Abstract: A method and system for matching an athlete with a selected striking tool. The method includes, and the system facilitates, receiving test data resulting from the athlete hitting a test target with a test striking tool to launch the test target. The test data is mathematically transformed to calculate a test functional group score. The test functional group score is compared with a database to match the test functional group score with matched previous data having a similar functional group score to the test functional group score. A selection parameter of the selected striking tool is defined to correspond with a value of the selection parameter associated with a strong performance metric in the matched previous data.

Abstract: A play structure for the practice of basketball, comprising a base that rests on the ground, as well as: a lower element mounted in rotation on said base between a folded down position and an upright position; an upper element on which is mounted a basketball backboard (4), said upper element being mounted in rotation on an upper end of said lower element between a folded position and a deployed position; said play structure being arranged from a storage position to a position of use by successively switching the lower element from the folded down position to the upright position, then the upper element from the folded position to the deployed position, the lower element being arranged to rest on the ground in upright position.

Abstract: An inflatable putting green apparatus includes a putting playfield that is selectively inflated or deflated. The putting playfield is inflated by forcing air into the putting playfield and deflated when the air is released from the putting playfield. The putting playfield includes an upper surface having a well positioned therein for receiving a golf ball. The putting playfield is flexible and is rolled up when the putting playfield is not inflated to allow for easy transportation thereof.

Abstract: A pitching apparatus comprising a three dimensional strike area assembly having a plurality of zones. The plurality of zones includes one or more target zones and a support, wherein the strike area assembly is disposed on the support at one or more zones of the strike area assembly, and a back door area of the three dimensional strike area assembly including areas near the back corners and back edges of one or more of the target zones, wherein when an impact is detected at the one or more target zones the impact will cause at least part of the strike area assembly to actuate.

Abstract: A martial arts training device is provided. The device includes a stand. The base slides over the stand and is fillable to support the stand in an upright position when in use and resting on a surface. A main frame portion is secured to a top end of the stand, rotatable horizontally. At least one bar is secured to the main frame portion, rotatable vertically. The bar includes a foam padding about its second end. At least one counterweight is secured to the axle portion of the main frame portion and rotatable about the horizontal axis. The counterweight protrudes from a second side of the axle portion of the main frame portion opposite from the first side. A piston return portion can be optionally installed over the bar portion of the axle bar receiver. A “C” spring secures to the main frame portion directly below the bar.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a taekwondo kicking paddle comprising a reverse grip and have protruding inserts situated on the surfaces of the kicking elements of the paddle.

Abstract: A basketball goal stand that utilizes a bubble generating device that is housed within an upper portion of a basketball backboard to emit soap bubbles from the upper perimeter of the backboard when a basketball goal is made. It utilizes a tractor fed belt that is passed through a soap mixture filled vessel, and a dynamic air source that dispels air bubbles from loaded soap bubble orifices on the tractor fed belt. Optionally, it may use a bubble venture nozzle to created the bubbles that are emitted fro the backboard. A second embodiment utilizes a floating platform for use in a pool that supports a toroidal ring that houses the bubble generating components. There is no backboard utilized in the pool version.

Abstract: A launcher passes a series of basketballs to various locations on a basketball playing area. The locations where the basketballs are passed is determined by selection of one or more individually selectable indicia located on an interface. A controller electrically connected to the interface and the launcher is configured to program the launch to pass the basketballs to the locations selected by the user in the order in which the user selects them.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for practicing ball kick-ups (17), comprising a bearing base (11), a vertical rotational axis (G), an arm (13) that is rotatably mounted on said axis (G), a ball (17) attached at the end of the arm (13), characterized in that the arm (13) consists of a first profile having a first section (4) that is substantially circular or elliptical, the first edge (5) or lower edge thereof being provided with means for attaching to the axis (G), and the second edge (6) or upper edge thereof being aligned with the axis (G) and constituting the highest point of the arm (13); and a second section (7) tangent to the first section (4) such as to be located on the other side of the rotational axis (G), relative to the first section (4), the ball (17) being attached to the other end of the second section (7), so as to be raised relative to the bottom surface of the base (11).

