Abstract: A ball bat includes a handle portion, a barrel portion, an inner tube extending within the barrel portion and a weight axially secured within the inner tube within the barrel portion. The barrel portion has an outer wall about a hollow interior. The inner tube extends along an axis within the hollow interior and is radially spaced from and out of contact with the outer wall.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads with sole cavity ports are described herein. The sole cavity ports can have varying thicknesses across the cavity port lengths. In some embodiments, one or more golf club heads can have two cavities—a toe sole cavity and a heel sole cavity. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A practice hitting tee has a support structure and a ball holder. The support structure has a base end and a distal end. The ball holder has sidewall, a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. The ball holder may be formed of a flexible material and configured in a way that the second end has a ball receiving opening and the sidewall has at least one slit extending from the second end toward the first end. The ball holder is connected to the distal end of the support structure in a way that the second end of the ball holder extends downwardly away from the distal end of the support structure with the longitudinal axis at an angle greater than 0° but less than 40° relative to vertical when the base end of the support structure is positioned on a horizontal support surface and frictionally grips a ball having a porous cover when at least a portion of the ball is positioned in the ball receiving opening.

Abstract: Baseball bat swing trainers, including trainers for improving a user's swing of a baseball bat are described herein. In some examples, the device includes a sleeve having a bar and a sleeve connector. In some further examples, device includes a pair of specially designed gloves. In some further examples, the device includes a resistance means and an anchoring means.

Abstract: A soccer training apparatus configured to require a user to lean forward to observe portions of the ball while moving and standing with the ball is provided. The apparatus may include a harness configured to attach to the torso of a user and a sight shield coupled to the harness. The sight shield may be positioned on the chest of the user when the harness is attached to the torso of the user, and the sight shield may be configured to obscure the area immediately in front of the user. The apparatus may also comprise a backing plate which may be coupled to the sight shield, and the backing plate may also be coupled to the harness. Optionally, the sight shield may be movably coupled to the backing plate to allow the sight shield to be repositioned on the user.

Abstract: A sports training apparatus including a flexible bistable spring band, wherein the flexible bistable spring band may have two stable mechanical states. The sports training apparatus may further include an elastic band including a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of the elastic band may be configured to be removeably attached to the flexible bistable spring band. The flexible bistable spring band may transition from a first stable mechanical state to a second stable mechanical state by wrapping around a cylindrical object.

Abstract: Hockey puck rebounders and training devices are capable of rebounding playing objects, such as hockey pucks or balls. Aspects of the technology are directed to training devices that can be used on ice surfaces or synthetic ice surfaces to practice various skills. The training device can include a frame, anchors, and rebound panels mounted to a tubular frame. The anchors can secure the training device to the ice surface. Hockey pucks can be rebounded off the rebound member by a player.

Abstract: A sound absorbing rebounding device provides a way for a person to practice dribbling a basketball while minimizing sounds and vibrations emanating from the basketball and the device during such practice. The device has a frame, a rebounding surface that mimics or replaces the hard surface on which a user would normally dribble to cause a rebounding effect, and a base to separate or space the rebounding surface from the floor, so that sounds and vibrations during bouncing of the basketball are not transferred to the surface on which the device is resting. The frame shape allows the user to practice dribbling in all different directions around the user's body placed relative to the user's legs, such as a T, an H, or the number 8. The device may be collapsible via hinges placed within its frame that allow the device to be collapsed in varying degrees of compactness.

Abstract: A golf chipping and putting training device supports a bucket at an angle for a golfer to practice chipping golf balls. The device includes a base support assembly configured to adjustably support the bucket at a selected angle. The device has a frontal face with a lower opening that is designed to simulate a true 4¼ inch green cup hole. A target assembly presents a target in the bucket opening. Depending on the clip mount, the flag is either static mounted or may act as a signal flag that is operable in response to a golf ball striking the target.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a practice swing bat and, particularly, to a bat which is capable of, during golf swing practice, calculating and displaying swing speed, virtual driving distance of each club, etc., and transmitting the same to a terminal so as to enable management of the same. To this end, the bat of the present invention comprises a swing measurement module.

