Abstract: Continuous monitoring of a plurality of physiological data may be used for health and fitness improvements for a user. To this end, a physiological monitoring and measurement device may include a wearable strap that receives heart rate data for a user including a time series of heart rate data, a maximum heart rate, and a resting heart rate. A processor may transform the heart rate data into a time series of heart rate reserve data that is weighted, e.g., to account for cardiovascular efficiencies at different intensity levels, to provide a weighted time series of heart rate reserve values. An intensity score that provides an indicator of cardiovascular intensity for an exercise routine may be generated from the weighted time series of heart rate reserve values and displayed to the user on the wearable strap.

Abstract: Method and system for operating a fitness exercise equipment are provided. In a preferred embodiment of the present disclosure, a system for operating a fitness exercise equipment comprises a processor and a memory device electronically coupled to the processor, the memory device storing instructions which, when executed by the processor, direct the processor to acquire an initial exercise parameters entered by a user, determine an initial exercise program based on the initial exercise parameters, and initiate movement of the fitness exercise equipment in correspondence with the initial exercise program, where the instruction to acquire the initial exercise parameters comprises instructions to detect commands entered by the user via built-in touch screen of the fitness exercise equipment, wherein instructions to detect commands entered by the user via built-in touch screen comprises detecting a curve drawn by the user on the built-in touch screen.

Abstract: A diamond type cam for rock climbing is provided, which includes a body having an operating member provided thereon, a slide member slidably coupled to the body, a plurality of extension cams each of which has one end that is rotatably coupled to the body and the slide member and an extended end portion that is rotatably hinge-coupled, and a plurality of wires each of which has one end that is coupled to a predetermined position of a lower portion of the extension cam and the other end that is rotatably coupled to a predetermined position of the slide member.

Abstract: A winged apparatus for use in aquatic environments is described. In one aspect, the apparatus includes: a water-impermeable wing for mounting on a user's arm, the wing having a top exterior surface and a bottom exterior surface; and a handle positioned on the bottom exterior surface of the wing, the handle being adapted to receive a hand of the user.

Abstract: The present invention is a golf ball which comprises dimples having a cross-sectional shape defined by the superposition of a weighted profile and one or more additional profiles, and a method of making such dimples. The dimples preferably have a circular boundary and maintain an axis coincident with the center of the circular boundary.

Abstract: Multi-layered golf ball core sub-assemblies and the resulting golf balls are provided. The core structure includes an inner core (center) comprising a foam composition, preferably foamed polyurethane. The intermediate core layer is preferably formed from a thermoplastic composition such as an ethylene acid copolymer ionomer resin; and the outer core layer is preferably formed from a thermoset composition such as polybutadiene rubber. The core layers have different hardness and specific gravity levels. The core assembly preferably has a positive hardness gradient extending across the entire assembly. The core structure and resulting ball have relatively good resiliency.

Abstract: Multi-piece golf balls having a solid core and cover are provided. The ball contains a small, heavy inner core and surrounding outer core layer. The inner core preferably contains metal materials such as copper, steel, brass, tungsten, titanium, nickel, iron, tin, and bronze particles dispersed in a thermoset or thermoplastic polymeric matrix. Preferably, the polymeric matrix comprises polybutadiene rubber. The outer surface of the inner core preferably has a non-uniform structure and includes projecting members. For example, the outer surface may contain multiple projecting ribs with gaps located between the ribs. The ball includes a cover surrounding the core structure. The cover may be multi-layered.

Abstract: A method for making a ball provides a shortened manufacturing cycle and enhanced closeness between bound layers of the ball. The method includes providing a vacuum forming mold with two halves, opening the two halves, laying an outer cover in the vacuum forming mold, placing a yarn-wound bladder in the vacuum forming mold, closing the two halves of the mold, operating the vacuum forming mold to make the outer cover and the yarn-wound bladder combined tightly under vacuum and form a semi-finished ball, transferring the semi-finished ball into a vulcanizing mold, and heating the vulcanizing mold for vulcanization, thereby obtaining the ball. With the method, the rugby ball can be made effectively and have good quality due to the close combination between the layers.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a body and a face plate insert. The body includes an annular face support having a recessed shelf configured to receive the face plate insert, and partially defining a central cavity. The face plate insert includes a hitting surface and a rear surface that is opposite the hitting surface. The face plate insert is disposed within the annular face such that the rear surface of the face plate insert abuts the recessed shelf. The face plate insert includes a polymeric material that is disposed across the cavity and that has a tensile strength of at least about 220 MPa.

