a return device, an image that at least partially fills the frame, for the visual display of representations, such as Characters, fixed or moving pictures, scores, etc., and a recognition device for detecting an impact position of the game device impacting on the playback device. According to the invention it is also possible landing positions of ^"a plurality of gaming devices to determine the substantially simultaneously impinge. According to a further aspect of the invention, the return mechanism is a tensioned net in the frame, which itself is elastic and / or is fastened to the frame by means of elastic fastening means and which catches the toy for a moment and then plays it back. By catching the gaming device for a short moment, the recognition device is able to securely detect the impact position of the gaming device.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the return mechanism is a fabric which itself is elastic and / or is fastened to the frame by means of elastic fastening means. This allows the game device to be easily returned to the player.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the return device is a plate which is mounted in the frame of the electronic game device or itself constitutes the frame. The game device bounces off the disk and is returned to the player this way.

According to a further aspect of the invention is dispensed with a return game, the game device is in this case, for example, only caught or stopped or simply let through.

In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the imaging includes an LED array having a plurality of LEDs. With the help of the LED matrix, any representations can be displayed in the frame, for example a target point, which a player must hit with the game device.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the plurality of LEDs are configured as a strained, separate network. This makes it possible to replace the imaging regardless of the return device, if it is defective.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the plurality of LEDs are integrally formed with the return device or attached to the back player. This makes it possible to provide a more compact electronic game device with fewer individual components. According to another aspect of the present invention, the recognition device includes a matrix of sensors evenly distributed over the return device. Through the sensors, the electronic game device according to the invention is able to reliably detect the impact position of the game device on the return game device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the detection device includes piezocables that are twisted in a lattice fashion with the tensioned mesh or attached to the surface of the tissue or mesh.

Due to the lattice-like arrangement of the piezocable exactly the position of the impact point of the game device can be detected by the impact pressure is converted into electrical signals.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the detection device includes tension sensors disposed between the frame and the playback device. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of sensors necessary to determine the position of the impact point of the game machine.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, the detection unit includes a first row of light barriers disposed on an inner side of one of the two vertical frame members forming the frame, and a second row of light barriers forming the frame on an inner side of one of the two horizontal frame elements are arranged. This makes it possible by a simple and inexpensive construction to accurately detect the impact position of the game device on the return game device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, proximity sensors, which are housed in the frame, for example, determine the impact position of the game device.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the hit detection could be done via one or more cameras. The advantages achieved by the invention are that the targets are now movable or their positions can be changed action or time controlled. Target number and target size can also be adjusted automatically. The audiovisual hit response replaces the disappearance of the ball in the hole as compared to a conventional goal wall shooting, and provides additional gaming enjoyment through the visual (eg, hit-out circles, rotating lines, flickering of the target) and acoustic stimulation (eg, cheers). Furthermore, a return leg of the ball is provided. The following game variants are possible (for one or more players):

a) Reduction of the active goal area to increase the difficulty level;

b) one or more freely placed targets (geometric objects or figures) that change their size, shape and / or position (continuous or after a hit);

c) specification that several goals are to be taken in a given time and / or order;

d) speed training where certain objectives are only active / visible for a limited time;

e) impressions of virtual opponents (eg penalty shoot-out with goalkeeper), which are not to be hit or fend off hits (invalidate);

f) insertion of nested targets (similar to the target) with different points;

g) easy goal shooting without goal (only with hit feedback); and

h) the user programs his own game.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention is the integration of additional functions, which make use of the recognition device as a sensor field and the imaging as a screen for input-output operations. These could be:

- a jukebox for playback of music provided by the user (title provision via externally connected device, memory card, data carrier or wireless communication);

- a simple light organ, possibly with reaction to ambient noise; and

- playing movies.

As described above, a further advantageous embodiment of the invention is the projection of virtual opponents for whose effective action an aircraft registration is required. The Aircraft detection could be done, for example, via an optical evaluation by means of a camera, as described with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21. Alternatively, the log detection can take place via a signal transmitter in the ball or in the context of the electronic game device introduced proximity sensors (for example, ultrasonic sensors).

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used in the different views for the same or similar components or elements. Show it:

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of the electronic game device according to the invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the detection apparatus used in the embodiment of the electronic game apparatus of FIG. 1 according to a first embodiment; FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged partial view of the detection device of FIG. 2; FIG.

