Automated league and tournament device

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

"Automatic league and tournament equipment" Field of invention The present invention presents various aspects of entertainment technology and other technologies in sports and skill games and It is adapted to the device or either. Background of the invention Entertainment technology has evolved dramatically in just 10 or 15 years. New video , Commercial theaters, rental businesses, home theaters that are very similar to commercial theaters, Released with a complex, more calculated plan to be effective continuously .. With voice recording known as "improved CDS", not only voice but also voice recording Lucimedia videocopy is also provided. Also, personal computer, te Levi and their networks are developing individually. Therefore, Over time, they will be virtually indistinguishable. Ten to share a party line Online information from as simple an opportunity as online equivalent to a group of teenagers Due to the presence of an extensive array of information and interactions, satellite photography, Unique to so many databanks that belong to medicine and genetic engineering We are invited to. However, in the most advanced entertainment techniques, it is awkward and almost admitted. There are ignorant assumptions. With a few exceptions And while cutting-edge entertainment technology is technically overwhelming, consumers are fairly passive. It is based on the belief that you will prefer the role. Multimedia CD ju Kubox is a good example of this phenomenon, in pubs and les where such machines are installed. Strand is overtaken by the kind Wizard of Oz (a great entertainment technique). Oh In addition to giving the welcoming wizard (technology) the appropriate currency, Zu's Wizard Meeting activities are of secondary importance. This requires the entertainment industry to be passively involved, but on the contrary, the accompanying technology. It goes without saying that is generally the case. For example, pre-recorded (or in order) Colors where orchestration (introduced) can be increased by live vocals The orchestra is not very important in this specification as an embodiment of entertainment technology. It is habitually treated lightly. Even the newest theme park amusement , "Ride" is generally passive. Multimedia interactive "E" on the click screen or touch screen in the application "Hot buttons" carry the promised autonomy and will It's hard to believe, but such a system is attracting new users. on the other hand In the present specification, traditional, when the actual active entertainment participation is maximized. As evidenced by the immortal popularity of pool or pinball competition, also electronic da Old-fashioned Ami where the arts and their leagues, or the driver can actually drive the car Technology tends to be minimal on the Jewsment Park Autobahn. latest Consumers of the elaborate entertainment techniques of the ceremony are nowadays less recognizable or Actively take advantage of experience I don't think it's mechanized. Apart from the entertainment technology industry, all kinds of sports and skills game leagues It is gaining popularity in various environments. The above electronic darts tree is a wide socio-economy Organized into a league that is quite popular across the target and pays for each participation Other skill games include chess, bowling, pool, miniature soccer, and mi. Nitua hockey, pinball, skill video games, but only these Not determined. These leagues, like those dealing with video poker, are legal It is done separately from the above and non-legal gambling routes. The reason is only skill Isn't the league sponsored game and revenue distributed based on the odds of winning? And so on. These leagues have their organization, solicitation, participation and execution only for a certain season. , The final payments of the season tend to be fairly conventional. Perhaps the reason is that individuals who deserve active participation in the pursuit of leisure Practical management of traditionally organized amusement games and sports leagues This is because they tend to play an active role in doing so. Therefore, there remains a need to improve entertainment technology, which, like any other technology. Some or all aspects of the above are more than just passive participation representing the entertainment techniques described above. Rather directly engage in personal participation activities such as sports or skill game leagues So redesigned. Outline of the invention In order to meet the above needs, the present invention integrates various techniques. Active sports between two or more athletes, usually organized in a league Or provide sports or skill game equipment that can easily play skill games To do. This device is a standard size or small version of electronic darts, miniature hockey , Chess, miniature bowling, pinball, skill video games or virtually , Numerous sports or skill games that can also be used in other skill games Very close to one or more of the devices, yet electronically connected to it, good More than one form of currency accepting and payment device (eg cash and codeable) Be sure to have both a digital cache in the form of a leg. This device is a computer Improved