Abstract: A golf club head including a crown, a sole, a hosel, a face and a flexure. The flexure provides compliance during an impact between the golf club head and a golf ball, and is tuned to vibrate, immediately after impact, at a predetermined frequency. A slot is included in a portion of the golf club head and works with the flexure to further tune performance.

Abstract: A putter-type golf club head has a main body and a face component including a first element formed of a resilient material. The putter-type golf club head also has a second element forward of the first element and including a rigid material. The second element is secured directly to the first element. The first element has a thickness that gradually increases toward a sole portion of the club head.

Abstract: A putter-type golf club head includes a main body. The main body includes a forward end, a rearward end opposite the forward end, a bottom portion, a top portion opposite the bottom portion, and a male-type hosel component defining a longitudinal axis that is forwardly canted relative to vertical. A face component is secured to the forward end of the main body. The face component includes a first element formed of a resilient material and a second element formed of a rigid material that is secured to the first element. A striking face generally defines a virtual striking face plane and is at least partially formed by the face component.

Abstract: A golf club head with means for adjusting a center of gravity along more than one axis and means adjusting at least one of a characteristic selected from the group consisting of face angle, loft angle, and lie angle is disclosed herein. The golf club head comprises one or more adjustable features such as weight bars, weight screws, weight cartridges, and adjustable sole members, and preferably includes structural features such as pegs, teeth, and polymeric dampeners that serve to preload the one or more adjustable features on the golf club head and prevent or reduce unwanted vibrations when the golf club head is in use.

Abstract: A golf club head comprising a slidable weight for adjusting the location of the golf club head center of gravity, as well as the golf club head bias, is disclosed herein. In particular, the golf club head, which may be a wood or iron-type head, comprises a pair of rails extending along at least one surface, such as a rear surface of an iron type head or a channel disposed in a wood-type head, and a slidable weight comprising a pair of grooves sized to receive the rails. In some embodiments, an applique or one or more clips are applied over or to the rails to prevent the weight from disengaging from the golf club head.

Abstract: The Putt Pointer putter grip with GPS (grooved putt sight) is the only putter grip in existence today as a practical aid for golfers to determine the line of the putt. Other methods employed by golfers today can be seen on television wherein the golfer “stalks” the green looking at all variables he/she deems relevant to making a putt. Golfers kneel behind the ball, some nearly lay behind the ball in a crouching fashion to see the line of the putt relative to the slope of the green. Putt Pointer used with the conventional method of “plumb bobbing” eliminates completely the need for all of the aforementioned contortions. The features of the Putt Pointer putter grip can be applied to any form of putter mold to produce the grooves for sighting the putt line.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a barrel comprising cast metal, composite or plastic for use in a bat assembly; a bat assembly comprising a barrel portion, an end cap and a handle; and a ball bat. The barrel may have uniform wall thickness or may include structural elements disposed on an inner surface to improve stiffness and reduce weight. The barrel and bat may further comprise a weighted insert for an asymmetrical center of gravity, allowing controlled spin to be imparted on a struck ball based on the angular orientation of the bat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a training device for improving reaction capabilities, reflexes, speed and further associated, sports-related, physical and cognitive skills of a user in training, comprising at least one reaction target to be struck arranged on at least one elastic holding line, said holding line being held under tension between at least one fastening point, located above the training area of the user in training, and a floor fastening, wherein at least two holding lines, arranged at a distance from one another and having reaction targets arranged thereon, are interconnected by the coupling of impulses, for example, via at least one common support element.

Abstract: The invention generally relates an athletic training device comprised of a support structure having a front side and a back side. Where the two sides are generally interchangeable. The invention is formed by removably fitting rigidity elements together through connectors or connecting means to form a support structure that is designed to be held by at least one user in a plurality of positions. The support structure made be made be comprised of removable elements or be of a unitary construction, and may contain at least one hollow element.