Abstract: Neuromotor feedback is provided to a person grasping an automated reality implement that is part of an automated reality system or grasping a video game implement that is part of a video game system. A feedback apparatus attaches to the implement such that the weight a the feedback apparatus is supported entirely by the implement. The feedback apparatus senses positions of the implement, receives one or more signaling inputs provided by the person or by the automated reality system or video game system, and applies one or more external forces to the implement.

Abstract: A wall mountable rack for storing balls, pucks, gloves, jerseys, sticks, bats, light gear and related accessories related to Lacrosse, Hockey, Baseball, Floorball, Field Hockey or any similar sport. The rack includes a wall mountable single piece body with vertically spaced, upper and lower shelf extending away from a connecting backing structure. The upper shelf comprises of concave pockets alternating with U-shaped indentations and having a lip like edge structure. The lower shelf has a similar structure which is a mirror image of the upper shelf.

Abstract: A space saving device. The space saving device includes a housing having a front side and a rear side. A plurality of display screens are disposed on the front side, each capable of displaying a number corresponding to a workout tracking function, such as a number of repetitions of an exercise. A plurality of controls disposed on the front side can be used to control the output of the displays. A fastener disposed on the rear side and an attached lanyard allow the device to be removably attached to an exercise machine or other object. A grip material is disposed about a perimeter of the housing for facilitating easy handling of the device. The space saving device is configured to be removably attached to an exercise machine in an exercise facility to inform other users of the facility that the machine is currently occupied.

Abstract: The diagnosed soft tissue or brain injury component of concussions is generally defined by the symptoms of the temporal lobe manifestations. However, there is an undiagnosed structural fractured component of concussions occurring within the jaw joint complex which is the focus of this invention. A precise imaging technique and the powerful 3D Cone beam scanning technology, together, have revealed fractures in temporal bones of the jaw joint space which supports the temporal lobe of the brain. These fractures are the results of the lower jaw impact forces that cause concussions and this mechanism account for a large percent of the concussions arising in sports and military operations. These fractures have never been considered, diagnosed, or treated in the management of concussions. Fracturing temporal bones in the jaw joint that supports the temporal lobe will certainly produce the symptoms of temporal lobe manifestations.

Abstract: The invention is to a protective pad for protection from impact and a protective garment using the same. The protective pad includes a foam part and a plate part. The foam part includes a plurality of channels, a plurality of cutout portions, and a plate accommodating section for receiving the plate part. The channels are formed in a first surface of the foam part and the plate accommodating section is formed in a second surface opposite to the first surface. The cutout portions of the foam part are through-holes formed in the foam part from the first surface to the second surface. The plate part is arranged on the plate accommodating section of the foam part, and the plate part includes a plurality of cutout portions that are substantially aligned with the cutout portions of the foam part.

Abstract: In an aspect, a tire for use with a single wheel, self-balancing vehicle is provided. The tire has a tire body with a tread configured for engagement with a ground surface. The tread has a lateral profile having a central region, a first lateral region tapering towards a first lateral side of the tire, and a second lateral region tapering towards a second lateral side of the tire. The lateral profile is substantially free of discontinuity. The tread has a non-directional tread groove arrangement that is asymmetrical about a central circumference line of the tire. The tire has a hardness selected to substantially prevent deformation of the first profile and the second profile during riding by a rider.

Abstract: An online casino game utilizes at least one deck of playing cards. Each player places an initial wager. A first and a second number of cards are dealt to a dealer and to each player, respectively. The first and the second numbers are greater than the number of cards to be used in determining a poker rank hand for the dealer and for each player, respectively. The dealer and each player discard at least one card to form a dealer hand and a player hand, respectively, having an equal number of cards. Each player hand is resolved against the dealer hand according to predetermined game rules. The initial wager must be at least matched with a game wager (play wager), which may be a multiple of the initial wager (e.g., 1× to 5×, at the option of the player), for the player to remain in the game after receiving his cards.

