Integrated Wireless Reader for Interactive Game Rooms

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional wireless readers have separate components with limited integration and functionality, lacking comprehensive solutions that combine processor, wireless sensor, illumination devices, and game logic effectively.

Innovation Solution

The system integrates a processor, interactive game bay devices, a projector, and memory with game bay logic to establish communication, initialize games, and adjust game attributes based on player identification data transmitted through wireless communication devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If separate components are used for wireless readers, then device complexity is reduced and ease of manufacture is improved, but functionality is limited and integration is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of manufactureVSAvoidfunctionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines processor, wireless sensor, illumination devices, communication port, and game logic into a single integrated wireless reader device. This merging of previously separate components enables comprehensive functionality including wireless communication, illumination, data processing, and gaming capabilities within one unified device, resolving the contradiction between ease of manufacture and functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated wireless reader is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: it serves as a wireless communication device, an illumination source, a data processing unit, and a gaming system. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate components, improving adaptability and versatility while maintaining ease of manufacture through integrated design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If components are integrated into a unified system, then functionality and synchronization are improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent integrates multiple functional components (processor, wireless sensor, illumination devices, communication port, game logic) into a single unified wireless reader device. This merging reduces the number of separate devices needed while maintaining comprehensive functionality, managing complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If game logic is incorporated into wireless readers, then interactive gaming capability is improved, but integration with other components is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveinteractive gaming capabilityVSAvoidintegration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges game logic directly into the wireless reader device, integrating it with the processor, wireless sensor, illumination devices, and communication port. This ensures that all components work together as a coordinated system, with the game logic having direct access to and control over all other components, thereby improving both interactive gaming capability and component integration reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If comprehensive integration is achieved, then synchronized operation is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesynchronized operationVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines all functional components including processor, wireless sensor, illumination devices, communication port, and game logic into a single integrated wireless reader device. This consolidation ensures synchronized operation of all components while managing manufacturing complexity through integrated design, allowing the system to function as a unified unit rather than requiring coordination of multiple separate devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

This integration enables a comprehensive and synchronized interactive gaming experience, allowing for dynamic game adjustments and personalized interactions within an interactive game room.

Implementation Method 1

The wireless transceiver unit is a radio frequency identification (RFID) transceiver. Each wireless communication device is configured to transmit identification data, receive identification data via at least one of the interactive game bay devices

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectRadio frequency identification: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20250121287A1Interactive Game Rooms
Publication Date: 2025.04.17 PATTERSON ALEXANDER B
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AI summary

Interactive game rooms are described herein that utilize advanced technology to create a dynamic, personalized gaming experience by integrating wireless communication devices, various game screens, and other various interactive devices. Players are assigned wireless communication wearable devices that can transmit unique identification data, allowing for tracking their movements and interactions in real time. A game logic associated with the interactive game room can process this data to adjust game modes, display personalized content on a game screen, and control access to different areas or game features. Wireless communication devices and sensors may continuously monitor player activity, enabling responsive gameplay and ensuring that all interactions are accurately logged and authenticated. Interactive devices, such as touchscreens and wireless sensors, and the like, can provide immersive experiences, dynamically reacting to player actions and enhancing engagement. This integrated approach can ensure that each player's experience is uniquely tailored to their preferences and skill level.