SYSTEMS FOR FACILITATING INTERACTIVE GAMING

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Generally, the present disclosure relates to the field of amusement devices. More specifically, the present disclosure relates to systems for facilitating interactive gaming.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Arcade games have been played by players for decades, and are used as a means of entertainment by many Games are constantly improving, with new components being constantly added to games by game creators.

Accordingly, arcade games, including multiple vehicles are known. Further, these games allow players to engage in gaming after taking control of certain in-game vehicles.

Further, arcade games are also known to make use of RFID sensors to enable gaming.

However, arcade games including tank shaped vehicles with individual control systems, enabling interactive gaming to be performed under a pre-determined and pre-disclosed set of rules are rare.

Therefore, there is a need for improved systems for facilitating interactive gaming that may overcome one or more of the above-mentioned problems and/or limitations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form, that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter. Nor is this summary intended to be used to limit the claimed subject matter's scope.

Disclosed herein is a system for facilitating interactive gaming, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system may include an arena. Further, the arena may include at least one gaming area bounded by at least one wall along a periphery of the at least one gaming area. Further, the system may include one or more vehicles. Further, the one or more vehicles may be configured to be mobile. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a propulsion assembly disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the propulsion assembly may be configured to propel the each vehicle in a plurality of directions in relation to the each vehicle. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a launch assembly disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the launch assembly may be configured for launching a plurality of pellets on the one or more vehicles. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include at least one vehicle sensor disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor may be configured to generate at least one vehicle sensor data. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may be associated a plurality hit events. Further, a hit event of the plurality of hit events may be associated with a pellet hitting the each vehicle. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include at least one vehicle actuator disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator may be operationally coupled to the launch assembly and the propulsion assembly. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator may be configured to perform at least one vehicle actuator operation. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator operation may include launching the plurality of pellets. Further, the at least one actuator operation may include propelling the each vehicle in the plurality of directions. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include at least one controller associated with the each vehicle. Further, the at least one controller may be communicatively coupled with the at least one vehicle actuator. Further, the at least one controller may be configured to control the at least one vehicle actuator based on at least one input command. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a at least one input device communicatively coupled to the at least one controller. Further, the at least one input device may be associated with at least one player. Further, the at least one input device may be configured for generating the at least one input command based on at least one input action. Further, the at least one input action may be associated with the at least one player. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a processing device communicatively coupled with the at least one vehicle sensor. Further, the processing device may be configured for analyzing the at least one vehicle sensor data associated with the each vehicle. Further, the processing device may be configured for generating a score associated with the each vehicle based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device may be configured for determining at least one winner based on the score. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a communication device configured for transmitting the at least one winner and the score to at least one display device. Further, the at least one display device may be configured to display the at least one winner and the score.

Both the foregoing summary and the following detailed description provide examples and are explanatory only. Accordingly, the foregoing summary and the following detailed description should not be considered to be restrictive. Further, features or variations may be provided in addition to those set forth herein. For example, embodiments may be directed to various feature combinations and sub-combinations described in the detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrate various embodiments of the present disclosure. The drawings contain representations of various trademarks and copyrights owned by the Applicants. In addition, the drawings may contain other marks owned by third parties and are being used for illustrative purposes only. All rights to various trademarks and copyrights represented herein, except those belonging to their respective owners, are vested in and the property of the applicants. The applicants retain and reserve all rights in their trademarks and copyrights included herein, and grant permission to reproduce the material only in connection with reproduction of the granted patent and for no other purpose.

Furthermore, the drawings may contain text or captions that may explain certain embodiments of the present disclosure. This text is included for illustrative, non-limiting, explanatory purposes of certain embodiments detailed in the present disclosure.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a system for facilitating interactive gaming, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary arena, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary arena showing a concession area, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 is a representation of an angled floor design of the arena, in accordance with some embodiments

FIG. 6 is an arena including one or more foam obstacles, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a gaming area of an arena with a maze-like layout, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross section view of a tank that may be driven by a player in a gaming area of an arena, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 9 is a partial cross section of a tank showing a shot ball hopper, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 10 is a forward view of an inside compartment of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 11 is a rear view of the tank showing a tread drive system, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the tank showing a tread drive system, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 13 is a representation of RFID sensor target sites of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 14 is a top view of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 15 is a front view of the tank showing the driver ventilation system, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 16 is a rear view of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 17 is an exemplary representation of a tank to be used for interactive gaming, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 18 is a block diagram of a computing device for implementing the methods disclosed herein, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 19 is a front top perspective view of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 20 is a front left side perspective view of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As a preliminary matter, it will readily be understood by one having ordinary skill in the relevant art that the present disclosure has broad utility and application. As should be understood, any embodiment may incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed aspects of the disclosure and may further incorporate only one or a plurality of the above-disclosed features. Furthermore, any embodiment discussed and identified as being “preferred” is considered to be part of a best mode contemplated for carrying out the embodiments of the present disclosure. Other embodiments also may be discussed for additional illustrative purposes in providing a full and enabling disclosure. Moreover, many embodiments, such as adaptations, variations, modifications, and equivalent arrangements, will be implicitly disclosed by the embodiments described herein and fall within the scope of the present disclosure.

Accordingly, while embodiments are described herein in detail in relation to one or more embodiments, it is to be understood that this disclosure is illustrative and exemplary of the present disclosure, and are made merely for the purposes of providing a full and enabling disclosure. The detailed disclosure herein of one or more embodiments is not intended, nor is to be construed, to limit the scope of patent protection afforded in any claim of a patent issuing here from, which scope is to be defined by the claims and the equivalents thereof. It is not intended that the scope of patent protection be defined by reading into any claim limitation found herein and/or issuing here from that does not explicitly appear in the claim itself.

