With Light-emitting, Electrical, Magnetic, Or Rotatable Inertial Means Or Having Boundary-detector Activating Means Patents (Class 473/570)
  • Patent number: 12220617
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a rechargeable luminous ball, which includes a ball providing with several cavities; a luminous component including a luminous body, an interior of the luminous body is provided with a battery, the luminous body is provided with a lamp bead and a charge port; and a first cover cap providing with a luminous component fix groove, the luminous component is interference-fit with the luminous component fix groove. Besides, the first cover cap is provided with an opening, the opening is interference-fit with a second cover cap, the charge port is located below the opening; the first cover cap can be detachably connected to the cavity. When the first cover cap is installed in the cavity, the first cover cap is interference-fit with an inner wall of the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Inventor: Lei Wang
  • Patent number: 12145028
    Abstract: A ball structure includes a light-permeable ball, a lighting module and a waterproof cap. The light-permeable ball is disposed with an opening. The lighting module includes a light-permeable sleeve disposed in the light-permeable ball, and a circuit board set. An end of the light-permeable sleeve has an open end corresponding to the opening. The circuit board set includes a circuit board received in the light-permeable sleeve, and a lighting element, a vibration switch, an electricity storage element and a charge connector all electrically installed on the circuit board. The charge connector is exposed from the opening. The waterproof cap plugs and seals the opening and the open end. Therefore, the ball structure has functions of lighting and charging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: YUHONG ELECTRONIC (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Wei-Jen Liang
  • Patent number: 12127665
    Abstract: A handwashing device that provides an incentive for proper handwashing is presented. The handwashing device contains a housing, a brush layer, a processing unit, an activation element, an indicator element, and a timer switch. The housing is positioned within the brush layer. The processing unit is positioned within the housing. The processing unit, the activation element, the indicator element, and the timer switch are electronically connected to the processing unit. In the preferred embodiment, the housing may take the form of a rigid and waterproof electronics enclosure that houses the electronic components that constitutes the handwashing device. Additionally, the housing serves as a mounting implement for the brush layer to attach along where the brush layer conforms to the shape of the housing. In the preferred embodiment, the housing is constructed out of a light permeable material, such as, but not limited to translucent polycarbonate, or any other suitable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2024
    Inventors: Laurie McMillan, Tanner McMillan
  • Patent number: 12117150
    Abstract: The present invention patent relates to the technical field of children's toys, in particular to a tap light. The tap light includes a lamp holder and a lampshade. A side of the lampshade is provided with a first opening that communicates with its internal space. The lamp holder is clamped at the first opening of the lampshade. An annular clamping groove is defined between base bodies for clamping the connection part. Since the annular clamping groove clamps the connection part, the two will form a seal, effectively preventing water from the external environment from entering the tap light through the gap between the lamp holder and the lampshade. Even if the child puts the tap light into the bathtub or basin while playing, or directly rinses the tap light at the sink, it will not cause the tap light to fail due to water ingress.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2024
    Assignee: Shenzhen Huamingjun Rubber Co., Ltd
    Inventor: Hongjun Zhang
  • Patent number: 12102885
    Abstract: An apparatus for permitting electrical connection between the exterior of an inflatable sports ball and electronics located inside the inflatable sports ball is provided. The apparatus comprises a support member, the support member having separate first and second through-holes provided therein for respectively connecting the exterior of the inflatable sports ball with the interior of the inflatable sports ball. An electrical connection port is located in the first through-hole of the support member for permitting an electrical connection to be made through the first through-hole. An air valve is located in the second through-hole of the support member, the air valve comprising an aperture for selective communication of air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: Sportable Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Peter J. A. Husemeyer, Ryan Godolphin, Mickael Churet, Ian Savage, Paul Jenkins
  • Patent number: 12044736
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a vibration test jig for a cylindrical battery cell, including: a main body for accommodating a cylindrical battery cell; and a connection unit electrically connected to an electrode terminal of the cylindrical battery cell, wherein the connection unit includes: a connection member electrically connected to the electrode terminal and withdrawn to the outside of the main body; a support member for supporting the connection member; and a fixing member for fixing the support member on the main body. The vibration test jig enables the cylindrical battery cell mounted in the jig to be electrically connected to an external voltage and resistance measuring device through the connection unit. During a vibration test, an electrical state of the battery cell can be monitored in real time, and it can be checked whether and when an electrode tab is disconnected by using the measured voltage or resistance value.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: LG ENERGY SOLUTION, LTD.
