Abstract: A three-dimensional complete virtual model of a real-world vehicle and its method of construction is disclosed. The virtual model can be used to provide virtual tours of a vehicle, which can be a land, sea, or air vehicle. The real-world vehicle can be down with both open and closed doors, and will include images of the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A trampoline video game has a trampoline having a bed suspended across a trampoline frame. The bed has a bed center, bed middle, and bed periphery. A beam emitter is configured for operation by a first player to emit a beam. A player one target includes a sensor and a camera. The player one target is connected to a wide area network. A processor is electrically connected to the camera. The processor is configured to generate a geometric model from an image or a video of the first player. A second player terminal is configured as a wireless device with a touchscreen. The second player terminal is configured to connect to the wide area network. A first player avatar is generated on the touchscreen. The first player avatar is generated from the geometric model. Players are given incentives for jumping in the bed middle.

Abstract: A trampoline as a controller or an input device for playing games, comprising a frame having a flexible mat divided into input zones and one or more neutral zones, a sensor arrangement to detect activity on V the flexible mat, a controller configured to determine the bounce location and bounce zone of the activity and provide this information to a feedback generator for playing games on the trampoline, such that a user uses the trampoline to play games by jumping on the input and neutral zones.

Abstract: A system for identifying ball movement and position is disclosed. The system includes a ball for use in a sport activity comprising a lace or thread on, or adjacent to, an outer surface of the ball, and a communication element such as a wire or antenna disposed within the lace or thread, the ball's communication element being adapted to communicate via a signal received from, or sent to, one or more communication elements, such as a transmitter or receiver, disposed at or near a playing area. The playing area communication elements are adapted to communicate ball position based upon the signals sent and/or received. A processor is provided which is adapted to translate or process information received by the playing area communication elements into position, trajectory and/or movement of the ball. A method of identifying ball movement, trajectory and position and a ball for use with a ball movement and position identification system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A game-playing set including a striking device and a ball, and games for playing therewith, are disclosed. The ball includes a hollow spherical translucent outer shell and a smaller inner object loosely disposed within the outer shell. The inner object includes a first illumination element and a first inertia switch. The striking device includes a hollow translucent tube, a second illumination device rigidly disposed within the tube, and a second inertia switch. The first inertia switch is triggered by impact of the inner object against the outer shell to cause illumination of the first illumination element and the second inertia switch is triggered by an externally-applied impact against the tube to cause illumination of the second illumination element.

Abstract: A swing ball game has a top support frame member. A swing hangs from the top support frame member. The swing has a swing seat configured to swing in a front and rear direction. At least one vertical support frame member is connected to the top support frame member and supports the top support frame member. A rocker support frame member has a rocker bottom profile. The vertical support frame member is connected to the rocker support frame member. The rocker support frame member is oriented sideways so that the top support frame member can rock in a left and right direction.

Abstract: The field game is played using the following game components: a first and second set of game balls, first and second sets of shorter game towers, first and second taller game towers and first and second ball-striking mallets, with such first and second game components bearing separate indicia for identifying them as the components of first and second teams, respectively. Boundaries for game play on a playing surface are established by using spaced apart markers and spaced apart taller game towers. The remaining game components are then disposed within those boundaries and play is begun by teams taking alternative turns at striking their own balls, while attempting to contact the balls of the opposing team or the towers of the opposing team, to knock those towers over.

Abstract: This is a timed dodge ball type game played by two or more players. Consisting of two or more balls preferable six balls numbered two threw seven. The adjective is to throw and hit one of the other player with one of the numbered ball resulting in that person dropping all of their number balls for the number of second on that ball thrown giving any of the players a chance to get the dropped ball. After that number of seconds labeled on that ball that hit that player is up, the player that dropped the ball can now pick up the remaining balls and rejoin the game. At the end of a preset stop time all player add up the number on the ball they are holding and the highest number wins.