Thus, for example, any sequence(s) and/or temporal order of steps of various processes or methods that are described herein are illustrative and not restrictive. Accordingly, it should be understood that, although steps of various processes or methods may be shown and described as being in a sequence or temporal order, the steps of any such processes or methods are not limited to being carried out in any particular sequence or order, absent an indication otherwise. Indeed, the steps in such processes or methods generally may be carried out in various different sequences and orders while still falling within the scope of the present disclosure. Accordingly, it is intended that the scope of patent protection is to be defined by the issued claim(s) rather than the description set forth herein.

Additionally, it is important to note that each term used herein refers to that which an ordinary artisan would understand such term to mean based on the contextual use of such term herein. To the extent that the meaning of a term used herein—as understood by the ordinary artisan based on the contextual use of such term—differs in any way from any particular dictionary definition of such term, it is intended that the meaning of the term as understood by the ordinary artisan should prevail.

Furthermore, it is important to note that, as used herein, “a” and “an” each generally denotes “at least one,” but does not exclude a plurality unless the contextual use dictates otherwise. When used herein to join a list of items, “or” denotes “at least one of the items,” but does not exclude a plurality of items of the list. Finally, when used herein to join a list of items, “and” denotes “all of the items of the list.”

The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar elements. While many embodiments of the disclosure may be described, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, substitutions, additions, or modifications may be made to the elements illustrated in the drawings, and the methods described herein may be modified by substituting, reordering, or adding stages to the disclosed methods. Accordingly, the following detailed description does not limit the disclosure. Instead, the proper scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims found herein and/or issuing here from. The present disclosure contains headers. It should be understood that these headers are used as references and are not to be construed as limiting upon the subjected matter disclosed under the header.

The present disclosure includes many aspects and features. Moreover, while many aspects and features relate to, and are described in the context of systems for facilitating interactive gaming, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to use only in this context.

In general, the method disclosed herein may be performed by one or more computing devices. For example, in some embodiments, the method may be performed by a server computer in communication with one or more client devices over a communication network such as, for example, the Internet. In some other embodiments, the method may be performed by one or more of at least one server computer, at least one client device, at least one network device, at least one sensor and at least one actuator. Examples of the one or more client devices and/or the server computer may include, a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a personal digital assistant, a portable electronic device, a wearable computer, a smart phone, an Internet of Things (IoT) device, a smart electrical appliance, a video game console, a rack server, a super-computer, a mainframe computer, mini-computer, micro-computer, a storage server, an application server (e.g. a mail server, a web server, a real-time communication server, an FTP server, a virtual server, a proxy server, a DNS server etc.), a quantum computer, and so on. Further, one or more client devices and/or the server computer may be configured for executing a software application such as, for example, but not limited to, an operating system (e.g. Windows, Mac OS, Unix, Linux, Android, etc.) in order to provide a user interface (e.g. GUI, touch-screen based interface, voice based interface, gesture based interface etc.) for use by the one or more users and/or a network interface for communicating with other devices over a communication network. Accordingly, the server computer may include a processing device configured for performing data processing tasks such as, for example, but not limited to, analyzing, identifying, determining, generating, transforming, calculating, computing, compressing, decompressing, encrypting, decrypting, scrambling, splitting, merging, interpolating, extrapolating, redacting, anonymizing, encoding and decoding. Further, the server computer may include a communication device configured for communicating with one or more external devices. The one or more external devices may include, for example, but are not limited to, a client device, a third party database, public database, a private database and so on. Further, the communication device may be configured for communicating with the one or more external devices over one or more communication channels. Further, the one or more communication channels may include a wireless communication channel and/or a wired communication channel. Accordingly, the communication device may be configured for performing one or more of transmitting and receiving of information in electronic form. Further, the server computer may include a storage device configured for performing data storage and/or data retrieval operations. In general, the storage device may be configured for providing reliable storage of digital information. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the storage device may be based on technologies such as, but not limited to, data compression, data backup, data redundancy, deduplication, error correction, data finger-printing, role based access control, and so on.

Further, one or more steps of the method disclosed herein may be initiated, maintained, controlled and/or terminated based on a control input received from one or more devices operated by one or more users such as, for example, but not limited to, an end user, an admin, a service provider, a service consumer, an agent, a broker and a representative thereof. Further, the user as defined herein may refer to a human, an animal or an artificially intelligent being in any state of existence, unless stated otherwise, elsewhere in the present disclosure. Further, in some embodiments, the one or more users may be required to successfully perform authentication in order for the control input to be effective. In general, a user of the one or more users may perform authentication based on the possession of a secret human readable secret data (e.g. username, password, passphrase, PIN, secret question, secret answer etc.) and/or possession of a machine readable secret data (e.g. encryption key, decryption key, bar codes, etc.) and/or or possession of one or more embodied characteristics unique to the user (e.g. biometric variables such as, but not limited to, fingerprint, palm-print, voice characteristics, behavioral characteristics, facial features, iris pattern, heart rate variability, evoked potentials, brain waves, and so on) and/or possession of a unique device (e.g. a device with a unique physical and/or chemical and/or biological characteristic, a hardware device with a unique serial number, a network device with a unique IP/MAC address, a telephone with a unique phone number, a smartcard with an authentication token stored thereupon, etc.). Accordingly, the one or more steps of the method may include communicating (e.g. transmitting and/or receiving) with one or more sensor devices and/or one or more actuators in order to perform authentication. For example, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the secret human readable data from an input device such as, for example, a keyboard, a keypad, a touch-screen, a microphone, a camera and so on. Likewise, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the one or more embodied characteristics from one or more biometric sensors.

