Abstract

Disclosed is a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, the computer program providing a method of generating a training dataset for dart pin location identification when being executed in one or more processors of a computing device, the method including: obtaining a dart target photographing training image in which at least one dart pin hits in one segment of a dart target, wherein a plurality of segments included in the dart target each includes a predetermined number of bits; and assigning a label corresponding to the obtained dart target photographing training image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patterns; Bootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06V 20/70 - Labelling scene content, e.g. deriving syntactic or semantic representations

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer program stored in a computer readable storage medium, the computer program providing a method of identifying a hit location of a dart pin when being executed in one or more control units of a dart game device, the method including: generating first history information in response to a first dart pin throw; obtaining a dart target photographing image in response to a second dart pin throw, wherein the dart target photographing image includes an image of a dart target and a plurality of dart pins hitting the dart target; and determining, by a dart pin location identification network model, hit location information of a dart pin corresponding to the second dart pin throw based on the first history information and the dart target photographing image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games

Abstract

Disclosed is a computer program stored in a computer-readable storage medium, the computer program providing a dart pin hit location identification method when being executed by one or more control units of a dart game device, the method including: obtaining at least two dart target photographing images in response to a dart pin throw, in which the dart target photographing image includes an image of a dart target and at least one dart pin hitting the dart target; and generating, by a dart pin location identification network model, hit location information of the at least one dart pin based on the at least two dart target photographing images.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/02 - Photo-electric hit-detector systems
• G06T 7/73 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras using feature-based methods

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for providing a dart game image, which is performed by a dart game device for participating in a play session assigning a play time constraint to two or more devices according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The method for providing a dart game image may include the steps of: receiving play-related data of another device participating in a play session in which the dart game device participates, the play-related data including non-image play result data; determining a display image related to the play-related data on the basis of the play-related data; and displaying the determined display image.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/86 - Watching games played by other players
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 13/77 - Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, disclosed is a method by which a dart game device participating in a play session that assigns play time restrictions to two or more devices provides a dart game image. The method for providing a dart game image may comprise the steps of: determining a valid play time period of the play session on the basis of the play time restrictions assigned to the play session, the valid play time period at least partially corresponding to a valid play time period of another device participating in the play session; and displaying information related to the valid play time period. The representative drawing can be figure 13.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/77 - Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for

Abstract

According to several embodiments of the present disclosure, disclosed is a method by which a dart game device participating in a play session in which play time is restricted to two or more devices provides a dart game image. The method for providing a dart game image may comprise the steps of: receiving play-related data of other devices participating in the play session in which the dart game device participates; determining, on the basis of the received play-related data, a display area in which objects related to the other devices are displayed, the display area being an area adjacent to at least a part of the outer edge of a dart target unit of the dart game device; and displaying the object in the determined display area. The representative drawing can be figure 13.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/86 - Watching games played by other players
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/77 - Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Goods & Services

Compact discs [read-only memory]; computer featuring interactive video games of virtual reality; virtual reality game software for playing darts; computer software for playing darts; video monitors; computer programs for video and computer games; video game cartridges and cassettes; memory cards for video game machines; CD-ROM featuring video game programs; video screens; projection screens; visual display units; games cartridges for use with electronic games apparatus; electronic game software; electronic media featuring computer game program; computer game cartridges; computer operating software; computer operating programs; juke boxes for computers; computer application software for cellphones. Electronic targets for games and sports; game machines and apparatus; targets; darts; dart game equipment; dart boards; dart points; dart pins; coin-operated amusement machines; board games; games and playthings; amusement and game apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; magnetic dart games; electronic games apparatus; electronic dart games; arrows [for archery]; archery arrow points; archery quivers. Educational and training services relating to games; arranging and conducting of games; providing of gaming facilities; gaming services; games equipment rental; dart gaming services; providing amusement arcade services featuring dart games; providing information in the field of dart games; organization, arranging and conducting of dart games; rental of dart stadium facilities; providing sports records information related to darts; operating sports facilities related to darts; sports instruction services in the field of darts; organizing and conducting sporting events in the field of darts; rental of amusement machines related to darts; provision of recreation facilities and services; providing amusement facilities; planning and operating of online game competitions; providing sports information from a web site; provision of information relating to electronic games services. Drinking hall management services featuring dart games; bar services featuring dart games; restaurant services featuring dart games; restaurant services provided by franchised restaurants featuring dart games; eateries featuring dart games; cafe services featuring dart games; restaurant services; bar services; self-service restaurant services; eateries; restaurant services provided by franchised restaurants; providing of food and drink; pubs; cafe and cafeteria services; cocktail lounge services.