    Inventors: Ik Jong Lee, Duk Hyun Ryu, Jung Hoon Kim
  • Patent number: 12029962
    Abstract: A user terminal includes a communication device configured to receive radio waves transmitted from a wireless communication tag provided on a golf ball, an output device configured to output information to a user, and a controller configured to control the output device and output information according to radio waves transmitted from the wireless communication tag provided on a golf ball.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: NTT Communications Corporation
    Inventors: Osamu Yamaguchi, Shinya Kishimoto, Hiroshi Gamou
  • Patent number: 12020588
    Abstract: A sports electronic training system, and applications thereof, are disclosed. In an embodiment, a portable performance monitoring system for monitoring an individual's performance during a physical activity includes a motion monitor adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity and a portable electronic processing device adapted to be physically coupled to the individual during the activity. The portable electronic processing device includes a wireless personal-area network transceiver adapted for wireless communication with the motion monitor, a memory adapted to store workout program data, a processor adapted to determine performance information for the individual, and an output adapted to provide feedback to the individual based on the performance information and the workout program data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: adidas International Marketing B.V.
    Inventors: Christian Dibenedetto, Mark Arthur Oleson, Roland G. Seydel, Scott Tomlinson, Allen W. Van Noy, Amy Jones Vaterlaus, Stephen Michael Vincent
  • Patent number: 11872457
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Assignee: SPORTSMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gerard J. Hall, Kirk Brown, Kent Mason, Richard H. Cavallaro, Jim Doeden
  • Patent number: 11806600
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for automated detection of goals and announcement of same are provided. The system includes a modified hockey puck and a set of goal units that can be mounted on a hockey goal. Within the puck are light sources, motion sensors, infrared transmitters, and a power source. Within the goal units are light sources, infrared sensors, and a microcontroller. When the goal units are mounted on the hockey goal, the infrared sensors form a detection area through which the puck must pass in order to count as a goal. The infrared transmitter of the puck and the infrared sensors of the goal units communicate with one another, and, when an infrared signal is received, the microcontroller automatically triggers one or more annunciator devices, such as visual, auditory, or haptic devices, to automatically indicate that a goal has been scored without human intervention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: GLO-FLITE LLC
    Inventors: Jamilla Kounellas, Kevin Hay, Paul Wierenga
  • Patent number: 11805755
    Abstract: This disclosure describes a launcher and a projectile for fetch games with pets. The launcher, in certain implementations, may be used to pick up and launch the projectile that has a core to engage with a head of the launcher. Same size cores may be used in projectiles of different sizes, appearances, shapes, and materials (for different pets) such that a common launcher can be used.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: FETCHFIX, LLC
    Inventor: Ryan D. Wills
  • Patent number: 11679306
    Abstract: An illuminated pickleball contains an elongated LED illuminated element with two opposing ends and comprises a shell that includes a plurality of apertures therethrough, two of which being designated as access aperture. The shell includes two opposing element holders which each include a shank projecting inwardly from the inside surface at one of the access apertures and which are mutually longitudinally aligned through a center point of the shell. Each holder is adapted for receiving the elongated illumination element and for retaining one of the opposing ends of the elongated illumination element by friction. When one end of the illumination element is inserted through an access aperture and then through one of the holders to engage the opposing holder, the opposing end of the elongated illumination element is retained, and the illumination element traverses through the center point of the shell and illuminates the pickleball from within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Inventor: Corky F. Newcomb
  • Patent number: 11596851