Abstract: A game-playing set including a striking device and a ball, and games for playing therewith, are disclosed. The ball includes a hollow spherical translucent outer shell and a smaller inner object loosely disposed within the outer shell. The inner object includes a first illumination element and a first inertia switch. The striking device includes a hollow translucent tube, a second illumination device rigidly disposed within the tube, and a second inertia switch. The first inertia switch is triggered by impact of the inner object against the outer shell to cause illumination of the first illumination element and the second inertia switch is triggered by an externally-applied impact against the tube to cause illumination of the second illumination element.

Abstract: This invention, stack and avoid game, presents a method of playing a tag game with stackable figures, a projectile and three or more players. The method of playing this tag game requires at least three players; the suggested number being two teams composed of two members each. One team tries to tag all members of the other team before all the stackable figures are stacked up. The opposing team tries to stack up the stackable figures before all team members are tagged out. If at least one member of the tagged team finishes stacking up the stackable figures while avoiding being tagged, s/he will be able to bring back tagged team members back in the game. If the tagger's team has achieved tagging everyone before all stackable figures are stacked-up, the teams will change roles. Using three players will exclude the capacity of players bringing back tagged team members.

Abstract: A contact sport that provides for individuals to excel without requiring teamwork while simultaneously allowing multiple players to participate in the same contact sport game is described. An individual offensive player advances a ball on a playing field towards an active end zone. A plurality of defensive players each attempts to keep the offensive player from advancing. If the offensive player is successful, points are scored. If defensive player(s) are successful, the offensive player must relinquish control and the defensive player(s) may score points. The game continues as one of the former defensive players gains control of the ball, becomes the new offensive player, and attempts to advance the ball. The playing field can be a surface located indoors or outdoors and is not limited to a rectangular shape, although the standard size and shape of a football field can be utilized in a preferred embodiment.

Abstract: A target ball game kit is provided that is easily carried and readily assembled to facilitate play in recreational areas such as parks or beaches. The kit includes a container housing a plurality of paddles, a plurality of balls having varying weights, and at least one target assembly. The target assembly is appointed to be set-up on a ground surface and secured thereto by way of securing means. Concentric rings having assigned point values are constructed within the target assembly. The target assembly preferably is constructed of a continuous rope or cord-like member. The kit can be readily and accurately adjusted for singles to doubles play by including at least two target assemblies therein. Glow in the dark properties may be provided to the target assembly, paddles, and/or balls for play in dimly lit or foggy conditions.

Abstract: A method of playing a game including the steps of arranging at least one marker on a surface into a configuration, counting the number of strokes from the first marker including shooting a ball at a substantially cylindrical hoop from the first marker, shooting the ball from a rebounded location if the shot from the first marker is missed, shooting the ball from the first marker if the ball bounces out of bounds on the missed shot, continuing to shoot the ball until a shot is made, wherein each shot counts as one stroke, and totaling the number of strokes from the at least one marker for a total number of strokes for the configuration.

Abstract: The Golf Discney World or GolfDiscney World is the combinatory hot topic on golfdisc, ancient China mystery, SanXingDui heritage and Eastern Olympics, YanYun. The GolfDiscney World has the versatile Golfing activities. The GolfDiscney World goes through the mysterious China history to find out the ancient 5000 years golf history. It has the SanXing Golf which is reconstructed from the heritage of SanXingDui 3500 years ago. GolfDiscney has the GolfDiscney movie going through the 5000 years timing channel of the Oriental Grand Ming, Oriental Dark Ages, Oriental Renaissance and Oriental Olympics, YanYun Sports. The GolfDisney has the parade of the oriental YanYun Torch team and the ancient golf which are discovered from the SanXingDui heritage. The ancient golf are the YuanShi golf, 7-Sun golf and the GaoShang golf. Furthermore, the GolfDiscney has the modem RingDiscBall golf, ball golf, disc golf, golfrisbee, golfishing, and golfrisbee lifesaving, etc.

