Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes one or more launch wheels configured to impart motion to one or more balls, a frame to which the one or more launch wheels couple, wherein a staging area is formed within the frame adjacent the one or more launch wheels, a ball-sensor, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels. The control circuit includes a processor, and non-transitory, computer-readable medium having logic stored thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause performance of operations including: receiving ball-sensor data from the ball-sensor, and determining whether a ball is present within the staging area based on the ball-sensor data. In some instances, the ball-sensor is an optical sensor configured to project a light signal into the staging area and detect a reflected light signal when the ball is present within the staging area.

Abstract: A ball-throwing machine is disclosed that includes one or more launch wheels configured to impart motion to one or more balls, a wheel motor coupled to each of the one or more launch wheels, a first encoder coupled to a first wheel motor coupled to a first launch wheel, a frame attached to the one or more launch wheels, and a control circuit configured to control the one or more launch wheels. In some instances, the control circuit includes a processor, and non-transitory, computer-readable medium having logic stored thereon, wherein the logic, upon execution by the processor, is configured to cause performance of operations including: receiving wheel motor data from the first encoder, wherein the wheel motor data includes a log of revolutions per minute of the first wheel motor, and detect whether a first ball was launched based on a variation in the wheel motor data.

Abstract: A gate assembly device, which may include an pole with an arm and base coupled to the pole. The arm may be coupled to a sensor, and the sensor may measure whether movement was detected between the sensor and a ground surface. The sensor may also detect whether contact was made with the arm. The arm may be coupled to the pole with a coupling device, and the coupling device may be coupled to the pole at more than one height. The pole may be coupled to more than one arm, and the one or more arms may move between a stowed and deployed position.

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: A let detection system includes a sensor including an accelerometer attached to a tennis net. The sensor is in wireless communication with an umpire device able to send a message to the sensor, wherein the message causes the sensor to calibrate and begin monitoring for a let. The sensor determines a three-dimensional (3D) vector representing the gravity acting on the sensor as a baseline. When the sensor detects vertical acceleration of the net relative to the baseline and the vertical motion is above a preset threshold, the sensor automatically transmits a let notification message to the umpire device.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically identifying a golf swing without any active participation on the part of the golfer is disclosed. The application program stored on and operating from an electronic device system uses data from a gyroscope and accelerometer to identify the golf swing. The system also automatically keeps statistics about the golfer's round of golf based on the GPS location of the identified swings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for facilitating officials during a sporting event. According to one embodiment, a device is disclosed including a processor, a memory electrically coupled with the processor, a microphone interface electrically coupled with the processor, a user interface electrically coupled with the processor, a haptic feedback device electrically coupled with the processor; and a wireless transceiver electrically coupled with the processor.

Abstract: A scorecard with a hole for a writing instrument for use in the game of golf is described herein. The scorecard may have a first fold along a midline of the scorecard along with a second fold at a top edge of the first fold. This second fold may be created by folding down the top edge of the first fold to make a v-shape. The scorecard may further have a hole in the middle of the v-shape fold. This hole may be used to secure a writing instrument so that it may remain inside the folded scorecard during golf play, allowing for better handling and less interference with a golfer's game during a round of golf.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to a wearable, reliable, multi-sport scorekeeping device, including: a strap assembly; a housing, attached to the strap assembly; a ferromagnetic plate, disposed at least in part within the housing; and one or more magnets. In some embodiments, the invention may include an adjustable strap assembly; a band, having an opening therein through which at least a portion of the strap assembly is inserted; a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion attached to the band; a ferromagnetic plate, disposed at least in part within the housing; a support substrate, disposed at least in part within the housing between the ferromagnetic plate and the band; printed sheet disposed between the ferromagnetic plate and the top portion of the housing, wherein the printed sheet has indicia thereon, indicating points, scores, or other information; and one or more magnets.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a system which includes a vertical support, a elevation coupler attachable to the vertical support, and a first outer horizontal member couplable to the elevation coupler to extend from the elevation coupler at an angle substantially perpendicular to the vertical support. The system includes a first inner horizontal member couplable to the first outer horizontal member. The system includes a second outer horizontal member couplable to the elevation coupler and a second inner horizontal member couplable to the second outer horizontal member to form a grid in an elevated position to provide an arrangement suitable for a game. The vertical support is adjustable in length to adjust a height of the grid.

