WO2021258177A1

WO2021258177A1 - Electronic chronometer for sporting activities

Info

Publication number: WO2021258177A1
Application number: PCT/BR2021/050276
Authority: WO
Inventors: Nivaldo ANTUNES SIQUEIRA
Original assignee: Antunes Siqueira Nivaldo
Priority date: 2020-06-24
Filing date: 2021-06-23
Publication date: 2021-12-30
Also published as: BR102020012913A2

Abstract

The present patent application proposes an electronic chronometer for sporting activities, pertaining to the field of articles for measuring and indicating time, for use more specifically to indicate time in "airsoft" games, played in the "area possession" format. To date, there are no known devices or machines for managing time in "airsoft" matches. More specifically, the subject matter of the present patent application is electronic equipment contained in a cabinet having a rectangular prismatic shape, in which the front and rear faces respectively have front (2) and rear (3) digital displays showing the remaining scheduled game time and the values of two chronometers that run alternately and that are actuated by switches (4) and (5) positioned on the top of the cabinet.

Description

"ELECTRONIC STOPWATCH FOR

SPORTS ACTIVITIES"

field of invention

[001] The present invention patent has as its object a practical and innovative "ELECTRONIC CHRONOMETER FOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES", belonging to the field of articles for measuring and indicating time, more precisely used to indicate the time in "airsoft" games, in the modality called "area possession", between opposing teams.

[002] This is an electronic equipment that makes it possible to program the time and make the timing, showing the programmed time and the elapsed time of each team on multiple digital displays.

[003] The equipment was developed for certain modalities in "airsoft" games, but it can be used in various sports activities, such as handball, futsal, basketball and others.

[004] There is, therefore, in the patent application in question, equipment specially designed and developed to obtain enormous practicality and that brings great advantages, both in its use and in its manufacture.

[005] "Airsoft" is an action sport that simulates combat situations. For this, pressure guns that fire polymeric spheres of 6 mm in diameter are used.

[006] Said spheres are rigid and without paint, so the honor of the players is essential for the development of the sport, since they must notify when they are hit and leave the game.

[007] The weapons used are replicas The externals of real firearms, however, have their own mechanism and do not resemble them at all, making any conversion of airsoft guns for use with real ammunition impossible.

[008] As the basic intention of the sport is to simulate combat situations, realism is sought in all aspects. Thus, the equipment and clothing used are quite similar to the real ones.

[009] The games are composed of two or more teams, the team that manages to fulfill its objective first wins.

State of the art

[010] No equipment or device for timing and timing in "airsoft" games is known to date.

[011] To establish the state of the art are described below some patent documents that deal with systems and methods for training with simulacra of firearms and games in general.

[012] Patent document US20090131 173A, entitled "ELECTRONIC REMOVAL GAME SYSTEM AND METHOD", deals with a system and method for an elimination game where game points are stored by means of an "e-clip" . These points can represent, for example, simulated ammunition, "healing" points, charges or uses associated with a game item, and the like. The electronic clip can be recharged by various means, each recharge being associated with a fee. An operator of a field where the game is played can efficiently generate revenue through the use of the device to which the "electronic clip" is associated,

[013] The patent document US9925451 B2, entitled "GAME APPARATUS", reveals a structure that defines the limit of the device, where there are several elements placed on the device that define the location of players, The device can be of any size and shape and can be used by players to play multiple games. Players can use mobile devices separately or devices can be associated with players for the purpose of playing different games. Several tracks are placed at predefined positions on the structure to form junctions in order to control and guide the movement of players or mobile devices or mobile devices associated with the players. These junctions and bands together form a number of turns that change the direction of movement of players during the game. The apparatus includes transparent bodies, speed regulators, marking units for marking players and counters for counting the number of markings for the purpose of playing different games.

[014] Patent document WO201 1122973A1 entitled "ARTICLE FOR USE IN GAMES OR TRAINING AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SUCH ARTICLE" discloses an article for use in games or training. The article comprises an object that is applied to its surface and/or is disposed on its inner part, is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation and is capable of generating an electrical signal when exposed to electromagnetic radiation. The article also comprises sensors capable of being triggered under the action of the electrical signal and a means for transmitting the electrical signal from the aforementioned object to the sensors. The method for operating the article comprises organizing the said article in people, animals or inanimate characteristics, exposing the disposed article to electromagnetic radiation and recording hits in the article, in which the exposure is carried out by means of a laser, and the hits in the article are recorded after sensor actuation. The technical result of the present invention is an expansion in the possible extermination zone of a player's body or target surface.