Abstract: The killer applications of golfrisbee are comprised of the golfball, golh club, golfrisbee disc and golfrisbee basket, golfrisbee target, grenade, water golh gun club, etc. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has either the wind-bell-chain or the wind-chime reverted umbrella structure to protect the golfrisbee from damage. The flying object has golfball, golfrisbee disk, golfring, disk-ring, boomerang, polygon boomerang, multi-boomerang ring, multi-boomerang disk-ring, golfishing, golh hunting practice, grenade, gun golh club, water grenade, water gun golh club, etc. The golfrisbee further comprises a slotted skirt made of rubber material to make it safe for playing in the park and the backbone made of the shock-resistant plastic material. The core technologies are the swiveling club throwing technology, wind-bell-chain or wind-chime reverted-umbrella golfrisbee basket and the universal direction wing flying disk.

Abstract: A ball game kit is easily carried and readily assembled to facilitate play in recreational areas such as parks or beaches. The kit includes a container housing paddles, balls, and a unilateral court assembly appointed to be laid on a ground surface and secured thereto by way of securing mechanism to yield a playing field. The playing field is divided into two opposing player courts separated by a middle zone or dead zone. The court assembly includes a continuous rope or cord-like member. The court can be readily and accurately adjusted from a singles playing court to a doubles playing court by condensing and/or expanding the court assembly, without having to add sections or dismantle the court assembly. Glow in the dark properties may be provided to the court assembly, paddles, and/or balls for play in dimly lit or foggy conditions.

Abstract: A unique playing field and method of playing extreme baseball, a game of traditional baseball modified by rules to allow two teams to play at the same time on the same field, is disclosed.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus provide multiple players with a unique competitive game. According to one implementation described herein, a game partition has opposing side edges, a top edge, and a bottom edge. Transparent or translucent partition material spans the area defined by these edges and includes at least one aperture sized to allow a game ball to pass through. The game partition may include numerous apertures of various shapes and sizes. The game partition may be utilized in conjunction with a trampoline or inflatable jumping device to provide teams of players to attempt to tag opposing players with balls thrown through the apertures in the game partition while maneuvering on the jumping surface. According to one implementation, points are scored and accumulated according to point values assigned to each aperture when a ball is thrown through an aperture and tags an opposing player.

Abstract: A ball game platform and a method to play a ball game on said platform are disclosed. The ball game platform comprising a rectangular surface divided into two sections with boundary lines and a middle line, and a duel pole set on one end of the middle line. The method of playing a ball game for two teams of players to play on one section of the platform comprising providing a soft ball being bounceable; setting a set of rules for the game, judging the score according to the rule, breaking tie score by using duel pole and declaring a winner. The rules for the game do not allow the player to touch the ball by hands except in the services and duels. The rules may include the rules of starting the gaming, serving the ball, shooting, and exchanging of field, as well as rules of violations.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention described herein relate to sport game play procedures and rules, game arenas and/or equipment used for sports games. The game play method includes a face off procedure to begin a game by placing a ball between the shoulder blades of two players, each from an opposing team, and allowing each player to contest for the ball once signaled. The game play stick can be formed using a hollow tubular handle with a bottom and a top end the handle can be coupled to a base on the bottom end, and the top end of the handle can be connected to a ball receiving region.

Abstract: An apparatus, used as a goal in a game with a game ball and club, comprises a frame arranged to be supported on the ground which defines a perimeter boundary surrounding a goal area sustantially at ground level and a goal mouth extending at least partway about the perimeter boundary substantially at ground level. The goal mouth fully surrounds the goal area and provides access of the game ball therethrough to the goal area. A retaining mechanism comprises a plurality of gates selectively spanning the goal mouth to control entry and exit of the game ball to and from the goal area.

Abstract: The killer applications of golfrisbee are comprised of the golh club, golfrisbee disc, golfrisbee basket, golfrisbee target, golfishing, grenade, water golh gun club, etc. The golfishing is to throw the fishing line far away with flying object and monitoring the fishing activities with golfishing golfrisbee. The core technologies are the swiveling club throwing technology, wind-bell-chain or wind-chime reverted-umbrella golfrisbee basket and the universal direction wing flying disk technology. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has either the wind-bell-chain or the wind-chime reverted umbrella structure to protect the golfrisbee from damage. The flying object is the golfball, golfrisbee disk, golfring, disk-ring, boomerang, polygon boomerang, multi-boomerang ring, multi-boomerang disk-ring, golfishing, golh hunting practice, grenade, gun golh club, water grenade, water gun golh club, etc.

