Crown Cap Game Device with Integrated Motion Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crown cap games face frequent disputes due to the fast and unpredictable motion of caps during physical gameplay, particularly in tournaments, where the high cost and complexity of the VAR system make it impractical for use in determining game outcomes.
Innovation Solution
A crown cap game device equipped with a measurement device, such as an accelerometer or gyroscope, integrated into the cap with a Bluetooth module, connects to a mobile device to analyze and display data on cap movement, impact, and orientation, eliminating disputes by providing accurate tracking of cap movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a measurement device with Bluetooth module is installed in the crown cap, then measurement precision and reliability of cap movement tracking is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement device is nested inside the crown cap structure, with the accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and Bluetooth module housed within the cap's internal cavity. This nesting approach integrates the measurement system into the existing cap geometry without requiring external attachments, thereby improving measurement precision while minimizing additional complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The crown cap is designed to serve multiple functions: its original sealing function plus integrated measurement and communication functions. The same cap structure houses both the traditional closure elements and the modern sensing electronics, allowing a single component to perform both sealing and motion tracking roles, thus improving measurement capability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Reliability
If measurement devices (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) are integrated into the crown cap, then reliability of game result determination is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement devices are pre-assembled and tested as a integrated unit before being installed in the crown cap. The accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer are calibrated together and pre-programmed with game logic, allowing for reliable performance once installed. This preliminary preparation ensures high reliability of game result determination while streamlining the final assembly process to control manufacturing costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The crown cap with integrated measurement devices is designed to be self-calibrating and self-reporting. The Bluetooth module automatically transmits data to the mobile device, and the system performs self-diagnosis and error checking, reducing the need for manual calibration and maintenance. This self-service capability improves reliability while minimizing the need for expensive manual quality control processes during manufacturing.
3Speed
If the cap is flicked with fast motion during gameplay, then game excitement and player engagement are improved, but measurement accuracy and dispute resolution capability deteriorate due to motion blur and speed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces visual-tracker systems (which would struggle with fast motion) with inertial measurement units (accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer) that directly measure motion parameters. This substitution of measurement methodology allows accurate tracking of high-speed cap flicking without being limited by frame rate or visual resolution constraints, thereby maintaining measurement precision even at high speeds.
Solution Approach 2:
The Bluetooth module continuously transmits real-time position, velocity, and orientation data from the crown cap to the mobile device, providing immediate feedback on cap trajectory. This continuous feedback stream allows for accurate reconstruction of the cap's path even during fast flicking motions, enabling precise measurement and dispute resolution while maintaining high game speed and excitement.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution ensures fair gameplay by accurately tracking cap movements and impacts, allowing players to improve their technique and eliminating disputes, making it possible to conduct tournaments with confidence in the accuracy of game results.
Implementation Method 1
a measurement device in the form of an accelerometer is installed in the bottom of the crown cap
Implementation Method 2
a measurement device in the form of a gyroscope is installed in the bottom of the crown cap
Implementation Method 3
an additional measurement device in the form of a magnetometer is installed in the bottom of the crown cap
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AI summary
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