Abstract: An automatic counting device (10) for playing cards comprising a body (12) defined by a box-like element internally to which the playing cards to be scored pass through, a compartment or hopper (14) for accommodating the playing cards to be scored organized into a pack (22), a further compartment (16) for receiving and accumulating the scored cards, also organized into a further pack (22?), dragging and moving means for dragging and moving the cards from the compartment or hopper (14) to the further compartment (16), and means suitable for identifying the values of the cards in order to process their score, a user interface (18), and connection means (20), if any, for connecting to peripherals or storage systems; the device also being characterized in that it comprises a central unit (30) suitable for receiving the data detected by the means suitable for identifying the values of the cards and for processing them.

Abstract: A game system may comprise a board comprising a plurality of pegs extending from the board, wherein the pegs may be disposed in rows; at least one deflector configured to be coupled to at least two pegs aligned with one another; at least one ball configured to move on the board between and/or along the pegs and deflector(s) from a start end to a goal end of the board; at least one goal configured to be coupled to at least two pegs in a goal row of the rows of pegs, wherein the goal is configured to receive a ball; and a plurality of play selectors which determine a play for each player during a turn of a game. The goal of the game may be to get a ball into a goal by navigating across the board having the pegs and deflectors as obstacles to movement of the ball.

Abstract: A casino game utilizes at least one deck of playing cards. Each player places at least one wager to participate in the casino game. A first number of cards is dealt to a dealer. The first number of cards is greater than the number of cards to be used in determination of a poker rank hand for the dealer. A second number of cards is dealt to each player. The second number of cards is greater than the number of cards to be used in determination of a poker rank hand for each player. The dealer discards at least one card to form a resulting single dealer hand. Each player discards at least one card to form a resulting player's hand. The number of cards in the resulting player's hand is equal to the number of cards in the resulting dealer's hand. Each player hand is resolved against the dealer's hand according to predetermined game rules. The player's initial wager must at least be matched with a Game bet (or Play bet) to remain in the game after the player has received his cards.

Abstract: This invention is a novel word forming board game that uses a unique combination of features that enables and rewards large word formation. In addition, chance is used to make the outcome less predictable and more fun for players of all skill levels. The game apparatus includes a larger number of board spaces, a large number of letter tiles, and chance components (multiplier, bonus word, swap card and swap tiles chance types). The method of play uses a large number of letter tiles per player hand, and the ability to exchange letter tiles at the end of each turn. The basis of the word points is the word length which rewards large word formation. The multiplier chance types amplify the impact of forming large words on the player score, with multiplier values as high as 10 and as low as ?10, distributed so lesser skilled players can win more often.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing entertainment having a planar surface with a plurality of areas located in a center of the planar surface; a predetermined number of spaces located about a perimeter of the planar surface; a predetermined number of game cards configured to be placeable on the plurality of areas of the planar surface; a plurality of chips configured to be played on the planar surface; a plurality of player-pieces configured to be moved about the perimeter of the planar surface; a dice member used to determine an order of play among a plurality of players; and a mechanism for measuring an amount of time. The apparatus for providing entertainment is useful for providing entertainment when played.

Abstract: A lottery game system, product and method employs multiple connected crossword grids, where players can employ a set of player letters to form words within the crossword grids. In various embodiments of the present invention, a total number of potentially winnable prizes is provided, with a first subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the first crossword grid, a second subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the second crossword grid, and a third subset of the potentially winnable prizes associated with the first and second crossword grids together. In various embodiments, at least one game play element is not in either the first or second grids and is not player indicia.

Abstract: A lottery system, ticket product and method incorporate a lottery ticket product having encrypted planar displays, wherein results are revealed through malforming the ticket, such as by manipulating the ticket to decrypt information contained on the ticket.