Fig. 4A is a schematic view showing an imaging means in an unassembled state;

4B is a schematic view illustrating the imaging means of FIG 4A in an assembled state.

Fig. 5A is a schematic view illustrating an alternative imaging means in an unassembled state;

Fig. 5B is a schematic view illustrating the alternative imaging means of Fig. 5A in an assembled condition;

Fig. 6 is a schematic view showing a playback apparatus according to a first embodiment of the electronic game apparatus; 7 shows examples of fastening means for the return mechanism according to FIG. 6;

Fig. 8 is a schematic view showing a playback apparatus according to a second embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

9 shows examples of fastening means for the return mechanism according to FIG. 8;

10 is a schematic view illustrating a recognition apparatus according to a second embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

11 is a schematic view showing a recognition apparatus according to a third embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing a recognition apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the electronic game apparatus; FIG.

13 is a schematic view showing a recognition device according to a fifth embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

14 is a schematic view showing a recognition apparatus according to a sixth embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

15 is a schematic view showing a recognition device according to a seventh embodiment of the electronic game apparatus;

Fig. 16 is a schematic view illustrating an alternative form of use of the detecting devices shown in Figs. 2 and 10 to 15;

Fig. 17 shows a first example of use of the imaging according to the electronic game apparatus;

Fig. 18 is a second example of use of the imaging of the electronic game apparatus; Figs. 19A to C show an example of a game mode of the electronic game apparatus;

Fig. 20 is a schematic view for realizing the game mode example shown in Figs. 19A to C; and

Fig. 21 is a schematic side view of the electronic game apparatus shown in Fig. 20;

Fig. 1 shows an electronic game device 1 according to the invention in the form of a football goal. The electronic game apparatus 1 has a substantially rectangular frame 2 formed of a pair of substantially parallel vertical frame members 2 a, 2 b and a pair of substantially parallel horizontal frame members 2 c, 2 d, the horizontal frame member 2 d located on the Floor is and on which the electronic game device 1 is formed in Fig. 1 as a ramp element 3 is formed. The ramp element 3 is designed in such a way that an impacting ball does not rebound from it and also rolls into the goal. The ramp element 3 has a substantially wedge-shaped cross section for this purpose.

Alternatively, the ramp element 3 may be formed separately. In this case, a lower horizontal frame member 2d on which the electronic game device 1 stands is to be provided. The frame members 2a to 2d are separably connected to each other, for example.

Alternatively, another constructive solution can be found which does not hinder the ball rolling in, e.g. B. by the lower frame member 2d is offset to the rear.

As shown in Fig. 1, the electronic game apparatus 1 includes a pair of pillars 4a, 4b, which are respectively attached to the vertical frame members 2a, 2b according to this embodiment. The pair of pillars 4a, 4b serve to make the electronic game apparatus 1 substantially perpendicular. For this purpose, the support 4a and the vertical frame element 2a, as shown in Fig. 1, form a right-angled triangle. Analogously, the supports 4b and the vertical frame element 2b form a right-angled triangle. The supports 4a and 4b can also be attached to the horizontal frame members 2c, 2d. Furthermore, more than two supports can be provided.

Alternatively, instead of the pair of supports 4a, 4b, another supporting device may be used which, for example, allows the electronic game apparatus 1 to be supported against the ground at an angle smaller than 90 °, the support angle being individually adjustable.

Fig. 1 further shows a return mechanism 5 which is clamped in the frame 2 and will be described in more detail later with reference to Figs.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic game apparatus 1 further includes an LED array 6 which fills the frame 2 completely or alternatively in places for optically displaying images such as optical targets as described later.

As shown in FIG. 1, the LED array 6 includes a plurality of LEDs arranged in rows and columns, which can be driven one by one or in columns by a control computer (not shown), such as a multiplexing method. The LEDs or the LED matrix 6 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 in more detail.

As shown in FIG. 1, the electronic game device 1 includes a recognition device 7 formed on the inside of the frame 2. Specifically, the recognition device 7 extends on the inside of the horizontal frame members 2c, 2d and the vertical frame members 2a, 2b. The recognition device 7 according to FIG. 1 will be described in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of the recognition device 7 according to Fig. 1. The recognition device 7 comprises a series of light barriers 8b, which are located on one of the two vertical frame elements 2a, 2b and monitor a Y axis, while an X axis of a second series of light barriers 8a is monitored, which are fixed inside lying on one of the two horizontal frame members 2c, 2d. This way will monitors the interior of the frame in a grid-like manner, so that the point of impact of the gaming device can be detected.

