Abstract: An information processing system includes an electronic apparatus including a detector that detects one or more pieces of data indicating an exercise type of a user, the electronic apparatus being attached to an in-use shoe used by the user, and an information processing device including an identification part that identifies the exercise type of the user based on the one or more pieces of data detected by the detector and an output part that outputs applicable shoe information about an applicable shoe corresponding to the type identified by the identification part.

Abstract: A method for controlling variation of workout parameters of a user on an exercise machine includes checking, by a data processing module of a remote electronic calculator operatively connected to the exercise machine that a trigger condition of a cycle of workout progression steps is met. If the trigger condition is met, the method includes acquiring the last workout progression step performed by the user, identifying a successive workout progression step, setting workout parameters associated with the workout progression step to be performed, the workout progression step having associated a variation of at least one workout parameter of the user for updating a previously set value of the at least one workout parameter, updating the previously set value according to the variation of the at least one workout parameter, and sending the workout parameters to a data processing unit of the exercise machine value.

Abstract: The present application relates to a mark ball special for a golf high-speed camera sensor. The mark ball includes a sphere. A mark portion is provided on a surface of the sphere, the mark portion includes a plurality of marks that are arranged along a circumferential direction of the sphere and shaped different from each other. A plurality of different marks are arranged on a golf mark ball such that a high-speed camera sensor can capture diversified images of the ball.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a golf ball having excellent spin performance on approach shots under a wet condition and excellent spin performance on approach shots under a condition that there is grass between the golf ball and the dub face.

Abstract: In an aspect, an apparatus is provided and includes an air-tight object having an outer layer, an inner layer, and a cover, and a light module. The opacity of the outer layer is greater than the opacity of the inner layer. The outer layer defines a first aperture and a second aperture. The inner layer and the cover define a first interior region. The inner layer defines a second interior region. The light module is encapsulated within the first interior region and is configured to send light through the inner layer, through the second interior region of the air-tight object, and through the second aperture of the outer layer, wherein the cover is disposed between the light module and the outer layer.

Abstract: A ball striking device, such as a golf club head, has a face with a striking surface configured for striking a ball and a channel extending across a portion of the sole. The channel may be recessed from adjacent surfaces of the sole and have a depth of recession from the adjacent surfaces of the sole. The channel may have a cross-sectional profile that is asymmetric with a front wall and a rear wall where the front wall is longer than the rear wall. The channel may also have a center thickness that is different than a thickness at the heel and toe sides.

Abstract: A golf club head comprises a sole, a recessed sole port in the sole; and a rotatably adjustable sole piece adapted to be at least partially received within the sole port and comprising a central body having a plurality of contact surfaces adapted to contact the sole port and being offset from each other along a central axis extending through the central body of the sole piece. The sole piece can be positioned at least partially within the sole port at five or more rotational and axial positions with respect to the central axis, wherein at each rotational position, at least one of said contact surfaces of the central body contacts the sole port to set the axial position of the sole piece. The sole port and/or the sole piece can be generally pentagonal in shape.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to golf bags having a lightweight and durable top frame can be made of a lightweight metal and can have different structures. The lightweight top frame assembly can have handle and leg sub-assemblies. Three-dimensional printing methods can be used to form structures in the top frame having various shapes and geometric patterns, for example, a lattice having a top frame (cuff) with club dividers. The walls of the top cuff can be made of a lightweight metal and can have a sidewall, open loop, closed loop, or other structure. The top cuff includes club dividers for storing and organizing clubs in different compartments. The club dividers can be made of a cord material.

Abstract: A net post system for padel tennis. The system comprises of a pair of post. Each post defines a lower ball launching aperture and a ball feeding aperture. A pair of ball chutes, each chute leads to the ball feeding aperture. A pair of controllers. Each controller connects to a power source. Each controller receives commands from a remote. A pair of housings. Each housing has a first servomotor that has a first wheel that spins counterclockwise, a second servomotor that has a second wheel that spins clockwise, wherein the first wheel and the second wheel are spatially separated so that a ball can be pushed into a space, and a third servomotor that controls a lever that is configured to push the ball within the space that leads to the ball launching aperture. And, a net that attaches to the pair of posts.