Abstract: An exercise training device includes a first bag portion defining a planar front surface and a rear surface. The exercise training device includes a second bag portion attached to the front surface of the first bag portion. The second bag portion has a semi-spherical shape that projects outwardly from the front surface of the first bag portion. The exercise training device includes a user handle that allows a user to hold the exercise training device. The user handle is disposed at the rear surface of the first bag portion.

Abstract: A system and method for tracking the flight of golf balls at driving range. The invention includes a plurality of hitting stations, a plurality of sensors, a computer, and a range surface. Each hitting station in the plurality of hitting stations includes a golf ball, a golf club, a monitor, and a sensor. At least one other sensor in the plurality of sensors is placed outside the hitting station. The flight path of the golf ball is calculated by the computer using parameters by the plurality of sensors. The method includes steps for determining whether a first sensor detected a first parameter and a second parameter, whether a second sensor detected a first and a second parameter, whether a third sensor detected a third parameter, and depicting the flight path of the golf balls using the first parameter, the second parameter, and the third parameter.

Abstract: An automatic shuttlecock collecting and supplying apparatus including: a shuttlecock storage hopper that has a exit hole at the end of the bottom and having the bottom inclined toward the exit hole; a launching tube unit that temporarily keeps one shuttlecock and includes at least two rotary launching tubes; a launching unit that launches shuttlecocks in the launching tubes forward by striking the shuttlecocks; a shuttlecock supply unit that is disposed behind the launching tubes and supplies shuttlecocks into an aligned launching tube; and a conveyer unit that connects the exit hole and the shuttlecock supply unit to convey the shuttlecocks in the shuttlecock storage unit to the shuttlecock supply unit.

Abstract: An exercise information measuring apparatus includes: a detection unit that detects information corresponding to motion of a user; an exercise information measurement unit that measures exercise information regarding the user based on information detected by the detection unit; a communication unit for performing short-range wireless communication with another apparatus that has a function of measuring exercise information regarding a user; an information acquisition unit that acquires exercise information measured by the other apparatus via the communication unit; and a processing determination unit that determines, based on the radio wave intensity of communication with the other apparatus by the communication unit, whether or not to perform processing that utilizes first exercise information measured by the exercise information measurement unit and second exercise information acquired from the other apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is a device for practising sport activities associable to an exercise machine, the device for practising sporting activities including: a plurality of diffusers designed to emit stimuli and including at least one speaker configured to emit music, control means of the device for practising sports activities, including a programme of the activities to be performed and the relative intensity of said activities, wherein the control means are configured to adjust the stimuli propagated by said diffusers according to the activities to be performed and the relative intensity.

Abstract: A shock absorbing element (3a, 3b, 3c) for protecting a part of the body, having at least two layers connected to each other, a first layer substantially made of recycled rubber and a second layer substantially made of hard plastic, in which the shock absorbing element (3a, 3b, 3c) is designed to be attached to the part of the body in such a way that the first layer is situated between the body and the second layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic heel unit (1) for a ski binding, comprising a base (7) for fitting the automatic heel unit (1) on a ski and a heel downholder (3) for holding down a ski boot in a heel region of the ski boot. The heel downholder (3) is mounted so as to be movable in relation to the base (7). The automatic heel unit (1) has a holding configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a holding position and may interact with the heel region of the ski boot that is held in the ski binding in such a manner that the heel region of the ski boot is held down in a lowered position. Furthermore, the automatic heel unit (1) has a step-in configuration in which the heel downholder (3) is located in a step-in position and the heel region of the ski boot is released by the heel downholder (3).

Abstract: A power and stabilizing apparatus for rolling or sliding-based recreational activities is disclosed. The apparatus may include a shafted body coupled to a biased member. The biased member may be a bowed biased member or any other biased member configured to store and release energy during use of the apparatus. The apparatus may also include a shoe coupled to the biased member opposite the body, the shoe having a traction element coupled thereto. The body may be a shafted telescoping body configured to lock in an extended position and lock in a retracted position. The body may be coupled to the bowed biased member with a coupling member having a first leg coupled to the body and a second leg coupled to the bowed biased member.