So that a transmitter (light source) and a receiver (photosensor) of a conventional light barrier do not lose the possible distortion of the frame 2, so-called reflection light barriers with opposing reflectors 9 are preferably installed in the frame 2 according to the invention. The reflection light barriers 8a, 8b emit themselves a light beam 10, which is reflected back from the associated reflector 9.

As shown in FIG. 3, the bordering of photosensors 11 of the light barriers 8a, 8b should preferably take place in such a way that neither solar radiation nor pollution have a disturbing influence. In addition, there are technologies which detect and filter out stray light by means of optical modulation.

Although not shown in FIG. 3, in addition to the photosensors 11 of the light barriers 8 proximity sensors may be used, which are based for example on ultrasound or radar, or so-called position-sensitive photodiodes. Thanks to the additional distance measurement, such sensors have the advantage that only a single row of sensors is required, the other row is omitted since its axis is covered by the integrated distance measurement. By arranging the corresponding light barriers or sensors in a regular grid or a matrix, it is possible to monitor an X and Y axis and to detect a position determination or a point of impact of the game device.

FIG. 4A shows a schematic view illustrating an imaging means 12 of the LED matrix 6 according to the electronic game device 1, as shown in FIG.

The imaging means 12 includes an LED 13, which is embedded waterproof in a glued housing 14 according to the invention. The LED 13 can be poured into the housing 14, for example by injection molding.

As shown in FIG. 4A, the LED 13 is energized via electrical leads 15. The connection points of the lines 15 are located inside the housing. SES 14, which has two slots 16, which serve for attachment to the return game device 5.

The LED 13 is placed in the housing 14 such that it is not later obscured by the Rückspielvorrich- device 5.

As shown in Fig. 4A, the housing 14 still has a place 17, for example, to receive a sensor (photosensor, proximity sensor) for the hit detection. Such an embodiment of the hit detection would result in an alternative embodiment to the light barriers described above. Said location 17 could alternatively also be used to increase the brightness of another LED (not shown).

FIG. 4B shows the imaging means 12 attached to the back-game device 5, specifically at an intersection of the retum device 5 formed as a net.

The connection from the housing 14 to a node of the retransforming device 5 formed as a network via a loop 18 which is wound around the slots 16 of the housing 14 and the node. Advantage of this approach is that the LED 13 is protected from direct hits behind the formed as a network return device 5, but is still visible.

According to the above-described attachment of the imaging means 12 to the formed as a network return device 5, the imaging means 12 can be removed again from the formed as a network return device 5. The wiring between the LEDs should be stretchable. For example, if the stitching distance of the playback device is too low for sufficient resolution of the imaging, additional LED nodes could be located between the stitches of the playback device so that the matrix of imaging at the end has closer stitches than the network of the playback device.

Figures 5A and 5B show an imaging means 12 adapted for attachment to a retrieval device 5 formed as tissue 19. Specifically, Figure 5A shows the imaging means 12 in a disassembled state, and Figure 5B shows the imaging means 12 in one attached to the fabric 19 state. In contrast to the imaging means 12 shown in Figs. 4A and 4B, the imaging means 12 in Figs. 5A and 5B includes four notches 20. In an assembled state, as shown in Fig. 5B, the imaging means 12 is on the back side the fabric 19 and is sewn thereto by using the notches 20 by means of thread 21 or the like. Similar to the embodiment for a retracting device 5 configured as a network, as shown in FIG. 5A, the LED 13 is housed in a waterproof manner in a housing 14 containing the plurality of notches 20. The wiring between the LEDs should be stretchable. Multiple slots for attaching the imaging means 12 to either the mesh or the fabric may be provided. Furthermore, holes may additionally or alternatively be used.

Fig. 6 shows an embodiment of the return device 5, which is designed as a network. As shown schematically in Fig. 6, the net is stretched between the horizontal frame members 2c, 2d and the vertical frame members 2a, 2b. For example, to play a ball that serves as a game device, on impact on the net. In this case, the network is either elastic itself or at its rope ends 22 elastically connected to the frame members 2a to 2d via fastening means. Eventually, the return play force could be adjustable via a tensioning device.