Abstract: A multiple target electronic dart gaming machine includes multiple targets mounted on opposite sides of a game board of a target assembly that is housed in a cabinet of the gaming machine. A visual display video monitor provides players and observers with game scores and the like. The game board may be axially rotated between at least first and second positions so as to allow game play on the different targets which can be moved into and out of position to aid in gameplay such as deciding which player goes first. Additionally, the position of the game board may be detected through the use of a detector on or in the board.

Abstract: A game for children where the players roll a hook and loop receptive ball (such as a large tennis ball) at a plurality of hook and loop covered game pieces placed on a game board, so that the game pieces become attached to the ball. The game board can be in the form of a zoo, an ark, a house, etc. and the game pieces can be in the form of animals, numbers, letters, words, family members, etc. Players roll the ball to pick up the game pieces, and then place them in a collection area (such as a zoo cage for an animal). The first player to place all of their game pieces in their collection area is the winner. The game is a learning tool aimed at children ages 3-9 years old.

Abstract: An optical system and method is provided for a virtual reality head-mounted display. In one embodiment, the system comprises a housing for mounting on a users head and coupled with the display, the housing permitting viewing focus on the display and a sensor operatively coupled with said housing and configured to detect a first change in a position of said housing from a first position to a second position, and detect a second change in a position of said housing greater than said first change. The processor is coupled to the display and is configured to render a first animation for output on said display, pre-load a second animation upon the sensor detecting the first change in position, and render the second animation for output to the display based on the sensor detecting the second change in position.

Abstract: A method for transcribing life board games using video capturing and machine vision is disclosed. A new automatic system removes the need for a human being by using software running on a computing platform. This method allows for broadcasting the position of a live board game instead of live pictures of a board, thus significantly reducing the bandwidth requirement.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a computer game controller, comprising a base (1) placed on a fixed substrate, with a chassis (2) placed thereupon, of ergonomic shape adapted for resting the user's hand, with a number of function buttons (3) on the top surface, the function buttons (3) enabling programming their functions, the base (1) being connected with the chassis (2) by means of a sliding lever mechanism (4), situated substantially axially along the longitudinal axis of the base (1), providing tilting the chassis (2) relative to the base (1) in two opposite directions, and a sliding movement of the chassis (2) forward and rearward in relation to the base (1), and at least one front switch (5) and a corresponding front resistive element (6), at least one rear switch (5) and a corresponding rear resistive element (6), at least one left-side switch (5) and a corresponding left-side resistive element (6), and at least one right-side switch (5) and a corresponding right-side resistive element (6) so that duri

Abstract: In order to improve the user experience, the present invention discloses a system and a method for feeding signals output by a terminal back to different devices. A vibration feedback system comprises a signal input device connected with a terminal, a first controller arranged in the signal input device, a signal separator connected with the signal input device, a handle module connected with the signal separator, a second controller electrically connected with the handle module, and a vibrator arranged in the signal input device and electrically connected with the first controller, wherein after a signal is input to the terminal through the signal input device, a vibration signal sent out by the terminal is transmitted to the first controller and the second controller after passing through the signal separator, and the handle module and the vibrator are made to vibrate under the control of the first controller and the second controller.

Abstract: A video game system records video gameplay by a player interacting with an endpoint, such as a game controller. The recording includes recording a haptic track of haptic effects generated on the endpoint during the gameplay and recording a video track of video generated during the gameplay. The recording further includes encoding the haptic track with the video track.

Abstract: A player terminal displays a list including a plurality of candidate stamps and sends a stamp selected therefrom by a player to another player terminal. A stamp-metadata management unit of a server manages each of the plurality of candidate stamps in association with metadata indicating a certain situation in a game. A stamp-display-order determining unit controls the listing order for displaying the plurality of stamps on the player terminal on the basis of individual correlations between the plurality of metadata individually associated with the plurality of candidate stamps and situation data indicating a current situation in the game being executed. A metadata updating unit updates the content of the metadata for each of the plurality of candidate stamps on the basis of the result of selection of an item to send by the player.