Further, one or more steps of the method may be automatically initiated, maintained and/or terminated based on one or more predefined conditions. In an instance, the one or more predefined conditions may be based on one or more contextual variables. In general, the one or more contextual variables may represent a condition relevant to the performance of the one or more steps of the method. The one or more contextual variables may include, for example, but are not limited to, location, time, identity of a user associated with a device (e.g. the server computer, a client device etc.) corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps, environmental variables (e.g. temperature, humidity, pressure, wind speed, lighting, sound, etc.) associated with a device corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps, physical state and/or physiological state and/or psychological state of the user, physical state (e.g. motion, direction of motion, orientation, speed, velocity, acceleration, trajectory, etc.) of the device corresponding to the performance of the one or more steps and/or semantic content of data associated with the one or more users. Accordingly, the one or more steps may include communicating with one or more sensors and/or one or more actuators associated with the one or more contextual variables. For example, the one or more sensors may include, but are not limited to, a timing device (e.g. a real-time clock), a location sensor (e.g. a GPS receiver, a GLONASS receiver, an indoor location sensor etc.), a biometric sensor (e.g. a fingerprint sensor), an environmental variable sensor (e.g. temperature sensor, humidity sensor, pressure sensor, etc.) and a device state sensor (e.g. a power sensor, a voltage/current sensor, a switch-state sensor, a usage sensor, etc. associated with the device corresponding to performance of the or more steps).

Further, the one or more steps of the method may be performed one or more number of times. Additionally, the one or more steps may be performed in any order other than as exemplarily disclosed herein, unless explicitly stated otherwise, elsewhere in the present disclosure. Further, two or more steps of the one or more steps may, in some embodiments, be simultaneously performed, at least in part. Further, in some embodiments, there may be one or more time gaps between performance of any two steps of the one or more steps.

Further, in some embodiments, the one or more predefined conditions may be specified by the one or more users. Accordingly, the one or more steps may include receiving, using the communication device, the one or more predefined conditions from one or more and devices operated by the one or more users. Further, the one or more predefined conditions may be stored in the storage device. Alternatively, and/or additionally, in some embodiments, the one or more predefined conditions may be automatically determined, using the processing device, based on historical data corresponding to performance of the one or more steps. For example, the historical data may be collected, using the storage device, from a plurality of instances of performance of the method. Such historical data may include performance actions (e.g. initiating, maintaining, interrupting, terminating, etc.) of the one or more steps and/or the one or more contextual variables associated therewith. Further, machine learning may be performed on the historical data in order to determine the one or more predefined conditions. For instance, machine learning on the historical data may determine a correlation between one or more contextual variables and performance of the one or more steps of the method. Accordingly, the one or more predefined conditions may be generated, using the processing device, based on the correlation.

Further, one or more steps of the method may be performed at one or more spatial locations. For instance, the method may be performed by a plurality of devices interconnected through a communication network. Accordingly, in an example, one or more steps of the method may be performed by a server computer. Similarly, one or more steps of the method may be performed by a client computer. Likewise, one or more steps of the method may be performed by an intermediate entity such as, for example, a proxy server. For instance, one or more steps of the method may be performed in a distributed fashion across the plurality of devices in order to meet one or more objectives. For example, one objective may be to provide load balancing between two or more devices. Another objective may be to restrict a location of one or more of an input data, an output data and any intermediate data therebetween corresponding to one or more steps of the method. For example, in a client-server environment, sensitive data corresponding to a user may not be allowed to be transmitted to the server computer. Accordingly, one or more steps of the method operating on the sensitive data and/or a derivative thereof may be performed at the client device.

Overview:

The present disclosure may describe a system for facilitating interactive gaming. Further, the disclosed system may include a battle tank arena game. Further, the battle tank arena game may include different mode Independent play, tournament play, arena-based pillboxes. Further, independent play may include individually driven tanks battle against each other in a tank on tank battle for individual scores based on the firing tank hitting the opposing tanks sensors located around the tank hull in a 20-minute battle.

Further, tournament play may include a 45 minute arena play, 2 opposing teams of 15 tanks per team each compete to capture the opposing sides base by hitting their base sensor 20 times which deactivates that team's tanks and declares a victory for the attacking team. Tanks still receive individual damage and lose functional ability for every 3 successful hits on their sensors by 1%.

Further, the arena-based pillboxes may include multiple pillboxes located within the arena for players who wish to play but do not wish to drive the tanks are operated by a single occupant which fires RFID balls encoded to that pillbox at any tanks sensors. Successful hits on the tanks sensors reduce that tanks' ability to maneuver and fire at a rate of 1% for every 3 successful hits on the tanks sensors. The pillbox is stationary and has multiple sensors on it which the tanks can attack. 20 successful hits on the pillbox sensor will shut down the pill box gun for that player.

An operator in the control room will monitor arena gameplay. Should a tank operator attempt to unbuckle safety harness and open the tank door and exit the vehicle during game play, all tank guns and drive systems within the arena will shut down as a safety measure.

Individual play and tournament play are similar in the aspect that once a tank is deemed destroyed the operator will drive the tank from the arena to the staging area where they will exit the tank to the lobby area. The arena will have a 360-degree cam in the ceiling that will broadcast a downward view of the arena and tanks live onto the screens in the lobby with the players' current scoring ranked from highest scores to lowest.

Each tank is equipped with a cockpit cam that broadcasts randomly the players gameplay on screens throughout the lobby to viewers. At the end of each game, any tank driver will have an opportunity to purchase a flash drive with their gaming experience on it which will include 3 video views (complete overhead view of entire arena with all tanks playing, the view from the main video display which shows forward view and gun shots, and the internal cockpit cam which shows the driver during his game session) and the ranking scores of all tanks involved during that game session. Each Tank is outfitted with a collision-avoidance system to prevent tanks from driving or running into each other or obstacles. The tank will stop when the sensors, which are located on the front and the back of each tank detect an object within 6 feet of it.

The tanks speed will be limited to 5 miles per hour to ensure the collision avoidance system can operate in the 6 feet range. Each tank is equipped with a video display system for the driver which allows them to see what is in front of them and behind them through 2 cameras which are located above and behind the main gun and at the rear of the vehicle (similar to a back-up cam), this is necessary since the tanks forward and rear field of view is blocked by internal mechanisms such as the gun firing and ball encoding system and the computer equipment located in the rear hull of the tank. Left and right viewing will be possible through the clear ABS plastic hull (video displays for the left and right viewing are being considered for complete 360-degree video viewing from within the tank).