Fig. 7A shows a series of fastening means in the event that the web-formed return mechanism 5, as shown in Fig. 6, itself is elastic. In this case, the power ropes are for example made of coated rubber fibers (rubber band rope). For example, non-elastic or less elastic nets could consist of polyamide ropes (climbing ropes).

As shown in Fig. 7A, in the event that the net itself is elastic, each rope end 22 of the net itself may end in a loop, be hooked or, if the rope ends 22 are connected to a closed net, attached a loop at an end node at the edge of the net. By means of the loops and hooks the network is connected to corresponding on the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1 formed complementary fastening means. Fig. 7B shows fastening means in the event that the formed as a network return device 5 itself is not elastic. In this case, the cable ends 22 are connected, for example, with a spring or an elastic loop, or in the event that the cable ends 22 are connected together to form a closed network, the network via elastic loops which at one end node of the network or between two End nodes of the network are mounted, connected to the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1 or connected to corresponding formed on the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1 complementary fastening means.

FIG. 8 shows a return mechanism 5 designed as an elastic / non-elastic fabric.

This may be, for example, a fabric of polyester, polyethylene, polyamide, Perlon, nylon or polypropylene fibers, which, for example, with rubber loops or a spring, as shown in Fig. 9, on the frame members 2a to 2d of the frame 2 is fixed. Eventually, the return play force could be adjustable via a tensioning device.

FIG. 10 shows an alternative embodiment of the recognition device 7 of the electronic game device 1 shown in FIG. 1.

The detection device 7 shown in FIG. 10 contains a matrix of uniformly distributed sensors 23. These sensors 23 are, for example, pressure sensors (piezo sensors, simple feelers, etc.), proximity sensors or photosensors (which respond to darkening when the ball bounces).

As shown in FIG. 10, the matrix of sensors 23 covers the entire playing field within the frame 2. In this case, the sensors can be accommodated in a separate net immediately in front of or behind the return game device 5, or integrated into the return game device 5. It is also possible to attach the sensors to the imaging or to integrate the sensors into them.

As shown in Fig. 1 1, piezocable cable 24 are alternatively stretched with ropes 25 formed as a network return play device 5 stretchable. Alternatively, the piezocable 24 may be sewn to the ropes 25 of the retractor 5 formed as a net. As shown in Fig. 12, the piezocables 24 are held to the net by, for example, providing at the nodes of the net loops 26 which also simultaneously carry the imaging means 12 as shown in Figs. 4B and 5B on the back player 5 can fix, if desired.

As shown in Fig. 13, in the case that the return mechanism 5 is formed as a fabric 19, the piezo cables 24 are sewn at points (for example, on the top of the fabric 19 at points (27)).

By determining the triggering cables results in the embodiments shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 of the recognition device 7, a unique X / Y coordinate. Since upon impact of a ball generally trigger a plurality of piezo cables simultaneously, an additional evaluation of the signal level is required, which can be performed for example by the control computer, not shown.

14 shows a retraction device 5 designed as a network, in which tensile sensors 28 (for example piezocables) are used in addition to or as an alternative to the recognition device 7 according to FIGS. 11 and 12 at the anchorage of the net 5 to the frame 2. As shown in FIG. 14, as shown in FIG. 14, only one end of the rope is connected to the frame element 2b or 2c via the tension sensors 28, for example. The tension sensors 28 may also be located on the side of the frame members 2a and 2d. Alternatively, as shown in Fig. 15, the arrangement of the train sensors 28 at the rope ends 22 can be made side by side alternately. In this case, therefore, only half the number of tension sensors 28 is located on the frame elements 2b and 2c, compared with FIG. 14, the rest being on the frame elements 2a and 2d. The train sensors can also be installed independently of the network attachment between the frame and the network or else additionally or alternatively occur within the network.

In the event that the return mechanism 5 is realized as a tissue, this could be supplemented by running through separate elastic threads, at the ends of the train sensors 28 are attached or the train sensors 28 are complementary or as part of the tissue attachment connected to the frame and tissue, wherein the sensors may additionally or alternatively also be anchored in the tissue itself. Alternatively, a separate extensible net can be mounted directly in front of or behind the return game device 5 or the LED network, as shown in FIG. 1, is shared. In this case, therefore, the train sensors 28 are attached to the ends of the LED network and connect the LED network with the frame 2. By determining the triggering train sensors results in their crossing point a unique X / Y coordinate.