Abstract: A hockey puck is disclosed including an internal signal transmitter enabling instantaneous identification of its position as it moves around. The puck includes two molded subcomponents, which encapsulate the signal transmitter. The signal transmitter includes driver electronics and a number of signal transmitters which together generate and emit an electromagnetic signal. The electromagnetic signal is emitted by a plurality of diodes mounted in light pipes enclosed within cavities in the subcomponents that extend to outer surfaces of the hockey puck components. The puck includes two subcomponents that are attached via complimentary sets of concentrically arranged wedges.

Abstract: A hitting and pitching training device is provided. The hitting and pitching training device includes a base stand. A vertical shaft extends upward from the base stand. A first horizontal bar extends laterally outward from the vertical shaft. A second horizontal bar extends laterally outward from the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar is positioned at a greater vertical elevation than the second horizontal bar. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar can be vertically adjusted along the length of the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar are rotatable around the vertical shaft. The first horizontal bar and the second horizontal bar define a strike zone in between.

Abstract: A system for learning to float including an aquatic learning station deployable in a volume of water. The learning station can include a horizontal member having an upper and a lower surface, wherein the horizontal member is supported in the volume of water with the upper surface located within four inches of a surface of the volume of water. The system can include a tether assembly coupled to the aquatic learning station. The tether assembly can include a tether portion releasably coupled to and extending away from the aquatic learning station and a belt portion connected to the tether portion and wearable by a person learning to float.

Abstract: An electromagnetic resistance feedback bicycle training device includes a bicycle trainer frame, an electricity generator, and a resistance feedback system. The electricity generator and the resistance feedback system are mounted on the bicycle trainer frame. The resistance feedback system includes a transmission system connectable to an external electronic device, an electromagnetic resistance generation unit operable to induce an electromagnetic resistance force to a rotating object, a feedback circuit, and a control unit. The control unit detects, by means of an electromagnetic detection element of the feedback circuit, a strength of an electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit, and, in response to the strength of the electromagnetic field, adjusts a level of the electromagnetic resistance force generated by the electromagnetic resistance generation unit.

Abstract: A golf ball comprising an integrated circuit is disclosed herein. The integrated circuit comprises a gyroscope, a magnetometer, and a BLUETOOH low energy (BTLE) radio, and at least one battery. A body is composed of an epoxy material, and the body encompasses the integrated circuit. A wound core layer is disposed over the body.

Abstract: A golf system includes a plurality of striking areas, each striking areas being associated with a respective set of targets. The golf system includes at least one sensing device for sensing one or more parameters regarding the travel of a physical golf ball. A processor is configured to: access a database including golf hole data, the golf hole data defining relative positions of a tee-off location and a pin location for a virtual golf hole; based on the one or more parameters regarding the travel of the physical golf ball, update a virtual location of a virtual golf ball; generate signals to provide an indication of which of the plurality of striking areas or corresponding set of targets a next shot is to be struck from or to; and generate signals to provide an indication of which target in a set of targets represents a direction of the pin location.

Abstract: A system and method for providing network-enabled signaling devices for sporting events are disclosed. An example embodiment is configured for: detecting an event at a sporting activity by use of a signal generator with a data processor and a sensor subsystem, the event detection being triggered by a sensor of the sensor subsystem detecting a signal exceeding a pre-defined threshold; generating a signal message including information indicative of the event detection; establishing, by use of the data processor of the signal generator, a connection with a data network; sending the signal message to a message broker via the data network; and causing the message broker to forward the signal message to subscribed subscriber platforms.

Abstract: An golf tournament simulation method may include generating predicted hole scores for each hole of each round of a golf tournament. Historical shot data corresponding to a historical occurrence of one or more hole events may be utilized as weight to generate predicted outcomes of hole events for each hole. A score probability distribution may be assigned to the predicted outcomes to generate predicted hole scores. Simulations may be analyzed for predicted outcome probabilities such as win probability, cutline, or Top-10 finish probability. The simulations may be updated during actual play by replacing predicted scores with actual scores. Predicted outcome probabilities may be updated based on the updated simulations updated to include the actual scores.