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a training area in the form of an enclosed space in which light levels can be controlled, at least one physical element related to a task for which an individual is to be trained, and a lighting arrangement. The lighting arrangement generates a background luminance level in the training area sufficient to cause the vision system of the individual to function in the mesopic or low photopic range of vision, and the physical elements are themselves illuminated by an illumination means. The luminance level of the physical elements is greater than the background luminance level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Okkulo Limited
    Inventor: Mel David O'Connor
  • Patent number: 11565405
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed, including: a spherical housing, and a first driving device disposed in the spherical housing and configured to cause a rolling motion of the spherical housing, the first driving device including: first and second wheels contacting an inner spherical surface of the spherical housing, the first and second wheels respectively disposed at opposite sides of an axis of rotation, at least one motor configured to transmit power to the at least one of the first wheel and the second wheel, a balance weight, a first surface that is spaced apart from the axis of rotation in a direction of gravity by balancing of the balance weight, and facing the inner spherical surface, and at least one rolling element disposed between the inner spherical surface and the first surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Eunsu Jeong, Woochul Lee, Byunghun Cho, Hyoseok Na, Yongsang Yun, Hochul Hwang
  • Patent number: 11567245
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing an article that records a holographic image when photographed or videotaped but otherwise not visible to the naked eye. The article, such as a basketball, includes at least a layer of polyurethane leather that is reflective and is illuminated on photographic media when imaged. The illuminated or holographic image may be seen and displayed on a digital device, such as a social media platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2023
    Inventors: Jonah Belanger, Ryan Fitzpatrick Richards
  • Patent number: 11559725
    Abstract: A lighted sports ball is provided. The lighted sports ball includes an interior housing through which light can pass. The interior housing features a cavity within the interior housing. The lighted sports ball further includes a circuit board mounted to the interior housing. The circuit board is connected to a battery and has a light module as well as a controller for controlling an output of the at least one light module. An exterior cover is applied over the interior housing. The exterior cover has an aperture through which light from the light module can pass. Further, a lighted sports ball kit including a lighted sports ball and a charging stand is provided. Furthermore, a method for using the lighted sports ball is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Southern Telecom Inc.
    Inventor: Sol Ayal
  • Patent number: 11491374
    Abstract: An illuminated pickleball contains an elongated illuminated element with two opposing ends and comprises a shell that includes a plurality of apertures therethrough, two of which being designated as access aperture. The shell includes two opposing element holders which each include a shank projecting inwardly from the inside surface at one of the access apertures and which are mutually longitudinally aligned through a center point of the shell. Each holder is adapted for receiving the elongated illumination element and for retaining one of the opposing ends of the elongated illumination element by friction. When one end of the illumination element is inserted through an access aperture and then through one of the holders to engage the opposing holder, the opposing end of the elongated illumination element is retained, and the illumination element traverses through the center point of the shell and illuminates the pickleball from within.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventor: Corky F. Newcomb
  • Patent number: 11376481
    Abstract: A puck having an outer shell formed using a cylindrical body and a circular cover. The cylindrical cover exhibits a first groove and tongue structure formed in an axial end surface of the cylindrical body, which surrounds a cavity formed in the cylindrical body. The circular cover includes a second groove and tongue structure formed in a surface of the circular cover and fitting to the first groove and tongue structure. The circular cover is attached to the cylindrical body using the first and the second groove and tongue structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Foerderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.
