Electronic voice and control system for billiards
US5066008A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 1990 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63D15/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to an electronic voice and control system for billiards. The inventive system, intended for use with a standard billiard table having a separate return for the cue ball, includes sensors on each pocket to indicate when a ball has entered a particular pocket. Audio and visual display devices, responsive to various aspects of the game, are included to indicate different events or game related information occurring during playing of the game. Switching means are provided to indicate which player is playing as well as all electric circuitry, including programmable devices, to facilitate the audio and visual display devices being responsive to player and game activity.
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