Abstract: The present invention discloses a fire extinguishing device to reduce or extinguish a fire in a specific area through a truck.

Abstract: The valve 100 comprises a housing 102 having a main inlet 104, a detection port 106 and an outlet 108. The inlet 104, detection port 106 and outlet 108 each provide a channel extending from an exterior of the valve into a hollow interior 110 defined in part by the housing 102. The inlet 104 is arranged, in use, to be connected to a source of pressurised extinguishant fluid. The inlet is arranged to be in fluid communication with the interior of a pressurised cylinder. The detection port 106 is arranged, in use, to be in fluid communication with a fire detection system. Specifically, the detection port is arranged to be in communication with a length of fusible fire detection tubing 12. The valve has two valve parts 124, 130 which are relatively movable between a first position, a second position and a third position.

Abstract: A sprinkler for a fire suppression system includes a body defining an inlet and an outlet fluidly coupled to one another, a frame assembly including a frame member coupled to the body and extending away from the outlet, a deflector coupled to the frame member and offset from the outlet, a seal assembly configured to sealingly engage the body to prevent flow through the outlet, and a trigger assembly. The trigger assembly includes a shape memory alloy element configured to deform from an unactuated configuration to an actuated configuration in response to reaching an activation temperature. In the unactuated configuration, the trigger assembly directly engages both the frame assembly and the seal assembly and holds the seal assembly in sealed engagement with the body. In the actuated configuration, the trigger assembly permits the seal assembly to disengage from the body.

Abstract: A sprinkler head includes a body having a nozzle to be connected to a water supply pipe, the nozzle being provided inside the body; a valve that closes the nozzle in normal times; a pair of frames extending from the body in a direction of water discharge from the nozzle; a main deflector provided at distal ends of the frames; a heat-sensitive disassembling unit provided between the valve and the main deflector; and an assist deflector extending substantially parallel to a virtual plane passing through a center axis of the nozzle and through the frames, the assist deflector being spaced apart from the virtual plane. The heat-sensitive disassembling unit includes a link formed of a plurality of thin plates joined to one another with a low-melting-point alloy, the heat-sensitive disassembling unit further including a bar and a lever that are engaged with the link.

Abstract: Fire extinguishing powder for extinguishing of A, B, C, D, F and K classes of fire is obtained in the fine grinding procedure by a “micronizer” to the structure of 50 micrones of zeolite, vermiculite, aluminum hydrate, sepiolite, calcite, talk and alumina, and then mixed in the covered mixer for 30 minutes until the homogenized powder is obtained, successful for extinguishing the A, B, C, D, F and K classes of fire and especially catastrophic fires, oil absorption and its derivates and revitalization of land degradation caused by fire, where the distribution of the powder in question to the place of fire, except the devices S-1, S-2, S-3, S-6, S-9, S-12, S-50 and S-100, is performed by the military and civil planes, with the notice that the powder in question, due to its natural components it is made of, is completely non-harmful for humans, animals, plans and treated area, and besides that, it has a great extinguishing power, with almost instantaneous flame elimination.

Abstract: A Magnetic Resistance Apparatus (MRA) for providing manageable resistance, the MRA comprising a series of magnets disposed adjacent from one another, a series of electromagnets slidably mounted in electromagnetic cooperation with the series of magnets and an actuator for sliding the series of electromagnets in respect with the series of magnets, wherein current in the electromagnets is managed in a non-constant fashion along the sliding of the series of electromagnets in respect with the series of magnets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gymnastics and therapy multifunctional installation by realizing rocking movements of the human body, wherein the installation comprises, configuration of liquid-containing spaces (1) by placing adjustable walls (2) with integrated support bars (3), a frame support base (4) in which a variable support frame is mounted, movable holders (52) mounted on the support frame and on the support bars (3) for mounting support components of the human body and cables (9), wherein on cables (9) a substrate base (10) is connected for the assembly of a substrate consisting various parts, where hand (16) and feet (15) parts of the substrate are used separately for exercises. A multifunctional device realizes the rocking movements by generating wave and currents through alternative components assembled into a chamber (24), transmitting movement in various system components and moving through arms (34) the frame support base (4) and support bars (3).

