Abstract: The present invention relates to a deployable fire suppressive device designed for efficiently extinguishing fires, particularly suitable for campfires and kitchen stove fires. This innovative device features an extendable handle, transitioning from three feet in a collapsed state to six feet when extended, ensuring user safety from heat and flames. The core component is a fire-resistant fabric, arranged in a tubular formation, supported by a collapsible spring steel frame reminiscent of an oversized “Slinky.” This design enables quick deployment and effective coverage of the fire, robbing it of oxygen to extinguish it swiftly. The tubular fabric can be adapted to various shapes, including a square configuration, enhancing its versatility across different fire scenarios. The device is designed for user-friendly operation, easy storage, and reusability, making it a practical solution for quick fire suppression.

Abstract: A method implemented on an aircraft for controlling a fire suppression system comprises receiving, by a computing system of the aircraft, an indication that the fire suppression system of the aircraft should transition to an active state. The computing system determines whether the aircraft is on a surface. Responsive to determining that the aircraft is on the surface, the computing system controls the fire suppression system to remain or transition to an inactive state.

Abstract: Provided is a device for extinguishing a fire in a battery pack for a ship, the device including a battery room in which a plurality of battery packs are stored and which is provided with a battery storage unit, a fire detection unit that is provided with a fusible plug attachably disposed inside the battery room, detects an abnormal temperature inside the battery room, and transmits information, and a fire extinguishing unit that is provided close to the battery room outside the battery room and extinguishes a fire by supplying seawater when a fire detection line detects the fire.

Abstract: Fire protection sprinkler assemblies and methods of use in corrosive environments. The sprinkler assemblies include a corrosion resistant sprinkler frame made of a gradient material. The gradient material includes a polymeric layer interlocked about a corrosion-prone core in order to protect the frame structure from a corrosive environment. The interlock between the core and the protective polymer layers are defined by ionic bonding between the core and the outer polymer layer.

Abstract: Provides are embodiments of a sprinkler and sprinkler system. The embodiments include a sprinkler body having a fluid inlet, a seal configured to prevent fluid flow through the sprinkler body when the seal is in a first position, and a bulb configured to retain the seal in the first position, the bulb configured to break at a temperature and allow the seal to move to a second position allowing fluid flow through the sprinkler body. The bulb includes a wireless power and communication unit configured to receive a wireless activation signal, an energy storing unit configured to store energy for a heating element, a control unit operably coupled to the wireless power and communication unit and the energy storing unit, and the heating element configured to supply the energy to the fluid in the bulb responsive to a trigger.

Abstract: In one implementation, a computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a computer system, information that indicates that a fire has been detected in a building and that a fire suppression system within the building has begun dousing the fire; monitoring sensor information from one or more sensors located within the building; determining, by the computer system and based on the sensor information, whether the fire has been extinguished; activating, in response to determining that the fire has been extinguished, a feature to turn off a water supply to the building, the feature being presented on a computing device for a user who is associated with the building; receiving, after activating the feature and from the computing device, a command to turn off the water supply; and transmitting, by the computer system, a control signal that causes an electromechanical device to close a water valve within the building.

Abstract: A pump panel training device is provided and includes a plurality of simulated gages operable to imitate gages upon a fire truck pump panel, a plurality of simulated controls operable to imitate controls upon the fire truck pump panel, and a simulated water hose operable to imitate one of water temperature changes, water temperature pressure, and water hose vibration for the fire truck pump panel.

Abstract: Methods and devices for isolating muscle groups during exercise are provided. According to an aspect of the invention, a device includes a first strap that has a first loop shape, a second strap that has a second closed loop shape defining a fixed opening, and a third strap that has a third closed loop shape. A first portion of the first strap is affixed to or integral with the second strap, a second portion of the first strap is arranged to be movable within the fixed opening defined by the second closed loop shape, the second portion of the first strap is affixed to or integral with the third strap, and a first adjustable opening within the first loop shape is configured to be adjusted by changing a relative position of the second portion of the first strap and the fixed opening defined by the second closed loop shape.

