Abstract: Golf ball comprising layer(s) consisting of mixture of layer composition and trigonal bipyramidal coordination complex composition comprising trigonal bipyramidally coordinated metal cations. Example includes formula AM1?xM?xM?yO3+y; A comprising at least one of Mg, Sc, Y, Ti, Fe, Zn, Al, Ga, In, Sn, Gd, Td, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, or Lu; M comprising at least one of Mg, Sc, Y, Ti, Fe, Zn, Al, Ga, In, Sn, Gd, Td, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, or Yb; or a 1:1 mixture of MA and MB cations, wherein MA is at least one of Zn, Mg, or Cu; and MB is at least one of Ti or Sn; M? is at least one of Mn, Fe, Al, Ga, In; and M? is at least one of Mg, Zn, or Cu; and 0.8?x.>0.0; and y is an integer from 0 to 15. In one embodiment, A is Y, M is In, M? is Mn, y=0, and 1.0.>x.>0.0.

Abstract: In a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core and four successive layers encasing the core—an inner envelope layer, an outer envelope layer, an intermediate layer and a cover, the inner envelope, outer envelope and intermediate layer are each formed of different highly neutralized resin materials, and the cover thickness is larger than the respective thicknesses of the inner envelope layer, outer envelope layer and intermediate layer. Also, the value (A)?(B) obtained by subtracting the material hardness (B) of the softest layer among the inner envelope layer, outer envelope layer and intermediate layer from the material hardness (A) of the cover is a Shore D hardness of 13 or more. This golf ball holds down the spin rate on full shots with a driver by amateur golfers having modest head speeds, and also has a soft and good feel at impact.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tracking a sports ball assembly in real time during a sporting event are disclosed. A structure of the sports ball assembly is also disclosed. The sports ball assembly comprises at least one electronic circuit embedded or attached to a sports ball. The sports ball assembly is in network communication with a server processor via at least two receivers within a sports arena. The sports ball assembly generates and transmits UWB data packets comprising movement-related data for the sports ball assembly in real time at a predetermined rate. The at least two receivers receive the UWB data packets and transmit to the server processor with time stamps. The server processor is operable to determine a movement of the sports ball assembly based on the UWB data packets and the time stamps received from the at least two receivers.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf clubs head sets with varying characteristics are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also generally described herein.

Abstract: The present invention is direct to a set of golf clubs comprising long irons, mid-irons and short irons. The invention contemplates the use of titanium or steel for the main body portion and a tungsten weight member coupled to the toe and a tungsten heel weight member coupled in a hosel cavity.

Abstract: A golf club head has a body defining a ball striking face. The body further has a first leg extending away from the ball striking face and a second leg extending away from the ball striking face wherein a void is defined between the first leg and the second leg. The body further defines a cover that extends over the void. The golf club head may further have support structures and adjustable weight members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf club head that enables increasing the moment of inertia while also improving durability, and a manufacturing method for the same. The golf club head of the present invention includes a crown portion. The crown portion has a first region having a first thickness and multiple second regions having a second thickness that is smaller than the first thickness. The second regions are distributed in a radiating fashion so as to extend from an origin toward a peripheral portion of the crown portion excluding the face side, the origin being located within 15 mm of the center of gravity of the golf club head in the toe-heel direction and also being located in the vicinity of the face side in the face-back direction in a plan view.

Abstract: Golf club heads which may include an iron-type golf club head body and an adjustable member configured to be engaged with iron-type golf club head body. The adjustable member may include a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the adjustable member may form at least a portion of the sole of the iron-type golf club head and at least a portion of the rear of iron-type golf club head when the adjustable member is engaged with the iron-type golf club head body in a first orientation. Additionally, the second surface of the adjustable member may form at least a portion of the sole of the iron-type golf club head and at least a portion of the rear of iron-type golf club head when the adjustable member is engaged with the iron-type golf club head body in a second orientation, which is different from the first orientation.

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, includes a face having a ball striking surface, an inner surface opposite the ball striking surface, and a body connected to the face and extending rearward from the face. The head has a deformation limiting member located behind the face and having an end spaced a distance from the inner surface of the face. The face and the deformation limiting member are adapted such that an impact of the ball on the ball striking surface causes deformation of the face toward the deformation limiting member. When the deformation of the face is sufficient to cause the inner surface of the face to engage the deformation limiting member, the deformation limiting member exerts a force on the face to resist further deformation of the face.

