System for simultaneous game data and arena display control
US5898587A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B71/0616
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A game data and arena display control apparatus includes a game control keyboard which includes a plurality of keys for generating respective keying signals in accordance with progress of play of a game. A processor is responsive to the keying signals for controlling the starting and stopping of a game clock, and for determining and storing a plurality of game data. The processor is further responsive to the keying signals to generate a first output signal indicative of game data, and a second output signal indicative of user selected data. A monitor is responsive to the processor for displaying information concerning operation of the apparatus during play of the game. A first output port is connected to the processor for outputting the first output signal to an arena scoreboard. Finally, a second output port is connected to the processor for outputting the second output signal to an arena display board. A database of team and player information and statistics is stored in a storage device which can be accessed by the processor during operation of the apparatus. By means of the game data and arena display control apparatus, team results and player statistics can be collected and up…
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