Global Patent Index - EP 0492342 B1

EP 0492342 B1 19950823 - Electronic scoring device for tennis matches.

Title (en)

Electronic scoring device for tennis matches.

Title (de)

Elektronische Zähleinrichtung für Tenniswettkämpfe.

Title (fr)

Dispositif électronique de marque pour matches de tennis.

Publication

EP 0492342 B1 19950823 (DE)

Application

EP 91121526 A 19911216

Priority

DE 4041419 A 19901221

Abstract (en)

[origin: US5134565A] A device for controlling tennis competitions with a scoring display for the public or in miniaturized form on a device carried by the tennis player. There are push-buttons for each opponent to enter the winning points into a computer and the scoring display shows the results in the usual way for tennis. An input before the match states the right of service for the following games including tie breaks, which will also be shown on the scoring display. With the inputs stop watch timer(s) start to run and control the time rules of the tennis competitions, which may be shown by analog signs around the circumference of the scoring display in one embodiment. With a functional push-button one can switch to the scoring display the real time and other important dates for tennis competitions.

IPC 1-7

A63B 71/06; G07C 1/22

IPC 8 full level

G04G 9/00 (2006.01); G07C 1/22 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

G04G 9/0064 (2013.01 - EP US); G07C 1/22 (2013.01 - EP US); Y10S 273/26 (2013.01 - EP US)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

FR GB IT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

US 5134565 A 19920728; EP 0492342 A1 19920701; EP 0492342 B1 19950823; HK 69496 A 19960426

DOCDB simple family (application)

US 67266091 A 19910322; EP 91121526 A 19911216; HK 69496 A 19960418