multimedia, such as trolling cheering spectators and context-specific video display It is preferable to do. In addition, this device has computerized functions. At least to ensure that you have the appropriate hardware and software The result of one skill game can be determined between two or more competitors and their participation Fees and currency payments (to the winner) are made and distributed as part of the overall operation of the device To. This device is one if two or more competitors use the equipment to play the match. May occupy only the location of, and centralize the network of individual game kiosks You may control and embody it. This device activates the jukebox, Fully automatic payment function, sales and services of various retail products, such as mail order Catalo Purchase, sports and cultural event tickets, cruise or airline tickets , Future Services, Stock Trading or Other Investment Services, or Food, Beverages, Publications Providing any further services such as direct sales of goods and amorous books It is possible, but not limited to. A brief description of the drawing FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention. 2a and 2b show the first and second embodiments of the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the element. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a side view showing a control panel according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. is there. Figure 5 shows the same functional structure as shown in Figure 4, with the control panel removed. It is a side view which shows in the state. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the game stadium of FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention. Detailed description of the invention The present invention provides a sports or skill game device. In this device Combining various technologies, up to active sports between two or more athletes Or solicit, organize, and manage skill games, usually with more players in the league Is organized into. This device is a device for playing a match by two or more competitors. Occupies only one place or individual game network It is also possible to control and embody the information intensively. The sports league device of the present invention is a standard size or small version of an electronic device. Darts, miniature hockey, chess, miniature bowling, pinball, tricks Numerous sports that can also be used in Noh video games or, in effect, other skill games Very close to either the arts or skill game device, and electronically Connected to, preferably more than one type of currency accepting and payment device (eg cash) And at least one form of digital currency, such as codeable credits) Be sure to prepare. This device is a controllable cheering audience and an appropriate video table As shown, it is preferable that multimedia is improved. In addition, this device Computerized features (as well as suitable hardware and software) To be sure, the result of at least one skill game is between two or more competitors The entry fee and currency payment (to the winner) may be determined by the full operation of the device. It is done and distributed as part of. This device has jukebox activation, fully automatic payment capabilities, food, beverages and publications. And direct sales of other retail items, remote sales and services of various retail products, eg For example, mail order catalog purchase or restaurant take-out order, online service Access, sports and cultural event tickets, cruises or airline tickets To, phone or other smart card coding, future services, stock trading or others Investment or banking services, health assessment and treatment services, drug interaction days Dispensing services including tabass, government benefit management such as meal tickets or Medicaid, It is possible to provide further arbitrary services such as insurance brokerage, but this Not limited to them. Other services are limited only by imagination. Throughout this specification, the "device" is a variation of the device as an individual kiosk shown in FIG. It's all about sports or skill game systems, regardless of gender. Or has the additional functionality of a retail kiosk for direct or remote sales Local area for multiple station league matches with or without It is about a network or a wide area network. In this way, the present invention And devices are meant the same for the purposes of this specification. This device invites you to a competition, records it, manages it, and is one of many skill games. Used to pay for one or more winners. Two-player game or league toe A detailed explanation of how to manage competition for tournaments is pretty much here. It is omitted. The reason is that the basic management procedure is the entry fee and playoff progress. Etc. and other aspects of tournament management are well known and varied Because it's sick. However, this device is the following entertainment technology for tournament competitions: It is preferable to have equipment to consider at least one of the improvements, Not limited to them. a) Start the attraction mode display from the audio speaker to the video display device of the device. For sound and / or motion sensors; b) Audio and video instructions