Amusement devices: games – Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor... – Target
Patent
1997-07-02
2000-12-05
O'Neill, Michael
Amusement devices: games
Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...
Target
273374, 273408, 463 49, F41J 504
Patent
active
061555703
ABSTRACT:
A system is disclosed for detecting and locating missiles such as darts in a target having a plurality of discrete target areas in which each of the areas has a conductive surface which acts as an electromagnetic signal receiving antenna, and in which a plate is positioned on the back of the target which functions as an electromagnetic signal transmitting antenna. Each of the target areas are monitored for electromagnetic signals and the signals pass through a pin conductor to the monitoring equipment. When a dart is embedded in one of the areas, it also acts as an antenna and, thereby, increases the signal strength of that area to permit detection of the presence and location of the dart. The pin conductors and plate antenna at the back of the dart board substantially improve the discrimination and reliability of the system.
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Allison Rudolph L.
Montague Charles E.
Hotaling II John M.
O'Neill Michael
Paramount Technologies, Inc.
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