199 results about "Car racing" patented technology

A system for providing on-line sport competition in real-time. A server computer executes game playing software which is connected via a network to a plurality of player client computers. Hardware accessories at the player's locating permit the entry of real-time playing data such as driving conditions in a race game, which are used by the game playing software executed on the server. The game playing software determines at predetermined intervals the relative performance of players playing a game, based on competition skill, which forms the basis for determining winners, and participants in future competitions. The performance information is sent to the client computers of players engaged in the game. The overall rank of each player is calculated after each competition to group players having similar skill levels and serves as entry criteria in future competitions.

This relates to a bicycle saddle of the type that presents two identical portions (1, 1′) longitudinally symmetrical. Thanks to its special conformation, said saddle permits the cyclist to avoid the occurrence of pathologies normally caused by the use of a racing saddle of commonly known types, eliminating the crushing of the vascular structure of the perineum, as well as the testicles of male cyclists and the clitoris of female cyclists. The special geometry permits a pedaling action without causing friction of the thigh muscles, in particular the delicate and adducent muscles.

Land transportation vehicles using pneumatic tires loose air over time, including tractor trailers, private vehicles, race cars and other vehicle classifications. Tire pressure is important, but only a small number of attendants are concerned. Our invention is an automatic device which supplies air to tractor trailer tires using an onboard air supply. This air, supplied to the rotary air chamber system can be adjusted to a desired tire air pressure by the individual driver to suitable levels of load weights, climates, travel speed and terrain. Rotating tires at high speeds build up friction raising tire pressure to dangerous levels. This will be corrected by built in relief valves. To maintain and verify tire pressures each tire is protected by check valves and visible pressure gauges. The rotary air chamber automates, corrects continuously the neglect of proper tire maintenance, adds road safety for users and public alike.

In a car racing game, one player is given a crown in racecourse units which indicates that the player is the fastest player (champion) of the racecourse. A player can play a crown competition with the player possessing the crown aiming to acquire the crown. For example, when a player Px challenges the crown of the racecourse 1, the player Px operates a player's car PC and plays a match against a player Pa who is a crown-possessing player of the racecourse 1. Specifically, the player Px plays a match against a ghost car GC controlled based on ghost data Ga1 of the player Pa for the racecourse 1. When the player Px has won the match, the crown of the racecourse 1 possessed by the player Pa is transferred to (acquired by) the player Px.

The present invention relates to systems and methods for playing an instant ticket-based entertainment game combining elements of chance and player skill. In an embodiment of the present invention, a game player receives an electronic scratch-off instant ticket from a central server over a communications network (e.g., a mobile phone network). The instant ticket may provide an instant prize and may also provide entry into an inter-active multiplayer bonus game (e.g., a car racing game) by awarding the game player with at least one game attribute (e.g., car type, time in which to complete race) to be used during play of the bonus game. Scores are reported to the game server upon completion of the game and winners are determined by the game server based on game player rankings at various checkpoints throughout the bonus game. Another embodiment of the present invention may include a mystery promotion prize feature.

The present invention concerns a controller for use with racing games and simulations running on a personal computer which includes a specially adapted attachment mechanism for desktop mounting. A particular embodiment of the controller includes a housing for removably attaching the controller to a desktop and a rotatable steering wheel mounted to the housing for manipulating the game object. An clamping assembly is received in the housing. An adjustable arm is pivotally connected to the clamping assembly and includes a substantially curved bridging portion and a distal end, the bridging portion extending to an underside of the desktop such that the distal end opposes an extension of the housing on an upper side of the desktop. The clamping assembly binds the desktop between the arm and the housing. A first embodiment of the clamping assembly includes a retention tube received in the housing having a first end and a threaded second end. A clamp is pivotally connected to the retention tube first end. A shaft has a threaded portion and a head. The threaded portion is received in the retention tube threaded second end and the bead is received in an arm bore such that turning the clamp engages the shaft to move the arm closer to the housing thereby binding the desktop between the arm and the housing. A second embodiment of the clamping assembly includes a bolt having a threaded portion and a knob. The threaded portion is received in the threaded bore of the housing such that turning the knob brings the arm closer to the housing thereby binding the desktop between the arm and the housing.

A freestanding collision obstacle is disclosed which is propelled away from a collision obstacle sensing apparatus by the force of a collision event that occurs when a moving object, for example a toy vehicle such as a racecar, collides with the collision obstacle. A collision obstacle sensing apparatus is disclosed which incorporates a collision obstacle and a collision obstacle sensor, the latter of which senses the presence or absence of the collision obstacle. The collision obstacle sensing apparatus is thus used to detect an event time as the time of a collision event. Use of a collision obstacle and a collision obstacle sensing apparatus in each lane at the finish line of a multilane raceway, with the moving objects individually confined to respective lanes of the raceway, enables electronic determination of the outcome of a race. Preferred embodiments are disclosed using optical and / or capacitance sensors.