Abstract: An interactive image matching game and method of play. The matching game includes a plurality of expression cards each having a first indicia indicating a descriptive word and a plurality of sheets of paper each having a second indicia showing a partial image. In play, a player selects an expression card and then completes a first picture incorporating the second indicia within the first picture. The player places the first picture in a secret container and selects a second picture drawn by a second player from the container. The first player guesses the identity of the second player based on the second picture. Further, the first player guesses the word displayed on the expression card received by the second player based on the second picture. Points are acquired with correct guesses. A timer is used to account for a duration in which a player has to complete a first drawing.

Abstract: A roulette wheel apparatus comprising a rotatable roulette wheel located in a wheel bowl and a ball launcher adapted to launch a roulette ball into the wheel bowl with a predetermined variable launch speed, the ball launcher comprising at least one rotatable element adapted to accelerate a roulette ball in contact with the rotatable element and/or at least one element adapted to spin a roulette ball in contact with the element.

Abstract: A three-dimensional platform comprising a tessellated surface of pieces, each piece comprising a top and sides. The pieces comprise a fixed square piece having at least two opposing sides orientated acutely relative to the top to define a fixed square retention surface. The remaining surfaces orientate substantially perpendicular relative to the top. There is a mobile square piece having at least two opposing sides orientated obtusely relative to the top to define a mobile square retention surface. The remaining surfaces are oriented substantially perpendicular relative to the top. A mobile triangular piece having all sides orientated obtusely relative to the top. The fixed square retention surface indexes only with either the mobile square retention surface or the triangular piece surface to effect retention of the pieces to define the three-dimensional platform.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide an interaction method and an interaction apparatus, and the method comprises: acquiring first movement information of a mobile carrier that at least one user rides on; and determining, in real time according to the first movement information, second movement information of a virtual mobile carrier that at least one character corresponding to the at least one user rides on in a virtual scene. In the technical solution of the embodiments of the present application, a virtual scene that a user is experiencing is combined with inertia that the user feels when riding on a mobile carrier such as a vehicle, which can help the user obtain four-dimensional entertainment experience by using the mobile carrier ridden and the virtual scene.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for capturing data from a plurality of users for providing online gameplay based on captured user sensor data. User sensor data is captured from a plurality of sensor capture devices relative to an associated user so as to be transmitted to a gameplay server. The gameplay server executes instructions to generate a user interface on a user's client computing device for providing gameplay on each user client portable computing device utilizing, and pertinent to, the captured sensor data.

Abstract: An example information processing system executes a game application. The information processing system obtains user information for calculating information relating to sleep of a user, and calculates health information relating to sleep and/or fatigue of the user based on the obtained user information. The information processing system controls a game progress of the game application based on the health information.

Abstract: A game device including a virtual operation device display module and an operation input control module. The virtual operation device display module displays a virtual operation device showing an object for a predetermined operation input made by a user on the screen. The operation input control module sets a predetermined operation input area for the virtual operation device on the screen and executes a predetermined function related to the virtual operation device when the predetermined operation input is made towards the operation input area. The operation input control module changes a setting range for the operation input area according to the operation input made by the users and the status of the game.

Abstract: One illustrative system disclosed herein includes a deformation sensor configured to detect a deformation of a deformable surface and transmit a first sensor signal associated with the deformation. The system also includes a sensor configured to detect a user interaction with a user input device and transmit a second sensor signal associated with the user interaction. The system further includes a processor configured to: receive the first sensor signal; receive the second sensor signal; execute a function based at least in part on the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal. The processor is also configured to: determine a haptic effect based at least in part on the first sensor signal or the second sensor signal; and transmit a haptic signal associated with the haptic effect to a haptic output device configured to receive the haptic signal and output the haptic effect.

Abstract: A handheld controller including a main body having a thumb surface and a thumbstick extending from the thumb surface. A trigger button is positioned on the main body and a handle extends from the main body on a side opposite the trigger button, wherein the handle has a palm side and a finger side. A third-finger button is positioned on the finger side of the handle and includes a magnet mounted thereon. A sensor operative to detect the magnet is positioned inside the handle adjacent the magnet.

