US20070293324A1 - Slot track management system - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to slot car racing and, more particularly, to a slot track management system that combines features of drag racing with traditional slot track racing.
- Slot car racing is the hobby of racing electrically powered model cars on tracks that have a groove or slot to guide the cars. Users control the speed of the cars using handheld controllers that regulate a small, electric motor situated within respective cars. Most handheld controllers used in slot car racing are touchy and too much speed causes a slot car to be thrown from the track. This characteristic often leads to relatively slow, multi-lap races by slot car racing players. Another important observation regarding slot car racing is that most slot car race tracks are designed to emulate NASCAR style tracks. However, the defined lanes in a typical slot car track are naturally characteristic of drag racing.
- slot track management system that combines features of both multi-lap racing characteristic of stock car racing with accurate clock features and defined lanes characteristic of drag racing. Further, it would be desirable to have a slot track management system having a lighting interface indicative of NHRA racing. In addition, it would be desirable to have a slot track management system that utilizes sensors to track individual slot cars and to calculate race performance data for display.
- a slot track management system includes a racetrack having one or more slots forming a raceway.
- a metal strip is situated adjacent each slot for conveying an electric current to at least one racecar.
- a starting line is positioned perpendicular to each slot and provides the basis for many additional features.
- a sensor is also positioned along each slot for detecting the presence of a racecar at a particular position therealong.
- a processor is in data communication with the sensors and with electronic displays, audio devices, and input devices.
- the processor includes programming, in cooperation with the sensors, for distinguishing between the racecars, and for calculating race performance information and for comparing current race performance information with prior race performance information.
- a clock for timing items such as lap time, reaction time to start, and other data is in electrical communication with the processor.
- the system may include a start display in the form of a so-called NHRA Christmas Tree in which a user must start the race as quickly as possible following a sequence of lights.
- the programming, in cooperation with the clock and start displays also allow for handicapping the races based on a user's abilities and experience levels.
- a general object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system for having features characteristic of both multi-lap racing and drag racing.
- Another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, that incorporates an accurate clock and lighting features indicative of drag racing.
- Still another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, having sensors for distinguishing between racecars, a starting line, and a processor having programming for calculating race performance data.
- Yet another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which can vary race characteristics based on user-supplied handicapping information.
- a further object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which can compare and display current race performance information and previous race performance information.
- a still further object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which enables one user to race against another user or to race against his previous race performance statistics.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a segment of a racetrack of a slot track management system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a top view of the racetrack segment as in FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a slot track management system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 4 is an isolated view on an enlarged scale taken from FIG. 3 ;
- FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the logic performed by the processor according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the electronic components of the present invention.
- a slot track management system 100 for use with at least one racecar 10 according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1 through 6 of the accompanying drawings. More particularly, a slot track management system 100 according to the current invention includes a track 110 having a plurality of slots 112 that form at least a part of a raceway 115 ( FIG. 3 ).
- a metal strip 113 is adjacent each slot 112 for conveying electrical current to the racecars 10 , and a starting line 116 is generally perpendicular to the slots 112 .
- Various displays 120 , audio devices 130 , and input devices 140 may be integral with ( FIG. 1 ) or separate from the track 110 .
- a start display 120 a may correspond to each respective slot 112 , and one or more information displays 120 b may be included.
- the start displays 120 a are shown as series of lights that are commonly referred to in the art as being in a “Christmas-tree configuration”.
- At least one sensor 150 may be adjacent each slot 112 for detecting the presence of a racecar 10 at a particular location (i.e., a start and/or finish line) along the raceway 115 .
- a particular location i.e., a start and/or finish line
- at least two south-pole sensors 150 also known as “Hall effect sensors” may be adjacent each slot 112 for detecting the presence of a racecar along the raceway 115 .
- Other sensors may alternately be used, however, including mechanical switches, Reed switches, and others.
- a processor 160 may be in integral with or separate from the track 110 , and the processor 160 may be in data communication with the start displays 120 a , the information display(s) 120 b , the audio device(s) 130 , the input device(s) 140 , and the sensors 150 .
- the processor 160 may have programming for distinguishing between the at least one racecar 10 based on data from the sensors 150 , which may be particularly useful if the raceway 115 includes an odd number of crossovers 115 a ( FIG. 3 ); an odd number of crossovers 115 a allows racecars 10 to be in different slots 112 when crossing the start/finish line 116 for different laps.
- a first racecar 10 a may have a magnetically-south side 11 and a magnetically-north side 12 and a second racecar 10 b may have a magnetically-south side 11 and a magnetically-north side 12 ; the magnetically-south side 11 of the first racecar 10 a may correspond to the magnetically-north side 12 of the second racecar 10 b ( FIG. 4 ).