A computer controlled toy car racing game that can be played by a plurality of players. If less than a maximum number of players is present at the beginning of a race, a computer controller operates the remaining race cars such that each race includes all of the race cars. The racing game includes numerous sensors positioned above the racing course that relay control commands to each of the race cars. If a race car is computer controlled or computer assisted, the control commands are created by the computer controller. If the race car is controlled by a player, the control commands include information from a throttle and steering wheel used by the player. Upon completion of a race, the computer controller controls each of the race cars to bring the race cars back to a point on the race course near the start / finish line.

An adapter for retrofitting to a stock engine for use in performance racing. The adapter is fitted between a stock air filter and a stock throttle or carburetor and provides a safe and secure mounting point for nitrous oxide / fuel injection nozzles or spray bars. Two embodiments are disclosed: the first for use directly between the air filter and the throttle body or carburetor and the second for installation using standard air hoses.

Barrel racing rodeo pant systems are provided with pockets which retain a protector element for the protection of the barrel racer. The pant system may comprise a pair of pants having a pocket secured to at least one leg which retains a protector element. Pant systems may also comprise a pocket secured to at least one pant leg and configured to retain a protector element at a location corresponding to the anatomy of a human leg between the ankle and the knee. Further, the pocket is elastically tensionable to allow the protector element to move in response to elastic tension generated in the pocket. Elastically tensionable material is provided to form the pocket in some embodiments. The protector element may also locate to a position when the elastically tensionable material conforms to a portion of human leg. The protector element in some embodiments is removably insertable in the pocket.

The invention discloses a toy racing vehicle capable of being controlled by human body brain wave intensity. The toy racing vehicle comprises a brain wave cap A, a brain wave cap B and a toy racing vehicle body, the same design is adopted for the brain wave cap A and the brain wave cap B, the brain wave cap A and the brain wave cap B respectively comprises a power module, a brain wave detecting module and a Bluetooth sending module, and each brain wave detecting module comprises a brain wave chip, a forehead electrode and an ear clip electrode. The toy racing vehicle body takes a single chip microcomputer as a core and comprises a two-wheel-drive toy vehicle carrier, a number one Bluetooth receiving module, a number two Bluetooth receiving module, a power module, a motor drive module, a man-machine interaction module and functional keys. Starting, stopping, direction and speed of the toy racing vehicle body are controlled by collecting brain wave intensity in different attentions of a person, and brain wave idea confrontation games in the modes of double tug-of-war and single racing are developed. The toy racing vehicle has the functions of developing and training human body attention intensity and the like.

In a car racing game, one player is given a crown in racecourse units which indicates that the player is the fastest player (champion) of the racecourse. A player can play a crown competition with the player possessing the crown aiming to acquire the crown. For example, when a player Px challenges the crown of the racecourse 1, the player Px operates a player's car PC and plays a match against a player Pa who is a crown-possessing player of the racecourse 1. Specifically, the player Px plays a match against a ghost car GC controlled based on ghost data Ga1 of the player Pa for the racecourse 1. When the player Px has won the match, the crown of the racecourse 1 possessed by the player Pa is transferred to (acquired by) the player Px.

A model car racing simulator game which employs a unique, configurable guide blade and rails system which consist of a plurality of brush connections and rails to create a unique path for power and control data to individual toy vehicles so that they may change lanes and race in the same lane to more realistically emulate actual automotive racing. Modular power base units are described herein allowing a larger field of vehicles to race simultaneously. Such a field of vehicles ranges in size from 1 to 25 or more vehicles within this description and may include more depending upon rail and guide configuration implemented. The invention includes track segments as well as processing and display means which allow for lane changes, lap counting and timing, pit stops. The invention includes a control device which allows control of a subset of features including though not limited to vehicle steering, vehicle speed, braking, lights, brake lights.

The present invention provides a system and method for combining asymmetrical camera views from a front racing and a back facing camera. Resizing and quality enhancement techniques are used to bring both front and back camera to same quality. Further, a panoramic mode of from camera and back camera are utilized to create a uniform stitching

