Abstract: A table tennis blade for playing table tennis with a ball includes a handle, a paddle extending from the handle having a generally circular configuration, one or more sources of light mounted to the handle or the paddle and/or a sensor mounted to the handle and/or the paddle. The sensor may be in communication with the light and may be configured to illuminate the light when the paddle strikes the ball.

Abstract: An aerial support structure for capturing an image of a target via a camera mounted thereon includes a support platform, a frame mounted to the support platform and a beam movably attached to the frame. A camera platform suspends and is axially spaced from the support platform by a plurality of support cables. An actuator is mounted to one of the support platform and the frame, and the actuator is associated with each of the plurality of support cables. Operation of the actuator causes the beam to move with respect to the frame, thereby moving the camera platform relative to the support platform.

Abstract: An electronically-scored game comprises an electronic controller and at least one sensor operatively connected with the controller, the at least one sensor adapted to detect at least one activity associated with the game and to generate a signal. A memory stores information corresponding to a plurality of audible recordings, the memory operatively connected with the controller. A sound generator is operatively connected with the controller. A speaker is operatively connected with the sound generator. Upon detection of the at least one activity associated with the game, the signal from the sensor activates the controller to cause at least one of the plurality of audible recordings to be selected and played by the sound generator through the speaker.

Abstract: A method for remotely detecting deception in information from a subject at a first location by a first interpreter positioned at a second location remote from the first location utilizing a polygraph instrument including at least one physiologic detection instrument. The method includes the steps of positioning the subject in the first location, administering the at least one physiologic detection instrument to the subject to monitor at least one physical property of the subject, prompting the subject with a stimulation, the subject responding to the stimulation with information, detecting the at least one physical property of the subject, transmitting the detected at least one physical property of the subject and the information to the second remote location and evaluating the transmitted at least one physical property and the information at the remote location. The first interpreter utilizes the polygraph instrument to evaluate the transmitted physical property and the information.

Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.

Abstract: A dartboard cover for covering a dartboard in an aesthetically pleasing manner wherein the dartboard cover includes a frame having a central aperture and a graphic panel removably mountable in the central aperture. A rib extends from a rear surface of the frame and is removably engagable with an upper edge of the dartboard to removably mount the dartboard cover to the dartboard.

Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.

Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a game piece including a playing surface, a first endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and a second endwall extending generally perpendicularly from the playing surface at an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. The game piece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. The first endwall having a first wall length and a first goal is located along the first endwall. The first goal is comprised of a proximity sensor and has a first goal length. A continuous play goal mechanism is mounted proximate the first goal that urges the game piece away from the first goal when the game piece enters the first goal.

Abstract: An image capturing mechanism for capturing an image of a target includes a support platform, a camera platform suspended from the support platform by a support cable, a camera mounted to the camera platform and a stabilization mechanism associated with the camera. A first end of the support cable is mounted to the support platform and a second end of the support cable is mounted to the camera platform. The stabilization mechanism stabilizes the captured image of the camera. Methods for capturing images utilizing the image capturing mechanism and advertising that may be associated with the device are also disclosed. An advertising medium is mounted to the support platform or the camera platforms to provide noticeable advertising space in a venue where the image capturing mechanism is utilized.

Abstract: Event participants in attendance at a plurality of different event venues can locate, edit and print images of themselves in their respective seating locations. A venue database is provided that contains data for a plurality of venues. For each venue, the venue database includes past events that occurred at the venue for a predetermined past time period and the associated event date, a venue seating chart, event participant images captured at past events at a plurality of different seating locations, and data related to the event type for at least some of the past events. The user searches the data in the venue database to identify a past event of interest. A venue seating chart associated with the past event of interest is displayed, the user selects a seating location on the seating chart, and one or more event participant images captured at the past event of interest at the selected seating location is displayed.

Abstract: A game table for playing a game with a gamepiece includes a playing surface and the gamepiece is movable along the playing surface through the application of gaming forces. A first endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and has a first wall length. A second endwall extends generally perpendicularly from the playing surface and is located on an opposite side of the playing surface from the first endwall. A first goal, comprised of at least one proximity sensor, is located along the first endwall and has a first goal length. The first goal length is adjustable.

Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.

Abstract: A cabinet comprises a first panel, a frame supporting the first panel, and a second panel adapted to slidingly engage with the frame. At least one game apparatus is mounted to a first surface of the first panel. The cabinet is adapted to function as a wall-mounted board game cabinet in a wall-mounted configuration and as a table-mounted board game cabinet in a table-mounted configuration.

Abstract: A cabinet for housing a dart game board includes an upper portion and a base portion. The upper portion is provided with a slot sized to accept a light fixture and an eyebolt for securing the cabinet to a fixed support. A face board with an opening sized and shaped to receive the dart game board may be assembled with the upper portion. The base portion is provided with a hinged door and with a supporting member extending from the base portion. The cabinet is delivered to a consumer in an unassembled state.