Abstract: A method includes determining a customized action routine for a person to carry out in a virtual world, where the person is wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset. Objects associated with events from the routine are presented to the person in a virtual world via the VR headset; and aspects of the person's virtual interaction with the object in the virtual world are rendered on the VR headset. The person's virtual interactions with virtual objects is analyzed and used to determine, in real time, one or more next events for said routine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a rehabilitation action guidance assistive device comprising a display device, a sensing device and a rehabilitation evaluation system. The display device displays an image for a user to watch and imitate. The sensing device comprises a sensing element, a storage element, a processing element, a data transmission element and a power supply element. The sensing element is used for sensing action state values of the rehabilitation carrier or the user; the storage element is used for storing the action state values; the processing element is used for performing a signal calculation; the data transmission element transmits the action state values to the rehabilitation evaluation system through a wireless communication method; and the power supply element provides an electric power to the sensing device. The rehabilitation evaluation system indicates the difference in ratio between the user's action state values and reference action state values.

Abstract: A method includes capturing, using an Internet of Things (IoT) device, real-time video of a user performing an exercise associated with a first exercise class. Real-time video of the user is displayed, via a display, concurrently with video of an instructor, to provide a visual comparison of the user to the instructor. Image analysis of the real-time video of the user is performed to determine a performance of the user, and a representation thereof is displayed. Biometric data associated with the user is received at the IoT device from a wearable device at multiple points in time. Heart rates are identified based on the biometric data, and scores based on the heart rates are displayed via the display. A recommendation for a second exercise class different from the first exercise class is determined based on a profile of the user, and displayed via the display.

Abstract: A sport training method and system and a head-mounted VR device are disclosed. The method is performed by a head-mounted VR device. The head-mounted VR device is wirelessly connected to a hand-motion tracker and a foot-motion tracker.

Abstract: A smart mirror can show live or recorded streaming video of an instructor performing a workout in a package that is attractive and unobtrusive enough to hang in a living room. The smart mirror includes a mirror surface with a fully reflecting section and a partially reflecting section. A display behind the partially reflecting section shows the video when the smart mirror is on and is almost invisible when the smart mirror is off. The smart mirror also has a speaker, a microphone, and a camera to enable a user to view the video content and interact with the instructor. The smart mirror may connect to the user's smart phone, a peripheral device (e.g., a Bluetooth speaker) to augment user experience, a biometric sensor to provide biometric data to assess user performance, and/or a network router to connect the smart mirror to a content provider, an instructor, and/or other users.

Abstract: A truck having configured to couple with a deck. The truck including a base and a hanger. The hanger disposed within a hanger aperture of the base. The hanger rotatably coupled with the base by a pivot assembly. The rotation of the hanger with respect to the base controlled by a compression assembly.

Abstract: A braking mechanism of a wheeled device is provided, including: a main body, configured to be connected to the wheeled device including at least one wheel; an adjusting member, disposed on the main body and including a rod and a first abutting member adjustably positioned on the rod; a braking member, movably disposed on the main body; and an elastic member, abutted between the first abutting member and the braking member so that the braking member is biased by the force of the elastic member toward the at least one wheel to frictionally contact the at least one wheel.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a ski-snowboard device capable of skinning in an uphill ski mode and skiing in a downhill snowboard mode. The system may include two skis with inner and outer edges having substantially concave side cuts, and an insert that fits into the space between the inner edge side cuts of each of the two skis. The concave side cuts of the inner edges of the skis may have a groove formed in each, and a mating tongue on each side of the insert can fit into the grooves in a downhill snowboard mode. The tongue-and-groove connection may improve the torsional stiffness of the board, and the concave side cuts may allow a user to better grip when skiing and eliminate the step of switching the skis when used as sides of the snowboard.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to virtual reality simulation, and more specifically, in some implementations, to devices, systems, and methods for use in a virtual reality sports simulation. A system for virtual reality simulation may include an accessory (e.g., one or more of a bat, a glove, or a helmet) for interacting with a virtual reality environment. The accessory may provide the user with haptic feedback that emulates sensations that the user would experience when playing a live-action sport to provide the user with a more meaningful and realistic experience when playing a virtual reality game. Further, virtual reality simulations disclosed herein may include incorporating data from a live-action event (e.g., a live-action sporting event) into a virtual reality environment to provide a user with a realistic experience.