Abstract: A sports training level system is disclosed including a set of training level cards associated with a sport, wherein each of the training level cards correlate to a different training level and identify a set of training skills catagories for that training level. The training level cards including a training level identifier printed on a first side of each of the training level cards; and a list of specific training skills for each of the training skills catagories printed on a second side of each of the training level cards, wherein the list of specific training skills correlate with the training level identified on the training level card; and wherein the specific training skills become more advanced at each progressive training level. A training device and kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain embodiments herein relate to a baseball multi-tee training system that comprises a base that is attached to a vertically extending tube. The baseball multi-tee training system further comprises an upper rotatable collar that is disposed around the vertically extending tube that attaches an upper horizontal arm to the vertically extending tube, and a lower rotatable collar that is disposed around the vertically extending tube that attaches a lower horizontal arm to the vertically extending tube. Disposed at each end of the upper horizontal arm are one or more upper ball supports that each supports a ball. Similarly, disposed at each end of the lower horizontal arm is one or more lower ball that each support a ball, where the ball supported by each of the upper ball supports and the lower ball supports do not cause an obstruction in relation to each other.

Abstract: A training bat has a central rod extending through the longitudinal length of the bat. A knob may be located at a proximal end of the bat. A handle located immediately distal to the knob may slide along the length of the rod. A cone section may be located distal to the handle. The knob and cone section may limit the longitudinal sliding of the handle. A barrel section may be located distal to the cone section. If the barrel section includes an interior chamber, the distal end of the barrel section may include a removable cap. Weights, springs, pins and other objects may be located inside the barrel section. Electrical components or other devices may also be included in the cone section, barrel section or cap. The handle may include an acoustic chamber and an amplifying chamber to provide for emission of a sound when the bat is swung. The acoustic chamber and amplifying chamber may also incorporate safety features.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf swing practice method, wherein a swing plane for guiding swing of a club is established, and a member for monitoring the condition whether an included angle is formed between a club body of the dub and the swing plane is established outside the swing plane, which are taken as a basis for judging whether a swing action is right or wrong. The present invention also provides a golf swing practice device, which comprises a bracket (1) and a swing guiding frame (2) arranged on the bracket (1), wherein the swing guiding frame (2) forms a certain included angle with the ground; a guiding plane (2-3) for supporting the club is arranged on the surface of the swing guiding frame (2), and concave-convex parts (2-4) or an inductive device (5) are/is arranged outside the guiding plane (2-3), so as to prompt a wrong swing action that an included angle is formed between the club body of the club and the guiding plane during swing to a practicer.

Abstract: A measurement device may include one or more inductive structures coupled to a signal processor that measures changes in inductance. As the inductive structure moves in relation to an external conducting object, inductance changes may occur in the inductive structure. By analyzing the changes in inductance, the system may determine spatial relationships concerning the measurement device. Additionally, at least one inductive structure may be placed behind a conductive impact surface, allowing for measurement of impact characteristics without disturbing the impact surface. The measurement device may be used in or on sports equipment, such as a golf club.

Abstract: An inflatable device that takes the general shape of a soccer field and includes goals. More specifically, the device is comprised of inflatable tubing, wherein two long side tubes and two short side tubes create a rectangular field of play and wherein a first and a second goal are made of the inflatable tubing and are connected to the field via the short side tubes.

Abstract: A portable pitching mound having a plurality of shell pieces. Each shell piece has a forward and rearward end with opposite side portions and an upper surface and opposite underside. The shell pieces when placed side by side interlock to one another to form an arcuate shell member. At least one of the plurality of shell pieces have retractable wheels secured therein such that the shell piece is moveable to facilitate transportation.

