Patent classifications
A63F2009/0491
Electronic dice
An electronic die capable of reporting roll results is disclosed. The die can include an acceleration measurement system capable of outputting roll data. A processor can then interpret the roll data and transmit it through a wireless interface to a monitoring device. The monitoring device can then show a user the roll result. Waking the electronic die from a low power mode is also disclosed along with customizing the electronic die with faceplates and protective covers.
SIDED GAME ACCESSORY DEVICE
A device that is an accessory for or a component of games, such as tabletop games, board games, card games and the like includes an actuator, a microprocessor and a power source, and one or more of a timer, sound sensor, light emitter, sound emitter, orientation sensor, motion sensor, optical sensor, communicator, charger and randomizer. The device is programmed through sound transmitted from an external source, such as a computer. The device responds to sounds such as voice commands, hand claps, or other types of sound by a series of programmed behaviors that include rolling, jumping, bouncing and/or displaying one or more lights. When embodied as a die or other sided object, the actuator is mounted at an angle with respect to the device sides. Alternate embodiments could be configured in the shape of a character, such as an animal, person, design of a fictional character or the like.
Customizable dice with removable face assemblies
A customizable die including a body and face assemblies. The body defines a polyhedron with sides and a socket in each side. The customizable die includes a face assembly for each side of the polyhedron. Each face assembly is configured to selectively mount to the body in the sockets. Each face assembly includes a frame and a face member. The frame is complementarily configured with the socket and configured to selectively mount within the socket. The frame defines a recess. The face member is configured to selectively mount to the frame. The face member includes a stud and a display member. The stud is complementarily configured with the recess and configured to insert into the recess to selectively mount the face member to the frame. The display member is coupled to the stud and includes an outer surface opposite the stud for displaying a die outcome display.