Abstract: A system for protecting cards may include, but is not limited to: a sleeve portion including: a first sleeve panel having a rectilinear perimeter; a second sleeve panel having a rectilinear perimeter; and a sleeve perimeter portion, wherein the sleeve perimeter portion is coupled to both the first sleeve panel and the second sleeve panel along at least a portion of at least three sides of the first sleeve panel and the second sleeve panel, respectively, and wherein the sleeve perimeter portion retains the first sleeve panel and the second sleeve panel in a spaced-apart configuration defining a sleeve slot between a fourth side of the first sleeve panel and the second sleeve panel, respectively; and a cap portion configured to be removably coupled to the sleeve portion so as to at least partially cover the sleeve slot.

Abstract: A game system that is a non-limiting example information processing system comprises a main body apparatus, and this main body apparatus is provided with a left controller and a right controller in a attachable and detachable manner. Each of the left controller and the right controller comprises a plurality of operation buttons and an analog stick. In a first operation mode, action of a player character is controlled according to an operation of a player. In a second operation mode, a sub-character appears, and action of the sub-character is automatically controlled except for a case where the sub-character attacks an enemy character according to depression of a ZL-button. In a third operation mode, movement of the player character and movement of the sub-character are respectively controlled according to an operation of the player.

Abstract: A control pad assembly for an input device includes a bracket with a support having a bearing surface, a button cap configured to pivot relative to the bracket, the button cap including a peripheral lip and a pivot member configured to abut against the bearing surface of the support, and a return mechanism configured to bias the button cap towards the bracket. The return mechanism includes a hub portion positioned at least partially between the button cap and the bracket, and at least a first spring having a fixed end connected to the hub portion and a free end that is configured to deflect relative to the fixed end, the free end being coupled to a first portion of the peripheral lip of the button cap.

Abstract: At a position including coordinates of an input start possible point on a first display, an image indicating the input start possible point is displayed, and at a position including coordinates of an input target point on a second display, an image indicating the input target point is displayed. Then, if a coordinate input to the first display includes an input to a position including the coordinates of the input start possible point, and a coordinate input to the second display includes an input to a position including the coordinates of the input target point, based on trajectories of coordinates of the coordinate inputs to the first display and the second display, a positional relationship between the first display and the second display is determined.

Abstract: A hand held controller for a games console comprising an outer case and at least one control located on the controller. The controller is shaped to be held in at least one hand of a user such that the at least one control is operable by the user. The at least one control extends through an aperture provided in the outer case, and wherein the controller comprises a removable buffer mounted within the aperture.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, devices, apparatuses, and methods of adjusting a resistance of user-input device, such as a joystick. In particular configurations, the device includes a joystick configured to rotate about a first axis and a second axis and a first resistance mechanism coupled to the joystick. The first resistance mechanism can include a rotary damper configured to selectively resist rotation of the joystick about the first axis and a processor in communication with the rotary damper and configured to adjust a resistance torque of the rotary damper. The rotary damper may provide resistance through manipulation of a magnetorheological (MR) fluid in the fluid damper.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems and methods for altering perception of virtual or game content in a virtual space based on one or more attribute levels. The perception of some virtual or game content may not be altered. Thus, the depiction of some content is altered while other content is not. A system may alter the depiction of game content based on attributes of an entity and/or based on which entity is to perceive the game content. The different depictions of game content may be provided to the same entity at different times and/or different perceptions of game content may be provided to different entities. Thus, a rich interface may be provided that differentially depicts game content based on attribute levels and/or the entity that is to perceive the game content.

