Abstract: A video gaming device which includes a game computer which is connected to a central computer and a plurality of player stations connected to the game computer. Connection of the player stations may be effected using an interface device which includes at least one serial port which has a transmit line for transmitting data to a player station and a receive line for receiving data from a player station, input port means and output port means for communication with the game computer, and processing means for routing data between the said serial port and the input and output port means.

Abstract: A collapsible playing section is removably attached to a player console and include casters as a stand alone amusement unit. A background includes three vertically aligned hoops, the medially one being rotated in a plane periodically out of alignment with the other two hoops which are stationary. One or more players in a coin operated game toss five balls in an attempt to pass the ball through all three hoops. A spring loaded telescoping link assembly for operating the moving hoop prevents ball jams. Points and prizes are assigned and awarded based on the number of hoops rung by a given player. More or fewer hoops, their speed of motion and the relative position of the movable hoop of hoops differ in different embodiments.

Abstract: A storage apparatus for use with pool cues and cone chalk. The storage apparatus includes a housing having upper and lower ends and a substantially vertical surface between the upper and lower ends. An upper member is attached to the upper end of the housing. The upper member has a plurality of openings extending therethrough. An intermediate member is attached to the housing below the upper member. The intermediate member has a plurality of openings extending therethrough corresponding to the plurality of openings in the upper member. The plurality of openings in the intermediate members are substantially vertically positioned below the plurality of openings in the upper member. A rod is attached to the upper member for locating the cone chalk. The openings in the upper and intermediate members are sized to receive a pool cue.

Abstract: A pair of velocity sensing devices are disposed on opposite sides of the proposed path of travel of a ball with the electromagnetic energy beams from the devices directed at acute angles to the proposed path of travel. Velocity signals generated by the two devices are averaged and converted to visible messages concerning the speed of the ball and its likely distance of travel has its flight not been interrupted. Velocity signals are also compared to generate a visible message concerning the deviation of the actual path of travel of the ball from the proposed path of travel.