CROWN CAP GAME DEVICE

Abstract

A crown cap game device using crown caps, characterized in that a measurement device (4) with a Bluetooth module (5) is installed in the bottom (1) of a crown (3) cap (2), whereas the measurement device (4) clings to the wall (6) and the Bluetooth module (5) provides a connection with a mobile device (7) equipped with a mobile application (8) which analyzes and displays all data (9) from the measurement device (4), and then displays the data (9) on the screen (10) of the mobile device (7).

Claims

1. A crown cap game device using crown caps, characterized in that a measurement device (4) with a Bluetooth module (5) is installed in the bottom (1) of a crown (3) cap (2), whereas the measurement device (4) clings to the wall (6) and the Bluetooth module (5) provides a connection with a mobile device (7) equipped with a mobile application (8) which analyzes and displays all data (9) from the measurement device (4), and then displays the data (9) on the screen (10) of the mobile device (7).

2. The crown cap game device according to claim 1, characterized in that a measurement device (4) in the form of an accelerometer (11) is installed in the bottom (1) of the crown (3) cap (2).

3. The crown cap game device according to claim 1, characterized in that a measurement device (4) in the form of a gyroscope (12) is installed in the bottom (1) of the crown (3) cap (2).

4. The crown cap game device according to claim 1, characterized in that measurement devices (4) in the form of an accelerometer (11) and a gyroscope (12) are installed in the bottom (1) of the crown (3) cap (2).

5. The crown cap game device according to claim 1, characterized in that the measurement device (3) has a LED (13).

6. The crown cap game device according to claim 4, characterized in that an additional measurement device (4) in the form of a magnetometer is installed in the bottom (1) of the crown (3) cap (2).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] FIG. 1 shows the crown cap 2,

[0026] FIG. 2 shows a cap 14 hitting the cap 2,

[0027] FIG. 3 shows the cap 2 changing position in axis Z by angle in 3D space,

[0028] FIG. 4 shows the cap 14 hitting the cap 2 with a force having a vector of F,

[0029] FIG. 5 shows the cap 2 equipped with a gyroscope 12,

[0030] FIG. 6 shows fusion of an accelerometer 11 and a gyroscope 12, and

[0031] FIG. 7 shows another use of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0032] FIG. 1 presents a crown cap 2 where a measurement device 4 in the form of an accelerometer 11 which clings to its wall 6 is installed below the teeth 3, in the bottom 1 of the cap. The device is equipped with a Bluetooth module 5 which provides a connection with a mobile device 7. This figure includes a schematic of the mobile device 7 which is equipped with a mobile application 8. The purpose of the mobile application 8 is to analyze and display data 9 from the accelerometer 11. Using the mobile application, the user of the smartphone, tablet or any other mobile device decides which data 9 is to be analyzed and which information is to be displayed on the screen 10 of the mobile device 7. In the figure, the device in the form of an accelerometer 11 has the form of an electronic overlay placed on the cap. The figure also includes a LED 13 which can be used to visually signal the activity of the cap 2. Thanks to the Bluetooth module, the user can turn the LED 13 on via a mobile application installed on the mobile device 7, in order to identify their cap 2.

[0033] Placed next to the accelerometer 11, the Bluetooth module 5 can be used to connect to a mobile device 7, and thus to monitor and analyze the following data 9 recorded for the cap 2: impact, impact force, angle, displacement, acceleration, speed, rotation, vibration and shocks. In the accelerometer 11, three separate outputs measure acceleration in axes X, Y and Z and this information can be used to determine the majority of parameters related to linear movement for each of the axes in a coordinate system.

[0034] Thanks to the data 9 recorded by the accelerometer 11, one can determine the direction and the value of acceleration of the cap 2, and determine the force, with which it was hit, and, furthermore, to determine the speed of the cap 2, its distance, position and orientation relative to the ground. Indications obtained from the accelerometer 11 may be then used to integrate the acceleration vector in order to determine the speed vector, or to determine the displacementby re-integrating. Placed in the bottom 1 of the cap 2, the accelerometer 11 itself is an electromechanical device sensing static or dynamic acceleration forces. Static forces include gravity, whereas dynamic forces can include vibrations and movement. Measuring static acceleration relative to gravity, one can determine the cap 2 angle relative to the ground.