and menus; c) Selective cheers and ridicule from the built-in speaker, national anthem at the start of the game, game game Game command interactive touch screen that also commands other light and sound improvements N; d) Independent and / or interrelated behavior of the game match Offering jukebox; e) Access to the athlete's individual smart card or image database Portrait for encoding digital portraits inserted as a means Camera; f) Real time between specific areas or wide area athletes, or other video networks Video phone and / or video broadcast connection; discount coupon Printouts, proof of prize money, athlete statistics and match or tournament conclusions Fruits, or any of them, as well as the next tournament, attraction and sports Kejour or either. Improvements beyond the entertainment technology itself are as described above, and tickets are optional. Services, future services, etc. can be mentioned. However, the list below can be included Useful for exemplifying a wide variety of services: EM games for skills services; smart Card service; Insurance service; Restaurant service; Travel service; Sports Service; Game device service; Delivery service; Coupon service; Referral service Voice services; News services; Transportation services; Utility services Physician services; School services; Security services; Building services Credit service; Directory service; Home service; Military service Personal services; Automobile services; Employment services; Recreation services Traveller's Check Service; Kids Service; Skills Video Game Service Internet services; Buy-and-buy services; Government services; Entertainment services; Books Hall service; Catalog service; Print service; Diagnostic service; Talking Service; Video service; Database Service; Barter service; Engineering service; Dispensing service; Identification service; Detective service; Church service; Loan service; Training service Service; Purchasing service; Recruiting service; Accounting service; Photograph service; Food Fee service; wireless service; credit service; theme park service; music Services; Investment Information Services; Full Line Sales Services; Healthcare Services; Remote Access Service; Payment Service; Computer Service; Search Service Service; Network service; Pre-order service; Virtual reality service Bis; Advertising Services; Rental Services; Programming Services; Beverage Services Credit / Debit Card Services; Freight Forwarding Services; Stored Bali Card service; beauty service; tax service; leasing service; medical service Bis; Emergency Services; Publishing Services; Counseling Services; Satellite Services; Screening service; Real estate service; Telephone service; Ticket service; TV service; future service; information service; lottery service; software Service; Reservation service; Communication service; Intranet service; Adult Service; Outsourced service; Repair service; Legal service; Consultation service; Maintenance Nonce service; Moving service; Preview service; Design service; Accommodation service Bis; Postal service; Fast food service; Automation service; Recording service; Clothing service; Wireless service; Human service; There is a service for conversion. Coordinating the combined features of the invention, as well as the known nature of league management organizations. The software system that can be used is within the scope of technology Not only does it not form the central part of the present invention, but it is actually a specific video display or It also does not configure an interactive protocol associated with it (but can claim independent ownership). Design is different). For example, the remote procedure call (RPC) model is the device. Multi-vendor, a distributed app with common operability, etc. Industrially widespread, well-tested that enables the design and realization of applications It is a technology that has been developed. Local games or sports, depending on the RPC service Athletes call remote procedures as if they were local to the call process It is possible (remote procedures are located in an address space separate from the calling code It is a procedure to do). Normally, this device is generally a TCP / IP support protocol controller. Puttering system and known smart card encoding / decorating , Databases, directories, currency transfers, often wide area networks Local Area Network (LAN) Alternate Error Recovery for (WAN) And the security system and configuration are used and adjusted according to the RPC model. It becomes. The present invention is a novel interactive set of several distinct techniques, as described above. Unique to mating, but manages either individual processes or the entire device It is not unique to the characteristics of the human-machine interface protocol. The above-described disclosure of the present invention particularly relates to the six implementations shown in FIGS. 1-8. It is further exemplified by the form. These embodiments are feasible for the present invention. It does not cover various methods. Figure 1 shows the kiosk 10 in perspective view with the play control 14. , Smart card reader / encoder 16 and credit 2 by card reader 17 and video command touch screen 18 Two PlayStations 12 are installed. Play control 14 , Manage the match