Abstract

According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, disclosed is a method for providing a dart game image performed by a dart game device that participates in a play session in which a play time limit is given to two or more devices. The method may comprise the steps of: displaying, on a display unit, a first object displaying information related to a first device from among two or more devices participating in a play session, and a second object displaying information related to a second device; receiving play-related data of the devices participating in the play session; and determining whether to change relative positions of the first object and the second object, on the basis of the received play-related data. A representative drawing may be Fig. 13.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/77 - Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 13/71 - Game security or game management aspects using secure communication between game devices and game servers, e.g. by encrypting game data or authenticating players
• A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A darts game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure is disclosed. The darts game device may comprise: a dart target part having multiple score areas; a network communication unit which transmits first play-related data of the darts game device participating in a play session assigning a playing time limit to two or more devices, and receives second play-related data of a different device participating in the play session; and a display unit which displays information related to the play session on the basis of the second play-related data. The representative drawing may be figure 13.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/75 - Enforcing rules, e.g. detecting foul play or generating lists of cheating players
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/77 - Game security or game management aspects involving data related to game devices or game servers, e.g. configuration data, software version or amount of memory
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 13/358 - Adapting the game course according to the network or server load, e.g. for reducing latency due to different connection speeds between clients
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A method according to some embodiments disclosed herein is performed by a dart game server and is for determining dart game players who are to participate in a play session that imparts play time constraints to two or more devices. The method may comprise the steps of: receiving first play result information from a plurality of devices that participated in a first play session conducted during a first time period; and determining, on the basis of the first play result information, a plurality of players who are to participate in a second play session during a second time period that comes after the first time period.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/48 - Starting a game, e.g. activating a game device or waiting for other players to join a multiplayer session
• A63F 13/795 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for providing a buddy list
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 13/67 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor adaptively or by learning from player actions, e.g. skill level adjustment or by storing successful combat sequences for re-use
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games

Abstract

Disclosed is, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for providing an image of a dart game performed by a dart game apparatus. The method for providing an image of a dart game may comprise the steps of: receiving second play-related data of a different device; determining a display property for a second object associated with the different device on the basis of at least part of the second play-related data; and displaying the second object on the basis of the determined display property. A representative drawing may be FIG. 13.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/45 - Controlling the progress of the video game
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 13/49 - Saving the game status; Pausing or ending the game
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 9/24 - Games using electronic circuits not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Provided is a dart game apparatus including: a body part forming an external appearance of a dart game apparatus; a target fixation plate provided in one area of a front surface of the body part; a dart target unit seated on the front surface of the target fixation plate; and a target cover unit formed to cover at least a part of the dart target unit, and fixed and coupled to the target fixation plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/056 - Switch actuation by hit-generated mechanical vibration of the target body, e.g. using shock or vibration transducers

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system including an image projector according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game apparatus and the dart game system including the image projector may include: a sensing unit sensing hitting of a thrown dart pin; a dart target allowing the dart pin to be received; a display area formed to surround an exterior of the dart target, provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus, and receiving an image projected from an image projector to output a variable screen; an image projector projecting the image toward the display area; and a controller controlling operations of the dart game apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system outputting an event effect. The dart game apparatus may include: a dart target having a plurality of score areas; a sensing unit sensing a hit location of a dart pin in the dart target; a display unit providing a display area surrounding the dart target, provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus, and outputting a variable screen, comprising a touch sensor to detect at least one of a touch pressure, a touched position and a touched area in the display unit; and a controller controlling the display unit at least partially based on the hit location of the dart pin in the dart target.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system outputting an event effect. The dart game apparatus may include: a dart target having a plurality of score areas; a sensing unit sensing a hit location of a dart pin in the dart target; a display unit providing a display area surrounding the dart target, provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus, and outputting a variable screen; and a controller controlling the display unit at least partially based on the hit location of the dart pin in the dart target.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

Disclosed is a dart game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game device may comprise: a body part which forms the exterior of the dart game device; a target fixing plate provided in one area of the front surface of the body part; a dart target part seated on the front surface of the target fixing plate; and a target cover part configured to cover at least a part of the dart target part and fixed and coupled to the target fixing plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games