Abstract: A treadmill includes a treadmill frame having a front end and a rear end opposite the front end; a pulley coupled to the treadmill frame; a running belt disposed about the pulley, the running belt defining a non-planar running surface; a motion restricting element coupled to the frame and configured to limit rotation of the pulley to only one rotational direction; and a brake coupled to the running belt and adapted to selectively restrict the speed of rotation of the running belt depending upon an established limit for a speed of the running belt.

Abstract: Training equipment includes a hollow shaft having a sidewall defining an internal cavity and at least one polymer material filling at least a portion of the internal cavity. The polymer material may fill the entire internal cavity of the hollow shaft. The polymer material may be a visco-elastic polymer material or polyurethane. A spacer or a filler may fill at least a portion of the internal cavity. A method of making weighted training equipment with a hollow shaft having a sidewall defining an internal cavity may include injecting a curable composition into at least a portion of the internal cavity. The method may further include curing the curable composition into a polymer material.

Abstract: A dumbbell having a threaded connection for adding weight plates. The dumbbell is a resistance training device. The dumbbell is configured for use in resistance exercise. The dumbbell comprises a center shaft, a plurality weight plates, a plurality of collar plates, and a plurality of end caps. The plurality weight plates, the plurality of collar plates, and the plurality of end caps attach to the center shaft. The plurality of collar plates and the plurality of end caps secure the plurality weight plates into a fixed position on the center shaft. The center shaft, the plurality weight plates, the plurality of collar plates, and the plurality of end caps are interconnected using threaded connections.

Abstract: In an example, a bed exercise system includes a foot pad and first and second elastic connectors. The foot pad includes a rigid support member. The first elastic connector has a first end coupled to a first lateral side of the foot pad and a second end for coupling to a support structure. The second elastic connector has a first end coupled to a second lateral side of the foot pad and a second end coupling to the support structure. When the second ends of the first and second elastic connectors are coupled to the support structure: (i) the foot pad is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the support structure, and (ii) a tension on the first elastic connector and a tension on the second elastic connector increases as the foot pad moves from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A stretching device comprising an elongated band having a first end and a second end, a first handle coupled to the band proximate the first end, a second handle coupled to the band proximate the second end, and a boot coupled to the band between the first end and the second end, the boot adapted to engage with a body part of a person, horse, or other animal.

Abstract: A convertible side plank and balance exercise device includes a platform and a base extending rearwardly from the platform. The convertible exercise device has a circular or oval front perimeter that extends around the platform. The base has a domed rear surface. A front side of the device includes left and right footwells for receiving a left shoe and a right shoe when the device is in a side plank exercise configuration. The device further includes removable left and right footwell inserts that are removably insertable into the footwells to provide a flat front surface on the front side of the device in a balance exercise configuration. The base includes an air chamber with an inflation and deflation valve and a distensible rear panel comprising the domed rear surface, the rear panel collapsing for storage and shipping when the air chamber is deflated.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a body positioning and support system having shoulder support surfaces (SSSs) and a lumbar support surface (LSS) offset downwards from a torso support surface (TSS). In an illustrative example, the TSS extends in a first plane along a longitudinal axis. An SSS may, for example, extend from each side of the TSS in opposite directions along a transverse axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis in the first plane. The LSS may, for example, be distal to the TSS. The SSSs may, for example, each be defined by a first offset from the first plane towards a base plane. The LSS may, for example, be displaced from the first plane towards the base plane by at least a second offset. A neck support surface may extend from a proximal end of the TSS. Various embodiments may advantageously automatically position and support (targeted) body anatomy.

Abstract: A stand type walking exercise device includes a body structure including a pair of side frames positioned at both the left and right sides of a user, a front frame for connecting the pair of side frames at the front of each of the pair of side frames, and a pair of first fastening frames protruding upward from each of the pair of side frames, a prop structure connected to the upper side of each of the pair of side frames, a safety pad separably bound to the lower side of the prop structure, and a lower structure including support frames which are connected to the lower sides of the pair of side frames and which are in contact with and are supported on the ground, and a pair of rotating parts formed on the support frames.