    Inventors: Mathis Huther, Stefan Wildenhof, Thomas Pellkofer, Reiner Retkowski
  • Patent number: 11344778
    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 cavities in the subcomponents, for example around an outer circumference of the hockey puck and through a top and bottom surfaces of the hockey puck. The puck is alternatively formed of a material that allows electromagnetic radiation to be emitted through the subcomponents, and the diode cavities omitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: SPORTSMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kent Mason, Richard H. Cavallaro, Jim Doeden
  • Patent number: 11331542
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a luminous ball and relates to the technical field of ball products. The luminous ball includes a bladder and an outer cover. The bladder is provided with a plurality of first fixing blocks therein. A side of each of the plurality of first fixing blocks is hinged with a telescopic device. Output ends of the telescopic devices are hinged with a gravity ball. The gravity ball is provided with a first rectangular slot therein. According to the present disclosure, one side of the first fixing block is hinged with a telescopic device, such that during the movement of the ball, the gravity ball can expand and retract, and the movement of the gravity ball is facilitated. Through the hinging the telescopic device with the first fixing block and the gravity ball, the movement of the gravity ball in any direction inside the bladder is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Inventor: Manna Zhou
  • Patent number: 11130012
    Abstract: An article (101) is provided which comprises a body (103) having an interior volume (113), and a collapsible inlet (105) which is in open communication with said interior volume and which is movable from a first position in which it extends from said body, to a second position in which it extends into said internal volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: HYPER WEAR, INC.
    Inventors: Mark T. Raines, Nga Tran Keith, Mai Phuong Tran
  • Patent number: 11103764
    Abstract: An apparatus for communication, a system thereof, and methods of manufacture thereof are provided. The apparatus comprises a body and a printed circuit board (PCB) operatively coupled to the body. The PCB comprises a processing unit, a first communication module operatively coupled to the processing unit, and an array of assemblies. The first communication module is configured to communicate with a secondary communication module wirelessly. The array of assemblies comprises at least two rows and at least two columns. Each assembly comprises a switch and a light. The array of assemblies are operatively coupled to the processing unit. Each light is configured to change a state responsive to at least one of a change in state by the switch within the same assembly and a control signal from the first communication module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: LIFEWARE LABS, LLC
    Inventors: Alexandros Charalambides, Brian Stancil, Andrew Rape, Nolen Keeys, Carmel Majidi, Philip LeDuc
  • Patent number: 11050270
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile charging station for at least one ball game device, in particular in the form of a golf ball, comprising at least one internal energy source and at least one holding means for holding and fixing at least one ball game device having integrated electronics, wherein the at least one held ball game device can be charged or can be supplied with energy by the at least one internal energy source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Inventors: Renatus Zilles, Lennart Jürges
  • Patent number: 11043294
    Abstract: A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Fox Factoory, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Galasso, Wesley E. Allinger, David M. Haugen, Robert David Kaswen, Mark Stephen Fitzsimmons
  • Patent number: 10933308
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of motion analysis for an assembly comprising at least one juggling device, the at least one juggling device 1 comprising a motion analysis module, intended to acquire at least inertial data, the method comprising the following steps: a step A of acquiring data, called acquired inertial data, relating to the movements of the at least one juggling device, a step B of detecting a bounce, called juggle, of the juggling device on the body of a user on the basis of the acquired inertial data, a step C of counting the number of successive juggles of the juggling device. The invention further relates to a computer program enabling the implementation of such a method and an information storage means comprising instructions for the implementation of such a method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: FOOTSHAKE
    Inventor: Moulay Ali Nabil Mansouri
  • Patent number: 10857428
    Abstract: A luminous ball with remote activation capability includes a sphere, a cover and a light-emitting device. The cover wraps an external circumferential surface of the sphere and is made of a light-transmissive material. At least one seam is formed on the cover, and a plurality of seam apertures are disposed in pairs along two sides of the at least one seam. The light-emitting device is disposed in the sphere and includes a light-emitting unit, a power unit, a wireless transmitter-receiver unit and a main control unit. The main control unit is operably configured to provide an electrical connection between the light-emitting unit and the power unit after obtaining an activation signal received by the wireless transmitter-receiver unit such that light emitted by the light-emitting unit penetrates the sphere and the cover and is visible through the at least one seam and the plurality of seam apertures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKSTAR CORP.