Abstract

Disclosed is a dart game device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game device may comprise: a body part which forms the exterior of the dart game device; a target fixing plate provided in one area of the front surface of the body part; a dart target part seated on the front surface of the target fixing plate; and a target cover part configured to cover at least a part of the dart target part and fixed and coupled to the target fixing plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a dart game device. The dart game device may comprise: a body part having a dart target disposed at the front surface thereof; a support part including a coupling portion coupled to the top of the body part and an extension portion formed to extend toward the front of the coupling portion; and a cover part rotatably coupled to the support part through at least one hinge.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

Some embodiments of the present disclosure provide a dart game device. The dart game device may comprise: a body part having a dart target disposed at the front surface thereof; a support part including a coupling portion coupled to the top of the body part and an extension portion formed to extend toward the front of the coupling portion; and a cover part rotatably coupled to the support part through at least one hinge.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system including an image projector according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game apparatus and the dart game system including the image projector may include: a sensing unit sensing hitting of a thrown dart pin; a dart target allowing the dart pin to be received; a display area formed to surround an exterior of the dart target, provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus, and receiving an image projected from an image projector to output a variable screen; an image projector projecting the image toward the display area; and a controller controlling operations of the dart game apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system providing a lesson image according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game apparatus includes: a dart target having a plurality of score areas; a sensing unit sensing hitting of a dart pin with respect to the dart target; a foot pressure information obtaining unit obtaining foot pressure information which is information on pressure applied by a foot of a dart game user when the dart game user throws the dart pin; a throwing guide information generation unit generating throwing guide information for the dart game user based on the foot pressure information; a lesson image generation unit generating a lesson image based on the throwing guide information; and a display area provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus and outputting the generated lesson image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09B 19/00 - Teaching not covered by other main groups of this subclass
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores

Abstract

Disclosed are a dart game apparatus and a dart game system with an illumination unit. The dart game apparatus includes: a dart target having a plurality of score areas; a sensing unit sensing a hit location of a dart pin in the dart target; a display area formed to surround an exterior of the dart target, provided in a body structure of the dart game apparatus, and disposed to output a variable screen to a location adjacent to at least a part of an outline of the dart target; a target illumination unit irradiating light to the dart target or a periphery of the dart target; and a controller controlling the target illumination unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Goods & Services

Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, cellular phones, and smart phones, namely, software for video and computer games; Downloadable computer game software; Computer game software downloadable from a global computer network; Downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Downloadable computer programs for playing darts; Downloadable virtual reality computer game software for playing darts

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a method for providing a betting dart game. The betting dart game method is provided to induce an interest and tension of a user, thereby enhancing fun of a game.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• A63F 13/352 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers - Details of game servers involving special game server arrangements, e.g. regional servers connected to a national server or a plurality of servers managing partitions of the game world
• A63F 13/795 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for providing a buddy list
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
• A63F 13/837 - Shooting of targets
• A63F 13/35 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers - Details of game servers
• A63F 13/79 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories

Abstract

Disclosed is a dart game apparatus according to exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. The dart game apparatus may include: a dart target capable of accommodating a thrown dart pin; a sensing unit sensing a hit location of a thrown dart pin; a controller determining score information depending on each of one or more dart pins thrown by a first player based on information on the hit location, which is received from the sensing unit, determining the determined respective score information of the first player to be output in response to throwing of the respective dart pins, permitting a second player to throw the dart pins when it is sensed that a round of the first player ends, determining the score information depending on each of one or more dart pins thrown by the second player, comparing the determined respective score information of the second player with current score information of the first player, and determining whether the current score information depending on throwing of the dart pins of the second player is output in association with comparison result information based on a result of the comparison; and an output unit outputting the score information depending on the throwing of the dart pins and the result information of the comparison according to the control by the controller.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• A63F 13/837 - Shooting of targets
• A63F 13/46 - Computing the game score
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F42B 12/36 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• F42B 12/38 - Projectiles, missiles or mines characterised by the warhead, the intended effect, or the material characterised by the warhead or the intended effect for signalling of tracer type

