Method for processing board game move record information
US8494665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F3/022
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention comprises a method for processing move information obtained from a board game move-recording device in order to produce an accurate record of the moves of the game. In particular, the present invention is intended for use with board games such as chess in which the game pieces move between fixed locations. Further, the present invention is intended for use with a simpler and less expensive class of board game move-recording devices that are capable of detecting the presence or absence of a game piece on any one of the game board's fixed locations, but which are not further capable of determining the identity of the detected piece. The objective of the present invention is to resolve any ambiguities found in the move information produced by those devices and, thereby, enable those devices to produce complete and accurate game records.
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