Abstract: A system for protecting cards may include, but is not limited to: a sleeve portion including: a first sleeve panel; a second sleeve panel, and a sleeve perimeter portion, wherein the sleeve perimeter portion retains the first sleeve panel and the second sleeve panel in a spaced-apart configuration defining a sleeve slot; and a cap portion configured to be removably coupled to the card sleeve so as to at least partially cover the sleeve slot.

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

Abstract: A method of reducing an effect of known computer based skills in a backgammon game includes the steps of arranging the playing pieces from farthest from home to closest to home in stacks of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 playing pieces, respectively, for each of a first player and a second player, and using at least two dice for each roll such that each of the first player and the second player is enabled to make at least two moves after each roll of the dice.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cup for games, particularly a dice cup. This comprises a base and a circumferential side wall. The cup is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). At its upper, inner rim edge, the cup has an inwardly facing lip that is formed integrally with the cup. In addition, the invention relates to a lid for this cup and to a system comprising a plurality of stackable cups, in particular dice cups.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for implementing dynamic movement control on a virtualized physical controller, comprising receiving, on a touch-screen display, an indication of a first touch input received from a user at a first location, determining, based at least in part on a distance between the first location and a second location associated with an origin point for an input mechanism being less than a threshold distance value, that a persistent directional input has been initiated, maintaining the persistent directional input as long as touch input is continuously detected, and while the persistent directional input is maintained: monitoring a touch input vector associated with the persistent directional input, upon detecting an angular change in the touch input vector that is greater than a threshold change value, determining that a reversal input has been provided, and causing the avatar to perform a reversal action corresponding to the reversal input.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for implementing a virtualized physical controller. The techniques may comprise receiving, from a user via a touch-screen display, a first touch input associated with a charging operation, initiating, in response to receiving the first touch input, a first action associated with the charging operation, monitoring, prior to an execution of the first action, for a second touch input, the second touch input corresponding to an interrupt action, upon detecting the second touch input prior to the execution of the first action, executing the interrupt action, and upon failing to detect the second touch input by completion of the charging operation, executing the first action.

Abstract: Attaching a mobile game controller to a computing device brings to life an entirely new gaming player device and gaming environment. A combination of a user input device, platform operating service, cloud service, screen, and mobile operating system allows the system to take advantage of a plethora of synergies and offers entirely new experiences. The embodiments described herein can provide a sophisticated and highly-extensible gaming experience that is vastly more than the sum of the parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mobile handheld gaming controller for active outdoor games having a handle-like 3-dimensional shape suitable for gripping by a human hand, said gaming controller being connectable to at least one mobile communication device, where the gaming controller includes a housing enclosing electronic circuitry including (i) a circuit board, (ii) a power supply optionally mounted on the circuit board, (iii) a motion sensor optionally mounted on the circuit board, (iv) a data processing unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, (v) a data storage unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, (vi) a wireless communication unit optionally mounted on the circuit board, and (vi) a haptic signal generator, characterized in that and the gaming controller further includes a display unit having a visible area of less than 1000 mm2 and connects wirelessly with the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A support frame assembly and parts and methods of use thereof for a racing simulator cockpit are provided. In one form, the support frame assembly includes: a base frame; a pair of opposed seat brackets extending from opposed sides of the base frame for adjustably mounting a seat in at least two configurations corresponding to a formula one racing configuration and a grand touring racing configuration; at least one pedal set support bracket extending upwards from one opposed side of the base frame at or near a forward end for supporting a pedal set adapted to be pivotable relative to the base frame between the at least two configurations; and a steering wheel assembly support frame extending upwardly from the base frame at a location between the seat brackets and the at least one pedal set support bracket for supporting at least a steering wheel assembly.

