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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Correlation of position data that are acquired by means of a video tracking system with a second localization system

Номер: US20120002055A1

Автор: Christian Holzer, Florian Hoeflinger, Walter Englert

Принадлежит: Cairos Technologies AG

The invention relates to a video tracking system which determines the position of objects, e.g. players in a football match, by evaluating video image information. According to the present invention, the video tracking system is additionally provided with an independent positioning system which is preferably used in instances when the video-based position detection is faulty or does not work at all. According to one embodiment, the independent positioning system is GPS based, each football player carrying a portable GPS module which transmits the position data to the system by radio. Additional data, such as heart rate or acceleration, can also be transmitted.

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Номер записи: 1

19-01-2012 дата публикации

Method and System for Golf Ball Fitting Analysis

Номер: US20120016599A1

Автор: Hideyuki Ishii

Принадлежит: Nike Inc

The present invention provides golf ball recommendations correlating to a golfer's swing parameters determined by comparing the flight characteristics of a golf ball driven by the golfer with a database of flight characteristics of golf balls associated with particular swing parameters. The swing parameters in the database may be correlated with golf ball flight characteristics determined using empirical tests.

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Номер записи: 2

09-02-2012 дата публикации

Golf data collection

Номер: US20120035003A1

Автор: John McGuire, Padraic Moran, William Hunt

Принадлежит: Active Mind Technology R&D Ltd

A system for golf data collection comprises an apparatus arranged to be worn about the body of a golfer during a game of golf. The apparatus includes a positioning system for determining various locations of a golfer during the game, a tag reader for reading a club held in close proximity to the apparatus around the time of striking a golf ball, and a processor for correlating the location of the golfer with the time at which a tag is read to enable the path of a golf ball throughout the game of golf to be determined.

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Номер записи: 3

16-02-2012 дата публикации

Automatic determination of the position of an object

Номер: US20120038347A1

Автор: Tilman Bucher

Принадлежит: Cairos Technologies AG

The disclosure relates to a method for analysis of magnetic fields or signals used for the determination of the position of an object, wherein two temporally to each other shifted magnetic signals or fields are generated by two conductors arranged at least in part or completely separated from each other. The magnetic fields generated by the conductors are consecutively being captured by at least one and preferably three sensors arranged orthogonally to each other and determining from the captured signals information for determining the position of the object carrying the sensors relative to the conductors.

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Номер записи: 4

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Golf swing analysis apparatus

Номер: US20120108354A1

Автор: Kazuya Kamino, Keiji Moriyama

Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

A swing analysis apparatus 10 for a golf club includes a club camera 20 continuously photographing a behavior of a golf club 34 , a ball camera 22 continuously photographing a behavior of a golf ball 36 , and an information processor 32 . The club camera 20 is positioned in front of a golf player. A straight line C passes through a center of a lens of the club camera 22 and a center of the golf ball 36 . An angle θc between the straight line C and a vertical line Z is 10 degrees or greater and 20 degrees or less. The information processor 32 measures a synchronized club behavior value from synchronized club image data. The information processor 32 measures a synchronized ball behavior value from synchronized ball image data. The information processor 32 stores the synchronized club behavior value and the synchronized ball behavior value.

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Номер записи: 5

03-05-2012 дата публикации

Method for selecting golf club

Номер: US20120108363A1

Автор: Akio Yamamoto, Hiroshi Hasegawa

Принадлежит: Dunlop Sports Co Ltd

The fitting method includes a step of preparing a relationship C in which a face angle at or before impact and a hitting result are considered when a plurality of golf players swing using a plurality of golf clubs with different head physical property values; a step of obtaining measurement result of the face angle by a subject (golf player) hitting a ball with a test club; and a step of determining a head physical property fitted to the subject on the basis of the relationship C and the measurement result of the face angle. Preferably, the relationship C is a relational expression F 1 . The relational expression F 1 may be a relational expression F 11 of the face angle and the hitting results. The relational expression F 1 may be a relational expression F 12 of the face angle and the head physical properties.

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Номер записи: 6

09-08-2012 дата публикации

Systems and methods for fitting golf equipment

Номер: US20120202610A1

Автор: Daniel Patrick Hollister, Mitchell Clark Voges

Принадлежит: Max Out Golf Labs LLC

A golf equipment fitting system that uses advanced technology to not only objectively identify the optimum equipment for the golfer, but to also identify and help correct swing flaws so that the golfer can achieve optimum performance on the golf course. Thus, in one embodiment, golf fitting includes collecting data related to the golfer's swing and determining if the golfer's swing technique should be modified based at least in part on the collected swing data. When it is determined that the golfer's swing technique should be modified, then providing swing instruction to the golfer. When, however, it is determined that the golfer's swing technique is fine, then collecting data related to how the golfer's swing launches a golf ball. Finally, golf equipment, e.g., golf clubs, can be specified based on the collected swing data and launch data.

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Номер записи: 7

01-11-2012 дата публикации

Method of gaming, a gaming system and a gaming apparatus

Номер: US20120276985A1

Автор: Nicholas Luke Bennett

Принадлежит: ARISTOCRAT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

A method of gaming comprising: providing a table game of the type where a player seeks to sink one or more balls of a set of balls in one or more pockets of the table by striking the balls with a cue ball in accordance with the rules of the table game; receiving a wager from a player additional to any amount required to play the table game, the wager entitling the player to receive at least one bonus associated with an event if the player achieves the event; and electronically monitoring play of the table game to determine whether the player achieves the event and the bonus should be awarded to the player.

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Номер записи: 8

22-11-2012 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for virtual golf simulation

Номер: US20120295677A1

Автор: Jae Yoon Ok

Принадлежит: Golfzon Co Ltd

Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for virtual golf simulation that is capable of providing various contents based on user history information of a user who has previously played golf through the virtual golf simulation apparatus during a virtual golf procedure through virtual golf simulation and enabling a user to play golf with the user, another user, or a virtual user acquired based on play information of a celebrity, thereby improving user convenience and inducing interest in virtual golf. The virtual golf simulation apparatus includes an image output unit for displaying a golf simulation image of a virtual golf course, a storage unit for storing user history information of a user who has played golf through the virtual golf simulation apparatus, and a controller for controlling at least one selected from a group consisting of a trajectory of a golf ball, a falling point of a golf ball, and a flight distance of a golf ball based on specific play information of the user history information to be displayed through the image output unit.

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Номер записи: 9

29-11-2012 дата публикации

Electronically Triggered Personal Athletic Device

Номер: US20120299725A1

Автор: Charles W. Case, JR., Edward L. Boyd

Принадлежит: Nike Inc

An athletic device is worn by a participant during an athletic event (e.g., a race). In one example, a race course is provided with a plurality of mats or signal devices along the race course. The mats may have antennas and generate a magnetic field. The athletic device may include a chip system having an RFID tag and a display. As the participant progress along the course, the tag is triggered at each mat and race data may be displayed on the device. Data relating to a location of the participant may also be provided to the participant during the athletic event.

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Номер записи: 10

11-07-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING USER PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20130178958A1

Автор: Kulach Christopher J., Rooney James K., Skarsgard Andrew

Принадлежит: GARMIN SWITZERLAND GMBH

A system for determining user performance characteristics includes an inertial sensor and a processing system. The inertial sensor may be coupled with the user's torso and generates one or more signals corresponding to the motion of the user's torso. The processing system is in communication with the inertial sensor and is operable to use the one or more signals to determine one or more user performance characteristics. The user performance characteristics may include speed, cadence, time energy cost, distance energy cost and acceleration energy cost. 1. A system for determining performance characteristics of a user , the system comprising:an inertial sensor for coupling with the user and generating one or more signals corresponding to striding motion of the user's torso; anda processing system in communication with the inertial sensor and operable to use the one or more signals to determine vertical torso displacement.2. The system of claim 1 , the inertial sensor including at least one accelerometer.3. The system of claim 1 , the processing system operable to use the one or more signals to determine a change in the potential energy of the torso.4. The system of claim 1 , the processing system operable to use the one or more signals to determine the change in potential energy from the vertical torso displacement.5. The system of claim 1 , the processing system operable to use the one or more signals to determine a change in vertical kinetic energy of the torso.6. The system of claim 5 , the processing system operable to use the one or more signals to determine a maximum vertical torso speed claim 5 , and to use the maximum vertical torso speed to determine the change in vertical kinetic energy.7. The system of claim 1 , the processing system operable to determine the vertical torso displacement by twice integrating a vertical acceleration signal with respect to time.8. The system of claim 1 , the processing system operable to use the one or more signals to ...

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Номер записи: 11

18-07-2013 дата публикации

Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods

Номер: US20130184841A1

Автор: Ellis Michael, Schwartz Caron

Принадлежит: adidas AG

We have disclosed systems and methods for monitoring an individual's athletic performance. Methods may include determining performance parameter data during an athletic activity, determining position parameter data by a global positioning satellite receiver during an athletic activity, correlating the data with a characteristic of a route traversed by an individual during the activity, and generating a graphical display of representation of the route based on the data. 1. A method for monitoring an individual's athletic performance , comprising:determining performance parameter data by a performance monitor during an athletic activity;determining position parameter data by a global positioning satellite receiver during the athletic activity;correlating the performance parameter data and the position parameter data with a characteristic of a route traversed by the individual during the athletic activity; andgenerating a graphical display based on the performance parameter data and the position parameter data, wherein the graphical display comprises a representation of the route.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the graphical display occurs during the athletic activity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the graphical display occurs after the athletic activity.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the correlating occurs during the athletic activity.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the representation of the route comprises a map.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the representation of the route comprises an elevation profile.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic of the route comprises a location along the route.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the characteristic of the route comprises a segment of the route.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performance parameter data comprises one of speed and pace data.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performance parameter data comprises distance traveled data.11. The method of claim ...

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Номер записи: 12

18-07-2013 дата публикации

Performance Monitoring and Audio Playback Apparatuses and Methods

Номер: US20130184843A1

Автор: Caron Schwartz, Michael Ellis

Принадлежит: adidas AG

We have disclosed methods of controlling audio playback at a portable performance monitoring device. These methods may include playing music at a first volume, receiving athletic performance parameter data from a sensor at a portable performance monitoring device, reducing the volume of the music played while continuing to play the music, playing audio performance feedback with a portable performance monitoring device while music plays, and returning the volume to the first volume.

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Номер записи: 13

25-07-2013 дата публикации

Performance Monitoring Apparatuses, Methods, and Computer Program Products

Номер: US20130190907A1

Автор: Ellis Michael, Schwartz Caron

Принадлежит: adidas AG

We have disclosed apparatuses, methods, and computer program products to monitor an individual's performance during a physical activity with a portable performance monitoring device. The methods may include obtaining position points using a satellite positioning system receiver of the monitoring device during a physical activity, determining performance information based on the position points using a processor of the monitoring device during a physical activity, conveying at least some of the performance information to the individual by an output device of the monitoring device during a physical activity, and wirelessly transmitting at least some of the performance information to a remote device using a monitoring device. 1. A method of monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity with a portable performance monitoring device , the method comprising:obtaining position points using a satellite positioning system receiver of the portable performance monitoring device during the physical activity;determining performance information for the individual based on the position points using a processor of the portable performance monitoring device during the physical activity;conveying at least some of the performance information to the individual using an output device of the portable performance monitoring device during the physical activity; andtransmitting at least some of the performance information to a remotely located device using a wireless wide-area network transceiver of the portable performance monitoring device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performance information comprises speed or pace information.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:obtaining acceleration data during the physical activity,wherein the performance information is further determined by the processor of the portable performance monitoring device based on the acceleration data.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the acceleration data is obtained using an ...

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Номер записи: 14

29-08-2013 дата публикации

Modular Personal Network Systems And Methods

Номер: US20130226321A1

Автор: Caron Schwartz, Michael Ellis

Принадлежит: adidas AG

We have disclosed a modular personal network (MPN) that includes multiple devices that may be worn, carried, or used in close proximity to a user. The devices communicate wirelessly. Functions of the MPN may be modified by adding or removing components. The MPN may communicate with a personal computer. General purpose devices may include a control unit, a display, a user input, and an audio output. The MPN may provide a variety of functions, including time, communication, entertainment, organization, guidance, athletic, medical, travel, outdoors, identity, security, and military.

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Номер записи: 15

07-11-2013 дата публикации

Electronic Pitching Trainer and Method for Determining the True Speed of a Sports Projectile

Номер: US20130291636A1

Автор: Jerry B. Roberts

Принадлежит: Individual

A sensing device obtains range-related data—such as Doppler data or pulse time-of-flight data—from a sports projectile during flight. The time course of the range-related data is employed, in light of predictable characteristics of the projectile trajectory, to determine and output an accurate determination of the projectile speed for one or more points of interest in its flight. Such determination of speed may, for instance, be the speed at the time of projectile release, even though range-related data is gathered later in the flight, when the projectile is traveling neither so fast, nor straight at the sensor. Such sensing device may employ inexpensive short-range acoustic Doppler, and be incorporated into a target device that automatically displays to a pitcher-in-training the speed and ball/strike condition of each pitch.

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Номер записи: 16

27-03-2014 дата публикации

STATE FINDING APPARATUS FINDING STATE OF OBJECT BASED ON VALUE OF ANGULAR VELOCITY

Номер: US20140083187A1

Автор: ABE Kazuaki

Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A state finding apparatus includes an obtaining unit and a finding unit. The obtaining unit obtains a value of an angular velocity of a first object around a predetermined axis when the first object and a second object contact with each other. The finding unit finds a state of the second object based on the obtained value of the angular velocity. 1. A state finding apparatus comprising:an obtaining unit which obtains a value of an angular velocity of a first object around a predetermined axis when the first object and a second object contact with each other; anda finding unit which finds a state of the second object based on the obtained value of the angular velocity.2. The state finding apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe predetermined axis includes two predetermined axes being perpendicular to each other,the obtaining unit obtains the value of the angular velocity of the first object around each of the axes, andthe finding unit finds the state of the second object having contacted with the first object based on the obtained values of the angular velocities.3. The state finding apparatus according to further comprising a contact detection unit which detects the contact between the first object and the second object claim 1 , whereinthe obtaining unit obtains the value of the angular velocity when the contact detection unit detects the contact.4. The state finding apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe state finding apparatus is attached to a tool as the first object, andthe contact detection unit detects contact between the tool and the second object as the contact between the first object and the second object.5. The state finding apparatus according to claim 4 , whereinthe obtaining unit obtains a value of a first angular velocity of the state finding apparatus around a first axis which is approximately parallel to a surface of the tool, the surface including a hitting part to hit the second object, and approximately perpendicular to an extending ...

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Номер записи: 17

03-04-2014 дата публикации

Training devices for trajectory-based sports

Номер: US20140092253A1

Автор: Alan W. Marty, John Carter, Thomas A. Edwards

Принадлежит: Pillar Vision Inc

Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.

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Номер записи: 18

06-01-2022 дата публикации

Smart Wearable Device, a Motion Detector, and a Feedback Mechanism Thereof

Номер: US20220001263A1

Автор: Cai Fei, Jiang Zheng-Jie, Xu Shao-Xiong, You Qi-Jing, Zhang Cheng

Принадлежит:

A disclosed feedback method for a smart wearable device includes the following steps: acquiring characterized information of a current motion; searching the database to determine whether corresponding characterized information of motion is found in a database based on the acquired characterized information; prompting to notify that the user's motion is correct, recording the acquired characterized information to have a segmented data, and inserting the segmented data into to the database if the corresponding characterized information is found; and prompting to notify that the user's motion is incorrect if the corresponding characterized information is not found. A motion detector implementing the method and a smart wearable device are also provided. 1. A feedback method for a smart wearable device , comprising:acquiring characterized information of a current motion;searching the database to determine whether corresponding characterized information of motion is found in a database based on the acquired characterized information;prompting to notify that the user's motion is correct, recording the acquired characterized information to have a segmented data, and inserting the segmented data into to the database if the corresponding characterized information is found; andprompting to notify that the user's motion is incorrect if the corresponding characterized information is not found.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the database initially has the standard characterized information of motions.3. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the corresponding characterized information of motion is determined to be found in the database if there is a piece of characterized information in the database identical to the acquired characterized information or a difference between the piece of characterized information in the database and the acquired characterized information is less than 5%.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the acquired characterized ...