at stadium 20 (the stadium itself is more detailed in Figure 6 below (Shown in detail). Scores are calculated automatically, inside and outside kiosk 10 Communicated to the computerized control (not shown) of the department or either To. Computerized controls include smart card reader / encoder 16 , Directly connect to credit card reader 17 and video command screen 18 Continue. One of the kiosks 10 that is generally perpendicular to the two PlayStations 12 On the side, an automated teller machine (ATM) 22 has a card reader (not shown) and Keyboard 24, instruction screen 26, banknote dispenser 28, and receipt Equipped with typical ATM hardware with dispenser 30. Stadium 20 With a penetration resistant dome 32 and a standard ATM / bank security camera 31 Covered and protected. When operating, the kiosk in Figure 1 allows the competitor to stand in front of PlayStation 12. Then put your credit card in the credit card reader 17 and use the video commander Smart via check screen and smart card reader / encoder 16 Required to be able to sell or price a card (not shown) It has all the necessary hardware. Continuous use of video command touch screen By using, competitors usually after paying the entry fee (real or virtual) ) Start a skill game match in the kiosk with other competitors Can be done. Accompanying computerized computer Electronic sensors in the kiosk connected to the troll determine the winner of the skill game, Video command touch screen allows you to confirm the identification of the winner .. The prize money will be paid to the winner on the smart card where the participation in the game takes place. By computerized control by encoding credits Can be directed and at the same time computerized controls are smart as well It is possible to code player game stats on the card. The winner of the game , Then a smart car through an ATM card reader to make an immediate payment You can insert a deposit, but you can also deposit the prize money in your bank account, and an additional entry fee You can also leave your winnings on your smart card for payment or other retail processing Any other desirable electronic credit processing can be performed, including. The above typical configurations are especially smart card reader / encoder 16 and cleats. There are various changes regarding the JIT card reader 17. In the modified embodiment, These structures are multifunctional smart card / credit card readers and banknote receivers It is also possible to combine so that the machine or either of them can be added or substituted. Is. An important aspect of the present invention is to provide a skill game to two or more competitors. .. For the present invention, the "competitor" is a compu that can act on behalf of the actual competitor. It may be a data program, so for example, one competitor can play the kiosk in Figure 1. To fight computerized opponents via touch screen Arbitrary selection is also possible. Opponents, for example, throughout a shooter game It may be mechanical as the moving target circulates. Deer And by providing a computerized or mechanized choice of opponents Never transform an arm game into a game of luck (ie computerized) Played chess opponents seek extremely practical chess skills). This is actually Is a game of luck, a game of demonstrable arms, for example, the required skills are the main With video solitaire and other games that lead the luck or artificial elements It is an important point to be distinguished. Techniques normally intended to be incorporated into this device Noh games and sports include eye-to-hand or eye-to-motor adjustment skills and techniques. The intellectual skills needed to answer trivia or strategy or solve the problem, or It requires one of them. Skills that are well suited to be included in this device The game is mechanical hockey, chess, video football, etc. Virtually managed by aging or card dealing (and its virtual equivalents) The games played do not generally mean "arm games". Smart card first at PlayStation, then at ATM (if you win) Strictly speaking, using them separately is not a necessary feature of the present invention, but it is quite It can be a practical feature. Kiosk as shown in Figure 1 has been a fully automated league so far. Neither equipment nor ATMs are traditionally available in places such as pubs and Bars, restaurants, public meeting places, game arcades and amu It will be welcomed at Zumment Park etc. As expected, at the kiosk By being used, while others are using the PlayStation Yeah, there's a line to use the ATM Direct prize money for the player's smart card, as it is possible The legit to the next ATM that may be being used by someone other than the winner at that time Can be safer than automatic payment. In the most preferred embodiment of the invention, the smart card is a processor and As a result of including a computer chip or either, just a barcode or magnetism Larger processing and memory capacity than can be coded in Qi Stripe Or have one of them. Such "smartest" cards are the owner's By keeping track of usage, such as game handicap, statistics and scores Wear. Such cards can also store music selections and other menus. However, strictly speaking, the above smart card is not the most important for the present