Abstract: A sports training device which allows for easy interchanging of weighted inserts. The sports training device includes a body, a handle, a contact zone, a inner chamber, a capping mechanism, and a weighted insert. The weighted insert attaches to the capping mechanism which can be attached the body of the device. The weighted insert is enclosed by the body within the inner chamber. The contact zone of the device can be equipment such as a baseball bat, softball bat, tennis racket, hockey stick, cricket stick, or any equipment used to strike a ball.

Abstract: A system and method for weighting a golf club. The system is configured to adjust the overall club weight and the weight balance of a golf club. The system includes a weight assembly formed with a plurality of flexible cantilevered arms that interact with a weight member.

Abstract: A throwing game includes a panel assembly having a support frame and a first panel and a second panel supported by the support frame. The first panel has an aperture through a major surface. The first panel can be configured to be supported by the support frame in two positions, a first position wherein the first panel extends from the support frame forming a platform with a free end, and a second position wherein the first panel is parallel to the second panel. In addition or in the alternative, the second panel can be configured to be supported by the support frame in two positions, wherein in one position the second panel is adjacent the first panel and another position wherein the second panel is further from the first panel than when in said one position. The throwing game further includes a panel assembly support connected to the panel assembly to support at least one end of the panel assembly off a ground surface.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein describe systems and methods for a retrieval tool, which is configured to secure object in place within the retrieval tool responsive to the object engaging with the retrieval tool. The retrieval tool may be utilized to grasp, secure, hold, etc. objects in a plurality of different circumstances, such as disc golf, grasping an object at a hard to reach place, more easily holding an object, etc.

Abstract: A snowboard support apparatus, attached to the snowboard in such a way that it extends from the board and provides a physical support for the rider to lean against in order to aid in the process of learning to snowboard. The support apparatus provides support to the rider to allow them to develop skills in being able to ride a snowboard in an incremental and natural manner without constraining the riding experience.

Abstract: A punching bag system includes a punching bag that is suspended from a supporting structure. In this way the punching bag is positioned to be struck during striking training. A support is coupled to and extends upwardly from the punching bag and the support is coupled to the supporting structure. A plurality of ball units is provided and each of the ball units is removably coupled to the support. Each of the ball units abuts the punching bag thereby facilitating each of the ball units to be selectively struck during striking training.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a club face with at least one impact sensor, where the sensor has a passive piezoelectric element that is integrated into the club face, the passive piezoelectric element being able to generate a signal when an impact force is applied to the club face. The golf club head has an outer surface structure including an electrically conducting material, and a radio wave antenna system capable of transmitting data collected from electronics within the golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club holding device includes an elongated main body portion including a proximal end and a distal end; a first loop member; a golf club; and a second loop member. The first loop member is adapted to be releasably fit upon a handle portion of a golf club. The second loop member is adapted to be releasably fit upon a handle portion of a golf club in proximity to said first loop member. The golf club holding device is adapted to be releasably fit upon the handle portion of the golf club, wrapped around a hand of the person holding the golf club to thereby releasably secure the person's hand to the golf club during use. A combination of a golf club and a golf club holding device and also a golfing kit are disclosed.

Abstract: A green simulation apparatus having a configurable upper surface with a changeable contour is provided. The apparatus may include a covering forming the upper surface, a covering support assembly comprising a deck having an upper face on which at least a portion of the covering rests. The upper face of the deck may have a contour with a varying vertical height in a substantially horizontal direction across the upper face. The deck may be movable with respect to the covering to move the upper face in a substantially horizontal direction and vary a horizontal position of the contour with respect to the covering such that the contour of the upper surface of the covering is changed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an intelligent fitness system and a control method thereof. The intelligent fitness system includes a fitting device, a plurality of physical buttons arranged on a handle of the fitting device at positions corresponding to fingers of a user respectively, a controller electrically connected to the physical buttons, and a display device electrically connected to the controller. Each physical button is configured to collect an operation instruction from the user and transmit the operation instruction to the controller. The controller is configured to transmit the operation instruction to the display device. The display device is configured to display a corresponding image in accordance with the operation instruction.

