Apparatus, systems, and methods for detecting projectile hits on a surface
US9028312B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63H2200/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A sensing apparatus may be provided capable of detecting a hit by a projectile, such as a BB pellet. The sensing apparatus may include a surface and accelerometer to detect the acceleration of the surface. A processor may determine whether a projectile hit has occurred. The sensing apparatus may be mounted onto a vehicle. The vehicle may be a robot capable of participating in a game. The robot game may occur within a facility.
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