- the processor 160 may distinguish between the first and second racecars 10 a , 10 b by relating data from the sensors 150 to the respective magnetically-south sides 11 of the first and second racecars 10 a , 10 b .
- the processor 160 may have programming for determining a start time, actuating the start displays 120 a to display start information that includes the start time, determining if a racecar 10 crossed the starting line 116 before the start time, and actuating at least one of the displays 120 to display a false start signal if a racecar 10 crossed the starting line 116 before the start time.
- Data from the sensors 150 may be used to determine if a racecar 10 crossed the starting line 116 before the start time.
- the start time may be determined randomly, may follow a predictable pattern, or may be based on handicapping information and/or race length information.
- the handicapping information and/or the race length information may be provided to the processor 160 through the input device(s) 140 .
- the race length information may include, for example, track distance data and a number of laps.
- the processor 160 may have programming for calculating race performance information and actuating at least one information display 120 b to display the race performance information.
- the processor 160 may actuate the audio device(s) 130 to audibly present the race performance information and/or other appropriate sounds (e.g., sounds that would be heard at a racetrack).
- Data from the sensors 150 may be used to calculate the race performance information.
- the race performance information may include, for example, a number of laps completed for each respective racecar 10 , a number of laps remaining for each respective racecar 10 , lap speed information for each respective racecar 10 , and comparison data for each respective racecar 10 .
- the comparison data may compare race performance information for racecars 10 currently racing, and/or the comparison data may compare race performance information for racecars 10 currently racing to racecars 10 that have previously raced. Race performance information for racecars 10 that have previously raced may be referred to as prior race performance information.
- FIG. 5 Some exemplary logic used by the processor 160 is shown in FIG. 5 . Following the logic presented in FIG. 5 may allow the processor 160 to perform an audible countdown function comparing a current race performance to a prior race performance. At step S 1 , a user may choose a mode of operation, and the logic continues to step S 2 . At step S 2 , the processor 160 determines if prior race performance information exists.
- step S 3 the logic proceeds to step S 3 , where the processor starts a race (e.g., by determining the start time, actuating the start displays 120 a to display the start information that includes the start time, determining if a racecar 10 crossed the starting line 116 before the start time, and actuating at least one of the displays 120 to display a false start signal if a racecar 10 crossed the starting line 116 before the start time). If prior race performance information does exist, the logic proceeds to step S 4 , where the processor starts a race in the same manner as described in reference to S 3 ; the logic then continues to step S 5 .
- the processor 160 calculates race performance information that includes comparison data comparing race performance information for racecars 10 currently racing to racecars 10 that have previously raced.
- the processor 160 waits a predetermined amount of time before a predetermined event (e.g., the best race time in the prior race performance information). In other words, if the prior race performance information indicates that the race was previously finished in 60 seconds, the processor 160 may wait, for example, until 50 seconds have passed in the current race.
- the logic proceeds to step S 7 .
- the processor 160 actuates the audio device(s) 130 to present the race performance information (e.g., the final ten seconds that remain until the race was previously finished).
- the racecar(s) 10 may be coupled to the slots 112 as is known in the art.
- the user may provide the processor 160 with the handicapping information or the race length information to make competition more fair and/or enjoyable, and the processor 160 may determine the start information, actuate the start displays 120 a , and check for false starts as described above.
- the processor 160 may calculate the race performance information using data from the sensors 150 , and the processor 160 may actuate the information display(s) 120 b and/or the audio device(s) 130 as described above.
Abstract
A slot track management system for use with at least one racecar includes a track having a plurality of slots and a plurality of metal strips along the slots for conveying current to a respective racecar. A starting line is perpendicular to the slots. The system includes a processor, start and information displays. At least two south-pole sensors are situated adjacent each slot and the starting line for detecting the presence of a racecar. The processor includes programming for distinguishing between race cars based on data from the sensors, calculating race performance information, actuating the information display to display the calculated race performance data, and actuating the start display indicative of a start time. The start display may include a lighting configuration characteristic of a NHRA Christmas tree. The system enables race fans to experience characteristics of multi-lap racing and drag racing.
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- This invention relates to slot car racing and, more particularly, to a slot track management system that combines features of drag racing with traditional slot track racing.