Abstract: An example game controller is removably attachable to a main unit. The game controller includes a controller-side slide member. The controller-side slide member protrudes from a first surface of the game controller and is configured to slidably engage with the main unit-side slide member in a slide direction. The controller-side slide member has a first end and a second end in the slide direction, and the game controller is configured to be attached to the main unit by inserting the controller-side slide member into the main unit-side slide member. The controller-side slide member includes a protruding portion and at least one terminal. The protruding portion protrudes from the first end side of the controller-side slide member in the slide direction and has a facing surface that faces the first surface of the game controller. The at least one terminal is between the facing surface and the first surface.

Abstract: An example multi-configuration game system includes a computer device including a housing, a first display on a front surface of the housing, and processing circuitry and first and second controllers configured for detachable attachment to the computer device. The game system is configurable for game play in a first physical configuration in which the first and second controllers are attached to the computer device and in a second physical configuration in which the first and second controllers are detached from the computer device.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a vibrating apparatus which can provide a favorable vibratory sense to the operator who operates electronic equipment. [Solution] Provided is a vibrating apparatus including: an equipment holding unit configured to hold electronic equipment; at least one gripped portion projecting from the equipment holding unit and gripped by an operator; and at least one vibrating unit configured to vibrate based on a sound signal acquired from the electronic equipment and vibrate the at least one gripped portion.

Abstract: A system for synchronized multi-device mobile gaming, comprising a synchronization module that receives a game state from a software game application operating on the computing device, transmits at least a portion of the game state via a network, receives synchronization data comprising at least a state update message via the network, and updates at least the game state based at least in part on the received synchronization data, and a method for synchronizing multi-device mobile gaming.

Abstract: An example image processing system and method uses a control device including a movement detector. Gesture inputs corresponding to a gesture made by moving the control device are used for animation. An animation begins based on at least one gesture input received prior to completion of the gesture and the animation is modified based on at least one gesture input received after the beginning of the animation.

Abstract: A recording medium stores a program for a battle board game using a continuous transformation. In the board game, game pieces having different shapes of different colors are put on a game map, and a winner is determined based on the number of the game pieces occupied on the game map. The recording medium or the program includes (a) forming conversion pieces by converting opponent game piece into a game piece identical to an attacking piece when three or more identical game pieces forms the attacking piece by being arranged continuously in at least one direction of a horizontal, a vertical, and an oblique direction and when the opponent game piece is placed in conversion points adjacent to the attacking piece; and (b) repeating to form the conversion piece when the attacking piece formed in a step of (a) until no conversion piece is formed.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable medium including a video game processing program product for causing a user terminal to realize functions to control progress of a video game in response to an operation of a user is provided. The functions include: a time measuring function configured to measure an elapsed time for a character on the basis of the elapsed time, the character starting an action; a first updating function configured to update information regarding a gauge, the gauge representing the elapsed time measured by the time measuring function; a second updating function configured to update information regarding a gauge, the gauge representing a value to be increased in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition including a condition that at least the first gauge is in a predetermined state; and a displaying function configured to display a game screen on a display screen of a display device.

Abstract: A video game device calculates a difference vector extending from a predetermined reference position on the screen to an input position. Moreover, the video game device calculates movement parameter data used for moving, with respect to a fixed point in the virtual space uniquely determined based on a position of the controlled object, the point of sight to a position that is determined by a direction in the virtual space based on a direction of the difference vector and a distance in the virtual space based on a magnitude of the difference vector. The point of sight is moved based on the movement parameter data. The video game device produces an image based on a virtual camera, which has been moved according to the movement of the point of sight, and displays the image on the screen of a display device.

Abstract: Enhanced methodology and apparatus for use in a multi-player video game for generating a array of user selectable options for choosing real or computer generated users to play with and/or compete against. For example, in a simulated multiple driver racing game application, the user of a computing device is presented with an option for selecting any of various “ghost data” packages for downloading over a communication network such as the Internet. For example, the user may be presented with the option of selecting one of an array of ghost data packages to race against such as the top five buddies of the user with highest scores, five buddies with scores similar to a user's own score, and teams/groups of various varieties.