Each tank is equipped with a communications console that allows for voice communication with another tank or with the arena operator during gameplay. Each tank and the control room is equipped with WIFI and internet to send information to and from tanks, control room and video monitors located throughout the lobby in real-time for the purposes of scores, damage, video feeds and other data needs. Digital readouts within the tank show the driver the number of balls remaining to be fired, the amount of damage remaining before their tank is destroyed. The tank is operated by an electric fuel-cell car battery that powers two electric motors which in turn operated the tanks tread system independently and also powers the video display system, cockpit cam, RFID ball encoder, RFID hull sensors, onboard computer equipment, and safety mechanisms.

The cockpit area, onboard computers, and electric battery compartment are equipped with independent ventilation to ensure the cooling and good airflow in the enclosed tank.

Each tank is armed with 300-400 RFID balls which will be encoded to that tanks number before being fired. Each tank RFID hull sensors are encoded to that tank number to ensure successful hits are registered to that tank and the firing tank.

Further, the interactive gaming may include one or more vehicles, including, but not limited to tank-themed, and tank shaped vehicles.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles may include a control system enabling the one or more vehicles to be operated manually, or remotely by one or more users or players. Further, in an embodiment, the interactive gaming may be performed under a pre-determined and pre-disclosed set of rules.

Further, the arena may include an open gaming area where one or more tanks may operate safely. Further, the arena may include one or more sensors, including cameras to monitor a movement of one or more tanks in the arena during gaming. Further, in an embodiment, the arena may span a 2-acre area.

FIG. 1 is an illustration of an online platform 100 consistent with various embodiments of the present disclosure. By way of non-limiting example, the online platform 100 to facilitate interactive gaming may be hosted on a centralized server 102, such as, for example, a cloud computing service. The centralized server 102 may communicate with other network entities, such as, for example, a mobile device 106 (such as a smartphone, a laptop, a tablet computer etc.), other electronic devices 110 (such as desktop computers, server computers etc.), databases 114, sensors 116, vehicle 118 (such as a tank) over a communication network 104, such as, but not limited to, the Internet. Further, users of the online platform 100 may include relevant parties such as, but not limited to, end users, players, and administrators. Accordingly, in some instances, electronic devices operated by the one or more relevant parties may be in communication with the online platform 100.

A user 112, such as the one or more relevant parties, may access the online platform 100 through a web based software application or browser. The web based software application may be embodied as, for example, but not be limited to, a website, a web application, a desktop application, and a mobile application compatible with a computing device 1800.

FIG. 2 is a system 200 for facilitating interactive gaming, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the system 200 may include an arena 202. Further, the arena 202 may include at least one gaming area 224 bounded by at least one wall 204 along a periphery of the at least one gaming area 224. Further, the at least one wall 204 may include a galvanized steel chain link fence with 1½ inch-2 inch opening between links. Further, the at least one wall 204 may include a para cord/mesh fence with openings and may not be starched open beyond 1 inch square.

Further, the system 200 may include one or more vehicles 206. Further, the one or more vehicles 206 may be configured to be mobile. Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a propulsion assembly 208 disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the propulsion assembly 208 may be configured to propel the each vehicle in a plurality of directions in relation to the each vehicle.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a launch assembly 210 disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the launch assembly 210 may be configured for launching a plurality of pellets on the one or more vehicles 206.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include at least one vehicle sensor 212 disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor 212 may be configured to generate at least one vehicle sensor data. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may be associated a plurality hit events. Further, a hit event of the plurality of hit events may be associated with a pellet hitting the each vehicle.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include at least one vehicle actuator 214 disposed on the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator 214 may be operationally coupled to the launch assembly 210 and the propulsion assembly 208. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator 214 may be configured to perform at least one vehicle actuator 214 operation. Further, the at least one vehicle actuator 214 operation may include launching the plurality of pellets. Further, the at least one actuator operation may include propelling the each vehicle in the plurality of directions.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include at least one controller 216 associated with the each vehicle. Further, the at least one controller 216 may be communicatively coupled with the at least one vehicle actuator 214. Further, the at least one controller 216 may be configured to control the at least one vehicle actuator 214 based on at least one input command.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a at least one input device 218 communicatively coupled to the at least one controller 216. Further, the at least one input device 218 may be associated with at least one player. Further, the at least one input device 218 may be configured for generating the at least one input command based on at least one input action. Further, the at least one input action may be associated with the at least one player.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a processing device 220 communicatively coupled with the at least one vehicle sensor 212. Further, the processing device 220 may be configured for analyzing the at least one vehicle sensor data associated with the each vehicle. Further, the processing device 220 may be configured for generating a score associated with the each vehicle based on the analyzing. Further, the processing device 220 may be configured for determining at least one winner based on the score.

Further, each vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a communication device 222 configured for transmitting the at least one winner and the score to at least one display device. Further, the at least one display device may be configured to display the at least one winner and the score.

In further embodiment, the system comprises the communication device, the processing device and the at least input device.

Further, in some embodiments, the one or more vehicle may include at least one stationary vehicle. Further, the at least one stationary vehicle may be configured to be fixed in at least one position in the at least one gaming area 224. Further, the propulsion assembly 208 disposed on the at least one stationary vehicle does not propel the at least one stationary vehicle in the plurality of directions.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one gaming area 224 may include at least one obstacle. Further, the at least one obstacle may be configured to be arranged in at least one obstacle configuration. Further, the at least one obstacle configuration may be associated with a plurality of pathways to navigate the one or more vehicles 206 through the at least one gaming area 224.

Further, in some embodiments, a vehicle of the one or more vehicles 206 may include a player compartment configured for accommodating the at least one player within the vehicle. Further, the at least one input device 218 and the at least one display device may be disposed on the player compartment.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one vehicle sensor 212 may include at least one proximity sensor. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may include at least one proximity sensor data. Further, the proximity sensor data may be associated with a position of the each vehicle in relation to the at least one wall 204 and the one or more vehicles 206. Further, the processing device 220 may be communicatively coupled with the at least one controller 216. Further, the processing device 220 may be further configured for generating the at least one input command may be based on the analyzing of the at least one proximity sensor data.