Abstract: A controller can be used with a computing device to select and/or interact with content using user input devices on the controller. The content can be locally-stored on the computing device and/or streamed from a remote device. In one embodiment, a contextually-aware platform service switcher is provided. In another embodiment, a system and method for automatic content capability detection are provided. In yet another embodiment, a system and method for rich content browsing multitasking on device operating systems with multitasking limitations are provided. These embodiments can be used alone or in combination. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure provide a game suite. The game suite includes a game bay including one or more walls, a ceiling, and a floor that at least partially enclose a gaming area; a plurality of user input interfaces configured to detect input from one or more users within the game bay; a projection mapping system configured to provide visual game content to a plurality of the one or more walls, the ceiling, or the floor; and a gaming entertainment system configured to execute a game within the game suite including: obtaining input from the plurality of user interfaces; and providing the visual game content to the projection mapping system responsive to the detected input from the plurality of user interfaces.

Abstract: A system provides tactile navigation guidance in a video game environment. The system includes: a detection unit configured to detect at least part of surroundings of a player in the game environment and a guidance unit configured to adjust a tension level of at least one variable tension input on a controller. The adjustment is made in dependence on the result of detection by the detection unit so as to indicate to a user at least a subset of the detected surroundings through the controller.

Abstract: Game consoles utilize streamed content over a data network, such as multiplayer scenarios where disparately located players may interact with one another. Streamed interactions may be competing with other computing devices and associated software applications running in parallel. Such a competition for available bandwidth within may result in data congestion, which may in turn cause perceivable delays and/or jitter. However, some types of data are more susceptible to perceivable delays and/or jitter than other types of data. The presently disclosed technology distinguishes between types of streamed data content and tags the streamed data content according to a QoS metric. QoS packet tagging indicates a priority to handling the data within nodes and links of a data network. Further, the presently disclosed technology permits user configurable tagging settings that allow the user to customize tagging specific to their network environment.

Abstract: Described herein are techniques for implementing a virtualized physical controller. The techniques may comprise displaying, on a touchscreen display, an origin object and a set of potential target objects, receiving, from a user via the touchscreen display, a touch input associated with an action to be performed with respect to the origin object, determining, based on the action, a target object of the set of potential target objects on which the action is to be performed, changing a facing of the origin object to be directed toward the target object, and causing the action to be performed by the origin object on the target object.

Abstract: An object is to provide a new program with a higher level of satisfaction while increasing a player's freedom for provided content. An example content providing program determines whether or not information received from a user is similar to a predetermined character string corresponding to progress information and progresses the content in a case where it is determined that the information is similar to the predetermined character string.

Abstract: When another information processing apparatus issues a request for participation of another player in multi-person play based on communication, a processor of a game device allows a state that another player has not participated in multi-person play to continue while a game program is being executed and it allows participation of another player in multi-person play when transition to a scene where execution of the game program with an emulator is started is made. The processor of the game device proceeds with multi-person play of the game program with the emulator based on communication between information processing apparatuses of players who participate in multi-person play, and temporarily suspends a game when an instruction to quit the game is given during multi-person play or when a request to quit the game is given from another player based on communication during multi-person play.

