Game Piece Detection Using Load Cell and Tag Reader
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack effective methods to determine the presence and type of objects in both physical and virtual environments, limiting their application in gaming and logistics industries.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a tag reader and a load cell integrated with a platform, which detects the presence and type of an object using a tag readable by the tag reader and the load cell, and communicates this information to a computing device for real-time data analysis and digital user experience updates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional detection methods are used to identify objects in physical games, then the system complexity remains low, but the ability to link physical events to virtual world events is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection technologies (optical sensors, RFID readers, weight sensors) into a single integrated detection system that can identify game pieces and track their positions. This merging enables the physical game state to be automatically transmitted to the virtual world, creating seamless cross-world connectivity without requiring separate systems for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection system is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: identifying game piece types, detecting presence/absence, tracking positions, and transmitting data to virtual environments. This multi-functional approach allows a single system to handle various aspects of physical-virtual integration, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices.
2Productivity
If manual tracking of game pieces is used, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity and real-time data availability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs automatic detection where sensors continuously monitor the game board and game pieces without human intervention. The RFID readers automatically identify pieces as they are placed or moved, weight sensors detect presence changes, and the system autonomously processes and transmits this data to the virtual world, eliminating the need for manual tracking while maintaining high productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The detection system operates continuously rather than intermittently, with sensors constantly monitoring the game state. This continuous detection ensures that all movements and changes in the physical game are captured in real-time and immediately reflected in the virtual environment, providing uninterrupted data flow and maintaining synchronous operation between physical and virtual worlds.
3Measurement precision
If simple presence detection is used, then the measurement precision is low, but the device complexity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The detection system is divided into specialized sensor modules, each responsible for specific detection tasks: RFID readers for identification, optical sensors for position tracking, and weight sensors for presence detection. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function, achieving high measurement precision while keeping individual components relatively simple and manageable.
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
Enables accurate detection and identification of objects, allowing for enhanced gaming experiences and improved logistics management by providing real-time data on object presence and type, facilitating seamless integration of physical and virtual worlds.
Implementation Method 1
a load cell configured to detect the presence of the object in the defined area
Implementation Method 2
a tag reader configured to determine the type of the object, the object includes a tag that is readable by the tag reader
Data Source
AI summary
Described herein are systems and method for determining a presence and/or type of an object positioned on a platform. The system may include: a tag reader configured to determine a type of an object, the object including a tag readable by the tag reader; a load cell configured to detect the presence of the object on a platform, the object having a known weight; and the platform including at least one face for receiving the object. The platform is communicatively coupled to the load cell and the tag reader. The presence of the object is detected by the load cell housed in the platform when the object is position on the at least one face of the platform. The type of the object is determined by the tag reader housed in the platform when the object is in physical proximity to the platform.