Abstract: A kinetic rehabilitation system comprising: a kinetic sensor comprising a motion-sensing camera; and a computing device comprising: (a) a communication module; (b) a non-transient memory comprising a stored set of values of rehabilitative gestures each defined by a time series of spatial relations between a plurality of theoretical body joints, and wherein each time series comprises: initial spatial relations, mid-gesture spatial relations and final spatial relations, and (c) a hardware processor configured to: (i) continuously receive a recorded time series of frames from said motion-sensing camera, wherein each frame comprises a three-dimensional position of each of a plurality of body joints of a patient, (ii) compare, in real time, at least a portion of the recorded time series of frames with the time series of spatial relations, to detect a rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient, (iii) detect a discrepancy between the rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient and a corresponding one of sai

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) for binding shoes to a touring snowboard (3) comprising two longitudinal board sections (3a, 3b), said binding system (1) comprising: a base (5); a first interface (7) attached to the snowboard (3) comprising, in particular, two independent half-interfaces (7a, 7b); and a second interface (9) placed on the base (5) and attached to the first inter face (7), such that each half-interface (7a, 7b) includes at least one coupling element (11), the second interface (9) includes at least two openings (90) for receiving and blocking the coupling elements (11), and the second interface (9) also comprises at least one locking system (13) for locking at least one coupling element (11) in its associated reception and blocking opening (90).

Abstract: A foot cover assembly comprising a foot cover and a base plate is disclosed. Said foot cover releaseably attaches to said base plate. Said base plate releaseably attaches to a board assembly. A portion of said foot cover is arranged over a deck of said board assembly. Said foot cover selectively holds a foot of a rider of said board assembly between said foot cover and said deck.

Abstract: The educational and socially interactive learning game includes a plurality of game boards, each game board having different uniquely identifiable indicia; a plurality of sets of game pieces, each game board having a corresponding set in which each game piece has the same identifiable indicia as the corresponding game board; a die having indicia on its faces, each game board having a face of the die bearing its corresponding identifiable indicia; and a plurality of game cards. Each player begins with a game board and corresponding of game pieces. Once the die is cast, the player who cast the die must ask a question eliciting personal information from the player whose game board corresponds to the indicia on the die, or play an educational game with that player. The players then exchange game pieces. The game ends when one player obtains a game piece from each of the other players.

Abstract: [Problem] In the past, a prescribed action could not be executed through an enjoyable operation. [Solution] The information processing device according to one embodiment comprises an output unit for outputting one or more blank areas corresponding to one or more items of blank area information, and one or more objects; a receiving unit for receiving a move command with respect to the object; a mover unit for moving the object in response to a move command received by the receiving unit; and an execution unit for, in cases where the position of an object moved by the mover unit exists in a predetermined positional relationship with respect to the blank area, executing an action that corresponds to the blank area or moved object.

Abstract: A modular polyhedral object having at least four external faces which each have in the assembled state a different form and/or color design, is formed from several individual building blocks that each forms a part of the form or color design of each external face. The building blocks are joined together loosely or with releasable connecting means, wherein the building blocks of each module have at least four differently designed side faces. A form-congruent assembly of the object is created by arranging the individual building blocks so as to produce matching external faces on each side of the object, as well as to produce matching respective opposing side faces of the building blocks inside the object with vertically and horizontally matching coded pairs. A modular polyhedral cube-shaped object with at least five differently designed side faces is also described.

Abstract: A game object is used as a moving object to provide a random outcome event by movement and final stoppage in an outcome indicating position or mode. Examples are die, dice, balls, roulette balls, roulette wheels and pointers on candy wheel. The object has: A) a game object body; B) the game object body containing an accelerometer microchip or a receiver in communication with a transmitter, power source and light-emitting elements within the game object body, light from the light-emitting body being visible outside the game object body; and C) the microchip closing an electronic circuit for a period of time less than 5 minutes after the game body is moved.

Abstract: A gaming keyboard and related methods are disclosed that provide features to enhance the computer gaming experience. A keyboard connection pod is disclosed that improves power capabilities of the keyboard thereby allowing for enhanced features that require more power. A panic mechanism is disclosed that can be triggered to cause one or more selected keys to change states. Keycap rim-lighting is disclosed that provides improved visual indication of key positions. A hand registration enhancement is disclosed including a spacebar having a thumb notch and/or WASD and spacebar keys with different tactile response than other keys. Function keys are disclosed that are positioned proximate to allow reduced movement of the left hand. An integrated cord wrap tray is disclosed for a peripheral such as a mouse. Other features and variations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A kinetic rehabilitation system comprising: a kinetic sensor comprising a motion-sensing camera; and a computing device comprising: (a) a non-transient memory comprising a stored set of values of rehabilitative gestures each defined by a time series of spatial relations between a plurality of theoretical body joints, and wherein each time series comprises: initial spatial relations, mid-gesture spatial relations and final spatial relations, and (b) a hardware processor configured to continuously receive a recorded time series of frames from said motion-sensing camera, wherein each frame comprises a three-dimensional position of each of a plurality of body joints of a patient, wherein said hardware processor is further configured to compare, in real time, at least a portion of the recorded time series of frames with the time series of spatial relations, to detect a rehabilitative gesture performed by the patient.