[015] Patent document DE1 0201400291 8A1 , entitled "FIREARMS COMBAT TRAINING SYSTEM" reveals a system for firearms combat training for self-defense or attack, which comprises image processing that knows the point on the recorded image, which corresponds to the weapon's meeting point. After firing, the image processing examines the point corresponding to the weapon's meeting point. If it recognizes a color from a training partner, it evaluates it as a hit and passes this information to the display system. The display system is a training calculator or a device that directly informs those affected. Examples of headphones with acoustic signal or electrical impulse device that causes a small pain in the victim. For training of combat with blank cartridge weapons and fake weapons.

State of the art deficient points

[016] The great inconvenience observed by practitioners in "airsoft" games is the fact that the modalities practiced so far do not have flexible schedules, in this aspect it is very common for a player eliminated earlier to wait for the other participants, without any purpose, as it is also common for someone who is late not to be able to participate in the game anymore.

[017] Furthermore, it was observed in practice that when the modality is geared towards strategy, it is common for several players to be idle.

[018] On the other hand, when the modality is "simple combat", it becomes monotonous for many participants who prefer strategy games.

[019] Furthermore, in places with a larger area, such as farms and the like, many players get lost on the field, are exhausted and do not find their goals, leaving the field without finding any player from the opposing team, for combat.

Proposed solution

[020] In view of these facts, the inventor, of notorious knowledge and connected to the field, developed the electronic chronometer for sports activities, object of this patent application, which allows to reduce the idle time of "airsoft" practitioners, enabling the implementation of games faster, more dynamic and, above all, without losing the strategic factor, with a multitude of objectives.

[021] The electronic chronometer for sports activities, object of this patent application, allows flexibility of time. As the proposal is to establish quick games, the organizer sets the start time and the end time, so each player arrives at the match venue within the stipulated period and enters the next round with spots, ending his game, he can leave without disturbing the next rounds.

[022] The chronometer, in presentation, imposes the application of strategy maintaining the fights desired by the participants.

[023] As the games are centered in the desired area "for possession" by the two teams, combats are frequent, but as the objective is not the elimination of the enemy (which will often be impossible, as it can have unlimited lives, as a rule stipulated initially) but the possession and maintenance of this possession by the team, influenced by external factors such as remaining time, lack of ammunition and others, the strategy will be present in all games and will have to adapt to each situation.

[024] In the usual way, players who were eliminated from the game, and had nothing to do until the end of the game, with the new rules, which can be established using the timer, can wait in line for their turn to play again , and meanwhile they analyze the reason for the defeat and devise new strategies, in addition, they can create breaks for the rest of the players.

[025] Thus, the present patent was designed to obtain equipment with the least possible number of parts, conveniently configured and arranged to allow the electronic chronometer for sports activities, object of this patent application, to perform its functions with unparalleled efficiency and versatility, without the aforementioned inconveniences.

[028] Its innovative format allows an excellent level of functionality to be obtained, offering an electronic timer for sports activities, object of this patent application, which has great durability, having been created mainly to solve the inconveniences observed in the modality called "area possession", practiced in the "airsoft" game.

[027] The configuration of the equipment, object of this patent, in its new constructive form, comprises an electronic equipment for counting and indicating a pre-established time, comprised of a rigid structure cabinet and cubic geometry equipped with two switch buttons on its upper face, which allow starting and stopping the counting of the time, and multiple digital displays positioned on the front and rear face, and on one of the side faces there is a potentiometer to adjust the value of the time to be counted and a button to turn it on and off The device.

[028] It is understandable that the equipment in question is extremely simple in its constructivity, being, therefore, easy to carry out, however, excellent practical and functional results are obtained, offering an innovative constructivity on the known products.

[029] Conceived with an innovative design, it results in a harmonic set, with a very peculiar aspect and, above all, characteristic, and, in addition to the constructive aspect, the product stands out for its versatility and convenience of use.

Brief description of layout drawings

[030] To complement the present description in order to obtain a better understanding of the characteristics of the present invention and in accordance with a preferential practical realization of the same, the attached description is accompanied by a set of drawings, where, in an exemplified manner, although non-limiting, the following was represented: FIG. 1 - Shows an isometric view of the electronic stopwatch for sports activities, where you can see the top, front and left side,

FIG. 2 - Shows a perspective view of the electronic timer for sports activities, where you can see the upper, back and right side.

FIG. 3 - Shows a bottom perspective view of the electronic stopwatch for sports activities.

FIG. 4 - Shows the electrical diagram (12) of the representation of the switch for activating the electronic chronometer for sports activities.

FIG. 5 - Shows the electrical schematic (13) of the processor that integrates the electronic chronometer for sports activities.

FIG. 6 - Shows the electrical schematic (14) of the electronic chronometer digital displays for sports activities,

FIG. 7 - Shows the electrical diagram (15) of the representation of the yellow illuminated button of the electronic stopwatch for sports activities.

FIG. 8 - Shows the electrical scheme (16) of the representation of the blue illuminated button of the electronic stopwatch for sports activities.