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Номер записи: 19

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Exercise Counting and Form Guidance System

Номер: US20210001172A1

Автор: Namboodiri Manu Pallatheri

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A method and an exercise counting repetition and form guidance system (ECRFGS) for automatically counting multiple repetitions and providing form guidance of an exercise performed by a user in real time are provided. The ECRFGS captures one or more consecutive exercising poses performed by the user, receives the captured consecutive exercising poses, identifies multiple coordinates corresponding to multiple specific body joints of the user , normalizes the captured consecutive exercising poses, analyzes the identified coordinates to determine a plane of orientation, determines one or more relative positions, calculates a distance between at least two of the identified coordinates of the consecutive exercising poses, calculates a maximum angle and a minimum angle between three of the identified coordinates of the consecutive exercising poses, processes the received consecutive exercising poses using the exercise language in the ECRFGS to automatically count the repetitions and form guidance of an exercise performed by the user. 1. A method for automatically counting a plurality of repetitions and providing form guidance for an exercise performed by a user in real time , the method employing an exercise counting repetition and form guidance system comprising at least one processor configured to execute computer program instructions for performing the method comprising:capturing one or more consecutive exercising poses of the exercise, performed by the user, in real time as a video stream by a capturing module of an electronic device by the exercise counting repetition and form guidance system;receiving the captured consecutive exercising poses in real time, from the capturing module of the electronic device, by the exercise counting repetition and form guidance system;defining an exercise language comprising a finite set of instructions for automatically counting the repetitions of the exercise and providing form guidance to the user based on the received consecutive ...

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Номер записи: 20

07-01-2021 дата публикации

Monitoring Fitness Using a Mobile Device

Номер: US20210001178A1

Автор: Jason Nims, Kristen L. White, Kwamina Crankson, Michael L. Orenstein, Michael T. Hoffman

Принадлежит: Nike Inc

Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site.

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Номер записи: 21

07-01-2016 дата публикации

OPERATIONS WITH INSTRUMENTED GAME BALL

Номер: US20160001136A1

Автор: Davisson Mark Joseph, King Kevin William, Knittle John Joseph, Tyson Mathew Anthony

Принадлежит:

This document provides a computer-implemented method that includes placing an athletic ball containing a battery on an inductive charging device; generating an electric or magnetic field, or both with the inductive charging device; receiving energy from the field or fields via a receptor located inside the athletic ball; and charging a battery inside the athletic ball using the received energy. This document also provides devices and methods for detecting events with an instrumented player-controllable game device, such as an event of a basketball or soccer ball passing through a goal. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:placing on an inductive charging device an athletic ball that contains a battery;generating an electric or magnetic field, or both, with the inductive charging device;receiving energy from the field or fields via a receptor located inside the athletic ball; andcharging a battery inside the athletic ball using the received energy.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting data wirelessly from the ball in response to sensing the inductive charging device.3. (canceled)4. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the receptor comprises one or more coils mounted in a periphery of the athletic ball.5. (canceled)6. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more coils include a plurality of coils in different hemispheres of the athletic ball so as to enable charging of the battery when the athletic ball is at different rotational angles in relation to the inductive charging device.7. The computer-implemented method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more coils are formed integrally with a flexible printed circuit board.8. (canceled)9. An athletic game ball system claim 4 , comprising:a multi-layer ball shell sealed from an area around the ball shell;one or more electronic sensors located within a periphery of the ball; andone or more inductive electric secondary charging coils ...

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Номер записи: 22

07-01-2016 дата публикации

TWO-ENVIRONMENT GAME PLAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20160001158A1

Автор: Tawwater Ryan S., Vollbrecht James T., Vollbrecht John M.

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A game-play environment includes a tee box, a range surface, and a monitor. The tee box is configured to permit a player to hit a golf ball onto the range surface. The range surface has a plurality of physical markers. The monitor depicts a virtual environment that includes a plurality of virtual components. Some of the virtual components are visual cues that correspond to the physical markers. A player is able to play the game by targeting the appropriate physical marker that corresponds to the desired visual cue. 1. A game-play environment comprising:a tee box having a monitor;a range surface extending from the tee box and having a plurality of physical markers; anda golf ball; the flight path of the golf ball;', 'a plurality of visual components corresponding to features of a golf course, such features of a golf course not existing on the range surface, and;', 'a plurality of visual cues located on the plurality of visual components, wherein each of the visual cues corresponds to a physical marker in the plurality of physical markers., 'wherein the monitor depicts'}2. The game-play environment of wherein the plurality of visual components comprise a golf hole claim 1 , a golf green and a fairway.3. The game-play environment of wherein at least one of the visual components in the plurality of visual components is a background feature.4. A virtual game-play environment comprising:a first visual cue that corresponds to a first physical marker on a physical game-play surface;a second visual cue that corresponds to a second physical marker on the physical game-play surface;a visual component that is a golf course feature that does not exist on the physical game-play surface;wherein the position and direction of the first visual cue relative to the second visual cue correspond to the position and direction of the first physical marker to the second physical marker.5. The virtual game-play environment of wherein the visual component is a fairway.6. The virtual game-play ...

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Номер записи: 23

04-01-2018 дата публикации

DIGITAL GOLF ASSISTANT

Номер: US20180001180A1

Автор: Bharadwaj Sunil, Bouck John

Принадлежит: Nike, Inc.

A method includes receiving, from a user via an electronic user interface, an indication of a golf course to be played, providing a listing of challenges to the user, receiving score data from the user in a sequential, hole-by-hole manner, and populating an electronic scorecard with score data from a selected one of the listing of challenges together with the received score data in a sequential, hole-by-hole manner. The listing of challenges include at least one of a previously recorded round of golf played at the golf course, and a simulated opponent. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from a user via an electronic user interface, an indication of a golf course to be played; a previously recorded round of golf played at the golf course; and', 'a simulated opponent;, 'providing a listing of challenges to the user, the listing of challenges comprising at least one ofreceiving score data from the user in a sequential, hole-by-hole manner; andpopulating an electronic scorecard with score data from a selected one of the listing of challenges together with the received score data in a sequential, hole-by-hole manner.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the previously recorded round of golf is associated with a user account that is within a common social network as a user account associated with the user.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the previously recorded round of golf is the user's lowest recorded score at the golf course.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein score data from the simulated opponent is generated using a probabilistic model that is based on one or more statistical distributions derived from a plurality of users that each have a respective scoring average or handicap that is within a predetermined tolerance of a scoring average or handicap of the user.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a statistical distribution of one or more ability metrics from a plurality of users that each have a respective scoring average or handicap that is ...

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Номер записи: 24

05-01-2017 дата публикации

MOTION SENSOR IN A SPORTS INSTRUMENT

Номер: US20170001070A1

Автор: Han Zheng, Zhao Ke

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A solution is provided to enhance motion detection and recognition of moving objects associated with various sports by embedding motion sensors into sports instruments such as tennis rackets, badminton rackets, baseball bats and golf clubs, that are swung in a three-dimensional (3D) space. A motion sensor device inserted and locked inside a sports instrument is configured to detect motions associated with movements associated with the sports instrument. The device is shaped to be inserted into a sensor housing attached to a selected location inside the sports instrument. The device includes a motion sensor for detecting motion associated with the movement of the sports instrument, a cover for protecting the motion sensor, and a locking mechanism attached to the sensor housing for locking the motion sensor inside the sensor housing. 1. A device having a motion sensor to be inserted into a sports instrument , comprising:a motion sensor for detecting motion associated with the movement of the sports instrument, the motion sensor being shaped to be inserted into a sensor housing attached a selected location inside the sports instrument;a cover for protecting the motion sensor inserted inside the sports instrument, the cover having a plurality of slots to host one or more charging pins, wherein the charging pins are configured to provide electrical contact from a charger for powering the motion sensor; anda locking mechanism attached to the sensor housing for locking the motion sensor inside the sensor housing, the sensor housing inserted into a selected location in the sport instrument, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock the motion sensor in position.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a rechargeable battery used by the charger for powering the motion sensor, wherein the charger has a plurality of charging pins configured to connect the charger to the motion sensor; andone or more magnets to orient the plurality of charging pins of charger ...

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Номер записи: 25

05-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, APPLICATIONS, AND METHODS FOR EXERCISE WORKOUT GENERATION

Номер: US20170001073A1

Автор: Huber Lee, Krueger Ralph, Krueger Ryan M.

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In some embodiments, an automated system comprises one or more biometric sensors, an interactive screen, and an exercise routine generation application communicable with a mobile application. In some embodiments, the mobile application receives data from an automated station and displays exercise routines, other exercise information, or both. In some embodiments, the mobile application includes a scanner to scan labels, other indicia, or physical or other features of an exercise machine or other exercise apparatus to identify the machine or apparatus. In some embodiments, the mobile application communicates with one or more local or remote databases identifying differing exercise facility locations within a geographic area and identifying exercise apparatus available in each of the differing facilities. 1. An automated exercise workout generation method comprising:A. measuring, using a weighing scale, a user's weight;B. measuring, using voltage and current associated with two or more electrical sensors in communication with the user's body, the user's bioimpedance;C. electronically receiving or determining a location of the user;D. electronically obtaining information on exercise resources located at multiple facilities within the geographic locale of the user's location;E. selecting exercise resources and associated exercises for the user based on said exercise resource information and said measured weight and measured bioimpedance; andF. providing the user with the selected exercises and the exercise resources, including the location of said exercise resources.2. The method of further comprises a step of determining the user's body fat percentage using said measured bioimpedance.3. The method of further comprising a step of using said with two or more electrical sensors in communication with said user's body to measure said user's heart rate.4. The method of wherein the step of receiving or determining a location of the user comprises the use of GPS.5. The method ...

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Номер записи: 26

03-01-2019 дата публикации

SPORTS AWARENESS VEST

Номер: US20190001207A1

Автор: Moylen Michael R.

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A system, device, and method are provided herein for remotely trigger a light on an awareness article. In some embodiments, the awareness article is a vest used by football players where a plurality of awareness vests are in electronic communication with an electronic device. A coach can control activation of the light on each awareness vest such that, for example, a quarterback can throw a football to the person wearing the awareness vest with the activated light. Various other aspects of the system, device, and method are described herein, and other applications of the awareness vest can include other sports such as soccer and hockey, dog training such as hunting and schutzhund, and military training such as war games, target practice, and enemy identification. 1. An awareness system , comprising:a first awareness vest having a receiver and at least one light, wherein the receiver is in electronic communication with the at least one light;a second awareness vest having a receiver and at least one light, wherein the receiver is in electronic communication with the at least one light;an electronic device having a transmitter in electronic communication with the receiver of the first awareness vest and the receiver of the second awareness vest, wherein the electronic device has a first input and a second input, wherein activation of the first input causes the transmitter to send a signal to the receiver of the first awareness vest to activate a light of the at least one light, and wherein activation of the second input causes the transmitter to send a signal to the receiver of the second awareness vest to activate a light of the at least one light.2. The awareness system of claim 1 , further comprising:a sensor configured to track a spatial position of the first awareness vest and the second awareness vest in an area defined by a continuous border, the sensor in electronic communication with the receivers of the awareness vests.3. The awareness system of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 27

03-01-2019 дата публикации

Recommendation engine

Номер: US20190001209A1

Автор: Michael J. Kline, Patrick A. Ripp

Принадлежит: Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd

Generally, described are methods, apparatuses and systems for a recommendation engine which determines a recommendation based upon a terrestrial parameter and an overall factor unrelated to the terrestrial parameter. The recommendation engine may receive as inputs: (1) some data relating to the terrestrial parameter and (2) some data relating to user operation of a mechanical device. An overall factor may be calculated or obtained, at least in part, from the data relating to user operation of the mechanical device. And based upon the data relating to the terrestrial parameter and the overall factor, a recommendation may be determined and transmitted. In one embodiment, as part of the transmission process, the recommendation may be displayed to a user requesting the recommendation.

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Номер записи: 28

05-01-2017 дата публикации

METHODS OF DETERMINING PERFORMANCE INFORMATION FOR INDIVIDUALS AND SPORTS OBJECTS

Номер: US20170003111A1

Автор: Coza Aurel

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Methods for determining performance information for an object located within an area include obtaining magnetic field information for the area, measuring first magnetic field data when the object is located at a first position within the area, and determining performance information for the object within the area based on the magnetic field information for the area and the first magnetic field data. 1. A method for determining performance information of an object located within an athletic field area , the method comprising , in order:obtaining local magnetic field information for the athletic field area;measuring magnetic field data when the object is located at a position within the athletic field area; anddetermining performance information of the object within the athletic field area based on the magnetic field information for the athletic field area and the magnetic field data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field data comprises one of magnetic field intensity data and magnetic field direction data.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the magnetic field data comprises both magnetic field intensity data and magnetic field direction data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the magnetic field information for the athletic field area comprises magnetic field map data.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the magnetic field map data for the athletic field area comprises magnetic field information defining a plurality of locations on the athletic field forming a grid-like pattern.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the magnetic field map data for the athletic field area comprises magnetic field information associated with a boundary of the field of play of the athletic field.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining local magnetic field information for the athletic field area comprises determining magnetic field map data for the athletic field area.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein obtaining local magnetic field information for the athletic field area ...

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Номер записи: 29

13-01-2022 дата публикации

SMART SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND INTEGRATED PLATFORM

Номер: US20220008789A1

Автор: JR. Daniel Aguilar, JR. David Rudy, MARROQUIN, MARROQUIN Daniel Aguilar, MILLER Jesse Courson, MIRELES, ROBLES Jason Escalante

Принадлежит: DrillZBall LLC

Systems, methods, and non-transitory media are provided for smart sports equipment and integrated platforms. An example method can include receiving, by an integrated platform and from a client device, a request for content associated with a smart ball having a communications device configured to communicate an address for the content to one or more client devices, the request being based on the address from the smart ball; in response to the request, retrieving, by the integrated platform, the content associated with the smart ball; and providing, by the integrated platform, the content to the client device. 1. A system comprising: a non-transitory computer-readable medium having computer-readable information stored thereon, the computer-readable information comprising an address of content hosted on an integrated platform, the content comprising instructional information associated with at least one of the smart ball, a sport associated with the smart ball, an age group associated with the smart ball, a type of smart ball, a category of use of the smart ball, and a user associated with the smart ball; and', 'an electronic circuit for wirelessly communicating the address to the client device; and, 'a smart ball comprising a communications device for wirelessly communicating with a client device, communications device comprising receive, from the client device and over a network, a request for at least a portion of the content associated with the smart ball;', 'in response to the request, retrieve at least the portion of the content associated with the smart ball; and', 'provide at least the portion of the content to the client device., 'the integrated platform, wherein the integrated platform comprises one or more processors and at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium having stored thereon computer-readable instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 30

01-01-2015 дата публикации

TWO-ENVIRONMENT GAME PLAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20150005084A1

Автор: Tawwater Ryan S., Vollbrecht James T., Vollbrecht John M.