Abstract: An exercise apparatus includes at least one resilient member; a first weight connected to a first end portion of the at least one resilient member; a second weight connected to a second end portion of the at least one resilient member, and a holding member connected to a center portion of the at least one resilient member, the center portion being between the first and second end portions. Another exercise apparatus includes a holding member; a first resilient member having first and second end portions, the first end portion being connected to the holding member; a first weight connected to the first resilient member; a second resilient member having first and second end portions, the first end portion being connected to the holding member opposite the first end portion of the first resilient member; a second weight connected to the second resilient member.

Abstract: Devices, and methods for strength training are disclosed herein. A fitness device for strength training can include: a clamshell housing including a front portion and a back portion. The front portion and the back portion can mate together to define an internal volume. The clamshell housing includes first handle portions extending circumferentially around the front portion and second handle portions extending circumferentially around the back portion. The first and second handle portions mate together to define a plurality of handles. The fitness device includes a sealed container defining a fluid chamber. The sealed container can be fixedly received within the internal volume defined by the front portion and the back portion of the clamshell housing. The fluid chamber of the sealed container can contain: a gaseous component, a first fluid component, and a second fluid component.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for sports training, which comprises a frame pivotably connected to a lever actuated by a user's arms, the at least one lever being connected to two main coupling elements situated parallel to each other, such that when the elements move, they describe an identical path at the same time, transmitting the movement of the at least one lever to resistance means. The machine provides continuous resistance to the actuation of the lever by the user, and a moment of inertia that prevents stops and jerks at the end of the stroke of the lever. The machine is provided with means for supporting the user, such as a platform, solidly fixed to the frame such that while the user trains the upper body, he or she can also train the lower body, at will, by performing exercises on the platform.

Abstract: Shoulder exercising machines (machines) may include an upper member, a lower member, and a resistance member. The upper member and the lower member may be slidingly engaged with each other. The resistance member may provide resistance with respect to the upper member sliding against the lower member. The resistance member may be at least one elongate elastic member with two opposing terminal ends. The upper member may have at least one handle and an upper surface for supporting at least a portion of a forearm and/or a wrist of a user during exercises with the machine. The user may push or pull the handle and slide the upper member with respect to the lower member while experiencing resistance due to the resistance member.

Abstract: Appropriate housing equipment according to the physical ability of a trainee who has performed rehabilitation in order to restore or maintain the physical ability is easily presented. A housing equipment presentation apparatus includes a storage unit configured to store definition information defining housing equipment information according to a physical ability, an acquisition unit configured to externally acquire physical ability information of a trainee who has performed training in order to restore or maintain his/her physical ability, a conversion unit configured to convert the acquired physical ability information into the housing equipment information based on the definition information, and an output unit configured to output presentation information including the converted housing equipment information.

Abstract: The foldable portable treadmill (10) of the present invention includes left and right treadmill sections (12, 14), each having support rollers (20, 22) and an endless belt (24, 26) with bumps (36, 38) on the outer surface thereof. An electric motor (32) drives the belts. A hinge (40, 42) connects the side edges (16, 18) of the treadmill sections together so that they can be folded over each other for storage or transport. Wheels or rollers (84, 86) carried by at least one of the sections allow the treadmill (10) to be rolled across a floor when the sections are folded together. Telescoping handles (66, 68) are movable between an operative position where they extend upwardly from the treadmill sections when they are opened in order to be grasped by a person using the treadmill and an inoperative position where they can be used for transporting the treadmill when it is closed. When the treadmill sections are open for use, the spacing between them can be adjusted.