Abstract: A data processing apparatus includes: receiving circuitry to receive game state information and associated user data for a plurality of previous interactive sessions of an interactive gaming application, the plurality of previous interactive sessions associated with a plurality of users, wherein for each previous interactive session, the user data is indicative of one or more properties for a given user during the previous interactive session and the game state information is indicative of one or more in-game properties during the previous interactive session; analysis circuitry to: generate user emotion data indicative of one or more user emotion categories in dependence upon the user data for the plurality of previous interactive sessions; detect a correspondence between a set of one or more in-game properties and a given user emotion category for at least a threshold number of interactive sessions; and generate a notification element comprising notification data indicative of the set of one or more in-game

Abstract: Important information with respect to image generation such as computer game video generation can be lost once the full image is composed. To avoid this, a customized capture script is created for a computer game to specify what to capture, for future use, in the middle of rendering a game video frame, such as frame buffer, depth buffer, stencil buffers, etc. The script also specifies when during frame rendering the data is to be recorded. By capturing data mid-frame, object boundaries on the screen and relative distances between objects can be inferred. This information can be used in 2D-to-3D conversion, object coloring for increased contrast, object highlighting, etc.

Abstract: In a display method, a first picture of a first game mode is displayed in a first display area of a video game interface. A request to play a first video of the first game mode is received via the video game interface. The first video is played in the first display area in response to the request to play the first video, the first video including instructional pictures of the first game mode.

Abstract: A virtual-environment-based object construction method is disclosed for a computer device. The method includes displaying an environment interface corresponding to a virtual environment, receiving a three-dimensional (3D) model input operation, the 3D model input operation being used for inputting a target 3D model of a target object, receiving a position input operation, the position input operation being used for determining a display position of the target object in the virtual environment, and displaying the target object at the display position according to the 3D model input operation and the position input operation, the target object being obtained by filling with voxel blocks within a contour range of the target 3D model.

Abstract: An in-game information prompting method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: in response to a movement instruction for a player character having an initial behavioral state displayed in a graphical user interface, controlling the player character to move in a game scene, and displaying a first game interface formed by the player character moving; in response to the player character executing a target interaction behavior on a target object in the game scene, controlling the initial behavioral state of the player character to be adjusted to a target behavioral state; and in response to the player character having the target behavior state being within a preset range of a non-player character, displaying an indication identification corresponding to the non-player character in the first game interface.

Abstract: Attaching a mobile game controller to a computing device brings to life an entirely new gaming player device and gaming environment. A combination of a user input device, platform operating service, cloud service, screen, and mobile operating system allows the system to take advantage of a plethora of synergies and offers entirely new experiences. The embodiments described herein can provide a sophisticated and highly-extensible gaming experience that is vastly more than the sum of the parts.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes controlling movement of any of first objects arranged on a field, controlling movement of a second object fed to any of the first objects, and carrying out control such that a first object satisfying prescribed proximity relation with the second object among the first objects acquires the second object. The controlling movement of a second object includes ejecting the second object to the field from a prescribed position in a direction determined based on an accepted first user operation input and moving the second object over the field in accordance with an accepted second user operation input. The controlling movement of any of the first objects moves any of the first objects toward the second object ejected to the field and moves any of the first objects toward the second object that moves over the field.

Abstract: Implementations described herein relate to methods, systems, and computer-readable media to automatically position players within a virtual experience. A method can include generating graph-based avatar embeddings for a plurality of avatars engaged with a virtual experience hosted on a virtual experience platform, identifying avatars of the plurality of avatars that a new avatar that is not currently in a virtual environment is likely to engage with, determining possible spawn positions for the new avatar in the virtual environment, the possible spawn positions based upon respective distances between the identified avatars, calculating a plurality of spawn positions, ranking the plurality of spawn positions based on a weighted prediction of engagement, and placing the new avatar in the virtual environment at the highest ranked spawn position.

Abstract: At least one is chosen from a plurality of options relating to performance of a player object including at least both a first parameter relating to a crash avoidance time and a second parameter relating to movement performance, according to a user's operation input. A racing game using the plurality of player objects is executed based on performance of each player object determined based on the chosen option. The player object is caused to attack another player object in the racing game. The player object is caused to temporarily crash due to an influence of the attack. The crashed player object is caused to transition to a crash avoidance state in which the crashed player object is forbidden to crash again due to an influence of at least one of attacks, for the crash avoidance time determined based on the first parameter.