Принадлежит: ORIGIN, LLC

A game-play environment includes a tee box, a range surface, and a monitor. The tee box is configured to permit a player to hit a golf ball onto the range surface. The range surface has a plurality of physical markers. The monitor depicts a virtual environment that includes a plurality of virtual components. Some of the virtual components are visual cues that correspond to the physical markers. A player is able to play the game by targeting the appropriate physical marker that corresponds to the desired visual cue. 1. A game-play environment comprising:a tee box having a monitor; anda range surface extending from the tee box and having a plurality of physical markers;wherein the monitor depicts a visual cue that corresponds to each of the plurality of physical markers.2. The game-play environment of further comprising:a golf ball, wherein the monitor depicts the final resting play of the golf ball after it travels from the tee box through the air and onto the range surface.3. The game-play environment of claim 2 , wherein the monitor depicts the flight path of the golf ball as it travels from the tee box through the air and onto the range surface.4. The game-play environment of wherein the monitor depicts a plurality of visual components that do not correspond to the physical markers.5. The game-play environment of wherein at least one of the visual components is a virtual golf hole.6. The game-play environment of wherein at least one of the visual components is a playing card.7. The game-play environment of wherein at least one of the visual components is a concentric ring.8. A method of playing a game using a game-play environment claim 4 , the method comprising the steps of:targeting a visual component on a monitor;comparing the targeted visual component to a visual cue that corresponds to a physical marker on a range surface;aiming the golf shot at the physical marker;hitting the golf shot and thereby launching a golf ball through the air onto the range surface. ...

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Номер записи: 31

05-01-2017 дата публикации

MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM THAT COMBINES SENSORS WITH DIFFERENT MEASUREMENT RANGES

Номер: US20170004358A1

Автор: BOSE Bhaskar, Gupta Piyush, LOHR Scott

Принадлежит: Blast Motion Inc.

Motion capture system with a motion capture element that uses two or more sensors to measure a single physical quantity, for example to obtain both wide measurement range and high measurement precision. For example, a system may combine a low-range, high precision accelerometer having a range of −24 g to +24 g with a high-range accelerometer having a range of −400 g to +400 g. Data from the multiple sensors is transmitted to a computer that combines the individual sensor estimates into a single estimate for the physical quantity. Various methods may be used to combine individual estimates into a combined estimate, including for example weighting individual estimates by the inverse of the measurement variance of each sensor. Data may be extrapolated beyond the measurement range of a low-range sensor, using polynomial curves for example, and combined with data from a high-range sensor to form a combined estimate. 1. A motion capture system that combines sensors with different measurement ranges comprising a memory;', 'a plurality of sensors comprising at least two sensors that each measure the same physical quantity, wherein said physical quantity is equal to or is a function of one or more of a position, an orientation, a velocity, an acceleration, an angular velocity, or an angular acceleration of said motion capture element;', 'a first communication interface;', collect sensor data from said plurality of sensors, wherein said sensor data comprises a sensor value from each sensor of said plurality of sensors;', 'store said sensor data in said memory;', 'transmit said sensor data to a computer via said first communication interface;, 'a microprocessor coupled with said memory, said plurality of sensors, and said first communication interface, wherein said microprocessor is configured to'}, each sensor of said at least two sensors has a measurement range comprising a closed interval between a lower measurable value and an upper measurable value, said measurement range ...

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Номер записи: 32

07-01-2021 дата публикации

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20210004632A1

Автор: IDA Kentaro, IIDA Fumihiko, Ikeda Takuya

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[Problem] An information processing device, information processing method, and program that can perform stable position detection even in an environment in which a detection wavelength is included in external light are provided. [Solution] An information processing device including: a control unit that performs position detection of an object, on which a light emitting unit or a reflective material is provided, on the basis of a captured image acquired by imaging of emitted light or reflected light of the object in a direction facing a side, on which the light emitting unit or the reflective material is provided, of the object, wherein the control unit adjusts algorithm for the position detection of the object according to an illuminance detection result of external light including at least a wavelength of the emitted light or the reflected light. 1. An information processing device comprising:a control unit that performs position detection of an object, on which a light emitting unit or a reflective material is provided, on the basis of a captured image acquired by imaging of emitted light or reflected light of the object in a direction facing a side, on which the light emitting unit or the reflective material is provided, of the object, whereinthe control unit adjusts algorithm for the position detection of the object according to an illuminance detection result of external light including at least a wavelength of the emitted light or the reflected light.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe control unit switches, as an adjustment of the algorithm, a plurality of kinds of algorithm according to the illuminance detection result.3. The information processing device according to claim 2 , wherein the plurality of kinds of algorithm includes first position detection algorithm based on a position of a bright spot detected from the captured image.4. The information processing device according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of kinds ...

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Номер записи: 33

12-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSLATING SPORTS TRACKING DATA INTO STATISTICS AND PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Номер: US20170007879A1

Автор: Aman James A.

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System and methods for automatically determining states of game object possession for sporting contests. The system uses the minimum necessary and sufficient data, including the predefined tracking layout, official game time-in versus time-out data, centroid location of each player matched with their identity data and centroid location of the game object data which is then converted deterministically into at least clock states and game object movement states. The system and methods also disclose the further combining of these states into the determination of the cycle of possession flow. For determining the states of possession of the game object, the system and methods disclose using either an instantaneous or average measured distance between each player and the game object in combination with a minimum radius defining each player's area of influence and a minimum time necessary for the game object to be within this area before possession can be assigned. 1. A system for automatically determining the states of game object possession , including those of free , under contention and in possession , for sporting contests conducted within a predefined area of pre-known layout , comprising:a system for tracking the on going changes to the official game time so as to detect time-in play versus time-out of play;a system for tracking the on going locations of each player, matched to their identity, at least within the predefined area in accordance with the pre-known layout,a system for tracking the on going locations of the game object, at least within the predefined area in accordance with the pre-known layout,a computer for receiving the time-in and time-out data, the player location by identity data as well as the game object location data, in coordination for given instants of measurement, andan algorithm operative on the computer for determining the game object states including free, under contention and in possession, for each instant of received data by measuring ...

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Номер записи: 34

12-01-2017 дата публикации

POSITION METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20170007881A1

Автор: Penttila Janne

Принадлежит: WESTSIDE IMPORTS OY

A wireless transmission apparatus for disc golf discs includes a wireless communications unit, a microprocessor, a memory unit and acceleration sensor units. The microprocessor is configured to record data from the acceleration sensor units in the memory. The microprocessor controls the wireless communications unit to transmit acceleration data and/or calculations to an external device. 1. A recreational apparatus comprising:a disc having a top surface, a rim, and a bottom surface;an electronic circuit affixed to said disc, said electronic circuit having a microprocessor, a memory, a wireless interface, a first accelerometer, and a battery powering said electronic circuit;said microprocessor coupled to said accelerometer and receiving first position data therefrom;said memory coupled to said microprocessor and storing said first position data; andsaid wireless interface coupled to said microprocessor and transmitting said first position data;wherein said first position data includes x-, y- and z-axis coordinate data.2. The recreational apparatus of wherein said microprocessor is an ARM processor.3. The recreational apparatus of wherein said wireless interface is a Bluetooth interface.4. The recreational apparatus of further comprising second and third accelerometers coupled to said microprocessor claim 1 , wherein said first accelerometer is centered between said second and third accelerometers.5. The recreational apparatus of wherein said first claim 4 , second and third accelerometers are oriented in the same direction.6. The recreational apparatus of wherein said electronic circuit is affixed to the bottom surface of said disc.7. The recreational apparatus of wherein said electronic circuit is affixed to the top surface of said disc.8. The recreational apparatus of wherein said electronic circuit is embedded in said disc.9. The recreational apparatus of wherein said first position data is used to calculate offset data of said first accelerometer from a center of ...

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Номер записи: 35

12-01-2017 дата публикации

Program Products, Methods, and Systems for Providing Location-Aware Fitness Monitoring Services

Номер: US20170007882A1

Автор: WERNER Jon H.

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Program products, methods, and systems for providing location-aware fitness monitoring services are disclosed. In an embodiment of the present invention, a method of displaying a route traversed by an athlete equipped with a location-aware portable fitness monitoring device includes the steps of (a) receiving data describing a plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints that are acquired as the athlete engages in a fitness activity, (b) identifying a map area based on a location indicated by the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints, (c) determining the route traversed by the athlete based on the data describing the plurality of satellite navigational system waypoints and based on the location of one or more known paths associated with the map area, and (d) displaying the route traversed by the athlete on top of the map area. 126.-. (canceled)27. A method of presenting motivational content to an athlete during an athletic activity , the method , comprising:notifying a remote user that the athlete is participating in the athletic activity, wherein the notification of the remote user comprises the display of performance information about the athlete;in response to issuing the notification, receiving data from the remote user while the athlete is participating in the athletic activity on a portable electronic device, wherein the data received from the remote user includes multimedia content, and wherein the portable electronic device including a microprocessor, a display screen, a user input, a satellite positioning system receiver, a memory, and a wireless communication transceiver, the data being stored in the memory; andin, response to receiving the data presenting motivational content to the athlete during the athletic activity via the portable electronic device, wherein the motivational, content includes an indication of the identity of the remote user.28. The method of claim 27 , wherein the notification of the remote ...

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Номер записи: 36

12-01-2017 дата публикации

RECOMMENDATION ENGINE

Номер: US20170007901A1

Автор: Kline Michael J., Ripp Patrick A.

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Generally, described are methods, apparatuses and systems for a recommendation engine which determines a recommendation based upon a terrestrial parameter and an overall factor unrelated to the terrestrial parameter. The recommendation engine may receive as inputs: (1) some data relating to the terrestrial parameter and (2) some data relating to user operation of a mechanical device. An overall factor may be calculated or obtained, at least in part, from the data relating to user operation of the mechanical device. And based upon the data relating to the terrestrial parameter and the overall factor, a recommendation may be determined and transmitted. In one embodiment, as part of the transmission process, the recommendation may be displayed to a user requesting the recommendation. 122-. (canceled)23. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium storing instructions that when executed by a processor performs the steps of:a. receiving data characteristic of a user operating a golf club, wherein the data characteristic of the user comprises an average attack angle of the user based on multiple swings of the user, and obtained via a swing sensing device associated with the user or the golf club;b. determining, via a selector module, a recommended golf club specific to the user, wherein determining the recommended golf club specific to the user includes identifying a bounce recommendation based on the average attack angle of the user, the recommended golf club selected from at least two possible golf clubs having different bounces; andc. transmitting information indicative of the recommended golf club.24. The non-transitory computer readable storage medium of claim 23 , wherein the data characteristic of a user operating a golf club further comprises an average shaft lean of the user swinging the golf club at a point of impact claim 23 , and wherein determining claim 23 , via the selector module claim 23 , the recommended golf club specific to the user includes ...

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Номер записи: 37

02-01-2020 дата публикации

SMART DEVICE

Номер: US20200008023A1

Автор: Tran Bao, Tran Ha

Принадлежит:

An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a body with a processor, a camera and a wireless transceiver coupled to the processor. 1. A system , comprising:a processor coupled to a wireless transceiver;a camera to capture device environment, wherein the camera captures distances of the neighboring objects from the camera;code to change insurance cost based on trip distance and risk associated with trip distance.2. The system of claim 1 , comprising a pressure sensor claim 1 , a motion sensor claim 1 , a finger sensor claim 1 , a digit motion sensor claim 1 , an EKG sensor claim 1 , a bio sensor claim 1 , a medical sensor claim 1 , or a temperature sensor.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a module to follow other third parties or other devices in a flock.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a road contacting surface claim 1 , air contacting surface or water contacting surface.5. The system of claim 1 , comprising a gesture identifying component configured to identify hand or finger gesture to the device.6. The system of claim 1 , comprising an optical positioning system.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the positioning system comprises a laser positioning system.8. The system of claim 1 , comprising a sensor to detect an imminent impact and activate crash protection for a user.9. The system of claim 1 , comprising a hidden markov model (HMM) or a deep learning machine to detect patterns from the camera and the accelerometer.10. The system of claim 1 , comprising an emotion detector to detect a user condition.11. The system of claim 1 , comprising an accelerometer and a camera to detect a potential impact.12. The system of claim 1 , comprising a cloud computer coupled to the processor to predict an impact and to protect a user for the impact.13. The system of claim 1 , comprising at least one sensor selected from a sensor set comprising: a pressure sensor claim 1 , a motion sensor claim 1 , a finger sensor claim 1 , a digit motion sensor claim 1 ...

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Номер записи: 38

14-01-2016 дата публикации

BALL TRACKER CAMERA

Номер: US20160008662A1

Автор: Cronin John, Reasner Nick

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Systems and methods for ball tracking are provided. An identification processor may be coupled to a ball and may generate wireless signals as the ball is moving. At least three triangulation antennas may be distributed at different locations within an event venue. Such triangulation antennas may receive the wireless signals from the identification processor in real-time. Such signals may be used to determine a real-time location of the ball within the event venue. A controller may then adjust a gimbal to point the camera at the determined real-time location of the ball. 1. A system for ball tracking , the system comprising:an identification processor coupled to a ball, wherein the identification processor broadcasts wireless signals as the ball is moving;at least three triangulation antennas distributed at different locations within an event venue, wherein each of the at least three triangulation antennas receive the wireless signals from the identification processor; determines a real-time location of the ball within the event venue based on the wireless signals received by each of the at least three triangulation antennas at the different locations, and', 'adjusts a camera based on the determined real-time location of the ball., 'a camera controller that2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an automatic gimbal executed by the processor to adjust the camera.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera adjustment includes panning across the event venue.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera adjustment includes tilting the camera.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera adjustment includes zooming in or zooming out.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the identification processor includes a radio frequency identification tag that uniquely identifies the ball.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the identification processor includes an amplifier to amplify the wireless signals.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the camera controller determines a real- ...

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Номер записи: 39

14-01-2021 дата публикации

Entertainment forum digital video camera, audio microphone, speaker and display device enabling entertainment participant and remote virtual spectator interaction, apparatus, system, method, and computer program product

Номер: US20210008416A1

Автор: Christopher DeCarlo

Принадлежит: Individual

According to one exemplary embodiment, an apparatus, system, method and/or computer program product may provide an electronically and programmably controlled remote virtual spectator/viewer device enabling viewer interaction with an entertainment participant in an entertainment forum via an exemplary digital video camera, digital audio microphone, speaker system, and display device system coupled via at least one communications interface to a communications network to allow a remote viewer to virtually interact with and communicate with the entertainment participant in the entertainment forum. Embodiments may include a graphical user interface configured to allow control of a digital video camera, and digital microphone in the entertainment forum, by a remote user from a remote location.

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Номер записи: 40

09-01-2020 дата публикации

SENSOR-DERIVED OBJECT FLIGHT PERFORMANCE TRACKING

Номер: US20200009439A1

Автор: Golwalkar Suresh V., Gowda Mahanth, Roy Choudhury Romit, Sundararajan Narayan, Yang Xue

Принадлежит:

Systems and techniques for sensor-derived object flight performance tracking are described herein. A set of magnetometer readings may be obtained from a magnetometer included with an object. A local rotation axis of the object may be determined at a time using the set of magnetometer readings. The local rotation axis may describe rotation of the object around a local magnetic target. A global rotation axis may be calculated based on an initial orientation of the object. The global rotation axis may describe a fixed rotation axis of the object during flight in a global coordinate frame, wherein an angle between the global rotation axis and magnetic north remains constant during the flight. An orientation of the object may be determined for the time using the global rotation axis and the local rotation axis of the object at the time. 1. A method for determining spin of a thrown object for a time along a flight path of the thrown object , the method comprising:obtaining a set of magnetometer readings from a magnetometer included with the thrown object;determining a local rotation axis of the thrown object at the time using the set of magnetometer readings, the local rotation axis describing rotation of the thrown object around a local magnetic target included with the thrown object;calculating a global rotation axis by translating the local rotation axis to a global coordinate frame based on an initial orientation of the thrown object, gravity, and magnetic north in the global coordinate frame; anddetermining an orientation of the thrown object for the time using the global rotation axis and the local rotation axis of the thrown object at the time.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining the local rotation axis further includes generating a cone from a set of magnetic vectors for the set of magnetometer readings claim 1 , wherein the local rotation axis is identified as a centerline of the cone.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:fitting the cone ...