Abstract: With a device for a person to sit on for training purposes for executing a leg rotation movement similar to cycling, with a saddle and a bottom bracket bearing, it is provided that it comprises at least one mounting element for immobile mounting and that it has connecting sections similar to dropouts for connection to a roller trainer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, systems and methods for redistributing the normal weight distribution of a user in a standing position. One example is a postural platform for either the left or right foot having a bottom surface defining a reference plane, a top surface configured as a foot contact surface and a perimeter side wall between the bottom and top surfaces. The top surface of the postural platform is rotated about a first rotational axis parallel to the reference plane and rotated about a second rotational axis orthogonal to the reference plane. In another example, a system includes first and second postural platforms that are independent of one another. In other example, the device is a sandal, shoe, sneaker or any foot covering with a tops surface being at a complex angle to a bottom surface. The top surface is tiled downwardly either to the left or right and turned either counter-clockwise or clockwise based on whether it is a respective left or right postural platform.

Abstract: A therapy and physical training system, comprising one or more movement sensors each of which positioned on a corresponding body part of a user, a first computer on a processor of which an application is running and a head mounted housing which is configured with a display on which images generated by the first computer are visible to the user. The application is configured to receive inputs from each of the sensors or from a second computer in data communication with each of the sensors, the application also configured to generate, in response to a real-time disposition of each of the corresponding body parts during performance of an exercise related body movement, a virtual reality object viewable by the user, the object being indicative of an additional body movement to be made by the user in order to conform with a user-specific exercise program.

Abstract: An exercise device includes a foot support portion pivotably connected to a leg support portion and having a neutral position relative to a pivot axis. The support portion is configured to rotate about the neutral pivot axis in a first direction away from the neutral position and in a second direction away from the neutral position. The second direction is opposite the first direction. The exercise device also includes a resistance mechanism configured to exert a force on the foot support portion about the pivot axis opposite to the respective first and second directions of rotation of the foot support portion about the pivot axis.

Abstract: The ball handling and grip strength training gloves strength the fingers and forearms of a user by creating resistance against curling the fingers towards the palm when worn. The ball handling and grip strength training gloves assist players in catching balls, and strengthens the grip for players in any sport, while helping to prevent players from closing their hands before the ball is caught, thereby assisting in preventing fumbles. The gloves include resistance tension bands along the finger portions at the top of the gloves, thereby forcing the user to keep their hands open. This strengthens the muscles in the user's hands and forearms.

Abstract: A walking training apparatus according to related art has a problem that a state of walking training undergone outside a medical service provider cannot be acquired. An equipment data providing system according to the present disclosure includes a database configured to manage sensor data measured by a sensor of equipment from a wearer for walking training, adjustment information indicating an adjustment state of the equipment, and the equipment or the wearer in association with each other, and a transmission information management unit configured to transmit information managed in the database in response to an inquiry request from outside to an inquirer who makes the inquiry request.

Abstract: The learning system includes a data generation unit configured to generate learning data based on rehabilitation data and a learning unit configured to perform machine learning using the learning data. A sensor is provided to detect a plurality of motion amounts in a walking motion of a trainee, and it is evaluated that, when one of the motion amounts matches one of abnormal walking criteria, that the walking motion is an abnormal walking pattern that meets the matched abnormal walking criterion. The data generation unit generates each of the pieces of rehabilitation data before and after a change in the results of evaluation of the abnormal walking pattern as learning data. The learning unit sequentially inputs each of the pieces of rehabilitation data as one data set, thereby performing machine learning.