Abstract: A method of and system for handling latency issues encountered in producing real-time entertainment such as games of skill synchronized with live or taped televised events is described herein. There are multiple situations that are dealt with regarding latencies in receiving a television signal with respect to real-time entertainment based on the unfolding games played along with the telecasts. Systemic delays, arbitrarily imposed delays of a broadcast signal and variances in the precise broadcast times of taped television programs have to be equalized so as to provide fair entertainment.

Abstract: [Object] To simplify a procedure of an action between users in a virtual space. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device including: a display control unit configured to display an image of a virtual space in which a first user acts; an action information generation unit configured to generate action information indicating an action from the first user to a second user in the virtual space; and a light modulation control unit configured to control modulation of light for displaying the image of the virtual space according to the action information.

Abstract: Provided is a game system including at least one processor configured to: receive a selection of at least one of a plurality of second objects each associated with one of a plurality of conditions for choosing a first object and one of a plurality of parameters that is used fox choosing the first object satisfying the one of the plurality of conditions; notify a user by displaying information on a possibility that the first object satisfying the plurality of conditions respectively associated with the plurality of second objects is chosen, by using the plurality of parameters respectively associated with the plurality of second objects, when a selection of the plurality of second objects is received; and choose the first object satisfying the plurality of conditions by using the plurality of parameters.

Abstract: Embodiments of systems presented herein may perform automatic granular difficulty adjustment. In some embodiments, the difficulty adjustment is undetectable by a user. Further, embodiments of systems disclosed herein can review historical user activity data with respect to one or more video games to generate a game retention prediction model that predicts an indication of an expected duration of game play. The game retention prediction model may be applied to a user's activity data to determine an indication of the user's expected duration of game play. Based on the determined expected duration of game play, the difficulty level of the video game may be automatically adjusted.

Abstract: A system enables registration of individual athletes who wish to compete in organized sports leagues or other competitions. Once registered, an athlete presents an identification card which is used by the system to ensure that the athlete is not currently suspended from competition before being permitted to compete in a particular event. The system enables athletes to safely compete in multiple sports or multiple competitions sanctioned by different organizations. The system is capable of maintaining both health-related and performance-related information for each athlete while providing appropriate confidentiality and secure access.

Abstract: A non-limiting example game system includes a plurality of terminal apparatuses operated by a plurality of players, and connect to a network. The computer system creates a virtual lobby that allows up to a predetermined number of players to participate therein, and sets a player who operates one of the terminal apparatuses as a player who is virtually present in the lobby in response to a request from that terminal apparatus. The game system also automatically selects one from a plurality of games including at least games requiring different numbers of participant players, according to the number of players who are present in the lobby and are not playing a game and are ready to play, and automatically selects participant players in the selected game from the players ready to play.

Abstract: A sensor acquisition and analytics platform for enhancing interaction with adult devices. More specifically, the integration of social networking and gamification (i.e., adding game-like features to the interactions between adult devices and the user(s)) frameworks towards enhancing user interactions and joint activities surrounding adult devices, services, and/or content is introduced. Additionally, analytics and learning intelligence (in the form of adaptive learning or behavioral pattern prediction) may be implemented (either as part of the framework or separately), which serves to discover appropriate connections, mappings, or associations between adult device characteristics/settings and measured sensor information (including user biometrics, forces, pressure, motion, etc.).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for creating an environment. More precisely, the present invention relates to a system for creating an environment that includes a server, at least one mobile element, a projection system that includes a plurality of projectors capable of projecting partial images which form an overall image, and a locating system that includes a plurality of sensors capable of detecting whether the mobile element is within its capture cone. The server determines, as a function of the information that it receives from the mobile element and from the locating system, information to be sent to the mobile element and to the projection system, so as to modify the environment perceived by a pilot of the mobile element and of potential spectators.

