Systems and Methods For Drone Gaming and/or Racing

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a system for processing sensor data and providing user feedback. The system includes at least two sensors configured to sense sensor data for an object near a gate. A microprocessor is configured to determine at least one parameter for the object based on the sensor data. A control system is configured to output a graphical user interface depicting data related to the object based on the at least one parameter. The system enables real-time tracking and analysis of object movement through the gate, providing instant feedback for various applications such as sports training, performance analysis, and interactive learning experiences.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A drone gaming/racing system, comprising:
 a plurality of gates, wherein each of the plurality of gates include:
 at least two sensors configured to capture sensor data, and 
 a microprocessor configured to process the sensor data to determine at least gate pass indicator(s); 
   a control system communicatively coupled to the plurality of gates, wherein the control system is configured to:
 receive the sensor data and the gate pass indicator(s); 
 update, based on the sensor data and the gate pass indicator(s), tracking data for a plurality of drones while the plurality of drones navigate the plurality of gates; and 
 perform at least one action based on the tracking data. 
   
     
     
         2 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the at least two sensors include an RFID sensor and a camera. 
     
     
         3 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 2 , wherein the RFID sensor is configured to detect an RFID tag attached to a drone passing through or near a gate. 
     
     
         4 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 2 , wherein the camera is positioned to capture images of drones passing through its own gate and/or other gates. 
     
     
         5 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are arranged in a specific sequence for gameplay or racing. 
     
     
         6 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates include indicator lights, and the indicator lights are controlled to change color based on a drone passing through a defined volume of space associated with a gate. 
     
     
         7 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are powered by an onboard battery, power over ethernet, or a power cord to a power source external to the gates. 
     
     
         8 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein, to perform the at least one action based on the tracking data, the control system is configured to adjust gameplay or race arrangement based on skill level(s) of user(s). 
     
     
         9 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 8 , wherein the control system is configured to infer the skill level(s) of the user(s) using a machine learning model. 
     
     
         10 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are configured to withstand impacts from drones. 
     
     
         11 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are (1) circular hoops and/or (2) polygonal hoops. 
     
     
         12 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are arranged (1) in a grid pattern or (2) in a circuit. 
     
     
         13 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the system is configured for (1) outdoor use or (2) inside use. 
     
     
         14 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are arranged on adjustable legs in the specific sequence. 
     
     
         15 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 1 , wherein the gates are arranged on a frame in the specific sequence. 
     
     
         16 . The drone gaming/racing system of  claim 15 , wherein the frame and an adjacent volume of space is enclosed by a net. 
     
     
         17 . A drone racing system, comprising:
 a plurality of drones, wherein each of the plurality of drones include an RFID tag;   a racecourse, wherein the racecourse includes a plurality of gates in a sequential order, and each gate incudes a sensor module for capturing sensor data and a microprocessor for processing the sensor data; and   a control system configured to:
 receive and manage the sensor data for tracking the plurality of drones, and 
 referee a race of the plurality of drones through the sequential order of the plurality of gates. 
   
     
     
         18 . The drone racing system of  claim 17 , wherein each gate is hardwired to the control system for data transmission and power supply. 
     
     
         19 . The drone racing system of  claim 17 , wherein the race is conducted by having the drones fly through the gates in the sequential order, with the sensor modules in the gates registering which drone flew through each gate and at what time. 
     
     
         20 . A drone gaming system, comprising:
 a plurality of hoops,
 wherein each of the plurality of hoops include a set of sensors, 
 the set of sensors include one or combinations of: an RFID sensor, camera, and accelerometer, and 
 the set of sensors are configured to sense drones passing through the hoops; and 
   a control system configured to:
 manage data from the plurality of hoops, and 
 referee gameplay based on the data from the plurality of hoops.