Abstract: The learning apparatus includes a data generation unit configured to generate learning data based on rehabilitation data and a learning unit configured to perform machine learning using the learning data. A sensor is provided to detect a plurality of motion amounts in a walking motion of a trainee, and it is evaluated that, when one of the motion amounts matches one of abnormal walking criteria, that the walking motion is an abnormal walking pattern that meets the matched abnormal walking criterion. The data generation unit generates each of the pieces of rehabilitation data before and after a change in the results of evaluation of the abnormal walking pattern as learning data. The learning unit sequentially inputs each of the pieces of rehabilitation data as one data set, thereby performing machine learning.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to methods, apparatus, and computer readable media configured to receive preference data indicative of a user's desired golf ball flight, capture and process time series data of the user while performing a golf swing to generate a time series array of positional values of aspects of the user and/or golf club, process the time series array using a machine learning model to determine data indicative of a predicted ball flight for the captured golf swing, generate data indicative of one or more modifications to the user's golf swing to achieve the desired ball flight instead of the predicted ball flight, generate data indicative of a recommended golf swing for the user to achieve the desired golf ball flight, and generate display data indicative of the recommended golf swing overlaid on second captured time series data of the user.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a method for monitoring a golf swing is provided that includes coupling a mobile telephone to a golf club and employing the mobile telephone coupled to the golf club to monitor acceleration of the mobile telephone as the mobile telephone swings while a user swings the golf club, collect acceleration information based on the monitored acceleration of the mobile telephone as the mobile telephone swings, analyze the collected acceleration information to determine one or more characteristics of the golf swing based on the collected acceleration information, and output information regarding the one or more characteristics of the golf swing on the display of the mobile telephone. Numerous other aspects are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying golf equipment. The system may include one or more performance tracking devices, such as an optical sensor system or a radar sensor system for tracking at least one of a golf club swing or a golf ball flight. The system also may include at least one processor and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the system to perform a set of operations. The operations include receiving current dynamic input for a golf shot from a golfer and current static input for the golfer. The operations also include executing a trained machine-learning model based on the received current dynamic input and current static input to generate predicted golf club properties and/or predicted golf ball properties for the golfer. The predicted golf club properties and/or predicted golf ball properties are displayed on a connected display.

Abstract: An intensity of fitness apparatus output can be customized for a user during a workout session. A user profile of the user may be accessed to determine a starting intensity value at which output is to be provided by the user's fitness apparatus. Based on this starting intensity value and on command data associated with a workout session, an intensity profile for the user may be determined (e.g., created), which is usable for controlling an intensity of the output of the fitness apparatus during the workout session. While media content featuring an instructor conducting the workout session is output on an output device, the user's device may send commands to the fitness apparatus to control the intensity of the output of the fitness apparatus in accordance with the starting intensity value and, subsequently, the intensity profile of the user.

Abstract: A production environment enables the creation of media content featuring an instructor conducting a workout session, as well as the creation of command data for controlling output from a fitness apparatus. An instructor conducts a workout session while using a recording device to generate media data. Meanwhile, a computing device executes a client application to generate command data for controlling aspects of output provided by a fitness apparatus. The media data and the command data generated by the instructor can be transmitted to user computing devices over a network for consumption by users. The media data and the command data may be transmitted as a live stream while the instructor is conducting the workout session, or to be accessed on-demand by users at a later time.

Abstract: A golf ball having a cover with a plurality of dimples on the surface thereof is provided with a coat of mutually differing properties on dimple areas of the surface and on land areas between the dimples. The dimple areas are formed with a coat having a low coefficient of friction, do not affect the spin performance when the ball is struck and are not prone to staining. The land areas are formed with a coat having a high coefficient of friction, enabling a lower spin rate to be achieved and thus increasing the distance traveled by the ball, particularly when struck with a middle iron, and also help impart a high spin rate and a good controllability on approach shots.

Abstract: In a golf ball having a core of at least one layer and a cover of one or more layer encasing the core, at least one layer of the cover is formed of a resin composition that includes (I) a polyurethane or a polyurea and (II) an aromatic vinyl elastomer which together satisfy certain specific conditions. The golf ball has an excellent controllability on approach shots and is also able to maintain a good scuff resistance.