Abstract: A mixed reality sport simulation and training system that can use, along with a user's existing standard sports equipment, a launch monitor to track the initial positional data, spin and acceleration of a sport object, and simulate the complete object path and location or use complete object tracking data and displays the actual object path and location. Mixed reality glasses allow the display of object tracking data over the real world view and/or an immersive display of a simulated world view, depending on the user's head or view position. Sport simulation graphical views can include various options, including simulated or panoramic photographic views of a sports field, court, etc., simulated graphics and data superimposed over a real world view, or simple object tracking data superimposed over a real world view at any location.

Abstract: The invented apparatus is useful in any sport that uses a racquet, a bat, a club, a stick, or anything similar. It helps to improve user awareness of his/her wrist angle relative to the handle axis by providing the user with touch feeling and visual indication. Without electronic sensors or any attachment to the user's body, the invention provides real-time feedback for self-correction.

Abstract: A process for the verification and validation testing of equipment and components for drilling, completion, production and general well construction (typically such as subsurface safety valves, wellhead trees, blowout preventers and wireline pressure control equipment) to determine the suitability of such equipment for use in oil and gas wells in high pressure high temperature environments. In particular, the process of the present invention comprises, among other steps, the steps of analyzing such components using an elastic-plastic finite element model with respect to certain preset load conditions and establishing stable model convergence, conducting a ratcheting assessment by running analysis on such model on all components that exhibit local plasticity, and examining all components to determine fatigue sensitive locations and subjecting such components to a fatigue analysis.

Abstract: According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip.

Abstract: A pair of first and second ski poles that can be connected to each other. The first ski pole has a first shaft with a first hand-grip at an upper end thereof and a first basket near the lower end thereof. The second ski pole has a second shaft with a second hand-grip at an upper end thereof and a second basket near the lower end thereof. The first and second ski poles can be interconnected by engagement of the first and second baskets to each other and engagement of the first and second hand-grips to each other. The first hand grip is mounted to the first shaft via a spring for limited axial movement relative thereto, and engagement of the first and second hand-grips is maintained by a biased force provided by the spring.

Abstract: A device for forming a random set of playing cards comprises a card in-feed area, a shuffling system, a card removal area, and a card reading system located within the device, the card reading system employing a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) sensor and a hardware component, the hardware component capable of converting signals from the CMOS sensor into vector sets and comparing the vector sets to known vectors to determine rank and suit.

Abstract: A moving ball-in-a-maze puzzle game includes at least two moving maze rings. Each maze ring includes a respective maze, the maze rings moving relative to one another over a platform, defining dynamic paths therebetween enabling maneuvering a ball on the platform from a start position to an end position through the mazes, while passing between the respective moving maze rings.

Abstract: System for achieving controlled movement of at least one first magnet. The movement is caused by a repulsive force from at least one second magnet. Before movement of the first magnet, the magnet and one of the at least one second magnets are aligned in such a way that a line E-E running through both centers C, D of the magnets, is not perpendicular to the magnetic axis A-A, B-B of any of the magnets. A method for controlled movement of at least one first magnet includes aligning the at least one first magnet and the at least one second magnet in such a way that a line E-E running through both centers C, D of the magnets, are not perpendicular to the magnetic axis A-A, B-B of the magnets. The magnets are aligned close to each other while they are retained, and the first magnet is released.

Abstract: An electronic device identifies a plurality of scene elements within a plurality of sample game scenes within a game and a plurality of sound effect units within a plurality of audio files existing in the game and generates a scene element library containing one or more of the plurality of sound effect units in association with each of a plurality of scene elements in accordance with a predefined matching strategy, the scene element library including a list of possible scene elements for constructing game scenes. After obtaining a scene element template for a respective scene in the game, the electronic device also selects one or more corresponding sound effect units for each of the one or more constituent scene elements in the scene element template for the respective scene. The electronic device further generates a composite sound effect for the respective scene using the selected sound effect units.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing device to detect the position of the RFID tag performing wireless communication with a high degree of accuracy and perform display according to the position of the RFID tag, the information processing device including: a first information acquiring unit configured to acquire identification information of an RFID tag on a basis of communication with the RFID tag according to near field wireless communication; and a second information acquiring unit configured to acquire position information of the RFID tag in a method different from a method used by the first information acquiring unit. The position information is transmitted to an external device.

Abstract: A display housing for a head mounted image display apparatus, said display housing being configured to be mounted to the head of a user with a pair of optical visual units adapted to present a virtual image to the user and a pair of earphones for providing sound to the user, each of the earphones attached to a respective side of the housing via a respective wire. The display housing comprises a linear wire retraction assembly situated thereacross, the wire retraction assembly configured to control the amount that a respective wire is pulled from the housing to allow each earphone to be selectably movable between a first, retracted state and a second, extended state.