Abstract: A ball game system for training and/or play comprising one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a first surface suitable for bouncing a ball and a second surface comprised of a deformable elastic material. The system includes an automatic ball feeder and sensors for monitoring the positions and trajectories of one or more players and/or balls on the court. Options include visual displays and/or audio outputs reflective of player performance, and payment-driven operation of the system components, including a means for adjusting the degree of rebound provided by the deformable elastic surface(s).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bowling/pitching game that can be played virtually anywhere a substantially flat surface can be found and is enjoyable for adults as well as children. The playing field includes a distance marker and a scoring goal comprised of an outer scoring area and an inner scoring area. The goal also includes a game pole called the OOnagi™ pole and an object ball called an OOnagi™ ball, which sits on top of the OOnagi™ pole. While standing at the distance marker, the players pitch or bowl their balls called chuckers at the scoring goal. Scores are calculated according to the placement of the chuckers and OOnagi™ ball in the scoring goal.

Abstract: A method for assembling a sports enclosure includes coupling a driving gear to an upper support structure, coupling a net having an upper edge and a lower edge to the upper support structure such that an enclosure is at least partially defined by the net, and coupling the lower edge of the net to the driving gear such that operation of the driving gear raises the net such that the net is folded in an accordion like manner between the upper support structure and the lower edge of the net.

Abstract: A ball game system for training and/or play comprising a one or more playing areas suitably large to accommodate running and jumping players, each playing area including adjacent surface areas forming a court and having distinctly different properties, such as a first surface suitable for bouncing a ball and a second surface comprised of a deformable elastic material. The system includes an automatic ball feeder and sensors for monitoring the positions and trajectories of one or more players and/or balls on the court. Options include visual displays and/or audio outputs reflective of player performance, and payment-driven operation of the system components, including a means for adjusting the degree of rebound provided by the deformable elastic surface(s).

Abstract: A throwing and catching game makes use of a series of pylons known as poles that operate analogously to a hole in the game of golf. In the course of play, a player advances the ball, or other throwing object, by throwing the object or the ball in the air and catching the object or the ball. The point at which a ball is successfully caught becomes the point where a subsequent throw is made. By a series of successful turns comprising throw and catch combinations, a player advances towards a pole. A pole is considered completed when the player, after having made a successful throw and catch, is able to touch the pole, while keeping at least one foot fixed at the point where the catch was made. Either a player alone, or a plurality of players in groups may play the game.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bowling/pitching game that can be played virtually anywhere a substantially flat surface can be found and is enjoyable for adults as well as children. The playing field includes a distance marker and a scoring goal comprised of an outer scoring area and an inner scoring area. The goal also includes a game pole called the OOnagi™ pole and an object ball called an OOnagi™ ball, which sits on top of the OOnagi™ pole. While standing at the distance marker, the players pitch or bowl their balls called chuckers at the scoring goal. Scores are calculated according to the placement of the chuckers and OOnagi™ ball in the scoring goal.

Abstract: A ball game assembly is disclosed for a ball game to be played with a tennis-type racquet, a net and a foam ball, whose speed and/or action is reduced to increase play activity. The tennis racquet is smaller than a conventional adult tennis racquet, e.g., a junior tennis racquet, and the game is played on a tennis court of reduced size, with a net dividing the court into halves. The ball is larger and lighter in weight than a tennis ball, and it moves slower and has a softer bounce than a tennis ball. Preferably the net is supported across the playing area by net supports that are positioned at mid-court on either side of the court.