    Inventor: Wei-Hung Lin
  • Patent number: 10831161
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of computer technologies, and discloses a method and a device for sending a communication message. The method includes: receiving, by a wearable device, a communication message sent by a transfer device, where the communication message is sent to the transfer device by a target device, and is forwarded to the wearable device by the transfer device when the transfer device meets a predetermined condition; receiving, by the wearable device, a reply message input for the communication message; and sending, by the wearable device, the reply message to the transfer device, where the reply message is forwarded to the target device by the transfer device. The present disclosure resolves a problem that a user cannot send or reply to a communication message in time when it is inconvenient to operate an electronic device, and achieves an effect of improving communication efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 10821329
    Abstract: An automated objective American-football evaluation system may include an American-style football, at least one sensor carried by the football, and electronics to: (a) receive a string of sensor signals from the at least one accelerometer; (b) determine a time of an initial impact of the football with a receiver based upon the received string of sensor signals; and (c) output a catch quality, the catch quality being based upon a portion of the string of sensor signals that is based upon the determined time of the initial impact of the football with the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: Robert T. Thurman, Kevin L. Krysiak, Daniel E. Hare, Frank Garrett, Jr., David Betzold, David J. Proeber
  • Patent number: 10814207
    Abstract: A training ball system comprising a training ball including a receiver for receiving a wireless signal from a remote location, the training ball further comprising a vibration module for providing a sensory indication to a user carrying the training ball; an input device physically separate from the training ball including a transmitter for enabling transmission of a wireless signal to the receiver; where the receiver responds to receiving a wireless signal from the input device to trigger vibration of the motor immediately upon receipt of the wireless signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Inventor: Paul Steven Barber
  • Patent number: 10794672
    Abstract: A lighted nock and a method for operating the lighted nock. A nock body has a shaft extending from the nock body. The nock body can form a nock cavity and a light source can be positioned within the nock cavity. A ferrule can form a ferrule cavity. A power source can be at least partially housed within the ferrule cavity and at least partially housed within the nock cavity. The shaft can at least partially be mounted within the ferrule cavity. A bias element can be mounted between the light source and the power source. The lighted nock can be switched between an on condition and an off condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: GSM, LLC
    Inventor: Jason Oman
  • Patent number: 10760883
    Abstract: An archery projectile facility comprises an elongated body. The elongated body includes at least one accelerometer. The at least one accelerometer is operable to generate three-dimensional acceleration information. The archery projectile facility comprises a body processor. The body processor is operably connected to the at least one accelerometer. The body processor is adapted to process the three-dimensional acceleration information to generate sampled information. The archery projectile facility comprises a transmitter. The transmitter is operably connected to the body processor to broadcast the sampled information. The archery projectile facility comprises a receiver. The receiver includes a receiver processor. The receiver processor is adapted to generate resulting information based on the sampled information. The resulting information is based on a determination of a stabilization point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: ARCHERY INTELLIGENCE, LLC
    Inventors: Jordi Vaquer Tarrago, Josep Lluis Vaquer Tarrago, Joan de Magrina Calaf
  • Patent number: 10675512
    Abstract: One or more devices, methods, and systems implementing one or more techniques for use of one or more sport balls and/or evaluations of handling one or more sport balls are disclosed. One or more techniques may include a sport ball having one or more pressure sensors configured to generate one or more force values between the one or more pressure sensors and a sport ball user upon use/engagement of the sport ball with the user. One or more techniques may include a processor configured to determine at least one handling value, perhaps based upon the one or more force values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Pacers Basketball, LLC
    Inventors: Josh Corbeil, Ninad Trifale, Eric Nauman, Roy Lycke
  • Patent number: 10587808