Abstract: Apparatus and method related to projections and/or computing devices are described. Projections may be made from multiple computing devices to create a presentation. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes: an acquisition unit configured to acquire a plurality of pointer information on the basis of one or more sensor data; a determination unit configured to determine an input device corresponding to each pointer on the basis of features of the plurality of pointer information; and a generation unit configured to generate, in a case where a position of a pointer satisfies a predetermined condition, a predetermined tactile stimulation signal to be output to an input device corresponding to the pointer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method for streaming video from a server to a client are described. For example, a method according to one embodiment comprises: receiving at the server a request for video content from the client; in response to the request, determining the hardware/software configuration of the client; generating and/or selecting a temporary decoder based on the hardware/software configuration of the client; transmitting the temporary decoder to the client, the client installing the temporary decoder; encoding and streaming the requested video content from the server to the client, the video content being encoded based on the capabilities of the temporary decoder, the video content being decoded by the temporary decoder and rendered on the client; detecting that the client has ended the session with the server; and in response to detecting that the client has ended the session, temporarily disabling and/or removing the temporary decoder from the client.

Abstract: A virtual reality (VR) gaming platform has a head-mounted display (HMD), software executing on a processor, controlling display of a virtual environment in the HMD and providing functions for network connectivity via a digital port, a three-axis input device providing input to the processor, and dedicated control scripts executable on the processor to provide specific functions in moving an avatar and establishing camera position. The control scripts operate during game play to move the avatar from a first position to a second position in response to specific directional input from the player via the three-axis input device, the camera remains stationary while the avatar moves, and when the avatar stops moving, the camera position teleports to at or near the new avatar position.

Abstract: A control unit includes: a virtual space generating unit configured to generate the virtual space and display the virtual space on a display unit; a character control unit configured to control an action of the player character based on the operation of a operating unit by the user; a sound detecting unit configured to detect a sound generated place in a predetermined region determined based on a position of the player character in the virtual space; a map display unit configured to display a simplified map in the game screen image, the simplified map simply displaying the predetermined region of the virtual space; and a sound generated place display unit configured to display the sound generated place in the predetermined region at a corresponding position on the simplified map.

Abstract: A sensor coupled to an AR/VR headset detects an eye convergence distance. A processor adjusts a focus distance for a virtual camera that determines rendering of a three-dimensional (3D) object for a display device of the headset, based on at least one of the eye convergence distance or a directed focus of attention for the at least one of the VR content or the AR content.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes methods and systems directed towards the generation of various in-game reactions based on different types of interruptions that may occur in the real-world. The present invention is able to monitor and detect when the various interruptions in the real-world occur. Based on the type and assigned importance of the interruption, a corresponding in-game reaction can be provided to the user to inform the user of the interruption. Depending on the importance of the real-world interruption, instructions can also be generated for the user device associated with the game. These instructions can allow the user to step away from the game without causing an interruption with other players playing within the same game.

Abstract: A virtual world environment unit, and related methods, operable to simulate an actual live event in substantially real-time is disclosed. Also disclosed is an interactive media system configured to present a substantially real-time simulation of an actual live event involving a moveable object in an arena. Further disclosed is a method of providing and/or viewing a substantially real-time simulation of an actual live event involving a moveable object in an arena.

Abstract: Multiplayer video games involve multiple players playing using either a single computer system or multiple computer systems connected together. While a first player of the multiplayer game is playing the multiplayer game, the first player's actions are tracked and stored. When the first player quits or stops responding before the multiplayer game has completed, the first player is replaced by a computer-simulated version of the first player that selects its actions based on probabilities calculated from the tracked actions of the first player. The multiplayer game is thus able to continue without interruption or disruption, and the first player's playstyle is preserved.