- Slot car racing is the hobby of racing electrically powered model cars on tracks that have a groove or slot to guide the cars. Users control the speed of the cars using handheld controllers that regulate a small, electric motor situated within respective cars. Most handheld controllers used in slot car racing are touchy and too much speed causes a slot car to be thrown from the track. This characteristic often leads to relatively slow, multi-lap races by slot car racing players. Another important observation regarding slot car racing is that most slot car race tracks are designed to emulate NASCAR style tracks. However, the defined lanes in a typical slot car track are naturally characteristic of drag racing.
- Various slot car race tracks and electronics for managing slot car racing are known in the art. Although assumably effective for their intended purposes, the existing devices do not include race features common to both stock car racing and drag racing. More particularly, the existing devices do not include an accurate clock feature that would enable shorter, faster and more exciting races to take place.
- Therefore, it would be desirable to have a slot track management system that combines features of both multi-lap racing characteristic of stock car racing with accurate clock features and defined lanes characteristic of drag racing. Further, it would be desirable to have a slot track management system having a lighting interface indicative of NHRA racing. In addition, it would be desirable to have a slot track management system that utilizes sensors to track individual slot cars and to calculate race performance data for display.
- Accordingly, a slot track management system according to the present invention includes a racetrack having one or more slots forming a raceway. A metal strip is situated adjacent each slot for conveying an electric current to at least one racecar. A starting line is positioned perpendicular to each slot and provides the basis for many additional features. A sensor is also positioned along each slot for detecting the presence of a racecar at a particular position therealong.
- A processor is in data communication with the sensors and with electronic displays, audio devices, and input devices. The processor includes programming, in cooperation with the sensors, for distinguishing between the racecars, and for calculating race performance information and for comparing current race performance information with prior race performance information. A clock for timing items such as lap time, reaction time to start, and other data is in electrical communication with the processor. The system may include a start display in the form of a so-called NHRA Christmas Tree in which a user must start the race as quickly as possible following a sequence of lights. The programming, in cooperation with the clock and start displays also allow for handicapping the races based on a user's abilities and experience levels.
- Therefore, a general object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system for having features characteristic of both multi-lap racing and drag racing.
- Another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, that incorporates an accurate clock and lighting features indicative of drag racing.
- Still another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, having sensors for distinguishing between racecars, a starting line, and a processor having programming for calculating race performance data.
- Yet another object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which can vary race characteristics based on user-supplied handicapping information.
- A further object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which can compare and display current race performance information and previous race performance information.
- A still further object of this invention is to provide a slot track management system, as aforesaid, which enables one user to race against another user or to race against his previous race performance statistics.
- Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein is set forth by way of illustration and example, embodiments of this invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a segment of a racetrack of a slot track management system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a top view of the racetrack segment as inFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a slot track management system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is an isolated view on an enlarged scale taken fromFIG. 3 ; -
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the logic performed by the processor according to the present invention; and -
FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the electronic components of the present invention. - A slot
track management system 100 for use with at least oneracecar 10 according to the present invention will now be described in detail with reference toFIGS. 1 through 6 of the accompanying drawings. More particularly, a slottrack management system 100 according to the current invention includes atrack 110 having a plurality ofslots 112 that form at least a part of a raceway 115 (FIG. 3 ). - As shown in
FIG. 1 , ametal strip 113 is adjacent eachslot 112 for conveying electrical current to theracecars 10, and astarting line 116 is generally perpendicular to theslots 112. Various displays 120,audio devices 130, andinput devices 140 may be integral with (FIG. 1 ) or separate from thetrack 110. As shown inFIG. 1 , astart display 120 a may correspond to eachrespective slot 112, and one or more information displays 120 b may be included. The start displays 120 a are shown as series of lights that are commonly referred to in the art as being in a “Christmas-tree configuration”. - At least one
sensor 150 may be adjacent eachslot 112 for detecting the presence of aracecar 10 at a particular location (i.e., a start and/or finish line) along theraceway 115. As shown inFIG. 4 , at least two south-pole sensors 150 (also known as “Hall effect sensors”) may be adjacent eachslot 112 for detecting the presence of a racecar along theraceway 115. Other sensors may alternately be used, however, including mechanical switches, Reed switches, and others. - A processor 160 (