FIG. 9 - Shows the electrical diagram (17) of the representation of the load manager and voltage regulator of the electronic timer for sports activities.

Detailed description of the invention

[031] As illustrated in the figures listed above, the "ELECTRONIC CHRONOMETER FOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES", object of the present patent, comprises electronic equipment for managing "airsoft" games in the so-called "possession of area" modality.

[032] The equipment was developed with a view to establishing and controlling the game time between the two participating teams, allowing the game time programming and making the accounting of the area possession time of each participating team.

[033] More precisely, the electronic chronometer for sports activities (1) consists of a rigid cabinet of rectangular prismatic geometry, which contains electronic devices for its operation inside, equipped with a front digital display (2) on its face front and rear digital display (3) on its rear face, and each display has three indicative lines, which show temporal numerals.

[034] On the front face digital display (2), the top line (2A) shows the remaining game time, that is, it shows a countdown of the game remaining time. The middle line (2B) shows the time that team "A" was in possession of the area; it is a first progressive stopwatch that counts time. The bottom line (2C) shows the time that team "B" was in possession of the area; it is a second progressive stopwatch that counts the time.

[035] On the back face display (3), the top row (3A) shows the remaining game time, that is, it shows a countdown of the remaining game time, just like the top row (2A). The middle line (3B) shows the time that team "B" was in possession of the area; it is the second progressive stopwatch. The bottom row (3C) shows the time that team "A" was in possession of the area; it is the first progressive stopwatch that counts the time.

[036] More exactly the dials of the rear face (3) indicate the same temporal values as the dials of the front face (2), with the exception that the values indicated in the intermediate line (3B) and in the lower line (3C) are inverted in compared to equivalent front face dials.

[037] The upper face has two switch buttons (4) and (5) with its own lighting positioned diagonally, which light up when it is pressed, and each button activates the stopwatch of the intermediate line positioned on the closest face and stops the bottom row stopwatch counting. It is observed that the buttons have different colors.

[038] In more detail the switch button (4) of blue color should be turned to team "A" and the switch button (5) of yellow color should be turned to team "B".

[039] These buttons (4) and (5), when pressed, self-illuminate and activate the progressive count of their respective team, which is the indication of possession of the chosen area, and also interrupt the counting of the opposing team if it is activated.

[040] In turn, the right side face has a power supply connector (6) and an on and off switch (7), both positioned in a rectangular recess in the lower portion, and a handle (11) built-in. its upper portion. [041] The left side face has a potentiometer (8) for adjusting the game time, which is indicated on the upper lines (2A) and (3A) of the digital displays on both sides, in addition to a potentiometer (9) optional for adjusting the brightness of the digital displays, both positioned in a recess in the lower portion, and a handle (11) built-in on its upper portion.

[042] Finally, the lower face is provided with four feet (11) for support.

[043] It is true that when the present invention is put into practice, modifications may be introduced with regard to certain details of construction and shape, without this implying departing from the fundamental principles that are clearly substantiated in the claim framework, remaining thus understood that the terminology used was for the purpose of description and not limitation.

Claims

CLAIM:

"ELECTRONIC CHRONOMETER FOR SPORTS ACTIVITIES", presents an electronic equipment that makes independent timing and timing, characterized by being constituted by a rigid cabinet of rectangular prismatic geometry equipped with front digital displays (2) on its front face and rear digital displays ( 3) on its posterior face, where each dial has three indicative lines, which show temporal numerals; and on the displays on the front face (2), the upper line (2A) shows a countdown of the programmed time, which is the period established for the game, the middle line (2B) shows the indication of the first stopwatch and the lower line (2G) shows the indication of the second stopwatch; on the back face dials (3) the upper line (3A) also shows a countdown of the programmed time, but the middle line (3B) shows the second stopwatch indication and the lower line (3C) shows the first stopwatch indication, said chronometers are activated by switch buttons (4) and (5) diagonally positioned on the upper face of the cabinet, and the button (4) positioned close to the front face activates the first chronometer while interrupting the counting of the second chronometer, if it is activated, and the button (5) positioned near the rear face activates the second chronometer at the same time it interrupts the counting of the first chronometer, if it is activated; said buttons (4) and (5) have different colors and are equipped with lamps which light up when pressed; in turn, the right side face has a handle (10) embedded in its upper portion, a power supply connector (6) and an on and off switch (7), the latter two of which are positioned in a rectangular recess in the lower portion; and the left side face has a grip handle (10) built into its upper portion, a potentiometer (8) for adjusting the game time, which is indicated on the upper lines (2A) and (3A) of the digital displays of both sides, and an optional potentiometer (9) to adjust the brightness of the indicator lights, the latter two being positioned in a rectangular recess in the lower portion.