Abstract: A pool structure uses an installation to receive a treadmill within the pool. The installation has a pan which is embedded within the floor of the pool. A duct projects from the pan through a sidewall of the pool. A motor uses a mechanical transmission extending through the sidewall to provide motive power to the treadmill. Anchoring studs, which are drilled into the pool floor, are attached to the pan via a structural angle weldment.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for athletic performance and technique monitoring are disclosed. In one example, a sensor output is received associated with a movement of a user torso during a running motion. The sensor output is analyzed to identify an undesirable torso motion.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating playing soccer based on RFID are provided. Accordingly, the method may include selecting one or more game rules. The method may further include communicatively coupling at least one ball with at least one communication device via an RFID sensor disposed on the at least one ball, the communication device further associated with a user. The method may further include generating ball tracking data from the at least one ball and receiving target data from at least one target sensor disposed on at least one target. The method may further include processing the ball tracking data and the target data in order to determine at least a score based on the one or more game rules.

Abstract: A method can include determining, by a head-mounted device based on first data received from a depth-sensing device included in the head-mounted device, that a first distance of the head-mounted device from a landmark is outside a completion range; outputting, based on the determination that the first distance of the head-mounted device from the landmark is outside the completion range from the landmark, an indication that a repetition has yet to be completed; determining, based on second data received from the depth-sensing device, that a second distance of head-mounted device from the landmark is within the completion range; and based on the determination that the second distance of the head-mounted device from the landmark is within the completion range, incrementing a repetition counter and outputting an indication that the repetition has been completed.

Abstract: An exercise machine including a motor assembly that provides both motor driven resistance forces and motor driven rotation forces. A frame of the machine assists a user in the performance of an exercise, and separates a treadmill portion of the machine from a weightlifting portion of the machine. The treadmill portion is driven by the motor driven rotation forces, and the weightlifting portion is driven by the motor driven resistance forces, thereby providing a universal machine that provides for performance of a plurality of exercises.

Abstract: A motor resistance control structure for an exercising apparatus comprises a motor, a drawing member, a control unit, and a sensing element. The control unit controls the motor to generate a resistance and outputs a first instruction to allow an output shaft to rotate by a first present revolution along a first sense of rotation. The drawing member receives an applied force and pulls the output shaft to rotate by a training revolution along the first sense of rotation. The sensing element senses the applied force and gets a sensing result. By the comparison of the applied force with the resistance, the control unit controls the output shaft to rotate by a second preset revolution along a second sense of rotation or release the resistance of the motor, which avoids a problem in an ordinary exercising apparatus that a counterweight may fall freely to injure a user.

Abstract: A golf club head that is capable improving on the inertia properties of a golf club head all while also improving the Center of Gravity (CG) location is disclosed herein. More specifically, the golf club head in accordance with the present invention achieves a relative low Moment of Inertia (MOI) about the Z-axis (MOI-Z) as well as a relatively low MOI about the Shaft-axis (MOI-SA), all combined with a high MOI about the X and Y-axis (MOI-X and MOI-Y) and maintaining a consistently and relatively low CG location measured along a direction tangent to the hosel axis along the X-Y plane (CG-B).

Abstract: A golf club head is described having a body defining an interior cavity and comprising a heel portion, a toe portion, and a sole portion positioned at a bottom portion of the golf club head, and a crown positioned at a top portion. The body has a forward portion and a rearward portion. A non-metallic striking surface is positioned at the forward portion of the body.

Abstract: A cast cup can include a forward portion of a golf club head, including a hosel, forward portions of a crown, sole, heel, and toe, and a face portion or an opening to receive a face insert. A rear ring can be formed separately from the cast cup and coupled to heel and toe portions of the cast cup to form a rigid club head body, such that the club head body defines a hollow interior region, a crown opening, a sole opening, and/or face opening. The cast cup and rear ring can be made of different materials, including various metals, composites, and polymers. Composite crown, sole, and/or face inserts can be coupled to the crown, sole, and/or face openings. Weights can be coupled to the cast cup and to the rear ring. The face can have a complex variable thickness geometry.