Further, in some embodiments, the each vehicle may include an electric-powered vehicle. Further, the propulsion assembly 208, the launch assembly 210, and the at least one vehicle actuator 214 of the electric-powered vehicle may be electrically powered through at least one rechargeable battery.

Further, in some embodiments, the arena 202 may include a charging area. Further, the charging area may include a plurality of charging stations. Further, the at least one rechargeable battery of the electric-powered vehicle may be charged at a charging station of the plurality of charging stations.

Further, in some embodiments, the arena 202 may include at least one surveillance sensor. Further, the at least one surveillance sensor may be configured to generate at least one surveillance sensor data associated with a plurality of positions of the one or more vehicles 206 in the at least one gaming area 224. Further, the communication device 222 may be communicatively coupled with the at least one surveillance sensor. Further, the communication device 222 may be further configured transmitting the at least one surveillance sensor data to the at least one display device.

Further, in some embodiments, the propulsion assembly 208 may be configured for propelling the each vehicle in the plurality of directions for suspending the motion of the each vehicle.

Further, in some embodiments, the propulsion assembly 208 may be configured for propelling the each vehicle in the plurality of directions for rotating the each vehicle through a plurality of vehicle positions in relation to the at least one gaming area 224.

In further embodiments, at least one administrator device communicatively coupled with the at least one controller 216. Further, the at least one administrator device may be configured to generate the at least one input command based on at the least one input action. Further, the at least one input action may be associated with at least one administrator. Further, the at least one controller 216 may be configured to control the at least one vehicle actuator 214 based on the at least one input command.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one vehicle sensor 212 may include a visual sensor. Further, the visual sensor may be configured to detect at least one object situated in at least one direction in relation to the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may include at least one visual sensor data. Further, the at least one display device may be communicatively coupled with the visual sensor. Further, the at least one display device may be configured to display the at least one visual sensor data to the at least one player.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one vehicle sensor 212 may include a safety sensor. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may include at least one safety sensor data. Further, the processing device 220 may be communicatively coupled with the at least one controller 216. Further, the processing device 220 may be configured for generating the at least one input command based on the analyzing of the at least one safety sensor data. Further, the at least one actuator operation may include suspending motion of the each vehicle by propelling the each vehicle in the plurality of directions.

Further, in some embodiments, the each vehicle may be associated with at least one vehicle state. Further, the at least one vehicle state may be associated with a measure of functionality of the propulsion assembly 208 and the launch assembly 210. Further, the measure of functionality may be associated with a number of hit events of the plurality of hit events associated with the each vehicle. Further, the at least one vehicle sensor data may include the hit events of the number of hit events. Further, the processing device 220 may be configured for generating the at least one input command based on the analyzing of the at least one sensor data. Further, the at least one controller 216 may be communicatively coupled with the processing device 220. Further, the controller may be configured to control the at least one vehicle actuator 214 based on the at least one input command. Further, the at least one actuator operation may include controlled launching of the plurality of pellets. Further, the at least one actuator operation may include controlled propulsion of the each vehicle.

Further, in some embodiments, the arena 202 may include a lobby. Further, the lobby may include the at least one display device. Further, the at least one display device may be configured to display the at least one winner and the score to at least one viewer associated with the lobby.

In further embodiments, a storage device communicatively coupled with the processing device 220. Further, the storage device may be configured for storing the score associated with the each vehicle in a database.

Further, in some embodiments, the propulsion assembly 208 may include at least one wheel and a plurality of track plates. Further, the plurality of track plates may include a track. Further, the at least one wheel may be operationally coupled with the track.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one input device 218 of a first vehicle may be communicatively coupled with the at least one input device 218 of the each vehicle.

Further, in some embodiments, the launch assembly 210 may include a ball hopper configured to store the plurality of pellets and a turret for launching the plurality of pellets.

Further, in some embodiments, the at least one input device 218 may be communicative coupled to the at least one controller 216 over at least one of a wired communication channel and a wireless communication channel.

FIG. 3 is an exemplary arena 300, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the arena 300 may include an arena pit 330, where one or more tanks may be parked when not engaged in gameplay. Further, the arena 300 may include a plurality of tanks 374-3102 that may be operated by a plurality of players. Further, the arena 300 may include plurality of security cameras 302-314. Further, the arena 300 may include a motion sensor 318. Further, the arena 300 may include a security camera coupled with motion sensor 316. Further, the arena 300 may include a plurality of charging spots 332-370 in the arena pit 330 to recharge the plurality of tanks, upon parking in the arena pit 330. Further, the arena 300 may include an extra breakup 372. Further, the plurality of charging spots 332-370 in the arena 300 may be configured to recharge the plurality of tanks 374-3102 through a power supply, such as wirelessly, or through a wired power input to the plurality of tanks 374-3102. Further, the arena 300 may include an upstairs 324. Further, the arena 300 may include an up ramp 328 to transport the plurality of tanks 374-3102 from the arena pit 330 to a gaming area 3106, and from the gaming area to the arena pit 330. Further, the up ramp 328 may include guard rails (or ground rails) 326 to protect the plurality of tanks 374-3102 from falling off the up ramp 328. Further, in an embodiment, the up ramp 328 may be 48 inches high, and 20 feet long. Further, the arena 300 may include a lobby 320 where the plurality of players may wait. Further, the lobby 320 may include one or more display devices displaying data captured by the one or more sensors of the arena, such as related to an ongoing, or previous gaming event. Further, in an embodiment, the lobby 320 may be 30 feet long and 85 feet wide. Further, the arena 300 may include a tank shutdown control 322.

FIG. 4 is an exemplary arena 400 showing a concession area 402, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, in an embodiment, the concession area 402 may be 30 feet wide, and 50 feet long. Further, the arena 400 may include a plurality of tanks 408 and 410. Further, the arena 400 may include security cameras coupled with motion sensor 404 and 406. Further, the arena 400 may include a tank shutdown control 412. Further, the arena 400 may include a security camera 414.