Disclosed is an automated manual mechanical stepless speed change device. A brake is arranged on the left while an accelerator is arranged on the right, the automated manual mechanical stepless speed change device is intrinsically safe, the brake and the accelerator cannot be stepped mistakenly and can be stepped simultaneously, and black smoke is eliminated. A lotus-shaped gear shifting handle with a lotus petal type clutch switch can be used in a purely manual mode and an automatic mode, and is connected with a gear shifting handle of an electric transmission box via hard and soft chain links, a traditional gear transmission box is upgraded into the stepless speed change device via a three-loop PID (proportion integration differentiation) adjuster, automatic gear shift and trip stop are realized according to driving intention, a computer program with the functions is developed, automobile maneuverability such as stableness and comfortableness or fast speed and high power can be optionally set by means of human-machine interaction HMI, and accordingly a driver can randomly drive an automobile with the automated manual mechanism stepless speed change device with facility. The automated manual mechanical stepless speed change device further comprises an upgraded clutch and brake system speed changing device, two semi-stroke mechanical clutch draw bars, a semi-stroke brake draw bar and a semi-stroke scribing resistance type clutch draw bar, and the upgraded clutch and brake system speed changing device shields clutch actions and leads an engine to be idle during braking after the speed of the automobile exceeds a set value.

A computer controlled toy car racing game that can be played by a plurality of players. If less than a maximum number of players is present at the beginning of a race, a computer controller operates the remaining race cars such that each race includes all of the race cars. The racing game includes numerous sensors positioned above the racing course that relay control commands to each of the race cars. If a race car is computer controlled or computer assisted, the control commands are created by the computer controller. If the race car is controlled by a player, the control commands include information from a throttle and steering wheel used by the player. Upon completion of a race, the computer controller controls each of the race cars to bring the race cars back to a point on the race course near the start / finish line.

A venue transformation and construction method is disclosed that creates a tropical style swimming lagoon at an infield site of a race or activity circuit facility, the infield site being contained within a race or activity circuit perimeter. The transformation includes demolishing at least part of the infield site; excavating material from an area within the infield site; and forming a basin for a large water body having a surface area of at least 3,000 m2. Water containment walls are constructed on a first section and a sloped access area is formed on a second section of the basin for a beach. A barrier is included to control access to the beach. At least one additional recreational facility is constructed around the basin and a connection is provided that connects the outfield of the race or activity circuit with the infield site to allow transit of vehicles and / or people.

A motorcycle construction permits a rider to assume either a first, elevated crouched racing position, or a second lowered, reclined, feet-forward “custom chopper” position. The motorcycle includes a main frame assembly having a front wheel suspension assembly and a set of handlebars, and a rear wheel suspension assembly with a rear wheel, and a combined engine / transmission assembly. The main frame has a seat for a driver, and a driver footpeg assembly. The footpegs provide a fore position for use with the reclined “custom chopper” position, allowing the driver's legs to be extended in a forward direction for using the fore footpeg position. The footpegs provide an aft position for use with the elevated crouched racing position. A seat moving assembly moves the driver seat between the first elevated position, used with the aft footpeg position, and the second, lowered seat position is used with the fore footpegs position.

A system for indicating race position to spectators of a race, includes lights on the race participants that are configured to provide visual displays to the spectators indicating the position of the respective racer. The race participants also carry a receiver and a controller for receiving a signal indicating race position and selecting the appropriate visual display based on the received signal. The visual display can be a series of lights, such as linear arrays of LEDs, where the color, number, pattern and / or position of the lights indicates race position. The system can also be used to highlight selected racers of interest, for example in conjunction with information being relayed over the public address system of the racetrack.

The invention discloses a method and device for controlling moving of a virtual control object in augmented reality, and a terminal. The method comprises the following steps: generating a virtual moving area within a current image collection range of control equipment; generating the virtual control object within the virtual moving area; and in accordance with real moving of the control equipment,adjusting the position of a virtual control identifier in the virtual moving area, and guiding the virtual control object to implement virtual moving through the position of the virtual control identifier. According to the method, the device and the terminal provided by the invention, technical problems of related techniques that a provided rocker-based racing control mode under an AR scene is relatively complex and relatively poor in game experience can be solved.

An aerodynamic racing bicycle is provided. The racing bicycle may have a rear rim brake positioned below a drive portion of a chain and above a chain stay for reducing the aerodynamic drag on the bicycle.

An adjustable weight system and method for adjusting the center of gravity and front and rear axle weights of a model race car. The adjustable weight system includes a cylinder having screw threads that are configured to form complemental threads in a surface surrounding a bore of an object that the cylinder is placed within. The cylinder is configured to engage a tool for adjustably positioning the cylinder within the bore and forming the complemental threads. The methods for adjusting the center of gravity and front and rear axle weights each include selecting a desired center of gravity location, front axle weight, or rear axle weight, placing at least a front or rear wheel of the car on a scale, and moving an adjustable weight on the car's chassis until the desired and actual center of gravity, front axle weight, or rear axle weight are approximately equal.

