GAME PRACTICING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM

Abstract

A game practicing system for practicing a game involving propelling a playing piece into a goal of a goal post, by a player, includes one or more game practicing apparatus, and a user interactive device. The game practicing apparatus includes a target member having a target face, a target indicative lighting, and a vibration sensor. The target indicative lighting is configured to be illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face. The vibration sensor to detect if the playing piece hits the target face. The user interactive device is wirelessly coupled to the practicing apparatus to: illuminate the target indicative lighting of game practicing apparatus to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face; and detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the illuminated target indicative lighting.

Claims

1. A game practicing system for practicing a game involving propelling a playing piece into a goal of a goal post, by a player, the game practicing system comprising: one or more game practicing apparatus having: a target member having a target face, a connecting lace removably coupled to the target member, the connecting lace adapted to detachably couple the one or more game practicing apparatus to the goal post such that the target face facing the player, a target indicative lighting accommodated on the target member along the target face to be illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member, a vibration sensor accommodated in the target member to detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the target member; and a user interactive device wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus; the user interactive device configured to: illuminate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the one or more game practicing apparatus; and detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the illuminated target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus.

2. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the target member comprises: an outer layer of Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam; a protective layer of polycarbonate disposed below the outer layer, wherein the outer and the protective layers defines a cutout formed on the target face; a protective electronic case made of polycarbonate to receive the target indicative lighting and the vibration sensor, the protective electronic case disposed below the protective layer; and a PCB board received in protective electronic case and electrically coupled to the target indicative lighting and the vibration sensor.

3. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 2, wherein the cutout comprises a transparent layer along which the target indicative lighting is accommodated to be visual when illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member.

4. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more game practicing apparatus comprises through holes to receive the connecting lace removably coupled to the target member and adapted to be tied to the goal post such that the target face facing the player.

5. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the user interactive device comprises an application module, the application module comprising one or more operating mode to operate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus.

6. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more operating mode to operate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus comprises: a first mode, wherein in the first mode the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus is illuminated, and once the vibration sensor detects that the playing piece hits the target face of the target member, the target indicative lighting changes the color; and a second mode, wherein in the second mode the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus is illuminated at a speed higher than the first mode to enable the player to hit the playing piece at a pace higher than the first mode.

7. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the one or more operating mode to operate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus comprises: a third mode, wherein in the third mode the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus is illuminated in more than one color to enable the player to hit the target face of the target member by the playing piece dependent on the colors.

8. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the one or more operating mode to operate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus comprises: a fourth mode, wherein in the fourth mode the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus is illuminated in more than one color to enable more than one player to hit the target face of the target member by the playing piece dependent on the colors.

9. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the application module comprises a scorekeeping module to record successful hits and unsuccessful hits of the playing piece on the target face of the target member based on the detection of the vibration sensor accommodated in the target member.

10. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the application module comprises a feedback module to provide a record of improvement of successful hits and unsuccessful hits of the playing piece hit by the player over a duration of time.

11. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the application module comprises a storage module to store one or more data related to one or more payer, and one or more game, one or more practice session of the one or more player.

12. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 5, wherein the application module comprises an online playing module to enable one or more player to remotely play the one or more game practicing apparatus with each other.

13. A game practicing apparatus for practicing a game involving propelling a playing piece into a goal post by a player, the game practicing apparatus having: a target member having a target face, a connecting lace removably coupled to the target member, the connecting lace adapted to detachably couple the target member to the goal post such that the target face facing the player, a target indicative lighting accommodated on the target member along the target face to be illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member, a vibration sensor accommodated in the target member to detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the target member; and

14. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the target member comprises: an outer layer of Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam; a protective layer of polycarbonate disposed below the outer layer, wherein the outer and the protective layers defines a cutout formed on the target face; a protective electronic case made of polycarbonate to receive the target indicative lighting and the vibration sensor, the protective electronic case disposed below the protective layer; and a PCB board received in protective electronic case and electrically coupled to the target indicative lighting and the vibration sensor.

15. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 14, wherein the cutout comprises a transparent layer along which a target indicative lighting is accommodated to be visual when illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member.

