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Out-shot calculator for dartsOut-shot calculator for darts description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080088090, Out-shot calculator for darts. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]Embodiments of the present invention are related generally to a computer-readable medium, device and system for calculating an optimal out-shot sequence in a game of darts based on a player's overall score and more particularly for calculating the out-shot sequence based on the player's overall score and shot preference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]Dart games may be played using a variety of dart board configurations and/or rules of play. English dart boards, for example, are often circular in shape and may be partitioned into multiple sections, each worth a predetermined number of points. In particular, an English dart board may be divided into twenty numbered sections, scoring from 1 to 20 points. In addition, each numbered section may be further divided into one or more subsections that correspond to a multiple of the numbered section. Thus, a dart that lands in a section that corresponds to a triple-18 (T18), for example, is worth 54 points (i.e., 18 multiplied by 3). The English dart board may further include a bullseye and a double-bullseye, commonly referred to as a cork and a double-cork, respectively. The cork may be worth 25 points and the double-cork may be worth 50 points. [0003]In "01" games, players typically begin with a score ending in 01 (e.g., 301, 501, 601, 801, 1001, etc.) and compete by endeavoring to be the first player to reduce his or her respective overall score to zero. More specifically, each player may take alternating turns shooting darts and may be allocated three consecutive dart shots per turn. The number of points earned on each dart shot may be subtracted from the shooting player's overall score. When the player's overall score is less than or equal to the maximum number of points that can be earned in one turn (e.g., the maximum number of points possible using three darts), the player may identify a sequence of shots, or "out-shots," whose sum equals the overall score, thereby enabling him or her to reach zero and win the match. [0004]In addition to requiring a winning player to be the first to reach an overall score of zero, the rules of the game may also require a double-out. In other words, the winning player must finish the game with a double throw (i.e., a double-score). For example, if the player has an overall score of 73, the player may win the game by hitting a triple-19 (T19) and a double-8 (D8), for a total of 73 points. Alternatively, the player may win the game by hitting a triple-11 (T11) and a double-20 (D20). Thus, for any given overall score there may be multiple, alternative out-shot sequences. The player's selection of an out-shot sequence may be a function of the particular rules of the game (e.g., the winning player must finish with a double-score instead of a single-score) and the player's shot preference, shooting strategy, and/or level of experience. For example, if the rules of the game require that the winner finish with a double throw and the player is skilled at hitting double-8 (D8), the player with an overall score of 73 may prefer an out-shot sequence that includes a triple-19 (T19) and double-8 (D8) over one that includes a triple-11 (T11) and a double-20 (D20). [0005]Determining an out-shot sequence for a particular overall score typically requires a series of calculations (e.g., multiplying and/or adding dart scores and then subtracting the product or total from an overall score). Because the overall score may have more than one viable out-shot sequence, a player may be required to perform numerous calculations to identify each possible alternative. In addition, the player may need to re-calculate the out-shot sequence each time the player's overall score changes due to a missed shot. For example, if the player has an overall score of 73 and aims for a triple-19 (T19) on the first shot but hits a triple-7 (T7) instead, the player may have to recalculate the out-shot sequence for the remaining two shots based on a remaining, overall score of 52. Thus, if the player still wants to finish with a double-8 (D8), the out-shot sequence for the player's remaining two shots may include a double-18 (D18) and a double-8 (D8), for a total of 52 points. [0006]Some players may find such calculations to be tedious or cumbersome, while others may find themselves prone to arithmetic errors during times of pressure, such as during competitive events. Therefore, there is a need for a device that enables a dart player to conveniently and accurately determine an optimal out-shot sequence, or alternative out-shot sequences, based on the player's overall score and/or shot preference. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007]The described embodiments contemplate a computer-readable medium, device and system for calculating an out-shot sequence in a game of darts. In one embodiment, the computer-readable medium may include computer-executable instructions for receiving an overall score associated with a player's game, computing an out-shot sequence based on the overall score, and outputting the out-shot sequence to the player. The out-shot sequence may include a plurality of dart scores having a sum that is equal to the overall score. In another embodiment, the computer-readable medium may include computer-executable instructions for receiving a default out-shot preference and/or a specific out-shot preference and computing the out-shot sequence based on the default out-shot preference, the specific out-shot preference, or both. [0008]The device may include an input component, a processing component, and an output component. The input component may receive an overall score from the player. The processing component may be in communication with the input component and may execute software instructions for computing an out-shot sequence based on the overall score. The output component may be in communication with the input component and the processing component and may provide the out-shot sequence to the player. The input component may further receive an out-shot preference from the player and the processing component may compute the out-shot sequence based on the overall score and the out-shot preference. [0009]The system may include a website that is accessible to the player via a communications network and a server that is in communication with the website. The website may receive an overall score from the player and the server may execute software instructions for computing an out-shot sequence based on the overall score. The server may display the out-shot sequence on the website. [0010]This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0011]The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purposes of illustration, there is shown in the drawings example embodiments; however, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed. In the drawings: [0012]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example device for computing an out-shot sequence in a game of darts; [0013]FIG. 2 is an isometric illustration of an example device according to an embodiment; [0014]FIG. 3 is a diagram of an example system in which aspects of the invention may be implemented; and [0015]FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate a flow diagram of an example method for computing an out-shot sequence in a game of darts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS [0016]The inventive subject matter is described with specificity to meet statutory requirements. However, the description of the preferred embodiments itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. Moreover, although the term "step" may be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the term should not be interpreted as requiring any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless otherwise stated. [0017]FIG. 1 is a block diagram of example device 100 for computing an optimal out-shot sequence in a game of darts, such as English darts, for example. Device 100 may assist dart players in learning how to quickly and accurately calculate an out-shot sequence and to end a game using the fewest number of darts. In addition, device 100 may provide dart players potential out-shot sequences based on general shooting principles and/or personal shooting preferences and strategies. [0018]A dart player may enter his or her remaining overall score into device 100. The dart player may also enter a score for a particular turn and device 100 may calculate the remaining overall score. Device 100 may also automatically compute and provide a suggested out-shot sequence to the player based on the inputted or calculated remaining score. [0019]For example, in an "01," game of English darts, each of the player's dart scores may be subtracted from the player's overall score. If the player is first in reducing his or her overall score to zero, the player may win the game. Thus, the out-shot sequence may be a series of two or more dart scores that, when added together, have a total score that is equal the player's overall score. Each dart score in the out-shot sequence computed by device 100 may be a single-score, a double-score, a triple-score, or a zero-score (e.g., a single-10 (S10) may be worth 10 points, a double-10 (D10) worth 20 points, and a triple-10 worth 30 points). If the player hits each dart score in the suggested out-shot sequence computed by device 100, the player may reduce his or her overall score to zero and win the game. 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