Radial Basketball Loop Scoring With Glow Ball Differentiation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing game systems for simulating basketball lack innovative features to enhance player interaction and engagement, particularly in terms of visual differentiation and scoring mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A game system comprising a base member with an elongated rod, radially arranged closed loops, and a deflector, along with photoluminescent and differently marked balls, allows for enhanced player interaction and scoring through radially arranged channels and recesses, and includes a rebound panel and backboard for improved gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If photoluminescent materials and different colored markings are added to balls, then visual differentiation and player engagement are improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by incorporating photoluminescent materials and different colored markings (red, yellow, blue) at specific locations on the balls. This allows visual differentiation without requiring complete redesign of the entire ball structure, thus improving player engagement while maintaining reasonable manufacturing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes color changes through photoluminescent materials that glow in the dark and different colored markings to enhance visual differentiation. This principle directly addresses the need for improved visual cues for players while using established material properties rather than complex mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If radially arranged closed loops with channels are implemented, then scoring mechanisms and player interaction are enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the scoring structure into multiple radially arranged closed loops, each with its own channel leading to a recess in the base member. This segmentation creates distinct scoring zones and improves player interaction while organizing complexity into manageable, repeating units.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a traditional single-hole scoring mechanism to a three-dimensional radial arrangement of multiple closed loops around a central rod. This dimensional change creates multiple scoring pathways and enhances player engagement while distributing structural complexity across symmetric repeating elements.
3Ease of operation
If a deflector is added to guide balls into recesses, then ball retrieval is facilitated, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the ball retrieval function from the main playing structure by using a separate deflector component that redirects balls into recesses in the base member. This separation allows the deflector to be optimized for its specific function while keeping the rest of the structure relatively simple.
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 system enhances player engagement by providing visual differentiation and dynamic scoring, facilitating interactive gameplay and easy ball retrieval, suitable for both lit and dark environments.
Implementation Method 1
At least one of the balls includes a photoluminescent material disposed thereon
Data Source
AI summary
A simulated basketball game system for playing a game simulating a basketball game includes a plurality of closed loops each having a vertically oriented channel extending therethrough. The plurality of closed loops are radially arranged around a vertically oriented rod and positioned adjacent to a top end of the vertically oriented rod.