One-player pool scoring system and method

a scoring system and one-player technology, applied in the field of one-player online pool scoring method, can solve problems such as not being particularly amenabl

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-02-01
TOURNAMENT GAMES
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[0008] It is an object of the invention to develop a one-player online pool scoring system and method. With a one-player pool game, players can then play pool online at anytime without having to wait to find a partner to play against. A further object is to provide a skilled based on-line game, adaptable for tournament structures, where a player may post a score that is dependant on the exercise of skill.

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Electronic two player pool is not particularly amenable to on-line play because is not It is not always possible for a person desiring to play pool to locate an opponent online.
One difficulty in developing such one player pool games results from the fact that the scoring systems for one-player pool games are most commonly determined by the play of competing opponents.

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[0027] Embodiments of the invention are discussed in detail below. In describing embodiments, specific terminology is employed for the sake of clarity. However, the invention is not intended to be limited to the specific terminology so selected. While specific exemplary embodiments are discussed, it should be understood that this is done for illustration purposes only. A person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that other components and configurations can be used without parting from the spirit and scope of the invention. All references cited herein are incorporated by reference as if each had been individually incorporated.

[0028] In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, to score a one-player online pool game, a countdown timer is used. In such an embodiment, the timer may begin counting down when the player takes his or her first shot. The timer may continue to count down until the player pockets a ball. When the player pockets a ball, the timer stops and the player r...

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Abstract

A method for scoring a one-player online pool game including setting a countdown timer to a predetermined amount prior to taking a pool shot, stopping the countdown time when a game ball is pocketed, and awarding a player with a score that is related to the time that remains on the countdown timer when the ball is pocketed.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 703,509, filed Jul. 29, 2005, entitled “One-Player Pool Scoring System and Method.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to a pool scoring method for en electronic pool game, and more particularly to a one-player online pool scoring method that facilitates tournament play of such games. A number of novel tournament structures for electronic pool are also disclosed. [0004] 2. Related Art [0005] Conventional electronic pool and online pool games exist as two-player pool games. Scoring systems for conventional online two-player pool games are determined by the play of competing opponents. In an online two-player pool game such as straight pool, the player who scores the pre-determined point total for a game (e.g., 150 points) prior to his opponent, wins the game. In an online two-player pool game s...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63D15/00
CPCA63D15/20A63F13/12A63F2300/407A63F2300/558A63F2300/8011A63F2300/638A63F2300/64A63F2300/643A63F2300/61A63F13/30A63F13/812A63F13/46
Inventor PEARSON, JACK
Owner TOURNAMENT GAMES
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