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention for implementing the objective above, a method for determining cheating in a dart game is disclosed. The method for determining cheating in a dart game may include: collecting game data and multimedia information of a player from a dart game device; transmitting the collected game data and multimedia information to a client device; receiving, from the client device, feedback information related to legitimacy of play with respect to the multimedia information; and processing the game data of the player corresponding to the multimedia information, on the basis of the received feedback information related to legitimacy of play.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
• A63F 13/75 - Enforcing rules, e.g. detecting foul play or generating lists of cheating players
• A63F 13/428 - Processing input control signals of video game devices, e.g. signals generated by the player or derived from the environment by mapping the input signals into game commands, e.g. mapping the displacement of a stylus on a touch screen to the steering angle of a virtual vehicle involving motion or position input signals, e.g. signals representing the rotation of an input controller or a player's arm motions sensed by accelerometers or gyroscopes
• A63F 13/798 - Game security or game management aspects involving player-related data, e.g. identities, accounts, preferences or play histories for assessing skills or for ranking players, e.g. for generating a hall of fame
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

Disclosed is a dart game apparatus providing a game mode interworked with a mobile game. The dart game apparatus may include: a controller recognizing information on a player and determining providing a reward to the player at least partially based on dart game execution data of the player; and a network connection unit transmitting data associated with the reward to at least one of a dart game server, a mobile game server, and a mobile terminal. The reward may include the reward for a game executed on the mobile terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 17/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific functions
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• G06Q 50/10 - Services
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• G06Q 30/02 - Marketing; Price estimation or determination; Fundraising
• A63F 13/245 - Constructional details thereof, e.g. game controllers with detachable joystick handles specially adapted to a particular type of game, e.g. steering wheels
• A63F 13/65 - Generating or modifying game content before or while executing the game program, e.g. authoring tools specially adapted for game development or game-integrated level editor automatically by game devices or servers from real world data, e.g. measurement in live racing competition
• A63F 13/92 - Video game devices specially adapted to be hand-held while playing

Goods & Services

Games software; computer hardware for games and gaming; monitors; display devices, television receivers and film and video devices; recorded computer programs for playing darts; recorded computer software; recorded computer programs; downloadable computer programs; software; downloadable computer [software]; monitors [computer hardware]; magnetic tape units for computers; juke boxes for computers; video screens; projector screens; projectors; computer games programs; instant messaging software; software for online messaging; electronic mail and messaging software; downloadable information relating to games and gaming; remote controllers for controlling electronic products. Games equipment for darts; amusement apparatus for use in arcades; amusement game machines; coin-operated video amusement apparatus; coin-operated electronic amusement apparatus; remote controlled games; apparatus for home dart games; apparatus for electronic home dart games; amusement apparatus adapted for use with television receivers only. Gaming services; amusement arcades; providing on-line information in the field of dart games; providing recreational facilities for darts; conducting dart sporting competitions; organizing dart sporting competitions; providing an online computer database in the field of entertainment, namely, record-breaking attempts, record-breaking events and achievements, and record-breaking phenomena; officiating at record-attempt events and competitions in the nature of verifying sporting records; providing dart amusement facilities; providing dart games via the internet and electronic communication networks; electronic game services and competitions provided by means of the internet. Bar services; tea rooms; pubs; Korean bars; restaurants; snack-bars; restaurant chain services; self-service restaurants; pub services; cafes.

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dart game device and a dart game method for providing a betting mode in a dart game, and a computer-readable medium, and provides a betting mode game method which accumulates credits paid by a player, and calculates and returns the credits. In addition, provided are a device for implementing the method and the computer-readable medium for implementing the method on a computer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores

Abstract

In order to achieve the object, disclosed is a dart game apparatus for recording a moving picture of a part during a dart game. The dart game apparatus includes: a camera unit for recording the dart game; a touch unit for sensing that a dart game player is ready for throwing a dart; and a controller for controlling the camera unit, wherein the controller allows the camera unit to start recording at the time when the touch unit senses that the dart game player is ready for throwing the dart. An object of the present invention is to store or transmit only small-capacity data by recording only a part of a dart game or selecting and storing or transmitting only a part of an image of an entire dart game to reduce a burden in storing and transmitting data and remarkably reduce a time for verifying the data.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04N 5/77 - Interface circuits between an apparatus for recording and another apparatus between a recording apparatus and a television camera
• H04N 9/80 - Transformation of the television signal for recording, e.g. modulation, frequency changing; Inverse transformation for playback
• A63F 13/86 - Watching games played by other players
• A63F 9/02 - Shooting or hurling games
• H04N 5/91 - Television signal processing therefor
• G11B 27/031 - Electronic editing of digitised analogue information signals, e.g. audio or video signals
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/24 - Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph

Goods & Services

Darts; game equipment for darts; electronic amusement apparatus for darts other than adapted for use with television receivers only; electronic dart targets; dart targets; dart pins; amusement equipment for darts; electronic amusement apparatus for playing darts other than adapted for use with television receivers only; remote controlled apparatus for games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only; board games; slot machines gaming machines; chess games; horseshoe games; home dart game apparatus; home electronic dart game apparatus; home electronic dart game apparatus with monitors; dart game amusement apparatus for use with television receivers only; computer electronic amusement apparatus for use with television receivers only; computer dart electronic amusement apparatus for use with television receivers only; amusement equipment for use in an external screen or monitor for darts. Dart gaming services; providing dart amusement arcade services; provision of dart game information; rental of dart stadium facilities; organization of dart competitions; providing recreation facilities of dart; recreation information of dart; providing dart sporting competitions; organizing of dart sporting competitions; arranging of dart sporting competitions; provision of dart sporting records; providing and operating of dart sports facilities; dart sports instruction; organization of dart sporting events; rental of dart amusement machines; providing and operating of dart amusement facilities; dart game services provided on-line from a computer network; operation of electronic dart game rooms. Bar services having arcade game machines installations; tea rooms having arcade game installations; pubs having arcade game installations; Korean-style bars having arcade game installations; restaurants having arcade game installations; snack-bars having arcade game installations; restaurant chain services having arcade game installations; self-service restaurants having arcade game installations; pubs having dart game installations; Korean-style bars having dart game installations; restaurants having dart game installations; snack-bars having dart game installations; restaurant chain services having dart game installations; bar services having dart game installations; bar services having electronic dart game installations; pub services having electronic dart game installations; cafes having dart game installations; cafes having arcade game installations; cafes having electronic dart game.

Abstract

A dart game apparatus used to authenticate whether a counterpart player plays a dart game in a just manner in a remote multi-mode. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the present invention may disclose a dart game apparatus. The dart game apparatus includes: a throw line configured to indicate a position, at which a dart is thrown; and a touch unit extended from the throw line in an opposite direction of a dart target, in which only when a dart game player throws the dart in a state of touching the touch unit, it is authenticated that a dart game is justly performed.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• F41J 11/02 - Safety means therefor
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dart game device interworking with at least one external device. The dart game device includes a dart target having a plurality of point regions, a sensing unit configured to sense a hit to the dart target by a dart, a light source unit configured to output light in a light pattern, a sound source unit configured to output sound in a sound pattern, and a communication unit configured to communicate with the external device and control the external device to output light in the light pattern or to output sound in the sound pattern. The light and sound patterns depend on an occurrence of an event.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• F41J 5/24 - Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a dart game system. The dart game system includes a dart game device, multiple external facilities, and a control unit configured to control the dart game device and the multiple external facilities. The dart game device includes a dart target having a plurality of point regions, a sensing unit configured to sense a hit to the dart target by a dart, a light source unit configured to output light, and a sound source unit configured to output sound. The multiple external facilities includes additional light source units configured to output additional light, and additional sound source units configured to output additional sound. The control unit is configured to control the light source units and the sound source units to output light or sound according to patterns, which depend on an occurrence of an event.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/04 - Electric hit-indicating systems; Detecting hits by actuation of electric contacts or switches
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/24 - Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