Abstract: An operation information measurement apparatus includes: a detection unit that detects information corresponding to a motion of a user; an activity amount measurement unit that measures an activity amount of the user based on the information detected by the detection unit; an action identification unit that identifies an action of the user based on the information detected by the detection unit; and a transfer unit that transfers pattern information relating to a pattern of the action of the user identified by the action identification unit and the activity amount of the user measured by the activity amount measurement unit to a game control unit that controls a parameter of an electronic game based on the activity amount and the pattern information.

Abstract: A system for automated tuning of a computer-implemented game is configured to enable definition of a performance metric indicative of player performance in a computer-implemented game that has tunable gameplay parameters. A performance target is defined that represents target values for the performance metric during progress in the game. The system executes a gameplay simulation using an automated player, and performs an iterative tuning operation based on results of the simulation. The tuning operation automatically determines a suggested value set for the tunable parameters.

Abstract: A game system is provided that is capable of setting appropriate classifications for various musical pieces. This game system provides a music game in which each of musical pieces for which a level of difficulty is set is prepared as a play subject. The game system offers a chance of certification match in which musical pieces are supplied for each rank classification that is set for each musical piece with reference to the level of difficulty. And the game system acquires achievement information related to the clearing rate for each musical piece for each rank classification, such as the play results of certification matches and so on, and, on the basis of these acquired results, changes each rank classification to which each musical piece belongs with reference to this achievement information.

Abstract: A method of executing a wagering event and resolving a wager is performed by: a processor storing in memory a list of X number of players within a field of a single sport; the processor provides selections of a set of players having a number Y which is less than X, and associates a Z number of total points with the field of the single sport; the processor accepts a wager from a player of either that a) the Y number of players will score more than a total of Z number of points, or b) the Y number of players will score less than a total of Z number of points. Information regarding a W total points scored collectively during the predefined time frame by the Y number of players is received into the processor memory. The processor compares the information regarding the total points scored by the Y number of players with the Z number of points identified in the wager.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus executes a wagering event and resolving a wager. A processor stores a list of game players generally within a field of a single sport. The processor provides at least one first set of multiple game players, each game player in the set provided with a salary value. The processor allows a salary cap to each event player for selecting one list for the event player. The processor accepts a wager from the event player on one list of game players selected by input of the player to the processor from set of multiple game players lists. The total number of game players selected in the one list is limited solely by exhaustion of the salary cap by totaling salary values for all event players selected by input of the event player, independent of numbers of total game players selected.

Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems for managing a fantasy league are disclosed to incorporate one or more reality factors, equity lines, luxury tax, and/or revenue sharing policies into administration of the fantasy league. A reality factor may influence real life scenarios between at least one of a real player, a real team, and/or a real league, for example. Accordingly, the reality factor may be applied to at least one of a corresponding fantasy player, fantasy team, and/or fantasy league to create a fantasy rule configured to enable a fantasy environment (e.g., the fantasy player, fantasy team, fantasy league, and/or relationships thereof) to more closely emulate the real player, real team, real league, and/or corresponding relationships.

Abstract: There is provided a game video distribution device that permits distribution of game videos with higher value for users through the use of game-specific information. The game distribution device includes video generating means that generates a game video selected by a user, related information acquiring means that acquires related information in which scene identification information identifying individual scenes included in the game video is related to time information representing a time period during which each of the scenes is reproduced, related display information generating means which, in accordance with the related information, generates related display information identifiably displaying a temporal location of each of the scenes relative to an entire time span of the game video, and composing means that generates a composite of the generated video and the related display information.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for transporting an amusement attraction, such as an inflatable surfing attraction. A shipping container may be provided that is modifiable (e.g., has removable or rotatable elements such that it may be converted from a transporting orientation for containing one or more components of the attraction within for shipment to a deployed orientation whereby one or more of its elements may be used for setup and/or operation of the attraction. The attraction may incorporate an automatic inflating system that monitors pressure or other characteristics during setup.