Abstract: The golh sport is comprised of the golh club, golfrisbee disc and golfrisbee basket. Swiveling the golh club, the flying object such as golfrisbee disk is thrown to fly into the golfrisbee basket. The golfrisbee basket has the wind-bell-chain reverted umbrella structure to protect the golfrisbee from damage. The flying object has many types such as the gollfball, golfrisbee disk, golfring, diskring, boomerang, ploygon boomerang, multi-boomerang ring, multi-boomerang diskring, etc. The golfrisbee further comprises a slotted skirt made of rubber material to make it safe for playing in the park and the backbone made of the shock-resistant plastic material. Furthermore, the golh sport is the golf hybrid of the golfrisbee and golfball. Swiveling the golh club, the golfrisbee or the golfball is thrown to fly. The golf ball can be putted to roll into the universal portable hole with golh club. Golh is the hybrid golf comprising the flying golfrisbee and the golfball.

Abstract: A method for engaging in an activity, the activity to be engaged in by a plurality of players, each player provided with at least one disc with identifying indicia, the method including each player throwing at least one disc at a target, the at least one disc having an aerodynamic airfoil profile, each disc having identifying indicia for identifying the player throwing said disc, and scoring for each player based on a final resting location of said at least one disc; and a method for engaging in an activity, the activity to be engaged in by at least two players, the players divided into a first team and a second team each team with at least one player, the first team provided with at least one disc, the method including at least one player of the first team throwing the at least one disc at a player of the second team.

Abstract: A curling broom, comprises a broom head, a broom handle attached to the broom head, and a delivery accessory adapted for attachment to either the broom handle or the broom head in both a first position and a second position. The delivery accessory improves the balance of a person delivering a curling stone in the first position. The delivery accessory is stored in a nonobtrusive manner in the second position enabling the curling broom to be used for conventional sweeping in front of a delivered curling stone. The delivery accessory for comprises a support stand and a mount adapted for attaching the support stand to the curling broom. The accessory is also useable with tools such as shovels, rakes, and the like. A method for delivering a curling stone is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of attaching a delivery accessory to a curling broom, and delivering the curling stone with one hand and holding onto the curling broom with a second hand as the curling stone is being delivered.

Abstract: Whippse semi cone, whippse whip and whippse table are the invented apparatus that will make Whippse Sport a reality. Semi cone/stick, rod are made from resilient /natural suitable materials. Semi cone is molded inside a ferruled funnel that has reinforcing materials/aids to ensure containment and firm bonding of cone with funnel. Semi cone is evenly shaped at the top and all levels of its body. Top body of semi cone is straight, middle body is slanting; lower body is steep ending with a very sharp/stair for spinning. The special whippse table is even from edge to edge, sturdy and has a carved in tiny hole at the centre to position cone before whipping. There also carved in goal symbols of 4-5 in. apart. Strands are from natural/synthetic fibres and are secured through a hole/holed thimble/hook, secured and fixed on a stick to make a whip. Funnel is made from resilient suitable material.

Abstract: The golh system comprises the complete set for the course golh, park golh, snow golh, night golh, and basedisk. Golh is the hybrid golf comprising the flying golfrisbee and the rolling golfball. Basedisk is the golfrisbee sport following the similar game rules of baseball. To make the golh dream come true, the golh system comprises the golh club, sky-ballet golfrisbee, golh lubricant, golh cart, golh trolley, golh bag, golh swing trainer, and the manufacture processes to be an integrated system package. The sky-ballet golfrisbee comprises a skirt to make it safe for playing in the park. The golfrisbee of golh will be the human power farthest throw in the world to be the new Guinness world record. The ski golh and basedisk will be the new Olympic sports.

Abstract: A curling broom, comprises a broom head, a broom handle attached to the broom head, and a delivery accessory adapted for attachment to either the broom handle or the broom head in both a first position and a second position. The delivery accessory improves the balance of a person delivering a curling stone in the first position. The delivery accessory is stored in a nonobtrusive manner in the second position enabling the curling broom to be used for conventional sweeping in front of a delivered curling stone. The delivery accessory for comprises a support stand and a mount adapted for attaching the support stand to the curling broom. The accessory is also useable with tools such as shovels, rakes, and the like. A method for delivering a curling stone is also disclosed. The method comprises the steps of attaching a delivery accessory to a curling broom, and delivering the curling stone with one hand and holding onto the curling broom with a second hand as the curling stone is being delivered.

