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Method and system for using skill-based gaming strategies with bowlingRelated Patent Categories: Games Using Tangible Projectile, BowlingMethod and system for using skill-based gaming strategies with bowling description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070191125, Method and system for using skill-based gaming strategies with bowling. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/495,494, entitled "Method And System For Using Skill-Based Gaming Strategies With Bowling", which was filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Aug. 15, 2003, and is incorporated by reference herein. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The invention is generally related to bowling and more specifically to a method and system for using skill-based gaming strategies with bowling. BACKGROUND ART [0003] Bowling has always been skillful; however, there has never been any substantial need for a diverse strategy. Each frame you bowl, you bowl for a strike, if you miss the strike, then you attempt to hit a spare. The strategy remains consistent each throw, knock down all ten pins in one or two throws. X Bowling introduces a substantial strategy to bowling. This new innovation will dynamically increase the interest in the already very popular game of bowling by providing prizes for specific scores and achievements, including monetary "JackPot" prizes. The ultimate "JackPot" prize can be a progressive number that starts at a substantial dollar value such as one million dollars. X Bowling capitalizes on two of the largest cash businesses in the world, bowling and skill-based gaming. X Bowling was created to provide an innovative addition to the standard game of bowling. It is intended to challenge a bowler's skill through a hardware and software solution called the Skill Challenge Network (SCN). In addition to challenging the bowler's skill, it will also introduce the need to employ strategy to the skill game of bowling with several of our challenges. DISCLOSURE OF INVENTION [0004] A variation of the traditional game of bowling combines skill-based gaming methods and systems for maximizing interest and strategy within a traditional bowling scoring and playing environment to enable the bowler to compete for prizes. In one embodiment, the bowler is rewarded for exactly bowling a predetermined score. Such score is chosen by the bowler, by a third party, or randomly generated. Such score is chosen prior to the first frame or at another designated time. Prizes are awarded based on how close the bowler comes to bowling the exact score required. Games may be played at an individual level, as a competition among bowlers at a given bowling alley, or between a plurality of bowling alleys. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0005] FIG. 1 is a matrix showing an exemplary overview of the various functions that X-Bowling roles are able to access in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0006] FIG. 2 shows an exemplary network architecture of an X-Bowling network in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0007] FIG. 3 shows an exemplary network architecture of an X-Bowling network with respect to X-Bowling applications/services in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0008] FIG. 4 is a matrix showing an exemplary overview of subsystem functionality in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0009] FIG. 5 shows an example of a Cratos data model that can be applied to exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0010] FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of exemplary hardware, software, and networking components of a fully integrated X-Bowling challenge system in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0011] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an exemplary physical layout of X-Bowling challenge system hardware components in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0012] FIG. 8 shows a block diagram of an exemplary game flow and system integration of the primary challenge processes in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0013] FIG. 9 shows a block diagram of an exemplary user functional process from registration through challenge play in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0014] FIG. 10 shows a block diagram of exemplary POS (point of sale) hardware components and transactions processes in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0015] FIG. 11 shows an exemplary screen view of an X Bowling initial home page and navigation screen available over the WWW in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0016] FIG. 12 shows an exemplary screen view of a player interface that can be located at a bowling lane in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0017] FIG. 13 shows an exemplary screen view of summary information for a player starting a challenge on the player interface at a bowling lane in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0018] FIG. 14 shows an exemplary screen view of the process by which players can select registered players on the scoring system to activate an X-Bowling challenge on the player interface at a bowling lane in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. [0019] FIG. 15 shows an exemplary screen view of a game interface and navigation for the player interface located at a bowling lane in accordance with exemplary embodiments of the invention. Continue reading about Method and system for using skill-based gaming strategies with bowling... 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