BASKETBALL GAME CONSOLE, NETWORK BASKETBALL GAME CONSOLE USING THE SAME, AND BASKETBALL METHOD

• US 20140087796A1
• Filed: 03/09/2011
• Published: 03/27/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/09/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Andamiro Co., Ltd.
• Original Assignee: Andamiro Co., Ltd.
• Inventors: Lee, Kwang Yoon, Heo, Geun Seok, Joo, Kyung Moon, Park, Se Jin
• Granted Patent: US 9,511,278 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/4
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2063/086 deflectable under excessive loads
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/10 Multi-station exercising machines
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/30 Maintenance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2243/0037 Basketball
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 63/083 for basketball
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0669 Score-keepers or score display devices
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 7/0664 Electric

Abstract

There are provided a basketball game console, a network basketball game console, and basketball method using the same. The invention includes an image detecting unit, an identification unit, a central processing unit, and a driving unit. The central processing unit controls such that images of a ball received in the image detecting unit are identified when a passing detection sensor detects signals. Therefore, it is possible to identify a color, pattern, or clean shot of the ball going into a rim. The game console allows a multi-play game so that it is possible to play more interesting games over a network.

Claims

1. A basketball game console, comprising:

an image detecting unit configured to include a rim having an impact detection sensor, a passing detection sensor that is positioned at a lower end of the rim and detects whether a ball passes through the rim, a lens, and an image sensor for detecting images of the ball that have been transmitted to the lens;

an identification unit configured to identify any one of a color, pattern, and clean shot of the ball in the detected images;

a central processing unit configured to control a state according to the color, pattern, or clean shot of the ball identified in the identification unit when the ball going into the rim is detected from the passing detection sensor; and

a driving unit configured to display shapes and execute corresponding operations under the state of control of the central processing unit,

wherein the central processing unit controls such that the images of the ball detected in the image sensor through the lens are identified when the passing detection sensor detects signals.

2. The basketball game console of claim 1, further comprising at least one lighting device controlled by the central processing unit such that the lighting device turns on when the passing detection sensor or impact detection sensor detects signals.

3. The basketball game console of claim 2, wherein the passing detection sensor includes:

a first detection sensor installed at the lower end of the rim; and

a second detection sensor installed at a lower end of the image sensor,

wherein the central processing unit detects the ball going into the rim through the first detection sensor, and controls such that the lighting device turns on when the ball is detected through the second detection sensor.

4. The basketball game console of claim 3, wherein the central processing unit outputs a message for notifying whether a color ball is present or for notifying replacement when the color shot is not recognized during a predetermined number of balls going into the rim.

5. The basketball game console of claim 1, wherein the driving unit includes at least one of:

a score displaying unit configured to display a score according to any one of a color, pattern, and clean shot of the ball;

a lamp lighting unit configured to display a lamp lighting or flashing state according to any one of a color, pattern, and clean shot of the ball; and

a supplying unit configured to provide free gifts or a bonus score under control of the central processing unit.

6. The basketball game console of claim 1, wherein the rim includes:

a rim fixing unit of which one end is coupled to one side of a backboard and the other end is formed to protrude from the backboard; and

a rim supporting unit formed to be extended from one end of the rim fixing unit,

wherein the other end of the rim fixing unit and the rim supporting unit are coupled with each other with an impact alleviation device.

7. The basketball game console of claim 6, wherein the impact alleviation device includes:

at least one joint member configured to couple the other end of the rim fixing unit and the rim supporting unit; and

a buffer material that is inserted and installed in the joint member.

8. The basketball game console of claim 7, wherein the rim supporting unit is integrally formed in the rim fixing unit, and of which one end is bent downwardly and the other end is configured with an extended-part, the extended-part is coupled with the rim fixing unit with the joint member, and the buffer material is inserted and installed in the joint member.

9. The basketball game console of claim 7, wherein the joint member is made of a member capable of adjusting a length so that a front of the rim is assembled to be tilted up or down with respect to a rear part (backboard direction) of the rim.

10. The basketball game console of claim 1, wherein the identification unit determines a case in which the ball goes into the rim without detection of the impact detection sensor or a case in which the passing detection sensor is operated within a predetermined time after the impact detection sensor detects signals as the clean shot.

11. A network basketball game console comprising:

at least one basketball game console including, an image detecting unit that is positioned at a lower end of a rim having an impact detection sensor, detects a ball going into the rim, and detects images of the ball, an identification unit configured to identify any one of a color, pattern, and clean shot of the ball in the received images, a central processing unit configured to control a state according to the color, pattern, or clean shot of the ball identified in the identification unit when the ball going into the rim is detected from the image detecting unit, and display a screen necessary for game progress; and

a driving unit configured to display shapes and execute corresponding operations under state control of the central processing unit; and

a terminal that is connected to the central processing unit of each of the basketball game consoles over a wired or wireless network and communicates with each other, is configured to select a single-play game or multi-play game, and includes a display window for displaying information associated with each game.

12. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein a main terminal is interconnected with each terminal that participates in the multi-play game, receives game progress information from the central processing unit of each of the terminals, determines a ranking by aggregating scores of the basketball game consoles participating in the multi-play game, obtains the highest score, and displays the highest score and ranking of a corresponding terminal in each basketball game console participating in the multi-play game.

13. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein, when an average value of a goal success rate of each of the basketball game consoles is less than or greater than a preset average success rate value, the terminal controls each of the central processing units such that the success rate is adjusted to be closer to the average success rate value.

14. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein the terminal controls such that a weighted value is added to be closer to the average success rate value when a goal success rate is less than or greater than a preset average success rate value and an error message is output on a display device or as a sound when the success rate is determined as lower than a predetermined level.

15. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein, when a goal success score is determined to be a beginner level, the terminal extends gameplay time of a corresponding basketball game console or offers a bonus score.

16. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein the image detecting unit includes:

a passing detection sensor configured to detect whether the ball passes through the rim;

a lens; and

an image sensor configured to detect images of the ball that have been transmitted to the lens,

wherein the central processing unit controls such that the images of the ball detected in the image sensor through the lens are identified when the passing detection sensor detects signals.

17. The network basketball game console of claim 16, further comprising at least one lighting device,

wherein the central processing unit controls such that the lighting device turns on when the passing detection sensor or impact detection sensor detects signals.

18. The network basketball game console of claim 17, wherein the passing detection sensor includes:

a first detection sensor installed at the lower end of the rim; and

a second detection sensor installed at a lower end of the image sensor,

wherein the central processing unit detects the ball going into the rim through the first detection sensor and controls such that the lighting device turns on when the ball is detected through the second detection sensor.

19. The network basketball game console of claim 11, wherein the rim includes:

a rim fixing unit of which one end is coupled to one side of a backboard and the other end is formed to protrude from the backboard;

a rim supporting unit formed to be extended from one end of the rim fixing unit; and

an impact alleviation device configured to couple the other end of the rim fixing unit and the rim supporting unit.

20. The network basketball game console of claim 19, wherein the impact alleviation device includes:

at least one joint member configured to couple the other end of the rim fixing unit and the rim supporting unit; and

a buffer material that is inserted and installed in the joint member.

21. The network basketball game console of claim 20, wherein the joint member is made of a member capable of adjusting a length so that a front of the rim is assembled to be tilted up or down with respect to a rear part of the rim.

22. A network basketball game method that uses at least one basketball game console including a central processing unit configured to obtain game progress information and display the information on a display window, and a terminal that is configured to be included in each basketball game console and is configured to be connected with the central processing unit of each basketball game console over a wired or wireless network and communicate with one another, the method comprising:

a) selecting a multi-play game in the terminal and starting the game;

b) receiving, by a preset main terminal, the game progress information from the central processing unit of each of the basketball game consoles that participate in the multi-play game; and

c) determining, by the main terminal, a ranking by aggregating scores of the basketball game consoles that participate in the multi-play game in the obtained information, obtaining the highest score, and displaying the highest score and ranking of a corresponding terminal on each of the basketball game consoles that participate in the multi-play game.

23. The network basketball game method of claim 22, wherein the game progress information in operation b) includes scores according to any one of a color, pattern, and clean shot of a ball going into a rim in the basketball game console.

24. The network basketball game method of claim 23, further comprising:

d) controlling each of the central processing units, by the main terminal, such that a success rate is adjusted to be closer to a preset average success rate value when an average value of goal success rates of each basketball game console in the obtained information is less than or greater than the preset average success rate value.

25. The network basketball game method of claim 23, further comprising:

e) controlling a corresponding basketball game console, by the main terminal, such that a weighted value is added to be closer to the average success rate value when an average value of goal success rates of each of the basketball game consoles in the obtained information is less than or greater than the preset average success rate value; and

f) controlling such that an error message is output on a display or as a sound when the success rate is lower than a predetermined level.

26. The network basketball game method of claim 23, further comprising

g) controlling, by the main terminal, such that gameplay time is extended or a bonus score is added when a goal success score is determined to be a beginner level in the obtained information.

27. The network basketball game method of claim 23, wherein the central processing unit outputs a message for notifying whether a color ball is present in a corresponding basketball game console or for notifying replacement when the color shot is not recognized during a predetermined number of balls going into the rim.