Gaming apparatus
US5575478A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/70
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A gaming apparatus which utilizes a wall into which is to be propelled by a human user a ball which is to be rebounded proximate to the user. Formed within the contact surface of the wall are a plurality of hiatuses located in a spaced-apart manner whose function are when struck by the ball to rebound the ball at various directions while still being proximate to the user. Mounted within the wall are a plurality of lenses with there being a light mounted within each lens. Electrically connected to each light is an accelerometer with there being a separate accelerometer mounted on each lens. The accelerometers and lights are electrically connected to a microprocessor which is to be preprogrammed with a particular game that is to be played by the user. The microprocessor is connected to a scoreboard which is to display the results of the game to the user.
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