invention. .. A first embodiment of the invention described in connection with FIG. 1 is shown schematicly in FIG. 2a. However, Figure 2b shows a smart card as well as a smart card reader / encoder. It shows that it may be excluded from the present invention. Use a smart card at all If not, the control function of this device will be via the adjacent currency acceptor / payment machine. It simply instructs the winner to pay. Competition as shown in Figure 2b The person pays the entry fee to the cash acceptor / payer and controls (usually a computer) Continue the competition at stations 1 and 2 that communicate in two directions with As a result control can determine the winner and become a currency acceptor / payer Instruct payment. Figure 2b shows the timing of the actual payment of the prize money by the athlete. PlayStation, currency acceptor / Indicates any two-way communication between payment machines (for example, "Do you want to receive cash payment now?" Yes, No). FIG. 2a is a schematic representation of the present invention, substantially as described with reference to FIG. 2 pieces The device with the PlayStation also has a currency acceptor / payer, which They all communicate in two directions with (usually computerized) controls. Each Ray Station is also capable of reading credit cards Two-way communication with the card reader / encoder. Athletes (smart cards) By credit card via data / encoder or currency acceptor / payment After paying the entry fee (on the plane) and playing a skill game or sports game, The trolling decides the competition and the winner's through the smart card reader / encoder It is possible to instruct the winner to pay directly to the smart card. .. The competitor then uses the smart card for another process at the currency acceptor / payer. It is also possible to do. In the configuration of Figure 2a, the control means is a currency acceptor / payment. Although we are considering the possibility of instructing direct payment via a machine, Figure 2a shows the computer. Shows the player's option to directly mediate the payment without going through a troll Not done. Despite the above, the use of individual smart cards and multi-station A It is entirely possible to combine TM ports and within the scope of the present invention. For example, a player using a smart card is now right next to the PlayStation. You can instruct the payment to be made. However, cash payment is made by this method Only when the device is configured as such. For this possibility, see Figure 4 and Figure It is explained in the following explanation that states 5. One smart card Similar to the above currency calculations and athlete statistics and / or handicap , And if applicable, individual competitors, as in the current tournament standings It is also possible to encode with a digital portrait of. A more detailed third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 4 play with 4 adjacent smart card reader / encoder devices A control function intervenes between stations. This system accepts two currencies It also has a science / payment mechanism. The device of the third embodiment of the present invention is a league competition and And ATM use or use in high-traffic areas where either is expected to increase Designed to do. Figures 1 to 3 show 2 or 4 play stays Regarding the game, there are some PlayStations and adjacent games. Combining mart cards and currency processing equipment according to similar organizational structures Is possible. As for the number of PlayStations, this device has two or more of them. As far as it goes, it's not critical. Practical and commercial to have a separate PlayStation and ATM Despite the above appeal, the present invention is straightforward, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. Direct combination of one or more play stations with cash receipt / payment function Including that. FIG. 4 shows a partial side view of the fourth embodiment of the present device. Kiosk 40, video command touch screen 44 and at least one Smart card dispenser 46 and credit card reader 48 , Stereo speaker 50, bill (cash) receiver 52, bill dispenser 5 Control panel 4 with 4 and a receipt (printer) dispenser 56 It has 2. As an option, one of the smart card dispensers 46 , Even if it is a recording means for encoding information on media other than smart cards Well, magnetic recording tape, floppy or removable hard disk or Includes drives, recordable CDs, PC cards or PCMCIA cards, etc. Not limited to them. Adjacent to the video command touch screen, exercise / sound / A position sensor 58 is also provided. Thus, using the control panel 42 Athletes stay in one place All equipment functions available to the Athletes Have. Participation fee is credit card, smart card price or cash (hard) It may be a currency. Coin receiving machines are not shown). Skill games It is also possible to compete using the video command touch screen 44. ( However, the manual control as shown in Fig. 1 is set in the control panel 42. There is no reason not to include it). If there is a prize, smart card Collect as legit or cash, or via video command touch screen It may be directed to a remote credit location, but in this case the control characteristics of the device However, such