Abstract: Embodiments of golf club heads having weights with two or more parts are described herein. The weight with two or more parts described herein provides a series of interchangeable parts of the overall weight to increase or decrease the weight to specific integers of weight. The two or more parts can comprise a first part with a first specific gravity and a second part with a second specific gravity. The second specific gravity is greater than the first specific gravity.

Abstract: A divot repair tool assembly for removing divots from a golf course green includes a planar body with a pair of holes extending through the planar body. Golf tees are insertable through the holes, and the planar body may be wrapped around the heads of the golf tees to secure the golf tees to the planar body and prevent movement of the golf tees with respect to each other and the planar body. The assembly may then be used to remove divots in a golf course green.

Abstract: A game assembly and method of game play with an adjustable assembly including a tennis racket, a net supported on a handle, and a game ball. The net and the tennis racket are interconnected to form a backboard and hoop for receiving the game ball. The assembly may be wall mountable with adhesive strips.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for a standalone and multi-game miniature golf structure. A structure includes a digital display screen positioned to align vertically with a rear end of a putting surface and sensor(s) positioned below the digital display screen. The sensor(s) are configured to detect lateral positions at which balls cross the rear end. The structure includes processor(s), that for each shot of a plurality of miniature golf games, are configured to send command signals to the digital display screen to display putting target(s); identify, via the sensor(s), a lateral position at which a golf ball crosses the rear end of the putting surface; determine whether the lateral position of the golf ball aligns vertically with any of the putting target(s); and generate a score for the shot based on the lateral position of the golf ball relative to the putting target(s).

Abstract: The present development is a system for participating in a multi-player game through IoT digital arenas. The IoT digital arena system of the present development comprises an interactive playing surface, and a means to interact with the playing surface and to receive feedback from the playing surface. Optionally, players may be digitally tagged to allow for digital interaction between the players and the playing surface and between the player and the means to interact with the playing surface.

Abstract: A basketball dribbling training system for training a user to dribble a basketball while in motion includes a treadmill including a frame having a side edge, wherein a continuous belt is positioned on the frame. A platform has a top surface, and a vertical support is attached to and extends downwardly from the platform. The vertical support positions the platform above an upper surface of the frame, wherein the platform extends over the frame adjacent to the side edge. A connector releasably couples the vertical support to the treadmill to retain the vertical support in abutment with the treadmill such that the platform extends over the frame.

Abstract: An imaging device comprising a housing configured to be coupled to a basketball backboard, a lens disposed in the housing, a control unit disposed in the housing, the control unit comprising one or more processors, and a memory coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to perform operations stored in the memory including performing line detection from captured image data, providing, to a trained machine-learning model, adjusted image data based on one or more algorithms applied to the captured image data, wherein the one or more algorithms are based on whether or not lines are detected from the captured image data and generating, from output of the trained machine-learning model, data indicating characteristics of a basketball action associated with one or more users.

Abstract: Methods and systems for use in automating or assisting umpiring of a baseball or softball game are described herein. A location of a strike zone is determined based on video images of a batter standing next to home plate captured by a camera. Locations of a ball traveling towards the batter, and locations of the bat being held by the batter, are autonomously tracked using computer vision based on video images captured by at least two cameras having different positions. Additionally, there are autonomous determinations of whether a location of the ball intersects with the strike zone, and whether the batter made a genuine attempt to swing the bat at the ball, and based one at least one of these determinations, there is an autonomous determination of whether a “strike” or a “ball” occurred. Additionally, an indication of whether a “strike” or a “ball” occurred is autonomously output.

