Abstract: A computer-controlled object testing and measuring apparatus having a plurality of stations including a control center for initiating, controlling and terminating each procedure at each station. The control center also controls transport and handling of the objects such as tennis balls, between and at the stations. The plurality of computer controlled test and measuring stations initially condition objects and then test and measure such objects in a controlled and timed manner in a selected sequence. Data is gathered, recorded, processed and stored.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 19, 1986
Date of Patent:
October 24, 1989
Assignees:
United States Tennis Association Incorporated, Allard Avionics Corp.