[0035] Sensing the dynamic acceleration, one can analyze the movement of the cap 2. Apart from determining the values of linear accelerations, it is possible to use them to determine the spatial position of the cap, and to execute specific interactions during its movement. Thanks to the accelerometer 11, one can detect even the slightest impact, otherwise invisible to the naked eye. This solution would allow for e.g. detecting impact with another object, such as another cap.

[0036] FIG. 2 presents a situation where cap 14 hits cap 2 with a force of impact presented as vector F. In the cap 2, below the teeth 3, in its bottom 1, there is an accelerometer 11 which measures the force presented as vector Fw which acts on the cap 2 after it is hit by cap 14. This allows for measuring the displacement, and thus the impact with another object, and the force, with which the cap 2 was hit by cap 14. In this case, it is also possible to measure the acceleration, speed and displacement of the cap 2 after impact.

[0037] FIG. 3 presents a situation where the position of the cap 2 changes in axis Z by angle in 3D space. For a three-dimensional accelerometer 11, changes in position can be detected for each of the three axes X, Y and Z.

[0038] A gyroscope is used if it is necessary to detect and measure the rotation of an object, its rotation angle, and its rotational speed. The gyroscope is primarily intended to monitor the rotations around the axis of the cap, and this type of movement differs from the remaining types, as the object in question can rotate but the force of gravity G applied on the gyroscope needs not change. Contrary to the accelerometer which measures the linear acceleration of a device, the gyroscope directly measures its orientation.

[0039] The use of a gyroscope is illustrated in an embodiment of the solution in FIG. 4.

[0040] This figure presents cap 14 hitting cap 2 with a force having a vector of F. The cap 2 is equipped with a gyroscope 12. After the impact, the cap 2 is set into rotary motion. To better illustrate it, the movement was marked with thick red arrows. The gyroscope 12 detects rotations for each of three axes X, Y and Z, thus detecting impact with another object.

[0041] FIG. 5 presents a cap 2 equipped with a gyroscope 12. The cap 2 revolves in the air after it is flicked by a finger upwards. In this case, the gyroscope 12 detects the number of revolutions of the cap 2 in the air.

[0042] It is also possible to combine an accelerometer and a gyroscope. In this case, the accelerometer is more accurate in static calculations, when the cap reaches a fixed reference point, whereas the gyroscope recognizes the cap's orientation when it is moving.

[0043] This combination is presented in FIG. 6.

[0044] This figure presents a fusion of an accelerometer 11 and a gyroscope 12. This fusion can be used to trace and analyze the behavior of the cap 2 in 3D space after impact.

[0045] FIG. 7 presents another application of an accelerometer and a gyroscope.

[0046] A circle 15 marks the way, in which the cap 2 can be hit (flicked) at its different widths and heights. The point of impact affects the precision and force of the shot. Data from the accelerometer and gyroscope can be used to trace and analyze the behavior of the cap 2 after impact. These records can be used by the user to improve their technique.

[0047] It is also possible to use an additional measurement device in the form of a magnetometer, which was not presented in the figure. In this case, the magnetometer is installed next to the accelerometer and the gyroscope. Combining an accelerometer, a gyroscope and a magnetometer, the user can obtain more accurate data on the movements of the cap, particularly in 3D space. Thanks to the Bluetooth module, the data obtained from the device can be recorded, processed and analyzed on a mobile device using a mobile application.

[0048] Each change in the position of the cap, including among others its displacement, deflection or rotation in 3D space can be monitored thanks to the solution, which will allow for detecting the following activities of the cap: detection of impact with another object, cap acceleration, detection of an event, force, with which the cap was hit, force, with which the cap hit another object, number of cap revolutions in 3D space, current position of the cap in 3D space, analysis of movements in 3D space.

[0049] Data from the X, Y and Z axes will be used to detect the accuracy, at which the cap was hit. This affects the quality of the stroke, and particularly the acceleration, angle and rotation of the cap in motion. Each of these parameters can be sensed by the measurement device, that is by the accelerometer and the gyroscope.

[0050] Communication with a mobile device can be used to monitor, assess, and thus improve the force and technique of flicking the cap. Thanks to the solution, the player can significantly improve their technique.

[0051] The solution can be used to create a crown cap game which would combine a game consisting in its real, physical and non-virtual playing applying measurement instruments, with a mobile application for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.

[0052] The solution ensures that sports rivalry is always conducted according to the rules, and eliminates any disputes among the players concerning the movements and impacts of caps used in the game.

[0053] The solution will be used to play crown cap games, particularly during tournaments and competitions.