FIG. 6 ) may be in integral with or separate from thetrack 110, and theprocessor 160 may be in data communication with the start displays 120 a, the information display(s) 120 b, the audio device(s) 130, the input device(s) 140, and thesensors 150. Theprocessor 160 may have programming for distinguishing between the at least oneracecar 10 based on data from thesensors 150, which may be particularly useful if theraceway 115 includes an odd number of crossovers 115 a (FIG. 3 ); an odd number of crossovers 115 a allowsracecars 10 to be indifferent slots 112 when crossing the start/finish line 116 for different laps. To distinguish between the at least oneracecar 10, afirst racecar 10 a may have a magnetically-south side 11 and a magnetically-north side 12 and a second racecar 10 b may have a magnetically-south side 11 and a magnetically-north side 12; the magnetically-south side 11 of thefirst racecar 10 a may correspond to the magnetically-north side 12 of the second racecar 10 b (FIG. 4 ). If south-pole sensors 150 are used as discussed above, theprocessor 160 may distinguish between the first andsecond racecars 10 a, 10 b by relating data from thesensors 150 to the respective magnetically-south sides 11 of the first andsecond racecars 10 a, 10 b. In other words, ifsensors 150 a or 150 c detect a magnetically-south side 11, theprocessor 160 may determine that the second racecar 10 b has passed therespective sensor 150; ifsensors 150 b or 150 d detect a magnetically-south side 11, theprocessor 160 may determine that thefirst racecar 10 a has passed therespective sensor 150. - The
processor 160 may have programming for determining a start time, actuating the start displays 120 a to display start information that includes the start time, determining if aracecar 10 crossed thestarting line 116 before the start time, and actuating at least one of thedisplays 120 to display a false start signal if aracecar 10 crossed thestarting line 116 before the start time. Data from thesensors 150 may be used to determine if aracecar 10 crossed thestarting line 116 before the start time. The start time may be determined randomly, may follow a predictable pattern, or may be based on handicapping information and/or race length information. The handicapping information and/or the race length information may be provided to theprocessor 160 through the input device(s) 140. The race length information may include, for example, track distance data and a number of laps. - The
processor 160 may have programming for calculating race performance information and actuating at least one information display 120 b to display the race performance information. Theprocessor 160 may actuate the audio device(s) 130 to audibly present the race performance information and/or other appropriate sounds (e.g., sounds that would be heard at a racetrack). Data from thesensors 150 may be used to calculate the race performance information. The race performance information may include, for example, a number of laps completed for eachrespective racecar 10, a number of laps remaining for eachrespective racecar 10, lap speed information for eachrespective racecar 10, and comparison data for eachrespective racecar 10. The comparison data may compare race performance information for racecars 10 currently racing, and/or the comparison data may compare race performance information for racecars 10 currently racing to racecars 10 that have previously raced. Race performance information forracecars 10 that have previously raced may be referred to as prior race performance information. - Some exemplary logic used by the
processor 160 is shown inFIG. 5 . Following the logic presented inFIG. 5 may allow theprocessor 160 to perform an audible countdown function comparing a current race performance to a prior race performance. At step S1, a user may choose a mode of operation, and the logic continues to step S2. At step S2, theprocessor 160 determines if prior race performance information exists. If not, the logic proceeds to step S3, where the processor starts a race (e.g., by determining the start time, actuating the start displays 120 a to display the start information that includes the start time, determining if aracecar 10 crossed the startingline 116 before the start time, and actuating at least one of thedisplays 120 to display a false start signal if aracecar 10 crossed the startingline 116 before the start time). If prior race performance information does exist, the logic proceeds to step S4, where the processor starts a race in the same manner as described in reference to S3; the logic then continues to step S5. At step S5, theprocessor 160 calculates race performance information that includes comparison data comparing race performance information forracecars 10 currently racing toracecars 10 that have previously raced. At step S6, theprocessor 160 waits a predetermined amount of time before a predetermined event (e.g., the best race time in the prior race performance information). In other words, if the prior race performance information indicates that the race was previously finished in 60 seconds, theprocessor 160 may wait, for example, until 50 seconds have passed in the current race. The logic then proceeds to step S7. At step S7, theprocessor 160 actuates the audio device(s) 130 to present the race performance information (e.g., the final ten seconds that remain until the race was previously finished). - In use, the racecar(s) 10 may be coupled to the
slots 112 as is known in the art. The user may provide theprocessor 160 with the handicapping information or the race length information to make competition more fair and/or enjoyable, and theprocessor 160 may determine the start information, actuate the start displays 120 a, and check for false starts as described above. Theprocessor 160 may calculate the race performance information using data from thesensors 150, and theprocessor 160 may actuate the information display(s) 120 b and/or the audio device(s) 130 as described above. - It is understood that while certain forms of this invention have been illustrated and described, it is not limited thereto except insofar as such limitations are included in the following claims and allowable functional equivalents thereof.