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: A distributed multi-terminal and multi-network supporting system for an Android online game App includes an online game server, an Android online game App distributed video and remote control server, and an Android online game video and remote control mode client. The online game server is configured to store Android online game account information and game information of a user. The Android online game App distributed video and remote control server establishes network communication with the online game server, and the Android online game video and remote control mode client, respectively. The Android online game App distributed video and remote control server includes an enhanced ARM CPU version Android OS, an enhanced multi-instance ARM Linux Docker container, a host server, and an enhanced ARM CPU version Linux. A distributed multi-terminal and multi-network supporting method for an Android online game App based on the distributed multi-terminal and multi-network supporting system is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a game object control system and method, and a computer-readable storage medium. The game object control system comprises a server and an intelligent terminal. The intelligent terminal comprises: a state machine management module that receives group data; a queue management module that receives object data; a control module, wherein when the intelligent terminal does not receive the group data and object data within a preset period time domain, the control module generates a first movement instruction, a first action instruction, a second movement instruction, and a second action instruction based on the group data and the object data in a previous period; and a battle management module that controls the object group to move based on the first movement instruction and perform an attack action, and controls the game object to move based on the second movement instruction and perform an attack action.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a game device, etc., that improves the operability of an operation unit. The game device comprises: a storage unit that stores an image of a first object; a display unit that displays an image of at least the first object; first and second operation units for outputting operation information on the basis of a player action; a determination unit that determines whether or not the output operation information fulfills a prescribed condition; an identification unit that identifies, as an object operation unit, the operation unit that output operation information fulfilling the prescribed condition, out of the first and second operation units; and an object control unit that changes the first object displayed on the display unit, in accordance with the operation information from the object operation unit.

Abstract: A social game capable of informing a player of the attractiveness of a group fighting event is disclosed herein. A server device comprises: an information storage unit that stores information on the game; and a control unit that executes an arithmetic operation relating to the game and performs processing to display an image of the game at the terminal devices. The information storage unit stores, as a part of the information on the game, information on a fighting event, and the control unit performs processing to, in accordance with an instruction from a player, display the information on the fighting event at a terminal device operated by the player.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for utilizing augmented reality (AR) and gamification to help a user traverse an area that includes hazards. The method includes one or more computer processors receiving at an AR device utilized by a user, visual information corresponding to an area. The method further includes identifying one or more hazards within the area. The method further includes determining a path through the area that the user may traverse to avoid the one or more identified hazards. The method further includes generating a plurality of elements of AR content, where at least a first element of AR content indicates the path for the user to traverse. The method further includes displaying, via the AR device, the received visual information corresponding to the area to include the plurality of elements of AR content.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for interconnecting plugins of a content overlay engine that is executed with a video game. In an example system, a data manager that includes a plugin manager and an event reporting orchestrator is executed concurrently with the video game. The plugin manager identifies a set of plugins that includes at least a consumer plugin and a producer plugin coupled to the data manager. The plugin manager also identifies an event type that is to be reported to the consumer plugin. The event reporting orchestrator receives a notification of a first event from the producer plugin during execution of the video game, and determines if the first event is of the event type to be reported to the consumer plugin. If the first event is of the event type, information associated with the first event is reported to the consumer plugin.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for providing game using switching between a continuous and automatic battle and a manual battle. The method of providing game may include generating a continuous and automatic battle screen related to the progress of a continuous and automatic battle when a continuous and automatic battle function is activated, displaying the continuous and automatic battle screen, and changing the continuous and automatic battle screen into a manual battle screen in response to an input from a user, which is associated with the continuous and automatic battle screen.

Abstract: A set of levels of a game is displayed and a user selection of one of the levels detected. It is determined that the user is partaking in a fragment collection event, the fragment collection event defining a set of collection conditions, and that one of the collection conditions is satisfied. Fragments are assigned to the user, the fragments having no utility within a game environment, wherein only one collection condition can be satisfied per level selection. A fragment count is stored, where assigning the one or more fragments to the user comprises incrementing the fragment count associated with the user by a predefined amount associated with the satisfied collection condition. When the fragment count is equal to or greater than a threshold fragment count, the fragment count is decreased by an amount equal to the threshold fragment count and a utility object assigned to the user.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system of selective advertising includes a gaming server to receive a request to play a game of chance from a gaming device, transmit gaming data to the gaming device, the gaming data associated with the requested game of chance, and receive player data, the player data associated with the player's eye movement, gestures, or change in state. The server may also be configured to analyze the player data, determine a context associated with the player data; and initiate an action based on the determined context.