The invention discloses a jet power vehicle and vessel, comprising a vehicle and vessel body, a control system and a jet engine; a control rotating device is arranged in the vehicle and vessel body; the jet engine is arranged on the control rotating device; the control rotating device is connected with a control system; the jet engine is connected with the control system; the jet power vehicle and vessel adopts new jet power, overcomes multiple problems existing in the traditional vehicle and vessel, utilizes the thrust generated by the jet engine to push the vehicle and vessel to go forward or go backward, omits mechanical driven systems, such as a clutch, a speed changer, a transmission shaft, a transmission whee, a propeller and the like, and realizes the functional characteristics that the traditional vehicle and vessel does not have. The jet power vehicle and vessel has the advantages of greatly simplifying vehicle chassis facilities, simplifying the control procedure, improving the control performance, improving the acceleration ability, improving the vehicle and vessel speed, reducing tyre abrasion, lowering the weight of vehicle body, lowering energy consumption, balancing the weight distribution of the front shaft and the rear shaft of the vehicle, saving the space in the vehicle, omitting an electrified railway, lightening wheels and rail abrasion and the like. The jet power vehicle and vessel can bring vehicle and vessel industrial revolution, and creates the extremely high speed in the sport history of motorcycle races.

An extruded track for racing small wooden or other material gravity propelled cars like those raced by the Cub Scouts, Awanas and other organizations. The extrusions has a continuous slot on the bottom which allows hex head bolts to be snugly held. This features allows attachments such as the stand starting gate, and other accessories to be easily attached and adjusted with out additional machining, therefore saving on manufacturing costs. The extrusion, also, has a cleared out area on the top of the track to allow extra clearance for weights attached to the bottom of the car. The end extrusion is specially designed to allow for braking of the cars.

The open frame form of the polyhedron-shaped game structures are disclosed for playing a three-dimensional racing game. A variety of spacers and polyhedron shapes are introduced to configure the shape of the present invention. The preferred embodiment of the game structure is constructed with cubic frame and orbital routes. Each player has single set of game pieces and advances each game piece on the game structure according to the number shown on the die. The players are challenged to race and capture the opponent's game pieces according to their strategic plan. After orbiting the game structure, the first player who races back all of his or her game pieces to the predetermined finish point becomes the winner.

A nanometer lithium iron phosphate power cell with super-high rate and super long cycle life and a manufacturing method thereof. Based on weight percentage, the manufacturing method comprises the following steps of: 1) controlling environmental humidity; 2) preparing a LFP premixing liquid; 3) carrying out sand milling; 4) carrying out high magnetic filtering; 5) filtering by a filter; 6) preparing a glue solution; 7) preparing a slurry; 8) coating carbon aluminium foil and pole shoe coating; 9) processing the pole shoe by a hot roller; 10) baking in vacuum; 11) examining. The processed and manufactured nanometer lithium iron phosphate cell provided by the invention has much more excellent internal resistance, cycle performance, high rate discharge performance and low temperature performance than cells manufactured by common technologies; the self-discharge rate of the cell provided by the invention is much lower than that of the cells manufactured by common technologies; the cycle life of the cell provided by the invention at high rate is increased from 2000 times to over 8000 times; and the properties of the cell provided by the invention can all meet requirements of cells for electric vehicles and racing cars.

The invention provides an unmanned racing car steering clutch mechanism. The unmanned racing car steering clutch mechanism comprises a steering engine assembly, a clutch driving assembly, a wheel steering assembly and a fixed bottom plate. The wheel steering assembly comprises a steering column and a second gear, the steering column is rotationally arranged on the fixed bottom plate, and the second gear is fixedly arranged on the steering column; the clutch driving assembly comprises a clutch motor and a lead screw, and the clutch motor is fixedly arranged on the fixed bottom plate; and the steering engine assembly comprises a steering engine fixing frame and a steering engine, the bottom of the steering engine fixing frame is matched with the lead screw, and an output shaft of the steering engine is connected with a first gear so that the first gear can be engaged with or disengaged from the second gear. According to the invention, the technical problem that automatic steer-by-wire steering of the existing racing car is achieved by connecting a steering motor with a steering rod for rotation and then driving a tire by the steering rod to rotate, but the motor is powered off at themoment and the fact that a driver rotates a steering rod through a steering wheel can be influenced by the resistance of the motor when the steering mode is switched to a manned driving mode, and consequently steering is difficult is solved.

The Tempt Destiny interactive sports game method pertains to a method of playing an interactive sports game while observing or listening to a live or recorded broadcast sporting event. This invention embodies playing cards that describe the occurrences of the method of play and rules of the sporting event and commercial advertisements that are typically broadcast during the event. When a participant's card matches the play or occurrence during the broadcast sporting event, the participant claims the card and its point value. During a commercial break, participants can exchange cards from the card sets to alter their hand. The participant with the most points totaled from the cards claimed, wins the hand. The game method can be applied to football, baseball, car racing, etc. Since participants are not predicting the plays of the sporting event, no extensive knowledge of the sport is required to play.