Abstract: A training device includes a platform mounted on a wheel assembly. The platform has a rail for a support mechanism mounted thereon. On this support mechanism at least one training implement can be mounted and be supported therearound for use by an athlete in contacting the training device. In the platform is a control device for the wheel assembly, in order to adjust movement of the training device with respect to the type of training desired.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game system equipped with a single referee machine, and a single parent machine and a single flag machine provided in each team. The referee machine collects needed information from all the parent machines and also transmits necessary game information to the parent machine of each team. Also, the parent machine generates information to command movement of a player of the self-team by employing both information acquired from the flag machine of the self-team and the information transmitted from the referee machine and then transmits the generated information to the player, and also transmits the information acquired from the flag machine of the self-team, to the referee machine. The flag machine specifies spot coordinate information from the movement of the player and also transmits the spot coordinate information to the parent machine of the self-team.

Abstract: A multi-media flying-saucer-golf game comprises a golf-flying-saucer and flying-saucer pole. The golf-flying-saucer spins on the launching pad of the flying-saucer pole at high speed. Swinging the flying-saucer pole, the spinning golf-flying-saucer takes off from the launching pad of the flying-saucer pole. The golf-flying-saucer has the bell shape body with the flare wrapping around the ring band externally. The ring band has the foam segments wrapped around the tube externally. The player can catch the soft flying-saucer hat with his head. The size of the ring band can be adjusted with the interlocking means to fit the different size of the player's head. The vibration-energized LED installed in the transparent plastic tube of the ring band. The shining harmonica-whistles are installed on the golf-flying-saucer. As the golf-flying-saucer glides in the sky, the harmonica-whistle and the spinning color rainbow will attract many people's attention.

Abstract: A rearrangeable marking system for a hard floor or ground surface comprises a set of individual spot markers. Each spot marker is made of a synthetic polymeric material. The markers have a substantially flat low profile and a non-slip bottom surface. All peripheral edges are beveled downwardly. The individual spot markers resist lateral forces yet are readily placed on the surface and readily lifted from the surface. The spot markers are for temporarily marking a surface for a practice drill in a manner whereby the spot markers do not interfere or hinder the drill.

Abstract: A sponge ball game system including a playing field with a plate having a front edge and parallel side edges and angled rear edges. The playing field includes linear foul lines with arcuate lines therebetween. The arcuate lines include a pitching/base hit line, a double line and a home run line. The field also has two rectangular batting boxes on opposite sides of the plate.

Abstract: A game is provided including a playing field. A pair of planar vertically oriented backboards are situated at opposite ends of the playing field with a plurality of apertures formed therein and a net mounted within each aperture. A ball is provided having a circular configuration and formed of an elastomeric material. The ball has a pair of flexible resilient wings mounted on diametrically opposed sides thereof. A plurality of game units include a racquet and a lacrosse stick.

Abstract: The invention is a novel athletic filed and outdoor game played thereon. The game uses bats, mitts, and a ball on a rectangular playing field where each team attempts to score points by hitting the ball into the other team's end zone. Specifically, the defensive team pitches to the offensive team whereby the present hitter for the offensive team swings at the pitch and in some cases hits the ball. When the ball is hit it either may either be hit into fair or foul territory. When hit into foul territory, the ball is out play, or alternatively the defensive team attempts to catch the ball so as to force the movement of home plate to a point adjacent the catch which is back toward the hitting team's goal line. In contrast, when the ball is hit into fair territory, the defensive team uses bats to attempt to reverse the direction of the moving ball and hit it over the offensive team's goal line. Whenever the ball crosses a goal line, points are scored by the other team.

Abstract: A dark court game apparatus and method involves securing illumination markers to a ball-based game court to identify portions of the court so the players can orient themselves relative to the court when it is rendered dark. At least a portion of a game ball is likewise illuminated so that its location and direction can be detected in the dark. Various combinations of illumination markers may be illuminated for varying the difficulty of game play with the least number of illumination markers corresponding to the highest level of difficulty. The invention is further directed to the court, illumination markers and game ball used to accomplish the method of the invention.