FIG. 5 is a representation of an angled floor design of the arena 500, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the arena 500 may include an angled floor design, with 12-inch angled floor 502. Further, the arena 500 may include a floor level and ball return system. Further, the arena 500 may include a plurality of tanks 508-516. Further, the 12-inch angled floor 502 may allow the direction of one or more shot balls to a return grate in a floor of the gaming area 518 of the arena 500. Further, the return grate may be connected to a ball hopper through a gravity tube 506 to collect the shot balls in the ball hopper. Further, the gaming area 518 may include a gravity feed ball drain 504. Further, in an embodiment, the one or more shot balls may be used by the plurality of tanks 508-516 as artillery during a gameplay.

FIG. 6 is an arena 600 including one or more foam obstacles 616-638, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Accordingly, the arena 600 may include a gaming area 668. Further, the arena 600 may be fenced and with a covered roof. Further, the gaming area 668 may include one or more foam obstacles 616-638. Further, the gaming area 668 may include one or more display devices 602-606, such as a 72-inch screen, so as to display a score of one or more players in the plurality of tanks 648-652 during gameplay Further, the arena 600 may include suspended Wi-Fi and T2T (tank to tank) antennas 615. Further, the arena 600 may include ball hopper bin system 608. Further, the arena 600 may include air compressor and storage system 610. Further, in an embodiment, the air compressor and storage system 610 may pump in purified air into a gaming area 668. Further, the arena 600 may include airlines 612. Further, the arena 600 may include a ball hose 614 associated with the plurality of tanks 648-652. Further, the arena 600 may include an overhead rail 666 associated with the plurality of tanks 648-652. Further, the arena 600 may include lobby, cashier and video game area 640. Further, the arena 600 may include a lounge 642. Further, the arena 600 may include a vending food 644. Further, the arena 600 may include a maintenance lift 646. Further, the arena 600 may include a control room 654. Further, the arena 600 may include a plurality of maintenance and overnight tank battery recharging stations 656-664. Further, the gaming area 668 may include a staging barrier (protective) 670.

FIG. 7 is a gaming area 706 of an arena 700 with a maze-like layout, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment. Accordingly, to engage in gaming, a plurality of players may enter the gaming area 706 in a plurality of tanks 702-704. Further, the plurality of tanks 702-704 may be loaded with a plurality of shot balls and may be configured to fire the plurality of shot balls at other tanks of the plurality of tanks 702-704.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross section view of a tank 800 that may be driven by a player 818 in a gaming area of an arena, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 800 may include a driver's compartment 802 where a player 818 of the plurality of players may sit, and from where the player 818 may control the tank 800. Further, the driver's compartment 802 may be accessed by the player 818 through a driver's door 804. Further, the tank 800 may include a tread drive mechanism to allow the player 818 to drive the tank 800 forward and reverse, and a steering mechanism to allow the player 818 to steer the tank 800. Further, in an embodiment, the tank 800 may include a front and rear collision avoidance system 806-808 configured to avoid any impending front or rear collisions, such as with plurality of tanks, or walls of the gaming area. For instance, the front and rear collision avoidance system may steer the tank 800 away from an object to avoid a collision. Further, the tank 800 may include one or more sensors, such as a camera, to detect objects in front, and behind the tank. Further, the tank 800 may include one or more display devices, including a front display 810, and a rear display 812, displaying one or more images captured by the camera to aid driver (or a player 818) in driving the tank 800. Further, the tank 800 may include a ventilation system (or driver ventilation fan) 814 to provide fresh air into the tank 800. Further, the ventilation system 814 may facilitate cockpit ventilation. Further, the tank 800 may include a brake 816. Further, the tank 800 may include a forward/reverse paddle 820.

Further, the tank 800 may be configured to shoot the plurality of shot balls. Further, the plurality of shot balls may include RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) encoded balls, allowing the tank 800 to record shots, and hits to one or more other tanks through one or more RFID sensors included in the tank 800, and the one or more other tanks. Further, a game may include a 20-minute battle between the one or more tanks. Further, in an embodiment, the gaming area may include manual or automatic boxes to shoot shot balls at the one or more tanks. In an embodiment, for every hit to the tank from a pre-decided number of shot balls, speed, and firing rate of the tank may reduce, such as by 1%. Further, hits scored by the tank 800 of the plurality of tanks may be recorded and may be used to assign a score to the plurality of tanks to determine a winner at the end of the battle. Further, in an embodiment, the platform 100 may enable a user, such as an administrator of the arena to communicate with the tank 800 of the one or more tanks. Further, in an embodiment, the platform 100 may enable the administrator of the arena to control the one or more tanks, such as by stopping operation of the one or more tanks through the one or more actuators.

FIG. 9 is a partial cross section of a tank 900 showing a shot ball hopper 902, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 900 may include a shot ball hopper 902. Further, the shot ball hopper 902 may be configured to store the plurality of shot balls. Further, the tank 900 may include a firing mechanism. Further, the firing mechanism may include an electric motor to fire the plurality of shot balls out of a turret of the tank 900. Further, in an embodiment, the firing mechanism may include a pressurized air system 904 configured to fire the shot balls out of the turret through pressurized air. Further, the tank 900 may include a pressurized air system containment area 932. Further, the tank 900 may include a computer bay 906. Further, the computer bay 906 may include a processing device to control one or more mechanisms of the tank 900. Further, the computer bay 906 may include a communication module configured to communicate with external devices, such as one or more other tanks, or the local server (such as the centralized server 102) over a communication network including Bluetooth™ 910, and Wi-Fi 908. Further, the Bluetooth™ 910 may include a T2T (tank to tank) Bluetooth™ headgear. Further, the Wi-Fi 908 may be used for transmitting video feeds and remote gun tank shutdown. Further, the tank 900 may include a gun camera 912 configured to record a point-of-view of the turret of the tank. Further, the point-of-view of the turret of the tank 900 as recorded by the gun camera 912 may allow the driver to set an aim, and target the plurality of tanks. Further, in an embodiment, the tread drive mechanism may be configured to drive the tank 900 through dual-drive electric motors 914. Further, the computer bay 906 may include an inlet fan 916. Further, the computer bay 906 may include an outlet fan 920. Further, the tank 900 may include a computer 918. Further, the tank 900 may include a Telsa battery pack system 12 Volt 934. Further, the tank 900 may include a 30-second shutdown target 922. Further, the tank 900 may include a Telsa 12 Volt lithium battery system 924. Further, the tank 900 may include a battery engine bay 926. Further, the tank 900 may include a fan and ventilation system for engine and battery compartment (or bay) 928. Further, the tank 900 may include an electric racket ball thrower and motor 930.