Abstract: An apparatus or method for draining fluid from an amusement attraction while helping prevent substantial portions of fluid from splashing out of the attraction. The apparatus may be an end component for a shutdown lane that has one or more areas or catch basins for flowing the fluid thereon or therethrough. Various sidewalls, hills, ridges, and/or drainage surfaces may be implemented by or on the end component to ideally keep water from splashing outside of the end component and to help maintain rider safety as the rider slides towards the end component. One or more stages of drainage areas or surfaces may be utilized for the end component. The apparatus may be in the form of an end component, a larger portion of an attraction, such as a shutdown lane, or discrete components that may be connected within or to a portion of an attraction.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a surfing device comprising at least one energy projector for projecting energy, at least one energy recycling mechanism for recycling at least some of the projected energy, and at least one energy projecting structure. The energy projecting structure is configured for supporting the energy projector to provide a plurality of energy projecting positions for the projection of energy therefrom. The projected energy provides a simulated surfing surface, positioned a distance from the plurality of energy projecting positions. The energy projecting structure is also configured for supporting the energy recycling mechanism for projecting recycled energy from one or more recycled projection positions.

Abstract: A water attraction having one or more inflatable areas and/or features for reducing turbulence of water flow over a ride surface is disclosed. The water attraction includes a ride surface, a water delivery section, and a recovery section. The water delivery section provides water flow on the ride surface. The ride surface may include the assembly of multiple segments and may be fully or partially inflatable. The water delivery section may include one or more water delivery mechanisms, for example, nozzles. A water delivery mechanism may deliver a water flow different from the water flows from other water delivery mechanisms. In one embodiment, the water delivery section includes water delivery mechanisms directed in a fanned-out configuration in order to reduce turbulence. In another embodiment, gaps between segments of the ride surface may provide a “buffer” for overlapping water flow in order to achieve a smooth water surface.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for constructing or providing a ride surface for an amusement attraction, such as an inflatable surfing attraction. The ride surface may be formed via the connection of a plurality of ride surface portions or segments. The ride surface may be connected via fastening elements that are disposed at an elevation different from that of the top or other surface that is to be used by riders during operation. Cut-outs and/or extrusions within one or more of the ride surface portions or segments may aid in preventing disruptive forces from fluid or water during operation from acting to separate the ride surface portions of segments making up the ride surface. Additional fastening mechanisms may he employed in addition to such fastening elements to further aid in increasing durability.

Abstract: A water or other amusement attraction that includes an inflatable portion or material. A cavity of the attraction is located underneath an upper surface, the upper surface configured to support a flow of water and at least one rider thereon. A volume of water is configured to be disposed within the cavity, the upper surface floating upon the volume of water while connected to at least one side wall, floor, and/or nozzle structure. A pump and nozzle assembly, positioned outside of the cavity, communicates with the water within the cavity for flowing a portion of the water over the upper surface. A drainage portion, adjacent to the upper surface, drains the flowing water back into the cavity for recirculation. Support components, such as a plurality of beams or an inflatable grid structure help maintain stability for the attraction.

Abstract: A system of strongly coupled multiple Yo-Yos in series is disclosed in which very string that connects the successive Yo-Yos may be wrapped around Yo-Yos respective axles and therefore can be wound or unwound on both ends at the same time. Accordingly, both ends of the strings and their respective Yo-Yos may move with different speeds and accelerations. Yo-Yos in the system have a modular structure. The system also can be constructed with modular pieces to provide different operating modes when is set in motion. In embodiments, the Yo-Yos may be connected via the return strings. To ensure the Yo-Yo sides remain with equal length during the operation, a regulating mechanism is provided, and a regulating ring to keep the two sides of the return string in proximity, and assuring a long operation.

Abstract: A reversible toy comprising a first figure and a second figure, each figure comprising a hollow body portion with a upper portion and a base portion and each figure having a conically shaped hollow and a shared base portion. The toy is reversible between a first position and a second position by turning it inside out via the shared base portion such that one of the figures is substantially concealed when the other is visible.