16. The game practicing system as claimed in claim 13, wherein the one or more game practicing apparatus comprises through holes to receive the connecting lace removably coupled to the target member and adapted to be tied to the goal post such that the target face facing the player.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

[0030] FIG. 1A illustrates an environment depicting a game practicing system, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0031] FIG. 1B illustrates a game practicing system including one or more game practicing apparatus and a user interactive device, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0032] FIG. 2 illustrates a front view of a game practicing apparatus, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

[0033] FIG. 3 illustrates a side vide of the game practicing apparatus of FIG. 2, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0035] The exemplary embodiments described herein detail for illustrative purposes are subject to many variations in implementation. The present disclosure provides game practicing system and apparatus. It should be emphasized, however, that the present disclosure is not limited only to what is disclosed and extends to cover various alternation to valve core assembly. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure.

[0036] The terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items.

[0037] The terms “having”, “comprising”, “including”, and variations thereof signify the presence of a component.

[0038] In one aspect of the present disclosure, a game practicing system for practicing a game involving propelling a playing piece into a goal of a goal post, by a player, is provided. The game practicing system includes one or more game practicing apparatus, and a user interactive device wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus. The one or more game practicing apparatus includes a target member having a target face, a connecting lace, a target indicative lighting, and a vibration sensor. The connecting lace may be removably coupled to the target member, and may be adapted to detachably couple the one or more game practicing apparatus to the goal post such that the target face facing the player. Further, the target indicative lighting may be accommodated on the target member along the target face to be illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member. The vibration sensor may be accommodated in the target member to detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the target member. The user interactive device is wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus and configured to: illuminate the target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the one or more game practicing apparatus; and detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the illuminated target indicative lighting of the one or more game practicing apparatus.

[0039] In one another aspect of the present disclosure, a game practicing apparatus is provided. The game practicing apparatus includes a target member having a target face, a connecting lace, a target indicative lighting, and a vibration sensor. The connecting lace may be removably coupled to the target member, and may be adapted to detachably couple the one or more game practicing apparatus to the goal post such that the target face facing the player. Further, the target indicative lighting may be accommodated on the target member along the target face to be illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece on the target face of the target member. The vibration sensor may be accommodated in the target member to detect if the playing piece hits the target face of the target member.

[0040] Referring now to FIGS. 1A and 1B, FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 to describe various embodiments of the present disclosure including a game practicing apparatus and a game practicing system incorporating the game practicing apparatus. As shown in FIG. 1A, an environment of an ice-hockey practice session is depicted, which includes a game practicing system 1000 having a game practicing apparatus 100 and a user interactive device 200 that is wirelessly coupled to one or more such game practicing apparatus 100 to enable payers ‘P1’ and ‘P2’ for practicing a game involving propelling a playing piece ‘T’ into a goal ‘G’ of a goal post ‘GP’. As depicted in FIG. 1A, the environment incorporating the game practicing system 1000 for practicing and improving ice-hockey players shooting skills, and is particularly adapted for use by a single or multiple players in on-ice or off-ice locations, either indoors or outdoors, is only for exemplary purpose, and that such game practicing system 1000 may also be utilized for practicing other sports, including, but not limited to football, baseball, soccer and hockey or other team sports that requires significant skill and hand-eye coordination.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 1B, the game practicing system 1000 includes one or more game practicing apparatus, such as the game practicing apparatus 100, and the user interactive device 200 wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus 200. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, respectively, illustrating a front view and a side view of the game practicing apparatus 100, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and will be described herein in conjunction with FIGS. 1A and 1B.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the game practicing apparatus 100 includes a target member 110 having a target face 112, a connecting lace 120, a target indicative lighting 130, and a vibration sensor 140. The connecting lace 120 may be removably coupled to the target member 110, and may be adapted to detachably couple the game practicing apparatus 100 to the goal post ‘GP’ such that the target face 112 facing the player ‘P1’ or ‘P2’. Further, the target indicative lighting 130 may be accommodated on the target member 110 along the target face 112 to be illuminated to indicate the player ‘P1’ or ‘P2’ to propel the playing piece ‘T’ on the target face 112 of the target member 110. The vibration sensor 140 may be accommodated in the target member 110 to detect if the playing piece ‘T’ hits the target face 112 of the target member 110.

[0043] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, as seen in FIG. 3, the target member 110 includes an outer layer 114 of Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) foam, and a protective layer 116 of polycarbonate disposed below the outer layer 114. The outer and the protective layers 114, 116 may define a cutout 117 formed on the target face 112. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the cutout 117 may include a transparent layer 117a along which the target indicative lighting 130 is accommodated to be visual when illuminated to indicate the player to propel the playing piece ‘T’ on the target face 112 of the target member 110. Further, target member 110 includes a protective electronic case 118 made of polycarbonate to receive the target indicative lighting 130 and the vibration sensor 140. The protective electronic case 118 may be disposed below the protective layer 116. The target member 110 also includes a PCB board 119 received in protective electronic case 119 and electrically coupled to the target indicative lighting 130 and the vibration sensor 140.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the game practicing apparatus 100 includes through holes 121 to receive the connecting lace 120 removably coupled to the target member 110 and adapted to be tied to the goal post ‘PG’ as seen in FIG. 1, such that the target face 112 facing the player P1 or P2.