Abstract: An information processor determines data content to be transmitted and a destination device to which to transmit the data on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of a sensor adapted to detect the posture thereof, a control method of an information processor, a program, and an information storage medium. A game process execution section determines a transmission destination device on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of the sensor. A missile data generation section determines data content to be transmitted to the transmission destination device on the basis of the posture of the information processor identified on the basis of detection results of the sensor at a time different from when the transmission destination device is determined. A missile data transmission section transmits the data to the transmission destination device.

Abstract: A method of automatically targeting a target object, the method including setting a target range including a designated distance from a user-controlled character and a designated horizontal angle centering at a location of the character, selecting at least one target object included in the set target range, and displaying a shape distinguishable from a shape of the target object at a location near the at least one selected target object, wherein the target object is an object the character is able to attack from among objects in a computer game.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a head mounted display (HMD) is provided. The HMD has a head attachment portion and a viewing module coupled to the head attachment portion. The viewing module includes an inner side having a view port into a screen configuring for rendering a virtual reality scene and an exterior housing. A communications module for exchanging data with a computer system is provided and the computer system is configured to generate the virtual reality scene for the screen. A depth camera is integrated into the viewing module and is oriented to capture depth data of an environment in front of the exterior housing. One method includes processing, by the computer system, the depth data captured by the depth camera to identify hands of a user wearing the HMD in the environment. The hands are rendered into the virtual reality scene. The hands are tracked such that movements of the hands appear as movements of virtual hands extending into the virtual reality scene.

Abstract: A system is provided that modifies a haptic effect experienced at a user input element, where the user input element is positioned within the housing so that a first contact with the housing defines a first maximum range of a first movement of the user input element. The system receives a position of a user input element of a peripheral device. The system further sends a haptic effect definition to the haptic output device in response to the received position of the user input element. The system further causes the haptic output device to output a force to the user input element of the peripheral device in response to the haptic effect definition. The system further causes the haptic diminishment prevention to define a first diminishment range of the first movement of the user input element, where the first diminishment range is less than the first maximum range and prevents the first contact with the housing.

Abstract: A method for electronic gaming on a mobile device including a location determining module and a wireless data connection includes receiving coordinate data from the location determining module. Accuracy data is received from the location determining module. A region of confidence within which the mobile device is known to be within is determined based on the accuracy data received from the location determining module. An extent to which the region of confidence is within one or more pertinent jurisdictions is determined. Electronic gaming over the wireless data connection of the mobile device is permitted when it is determined that the region of confidence is entirely within the one or more pertinent jurisdictions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of playing a game includes displaying a first plurality of game elements on the display device, receiving a selection from the user, wherein the selection comprises a first game element of the plurality of game elements and at least one second game element of the plurality of game elements, and wherein an appearance of the first game element matches an appearance of the at least one second game element, displaying the selection as an enclosed area that encompasses the first game element and the at least one second game element, determining a second plurality of game elements, wherein each of the second plurality of game elements have an appearance that matches the appearance of the first game element and are located within the selection, and calculating a target score wherein the target score is based on a number of the second plurality of game elements.

Abstract: A method and system are provided for evolving an avatar. The method includes accessing a user profile for a user from a memory device. The method further includes generating an avatar for the user based upon the user profile. The method also includes changing the user profile based upon actions of the user relating to at least one of experience based progression, content type progression, frequency based progression, and competition based progression. The method additionally includes evolving an attribute of the avatar based upon a change in the user profile.

