Bob's Space Racers received 1 granted patent this quarter in Hardware.
The patent covers an automated carnival game machine that uses sensors and displays to enable self-service operation. This technology eliminates the need for human attendants at skill-based midway games.
The Hardware patent tackles the labor costs of traditional carnival midway operations. The machine deploys multiple sensors to detect when players attempt games, verify they've paid for authorized tries, and catch cheating behavior without requiring staff supervision. Interactive displays take over the instructional and transactional roles an attendant would normally handle, walking players through how to play, processing their payments, and dispensing prizes when they win.