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Номер записи: 41

09-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A USER KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR BASKETBALL

Номер: US20200009443A1

Автор: Moravchik Oren, MORAVTCHIK Lior, Sadeh Oren

Принадлежит: RSPCT BASKETBALL TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

The disclosure is directed to systems and methods for providing a user with key performance indicators of a basketball player relating to accuracy, precision and improvement. Specifically, the disclosure is directed to a system of sensors coupled to a basketball backboard adapted to provide an accurate tracking of a shot in a given three-dimensional space and extract features manipulated to yield key performance indicators based on establishing whether, how often and where the ball center passes the rim plane at a sub-cm resolution over a period of no more than 200 msec. 1. A system for providing key performance indicators (KPI) of a basketball player to a user , the system comprising:a. a backboard having a front surface and a rear surface;b. a hoop operably coupled to the backboard, wherein the hoop rim defines a plane that is perpendicular to the backboard;c. a sensing module coupled to at least one of: the rear surface of the backboard, and the top of the backboard, wherein the sensing module is adapted to trace a course of a ball over a predetermined voxel; and i. track the course of the ball within the predetermined voxel;', 'ii. determine the location of the center of the ball;', 'iii. trace the ball center within the predetermined voxel;', 'iv. determine the ball center location relative to the hoop rim;', 'v. determine the planar location on the rim plane where the ball center crosses;', 'vi. using a display, render the ball center course;', 'vii. determine the origin of a shot and provide at least one of: a shot origin-specific cluster, and cluster offset; and', 'viii. based on the ball center course, the rim and the plane, provide the user with a plurality of key performance indicators related to the player., 'd. a processing module, in communication with at least one of the sensing module, the backboard and the rim, the processing module having a central processing unit in communication with a non-volatile memory having thereon a processor-readable ...

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Номер записи: 42

03-02-2022 дата публикации

MARK BALL SPECIAL FOR GOLF HIGH-SPEED CAMERA SENSOR

Номер: US20220032126A1

Автор: WANG Ji Jun, Wang Qing Hua

Принадлежит: SHENZHEN GREENJOY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

The present application relates to a mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor. The mark ball includes a sphere. A mark portion is provided on a surface of the sphere, the mark portion includes a plurality of marks that are arranged along a circumferential direction of the sphere and shaped different from each other. A plurality of different marks are arranged on a golf mark ball such that a high-speed camera sensor can capture diversified images of the ball. 1. A mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor , the mark ball comprising a sphere , wherein a mark portion is provided on a surface of the sphere , and the mark portion comprises a plurality of marks arranged along a circumferential direction of the sphere and shaped different from each other.2. The mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor according to claim 1 , wherein the mark portion comprises a first mark group and a second mark group claim 1 , and each of the first mark group and the second mark group comprises two marks;each mark in the first and second mark groups comprises an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion, and the middle portions of all the marks are identical; wherein, the upper portions of the marks in the first mark group are identical and the lower portions of the marks in the first mark group are different; the upper portions of the marks in the second mark group are identical and the lower portions of the marks in the second mark group are different; and the upper portions of the marks in the first mark group are different from the upper portions of the marks in the second mark group.3. The mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor according to claim 2 , wherein each of the middle portions of all the marks is a strip corresponding to one circumferential direction.4. The mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor according to claim 3 , wherein the upper portion of each mark in the first mark group is an oblique strip ...

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Номер записи: 43

09-01-2020 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ANALYSIS OF MOVEMENT OF A PIECE OF SPORTS EQUIPMENT

Номер: US20200013312A1

Автор: POSNIAK Lukas, PREGIZER Christoph

Принадлежит:

The invention relates to a method for the analysis of movement of a piece of sports equipment of a type of ball sport, in particular a racket, preferably a golf club, or a ball, preferably a golf ball, wherein a first virtual trajectory model is reproduced in a display device in a way that said first virtual trajectory model is displayed as a first line on the display device in superimposition with at least one, in particular in reality, visible section of the environment, particularly when a field of view is directed on the at least one section of the environment which is visible in reality. 1. A method for analyzing the movement of at least one piece of sports equipment for a type of ball sport , which comprises the following procedural steps:detecting a position and/or an orientation of a display device in a reference system;calculating a field of view of the display device in the reference system on the basis of its detected position and/or orientation;detecting a start position of a ball of the ball sport type in the reference system;detecting a defined target position for the ball in the reference system,detecting at least one environmental parameter in the reference system, which at least partially characterizes an environment within an area between the start position and the target position;utilizing the reference system in calculating an ideal calculated trajectory of the at least one piece of sports equipment based on the start position of the ball, the target position of the ball and the at least one environmental parameter;generating a first virtual trajectory model of the at least one piece of sports equipment for the field of view on the basis of the calculated trajectory of the at least one piece of sports equipment; andreproducing the first virtual trajectory model in the display device such that the first virtual trajectory model displays as a first line in the display device in superimposition with at least one section of the environment which is ...

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Номер записи: 44

19-01-2017 дата публикации

INSTRUMENTED, ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE BATTING TEE

Номер: US20170014698A1

Автор: Dilz, JR. Albert E.

Принадлежит:

An instrumented, swing path adjustable, angle-adjustable batting tee is disclosed that measures both a bat speed and a ball exit velocity as a hitter swings a bat and initiates contact with a ball positioned on the tee. A bat speed radar detector is coupled to the tee and positioned within proximity of the ball set on the tee so that the bat speed radar detector measures the bat speed upon the bat initiating contact with the ball. A ball exit velocity radar is coupled to the tee and positioned within proximity of a ball flight of the ball as it leaves the bat so that the ball exit velocity radar measures the ball exit velocity of the ball in-flight after contact between the bat and the ball. The ball flight is a path that the ball travels after contact between the bat and a baseball or softball. 1. An instrumented , angle-adjustable batting tee , comprising:a batting tee configuration configured to hold a ball positioned on the batting tee configuration;a bat speed radar coupled to the batting tee configuration and positioned within proximity of the ball positioned on the batting tee configuration below a swing plane of a hitter and fixed at a bat angle that is aligned with the swing plane of the hitter and configured to measure the bat speed of a bat when contact is initiated between the bat and the ball, wherein the bat speed is a velocity of the bat when contact is initiated between the bat and the ball; anda ball exit velocity radar coupled to the batting tee configuration and fixed at a ball angle that is aligned with a ball exit velocity vector of the ball that is associated with a ball flight of the ball after contact between the bat and the ball and is positioned below the ball flight of the ball a distance from the ball positioned on the batting tee configuration and configured to measure the ball exit velocity of the ball after contact between the bat and the ball before the ball exit velocity decreases when travelling along the ball flight and does not ...

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Номер записи: 45

18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING HIKING

Номер: US20180015326A1

Автор: Dau Nathan, Kovach F. Grant, Nelligan Angela, Oleson Mark

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A system includes a shoe and a pod. The pod is disposed at the shoe and includes a positioning component and an altimeter. The positioning component determines a first geodetic location of the shoe at a first time, whereas the altimeter determines a first elevation of the shoe at the first time. The first positioning component additionally determines a second geodetic location of the shoe at a second time and generate shoe distance data based on the first geodetic location and the second geodetic location. The altimeter additionally determines a second elevation of the shoe at the second time. The positioning component additionally determines a total distance traveled based on the shoe distance data, the first elevation and the second elevation. 1. A system comprising:a shoe;a pod disposed in said shoe, said pod including a positioning component and an altimeter, said positioning component being operable to determine a first geodetic location of said shoe at a first time, said altimeter being operable to determine a first elevation of said shoe at the first time;wherein said positioning component is further operable to determine a second geodetic location of said shoe at a second time and to generate shoe distance data based on the first geodetic location and the second geodetic location,wherein said altimeter is further operable to determine a second elevation of said shoe at the second time, andwherein said positioning component is further operable to determine a total distance traveled based on the shoe distance data, the first elevation and the second elevation.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a communication component operable to wirelessly transmit activity data based on one of the group consisting of the first geodetic location claim 1 , the first elevation claim 1 , the second geodetic location claim 1 , the second elevation claim 1 , the shoe distance data claim 1 , the total distance traveled and combinations thereof.3. The system of claim 2 , ...

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Номер записи: 46

21-01-2016 дата публикации

System and method for analyzing athletic activity

Номер: US20160016041A1

Автор: Anna Antonia Giedwoyn, Chris Andon, Lee Peyton

Принадлежит: Nike Inc

A system for transitioning from a first footwear type to a second footwear type is usable with an article of footwear including a sensor system with a plurality of force sensors engaged with an article of footwear and configured to sense force exerted by a foot of a user and an electronic module configured to collect data based on force input from the sensors and to wirelessly transmit data generated by the sensor system. An electronic device includes a processor that receives the data from the electronic module, compares the data to a footstrike template corresponding to a desired footstrike pattern of a footwear transitional program, determines whether a deviation from the footstrike template exists, and generates an indication to the user when the deviation from the desired footstrike pattern is determined to exist. The desired footstrike pattern corresponds to a preferred footstrike of the second type of footwear

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Номер записи: 47

17-01-2019 дата публикации

SENSING DEVICE AND SENSING METHOD USED IN BASEBALL PRACTICE APPARATUS, BASEBALL PRACTICE APPARATUS USING THE SENSING DEVICE AND THE SENSING METHOD, AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE BASEBALL PRACTICE APPARATUS

Номер: US20190015699A1

Автор: JOO Sang Hyun, KIM Se Hwan, KO Bong Kyung

Принадлежит: Golfzon Newdin Holdings Co., Ltd.

Disclosed are an image-processing-type sensing device and sensing method that are capable of acquiring an image of the motion of a pitched ball or a hit ball and analyzing the acquired image in order to calculate an accurate and rapid motion model of the ball, which shows how the ball moves, in a baseball practice apparatus that allows a user to perform a baseball practice or to play a baseball game, whereby it is possible to very accurately and rapidly calculate various kinds of information necessary for conducting the baseball practice or the baseball game, such as motion parameters of the pitched ball or the hit ball, a baseball practice apparatus using the sensing device and the sensing method, and a method of controlling the baseball practice apparatus. 1. A sensing device used in a baseball practice apparatus that allows a user to perform a baseball practice or to play a baseball game based on a virtual baseball image , the sensing device comprising:a camera device for successively capturing images of a moving ball; anda sensing-processor for extracting and analyzing a predetermined trigger area from each of the images captured by the camera device to generate a trigger for commencing a process of sensing the moving ball and performing the sensing process to calculate sensing information about the moving ball when the trigger is generated,wherein the sensing-processor is configured to extract and analyze the trigger area and determine whether a ball is detected in the trigger area,if a ball is detected in the trigger area, the sensing-processor determines whether a direction in which the moving ball advances is in a predetermined direction,if the ball advancement is in the predetermined direction, the sensing-processor generates the trigger for commencing a process of sensing the moving ball, andif the ball advancement is not in the predetermined direction, the sensing-processor does not generate the trigger.2. The sensing device according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 48

21-01-2021 дата публикации

Smart Acoustic Drum and Sing Music System

Номер: US20210016148A1

Автор: Murdock Wilbert Quinc, Williams Philip Alister

Принадлежит:

A system that wirelessly integrates actual drum equipment and singing equipment with a computer and the internet to allow musicians and or singers remotely located from one another to play music and or a competitive real or simulated music and or singing competition. An individual musician may opt to play music solo or practice to improve basic music, drumming, and or singing techniques. The system includes smart music and drum systems, an audio detection system, and drum motion sensing devices, all containing circuits and contact sensors or motion sensors, coupled with signal processing and radio frequency transmitter circuitry, thereby wirelessly communicating game performance information to a remote receiver-computer. The computer displays musician and or singing information, and visually simulates and controls a music and or a singing competition between two or more musicians, via the internet, having similar equipment and remotely located from each other. Standard drum sets may be retrofitted with the sensors and associated circuitry to convert such drum sets into “smart drum sets” for use with the system. Standard microphones may be retrofitted with the sensors and associated circuitry to convert such microphones into “smart microphones” for use with the system. The system employs specially developed computer software to process musician performance data, control the music competition, communicate music and information between musicians and or singers, generate and control visual simulations, and display singer and or musician performance information. 1. A computerized interactive music and singing system comprising a local , and a remote player site; comprising a music implement , comprising: a drum; a drumstick; a musical instrument; and a smart microphone , comprising: a microphone with a sensor , attachable and or detachable to said musical instrument , said drum , and or said drumsticks; a first array of sensors , mounted on the face side of said drumhead ...

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Номер записи: 49

16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR SPORTS SIMULATION

Номер: US20200016497A1

Автор: Arnold Brian, Nicora Daniel Antonio

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A sports simulator calculates the rotational and translational velocity of a sports object. The rotational velocity is calculated using image analysis. The translational velocity is calculated using image analysis and a set of emitters and sensors. The simulator then computes the future trajectory of the sports object based on the rotational and translational velocity. In one embodiment, the sports object is a golf ball and the sports simulator simulates golf. 2. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the one or more components of the translational velocity of the golf ball based at least in part on the sensed passage of the golf ball through the one or more sensor planes and the captured one or more images of the launch area by the one or more cameras includes:using the captured one or more images to determine a first position of the golf ball;using the sensed passage to determine a second position of the golf ball;anddetermining a time lapse between when the golf ball is launched from the first position and when the golf ball passes through the second position;andcomputing the one or more components of the translational velocity of the golf ball based on the determined first position, the second position, and the time lapse.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the first position of the golf ball is the initial position of the golf ball in the launch area.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the one or more sensor planes comprise a vertical plane and the second position of the golf ball is a location within the vertical plane.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein determining the one or more components of rotational velocity of the golf ball based at least in part on the captured one or more images of the launch area by the one or more cameras.7. A method for simulating golf claim 1 , comprising:detecting the launch of a golf ball from a launch area towards a screen;capturing one or more images of the launch area with one or more cameras as the golf ball is launched ...

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Номер записи: 50

22-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUSES AND METHODS RELATING TO FINDABLE BALLS

Номер: US20150020377A1

Автор: Cadorniga Lauro C., Fulton Forrest F., Latus Gerald, Marshall Noel H.C., McGill Susan, Savarese Chris, Shea Mark A.

Принадлежит: RF Corporation

Golf balls for use with a system for finding golf balls and methods for making such golf balls. In the case of one exemplary golf ball, the ball includes a shell, a core material and a tag having a diode which is coupled to an antenna which has at least a portion formed from an elastic conductive material, such as an elastic conductive ink. The core material may include a void for receiving at least part of the diode. Other golf balls are described and methods for making balls are also described. 1. A method of making a golf ball , said method comprising:forming a first member having an outer surface, said first member forming a part of said golf ball;depositing a liquid material which when dried forms at least one antenna which is electrically conductive;forming a second member which surrounds said at least one antenna.2. A method as in further comprising:curing said liquid material;coupling a diode to said at least one antenna.3. A method as in wherein said at least one antenna is an elastic conductive material and wherein said liquid material is deposited onto said outer surface.4. A method as in wherein said depositing comprises at least one of (a) painting said liquid material; (b) printing said liquid material; (c) jetting said liquid material through a nozzle; and (d) spraying said liquid material.5. A method as in wherein said first member is a core material of said golf ball claim 1 , said core material having a substantially spherical shape claim 1 , and said second member is a layer of material which has a circular cross-sectional shape and which encases said first member and said at least one antenna.6. A method as in wherein said second member is an outermost shell of said golf ball.7. A method as in wherein said second member is an inner shell.8. A method as in wherein said elastic conductive material is a conductive ink.9. A method as in further comprising:forming a template on said outer surface, said template defining at least a portion of a pattern ...