Abstract: Game client, game server, Web application server, and database server including database with data representative of a virtual world. Game client or server, or both, includes motifs, motif manager, character manager, scenes-a-faire manager, and display manager coupled to display, all in communication with game manager, and pseudorandomizer, which can instigate changing of a motif. Motifs are representative of a game character or environment. A user interface has mass sensor, accelerometer, haptic device, first device for visual input, output, or both, second device for audio input, output, or both, and tactile sensor, effector or both. Included may be automatic translator, or TTS/STT module. The online game can be virtual world representative of at least two of a northern continent, a western continent, a southern continent, a central continent, and an eastern continent. Methods provide game client, game server, and a database that manipulate character or environment motifs and scenes-a-faire.

Abstract: An example terminal device includes a generally plate-shaped housing, an LCD provided on the front side of the housing, analog sticks, and first and second buttons. The analog sticks are provided respectively in left and right portions of the LCD above the center of the housing. The first and second buttons are provided on the back side of the housing so as to generally correspond to the analog sticks on the front side of the housing.

Abstract: A play set with a mist device which includes a mist frame unit supported through a framework of the play set. The mist frame unit has a hollow body allowing water passage and comprises a flexible hose member mounted onto the framework, wherein a portion of the flexible hose member is constructed into a hose ring encircling a slide unit; a water inlet provided at a first end of the mist frame unit for connecting to a water source; and a plurality of mist producing units provided along the mist frame unit arranged for producing mist such that a preset mist surrounding area is defined within which the play set is located, therefore the mist can reach all play units of the play set, including the slide unit through the hose ring at an angle which is greater than 270°, thereby providing a cooling effect to the mist surrounding area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spinning top employing a gyroscope to enhance the amusement at spinning top play, and a spinning top play device using the same such that, since a rotor of the spinning top is not exposed to the outside, an angular momentum of the rotor can be advantageously maintained for a long period of time even when collision occurs.

Abstract: The present invention provides a self-righting model vehicle.

Abstract: A ridable kart having a front portion rotatably coupled to a rear portion. The front portion includes an inner surface that is adjacent to an outer cover portion and the two surfaces move relative to one another. The outer cover portion includes window portions or openings through which a portion of the inner surface is visible. The inner surface includes a visual feature that is visible through the window portions and the visual features moves relative to the window portions when the front portion rotates relative to the rear portion.

Abstract: A slot car comprises a chassis (110), a motor mounted on the chassis (110) for driving the slot car and a plurality of conductive elements (101, 102) exposed on the chassis (110) which is electrically connected to the motor for driving the slot car. The slot car further comprises a cover (100) covering at least a portion of the conductive elements (101, 102) and which is adapted to restrict the conductive elements (101, 102) from bending and dislocating. The conductive elements (101, 102) may be in form of metal brush (101, 102). The cover (100) is formed with a slanted surface so that the angle between the chassis (110) and the conducting elements (101, 102) does not exceed 7 degree and is further provided with guide members (106, 107). Such guide members (106, 107) restrict the lateral displacements of the conductive elements (101, 102). Moreover, the cover (100) may be integrally formed with the chassis (110), or may be provided with fastening means (103, 104) for attached removably to the chassis (110).

Abstract: A vehicle toy that can work with common construction blocks provides connector surfaces covering the top and bottom of the toy housing for full integration into construction projects. Interface and control with the vehicle are provided by mesh wireless connectivity to a cell phone or the like greatly simplifying its construction. Mesh interconnections between vehicles and controllers allow greater interaction of the devices including allowing one device to be nominated as a referee permitting automatically refereed interactive contests.

Abstract: A balloon gun comprising a hollow cylindrical body, one or more hand grips attached to the cylindrical body, a release trigger pivotally mounted on one of the hand grips or on the hollow cylindrical body and a balloon attaching mechanism. A balloon inflated with a fluid can be inserted inside the hollow cylindrical body and the inflated balloon is held by the balloon attaching mechanism. When the trigger is pressed the neck of the inflated balloon gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and by the difference in fluid pressure that exists between the inside and outside of the balloon, the fluid rushes out of the balloon once the neck gets released from the balloon attaching mechanism and the force of the fluid coming out of the inflated balloon pushes the balloon forward and the balloon flies till the fluid pressures inside and outside of the balloon get equalized.