A63B71/0669

SYSTEM OF AND METHOD FOR SCORING GOLF
20230226436 · 2023-07-20 ·

A system for and method of scoring a game of golf is provided. A stroke baseline, a points baseline, and a stroke count are utilized to calculate a hole score for each hole. The stroke baseline is typically derived from the par value for a hole, while the stroke count is typically the total strokes required to complete the hole, including any penalty strokes. Typically, the points baseline for each hole is equal to the distance, in yards, between the player's tee-up location and a target location of the hole, the target location being a location on the putting green. Each player selects a tee-up location for each hole, thereby allowing each player to influence the baseline score for each hole. A performance factor is determined for each hole based on the player's performance on that hole.

Wireless electronic table game scoreboard

A method of operating an electronic basketball scoreboard apparatus is disclosed. The method includes receiving a game parameter; operating a basketball game based upon the received game parameter; receiving a first indication of a ball passing through a first basketball hoop; receiving a second indication of a ball passing through a second basketball hoop; determining a first score of the basketball game based on the first indication from the first score sensor; determining a second score of the basketball game based on the second indication from the second score sensor; recording video of the basketball game; transmitting the recorded video; and transmitting the first score and the second score.

In-goal ball return or collection device
11701562 · 2023-07-18 ·

An in-goal ball return device, the ball return device is a material implement having a front edge, side edges, and a rear edge. The device is configured for attachment within a goal, the goal having a supporting net mesh. The device has a plurality of closed loops disposed along the rear edge and side edges. The device includes a lacing cord for threading through any number of the closed loops and the net to secure the material implement to the net mesh. The device forms a continuous angled surface between the front and closed portion of the goal when attached.

CAMERA EQUIPPED CYCLE AND COORDINATED PUNCH EXERCISE DEVICE AND METHODS
20230218967 · 2023-07-13 ·

A punch-and-cycle exercise device is described. The device includes a cycling mechanism, a frame to which a punch-pad is attached, a plurality of delineated target zones arranged on the punch pad, a sensor unit that may include an impact sensor, an accelerometer, and a single or plurality of hall effect sensors, each communicatively connected to the target zones. A control unit communicatively connects with the sensors, a punch-pad mounted camera, and a display. Gloves with built in magnets and/or unique markings/visual identifiers interact with the sensors and/or camera and provide data to the controller to track user success at responding with correct puncing form to illuminated and sequenced punching programs while cycling. Output can be displayed locally or on any paired device.

BASKETBALL ARCHITECTURE
20230012632 · 2023-01-19 ·

A basketball system comprising a court system having shot locations defined by shot location lines on the play surface and the shot areas defined by shot area lines on the play surface, and a goal system comprising a respective backboard suspended above the play surface at each opposing farthest end of the play surface, an instrumentation system comprises sensors to detect activities within the boundary line of the court system, and a respective penalty box for each team in which players, coaches, and referees can serve a penalty assessed for an infraction.

GOLFING DISTANCE CALCULATOR DEVICES AND METHODS

Distance display systems and methods are included which may be used to display an accurate range from a cup of a golf hole to a plurality of tee hitting positions.

Portable scoreboard
11529553 · 2022-12-20 · ·

A Portable Scoreboard that is capable of displaying critical information about the game in real time, either through manual input or through a Wi-Fi connected device. In the preferred embodiment, the Portable Scoreboard is made of light weight, pliable, and waterproof material. In one or more embodiments, the Portable Scoreboard comprises multiple lights to ensure its visibility and may further comprise a solar charging grid for lengthy outdoor events and continuous battery charging. In other embodiments, the Portable Scoreboard may be plugged in to an electrical source for recharging and/or power.

Interactive floor and amusement systems and methods employing same
11511171 · 2022-11-29 · ·

An amusement system features an interactive floor with an array of panels laid out in one or more grids to collectively define an interactive floor surface, an illumination system operable to individually illuminate each panel, and a sensing system operable to detect presence of any participant atop any panel. A base frame of the interactive floor is composed of a plurality of base modules seated on a subfloor, and supporting a respective panel for one or more cells of the interactive floor. The base modules are not directly fastened together, and instead are only intercoupled by perimeter seals applied over peripheral regions of the panels of neighbouring modules. Separation of the modules is constrained by surrounding walls of a room fully occupied by the interactive floor. In gameplay, some panels are distinctively illuminated as hazards to be avoided by participants, subject to penalty.

VISION-BASED MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM FOR REHABILITATION TRAINING

There is included a method and apparatus comprising computer code configured to cause a processor or processors to perform obtaining video data including at least one body part of a person, selecting keypoints of the at least one body part based on a predetermined rehabilitation category, extracting a motion feature of the at least one body part from the video data, scoring the motion feature based on the predetermined rehabilitation category, and generating a display illustrating the motion feature and said scoring of the motion feature.

GOLF PUTTING TRAINING SYSTEM AND METHOD
20220355176 · 2022-11-10 ·

A putting training device and method for monitoring and tracking a golfer's putting activities.