Abstract: The present disclosure relates to bowling center systems and, more particularly, to bowling games, bowling systems and equipment used in a bowling center, for example. The bowling system, includes: one or more non-contact sensors which are configured to detect a position of a bowling ball as it is rolling down a bowling lane; a lighting system configured to light predetermined locations within a bowling centre in predetermined arrangements; and an electronic control system which receives signals from the one or more non-contact sensors, determines a position of the bowling ball on the bowling lane and provides signals to the lighting system to light the predetermined locations within the bowling centre in the predetermined arrangements.

Abstract: A bowling centre includes at least one bowling lane along which the bowl is rolled and having a rolling surface at one end of which are positioned the pins to be knocked down and at the opposite, longitudinal end of which is located the bowler's bay from where the bowl is thrown, the at least one lane including a side bumper running along each side of the lane and movable between a lowered position which allows the bowl to roll freely off the lane into a gutter which channels the bowl out of the lane, and a raised position for keeping the bowl on the bowling lane; an electronic control system configured to manage the at least one lane to implement a scoring program which calculates the score of the game played on the at least one lane; a lighting system includes a plurality of lighting units mounted on each side bumper, the lighting system being connected to the electronic control system which is configured to individually control each lighting unit in such a way as to light respective zones of each bumper in

Abstract: A device, in particular a keyboard, for data or command entry is disclosed. The device is suitable for entering data or commands into an electronic processing system, in particular, into an electronic system or apparatus for controlling a respective installation, such as an entertainment centre such as a bowling centre.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for managing signals to be broadcast at a bowling alley or the like a video signal comprising an image captured at the bowling alley is displayed at the bowling lane.

Abstract: Described is a system for managing at least one event in a bowling establishment or similar facility (10). The bowling establishment includes at least one lane (12) along which a bowl (13) is rolled and an apparatus (16) for setting up the pins (P) and returning the bowl (13). The system further includes elements for generating a signal relating to an event, the event advantageously producing a condition calling for service to be carried out on the pin setting up apparatus.

Abstract: Party kits are provided with are used in bowling environments, and more particularly to party kits having characters related to animated characters which are used in bowling environments including, for example, with automated bowling scoring systems. The party includes include party gifts having at least one character thereon related to one or more animated characters associated with a theme. The one or more animated characters are displayed on one or more systems in the bowling center. The kit also includes party supplies having the at least one character thereon which are related to the one or more animated characters displayed on the one or more systems in the bowling center.

Abstract: A device for displaying information, in particular for bowling alleys, comprises first detector mechanism, to detect an arrangement pattern of one or more bowling pins and generate a corresponding main detection signal, incorporating an identification code, and a control unit, connected to the first detector mechanism, for receiving the main detection signal at input; the control unit is set up in such a way that at output it transmits at least one animation according to the identification code incorporated in the main detection signal. The device is also equipped with a display element, connected to the control unit, for receiving the animation at input and allowing it to be displayed.

Abstract: In a process and apparatus for managing signals to be broadcast at a bowling alley or the like a video signal comprising an image captured at the bowling alley is displayed at the bowling lane.

Abstract: Party kits are provided with are used in bowling environments, and more particularly to party kits having characters related to animated characters which are used in bowling environments including, for example, with automated bowling scoring systems. The party includes include party gifts having at least one character thereon related to one or more animated characters associated with a theme. The one or more animated characters are displayed on one or more systems in the bowling center. The kit also includes party supplies having the at least one character thereon which are related to the one or more animated characters displayed on the one or more systems in the bowling center.