Abstract: The subject disclosure relates to methods for making user activity recommendations. In some aspects, a process of the technology can include operations for receiving a free-to-play indication, the free-to-play indication specifying availability of a user associated with a media system, retrieving, via the network interface, peer information indicating an availability of one or more online peers of the user, and retrieving, via the network interface, activity information indicating one or more activities available to the user, and at least one of the online peers. In some aspects method can further include operations for providing an activity recommendation to the user based on the peer information and the activity information, wherein the activity recommendation includes a suggestion of at least one activity that can be conducted by the user with the media system. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A communication game system includes a plurality of game apparatuses which are able to wirelessly communicate with each other. Each of the game apparatus registers identifying information of an opponent obtained by a short-distance wireless communication or by user's manual input in a friend list. Thereafter, the game apparatus connects to the Internet, and inquires whether it is possible to communicate with an opponent in the friend list over the network. If it is possible to communicate, the game apparatus obtains an address of the opponent to make a network communication. Even if a user makes a short distance wireless communication with a friend to exchange and register the identifying information or registers the friend by hand and then is parted from the friend, the user can safely communicate with the friend across the network without being exposed to unknown players.

Abstract: Systems and methods for online gaming including virtual placeholder items that can be exchanged for virtual items of value based on a quantitative performance of the users relative to other users in events that take place in the online game.

Abstract: Tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for connecting an audience comprising artists of many different kinds with a wider audience of other users to engage in competitions, provide commentary, review communications, and perform other activities around works of art.

Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to a multi-prize mystery box that provides an award to users who activate the mystery boxes and benefits to members of affiliations associated with the activating users. Users of an association may be provided notifications informing the users that the activating user has provided them with a benefit, increasing recognition of the activating user in the game.

Abstract: A system and method for a fantasy game are provided. In particular, the system and method enables one or more users to draft fantasy players based on any qualifying real-life person, object, or thing onto a roster, create a lineup based on the roster, and use the lineup to compete against other users. The system and method may utilize a deep learning algorithm that may update in real time to award points. At the conclusion of a season, the present invention may provide for two rounds of playoffs, after which the present invention may declare an overall winner and a winner for a particular category.

Abstract: A system and method for providing virtual items to users of an online game operated in a virtual space. Multiple users may participate in affiliations or alliances of discrete groups of users in an online game and may access the online game through client computing platforms associated with the users. The affiliations may have affiliation game units associated with affiliations which provide a benefit to the members of the online game. Affiliation members may cumulatively obtain affiliation game units and/or upgrade affiliation game units by providing one or more virtual items. Upgrading affiliation game units may require the cooperation of multiple members of the affiliation.

Abstract: Examples of a gaming robot are described. The gaming robot may be controlled by a computing device such as a smartphone or tablet. The gaming robot may be used in solo or group gaming activities. In one case a gaming robot has one or more primary modules. These include a main module with a main processing module to control at least one locomotion module of the gaming robot in response to commands received from the computing device. Secondary modules may be attached to the primary modules via mechanical couplings and electrical interfaces. The main processing module is configured to obtain data identifying the secondary module from the secondary module via the electrical interface, and transmit the data to the computing device. The computing device alters the commands sent to the main processing module based on the data obtained from the secondary module such that control of at least one locomotion module is modified based on connection of the secondary module.

Abstract: A gaming device has a holding portion comprising a left side portion and a right side portion configured to detachably hold an electronic device that includes an input device located on a control surface of the electronic device and configured to receive user input. The gaming device includes a first input device configured to receive directional input, second through sixth input devices, a cross key configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of a left side portion, and an arrangement of four input buttons configured to receive user input and located on the first surface of the right side portion.

Abstract: An immersive device may include a floor having a floor reflective surface. A first sidewall, having a first wall reflective surface, may be coupled to the floor. A second sidewall, having a second wall reflective surface, may be coupled to the floor and coupled to the first sidewall. A third sidewall, having a third wall reflective surface, may be coupled to the floor opposite the first sidewall and coupled to the second sidewall. A fourth sidewall, having a fourth wall reflective surface, may be coupled to the floor opposite the second sidewall and coupled to both the first sidewall and third sidewall. A ceiling, having a ceiling reflective surface, may be coupled to the first, second, third, and fourth sidewalls, and the ceiling may be positioned opposite to the floor. The floor reflective surface, wall reflective surfaces, and ceiling reflective surface may form the perimeter of and bound an internal reflective chamber.

Abstract: As an embodiment of the present disclosure, a connection member of an assembly toy includes: a body formed as a solid figure similar to a rectangular parallelepiped, the body including a circular opening in a center of an upper surface and openings of oval shapes in a left side surface and a right side surface; a leg protruding out of the body through the openings of the oval shapes in the left and right side surfaces of the body; and foot models respectively connected to left and right end portions of the leg.