    Abstract: Images with an optical field of view are captured by an image capture device. An observed trajectory of the image capture device reflects the positions of the image capture device at different moments may be determined. A capture trajectory of the image capture device reflects virtual positions of the image capture device from which video content may be generated. The capture trajectory is determined based on a subsequent portion of the observed trajectory such that a portion of the capture trajectory corresponding to a portion of the observed trajectory is determined based on a subsequent portion of the observed trajectory. Orientations of punch-outs for the images are determined based on the capture trajectory. Video content is generated based on visual content of the images within the punch-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Derbanne, Cesar Douady, Maxim Karpushin
  • Patent number: 10574894
    Abstract: Images with an optical field of view are captured by an image capture device. An observed trajectory of the image capture device reflects the positions of the image capture device at different moments may be determined. A capture trajectory of the image capture device reflects virtual positions of the image capture device from which video content may be generated. The capture trajectory is determined based on a subsequent portion of the observed trajectory such that a portion of the capture trajectory corresponding to a portion of the observed trajectory is determined based on a subsequent portion of the observed trajectory. Orientations of punch-outs for the images are determined based on the capture trajectory. Video content is generated based on visual content of the images within the punch-outs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Derbanne, César Douady, Maxim Karpushin
  • Patent number: 10528012
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of computer technologies, and discloses a method and a device for sending a communication message. The method includes: receiving, by a wearable device, a communication message sent by a transfer device, where the communication message is sent to the transfer device by a target device, and is forwarded to the wearable device by the transfer device when the transfer device meets a predetermined condition; receiving, by the wearable device, a reply message input for the communication message; and sending, by the wearable device, the reply message to the transfer device, where the reply message is forwarded to the target device by the transfer device. The present disclosure resolves a problem that a user cannot send or reply to a communication message in time when it is inconvenient to operate an electronic device, and achieves an effect of improving communication efficiency.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Sheng Wang
  • Patent number: 10523053
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are system, method, and computer program product embodiments for inductively charging a sport ball. An embodiment operates by transmitting from a resonant circuit a calibration signal in response to detecting a charging base, and transmitting from the resonant circuit a charging state in response to receiving power at the resonant circuit. Another embodiment operates by transmitting from a resonant circuit a presence signal, receiving at the resonant circuit a calibration signal from a second resonant circuit in response to transmitting the presence signal, and transmitting from the resonant circuit power to the second resonant circuit in response to receiving the calibration signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: adidas AG
    Inventors: Ian M. Munson, Charles S. Mauro, Jr., Carl B. Van Wormer, James D. Seymour
  • Patent number: 10512247
    Abstract: A light-up object includes a rubberized outer body; a plug in a cavity of the outer body; and a lighting device located in the plug. The light-up object further includes a first inner capsule piece, the first inner capsule piece located in the plug, and a second inner capsule piece located in the cavity of the outer body, the second inner capsule piece shaped to engage with the first inner capsule piece. The first and second inner capsules are threaded to fit together. The outer body includes grooves, running around multiple circumferences of the outer body. The outer body has a size of approximately a baseball; the outer body is shaped approximately like a sphere; and the grooves are at least 5 mm deep in the outer body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: Nite Ize, Inc.
    Inventors: Bowden Ormsbee, Rex W. Stevens
  • Patent number: 10432864
    Abstract: Visual content is captured by an image capture device during a capture duration. The image capture devices experiences change in position during the capture duration. The trajectory of the image capture device is smoothed based on a look ahead of the trajectory. A punchout of the visual content is determined based on the smoothed trajectory. The punchout of the visual content is used to generate stabilized visual content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: GoPro, Inc.
