Method to detect impacts for a toy or game

Details Method to detect impacts for a toy or game Method to detect impacts for a toy or game

1990-08-14

1991-07-09

Layno, Benjamin

Amusement devices: games

Aerial projectile game; game element or accessory therefor...

Target

310311, F41J 504, H01L 4108

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active

050298739

ABSTRACT:
An improved electronic impact detection method for the detection of an impact upon a toy or game surface. This is accomplished by the use of a plurality of flexible panels which are interconnected, with each individual target panel or region bordered with a flex barrier. The flex barriers allow the target region struck to flex under the impact of a projectile, while insulating the remaining target regions from effects of an impact. Piezo electric elements are attached to the underside of these panels, in this manner the signal produced by an impact will have sufficient strength to directly drive most digital logic integrated circuits, thereby requiring a minimum of electronic components associated with detection. These panels will also not be sufficiently triggered by common shock or sonic waves, from handling or accompanying an impact. Thereby assisting to reduce false triggerings of the target or game surface by external or undersireable elements. This method can easily be integrated into a common injection molded body and easily assembled.

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"Piezo Film Sensing Devices" Society of Manufacturing Engineers Technical Paper by William B. Powers, 11-1986.

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