Abstract: A method of user availability estimation includes recording a timing of a plurality of first user sessions during in which the first user performs one or more tasks of a predetermined type, estimating a timing of a subsequent session of the first user based upon the recorded timings of the plurality of first user sessions, for the subsequent session of the first user, ordering for completion by the first user one or more tasks of the predetermined type, having respective durations, that fit within the estimated timing of the subsequent session.

Abstract: An example of a game system sets appearable items from among a plurality of types of items causing effects in a game, based on selection by a user, and gives any item from among the appearable items to a game object based on first data that is set in correspondence with a game situation, when the game object satisfies a predetermined condition. When any item cannot be given from among the appearable items based on the first data, the game system gives any item from among the appearable items based on second data.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a gaming system with particular features are provided herein. In particular, a gaming system can provide nested object packages. In some embodiments, the gaming system can monitor user monitoring service calls in third party platforms and implement associated features. In some embodiments, the gaming system can receive developer modifications and schedule multiple updates of the gaming system. In some embodiments, the gaming system can determine inter squad dynamics based on character traits. In some embodiments, the gaming system can provide modified game data to a first set of users and unmodified game data to a second set of users. In some embodiments, the gaming system can generate actions for groups of characters based on user swipes. In some embodiments, the gaming system can implement a player proxy for a player. In some embodiments, the gaming system can use search nodes and agents to map territories.

Abstract: Disclosed are a game data verification method performed by an electronic device. The method includes: generating a target sequence of target nodes in response to a game start instruction; acquiring target game data corresponding to each of the target nodes, the target game data including game state data and encrypted state data; performing authenticity verification on the target game data of a current target node according to the encrypted state data of a previous target node and the game state data of the current target node; performing accuracy verification on the target game data of the current target node according to the game state data of the current target node and game logic; and after determining that all the target game data corresponding to the target sequence is authentic data and accurate data based on an authenticity verification result and an accuracy verification result, determining that the game verification succeeds.

Abstract: A method for creating a cryptographically secured digital asset includes: a. using at least a first activity data sensor to collect data relating to an activity carried out by a user, b. transmitting the data to a processing system, c. using the processing system to generate a digital asset based on the data, and d. cryptographically securing the digital asset. A system for creating a cryptographically secured digital asset includes at least a first activity data sensor configured to collect data relating to an activity carried out by a user, and a processing system configured to receive the data from the first activity data sensor, generate a digital asset based on the data, and cryptographically secure the digital asset.

Abstract: The present technology provides a low latency stateful serverless networking protocol to support persistent multiplayer state synchronization. The fundamental system is a key-value data store that uses transactions to ensure state coherency synchronized across many clients. Each client subscribes to state updates as well as orchestrates state writes by attempting to lock and write the next available key and then assumes that its state update will succeed to reduce perceived latency. If the key was incorrectly assumed to be submitted in the right order, the client rolls back its assumption and tries the process again.

Abstract: Methods and systems for facilitating intra-game communication in video game environments featuring first-person or third-person perspectives by generating an on-screen graphic that includes the communication and a pointer towards a location of another user within the video game environment.

Abstract: A controller can be used with a computing device to select and/or interact with content using user input devices on the controller. The content can be locally-stored on the computing device and/or streamed from a remote device. In one embodiment, a contextually-aware platform service switcher is provided. In another embodiment, a system and method for automatic content capability detection are provided. In yet another embodiment, a system and method for rich content browsing multitasking on device operating systems with multitasking limitations are provided. These embodiments can be used alone or in combination. Other embodiments are provided.