Abstract: A matte colored golf ball which is free of luster and gloss has a good appearance in which injection marks that form during injection molding of a cover layer—be it an intermediate layer or an outermost layer—are difficult to see and scuffing on the cover surface is inconspicuous. The golf ball includes a core, an outermost layer, an intermediate layer therebetween, and a coat formed on the surface of the outermost layer. The intermediate layer is formed of a resin composition containing a thermoplastic resin and a colorant consisting of a fluorescent dye or a fluorescent pigment and has a specific visible light transmittance, the outermost layer is molded of a transparent or translucent resin composition that is free of fluorescent dye, and the coat is formed of a urethane-based coating composition containing delustering particles.

Abstract: A golf ball with a core comprising polybutadiene and graphene is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a single core comprising polybutadiene and graphene. Alternatively, the golf ball has a dual core with an inner core comprising polybutadiene and graphene. Alternatively, the golf ball has a dual core with an outer core comprising polybutadiene and graphene.

Abstract: A smart ball (100) comprising: an inner sphere portion (12) consisting of a cork like material and an outer sphere (19) that ensconces said inner sphere, said inner sphere further comprising: a cylindrical cavity (14), located substantially at the core of said ball, said cavity formed by drilling into said cork from an operative top side; a sensor assembly (16) placed in the centre of said cylindrical cavity along a reference plane defined by a locus of points wherein said points being collinear points running from a first end of said seam (18) to a second end of said seam, thereby ensuring that orthogonal measurements of said sensor assembly being aligned with orthogonal axes of said ball; and a charging port on said seam, said charging port connected to a battery placed in said cylindrical cavity and said battery connected to said sensor assembly.

Abstract: A non-spherical ball includes a plurality of shaped components secured together and forming a body of the non-spherical ball; a cylindrical exterior shape extending around a first axis of the body; a cube exterior shape extending around a second axis of the body; the cylindrical exterior shape and the cube shape intersect at a right angle; and the cube exterior shape minimizes roll of the non-spherical ball when thrown on the second axis; and the cylindrical exterior shape maximizes roll of the non-spherical ball when thrown on the first axis.

Abstract: A cavity back iron type golf club head includes a face portion, a back portion, and at least one reinforcing portion that extends from an upper edge portion of the back portion toward a toe-side portion of a top line.

Abstract: A ball striking device includes a ball striking plate having a front surface configured to strike a ball and a rear surface opposite the front surface. The ball striking plate has a desired-contact region and a perimeter. One or more spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface and may radiate away from the desired-contact region toward the perimeter. At least one of the spoke-like reinforcement ribs may be located in an upper-toe quadrant or in an upper-heel quadrant of the rear surface. One or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be located on the rear surface. The one or more encircling reinforcement ribs may be at least partially encircling the desired-contact region. A thickened portion of the ball striking plate may be positioned behind the desired-contact region of the ball striking plate. The ball striking device may be a golf club head.

Abstract: A golf club head includes a main body and a weight attached to and detached from the main body. The main body includes a face having a ball striking face, and a sole having a sole surface brought into contact with the ground when striking a ball. The sole has formed thereon a first guide track recessed with respect to the sole surface and having a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a plan view. The weight is fixed inside the first guide track. The first guide track includes an attachment/detachment region in which the weight is attached/detached, and a first fixing region and a second fixing region in which the weight is moved in the longitudinal direction and fixed. The first fixing region and the second fixing region are disposed to be contiguous to the attachment/detachment region in the longitudinal direction and sandwich the attachment/detachment region.

Abstract: A handle for sport equipment comprises a tubular body (7) which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and has an outer peripheral surface (8) adapted to be grasped by a user and shaped with a plurality of longitudinal faces (9) placed side by side in correspondence of edges (10) adapted to facilitate the positioning of the finger joints of the gripping hand by the user. The edges (10) are arranged along at least one pair of helical or spiral paths that develop around said longitudinal axis (L) with mutually opposite sign to subdivide each of said longitudinal faces (9) into a plurality of areas or flat surfaces (11) sized to accommodate a corresponding phalanx of the gripping hand of the user, each of said areas or flat surfaces (11) being perimetrically delimited by at least one pair of edges (10, 10?) of each of the helical or spiral paths.