Goods & Services

Computer software for playing darts; recorded computer program for playing darts; virtual-reality software for playing darts; recorded computer software; recorded computer-operated program; recorded computer program; downloadable computer program (software); computer hardware monitors; magnetic tape units for computers; jukeboxes for computers; CD-ROMs; video screens; projection screens; projector for commercial advertisement; computer application software for mobile phones; computer game programs; computer software; application software for smart phones; messenger software using network such as Internet and mobile communication network; recorded software for messenger; recorded messenger program; downloadable messenger program. Darts; game equipment for darts; electronic amusement apparatus for darts other than adapted for use with television receivers only; electronic dart targets; dart targets; dart pins; amusement equipment for darts; electronic amusement apparatus for playing darts other than adapted for use with television receivers only; ring game equipment; marbles for games; diamond game equipment; billiard balls; billiard tables; billiard table cushions; billiard markers; billiard cues; chalk for billiard cues; billiard cue tips; pachinkos; quoits; roulette wheels; dominoes; remote controlled apparatus for games other than those adapted for use with television receivers; conjuring apparatus; mah-jong; kaleidoscopes; board games; bingo cards; backgammon games; checkerboards; cosaques toy fireworks; slot machines gaming machines; kites; kite reels; dice; cups for dices; chess games; chess boards; checkers games; playing cards; spinning tops toys; jigsaw puzzles; arrows; home dart game apparatus; home electronic dart game apparatus; home electronic dart game apparatus with monitors; amusement apparatus for darts adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; amusement apparatus for darts adapted for use with television receivers only; computer electronic amusement apparatus adapted for use with television receivers only; computer electronic amusement apparatus for darts adapted for use with television receivers only. Service for dart games; providing dart game information; rental of dart game facilities; organizing dart competition; sponsoring dart game competitions; providing recreation facilities relating to darts; providing recreation information relating to darts; providing sports competition relating to darts; organizing sports competition relating to darts; preparing sport competition relating to darts; providing sports statistics relating to darts; providing and operating sports facilities relating to darts; organizing sports event relating to darts; rental of amusement apparatus relating to darts; providing amusement apparatus relating to darts; providing and operation entertainment facilities relating to darts; online gaming services relating to darts; providing internet gaming center relating to darts; managing amusement center relating to darts. Bar services having arcade game machines; taverns having arcade game machines; restaurant having arcade game machines; entertainment pubs having arcade game machines; snack bars having arcade game machines; franchise restaurant having arcade game machines; bar services having dart game machines; taverns having dart game machines; restaurant having dart game machines; bar services having electronic dart game machines; taverns having electronic dart game machines.

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic dart gaming apparatus using an Internet communication network and to a method for same, and more particularly, to an electronic dart gaming apparatus using an Internet communication network and to a method for same which notify of various contests and provide ways of directly participating in the contests using a plurality of electronic dart gaming apparatus uses connected through an Internet communication network without additional notification means such as a homepage or the like.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions
• A63F 13/30 - Interconnection arrangements between game servers and game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game devices; Interconnection arrangements between game servers
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores
• G07F 17/32 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements

Goods & Services

(1) Downloadable software and computer software to enable multimedia content in the field of dart games adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; Downloadable software and computer software to enable multimedia content in the field of dart games adapted for use with television receivers only; computer software for playing darts; recorded computer program for playing darts; virtual-reality software for playing darts (2) Computer software and computer programs for creating and playing games; computer monitors; magnetic tape drives for computers; jukeboxes for computers; CD-ROMs containing computer games; video screen; projector screen; projector for commercial advertisement; computer software that allows transmission of graphics to mobile telephones; computer software for use as an application programming interface (API) for instant messaging services (3) Darts for dart games, game equipment for dart games, namely: dart sets, dart game sets, dart boards and dart board cabinets; electronic amusement apparatus for darts, namely: dart scoreboards other than adapted for use with television receivers only (4) Electronic dart boards and dart board cabinets; dart pins (5) Card game equipment, namely: card games, playing cards, poker chips, playing card shuffling devices, score cards, playing card trays, playing card boxes, card tables, card game table tops and trophies; marbles for games; billiard balls; billiard tables; billiard table cushions; scoring boards for playing billiard; billiard cues; chalk for billiard cues; billiard cue tips; pachinkos; quoits; roulette wheels; dominoes; mah-jong; kaleidoscopes; board games; bingo cards, backgammon games, checkerboards, toy fireworks, slot machines; kites; kite reels; dice; cups for dices; chess games; chess boards; checkers games; playing cards, spinning tops toys; jigsaw puzzles; arrows for archery; home dart game apparatus with dart boards; home electronic dart game apparatus with dart boards; home electronic dart game apparatus with monitors (1) Providing dart game program over the Internet; providing dart game facilities; providing dart game statistics; providing dart game information; rental of dart game facilities; organizing dart competition; sponsoring dart game competitions; providing recreation facilities in the field of darts; providing recreation information in the field of darts; providing sports competition in the field of darts; organizing sports competition in the field of darts; preparing sport competition in the field of darts; providing sports statistics in the field of darts; providing and operating sports facilities in the field of darts; organizing sports event in the field of darts; providing and operation of amusement centres in the field of darts; online gaming services in the field of darts; providing internet gaming center in the field of darts (2) Bar services having arcade game machines; cafes having arcade game machines; taverns having arcade game machines; restaurant having arcade game machines; entertainment pubs having arcade game machines; snack bars having arcade game machines; restaurant services featuring arcade game machines; self service restaurant having arcade game machines (3) Bar services having dart game machines; cafes having dart game machines; taverns having dart game machines; restaurant having dart game machines; entertainment pubs having dart game machines; snack bars having dart game machines; restaurant services; self service restaurant having dart game machines; bar services having electronic dart game machines; cafes having electronic dart game machines; taverns having electronic dart game machines; restaurant having electronic dart game machines; entertainment pubs having electronic dart game machines; snack bars having electronic dart game machines; restaurant services; self service restaurant having electronic dart game machines

