Patents Assigned to SmartMitt, LLC
  • Publication number: 20220387850
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Applicant: SmartMitt LLC
    Inventor: Thomas R. Frenz
  • Patent number: 11305158
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: SmartMitt, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas R. Frenz
  • Publication number: 20190192907
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: SmartMitt LLC
    Inventor: Thomas R. Frenz
  • Patent number: 10220256
    Abstract: 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: SmartMitt, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas R. Frenz