Dartboard scoring system
US10962336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30221
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system for scoring darts that includes multiple cameras placed substantially parallel to the surface of a dartboard. With a field of view extending across the board, the cameras can be configured to capture images of darts projecting outwardly from the board as they are thrown, and the system can use this image data to calculate the location of each dart, and the corresponding score. Various algorithms may be used to orient the system and calibrate the system to account for irregularities in the images captured by the cameras to accurately determine the location. Proper scoring may be achieved for a variety of dartboards with different patterns of scoring regions based on game rules and corresponding board configurations maintained by the system.
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