Fig. 16 is a schematic view illustrating an alternative use form of the above-described detecting devices shown in Figs. 2, 3 and 10 to 15;

As shown in Fig. 16, by means of the LED matrix 6 dialog elements 29 can be displayed for input purposes.

A player 30, as shown in FIG. 16, can initiate a corresponding action by pressing the respective dialog element 29, for example, start a game or select a game mode.

Thus, the above-described recognition device 7 can not only be used to detect a ball impinging on the return game device 5, or detect the impact position of the ball, but can also be used to select dialogue elements 29 displayed by means of the LED matrix ,

FIG. 17 shows a first example of the use of the imaging according to the invention, in particular the use of the LED matrix 6.

As shown in FIG. 17, by means of the LED matrix 6, for example, a movable target 31 can be displayed in the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1, which moves, for example, in the direction of the arrow. For example, this fixed or moving target is to be hit by a player with a ball (eg, handball or soccer). FIG. 18 shows a second example of the use of the imaging of the electronic game apparatus 1.

As shown in FIG. 18, the visualization of the optical effect 32 is effected by means of the LED matrix 6. The visualization of the optical effect 32, as shown in FIG. 18, serves, for example, to provide hit feedback, that is to say when the movable target according to FIG. 17 is hit by the player, for example.

Apart from the optical feedback, as shown in Fig. 18, additional or alternative acoustic feedback can be made.

Figs. 19A to C show a game mode example in which a virtual interactive game character (for example, a goalkeeper) is displayed. As shown in Figs. 19A to 19C, the virtual goalkeeper 33 can respond to a player-shot ball 34. This is achieved, for example, by one or more cameras 35, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, recognizing the approach of the ball 34 by means of image processing. It is important in this context that the cameras 35, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the entire goal or the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1 or the area in front of the goal in the field of view.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the camera 35, combined with a wide-angle lens, could be placed several centimeters behind the frame 2 of the electronic game machine 1 to fully view it. If the return device 5 is translucent, this does not represent a visual obstruction for the camera 35. Alternatively, several cameras can also be arranged in this manner, each of which is responsible for a certain area of the door.

Thus, by using the above-described camera 35 and suitable image processing in conjunction with a computer system, an airborne detection can be used that controls the virtual goalkeeper 33 shown in FIGS. 19A to 19C. Alternatively or additionally, one or more cameras can be installed directly in the frame 2. Depending on the field of view of the camera or the cameras not only the trajectory of the ball can be determined, but also its impact position in the game device, so that in this case could be dispensed with an additional hit detection or this is simplified to the effect that they only the actual However, impact does not determine the impact position. This could be done, for example, via a so-called light grid, also called a light curtain, which is generally used for surface surveillance.

The recognition of the ball and its trajectory in the context of image processing can be based on the following technical processes: The image processing is usually multi-level. The usual stages are image acquisition, image preprocessing, segmentation, feature extraction, classification and measurement, but individual steps can be omitted. The image preprocessing optimizes the recorded image data, eg. B. by filtering, image enhancement or equalization to the effect that they can be better processed below. Segmentation is the generation of contiguous regions by aggregating adjacent pixels according to a certain homogeneity criterion. Pixel-oriented methods, edge-oriented methods, region-oriented methods, model-based methods and texture-oriented methods are popular here. The edge-oriented method (eg Sobel operator, Laplace operator) searches for object transitions, depending on the algorithm, the detected edges are still loose and must be completed by an edge-tracking algorithm. Always closed edges deliver z. B. the watershed transformation. Other methods include parallel and sequential edge extraction, optimal edge search, the Feltszwalb-Huttenlocher algorithm, Active Shape Models and Snakes. By contrast, region-oriented methods, for example, try to find objects by considering point sets as a whole. Common methods include region growing, region splitting, pyramid linking, split and merge, and energy methods. The next step, feature extraction, attempts to derive characteristics from the identified segments / preprocessed data for classification purposes. This may be z. B to be region features, statistical features, contour features, topological features, morphological features, or motion-based features. As an alternative or in addition to the feature extraction, tracking algorithms can also be used which are specialized in object tracking in video sequences. The usual types of procedures here are z. As optical flow, differential methods, frequency-based methods correspondence methods, block matching, mean shift algorithm, model-based algorithms, Kalman filter, particle filter algorithms and the Condensation algorithm. At the end are the classification and measuring, which recognize objects (eg a ball) and their attributes (eg the trajectory). It may be necessary to calibrate the system during which the balls used are stored as samples. Alternatively, special balls could be included, which by a striking color, z. B. Orange, the recognition in the context of image processing considerably easier. Also possible are colored markers of existing balls. Through special optics such as wide-angle lenses or catadioptric systems, the recorded image area can be greatly expanded. Such optics allow an omnidirectional image recording, which can also be achieved by the interconnection of several individual cameras, one speaks of so-called mosaic-based cameras.