Abstract: A flexible tubular implement grip with a first section formed of elastomeric material having a first set of properties and a second section having a second different set of properties. An annular interface member is disposed between and abutted and bonded to the first and second section on opposite sides of the interface member. The interface member is fitted on a core bar and inserted therewith in a mold. The materials of different properties are then disposed concurrently in the mold, either for compression molding or by injection and cured in a single molding operation. The interface member may have grooves on the inner or outer periphery to provide positive interlocking engagement of the elastomeric material with the interface member.

Abstract: A lightweight stackable cornhole airmail box is disclosed. In certain versions, the airmail box includes a playing surface having a periphery and a central hole; a base configured to support the airmail box on a ground surface; and a front, rear, and opposing sidewalls extending from the base and terminating at the periphery of the playing surface. The sidewalls are configured to support the playing surface at an angle relative to the ground surface and at least the front and rear sidewalls are angled inward towards the central hole from the base.

Abstract: It is designed to train athletes in rugby and/or American football, providing movement very close to the actual one and gives possibility to be mounted on scrum machine. Tackling machine comprises supporting frame structure (1) with shape of a parallelepiped and detachable connecting devices interconnect its elements. It is placed on ground (2). The longitudinal guide (6) has forked end and is mounted to the structure (1) through the forward end (61). The forked end (62) of the longitudinal guide goes outside the structure (1). At least one metal rod (8) whose upper end (81) protrudes above the parallelepiped, and carry at least one tensioner (9), connected to the forked end (62). The drive unit (10) is mounted to the fork-shaped longitudinal guide and has a working area arranged outside the structure (1). The tackling dummy (11) is attached to the carrier (12) by a detachable connecting device (13).

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a sports training aid that may be useful in performing training exercises for improving, modifying or maintaining the swing, stroke or strike of an athlete or sportsperson, for sports such as tennis, table tennis, badminton, baseball, hockey, and fencing or other martial arts, and in particular golf, involving a club, bat, racquet or the like. The sports training aid includes a handle member and a spacing member that are configured to define a desired hand position relative to the torso of the athlete or sportsperson, and to maintain a desired relationship between the torso and hand position during the training exercise. The sports training aid may be adjustable to set the hand position relative to the torso differently for different exercises. The sports training aid may be modular and provide different training members attachable to the handle member, to facilitate practising different sporting actions, or different parts or variations of the same sporting action.

Abstract: There is disclosed herein a sports training aid that may be useful in performing training exercises for improving, modifying or maintaining the swing, stroke or strike of an athlete or sportsperson, for sports such as tennis, table tennis, badminton, baseball, hockey, and fencing or other martial arts, and in particular golf, involving a club, bat, racquet or the like. The sports training aid includes a handle member and a spacing member that are configured to define a desired hand position relative to the torso of the athlete or sportsperson, and to maintain a desired relationship between the torso and hand position during the training exercise. The sports training aid may be adjustable to set the hand position relative to the torso differently for different exercises. The sports training aid may be modular and provide different training members attachable to the handle member, to facilitate practising different sporting actions, or different parts or variations of the same sporting action.

Abstract: Sensors in a golf teeing booth are used to: detect that a ball has be driven and estimate a predicted ball landing point on a golf practice range. A mobile unmanned golf ball retrieval vehicle, sometimes referred to as a gofer, determines a precise ball location on the field and reports the results to a control system. The control system updates the golfer's score based on the determined precise ball location.

