Amusement devices: games – Board games – pieces – or boards therefor – Electrical
Patent
1997-05-10
2000-08-15
O'Neill, Michael
Amusement devices: games
Board games, pieces, or boards therefor
Electrical
273284, 463 1, 463 14, 463 46, A63F 300
Patent
active
061023973
ABSTRACT:
A device and method for interconnecting a computer or similar central processing unit with the physical structure of an amusement device so that the computer can participate during play. The device can be embodied within the amusement device or can be used in conjunction with an inlay that simulates a board game. In either scenario, a plurality of identification units are positioned in the amusement device at points where game pieces are used. The identification units sense the presence of a game piece as the game is played and the game pieces are moved. If an identification unit detects the presence of a game piece, the identification unit produces an output signal that is read by the computer. The output signal identifies both the location of the game piece and the type of game piece. As a result, the computer is informed as to the location and identity of all the game pieces used in the game. The computer can use this information to monitor the play of the game or participate in the play of the game.
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