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 training device and methods of using the device are described to train athletes to reduce the incidence of certain types of injuries. The device and methods promote a reduction in knee vulgus and hip internal rotation during typical athletic movements such as jumping, landing, and lateral bounding. The device provides a guide element that serves as a reference line providing feedback to a user on their movements. A user may adjust their joint positions during the movements based upon self-monitoring or feedback from a trainer who observes the user executing movements while wearing the device. The guide element may provide feedback on knee positioning in two axes of movement.

Abstract: An approach for providing real-time feedback during a sports activity (e.g., golf play) based, at least in part, on analysis of sensor information, is disclosed. The approach involves receiving sensor data associated with one or more sensors arranged to track playing technique information of a player engaged in a sports activity. The approach also involves processing the sensor data in real-time to determine the playing technique information. The approach further involves retrieving baseline information for the player. The approach also involves comparing the playing technique information with the baseline information. The approach further involves generating, in real-time with the engagement of the sports activity, an instructional message to modify playing technique of the player based on the comparison. The approach also involves initiating presentation, during the sports activity, of the instructional message to a user interface of a device accessible by the player.

Abstract: The fitness display apparatus comprises an outer housing provided on guide rails (1) and capable of moving under the limit of the guide rails (1); a display screen (14) is provided on the outer housing, the outer housing is internally provided with a generator (11), a PCB (12), a tension sensor (9) and a rechargeable battery (10), the PCB (12) is provided with a charging circuit and a control chip; the generator (11) is connected to the rechargeable battery (10) by means of the charging circuit; a rotor of the generator (11) is in contact with the guide rails (1), and when the outer housing moves, the rotor of the generator (11) rotates; the rechargeable battery (10) is electrically connected to the PCB (12); the tension sensor (9) and the display screen (14) are respectively electrically connected to the PCB (12); and the tension sensor (9) is provided between an external device and a load bearing rod (3).

Abstract: A simple low-cost portable method for golfers to be active in the management of interval time. In particular, the method has golfer groups with a scannable code and uses simple off-the-shelf electronics on the golf course to capture data used to determine interval time. The interval time is available to determine same day consequences for long interval time as well as interval time of a golfer whereby interval time of the golfer influences access to tee times and position on the tee sheet for tournaments. Additionally, golf course management uses of interval time of golfers whereby available tee times are increased and golfer experience is improved.

Abstract: An article of apparel includes a padding system that dynamically changes configuration in response to an impending impact. The padding system may change from a state that has a high flexibility and offers low protection from impact to a state that has a low flexibility and offers increase protection from impact. The system may use a filament to constrict a plurality of padding elements together in order to increase the overall stiffness of the pad. The filament may be tightened and loosened by a spool. The spool may receive a signal regarding the impending impact from a sensor that is a part of the article of apparel, or a sensor that is separate from it.

Abstract: A striking glove may comprise a wrist band; an inner glove for receiving a hand; an outer shell conforming generally to the inner glove; one or more padding layers positioned between the inner glove and the outer shell; and an internal support system between the inner glove and the outer shell. The internal support system comprises at least a first and a second channel disposed on the dorsal side of the glove, and a first strap and a second strap at least partially disposed within the first and second channels and configured in an overlapped and crossed configuration, wherein each of the first and the second strap is configured to be retained within and slide within the respective channel, and wherein ends of the first and second straps extend from a dorsal cavity between the inner glove and the outer shell to an exterior of the striking glove.

Abstract: A moving wheel platform that minimizes wheel interactions with noncontinuous and uneven surfaces. The platform provides rotation-inhibiting structures onto or into the moving wheel platforms that aids with eliminating wheel bite.