FIG. 10 is a forward view of an inside compartment 1000 of a tank, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the compartment 1000 may include a communication panel 1002. Further, the communications panel 1002 may include a user interface allowing the driver of the tank to initiate and terminate communication with the one or more other drivers. Further, the one or more display devices 1034 (such as 30-inch video display) may display numbers 1004 and 1005 inside target sensor areas 1036-1038, for identification of the tank, along with the score 1006 of the driver. Further, the RFID sensors 1016 and 1040 inside a hull may register and transmit hits from RFID balls from other tanks to a control room that may record the scores. Further, in an embodiment, the score of drivers associated with the one or more tanks may be stored, such as using the databases 104. Further, the communication panel 1002 may include a video communication panel 1008. Further, a first driver of the one or more drivers may request to talk to the one or more drivers. Further, the one or more drivers requesting to talk may be displayed on a video display 1010. Further, upon selecting the displayed driver, the first driver may appear on the video display 1010 of the one or more drivers. Further, the first driver may chat hands-free until the first driver deselect the one or more driver or choose another driver of the one or more drivers. Further, the communication panel 1002 may include tank to tank communication panel 1012. Further, the communication panel 1002 may include a control room help button 1014. Further, inside compartment 1000 may include a plurality of fire buttons 1018-1020. further, the communication panel 1002 may display game time remaining 1022, ammo remaining 1024, hits remaining to tank shutdown 1026. Further, the communication panel 1002 may include a rearview camera 1028. Further, inside compartment 1000 may include a video communication camera 1030. Further, the inside compartment 1000 may include a forward display camera 1032 mounted on gun barrel.

FIG. 11 is a rear view of the tank 1100 showing a tread drive system 1120, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tread drive system 1120 may be driven by the electric motors 1104-1106 powered by a 12-volt electric automotive fuel cell (chevy volt) 1102. Further, the tank 1100 may include a computer processor 1110. Further, the tank 1100 may include a Wi-Fi system 1108. Further, the tank 1100 may include Bluetooth™ 1112. Further, the tank 1100 may include a plurality of electronics batteries 1114-1118. further, the tank 1100 may include an air circulation system 1118.

FIG. 12 is a top view of the tank 1200 showing a tread drive system 1202 in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tread drive system 1202 may include drive shafts 1204 and 1222 driven by the electric motors 1206 and 1224, powered by the 12-volt electric automotive fuel cell 1208. Further, the tread drive system 1202 may include a tread pulley wheels 1210, 1216, 1218, and 1220 connected to the drive shafts 1204 and 1222, and thread guide wheels 1212, 1214, 1226, and 1228 to drive the thread drive system 1202. Further, the tread drive system 1202 may include a belt and/or chain 1230-1232 from drive axle to the tread pulley wheels 1210, 1216, 1218, and 1220.

FIG. 13 is a representation of RFID sensor target sites 1302-1304 of a tank 1300, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 1300 may include the one or more RFID sensors target sites 1302-1304 configured to detect the impact of one or more shot balls from the plurality of tanks, allowing the plurality of tanks to score points. Further, in an embodiment, the tank 1300 may include one or more Arduino boards 1306-1308 connected to the one or more RFID sensors to detect the impact of the one or more shot balls on RFID sensor target sites. Further, the tank 1300 may include a tank number 1310.

FIG. 14 is a top view of a tank 1400, in accordance with some embodiments. Further, the tank 1400 may include an air tank or batteries 1402 for the gun firing system. Further, the tank 1400 may include a legroom 1404 for gun firing system. Further, the tank 1400 may include a ball drum fill hatch 1406 of capacity of 300 C+. Further, the tank 1400 may include a hopper fill door 1408. Further, the tank 1400 may include a 300 ball drum 1410. Further, the tank 1400 may include ball drum support pylons 1412-1414.

FIG. 15 is a front view of the tank 1500 showing the driver ventilation system 1506, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 1500 may include a pressurized air canister compartment hatch 1502 for the gun system. Further, the tank 1500 may include a front/rear collision avoidance system 1504. Further, the tank 1500 may include a driver ventilation system (or fan) 1506. Further, the tank 1500 may include RFID sensor target sites 1508-1510. Further, the tank 1500 may include a tank number 1512. Further, the tank 1500 may include a gun camera 1514 for forward display. Further, the tank 1500 may include an electric gun access hatch 1516.

FIG. 16 is a rear view of a tank 1600, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 1600 may include a rearview camera 1602. Further, the tank 1600 may include a recessed RFID sensor 1612 that may shut down the tank 1600 for 40 seconds upon hitting. Further, the recessed RFID sensor 1612 may include a 3 times diameter ball. Further, the tank 1600 may include a computer electronics bay door 1604. Further, the tank 1600 may include a battery and electric motor bay door 1606. Further, the tank 1600 may include a front/rear collision avoidance system 1608. Further, the tank 1600 may include a tank number 1610.

FIG. 17 is an exemplary representation of a tank 1700 to be used for interactive gaming, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the tank 1700 may include a forward display camera 1702 that may be protected from ball strikes and placed behind plexi. Further, the tank 1700 may be operated by a player 1704. Further, the tank 1700 may include a 300 C+ ball drum 1706 for competition (or game) play. Further, the tank 1700 may include a door 1708. Further, the tank 1700 may include electrical batteries 1710 for electric motors. Further, a bottom of the tank hull 1712 associated with the tank 1700 may include a ground clearance of 4 inches.