Abstract: A protective case assembly for a handheld game console includes a bottom shell and an accessory. The bottom shell includes a supporting surface and a bottom side surface. The supporting surface is attached to a game console body of the handheld game console, and the supporting surface is configured to support the game console body of the handheld game console. The bottom side surface is disposed at a back portion of the supporting surface, and at least one sliding groove is disposed on the bottom side surface. A fitting portion is disposed on the accessory, the fitting portion is matched with the at least one sliding groove. The at least one sliding groove is slidably connected to the fitting portion. The handheld game console is enabled to be better protected, and the protective case assembly for the handheld game console is enabled to meet requirements of different application scenarios.

Abstract: A protective case assembly for a handheld game console includes a bottom shell and an accessory. The bottom shell includes a supporting surface and a bottom side surface. The supporting surface is attached to a game console body of the handheld game console, and the supporting surface is configured to support the game console body of the handheld game console. The bottom side surface is disposed at a back portion of the supporting surface, and at least one fastener is disposed on the bottom side surface. A fitting portion is disposed on the accessory, the fitting portion is matched with the at least one fastener. The at least one fastener is connected to the fitting portion in a buckling manner. The handheld game console is enabled to be better protected, and the protective case assembly for the handheld game console is enabled to meet requirements of different application scenarios.

Abstract: A motion platform apparatus (100) for vehicle simulation comprises a payload platform (134) having peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140). The apparatus (100) also comprises abase stage (102) having peripheral anchoring sites, and linkages (110, 112, 114) configured to couple the peripheral anchoring sites to the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) respectively, the linkages (110, 112, 114) comprising a first linkage (110). The first linkage (110) comprises a first arm (116) operably coupled at a first end thereof by a spherical joint (128) to a second arm (122) at a first end thereof. The first arm (116) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an anchoring site of the peripheral anchoring sites by a first revolute joint (132). The second arm (122) is operably coupled at a second end thereof to an elevation site (136) of the peripheral elevation sites (136, 138, 140) by a second revolute joint (146).

Abstract: A pour bucket play figure, including: a play figure having an ornamental design, which simulates appearance and characteristics of a living being having: a torso having a torso frontally mounted latch, a base integral with the torso, the base having upwardly directed nubs and an upwardly directed alignment pin, feet integral with the base, a head interchangeably, removably, and releasably fastened to the torso; a pour bucket removably and releasably mounted to the torso and the base, the pour bucket having: a wall having a wall upper lip, nub receiving receptacles adapted to matingly and removably receive the upwardly directed nubs therein, an alignment pin receiving receptacle adapted to matingly and removably receive the upwardly directed alignment pin therein; the frontally mounted latch adapted to matingly and removably receive the wall upper lip therein, and may have optional bubble blowing apparatus, fluid squirting apparatus, camera, microphone, and remote control device.

Abstract: A table toy includes a main table and two auxiliary tables. In the main table, an interval between two main table side plates is formed to gradually decrease from a center portion of each of two main table side plates in a longitudinal direction toward two main table contact plates. Each of the two auxiliary tables includes a table leg, and an interval between two auxiliary table side plates is formed to gradually decrease from an auxiliary table contact plate toward an auxiliary table end plate.

Abstract: A creamy substance for preparing a decoration toy including a resin, and a coloring agent including a pearl powder, in which the creamy substance is discharged from a piping tool, for the purpose of providing a creamy substance having glossiness and excellent in decorativeness, a piping tool for preparing the decoration toy, and the decoration toy.

Abstract: A body mounting assembly, model vehicle, and method for engaging a model vehicle body to a model vehicle chassis are provided. The body mounting assembly includes a latch assembly. The latch assembly further includes a latch member with a latch engagement surface. The body mounting assembly also includes a retainer assembly. The retainer assembly further includes a retainer engagement surface. The latch assembly is releasably engaged to the retainer assembly when the latch engagement surface and the retainer engagement surface are interlock together. A body mount able to be coupled to a model vehicle body includes one of the latch assembly or the retainer assembly and a chassis mount able to be coupled to the model vehicle chassis includes the other corresponding retainer assembly or the latch assembly corresponding to the body mount.