Abstract: In order to achieve the object, disclosed is a dart game apparatus for recording a moving picture of a part during a dart game. The dart game apparatus includes: a camera unit for recording the dart game; a touch unit for sensing that a dart game player is ready for throwing a dart; and a controller for controlling the camera unit, wherein the controller allows the camera unit to start recording at the time when the touch unit senses that the dart game player is ready for throwing the dart. An object of the present invention is to store or transmit only small-capacity data by recording only a part of a dart game or selecting and storing or transmitting only a part of an image of an entire dart game to reduce a burden in storing and transmitting data and remarkably reduce a time for verifying the data.

Abstract: The present invention is generally a protective case for a gaming controller, which is design with at least one casing configured to support a portion of a gaming display device. The case may therefore serve to protect a gaming controller when it is not in use, as well as a stand for a display device to be used in combination with the gaming controller during a gaming experience. In exemplary embodiments, the gaming controller case can be constructed with a first casing including a cavity configured to receive a gaming controller, and a second casing including a surface configured to support a gaming display that is separate from the gaming controller.

Abstract: A grille for a radio controlled vehicle includes: a plurality of horizontal bars, a plurality of vertical bars, connecting at intersections within a perimeter forming a grid pattern, configured to mount in the front of a radio controlled vehicles body, allowing air to pass through for cooling of the radio controlled vehicles components, such as the engine and electronics.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a building block set including at least two building components that can be built together to form at least one track. The building block set includes a base, fixing brackets, and a partition sheet. Each fixing bracket includes a pair of supporting sheets facing each other, a pivot shaft connected between the two supporting sheets, and two hook-shaped portions respectively extending from the supporting sheets along a direction away from the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A self-sealing balloon comprising a tubular balloon neck segment extending from an opening of a balloon gas retaining expansion cavity. A bead of moldable adhesive material is applied in a ring about an interior circumference of a neck portion of the balloon forming a dispensed adhesive roll. The dispensed adhesive roll is at least partially encapsulated within an adhesive staging segment. The adhesive staging segment can be encased within a rolled lip bead by any suitable process. The rolling process aids in forming the ring-shaped adhesive. In use, the balloon would be inflated. The lip bead would be unrolled, exposing the adhesive ring. The moldable adhesive would be compressed forming a seal, entrapping pressurized air within the balloon gas retaining expansion cavity. This provides a low cost, simple self-sealing solution for a balloon.

Abstract: A kit includes apron and a plurality of accessories. The apron may include at least four pockets and at least three accessory holders for receiving the plurality of accessories. The kit may be useful for providing an apron for keeping a child's clothes clean whilst using modeling dough, and for providing accessories for use with the modeling dough that are removably stored within the apron.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a transforming toy that moves toward an item disposed at an arbitrary position and has a portion of the body detached therefrom through contact with the item so as to transform from a first form into a second form.

Abstract: A chair cover playset, including a chair cover for use with a household chair having a lower portion having a seat and legs and an upper portion having a chair back. The chair cover has a lower portion having a front panel, a top panel, and side panels that extend over the lower portion of the chair. The chair cover has an upper panel and a coextensive rear panel. The upper panel extends upwardly from the top panel, over the chair back, and then the rear panel extends downwardly behind the chair back. A plurality of ties secure the chair cover onto the chair by securing the upper panel to the rear panel. The playset may also include a partial chair cover having a full height panel that extends behind the chair and a half height panel extends in front of the chair back to the top of the seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to detachable connections for pieces, mainly rigid ones, and can be used, in particular, for connecting elements of building constructions, for example, transparent domes, equipment frame bodies, furniture and toy elements etc.

Abstract: An inflatable flying disc includes an inflatable annular body having an air inlet to inflate and deflate the flying disc; a base membrane being attached to the inflatable annular body along a peripheral edge; a first membrane being attached to the base membrane along the perimeter of the first membrane. The base membrane and the first membrane is form a water-tight compartment.