Abstract: Basketball return apparatus (10) for use with a basketball goal (12) and which is easily moved to return a ball to a shooter in any of many different locations with respect to the basketball goal. A lightweight frame (16) supports a net (18) surrounding a basketball goal (12) and is arranged to direct a ball into a ball return chute (52) which can be moved to be close to a shooter. Sensors are arranged to detect and count shots that pass through the goal and to count all shots that are made, and a display device (106) may be set to show the shooter's score and percentage of successful shots made. A sensor (124) is utilized in one embodiment to follow a signaling device (126) carried by a shooter and a system is provided to drive the ball return apparatus in azimuth angle (?) and amount of extension of the ball return chute (52) so as to follow a shooter.

Abstract: A method for providing an automotive safety system, comprising the steps of: collecting and analyzing data from the proximity of a potential driver, determining whether the potential driver is under the influence of intoxicating substances, and disabling an automotive ignition system if the potential driver is determined to be under the influence of intoxicating substances.