公开(公告)号：US4425559A

公开(公告)日：1984-01-10

申请号：US155345

申请日：1980-06-02

申请人： David L. Sherman

发明人： David L. Sherman

IPC分类号： G09G5/20 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G09G1/00 ,  G09G1/16 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/36 ,  G09G5/42

CPC分类号： G09G5/42

摘要： A method and apparatus utilizes information describing linear line segments in terms (1) the horizontal scan line scan at which the line segment originates, (2) the horizontal position within the line of the point of origin, (3) the direction of the line segment, and (4) the horizontal scan line at which the line segment terminates to generate line segment information on a raster-scan type video display. The line segments can be combined to form polygonal areas that are capable of movement and changes in size or shape on the display.

摘要翻译： 一种方法和装置利用描述线性线段的信息（1）线段起始的水平扫描线扫描，（2）原点的线的水平位置，（3）线的方向 片段，和（4）线段终止的水平扫描线，以在光栅扫描型视频显示器上生成线段信息。 线段可以组合以形成能够在显示器上移动和改变尺寸或形状的多边形区域。

公开(公告)号：US4388620A

公开(公告)日：1983-06-14

申请号：US222480

申请日：1981-01-05

申请人： David L. Sherman

发明人： David L. Sherman

IPC分类号： G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/42 ,  H04N5/262 ,  G06F3/14

CPC分类号： H04N5/262 ,  G09G5/024 ,  G09G5/42

摘要： A method and apparatus provides for the generation of a number of elliptical images on a raster scan video display screen by storing information indicative of a predetermined model image, and for each elliptical image to be displayed, storing data indicative of the vertical and horizontal eccentricity of each image, and its display location. During display time, the vertical eccentricity, horizontal eccentricity, and display location binary information for each elliptical is accessed and used to sequentially read selected portions of the model image information to produce therefrom address signals indicative of the location of individual horizontal display elements that make up the desired elliptical image. The address signals are applied to a random access memory to store marker information indicative of the elliptical image at memory locations corresponding to the position on the display screen that the image will take. The random access memory is sequentially scanned in synchronism with the scan of the electron beam used to form the raster, converted to video information and displayed.

摘要翻译： 一种方法和装置通过存储指示预定模型图像的信息，并且对于要显示的每个椭圆图像，提供在光栅扫描视频显示屏幕上生成多个椭圆图像，存储指示垂直和水平偏心的数据 每个图像及其显示位置。 在显示时间期间，访问每个椭圆的垂直偏心率，水平偏心率和显示位置二进制信息，并用于顺序读取模型图像信息的选定部分，从而产生指示构成的各个水平显示元件的位置的地址信号 所需的椭圆图像。 地址信号被施加到随机存取存储器，以将指示椭圆图像的标记信息存储在对应于图像将要显示的显示屏上的位置的存储位置处。 随机存取存储器与用于形成光栅的电子束的扫描同步扫描，转换为视频信息并显示。

公开(公告)号：US4301473A

公开(公告)日：1981-11-17

申请号：US123864

申请日：1980-02-22

申请人： Kurt F. Wallace ,  Greg G. Frye ,  David A. Grayson

发明人： Kurt F. Wallace ,  Greg G. Frye ,  David A. Grayson

IPC分类号： H04N3/24 ,  H04N5/14

CPC分类号： H04N5/14 ,  H04N3/24

摘要： The resolution of relatively low resolution type information signals is enhanced by inserting black level signals between adjacent picture elements at predetermined positions in each odd horizontal scanning line, and inserting black level signals between adjacent picture elements at different predetermined positions in even horizontal scanning lines. The black level signals are inserted by extinguishing a CRT beam in accordance with phase displaced clock signal trains, preferably phase displaced by 180.degree..

摘要翻译： 通过在每个奇数水平扫描行中的预定位置处的相邻像素之间插入黑电平信号，并且在偶数水平扫描行中的不同预定位置的相邻像素之间插入黑电平信号，来增强相对低分辨率信息信号的分辨率。 根据相移时钟信号列熄灭CRT光束，最好相位偏移180°，插入黑电平信号。

公开(公告)号：US4296476A

公开(公告)日：1981-10-20

申请号：US1497

申请日：1979-01-08

申请人： Steven T. Mayer ,  Jay G. Miner ,  Douglas G. Neubauer ,  Joseph C. Decuir

发明人： Steven T. Mayer ,  Jay G. Miner ,  Douglas G. Neubauer ,  Joseph C. Decuir

IPC分类号： G06F3/153 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06F3/033 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06T11/00 ,  G06T15/00 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/02 ,  G09G5/06 ,  G09G5/24 ,  G09G5/32 ,  G09G5/36 ,  G09G5/38 ,  G09G5/40 ,  G09G5/42