Although the invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be understood that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention.

Although in the foregoing the return mechanism 5 has been described as either a net or a tissue, the return mechanism 5 may be constructed, for example, as a simple PVC plate mounted in the frame 2 of the electronic game device 1 or itself constituting the frame. In this case, for example, the LED matrix 6 is behind the PVC plate and is thus protected. In principle, other materials are possible, for example a plastic tarpaulin. If these materials themselves have no resilience or rebound properties, then the spring action can be made, for example, via suitable fasteners. Alternatively, can also be dispensed with a return game and the game device, for example, only be collected over a simple network.

Although examples have been described above in which the electronic game device is designed as a gate, the playful bandwidth of the electronic game device ranges from reaction tests, projected computer / chess / board games to dealing with virtual opponents, so that an impact on the electronic Game device can be done not only with hands, but also with feet or other designed as a ball game equipment.

Furthermore, the imaging has been described above in connection with an LED matrix. Other bulbs are conceivable, such as OLEDs or LCDs, which are arranged in a regular grid or a matrix. Further, other techniques for displaying objects in the frame may also be used as the imaging device according to the invention, such as projection techniques or other forms of display technology such as plasma or LCD screen technology, flexible OLED screens or so-called electronic paper, etc.

Claims

claims

1. Electronic game device, with

a frame (2);

a device (5) attached to the frame (2) for catching or replaying a game device (34);

an image that at least partially fills the frame (2) for optically displaying images (31, 32, 33); and

a recognition device (7) for detecting the impact position and / or impact time of the on the device (5) for catching or returning the game device incident game device (34).

2. Electronic game device according to claim 1, wherein

the device (5) for catching or retracting is a net tensioned in the frame (2) which momentarily captures and then plays back the game device (34), the net being elastic and / or secured to the frame (2) by means of an elastic fastening means is.

3..-Electronic game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein

the device (5) for catching or replaying is a fabric which itself is elastic and / or is fastened to the frame (2) by means of elastic fastening means.

4. Electronic game device according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

the imaging includes an LED matrix (6) having a plurality of LEDs (13).

5. Electronic game device according to claim 4, wherein

the plurality of LEDs (13) is formed as a tensioned separate network.

6. Electronic game device according to claim 4, wherein

the plurality of LEDs (13) are integrally formed with or secured to the catcher or retracting device (5).

7. Electronic game device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recognition device (7) includes a matrix of sensors (23) evenly distributed in the X direction and Y direction over the device (5) for catching or replaying the game device for detecting the impact position of the game device (34) the catch / return device (5).

8. Electronic game device according to one of claims 2 to 7, wherein

the detection device (7) contains piezo cables (24) which are twisted in a lattice-like manner with the tensioned net or fastened to the surface of the fabric or net.

9. Electronic game device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein

the detection device (7) comprises tension sensors (28) arranged between the frame (2) and the device (5) for catching or replaying the game device.

10. Electronic game device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recognition device (7) has a first row of light barriers (8b), which on a

On the inside of one of two vertical frame elements (2a, 2b) forming the frame (2), and a second row of light barriers (8a) on an inner side of one of two frame elements (2c, 2c) forming the frame (2) 2d) are arranged contains.

11. Electronic game device according to claim 10, wherein the recognition device (7) includes proximity sensors, wherein only one frame element (2a-2d) is equipped with these.

12. Electronic game device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the recognition device (7) is completely camera-based or is supported camera-based with respect to an aircraft registration of the gaming device (34).

The electronic game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the catching or replaying device (5) is a disk from which the game machine (34) rebounds.

14. Electronic game device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (5) for catching or playing back is designed so that no return takes place and the game device (34) is alternatively stopped only or collected.