Abstract: A method and system to generate first participant data of a real participant, wherein the first participant data comprises at least one of a height, a weight, or performance data of the real participant. Second participant data of a virtual representation of a competitor is generated, the second participant data being based on historical performance data associated with one or more competitions involving the competitor. A comparison of the first participant data and the second participant data is generated. Based at least in part on a display of the comparison, a selection of the competitor from a set of competitors is identified. Based on the first participant data and the second participant data, a simulation of a competition involving the real participant and the virtual representation of the competition is generated and a winner of the simulation of the competition is identified.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining whether to enable color blind accessibility settings within the course of a user interactive narrative are described herein. Virtual color blindness indication objects containing colors that are visibly distinguishable within a single dichromatic visual spectrum can be utilized in objectives to determine a user's dichromatic visual deficiency type.

Abstract: An information processing program causes a computer to realize: an obtaining unit that obtains item possession information indicating whether or not a player possesses a first item, which can be obtained by executing predetermined processing in a game, first item information indicating the first item managed in association with the processing, and executable processing information indicating the processing that can be executed by the player; and an output-information generating unit (319) that generates output information for reporting that the first item can be obtained in a display screen displaying information concerning the first item not possessed by the player in the case where it is determined, on the basis of the item possession information, that the player does not possess the first item and it is determined, on the basis of the first item information and the executable processing information, that the player can execute processing by which the first item can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for changing a game parameter and a client for performing same. The client comprises: a processor for executing a game program; and a transceiver for communicating with a blockchain node of a blockchain network storing a first blockchain, wherein the processor may authenticate a user account and perform a first event of the game program accessed by the user account, the transceiver may transmit, to the blockchain node, a completion signal of the first event including information about the client when the first event is completed and receive, from the blockchain node, a request signal for generating a second event, the processor may generate the second event on the basis of the request signal for generating the second event, and the transceiver may transmit, to the blockchain node, information about the second event.

Abstract: The method and system electronically detects users engaged in common gameplay using hash values generated based on image processing of designated portions of gameplay image capture. Portions are based on the game, common display area visible to all players. For each player running the executable application, these hash values are generated on an intermittent basis and the hash values are sent via a network connection to one or more hash databases. The method and system compares hash values to determine matches. Based on this detection, the method and system determines additional user(s) engaged in the common gameplay.

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling distributions by an automated electronic networked central clearinghouse are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: receive an exchange request that indicates a first user offers a first digital asset for a reversible exchange on a fiat-currency-based online exchange platform; obtain asset-specific distribution rights for the first digital asset; receive exchange information regarding the reversible exchange with an exchanging user; monitor, during a waiting period, whether any actions taken by the exchanging user determine reversibility of the reversible exchange, or whether the waiting period for reversibility times out; based on a time-out or a determination regarding reversibility, either (i) transfer the ownership of the first digital asset to the first user, or (ii) clear the reversible exchange by non-temporarily transferring the ownership to the exchanging user, and by distributing benefits in accordance with the asset-specific distribution rights.

Abstract: A selection to use a customer-generated matchmaking algorithm is received, by a multi-tenant gaming service, from a first customer. Indications of a plurality of video game player matchmaking requests and corresponding player characteristic data are provided, by the multi-tenant gaming service, for processing by the customer-generated matchmaking algorithm. An indication of a first player match determined by the customer-generated matchmaking algorithm, based on the video game player matchmaking requests and the player characteristic data, is received, by the multi-tenant gaming service. The first player match may be between at least a first player and a second player. Execution of a first video game session to which the first player and the second player are connected is hosted, by the multi-tenant gaming service.