Patents by Inventor Christie L. Lynch

Christie L. Lynch has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20030195022
    Abstract: A system for tracking players is provided. The system includes one or more player systems, such as a device worn on the arm of each player in a paintball arena. Each player system generates coordinate data and control data, such as data showing the identity of the player, the status of the player, or other suitable control data. A tracking controller receiving the coordinate data and control data, such as by transmitting the coordinate data and the control data over a wireless media from each player system to the tracking controller. The tracking controller performs one or more functions based on the control data, such as mapping the location of one or more players, showing the status of one or more players, and keeping score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Inventors: Randal G. Lynch, Christie L. Lynch
  • Patent number: 6569011
    Abstract: A system for tracking players is provided. The system includes one or more player systems, such as a device worn on the arm of each player in a paintball arena. Each player system generates coordinate data and control data, such as data showing the identity of the player, the status of the player, or other suitable control data. A tracking controller receiving the coordinate data and control data, such as by transmitting the coordinate data and the control data over a wireless media from each player system to the tracking controller. The tracking controller performs one or more functions based on the control data, such as mapping the location of one or more players, showing the status of one or more players, and keeping score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2003
    Assignee: Battlepaint, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Lynch, Christie L. Lynch
  • Patent number: 6561809
    Abstract: A computer controlled virtual battlefield simulator system that calculates virtual strikes on a playing field, such as a paintball playing field, that can eliminate players of the game by informing them via wireless communications that they have been eliminated from play. The system also tracks player movements on the field, the amount of virtual supplies and virtual support services the players and teams have in their possession. A player's equipment may include a wireless Tracking and Elimination Device that is carried on the person and is used to communicate with the computer system. Portable Arming Devices are located on the objectives for the players to arm, disarm, or repair the objective using their Tracking and Elimination Devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2003
    Assignee: Battlepaint, Inc.
    Inventors: Randall G. Lynch, Christie L. Lynch