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Номер записи: 51

16-01-2020 дата публикации

Golf Ball Range Finder

Номер: US20200018438A1

Автор: Humphreys Rory

Принадлежит:

A golf ball range finder that rests in either a custom leveled and aligned pin, or a standard pin of a golf green, and rotationally and vertically aligns a laser range finder onto all the golf balls in the vicinity. The golf ball range finder has mechanisms to align it vertically, horizontally and to adjust for differences in the depth of the pin so that its rotational axis resides collinear with a vertical axis passing through the midpoint of the pin. 1. A golf ball range finder for determination of the distance of a golf ball from the center of a golf ball hole , comprising:a 360 degree rotatable pivot base;a height adjustment frame coupled to said pivot base, said height adjustment frame having a vertical, rotational axis; anda measurement frame housing a vertically angularly adjustable laser range finder, said measurement frame affixed to said height adjustment frame.2. The golf ball range finder of further comprising a custom golf ball hole with a vertical axis and having a one degree side wall taper and a central tapered bore formed at a bottom thereon.3. The golf ball range finder of wherein said custom golf ball hole is an internally tapered cylinder affixed to a base plate with said centrally tapered bore formed therein claim 2 , wherein said internally tapered cylinder has a horizontal top peripheral edge.4. The golf ball range finder of wherein said rotatable pivot base has a bearing assembly with a distal end of a height adjusting rod extending centrally therefrom claim 3 , said height adjusting rod having a proximal end with a locating plug residing in matingly tapered said tapered bore.5. The golf ball range finder of where the vertical claim 2 , rotational axis of said height adjustment frame is collinear with the linear axis of said custom golf ball hole.6. The golf ball range finder of wherein said measurement frame has at least one laser carriage guide rod extending vertically therefrom with a camlock assembly sliding mounted thereon claim 3 , said ...

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Номер записи: 52

16-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOCATING ARROWS

Номер: US20200018581A1

Автор: Daoura Daniel Jabre, Emrich Bryan, Pearson-Franks Nicholas Ryan

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In one aspect, an example system includes an arrow nock configured to couple to an arrow, a transmitter coupled to the arrow nock, and a controller. The controller is configured to (i) determine that the arrow has been shot from a bow and (ii) responsive to determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow, cause the transmitter to transmit a beacon signal at a variable rate that varies based on an amount of time elapsed since determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow. 1. A method comprising:determining, by a computing system, that an arrow has been shot from a bow, wherein the arrow comprises a transmitter; andresponsive to determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow, causing, by the computing system, the transmitter to transmit a beacon signal at a variable rate that varies based on an amount of time elapsed since determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variable rate is inversely related to the amount of elapsed time.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the arrow further comprises an accelerometer or a shock sensor claim 1 , and wherein determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow comprises determining that the arrow has been shot from the bow based on a signal output by the accelerometer or the shock sensor.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the computing system comprises a controller coupled to the arrow and a remote computing device that is uncoupled to the arrow claim 1 , wherein causing the transmitter to transmit the beacon signal comprises the controller causing the transmitter to transmit the beacon signal claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises:receiving, by the remote computing device, the transmitted beacon signal; anddisplaying, via an interface of the remote computing device, an indication of a location of the arrow based on the received beacon signal.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising performing a controller activation process to activate the ...

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Номер записи: 53

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Tracking Assembly

Номер: US20160023042A1

Автор: Cherry Cleopatrick

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A tracking assembly locates and tracks a golf ball. The assembly includes a remote processor and a remote transceiver coupled to a golf ball. A base housing is carried by a user. A base processor and a base transceiver are coupled to the base housing. The base transceiver is operationally coupled to the base processor. The base transceiver is in communication with the remote transceiver so the base transceiver tracks the golf ball. A GPS is coupled to the base housing. The GPS is operationally coupled to the base processor so the GPS determines a location of the golf ball with respect to the base housing. A display is coupled to the base housing. The display is operationally coupled to the base processor. The display displays the location of the golf ball with respect to the base housing. 1. A tracking assembly for locating and tracking a golf ball , said assembly comprising:a remote processor coupled to said golf ball;a remote transceiver coupled to said golf ball, said remote transceiver being operationally coupled to said remote processor;a base housing being carried by a user;a base processor coupled to said base housing;a base transceiver being coupled to said base housing, said base transceiver being operationally coupled to said base processor, said base transceiver being in communication with said remote transceiver such that said base transceiver tracks said golf ball;a GPS coupled to said base housing, said GPS being operationally coupled to said base processor such that said GPS determines a location of said golf ball with respect to said base housing; anda display coupled to said base housing, said display being operationally coupled to said base processor, said display displaying the location of said golf ball with respect to said base housing such that the user tracks and locates said golf ball.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein said remote processor being centrally positioned within an interior of said golf ball.3. The assembly according ...

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Номер записи: 54

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Two-environment game play system

Номер: US20160023083A1

Автор: James T. Vollbrecht, John M. Vollbrecht, Ryan S. Tawwater

Принадлежит: Origin LLC

A game-play environment includes a tee box, a range surface, and a monitor. The tee box is configured to permit a player to hit a golf ball onto the range surface. The range surface has a plurality of physical markers. The monitor depicts a virtual environment that includes a plurality of virtual components. Some of the virtual components are visual cues that correspond to the physical markers. A player is able to play the game by targeting the appropriate physical marker that corresponds to the desired visual cue.

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Номер записи: 55

26-01-2017 дата публикации

System, method and program product for monitoring the use of an exercise ball by a user and exercise ball which can be used in such a system

Номер: US20170021229A1

Автор: Cei Daniele, Leonardi Andrea, Sarti Cristiano, TASCA Ermanno, Zanuso Silvano

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Disclosed are an exercise ball as well as a system, method and computer program product for monitoring the use of the exercise ball by a user. An exemplary system comprises: a first data processing unit; an exercise ball comprising a shell and a monitoring unit operatively associated with the shell, said monitoring unit comprising at least one sensor for detecting a parameter representative of the movement of the exercise ball by the user, the first data processing unit being configured to determine and provide the user with data representative of the use of the exercise ball by the user based on parameters representative of the movement of the exercise ball by the user detected by said at least one sensor. 1. System for monitoring the use of an exercise ball by a user , comprising:a first data processing unit;an exercise ball comprising a shell and a monitoring unit operatively associated with the shell, said monitoring unit comprising at least one sensor for detecting a parameter representative of the movement of the exercise ball by the user,the first data processing unit being configured to determine and provide the user with data representative of the use of the exercise ball by the user based on parameters representative of the movement of the exercise ball by the user detected by said at least one sensor.2. System according to claim 1 , wherein the first data processing unit is configured to determine and provide the user with the user's weight claim 1 , determined based on said parameters representative of the movement of the exercise ball detected by said at least one sensor.3. System according to claim 1 , wherein the first data processing unit is further configured to determine and provide the user with an alert representative of the expiration of a set reference time interval for the use of the exercise ball.4. System according to claim 1 , wherein the first data processing unit is further configured to determine and provide the user with information ...

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Номер записи: 56

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Interactive and Dynamic Fitness System

Номер: US20180021627A1

Автор: DeLuca Ryan, Lewis Preston, Mathes Duane, Thurber Daniel

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A fitness system includes a training area with exercise equipment and a positional tracking system to record and evaluate a participant. It optionally includes a virtual, augmented, or mixed reality headset, standalone display, computer, additional feedback sensors, accessories, and communication components. The positional tracking system preferably includes one or more laser-based base stations and a plurality of positional tracking sensors placed on or near the participant and equipment. The participant can play games, interact with others, and track performance, and the system dynamically adapts in response to information provided by the tracking system, user inputs, and other sensors or inputs. 1. A dynamic fitness system for use by a participant comprising:a. a dedicated training area accessible to the participant;b. exercise equipment located in the dedicated training area; andc. a laser-based positional tracking system located in the dedicated training area wherein the positional tracking system comprises at least one positional tracking sensor placed to detect the position of the participant or the equipment while the participant uses the equipment in the dedicated training area.2. The dynamic fitness system of wherein at least one positional tracking sensor is placed to detect the position of the participant while the participant uses the equipment in the dedicated training area.3. The dynamic fitness system of wherein the exercise equipment comprises at least one moving component and wherein at least one positional tracking sensor is attached to the moving component of the exercise equipment.4. The dynamic fitness system of wherein the laser-based positional tracking system further comprises at least one positional tracking base station configured to emit a signal that cooperates with the positional tracking sensors.5. The dynamic fitness system of wherein the base station comprising a plurality of light emitting diodes to provide a synchronization signal ...

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Номер записи: 57

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Interactive and Dynamic Fitness System

Номер: US20180021629A1

Автор: Daniel Thurber, Duane Mathes, PRESTON LEWIS, Ryan Deluca

Принадлежит: Strive Vr LLC

A fitness system includes a training area with exercise equipment and a positional tracking system to record and evaluate a participant. The system optionally includes a virtual or augmented reality headset, standalone display, computer, additional feedback sensors, accessories, and communication components. The positional tracking system preferably includes one or more laser-based base stations and a plurality of positional tracking sensors placed on or near the participant and equipment. The participant can play games, interact with others, and track performance, and the system dynamically adapts in response to information provided by the tracking system, user inputs, and other sensors or inputs.

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Номер записи: 58

25-01-2018 дата публикации

Digital verification of single stroke achievement

Номер: US20180021652A1

Автор: Renier Philliphus DU PLESSIS

Принадлежит: Individual

A single golf stroke achievement is forensically validated with minimal observer influence by digitally or electronically identifying a golfer and a golf ball, producing video recordings of the golf stroke, a subsequent flight of the ball, and arrival of the ball (if this occurs) at a target area which contains a golf cup, and detecting and recording entry of the golf ball into the cup (if this occurs).

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Номер записи: 59

10-02-2022 дата публикации

AUTONOMOUS GOLF COMPETITION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20220040534A1

Автор: Imes Kevin R.

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A system for monitoring and recording and processing an activity includes one or more cameras for automatically recording video of the activity. A remote media system is located at the location of the activity. A network media processor and services is communicatively coupled with the remote media system. The remote media system includes one or more AI enabled cameras. The AI enabled camera is configured to record the activity. The network media processor is configured to receive an activation request of the AI enabled camera and the validate the record request. The system may automatically administer a skill-based competition. 1. A system for operating a performance-based competition , the system comprising: 'a first AI enabled camera configured to record a video of a golfer detected at the golf hole; and', 'a remote media system (RMS) located at a golf course having a golf hole, wherein the RMS includes a network communication interface configured to initiate a record event request including the input to activate the video recording, the record event request communicated to the RMS; and', 'a network media processor configured to receive an activation request of the AI enabled camera and to validate the record request; and, 'a competition-based network media processor and services (CNMS) communicatively coupled to the RMS and located remote to the RMS, the CNMS includinga digital media enabled destination including a mobile application configured to send the session request to the CNMS to activate the video recording, wherein the request includes a unique identifier of the digital media enabled destination, a location of the golf hole, and a user profile identifier;wherein the CNMS is configured to receive an input from a user indicating an agreement to participate in a competition;wherein the CNMS is further configured to detect a successful attempt related to the competition.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the RMS includes a communication interface configured ...

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Номер записи: 60

10-02-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND PROCESS FOR RFID TAG AND READER DETECTION IN A RACING ENVIRONMENT

Номер: US20220040550A1

Автор: Baur David G., Stewart Gregory M.

Принадлежит: ORBITER, INC.

A racing tracking system and process includes one or more RFID-based tower units connected to a computer. Pairs of tower units may be positioned to provide redundancy of detection so that the front of a participant and the rear of a participant (where bibs may be worn) are detected. The redundancy of RFID-based tower unit detection of front and rear worn bibs assures that all bibs will be read, and improves on the accuracy of a participant's position being confirmed. 1. An RFID bib detection system comprising at least one tower located at a side boundary of a course , the side boundary being generally perpendicular to a line crossing the course , the tower supporting an antenna having a ninety degree zone of detection wherein the antenna is pointed at an angle of approximately forty-five degrees relative to said side boundary and to said crossing line for detecting RFID bibs of participants that pass through said zone.2. The RFID bib detection system of wherein said antenna faces toward participants approaching said crossing line such that an edge of said zone of detection is along said crossing line.3. The RFID bib detection system of wherein a last read for each RFID bib in said zone reflects a time when such bib crossed the line.4. The RFID bib detection system of wherein said last read time is wirelessly transmitted to a central computer.5. The RFID bib detection system of wherein said antenna faces toward participants moving away from said crossing line such that an edge of said zone of detection is along said crossing line.6. The RFID bib detection system of wherein a first read for each RFID bib in said zone reflects a time when such bib crossed the line.7. The RFID bib detection system of wherein said first read time is wirelessly transmitted to a central computer.8. An RFID bib detection system comprising a pair of towers claim 6 , each tower located at a side boundary of a course claim 6 , each such side boundary being generally perpendicular to a line ...

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Номер записи: 61

23-01-2020 дата публикации

RESPONSIVE HIP STABILIZATION DEVICE

Номер: US20200023234A1

Автор: Florentine Tiffaney, Javier Eugene Ernest

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The present invention is a responsive exercise device comprising a base having a first end and a second end, wherein the base has a plurality of compartments, a plurality of measurement sensors, a plurality of support panels secured to the base over the first set of the plurality of compartments, a plurality of positioning rails secured to the plurality of support panels, wherein the positioning rails have a plurality of openings sized to fit a bearing, a plurality of bearings positioned within the openings of the plurality of rails and between the support panels, wherein the plurality of bearings are retained in the openings and freely rotate; a first spring assembly positioned distal to the first end of the base, a second spring assembly positioned distal to the second of the base comprising, a plurality of plates positioned over the plurality of bearing assemblies and mechanically 1. A responsive exercise device comprising:a base having a first end and a second end, wherein the base has a plurality of compartments;a plurality of measurement sensors positioned within a first set of the plurality of compartments;a plurality of support panels secured to the base over the first set of the plurality of compartments;a plurality of positioning rails secured to the plurality of support panels, wherein the positioning rails have a plurality of openings sized to fit a bearing;a plurality of bearings positioned within the openings of the plurality of rails and between the support panels, wherein the plurality of bearings are retained in the openings and freely rotate; a first plurality of springs are in a state of tension having a first end a second end,', 'a spring plate connected to the first end of the first plurality of springs,', 'a spring plate connected to the second end of the first plurality of springs,, 'a first spring assembly positioned distal to the first end of the base, comprising;'} a second plurality of springs are in a state of compression having a first ...

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Номер записи: 62

23-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTIMIZING A SPORTS BALL LAUNCH

Номер: US20200023235A1

Автор: Hermansen Nicolaj Peter, TUXEN Fredrik

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A method includes identifying, from trajectory data for a kick, kick parameters for and adjusting a value of a first one of the kick parameters to a new value to calculate a first simulated trajectory in relation to a target area in combination with adjusting the value of the first kick parameter to a second value to calculate a second simulated trajectory and calculating a first blocked portion of the target area based on the first simulated trajectory and an obstacle between a launch position and the target area and a second blocked portion of the target area based on the second simulated trajectory and the obstacle. In addition, an optimized value of the first kick parameter is determined where a simulated trajectory of the ball calculated kicked with the optimized value results in a successful kick into the largest unblocked portion of the target area. 1. A method , comprising: identifying, from trajectory data for a kick, a plurality of kick parameters for a kicked ball;', 'adjusting a value of a first one of the kick parameters to a first new value to calculate a first simulated trajectory in relation to a target area;', 'adjusting the value of the first kick parameter to a second new value to calculate a second simulated trajectory in relation to the target area;', 'calculating a first blocked portion of the target area based on the first simulated trajectory and an obstacle between a launch position and the target area and a second blocked portion of the target area based on the second simulated trajectory and the obstacle; and', 'determining an optimized value of the first kick parameter where the simulated trajectory of the kicked ball calculated with the optimized value enters an unblocked portion of the target area, the unblocked portion of the target area being the area remaining when the blocked portion of the target area is subtracted from the target area., 'at a processor2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a size of the unblocked portion of the target ...