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1. A slot track management system for use with at least one racecar, said system comprising:
a track having a plurality of slots that form at least a part of a raceway;
a plurality of metal strips adjacent said slots for conveying electrical current to the at least one racecar;
a starting line generally perpendicular to said slots;
a processor;
at least two south-pole sensors adjacent each said slot for detecting the presence of a racecar along said raceway, said sensors being adjacent said starting line and in data communication with said processor;
a start display corresponding to each respective slot, said start displays being in data communication with said processor;
at least one information display in data communication with said processor;
wherein said processor has programming for:
distinguishing between the at least one racecar based on data from said sensors;
calculating race performance information using said data from said sensors;
actuating said at least one information display to display said race performance information; and
actuating said start displays to display start information that includes a start time.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein said processor has programming for:
determining if a racecar crossed said starting line before said start time; and
actuating said at least one information display to display a false start signal if a racecar crossed said starting line before said start time.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
a first racecar has a magnetically-south side and a magnetically-north side;
a second racecar has a magnetically-south side and a magnetically-north side;
the magnetically-south side of the first racecar corresponds to the magnetically-north side of the second racecar; and
said processor distinguishes between the first and second racecars by relating said data from said sensors to the respective magnetically-south sides of the first and second racecars.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
an input device is in data communication with said processor for providing said processor with handicapping information; and
said processor has programming for determining said start information based on said handicapping information.
5. The system of claim 4 , wherein said race performance information includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of number of laps completed for each respective racecar, number of laps remaining for each respective racecar, lap speed information for each respective racecar, and comparison data for each respective racecar.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein said processor has programming for determining said start information based on track distance data.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
an input device is in data communication with said processor for providing said processor with race length information that includes a number of laps;
said processor has programming for determining said start information based on track distance data and said number of laps; and
said race performance information includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of number of laps completed for each respective racecar, number of laps remaining for each respective racecar, lap speed information for each respective racecar, and comparison data for each respective racecar.
8. The system of claim 7 , wherein said processor, said input device, said start displays, and said at least one information display are integral with said track.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein:
said processor is in data communication with an audio device; and
said processor includes programming for actuating said audio device.
10. The system of claim 2 , wherein:
at least one input device is in data communication with said processor for providing said processor with at least one item selected from the group consisting of handicapping information and race length information;
said race length information includes a number of laps; and
said processor has programming for determining said start information based on at least one item selected from the group consisting of said handicapping information and said race length information.
11. A slot track management system for use with at least one racecar, said system comprising:
a track having a plurality of slots that form at least a part of a raceway;
a plurality of metal strips adjacent said slots for conveying electrical current;
a starting line generally perpendicular to said slots;
a processor;
at least one sensor adjacent each said slot for detecting the presence of a racecar at a particular location along said raceway, said sensors being in data communication with said processor;
a start display corresponding to each respective slot, said start displays being in data communication with said processor; and
at least one information display in data communication with said processor.
12. The system of claim 11 , wherein:
said processor actuates said start displays to display start information;
said start information includes a start time;
said processor calculates race performance information using data from said sensors; and
said processor actuates said at least one information display to display said race performance information.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein:
said processor determines if a racecar crossed said starting line before said start time using data from said sensors; and
said processor actuates at least one item selected from the group consisting of one said start display and one said information display to display a false start signal if a racecar crossed said starting line before said start time.
14. The system of claim 12 , wherein:
an input device is in data communication with said processor for providing said processor with at least one item selected from the group consisting of handicapping information and race length information;
said race length information includes a number of laps; and
said processor determines said start information based on at least one item selected from the group consisting of said handicapping information and said race length information.
15. The system of claim 12 , wherein said race performance information includes at least one item selected from the group consisting of number of laps completed for each respective racecar, number of laps remaining for each respective racecar, lap speed information for each respective racecar, and comparison data for each respective racecar.
16. The system of claim 15 , wherein:
said processor is in data communication with an audio device; and
said processor actuates said audio device to audibly present said race performance information.
17. The system of claim 15 , wherein:
said processor compares said race performance information to prior race performance information; and
said processor actuates said at least one information display to display said comparison of said race performance information and said prior race performance information.
18. The system of claim 15 , wherein:
said processor is in data communication with an audio device;
said processor compares said race performance information to prior race performance information; and
said processor actuates said audio device to audibly present said comparison of said race performance information and said prior race performance information.
19. The system of claim 11 , wherein:
said at least one sensor adjacent each said slot is at least two south-pole sensors adjacent each said slot;
a first racecar has a magnetically-south side and a magnetically-north side;
a second racecar has a magnetically-south side and a magnetically-north side;
the magnetically-south side of the first racecar corresponds to the magnetically-north side of the second racecar; and
said processor distinguishes between the first and second racecars by relating data from said sensors to the respective magnetically-south sides of the first and second racecars.
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