FIG. 19 is a front top perspective view of a tank 1900, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 20 is a front left side perspective view of a tank 2000, in accordance with some embodiments.

With reference to FIG. 18, a system consistent with an embodiment of the disclosure may include a computing device or cloud service, such as computing device 1800. In a basic configuration, computing device 1800 may include at least one processing unit 1802 and a system memory 1804. Depending on the configuration and type of computing device, system memory 1804 may comprise, but is not limited to, volatile (e.g. random-access memory (RAM)), non-volatile (e.g. read-only memory (ROM)), flash memory, or any combination. System memory 1804 may include operating system 1805, one or more programming modules 1806, and may include a program data 1807. Operating system 1805, for example, may be suitable for controlling computing device 1800's operation. In one embodiment, programming modules 1806 may include image-processing module, machine learning module. Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in conjunction with a graphics library, other operating systems, or any other application program and is not limited to any particular application or system. This basic configuration is illustrated in FIG. 18 by those components within a dashed line 1808.

Computing device 1800 may have additional features or functionality. For example, computing device 1800 may also include additional data storage devices (removable and/or non-removable) such as, for example, magnetic disks, optical disks, or tape. Such additional storage is illustrated in FIG. 18 by a removable storage 1809 and a non-removable storage 1810. Computer storage media may include volatile and non-volatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information, such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. System memory 1804, removable storage 1809, and non-removable storage 1810 are all computer storage media examples (i.e., memory storage.) Computer storage media may include, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, electrically erasable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store information and which can be accessed by computing device 1800. Any such computer storage media may be part of device 1800. Computing device 1800 may also have input device(s) 1812 such as a keyboard, a mouse, a pen, a sound input device, a touch input device, a location sensor, a camera, a biometric sensor, etc. Output device(s) 1814 such as a display, speakers, a printer, etc. may also be included. The aforementioned devices are examples and others may be used.

Computing device 1800 may also contain a communication connection 1816 that may allow device 1800 to communicate with other computing devices 1818, such as over a network in a distributed computing environment, for example, an intranet or the Internet. Communication connection 1816 is one example of communication media. Communication media may typically be embodied by computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data in a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism, and includes any information delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” may describe a signal that has one or more characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media may include wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared, and other wireless media. The term computer readable media as used herein may include both storage media and communication media.

As stated above, a number of program modules and data files may be stored in system memory 1804, including operating system 1805. While executing on processing unit 1802, programming modules 1806 (e.g., application 1820 such as a media player) may perform processes including, for example, one or more stages of methods, algorithms, systems, applications, servers, databases as described above. The aforementioned process is an example, and processing unit 1802 may perform other processes.

Generally, consistent with embodiments of the disclosure, program modules may include routines, programs, components, data structures, and other types of structures that may perform particular tasks or that may implement particular abstract data types. Moreover, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced with other computer system configurations, including hand-held devices, general purpose graphics processor-based systems, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, application specific integrated circuit-based electronics, minicomputers, mainframe computers, and the like. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote processing devices that are linked through a communications network. In a distributed computing environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices.

Furthermore, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced in an electrical circuit comprising discrete electronic elements, packaged or integrated electronic chips containing logic gates, a circuit utilizing a microprocessor, or on a single chip containing electronic elements or microprocessors. Embodiments of the disclosure may also be practiced using other technologies capable of performing logical operations such as, for example, AND, OR, and NOT, including but not limited to mechanical, optical, fluidic, and quantum technologies. In addition, embodiments of the disclosure may be practiced within a general-purpose computer or in any other circuits or systems.

Embodiments of the disclosure, for example, may be implemented as a computer process (method), a computing system, or as an article of manufacture, such as a computer program product or computer readable media. The computer program product may be a computer storage media readable by a computer system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. The computer program product may also be a propagated signal on a carrier readable by a computing system and encoding a computer program of instructions for executing a computer process. Accordingly, the present disclosure may be embodied in hardware and/or in software (including firmware, resident software, micro-code, etc.). In other words, embodiments of the present disclosure may take the form of a computer program product on a computer-usable or computer-readable storage medium having computer-usable or computer-readable program code embodied in the medium for use by or in connection with an instruction execution system. A computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be any medium that can contain, store, communicate, propagate, or transport the program for use by or in connection with the instruction execution system, apparatus, or device.

The computer-usable or computer-readable medium may be, for example but not limited to, an electronic, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, infrared, or semiconductor system, apparatus, device, or propagation medium. More specific computer-readable medium examples (a non-exhaustive list), the computer-readable medium may include the following: an electrical connection having one or more wires, a portable computer diskette, a random-access memory (RAM), a read-only memory (ROM), an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM or Flash memory), an optical fiber, and a portable compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM). Note that the computer-usable or computer-readable medium could even be paper or another suitable medium upon which the program is printed, as the program can be electronically captured, via, for instance, optical scanning of the paper or other medium, then compiled, interpreted, or otherwise processed in a suitable manner, if necessary, and then stored in a computer memory.

Embodiments of the present disclosure, for example, are described above with reference to block diagrams and/or operational illustrations of methods, systems, and computer program products according to embodiments of the disclosure. The functions/acts noted in the blocks may occur out of the order as shown in any flowchart. For example, two blocks shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or the blocks may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.

While certain embodiments of the disclosure have been described, other embodiments may exist. Furthermore, although embodiments of the present disclosure have been described as being associated with data stored in memory and other storage mediums, data can also be stored on or read from other types of computer-readable media, such as secondary storage devices, like hard disks, solid state storage (e.g., USB drive), or a CD-ROM, a carrier wave from the Internet, or other forms of RAM or ROM. Further, the disclosed methods' stages may be modified in any manner, including by reordering stages and/or inserting or deleting stages, without departing from the disclosure.

Although the present disclosure has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure.

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