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Номер записи: 63

23-01-2020 дата публикации

Annular Multimedia Stadium Goalpost and Multipurpose Target Display System

Номер: US20200023254A1

Автор: Lalaoua Nabile

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An annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system. The system includes a rear support-and-multimedia assembly for supporting the net and producing audible and visual effects. The system also includes a at least one annular frame and a primary projector. The rear support-and-multimedia assembly includes a support assembly and a multimedia bar system. The support assembly maintains the annular frame and the multimedia bar system in an orientation that facilitates playing sports and projecting information. The multimedia bar system includes a plurality of lights, a plurality of first speakers, a plurality of sponsor display panels, a retractably screen assembly, and a retractably underground projector in order to audible and visually convey content regarding the sports game and advertisements to the audience. The system also includes an annular display, and a multitude of rangefinder laser-detector video cameras to track, record, and present gameplay live. 1. An annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system comprising:a support assembly;at least one primary annular frame;at least one primary projector;the primary annular frame being mounted onto the support assembly;the primary projector being mounted onto the primary annular frame;the primary projector being optically coupled to a central portion of the primary annular frame;2. The annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system as claimed in comprising:at least one primary environmental sensor;the primary environmental sensor being integrated into the primary annular frame;3. The annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system as claimed in comprising:the at least one primary environmental sensor comprising a plurality of motion sensors;the plurality of motion sensors being distributed around the primary annular frame;the plurality of motion sensors being oriented toward the central portion of the primary ...

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Номер записи: 64

26-01-2017 дата публикации

MOTION ANALYSIS APPARATUS, MOTION ANALYSIS SYSTEM, MOTION ANALYSIS METHOD, AND DISPLAY METHOD AND PROGRAM OF MOTION ANALYSIS INFORMATION

Номер: US20170024610A1

Автор: Ishikawa Yuya, SHIBUYA Kazuhiro

Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A motion analysis apparatus includes an action detection portion that detects a first action performed in correlation with a hit ball direction after a subject hits a ball using measured data which is measured by a sensor unit attached to at least one of golf club and the subject, a hit ball information generation portion that specifies a hit ball direction according to the first action so as to generate hit ball information including the hit ball direction, a motion analysis portion that analyzes motion in which the subject has hit the ball, so as to generate motion analysis information, and a storage processing portion that stores the motion analysis information and the hit ball information in correlation with each other. 1. A motion analysis apparatus comprising:an action detection portion that detects a first action performed in correlation with a hit ball direction after a subject hits a ball using measured data which is measured by a sensor unit attached to at least one of an exercise appliance and the subject operating the exercise appliance;a hit ball information generation portion that specifies a hit ball direction according to the first action and generates hit ball information including the hit ball direction;a motion analysis portion that analyzes motion in which the subject has hit the ball using the exercise appliance and generates motion analysis information; anda storage processing portion that stores the motion analysis information and the hit ball information in a storage section in correlation with each other.2. The motion analysis apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display processing portion that displays the motion analysis information and the hit ball information on a display section in correlation with each other.3. The motion analysis apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first action is an action of indicating a hit ball direction.4. The motion analysis apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first action is an ...

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Номер записи: 65

28-01-2016 дата публикации

Feedback Signals From Image Data of Athletic Performance

Номер: US20160027325A1

Автор: Malhotra Vikram

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Aspects of this disclosure relate to improving an athlete's ability to synchronize the movement of their body in time. Certain embodiments provide a feedback system that allows an athlete (or another individual, such as a trainer) to comprehend and optimize the timing of one or more components or features of an athletic movement. Image data such as video, of an athlete performing physical activity may be utilized (alone or in combination with non-image data) may be used to generate and emit real-time feedback signals to provide an indication of tempo to the athlete. Still further aspects relate to using image and/or other sensor data to detect improper timing and/or movements of an athlete, and in response generating real-time feedback signals. 1. A computer-implemented method for providing audible feedback to an athlete during performance of an physical activity comprising:receiving in real-time, a plurality of sequential ages during an athlete's performance of an physical activity;processing in real-time, the plurality of sequential images to identify image data of the first athlete performing a first feature of a first athletic movement during the physical activity;in response to identifying the performance of the first feature, transmitting a real-time first audio feedback signal;detecting, as part of the real-time processing, image data within the plurality of images indicative that the first athlete is performing a second feature of a first athletic movement;outputting, in real-time, a second audio feedback signal based upon the movement properties of the second feature such that the athlete receives audio feedback during performance of the athletic movement configured to provide audible tempo feedback in regards to the athlete's performance of the first and second features of the athletic activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first audio feedback signal is a first audible tone at a first frequency and generating the second audio feedback signal ...

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Номер записи: 66

04-02-2016 дата публикации

MOTION ANALYSIS METHOD, MOTION ANALYSIS DEVICE, AND PROGRAM

Номер: US20160030805A1

Автор: SHIBUYA Kazuhiro

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A motion analysis method includes: acquiring velocity information of a prescribed part of a golf club when a ball is hit; acquiring actual flying distance information which relates to an actual hit-ball flying distance; acquiring set meeting rate information which is set by a user; acquiring calculated flying distance information which is calculated based on the velocity information of a prescribed part of the golf club when a ball is hit and the set meeting rate information; and comparing the actual flying distance and the calculated flying distance. 1. A motion analysis method comprising:acquiring velocity information of a prescribed part of sporting equipment when a ball is hit;acquiring actual flying distance information which relates to an actual hit-ball flying distance;acquiring set meeting rate information which is set by a user;acquiring calculated flying distance information which is calculated based on the velocity information and the set meeting rate information; andcomparing the actual flying distance and the calculated flying distance.2. The motion analysis method according to claim 1 , further comprising:outputting difference information between the actual flying distance and the calculated flying distance as a result of the comparing.3. The motion analysis method according to claim 1 , further comprising:calculating a hit-ball meeting rate based on the velocity information and the actual flying distance information; andoutputting the hit-ball meeting rate information.4. A motion analysis method comprising:acquiring velocity information of a prescribed part of sporting equipment when a ball is hit;acquiring actual flying distance information which relates to an actual hit-ball flying distance;calculating a hit-ball meeting rate based on the velocity information and the actual flying distance information;acquiring set meeting rate information which is set by a user; andcomparing the hit-ball meeting rate and the set meeting rate.5. The motion analysis ...

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Номер записи: 67

04-02-2016 дата публикации

Apparatus for Practicing Golf

Номер: US20160030819A1

Автор: Hyung Yoon Ahn

Принадлежит: Individual

Provided is a target for golf practice. The target for golf practice includes a body, a sensing unit, a visual unit, and a controller. The sensing unit is disposed in the body to sense a trajectory and a speed of a driven golf ball and an impact of the golf ball on the body. The visual display unit is disposed in the body to visually display a result of a movement of the golf ball sensed by the sensing unit through flickering. The controller calculates the result of the movement of the golf ball by the sensing unit to control the flickering of the visual display unit.

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Номер записи: 68

01-02-2018 дата публикации

Monitoring Fitness Using a Mobile Device

Номер: US20180028864A1

Автор: Crankson Kwamina, Hoffman Michael T., Nims Jason, Orenstein Michael Levi, White Kristen Laina

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Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment, friends used and the like. Workout information may be shared to social messaging and networking outlets. Workout information shared may include map information including images of maps, interactive maps, links to maps, route information and the like and/or combinations thereof. Additionally or alternatively, an application may be configured to execute within a context of a social networking system to facilitate athletic activity data transfer and generation of workout entries in the social networking site. 1. A method comprising:receiving, from an athletic activity monitoring system, athletic activity data recorded during an athletic activity performed by a first user, the athletic activity data including route information;generating an athletic activity entry associated with the athletic activity on a network page of a social networking site, wherein the athletic activity entry and the network page is viewable by a second user; andgenerating, within the athletic activity entry, a map indicating a route of the first user based on the route information, wherein a performance of the first user during the athletic activity is identified in the map, and wherein the route information is downloadable to the second user and is configured to specify a workout route for the second user.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining whether an activity condition of the athletic activity meets a first sharing threshold claim 1 ,wherein the athletic activity entry is generated responsive to determining that the activity condition meets the first sharing threshold.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the specified workout routine for the second user includes route settings based on the route information associated with the athletic activity ...

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Номер записи: 69

17-02-2022 дата публикации

METHOD, DEVICE AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE FOR DETERMINING A RELATIVE PERFORMANCE MEASURE BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO PLAYERS IN A SPORT

Номер: US20220047917A1

Автор: HAWKINS Paul Martin, LUNT Matthew

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A method for determining a relative performance measure between at least two players in a sport, comprising: receiving position information relating to each of the players and a sporting projectile as each player hits or receives the sporting projectile, and determining, based on an analysis of the position information, the relative performance measure between the players. 1. A method for determining a relative performance measure between at least two players in a sport , comprising:receiving position information relating to each of the players and a sporting projectile as each player hits or receives the sporting projectile, anddetermining, based on an analysis of the position information, the relative performance measure between the players.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises information that indicates the distance between the sporting projectile and one of the players.3. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises information that indicates the distance between the sporting projectile and the player hitting the sporting projectile.4. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises information that indicates the distance between the sporting projectile and the player receiving the sporting projectile when the sporting projectile is hit by the/a player hitting the sporting projectile.5. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises information that indicates the distance travelled by a player when receiving the sporting projectile.6. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises information that indicates the spin on the sporting projectile when the sporting projectile is hit.7. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the position information comprises pose information that indicates the pose of a player.8. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:receiving time information relating ...

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Номер записи: 70

31-01-2019 дата публикации

ATHLETIC SPEED AND TIME MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME

Номер: US20190030396A1

Автор: Karc Jeffrey J.

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An athletic speed and time measurement device, including a batter/runner, a baseball, a baseball bat, a plurality of baseball bases, wherein each of the plurality of baseball bases includes a batter/runner contact detection device, a baseball/baseball bat impact detecting device located on the baseball bat, or adjacent to (or attached to) the batter/runner, wherein the baseball/baseball bat impact detector detects an impact of the baseball with the baseball bat as the batter/runner swings the bat and contacts the baseball bat with the baseball, and a batter/runner timing device, wherein the batter/runner timing device determines an amount of time it takes for the batter/runner to run from a first of the plurality of baseball bases to a second of the plurality of baseball bases and displays the amount of time it takes for the batter/runner to run from a first of the plurality of baseball bases to a second of the plurality of baseball bases. 1. An athletic speed and time measurement device , comprising:a batter/runner,a baseball;a baseball bat;a plurality of baseball bases, wherein each of the plurality of baseball bases includes a batter/runner contact detection device;a baseball/baseball bat impact detecting device located adjacent to the batter/runner, wherein the baseball/baseball bat impact detector detects an impact of the baseball with the baseball bat as the batter/runner swings the bat and contacts the baseball bat with the baseball; anda batter/runner timing device, wherein the batter/runner timing device determines an amount of time it takes for the batter/runner to run from a first of the plurality of baseball bases to a second of the plurality of baseball bases such that the amount of time it takes for the batter/runner to run from the first of the plurality of baseball bases to the second of the plurality of baseball bases is determined by a difference in time between when the baseball/baseball bat impact detector detects the impact of the baseball with ...

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Номер записи: 71

30-01-2020 дата публикации

MOTION CAPTURE AND ANALYSIS

Номер: US20200030661A1

Автор: Papadourakis Angelo Gregory

Принадлежит: NEW SPIN SPORTS LLC

Systems and methods for motion capture and analysis are described. The system may include a motion sensor unit configured to capture data associated with movement of an object. The motion sensor unit is configured to be directly or indirectly coupled to the movement object at a first location. The system also includes a processor to process the captured data to determine one or more values and to translate the data and/or values to correspond to a second location on the movement object located away from the first location. The data and/or values, including translated data and/or values, may be transmitted by wireless transmitter and displayed by a display unit. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a motion sensor unit to detachably couple externally to an outer surface a movement object at a first location at or abutting a first end of the movement object, the movement object being used in a physical sport or leisure activity, the motion sensor unit including one or more inertial sensors capable of sensing movement of the movement object;a processor to process data from the inertial sensors to determine one or more values descriptive of movement of the movement object, and to translate the data or values to correspond to a second location on the movement object located away from the first location; anda wireless transmitter to transmit one or more of the data or at least one of the values to a wireless receiver.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inertial sensors include an accelerometer.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inertial sensors are configured to sense motion data along or about a plurality of axes.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second location is at or near a second end of the movement object.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movement object is a golf club and the second location is at a club head of the golf club.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the movement object is a bat and the second location is at a barrel of the bat.7. ...

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Номер записи: 72

30-01-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ILLUSTRATING THE FLIGHT OF A PROJECTILE

Номер: US20200030679A1

Автор: BRINK Frederik Ettrup, TUXEN Fredrik

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A system for illustrating the flight of a sports ball includes a radar, an imager, and a controller. The imager is configured to image a moving sports ball. The controller is configured to (i) receive, from the imager, an image including the moving sports ball, (ii) receive, from the radar, radar data associated with the moving sports ball, (iii) determine, from the radar data, a portion of a trajectory of the moving sports ball, (iv) alter the image to illustrate the portion of the trajectory relative to the moving sports ball, and (v) output the altered image. 142-. (canceled)43. A system for determining characteristics of an impact between a sports ball and a sports ball striking implement , comprising:an imager having a field of view encompassing a launch area within which the sports ball is to be struck by the sports ball striking implement;a radar having a field of view overlapping with the field of view of the imager and encompassing the launch area; anda processor receiving data from the imager and the radar, the processor correlating the radar data to the imager data so that positions indicated by the imager data can be correlated to positions indicated by the radar data, the processor determining from the radar data and the imager data at least a portion of a trajectory of the sports ball striking implement.44. The system of claim 43 , wherein the processor further determines from the radar data and the imager data a point of impact on a surface of the sports ball striking implement at which the sports ball striking implement contacts the sports ball.45. The system of claim 44 , wherein the point of impact of the sports ball striking implement is a position of a launching surface of the striking implement in a plane perpendicular to a direction of movement of the striking implement at impact.46. The system of claim 43 , wherein the sports ball striking implement is a golf club and the sports ball is a golf ball and wherein the processor calculates a ...

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Номер записи: 73

30-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for precise determination of a position of a target on a surface

Номер: US20200030683A1

Автор: Kyle SNOW, Raymond M. O'Connor, Xiankun Wang

Принадлежит: Topcon Positioning Systems Inc

A method and apparatus for determining the precise location of a target on a surface by utilizing a plurality of objects that are fixed in their position proximate to the location, thereby constituting a plurality of fixed reference points, upon which the target(s) resides or is otherwise located. The plurality of fixed references points are used either in conjunction with images of the target or certain distance measurements between the target and the fixed reference points to determine the precise location of the target(s) on the surface.

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Номер записи: 74

04-02-2021 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Storing and Analyzing Golf Data, Including Community and Individual Golf Data Collection and Storage at a Central Hub

Номер: US20210031071A1

Автор: James A. Niegowski, Mario A. Lafortune

Принадлежит: Karsten Manufacturing Corp

Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.

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Номер записи: 75

09-02-2017 дата публикации

Monitoring Fitness Using a Mobile Device

Номер: US20170036064A1

Автор: Crankson Kwamina, Hoffman Michael T., Nims Jason, Orenstein Michael L., White Kristen L.

