Electronic dice
AssigneeScosche Industries, Inc.
InventorsScott Allan Hawkins, Scott Anthony Pennestri, Richard Donald Maes, II
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Abstract
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 ID 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.
Claims20
An electronic die comprising:
- a die casing;
- an acceleration measurement system capable of providing signals of at least one of position, movement, or acceleration of said die casing;
- a processor capable of processing the signals and determining a roll result;
- a wireless interface capable of communicating said roll result to a monitoring device;
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- a power source configured to supply power wherein said die casing is capable of enclosing some or all of said acceleration measurement system, the wireless interface, and the power source, wherein when assembled at least said electronic die forms a three or more sided gaming die.
An electronic die comprising:
- a cubic die casing;
- an acceleration measurement system, including a three-axis accelerometer, capable of providing signals of at least one of position, movement, or acceleration of said die casing;
- a microcontroller with integrated analog to digital convertors capable of processing the signals and determining a roll result;
- a wireless interface capable of communicating said roll result to a monitoring device;
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- a power source configured to supply power wherein said die casing is capable of enclosing some or all of said acceleration measurement system, the wireless interface, and the power source, wherein when assembled at least said electronic die forms a three or more sided gaming die.
The electronic die system of claim 1, wherein the power source comprises one or more batteries.
An electronic die system comprising:
- a monitoring device and
- an electronic die, the electronic die comprising:
- a three or more sided die casing;
- an acceleration measurement system capable of providing signals of at least one of position, movement, or acceleration of said die casing;
- a wireless interface capable of communicating said signals or signals responsive to said signals to the monitoring device;
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- a power source configured to supply power to the electronic die, wherein the monitoring device is configured to communicate with the wireless interface and display on the monitoring device a roll result corresponding to the signal or signals responsive to said signals communicated by the wireless interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.