Goods & Services

Downloadable Computer Program; Computer Application Software for Mobile Phones; Computer Game Program; Computer Software; Application Software for Smartphone; Messenger Software using network such as Internet and Mobile Communication network; Recorded Software for Messenger; Recorded Messenger Program; Downloadable Messenger Program. Service for Data Communication; Transmitting Digital Files; Transmitting Messages; Providing E-mail Services;  Instant Messenger service; Providing Internet Chatting Room;  Electronic Data Communication service; Providing Connections for Internet Users; Internet Bulletin Board service; Transmitting Electronic Message; Service for Electronic Mail.

Abstract

An apparatus and method for an electronic dart game using an internet communication network, which notifies users of various competitions and provides a method of participating in the various competitions using a plurality of electronic dart game apparatuses connected to an internet communication network without a separate homepage. A method of participating in a competition using a plurality of dart game apparatuses connected with a server through a network including inputting information on players who desire to participate in a competition and information on a competition in which players desire to participate, by using a dart game apparatus; transmitting information including player information and competition information to the server by the dart game apparatus; processing payment by registering that a competition entry fee corresponding to the competition information is paid, by the server; and registering a player as a player participating in the competition, by the server.

IPC Classes  ?

• A63F 13/00 - Video games, i.e. games using an electronically generated display having two or more dimensions

Abstract

A game apparatus includes: a target including a plurality of sections divided according to a predetermined principle; a camera unit including a first camera and a second camera, the first camera being arranged to photograph at least a part of a game participant, the second camera being arranged to photograph at least a part of the target; a memory for storing at least a part of dynamic images photographed by the first camera and the second camera; a network connection unit for transmitting the dynamic images stored in the memory to a network; and a control unit for controlling operations of the first camera and the second camera and transmission of the dynamic images.

IPC Classes  ?

• F41J 5/02 - Photo-electric hit-detector systems
• F41J 3/00 - Targets for arrows or darts, e.g. for sporting or amusement purposes
• F41J 5/24 - Targets producing a particular effect when hit, e.g. detonation of pyrotechnic charge, bell ring, photograph
• F41J 3/02 - Indicators or score boards for arrow or dart games
• F41J 5/14 - Apparatus for signalling hits or scores to the shooter, e.g. manually operated, or for communication between target and shooter; Apparatus for recording hits or scores

Goods & Services

Computer software, recorded; computer operating programs, recorded; computer programmes [programs], recorded; computer programs [downloadable software]; monitors [computer hardware]; magnetic tape units for computers; juke boxes [for computers]; CD-ROMs. Ring games; marbles for games; darts; billiard balls; billiard tables; billiard table cushions; billiard markers; billiard cues; chalk for billiard cues; billiard cue tips; quoits; dominoes; roulette wheels; remote controlled apparatus for games [other than those adapted for use with television receivers]; conjuring apparatus; mah-jong; kaleidoscopes; board games; bingo cards; pachinkos; confetti; backgammon games; slot machines [gaming machines]; kites; kite reels; dice; cups for dice; chess games; chessboards; checkers [games]; checkerboards; cosaques [toy fireworks]; playing cards; spinning tops [toys]; jigsaw puzzles; horseshoe games; play balloons; pinatas; amusement apparatus adapted for use with television receivers only; amusement apparatus for darts adapted for use with television receivers only.