Method for performing games

• US 20050159206A1
• Filed: 03/11/2005
• Published: 07/21/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 04/06/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Anoto Group AB
• Original Assignee: Anoto Group AB
• Inventors: Bjorklund, Magnus, Cedlof, Peter, Torbjornsen, Rune, Holmgren, Helena
• Granted Patent: US 7,976,370 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/17
• 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 pre-printed gaming form for use in performing games based on a game participant'"'"'s positioning of a writing and reading unit on a writing surface of said form, said pre-printed gaming form comprising:

game-related graphics printed on a writing surface; and

a position-coding pattern, said position-coding pattern being repeatedly read by a writing and reading unit to indicate positioning of the writing and reading unit on said writing surface, positioning information being generated by said writing and reading unit based on reading of said position-coding pattern to control said game.

2. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 1, wherein said game-related graphics comprises a playing board for a party game or amusement game against one or more opponents and/or software.

3. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 1, wherein said game-related graphics define at least one input field for betting on the outcome of an event.

4. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 1, wherein said position-coding pattern is unique and identifiable to an issuer of the gaming form.

5. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 1, wherein said game-related graphics define at least one input field which contains a part of the position-coding pattern reserved for a specific action.

6. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 5, wherein said specific action comprises effecting character interpretation of positioning information generated by said writing and reading unit in said reading of the position-coding pattern within said input field.

7. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 5, wherein said action comprises identifying a predetermined input element based on positioning information generated by said writing and reading unit in said reading of the position-coding pattern within said input field.

8. The pre-printed gaming form as claimed in claim 5, wherein said action comprises initiating, in said writing and reading device, a transmission of said positioning information.