[0045] Referring back to FIGS. 1A and 1B, the user interactive device 200 may be wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus, such as the game practicing apparatus 100, as described above. As described, the game practicing apparatus 100 may be used independently or may be incorporated in the system 1000 for being operating using the user interactive device 200. In one example form, the user interactive device 200 may include, hand-held devices such as mobile phones, tablets; or computing devices, such as laptops, desktops, etcetera. The user interactive device 200 may be wirelessly coupled to the one or more game practicing apparatus 100. In one embodiment, The PCB board 119 include a wireless means, such as Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, to wirelessly couple the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 with the user interactive device 200.

[0046] The user interactive device 200 is configured to: illuminate the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 to indicate the player ‘P1’ or ‘P2’ to propel the playing piece ‘T’ on the target face 112 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 110; and detect if the playing piece ‘T’ hits the target face 112 of the illuminated target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 110, via the vibration sensor 140.

[0047] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the user interactive device 200 includes an application module 210. The application module 210 includes one or more operating mode 220 to operate the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100.

[0048] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more operating mode 220 to operate the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 includes a first mode 222 and a second mode 224. In the first mode 222, the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 is illuminated, and once the vibration sensor 140 detects that the playing piece ‘T’ hits the target face 112 of the target member 110, the target indicative lighting 130 changes its color. The first mode 222 may also be called as ‘classic mode’. In the second mode 224, the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 110 is illuminated at a speed higher than the first mode 222 to enable the player to hit the playing piece ‘T’ at a pace higher than the first mode 222. The second mode 224 may also be called as ‘react mode’.

[0049] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more operating mode 220 to operate the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 includes a third mode 226. In the third mode 226, the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 is illuminated in more than one color to enable the player to hit the target face 112 of the target member 110 by the playing piece ‘T’ dependent on the colors. The third mode may also be called as ‘arcade mode’.

[0050] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the one or more operating mode 220 to operate the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 includes a fourth mode 228. In the fourth mode 228, the target indicative lighting 130 of the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 is illuminated in more than one color to enable more than one player to hit the target face 112 of the target member 110 by the playing piece ‘T’ dependent on the colors. For example, in the fourth mode, the players ‘P1’ may hit the target face 112 of the target member 110 having the target indicative lighting 130 of one color, for example green color; and the players ‘P2’ may hit the target face 112 of the target member 110 having the target indicative lighting 130 of one another color, for example blue color. The fourth mode may also be called as ‘multi-player mode’.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application module 210 may include a scorekeeping module 230 to record successful hits and unsuccessful hits of the playing piece ‘T’ on the target face 112 of the target member 110 based on the detection of the vibration sensor 140 accommodated in the target member 110.

[0052] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application module 210 may include a feedback module 240 to provide a record of improvement of successful hits and unsuccessful hits of the playing piece ‘T’ hit by the player over a duration of time, including hourly, monthly, yearly or so forth.

[0053] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application module 210 may include a storage module 250 to store one or more data related to one or more payer, and one or more game, one or more practice session of the one or more player.

[0054] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the application module 210 may include an online playing module 260 to enable one or more player to remotely play the one or more game practicing apparatus 100 with each other.

[0055] The present disclosure is advantageous in providing a game practicing system or apparatus that may be small, light-weight, portable and convenient to handle and store. Further, the game practicing system or apparatus is interactive in targets showing, and enable detection of a correct hit. Furthermore, the game practicing system or apparatus provides various practice modes and levels to improve the skills for successfully placing a shot at the target, provide a feedback of the progress of the practice, and capable of recordkeeping. Moreover, the game practicing system or apparatus may be capable of telling the user exactly where to aim. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be Capable of detecting a correct hit. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be capable of providing feedback of progress for short and long terms. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be capable of connecting to mobile app to store data. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be capable of competing with other users around the world. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be capable competing with other users from their own home. The game practicing system or apparatus may also be capable of targeting specific skills as a result of different ‘game modes’ built into the product.

[0056] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the present disclosure.