CPC分类号： G06F3/04845 ,  A63F13/00 ,  G06T15/005 ,  G09G5/024 ,  G09G5/42 ,  A63F2300/203

摘要： A microprocessor based data processing system including a microprocessor, a memory unit, and display unit is provided with a programmable graphics generator that transfers graphics information from the memory unit to the display unit in response to and control of a set of display instructions also stored in the memory unit. The graphics generator includes a first addressing unit for sequentially accessing the display instructions from the memory unit; a control unit for receiving, storing and decoding such instruction and for issuing supervisory and control signals in response to the binary state of each instruction; a second addressing unit for accessing graphics information from the memory unit in response to the supervisory signals from the control unit; and a third addressing unit for accessing movable object graphics stored in the memory unit.

摘要翻译： 包括微处理器，存储器单元和显示单元的基于微处理器的数据处理系统设置有可编程图形生成器，其响应于并且控制也存储在显示单元中的一组显示指令而将图形信息从存储器单元传送到显示单元 存储单元。 图形生成器包括用于从存储器单元顺序访问显示指令的第一寻址单元; 控制单元，用于接收，存储和解码这样的指令，并响应于每条指令的二进制状态发出监控信号; 第二寻址单元，用于响应于来自控制单元的监控信号从存储器单元访问图形信息; 以及用于访问存储在存储器单元中的可移动对象图形的第三寻址单元。

公开(公告)号：US4253090A

公开(公告)日：1981-02-24

申请号：US82432

申请日：1979-10-05

申请人： David D. Storie ,  Sholom Kass

发明人： David D. Storie ,  Sholom Kass

IPC分类号： A63F9/00 ,  F41B7/00 ,  G08B23/00

CPC分类号： A63F7/2409 ,  A63F2009/2444 ,  A63F2250/1094

摘要： Apparatus for use in shooting an imaginary ball of an electronic pinball game which has score display means comprising a shaft or plunger which shifts longitudinally in a forward direction after being pulled rearwardly and released. Detecting means adjacent to the longitudinal path of travel generates electronic signals as a function of the movement of the shaft and the signals are used as a measure of the speed and direction of the shaft, and the signals are applied to circuitry which operates scoring and other devices controlling the display means. In one embodiment, the detecting means comprises a pair of Hall effect detectors which are longitudinally spaced apart and are actuated by magnets carried by the shaft. In a second embodiment, the detecting means includes a pair of spaced photocells, respective light sources for the photocells, and an opaque tab carried by the shaft for movement between each photocell and its light source. The time interval between the actuation of the first photocell and the actuation of the second photocell is a measure of the speed of the shaft and is proportional to the force exerted by the shaft on the imaginary ball. The circuitry which operates the scoring and other electronic devices associated with the display means can then provide the output to the display means in accordance with the magnitude of the generated signals.

摘要翻译： 用于拍摄电子弹球游戏的假想球的装置，其具有得分显示装置，其包括在被向后拉和释放之后沿向前方向纵向移动的轴或柱塞。 与行进的纵向路径相邻的检测装置产生作为轴的运动的函数的电子信号，并且信号用作轴的速度和方向的量度，并且信号被施加到操作评分等的电路 控制显示装置的装置。 在一个实施例中，检测装置包括一对霍尔效应检测器，其纵向间隔开并由由轴承载的磁体驱动。 在第二实施例中，检测装置包括一对间隔开的光电池，用于光电池的相应光源，以及由轴承载的用于在每个光电池及其光源之间移动的不透明突片。 第一光电池的致动和第二光电池的致动之间的时间间隔是轴的速度的量度，并且与由轴施加在假想球上的力成比例。 操作与显示装置相关联的评分和其他电子设备的电路然后可以根据产生的信号的大小将输出提供给显示装置。

