Electronic Dice Acceleration Measurement and Protective Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gaming dice lack the ability to electronically detect and report roll results, leading to potential damage to both the dice and surrounding surfaces during use, and do not offer customizable features for enhanced gameplay experiences.
Innovation Solution
An electronic gaming die with a wireless interface, acceleration measurement system, and customizable faceplates, which allows for real-time data transmission of roll results and includes a protective cover to prevent damage, while maintaining the tactile experience of rolling physical dice.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional physical dice are used, then the tactile sensation of rolling dice is provided, but the dice and surrounding surfaces can be damaged during use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a protective cover that is a copy or replica of the original die, allowing users to roll the cover instead of the actual die. This copying approach preserves the tactile rolling experience while preventing damage to the valuable electronic die and surrounding surfaces, as the cover absorbs the wear and impact
Solution Approach 2:
The protective cover acts as a pre-positioned cushioning layer between the rolling action and the electronic die. By placing this protective barrier beforehand, the patent prevents direct contact and potential damage during the rolling operation, while still allowing the user to experience the tactile sensation of rolling a die
2Loss of information
If electronic components are added to traditional dice, then roll results can be detected and reported, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the electronic detection and reporting components from the traditional die structure, placing them in a separate electronic device that communicates with the die. This extraction reduces the complexity within the die itself while still achieving roll result detection and reporting capabilities through the external electronic system
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic components are designed to perform multiple functions: detecting the roll result, processing the data, and reporting it back to the user or game system. This multi-functionality reduces the overall number of separate components needed, thereby reducing complexity while achieving comprehensive roll result management
3Loss of information
If wireless interface is added to electronic die, then real-time roll data transmission is enabled, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes changes in physical parameters (such as acceleration, orientation, or position) detected by sensors within the die to encode roll information. By transmitting these parameter changes wirelessly, the patent enables real-time data transmission without requiring complex communication protocols, thereby maintaining ease of manufacture while achieving real-time reporting capability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The electronic gaming die provides accurate and real-time roll data transmission, enhances gameplay experiences with customization options, and protects both the dice and surrounding surfaces from damage during use.
Implementation Method 1
an acceleration measurement system, which includes a three-axis accelerometer
Data Source
AI summary
An electronic die capable of reporting roll results is disclosed. The die can include an acceleration measurement system capable of outputting roll data. A processor can then interpret the roll data and transmit it through a wireless interface to a monitoring device. The monitoring device can then show a user the roll result. Waking the electronic die from a low power mode is also disclosed along with customizing the electronic die with faceplates and protective covers.