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Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. In one example, an athletic monitoring device may include or be associated with multiple types of movement sensors and switch between the sensors or use both depending on various factors including type of workout. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment used and the like. In one or more examples, the parameters may be automatically determined based on location. User workouts and accomplishments may also be celebrated through messages from celebrities, family, friends and other users. In some cases, the messages may be triggered by various conditions. Coaching may also be provided to the user to help improve workouts and overall athletic performance. Running routes may also be automatically tracked, stored and shared. 1. A computer-implemented method , comprising:receiving, from a sensor device while being worn on a user, motion data generated by the sensor as a result of a motion of the user along a predetermined activity route;calculating, from at least a portion of the received motion data, a geographic location and a first athletic performance metric of the user and a second athletic performance metric of the user;outputting for display on a display device, a map comprising a marker identifying a predetermined activity route overlaid on terrain displayed on the map and the geographic location of the user;wherein the marker overlaid on the terrain is divided into a plurality of color-coded segments displaying a first color and a second color; andwherein the first color is based on a value of the first athletic performance metric of the user corresponding to a segment of the activity route and the second color is based on a value of the second athletic performance metric of the user corresponding to a segment of the activity route.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 76

09-02-2017 дата публикации

DIAGNOSIS SERVER, DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM, DIAGNOSIS METHOD, DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170036082A1

Автор: HAYAISHI Ikuo, ITO Tsuyoshi, KODAIRA Kenya

Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

A diagnosis server includes a storing section configured to store exercise data of respective users and diagnosis criteria of respective customers and a processing section configured to perform diagnosis on the basis of exercise data of a user designated from a terminal of a customer among the exercise data of the respective users and diagnosis criteria of the customer among the diagnosis criteria of the respective customers and provide the terminal of the customer with a diagnosis result. 1. A diagnosis server comprising:a storing section configured to store exercise data of a plurality of users and diagnosis criteria of a plurality of customers; anda processing section configured to perform diagnosis on the basis of exercise data of a user designated from a terminal of a customer among the exercise data of the plurality of users and diagnosis criteria designated from the terminal of the customer among the diagnosis criteria of the plurality of customers and provide the terminal of the customer with a diagnosis result.2. The diagnosis server according to claim 1 , wherein the processing section receives fitting data indicating effectiveness of the diagnosis result from the terminal of the customer and corrects the diagnosis criteria of the customer according to the fitting data.3. The diagnosis server according to claim 2 , whereinthe diagnosis result includes a type of a tool recommended to the user, andthe fitting data includes a type of a tool actually purchased by the user.4. The diagnosis server according to claim 2 , whereinthe diagnosis result includes a type of practice recommended to the user, andthe fitting data includes a type of practice actually used by the user.5. The diagnosis server according to claim 2 , wherein the processing section compares exercise data of the user before and after the diagnosis criteria of the customer are corrected claim 2 , when the exercise data is improved claim 2 , evaluates accuracy of the fitting data high claim 2 , and ...

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Номер записи: 77

09-02-2017 дата публикации

Virtual and Live Play Hybrid Golf Attraction

Номер: US20170036095A1

Автор: Shultz David

Принадлежит:

The golf course has a hybrid configuration with a virtual golf simulator tee off for the fairway which transitions to a live play environment once the user approaches the green. The virtual golf simulator can have a booth like configuration with a lounge behind the simulator. The user hits a ball in the simulator and the simulator senses the position and motion of the shot to calculate a starting location on the live play environment. The user then enters the live play environment and finishes the course in live play. A variety of different simulators can be used with the live play environment. 1. A virtual and live play hybrid golf attraction comprising:a virtual fairway apparatus simulating a fairway golf stroke, wherein the virtual fairway apparatus includes a screen, player area, a ball sensor and a processor calculating a virtual ball lie from sensor input taken from the virtual fairway stroke, wherein the processor calculates a ball placement location based on the virtual ball lie;a live play area that is not virtual, wherein the live play area has a green area and a hole target on the green area, wherein the ball placement location is a physical location on the live play area;wherein the processor checks if the virtual ball lie is on the green area or the fairway area, and if the virtual ball lie is on the fairway area, the processor continues the virtual fairway play until the player is on the green area, and if the virtual ball lie is on the green area, the processor refers the player to the live play area;wherein the processor calculates a ball placement intersection from the virtual ball lie, wherein the ball placement intersection includes an x-coordinate line and y-coordinate line.2. The virtual and live play hybrid golf attraction of claim 1 , further including: a visual indicator marked on the playing field that indicates initial ball placement claim 1 , wherein the location of the visual indicator is calculated from the virtual ball lie.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 78

08-02-2018 дата публикации

ASSOCIATIVE OBJECT TRACKING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Номер: US20180036590A1

Автор: DeAngelis Douglas J., Evansen Edward G., Reilly Gerard M.

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Systems and methods track a first object when continuous tracking information for the first object is not available. The systems and methods detect when the tracking information for the first object is not available. A last time of a last determined location of the first object is determined and a second object closest to the last determined location at the last time is determined. The location of the first object is associated with a location of the second object if tracking information for the first object is not available. 1. A method for annotating a delayed feed of a sporting activity with tracking information determined within a tracking apparatus for a plurality of objects , comprising:determining when continuous location tracking information for a primary one of the plurality of objects is not available;when, for a period when the continuous location tracking information for the primary object is not available and based upon a highest probability defined within one or more predetermined scenarios of the sporting activity, speculatively associating the primary object with a first one of two secondary ones of the plurality of objects that are proximate a last location of the primary object;when the continuous location tracking information for the primary object becomes available after the period, receiving an updated location for the primary object and evaluating correctness of the speculative association of the primary object with the first secondary object based upon the updated location, to produce a non-speculative association of the primary object with one of the secondary objects; andoutputting the delayed feed with the tracking information for the first object based upon tracking information of the non-speculatively associated one of the secondary objects during the period when the continuous location tracking information is not available.2. The method of claim 1 , the step of outputting comprising:when the step of evaluating determines that the ...

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Номер записи: 79

24-02-2022 дата публикации

ADVANCED SYSTEM FOR PHYSICAL CONDITIONING AND SPORTS TRAINING

Номер: US20220054927A1

Автор: BIDDINGTON Aaron, BRUN Paul, THERIAULT Jonathan

Принадлежит: HockeyShot Inc.

The present disclosure provides a system for conditioning and training, generally comprising a floor portion and at least one guide within a line of sight of the floor portion. The guide is configured to display training programs for a user to use to improve sports skills, such as hockey skills for example. In an embodiment, the floor portion has RFID tags to determine where a puck or other object is located. In another embodiment, the system has an apparatus to determine, verify or display a puck location. The apparatus can be either a camera or an AR unit such as glasses. Based on information provided and received, the system can tailor exercises for a user and provide enhanced statistics to improve skills. 1. A system for conditioning and training comprising:a floor portion further comprising a plurality of radio-frequency identification (RFID) tags; and,at least one guide within a line of sight from the floor portion,wherein the system displays instructions on the at least one guide and determines a correct position of an object on the floor portion,and wherein data is generated to improve conditioning and training an operator.2. The system of wherein the at least one guide is a display unit.3. The system of wherein the object is a puck having at least one printed circuit board.4. The system of wherein the puck communicates with the display unit.5. The system of further comprising the display of past results and results from other systems for conditioning and training.6. A system for conditioning and training comprising:at least one guide within a line of sight from a surface area; and,at least one apparatus,wherein the system displays instructions on the at least one guide and the at least one apparatus determines a correct position of at least one object on the surface area,and wherein data is generated to improve conditioning and training an operator.7. The system of wherein the object is a puck.8. The system of further comprising targets for use with the ...

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Номер записи: 80

07-02-2019 дата публикации

TRACK ESTIMATION DEVICE

Номер: US20190038933A1

Автор: Nagasaka Tomoaki, Ueda Masashi

Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

A track estimation device includes: a reliability determination unit configured to determine the reliability of satellite positioning information; an update timing determination unit configured to determine the timing of updating a parameter to estimate track of cycling based on the reliability of satellite positioning information; and an update unit configured to update the parameter based on a result of the timing determination. When the reliability determination unit determines that reliability of the satellite positioning information is low, the track estimation unit estimates the track based on the parameter by autonomous navigation. 1. A track estimation device , comprising:a processor; anda storage unit configured to store a program that the processor executes, whereinthe processor executes processing including the following processing in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit:reliability determination processing of determining reliability of satellite positioning information;update timing determination processing of determining timing of updating a parameter to estimate track of cycling based on reliability of the satellite positioning information;update processing of updating the parameter based on a result of the determination on the timing; andtrack estimation processing of estimating the track based on the parameter by autonomous navigation.2. The track estimation device according to claim 1 , whereinthe update timing determination processing determines the timing of updating the parameter based on action estimation information on actions including seated, standing, inertial running and walking.3. The track estimation device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the reliability determination processing determines that reliability of the satellite positioning information is high, the update timing determination processing determines timing of updating the parameter.4. The track estimation device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen the ...

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Номер записи: 81

07-02-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVITY RECORDING DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS

Номер: US20190038937A1

Автор: Nagasaka Tomoaki, Ueda Masashi

Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An activity recording data processing apparatus is provided. This apparatus includes an operation unit configured to acquire data obtained for a series of activity and action estimation information on the series of activity, the action estimation information being associated with the data; extract partial data of the data based on the action estimation information; and perform clustering of the extracted partial data. 1. An activity recording data processing apparatus comprising:a processor; anda storage unit configured to store a program that the processor executes, whereinthe processor implements processing including the following processing in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit:acquisition processing of acquiring data obtained for a series of activity and action estimation information on the series of activity, the action estimation information being associated with the data;extraction processing of extracting partial data of the data based on the action estimation information; andclustering processing of performing clustering of the partial data.2. The activity recording data processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe clustering processing performs clustering of the partial data by calculating average and standard deviation of the partial data, dividing the partial data by a predetermined number and performing labeling of the divided partial data.3. The activity recording data processing apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe data is associated with information on a minimum dividing width, andthe clustering sets a dividing width to divide by the predetermined number, and the dividing width is the minimum dividing width or more.4. The activity recording data processing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe series of activity is cycling, and the data comprises at least one of speed, forward-tilting angle, a gear value, cadence, altitude, temperature, gradient, and lateral-tilting angle.5. The activity recording data ...

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Номер записи: 82

07-02-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVITY STATE ANALYZER TO ANALYZE ACTIVITY STATE DURING CYCLING

Номер: US20190038938A1

Автор: Nagasaka Tomoaki, Ueda Masashi

Принадлежит: CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.

An activity state analyzer configured to analyze an activity state of a cyclist during cycling includes: a sensor unit ( to ) configured to acquire sensor data from a plurality of types of sensors including an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope sensor that are attached to a lower back of the cyclist, and a CPU configured to analyze an activity state of the cyclist during cycling based on a detection output from the plurality of types of sensors of the sensor unit ( to ). 1. An activity state analyzer , comprising:a processor; anda storage unit configured to store a program that the processor executes, whereinthe processor implements processing including the following processing in accordance with the program stored in the storage unit:sensor data acquisition processing of acquiring a plurality of types of sensor data from a plurality of types of sensors attached to a lower back of a cyclist, at least including an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope sensor; andactivity state analysis processing of analyzing an activity state of the cyclist during cycling based on the plurality of types of sensor data acquired at the sensor data acquisition processing.2. The activity state analyzer according to claim 1 , whereinthe sensor data acquisition processing further acquires positioning data based on radio waves coming from a positioning satellite in a satellite positioning system,the activity state analysis processing analyzes the activity state of the cyclist during cycling based on the plurality of types of sensor data acquired at the sensor data acquisition processing.3. The activity state analyzer according to claim 1 , whereinthe activity state analysis processing determines any one of seated, standing, inertial running, walking and stop as the activity state of the cyclist during cycling.4. The activity state analyzer according to claim 3 , whereinthe activity state analysis processing determines that the activity state of the cyclist during cycling is standing or ...

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Номер записи: 83

18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE TO MEASURE, ANALYZE AND SHARE GOLF SWING AND BALL MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Номер: US20160045786A1

Автор: Colburn Tim M., Cottam Roger J., Henrikson Erik M., Wood Paul D.

Принадлежит:

Embodiments of systems, methods, computer-readable media and article of manufacture related to measuring, analyzing and sharing golf swing and ball motion characteristics are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. 1. A method comprising:determining positions of a golf ball with a portable electronic device at least one of before, during and after at least one golf stroke performed with a golf club; anddetermining a motion characteristic of the golf ball with the portable electronic device based on data associated with the positions of the golf ball.2. A method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising determining at least one of a stroke characteristic with the portable electronic device based on data associated with the positions of the golf ball.3. A method as defined in claim 1 , further comprising:determining at least one stroke characteristic with the portable electronic device based on data associated with the positions of the golf ball; andwherein the at least one stroke characteristic comprises at least one of closing angle, impact angle, tempo, impact lie angle and loft angle associated with the at least one golf stroke.4. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the portable electronic device is removably attached to the golf club.5. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein determining a position of the golf ball comprises:capturing at least one image of a golf ball with an image capture device of the portable electronic device, the portable electronic device being removably attached to the golf club; anddetermining the position of the golf ball with the portable electronic device based on data associated with the captured image of the golf ball.6. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein determining a position of the golf ball comprises the portable electronic device receiving data associated with the position of the golf ball.7. A method as defined in claim 1 , wherein determining a position of the golf ball ...

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Номер записи: 84

15-02-2018 дата публикации

VIDEO ANALYTICS FOR HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Номер: US20180043229A1

Автор: STEMLE STEPHEN JOSEPH

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The present application is directed to a system and method providing vision algorithms for identifying objects traveling in space and identifying the configuration of one or more targets of the objects. The system is suitably programmed to record data related to movement of objects in relation to one or more targets. 1one or more targets each target having an outlay of distinct zones;one or more objects to be directed toward one or more targets; anda computer vision system operationally configured to receive input providing the outlay of one or more particular targets; receive input providing one or more locations on one or more of the particular targets intended to be contacted by one or more objects; receive input providing motion information for one or more objects directed toward one or more targets; receive input providing the location that each of the one or more objects contacts a particular target; compute said received input to provide information related to accuracy, object velocity, object travel path, object vertical displacement, and combinations thereof.. A system, including: This application claims the benefit of U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/373,334, filed on Aug. 10, 2016.Not applicable.The application relates generally to training and analyzing sports related throwing activities.The training and development of a baseball pitcher often focuses on methods of improving throwing mechanics and throwing velocity while preventing or minimizing injury.However, traits related to pitch location, the movement on a pitched baseball and pitch selection from pitch to pitch for individuals are often neglected and not included as part of training and development. While good velocity on a pitched baseball may help a pitcher get away with location mistakes in and around the strike zone, the combination of pitch location, pitch selection, changing the speed of the baseball from pitch to pitch and the movement placed on the baseball from pitch to ...

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Номер записи: 85

16-02-2017 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION PRESENTING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

Номер: US20170045622A1

Автор: MATSUMOTO Kazumi

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An electronic apparatus includes a processing unit that presents either or both of indexes and evaluations regarding physical activity of a user causing a directional change by using movement direction information of the user calculated on the basis of a satellite signal. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising:a processing unit that presents either or both of indexes and evaluations regarding physical activity of a user causing a directional change by using movement direction information of the user calculated on the basis of a satellite signal.2. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the physical activity includes periodic body motion of the user.3. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the periodic body motion includes at least one of walking and running performed by the user.4. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the indexes include at least one of the number of steps and a stride of the user.5. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a vertical component of a movement direction of the user.6. The electronic apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the periodic body motion includes the user's turns when skiing.7. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6 ,wherein the indexes include at least one of the number of turns and a turn depth of the user.8. The electronic apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of a movement direction of the user.9. The electronic apparatus according to claim 4 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of a movement direction of the user.10. The electronic apparatus according to claim 5 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of the movement direction of the user.11. The electronic apparatus according to claim 6 ,wherein the movement direction information includes a horizontal component of ...

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Номер записи: 86

03-03-2022 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC WAVE SYNCHRONIZATION

Номер: US20220062705A1

Автор: Strout Jennifer K.

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An ultrasonic wave synchronization system may employ in-air sonar to monitor the location and movements of targets during a session. The system utilizes the signals' properties to determine whether the targets are in synchronization with one another's positioning. An instructor may track whether a participant or trainee is in synchronization with the instructor's movements, thus determining whether the participant is performing the movements properly and in synchronization with the instructor. Further instruction may be given to the participant to allow the participant to come into synchronization with the instructor. The acoustic signal may be filtered to remove any unwanted acoustic signals created by the environment. A user interface may be provided to allow the users to calibrate, indicate settings, monitor the session, monitor progress during and/or after the session, and provide other information to the users.

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Номер записи: 87

03-03-2022 дата публикации

Athletic Training System and Method

Номер: US20220062735A1

Автор: Tawiah Daniel

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An athletic training system () has a data recording system () and a data engine (). The data recording system () is configured to record an athletic competition event. The event may have a first team of players competing against a second team of players. The data engine () is configured to receive data associated with the recorded athletic competition event. The data engine () processes the data and displays the data as a replay of the event in animated form.