Abstract: A card disposal apparatus, including an ejection port for disposing of cards after the game, a disposal card receiving board that receives the cards from the ejection port, disposal card information acquisition means that acquires information about number (rank) from the cards put in the ejection port, group information acquisition means that acquires group information from the cards to be disposed of, a counter for the cards as number count means that counts the number of the disposal cards put in the ejection port, deck check means that checks whether all cards to be disposed of are complete in terms of 52×8 decks=416 in the case of a set of 8 decks of cards, and output means that outputs a check result. Void holes are provided on the cards to be disposed of, and ensure that the cards are perfectly disposed of without being unfairly reused.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an information processing method in a game, which is applied to a mobile terminal for displaying a human-computer interaction interface in a touch screen and includes: obtaining an input fingerprint of a touch medium by means of the touch screen, and calculating similarity between the input fingerprint and a target fingerprint, wherein a mapping relationship exists between target fingerprints and a optional virtual object (S110); in response to detecting that the similarity is greater than a threshold value, obtaining action information of the touch medium on the touch screen, and determining a target virtual object according to the action information (S120); and controlling the optional virtual object corresponding to the target fingerprint to attack the target virtual object (S130).

Abstract: The invention provides an input apparatus (110) for a computer. The input apparatus (110) comprises an outer case having a plurality of faces. A plurality of physical controls (101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107A, 107B, 107C, 108, 109) are located on one or more of the plurality of faces of the outer case for generating signals to control a computer application. The input apparatus (110) comprises microcontroller (150) configured to receive a first signal from a user input device (540) in communication with the input apparatus (110) in order to identify the input apparatus (110). The microcontroller (150) is configured to receive an input signal (550) from the user input device (540). The microcontroller (150) is further configured to translate the input signal (550) from the user input device (540) into a control function for the computer application and send a control signal (522) for the control function to the computer application.

Abstract: To improve the fidelity of a motion sensor, voice-induced components in signals from the motion sensor as well as haptic-induced components in signals from the motion sensor are canceled prior to outputting the final motion signal to an app requiring knowledge of device motion, such as motion of a HMD for a computer game.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a method for detecting that a gaming system has presented a first of a plurality of gaming venue states of a game, presenting a first of a plurality of screen shots at a display responsive to detecting the first gaming venue state, detecting that the gaming system has transitioned to a presentation of a second of the plurality of venue states, and presenting a second of the plurality of screen shots at the display responsive to detecting the second gaming venue state. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A game controller for a mobile device having a first handle, a second handle, a bridge coupling the first handle to the second handle, and a magnetic connector. The first handle includes a user-accessible, first hardware interface configured to accept touch inputs. The second handle includes a user-accessible, second hardware interface configured to accept touch inputs. The magnetic connector is configured to magnetically retain a mobile device to the game controller.

Abstract: System and methods for increasing the engagement of a guest with experiences provided at a destination using an interactive gaming system controllably operating a multiplicity of game access points. Game access points scan an individual guest passing through a detection zone to determine the amount and use of themed products such as clothing being worn, or themed articles and devices being carried (where devices include active glasses for use in selectively revealing secret messages). Scanning comprises wireless electronic means such as RFID tags embedded in clothing, articles, and devices, and image processing of images. The combination of sensing methods confirms both presence and current used (e.g., currently “being worn or carried.”) Guest may pre-associate with “themed personas” where scanning is indicative of one or more personas and used to change the guest's destination experience accordingly. The system encourages the purchase and wearing of destination products as advantageous to gaming goals.

Abstract: A control device and a correcting method of a control device with a strength feedback function are disclosed. The control device includes a vibrator, a driver, a strength sensor, and a processor. In correction procedures, the driver provides a driving signal with a plurality of different setting voltage values respectively to the vibrator. In each correction procedure, the driver adjusts a frequency of the driving signal to setting frequency values by time division. In the correction procedures, the strength sensor senses a strength generated by a vibration of the vibrator to obtain strength sensing information respectively corresponding to the setting voltage values. The processor analyzes the strength sensing information, the setting frequency values, and the setting voltage values to obtain relationship information between the setting frequency values and the setting voltage values corresponding to each strength sensing information.

Abstract: A method of providing virtual items based on location-based action is disclosed. An indication is received of a performance of a location-based action by a player of a computer-implemented game. A virtual item is provided based on the receiving of the indication of the performance of the location-based action by the player of the computer-implemented game. The virtual item may be usable within the computer-implemented game.