Method for performing games

• US 20030022717A1
• Filed: 04/04/2002
• Published: 01/30/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Anoto Group AB
• Original Assignee: Anoto IP LIC Handelsbolag (Anoto Group AB)
• Inventors: Holmgren, Helena, Bjorklund, Magnus, Cedlof, Peter, Torbjornsen, Rune
• Granted Patent: US 6,878,062 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/37
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/214 for locating contacts on a surface, e.g. floor mats or touch pads
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/80 Special adaptations for executing a specific game genre or game mode
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 2300/406 Transmission via wireless network, e.g. pager or GSM
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 50/34 Betting or bookmaking, e.g. Internet betting
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3209 Input means, e.g. buttons, touch screen
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3218 wherein at least part of the system is portable
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3288 Betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for carrying out a game of the type comprising the steps of noting written information on a writing surface with the aid of a writing means. The writing surface is provided with a position-coding pattern and the writing means is a combined writing and reading unit, which continually reads its movement across the writing surface. The information is converted into digital signals and is sent via a communication system to a recipient which returns feedback on the received information. Examples of games that can be performed by means of such a method are pools, lotto, betting and various other games comprising the use of pen and paper to be carried out.

Claims

1. A method for performing games of the type which comprises the steps of noting, with the aid of a writing means, written information on a writing surface, comprising the further steps of;

using a writing surface provided with a position-coding pattern,

using as the writing means a writing and reading unit, which detects the movement of the writing and reading unit across the writing surface by continually reading the position-coding pattern on the same,

converting the information detected by the writing and reading unit into digital signals, and

transmitting the digitized information via a communication system to a recipient.

2. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein the writing and reading unit, in addition to detecting the movement across the writing surface, also leaves written information, which is legible to the user'"'"'s eye, on the writing surface.

3. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein feedback on the transmitted information is received from the recipient via the communication system.

4. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein, as the writing surface, use is made of preprinted coupons for betting on the outcome of an event such as a competition, match or drawing of numbers.

5. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 4, wherein money is bet on the outcome of the event.

6. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 4, wherein the coupon is completed and the information is stored in the writing and reading unit before the information is forwarded.

7. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 4, wherein a confirmation is received from a betting company which arranges the game.

8. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 7, wherein the participant gives his acceptance of the confirmation from the betting company before the game is registered as being valid.

9. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein the game is performed as a party game or amusement game against one or more opponents and/or software.

10. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein the writing and reading unit sends the information continually to the receiving unit without intermediate storage.

11. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein a game operator provides blocks or pads with different games that can be used as entertainment by a participant as desired.

12. A method for performing games as claimed in claim 1, wherein the writing and reading unit sends a unique identification signal which is utilized of the recipient for identifying the participant.

13. A method for performing games as claimed in 1, wherein the information between the participant and the recipient is sent encrypted by utilizing the unique identification signal of the writing and reading unit.