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Номер записи: 88

19-02-2015 дата публикации

ACTIVE GOLF TEE

Номер: US20150051019A1

Автор: Duncan William D., Hyde Roderick A., JR. Lowell L., Weaver Thomas A., Wood

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The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with a golf tee configured to impart a spin to a golf ball prior to impact between the golf ball and the golf club face. The golf tee includes a retention mechanism configured to releasably secure a golf ball to a contact surface of the golf tee while a rotation mechanism rotates the golf tee or a spin mechanism spins the golf ball, thereby imparting spin to the golf ball. The golf tee may further include a processing unit configured to control the retention mechanism and rotation mechanism or spin mechanism. The processing unit may communicate with various external or local sensors, for example, a swing sensor, an environmental sensor, or the like, to control the golf tee to spin the golf ball to achieve a particular post impact trajectory. 1. A golf tee comprising:a contact surface configured to support a golf ball;a retention mechanism configured to releasably secure the golf ball to the contact surface;a support member having a top and a bottom, the top of the support member being coupled with the contact surface;a rotation mechanism, coupled with the bottom of the support member, configured to rotate the support member around an axis running from the top to the bottom; anda processing unit configured to control the release of the golf ball by the retention mechanism and the rotation of the support member by the rotation mechanism to impart a spin to the golf ball prior to impact by a golf club face.2. The golf tee of claim 1 , wherein an angular speed and direction of the spin is specified by a user.3. The golf tee of claim 1 , wherein an angular speed and direction of the spin is specified by an external source.4. The golf tee of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to control the release of the golf ball by the retention mechanism and the rotation of the support member by the rotation mechanism based on motion parameters of an approaching golf club face.5. The golf tee of claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 89

19-02-2015 дата публикации

ACTIVE GOLF TEE

Номер: US20150051020A1

Автор: Duncan William D., Hyde Roderick A., JR. Lowell L., Weaver Thomas A., Wood

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Disclosed are systems and methods associated with a golf tee configured to reduce or eliminate spin imparted on a golf ball due to friction between a contact surface of the golf tee and the golf ball. In one embodiment, the golf tee includes a retracting mechanism to retract the support member of the golf tee prior to impact between the golf club face and the golf ball, at least one swing sensor to measure motion parameters of an approaching golf club, and a processing unit to control the retracting mechanism based on the measured motion parameters. In another embodiment, the golf tee includes a contactless support mechanism to support the golf ball, a position sensor to detect a position of the golf ball, and a processing unit to control the support mechanism, based on data from the position sensor, to manipulate the position of the golf ball. 1. A golf tee comprising:a contact surface configured to support a golf ball;a support member coupled with the contact surface;a retracting mechanism, coupled with the support member, configured to retract the support member prior to or upon impact between the golf ball and an approaching golf club face;at least one swing sensor configured to measure motion parameters of the approaching golf club face; anda processing unit configured to control the retracting mechanism based on the measured motion parameters.29-. (canceled)10. The golf tee of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to control the retracting mechanism to retract the support member such that the golf ball drops less than a defined distance prior to impact between the golf ball and the approaching golf club face.11. The golf tee of claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is configured to control the retracting mechanism to retract the support member prior to impact between the approaching golf club face and the golf ball.1213-. (canceled)14. The golf tee of claim 1 , further comprising an impact sensor claim 1 , wherein the processing unit is ...

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Номер записи: 90

19-02-2015 дата публикации

Active golf tee

Номер: US20150051021A1

Автор: Lowell L. Wood, JR., Roderick A. Hyde, Thomas A. Weaver, William D. Duncan

Принадлежит: ELWHA LLC

Disclosed is a golf tee configured to control spin imparted on a golf ball due to friction between a contact surface of the golf tee and the golf ball. In one embodiment, the golf tee includes a plurality of support members to support a golf ball, wherein contact between the golf ball and the plurality of support members is asymmetrically distributed between a first contact area and a second contact area. In another embodiment, the golf tee includes a two-part shaft slideably coupled together and an adjustable resistance mechanism to provide a resistive force between the two parts of the golf tee, wherein the resistive force opposes the sliding together of the two parts. The resistance mechanism may be manually or automatically to control spin imparted to the golf ball due to friction between a contact surface of the golf tee and the golf ball.

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Номер записи: 91

15-02-2018 дата публикации

INFORMATION OUTPUT SYSTEM, INFORMATION OUTPUT METHOD, AND INFORMATION OUTPUT PROGRAM

Номер: US20180047194A1

Автор: KURATA Tomoyuki, SHIRAI Tsubasa

Принадлежит: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION

An information output system includes a display section that displays at least one geographic route along which a physical activity has been performed by a user of the information output system; and a processor that performs control of displaying at least a part of the at least one geographic route with a visual expression corresponding to a type of the physical activity performed in the part, different visual expressions being used to indicate different types of physical activity. 1. An information output system comprising:a display section that displays at least one geographic route along which a physical activity has been performed by a user of the information output system; anda processor that performs control of displaying at least a part of the at least one geographic route with a visual expression corresponding to a type of the physical activity performed in the part, different visual expressions being used to indicate different types of physical activity.2. The information output system according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one geographic route includes a first route corresponding to a first physical activity and a second route, different from the first route, corresponding to a second physical activity,wherein the first route is displayed by a first visual expression corresponding to the type of the first physical activity, andwherein the second route is displayed by a second visual expression corresponding to the type of the second physical activity.3. The information output system according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one geographic route includes a first section corresponding to a first physical activity and a second section corresponding to a second physical activity,wherein the first section is displayed by a first visual expression corresponding to the type of the first physical activity, andwherein the second section is displayed by a second visual expression corresponding to the type of the second physical activity.4. The information ...

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Номер записи: 92

14-02-2019 дата публикации

LAUNCHED BALL DETECTING APPARATUS AND LAUNCHED BALL DETECTING METHOD

Номер: US20190046837A1

Автор: DO Viet Manh, KAWAMOTO Hideaki, Luong Hong Quan

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The ball existence determining part determines a specific infrared zone where the stopped ball exists as a ball existing zone in plural infrared zones. The first object appearance determining part determines the front and end infrared zones being adjacent the ball existing zone as front and end object appearance schedule zones, and determines whether or not the object for launching the ball appeared in either one of the front and end object appearance schedule zones. The second object appearance determining part determines whether or not the object appeared in the remaining object appearance schedule zone when the object appeared in either one of the front and end object appearance schedule zones. The ball disappearance determining part determines whether or not the ball in the ball existing zone disappeared when the object appeared in the remaining object appearance schedule zone. The ball launch detecting part detects that the ball was launched by the object when the ball in the ball existing zone disappeared, and transmits a trigger signal. 1. A launched ball detecting apparatus comprising:a ball existence determining part determining a specific infrared zone where the stopped ball exists as a ball existing zone in plural infrared zones, the infrared zone irradiated with the infrared light, based on the intensity of the reflected light in the respective plural infrared zones being adjacent one another;a first object appearance determining part determining the front and end infrared zones being adjacent the ball existing zone as front and end object appearance schedule zones when the ball existing zone is determined, and determining whether or not the object for launching the ball appeared in either one of the front and end object appearance schedule zones, based on the intensity of the reflected light in the respective front and end object appearance schedule zones;a second object appearance determining part determining whether or not the object appeared in the ...

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Номер записи: 93

14-02-2019 дата публикации

ACTIVITY TRACKING

Номер: US20190046838A1

Автор: Mese John Carl, Peterson Nathan J., VanBlon Russell Speight

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One embodiment provides a method, including: receiving, at an information handling device, an indication that a user is engaging in an activity; determining, using a processor, whether data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application; and prompting, responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application, the user to provide information related to the activity. Other aspects are described and claimed. 1. A method , comprising:receiving, at an information handling device, an indication that a user is engaging in an activity;determining, using a processor, whether data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application; andprompting, responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application, the user to provide information related to the activity.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data related to the activity comprises at least one of: calorie data claim 1 , biometric data claim 1 , and exercise data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining comprises determining a location of the activity and accessing data associated with the location.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the prompting comprises querying the user to input at least a portion of the data associated with the location.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , responsive to determining that data related to the activity is associated with a tracking application claim 1 , determining that the data related to the activity is not being tracked by another device that tracks the information.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising estimating the data related to the activity.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the estimating comprises accessing previously gathered activity data associated with the activity.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the estimating comprises accessing data related to the activity from another user's device.9. The method of claim 6 , ...

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Номер записи: 94

25-02-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING A SPIN AXIS OF A SPORTS BALL

Номер: US20210052940A1

Автор: MACKEPRANG Kasper, TUXEN Fredrik, UNGSTRUP Michael

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A system determining a spin axis of a ball includes a radar transmitting a signal into a target area. The radar includes a minimum of three receivers arranged so that two pairs of receivers are not co-linear. The system also includes a Processing Unit (“PU”) receiving data from the radar and determining a radar range of frequencies received at a point in time corresponding to differing velocities relative to the radar of different portions of the ball as the ball is spinning. PU divides the radar frequency range into a plurality of frequency components and calculating, for each of the frequency components, an angular position associated therewith. PU identifies as a projection of the spin axis in a plane perpendicular to a line of sight from the radar to the ball, a line perpendicular to a line represented by the determined angular positions. 126-. (canceled)27. A system for determining a spin axis of a sports ball , comprising:a first radar transmitting a signal into a target area into which the sports ball is to be launched, the first radar including a minimum of three receivers arranged so that two pairs of receivers are not co-linear; anda processing unit receiving data from the first radar and determining a first frequency spectrum comprising a first radar range of frequencies received at a first point in time corresponding to differing velocities relative to the first radar of different portions of the ball as the ball is spinning, the processing unit dividing the first radar frequency range into a plurality of frequency components and calculating, for each of the frequency components, an angular position associated with each of the frequency components, the processing unit identifying as a first projection of the spin axis in a plane perpendicular to a line of sight from the first radar to the sports ball, a line perpendicular to a line represented by the determined angular positions.28. The system of claim 27 , wherein the angular position associated with ...

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Номер записи: 95

13-02-2020 дата публикации

USER INTERFACE SYSTEM FOR AN INTERACTIVE EXERCISE MACHINE

Номер: US20200047027A1

Автор: Behar Yves Albert, Berkowitz Gregor Angus, Deery Martha, Ward Trent

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A user interface for an interactive exercise system includes a display module held by a mechanical support system, with the display module able to display a video of a trainer. The trainer can be presented in full body view against a black background and a mirror element attached to at least partially cover the display module. 1. A user interface for an interactive exercise system , comprising;a display module held by a mechanical support system, with the display module able to display a video of a trainer, the trainer being presented in full body view against a black background; anda mirror element attached to at least partially cover the display module.2. The user interface for an interactive exercise system of claim 1 , wherein video of the trainer has additional vignetting that provides a bright area centered on the trainer and darkens to black at the edges of the display.3. The user interface for an interactive exercise system of claim 1 , further comprising a three-dimensional camera system directed to monitor user position and provide interactive graphics to the display module based at least in part on data provided through a three-dimensional camera.4. The user interface for an interactive exercise system of claim 1 , wherein at least one of textual or graphical information related to an exercise performed by the trainer and the user is provided.5. A user interface for an interactive exercise system claim 1 , comprisinga mechanical support system;a display module held by the mechanical support system;a mirror element attached to at least partially cover the display module;at least one movable arm connected to the mechanical support system that includes at least one force-controlled component engageable by a user; anda voice control system to control operation of the movable arm and the at least one force-controlled component to provide different exercises.6. The user interface for an interactive exercise system of claim 5 , wherein the voice control system ...

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Номер записи: 96

13-02-2020 дата публикации

MEASUREMENT METHOD, MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20200047028A1

Автор: OKADA Hideo

Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A measurement method executed by a computer, the measurement method includes acquiring scan data indicating a distance to a dent region generated in a bed portion of a trampoline and a direction of the dent region from a laser scanner device arranged below the bed portion and which scans a direction approximately parallel to the bed portion with laser light; specifying a center position of the dent region based on the acquired scan data; and calculating a landing position of a player of a trampoline competition on the bed portion based on the specified center position. 1. A measurement method executed by a processor included in a computer , the measurement method comprising:acquiring scan data indicating a distance to a dent region generated in a bed portion of a trampoline and a direction of the dent region from a laser scanner device arranged below the bed portion and which scans a direction approximately parallel to the bed portion with laser light;specifying a center position of the dent region based on the acquired scan data; andcalculating a landing position of a player of a trampoline competition on the bed portion based on the specified center position.2. The measurement method according to claim 1 ,wherein the specifying includes specifying the center position of the dent region by calculating a shape of a cross section of the dent region based on the acquired scan data.3. The measurement method according to claim 2 ,wherein the acquiring includes acquiring scan data from the laser scanner device arranged at a position corresponding to at least one or more vertices of four vertices of the bed portion.4. The measurement method according to claim 2 , further comprisingdetermining whether the player of the trampoline competition is in a non-jumping state by determining whether a position on a two-dimensional coordinate plane of the acquired scan data is included in the bed portion.5. The measurement method according to claim 4 ,wherein the calculating the ...

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Номер записи: 97

13-02-2020 дата публикации

Interactive Exercise Machine System With Mirror Display

Номер: US20200047030A1

Автор: Gregor Angus BERKOWITZ, Roland Jeffrey Wyatt, Trent WARD, Yves Albert Behar

Принадлежит: Interactive Strength Inc

An interactive exercise system includes a mechanical support system and a display module held by the mechanical support system. A mirror element is attached to at least partially cover the display module. At least one movable arm is connected to the support system and at least one force-controlled component is connected to the mechanical support system. The force-controlled component can be graspable by a user and allows for a range of exercise types and programs.

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Номер записи: 98

13-02-2020 дата публикации

Interactive Exercise Machine with Social Engagement Support

Номер: US20200047055A1

Автор: Gregor Angus BERKOWITZ, Martha DEERY, Trent WARD, Yves Albert Behar

Принадлежит: Interactive Strength Inc

A social engagement system includes a first exercise machine having a display able to present videos, a three-dimensional camera system, and local processing system able to provide pose estimation based on data from the three-dimensional camera system. The system also includes a communication module for connection to a cloud processing system, with the cloud processing system supporting connection to a second exercise machine having a display able to present videos, a three-dimensional camera system, and local processing system able to provide pose estimation based on data from the three-dimensional camera system. Additionally, the connection allows transfer of data useful for social engagement.

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Номер записи: 99

22-02-2018 дата публикации

ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE BY TRACKING OBJECTS HIT OR THROWN AT AN ELECTRONIC DISPLAY

Номер: US20180050233A1

Автор: Frenz Thomas R.

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The present disclosure relates to effective, efficient, and economical methods and systems for improving athletic performance by tracking objects typically thrown or hit by athletes. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a unique configuration of technology wherein an electronic display is located at or behind the target and one or more cameras are positioned to observe the target. Once an object is thrown or hit, one or more cameras may observe and track the object. Further, an electronic display may be used to provide targeting information to an athlete and also to determine the athlete's accuracy. 1. A system for monitoring objects thrown or hit by an athlete comprising:an electronic display, wherein the electronic display contains an arrangement of light-emitting devices for displaying targets to the athlete;one or more cameras, wherein at least one camera is positioned to observed the electronic display; anda computer coupled to the electronic display and the one or more cameras, wherein the computer uses video from the one or more cameras to determine relative to the electronic display where an object is thrown or hit.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the computer further determines the trajectory of the object based on a frame-by-frame analysis of the video.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the computer further determines a termination point of a thrown or hit object based on an abrupt change in the trajectory of the object.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the computer further determines whether the termination point corresponds to a portion of an electronic display.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein determining whether the termination point corresponds to a portion of an electronic display is based on a visually distinct area presented by the electronic display that is observed by the one or more cameras.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the electronic display is composed of an array of light-emitting diodes that are visually distinct due to ...

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Номер записи: 100