公开(公告)号：US4235438A

公开(公告)日：1980-11-25

申请号：US18491

申请日：1979-03-08

申请人： Michael L. Hally

发明人： Michael L. Hally

IPC分类号： A63B67/14 ,  A63F7/30

CPC分类号： A63F7/3065 ,  Y10S273/26

摘要： The present invention provides a spinning target which is accurately responsive to the force of impact of a pinball on the target. A generally flat target element is suspended above the playfield so that it is rotatable about an axis parallel to the playfield and sufficiently above the field so that the pinball can pass below when the target element is in a horizontal configuration. The target element has a principal axis of inertia generally coincident with the axis of rotation of the target element. The target element is biased so that it is maintained in a vertical configuration until impacted by the pinball. A pair of weights which have a mass density relatively greater than the mass density of the target element are embedded in the target element in its respective extremities. The weights are symmetrically disposed relative to and remote from the principal axis of the target element. The target element together with the weights has a relatively high moment of inertia to sustain rotation of the target element proportionate to the force of impact of the pinball on the target element. The number of revolutions of the target element are tabulated to provide a score which is proportional to the force of impact of the pinball on the target.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种能够精确地响应于弹球对靶的冲击力的旋转对象。 大体上平坦的目标元件悬挂在游戏场上方，使得其可以围绕平行于游戏场的轴线旋转并且足够高于场地，使得当目标元件处于水平配置时，弹球可以通过下方。 目标元件具有通常与目标元件的旋转轴线重合的主轴线。 目标元件是偏置的，使得它被保持在垂直配置中，直到弹球受到影响。 具有相对大于目标元件的质量密度的质量密度的一对重量被嵌入目标元件的各自末端。 重物相对于目标元件的主轴对称并且远离目标元件的主轴。 目标元素与权重一起具有相对较高的惯性矩，以保持目标元素的旋转与弹球对目标元件的冲击力成比例。 目标元素的转数被列表以提供与弹球对目标的冲击力成比例的得分。

公开(公告)号：USD254544S

公开(公告)日：1980-03-25

申请号：US806318

申请日：1977-06-13

申请人： Kevin P. McKinsey ,  Gerald R. Aamoth

设计人： Kevin P. McKinsey ,  Gerald R. Aamoth

公开(公告)号：US4174836A

公开(公告)日：1979-11-20

申请号：US852434

申请日：1977-11-17

申请人： Phillip C. Kearney

发明人： Phillip C. Kearney

IPC分类号： A63F9/00 ,  A63F13/08

CPC分类号： A63F13/90 ,  A63F13/08 ,  A63F13/837 ,  A63F9/0076

摘要： An amusement game which includes a rotating column and viewport for simulating the periscope column at the conning station of a submarine. A video tube is mounted within the column and is operated to form a video display simulating periscope scenes projected along the line of sight of the viewport. An enclosure with transparent walls which confine a liquid is carried within the column and is disposed across the line of sight for creating a simulated water line which is superimposed together with a graticule on the video display. A speaker is carried on the column for simulating the audio environment at the conning station. A deck and railing are mounted about the column, and the railing supports a simulated overhead above the column. A cupola having a peripheral panel of transparent material is mounted on the overhead, and a backlighted drum displaying a panoramic scene is mounted within the cupola for rotation with the column.

摘要翻译： 一个娱乐游戏，包括一个旋转的列和视口，用于模拟潜艇的指挥台上的潜望镜柱。 视频管安装在列内并被操作以形成模拟沿视口视线投射的潜望镜场景的视频显示器。 具有限定液体的透明壁的外壳在柱内承载并且跨越视线设置，以产生与视线显示器上的刻度重叠的模拟水线。 在列上载有一个扬声器，用于模拟通话站的音频环境。 围绕柱安装甲板和栏杆，栏杆支撑柱上方的模拟塔顶。 将具有透明材料的周边面板的圆屋顶安装在顶部上，并且在圆顶中安装显示全景场景的背光滚筒以与柱一起旋转。

公开(公告)号：US4165072A

公开(公告)日：1979-08-21

申请号：US862338

申请日：1977-12-20

申请人： David R. Stubben

发明人： David R. Stubben

IPC分类号： A63F13/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  A63F9/00

CPC分类号： A63F13/44 ,  A63F13/00 ,  A63F2300/203

摘要： A method of operating a video game where a full screen memory map is utilized in conjunction with a microprocessor unit which operates on a clock cycle basis where during one portion of a clock cycle video data is latched into a shift register and during the other part of the clock cycle other necessary game functions are performed by the MPU, and during the entire clock cycle video data is shifted at the horizontal scan rate from the shift register to the display screen.

摘要翻译： {PG，1一种操作视频游戏的方法，其中使用全屏存储器映射与微处理器单元一起使用，该微处理器单元在时钟周期的基础上工作，其中在时钟周期的一部分期间，视频数据被锁存到移位寄存器中， 时钟周期的其他部分由MPU执行其他必要的游戏功能，并且在整个时钟周期期间，视频数据以水平扫描速率从移位寄存器移位到显示屏。

公开(公告)号：USD252636S

公开(公告)日：1979-08-14

申请号：US814779

申请日：1977-07-11

申请人： David M. Cook

设计人： David M. Cook