an optional option is provided. Video touch screen commands, Kio Activate the jukebox inside the Sk 40, and it's different from the game match, or It is also possible to play music through the associated stereo speakers 50. Figure 5 shows the control panel 42 in Figure 4 with the cover removed. It exemplifies the state and shows the fundamental mechanical properties. Therefore, the banknote dispenser Security vault 55 and related hardware for sale on banknote dispenser 54 It is positioned adjacently. The conventionally known banknote receiving mechanism 53 includes the banknotes shown in FIG. Supports the receiving machine 52. Smart card safe 47 is a smart card dispenser Equipped with a smart card inventory to supply to the service 46. Motion / Sound / Position Device 59 Supports the sensor 58. Printer 57 is a receipt (printer) dispenser Provide receipts or other printed matter to servicers 56. Each mechanism shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 Conventionally known, the present invention combines some of them in novel ways. As mentioned above, it is almost immeasurable and appealing to consumers. Achieve an unexpected sports league device. A kiosk as shown in Figure 1 does not actually need to be equipped with a mechanical skill game. Kiosk skill video via one or more control panels 42 as shown in Figure 4. It just needs to be equipped with the game, or its variants as described above. Also, the control The panel 42 is a wall mount station without any free-standing kiosk. It is also possible to provide as. As another mechanism included in this device, but not necessarily new to it, The skill game itself can be mentioned. FIG. 6 is a mini for inclusion in, for example, the invention shown in FIG. It is a plan view which shows the stadium for cheer hockey, and the stadium 60 is a plurality of electric machines. Multiple competitor gearbox mechanisms for controlling targeted athletes (not shown) 62 equipped. The competition is held as follows. Fall from pack ejector 64 Pa Let the players mechanically compete and hit Kook, score a goal to Net 66, and there Packs are automatically collected from the pack ejector 64 by the pack truck 68 Will be done. Therefore, the computerized controls of such a stadium are total Only need to add a number sensor to net 66, scored by each player Keep track of the number of goals you have scored and communicate them. The schematic diagram of FIG. 7 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. Fifth implementation The embodiment differs from the third embodiment in two main ways. Full retail chios Is simply incorporated into the device instead of one or more currency accepting / payment methods, Sonic detector / loudspeaker means "provides a number of features with attractive modes Serve and promote retail kiosks as well as game stations. Retail kiosk Has effectively made direct or remote sales, as mentioned earlier herein. It is also possible to design for, passport application with site photo, simultaneous ticket And international call card distribution with travel service, accommodation, postcard simultaneous special order Use for instant email and fax communications using text sales, or for later travel For personalized wireless telegrams (with or without prepaid postage) It is also possible to offer an infinite number of combinations of POS purchases, including confirmation and implementation. To. In the devices shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the control device is generally a single game. Provided from the location or within the kiosk, but not required for the present invention, in fact preferred Not really. In fact, the most preferred embodiment of the device is full league competition. Because it is something to adjust If it is not a WAN configuration, it has at least a LAN. In Fig. 8, the device The WAN configuration is shown graphically, in which the WAN is (computer). Controlled by the local server (according to the client / server model) Includes central control of the LAN system. Multiple as shown in other figures The game kiosk is controlled by each server, and all servers are re-registered. It can be adjusted to manage the battle. Banks, financial institutions and general retailers Network connection with goods and service providers is "BANK" It is represented by a box classified as. In the system shown in FIG. 8, the skill game of the present invention Or sports league equipment, one city, several different geographical locations, easy It is possible to manage tournaments all over the world. For Figure 8, the "game kiosk" is the disclosed system and network mutual It means a terminal or play station that can be connected. It should be understood, some of which do not have to be quite similar to the subject in Figure 1. I. For example, at home using machines manufactured by companies such as PCs, Sega, and Nintendo. Participants can use networks with or without smart card peripherals It is also possible to join. The concept of the invention has undergone various changes without departing from the essential invention described here. It is clear from the above that it is also good. Therefore, the present invention is within the scope of the appended claims. It is only considered to be limited as mentioned.