Abstract: Fitness apparatus output can be synchronized with media content that features an instructor conducting a workout session. An instructor conducts a workout session while using a recording device to generate media data, and while a computing device executes a client application to generate command data for controlling aspects of output provided by a fitness apparatus. The media data and the command data generated by the instructor can be transmitted to user computing devices over a network. Users may consume the media data on-demand, or as a live stream while the instructor is conducting the workout session. Operations specified in the command data are driven by the timestamps in the media data to synchronize the output provided by a user's fitness apparatus with the visible cues and/or audible cues of the instructor in the media content. The intensity level of the fitness apparatus output may also be customized to the user.

Abstract: A weight training glove apparatus for improved grip securing weights includes a glove body having a dorsal side, a ventral side, a wrist portion, a palm portion, a thumb portion, and a plurality of finger portions. The wrist portion has a principal aperture extending through to a glove inside. Each of the plurality of finger portions has a fingertip aperture configured to expose a user's fingertip and the thumb portion has a thumb tip aperture configured to expose a user's thumb tip. A strap is coupled to the wrist portion and comprises a first mating member and a second mating member to selectively cinch the principal aperture and secure the wrist portion on the user's wrist. A grip panel is coupled to the ventral side of the wrist portion and extends towards the fingertip apertures. The grip panel is substantially flexible to be wrapped around a weight bar.

Abstract: The present invention has a palmar portion with only one large recess of substantial sixe to enable skin contact with the skin exposed by the one opening. The one large opening is positioned along the glove palmar portion and does not expose any of the wearer's five metacarpophalangeal joints as well as the thumb metacarpal when the glove is worn.

Abstract: A training glove, and methods of using the same are provided. The training glove includes a glove portion, wherein the glove portion includes a first protective portion disposed to cover at least a portion of the posterior of a user's hand when worn by the user. The training glove further includes a blocker portion, wherein the blocker portion is secured to the glove portion and includes a second protective portion disposed to cover a portion of a user's anterior forearm when worn by the user. The training glove further includes a retention system.

Abstract: A bowling enhancement system is for a bowling lane, and may include a mobile device, an image sensor arranged over the bowling lane and configured to generate image data of the bowling lane, projectors arranged over the bowling lane and configured to generate a set of projected images onto the bowling lane, and a server. The server may be configured to cause a given projector to project a pairing token onto the bowling lane, when receiving the pairing token from the mobile device, establish a communication link with the mobile device to receive a given game characteristic from the mobile wireless communications device, determine a tracking path of a bowling ball traveling on the bowling lane based upon the image data, and selectively change the set of projected images based upon the tracking path of the bowling ball and the given game characteristic.

Abstract: A board game in which game action is initiated by the use of easy-to-hit buttons, switches or joysticks incorporated into the game, which stimulate board interaction and motion. The board game “pieces” need not be directly manipulated and cannot move about the board unintentionally. Rather, the pieces are lights or illuminated icons which are fixed to the playing surface, and which are controlled to advance in a pattern.

Abstract: The present invention in one form provides apparatus for conducting a wagering process including a number of playing dice, a playfield adapted for use of the dice, the playfield including a wagering layout having indicia representing a number of different final game results, and retaining means for retaining selected dice according to the outcome of a first cast of the dice matching one or more first criteria and, for any remaining dice after the first cast, retaining further selected dice according to the outcome of the first cast of the dice together with the outcome of one or more successive casts of the remaining dice matching one or more successive criteria, respectively.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a personal interaction game platform and may include, in a human-controlling gaming platform comprising a first communication device and a second communication device, each comprising a user input mechanism and a display: receiving commands in the first device via its user input mechanism; communicating the received commands to the second device; relaying the communicated commands to a user of the second device; sensing data regarding actions taken by the user of the second device in response to the relayed commands; and communicating the sensed data to the first device. The commands may be relayed to the user of the second device via an audio output. The commands may be relayed to the user of the second device via the display. One or more tactile sensors may be operatively coupled to the second device for sensing the data regarding actions of the receiver.