    Inventors: Cesar Douady, Thomas Derbanne, Maxim Karpushin
  • Patent number: 10372975
    Abstract: A method of predicting the probability of injuries in ice hockey which consists of analysing data from accelerometers and gyroscopes on the torso of a player and assessing the work load of the muscles of the player as an indicator of the probability of injury. One aspect provides a method of predicting the probability of groin injuries in ice hockey which consists of analysing data from accelerometers and gyroscopes on the torso of a player and assessing groin load as an indicator of the probability of groin injury. A second aspect provides method of managing player availability by limiting injuries which consists of analysing data from accelerometers and gyroscopes on the torso of a player and identifying and counting the number of slap shots executed as a means of assessing the player load as an indicator of probability of injury.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: CATAPULT GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Benjamin Peterson, Sarah Wohlman, Emma Beanland
  • Patent number: 10365176
    Abstract: A pressure test method, device, and system of using the same are described herein. One method includes an inflatable with an internally mounted pressure sensor assembly, measuring pressure values, associating the sensor to an identification reader to receive the pressure values from the pressure sensor, and notifying a user of the measured pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2019
    Inventor: Christopher Scott Larsen
  • Patent number: 10285396
    Abstract: A game tracking device for tracking a target that has been hit by a projectile is configured to attach to a projectile and includes a transmitter and a power source disposed within a transmitter housing having one or more catching members. The transmitter is operable to emit a locating signal that is capable of detection by a remote receiving device. The catching members include hooking elements or barbs configured to attach the tracking device to the target. The catching members remain in a retracted position where the hooking elements are generally concealed within the transmitter housing until deployed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Inventor: William K. Boyd
  • Patent number: 10262552
    Abstract: In a ball movement state measuring system with a ball, a sensing module, a wireless communication module, a power supply and an induction coil, the speed, rotation speed, rotation axis and trace of the ball at first movement state are calculated based on first accelerated speed and first angular velocity of the ball at first movement state and first movement result is obtained by the processor. The speed, rotation speed, rotation axis and trace of the ball at second movement state are calculated based on speed and rotation axis of the ball at first movement state, second accelerated speed and environment parameter of the ball at second movement state and second movement result is obtained by the processor. The ball is forced by gravity, applied force and air resistance at first movement state, and the ball is forced by gravity, air resistance and centripetal force at second movement state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventors: Ching-Lun Lin, Yu-Lin Wang, Yin-Lin Chen, Hsin-Hsi Li, Hong-Lin Chen, Pei-Yin Tsai, I-Tai Wu, Hsuan-Bin Huang
  • Patent number: 10174933
    Abstract: A positionable lighting unit for tools may have an LED light source powered by a battery with a control switch, all mounted upon a circuit board encased within a translucent and flexible casing. The control switch may then be activated though the casing without breaching the same so that a more sterile unit may be presented in those situations requiring sterility. The tool light also may have an adhesive, so it may be temporarily positioned according to a user's liking on a given tool. Emphasis is given to medical devices where a small field of vision and little room for movement may be prohibitive of desired lighting placement, but the light may be used on any suitable tool in any suitable medical or non-medical situation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Inventors: Gregory Douglas Phillips, Jr., Matthew Neil Lamont, Banjamin Harris Timmins, Quinn Tate, Jonathan LeGrand Curtis, Theodore Espiritu
  • Patent number: 10156830
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for detecting and calculating the duration of a jump effected by an individual, comprising the following steps: Detection of a moment associated with a landing following the jump, this step comprising a sub-step of detecting an acceleration peak of an amplitude greater than a first threshold amplitude, within the acceleration measurements provided by a three-axis accelerometer, on board a watch worn on the wrist of the individual. Detection of a jump phase, by detection, in a temporal window finishing at the moment of landing, of a succession of acceleration measurements between 0 g and 0.5 g during a duration greater than a first threshold duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Swatch Group Research and Development Ltd
    Inventors: Christophe Germiquet, Yvan Ferri, Michel Willemin
  • Patent number: 10124606
    Abstract: This invention is about a digital printing method of cover sheet of a flexible material of required features of density, flexibility and thickness. This method includes steps of printing a cover sheet of woven or non-woven fabric, by using digital or computerized printing techniques, either direct printing or by transfer paper printing or sublimation printing technique. The printed side of the cover sheet is laminated or coated with a clear film of flexible transparent material like polyurethane, thermoplastic polyurethane, polyethylene or polyvinylchloride. This laminated or sealed printed and coated cover sheet may be fixed to different fabric, foam or of outer surface layer of an article at which printing is required. The said article may be sport's good, sport's wears, dresses, footwear, furniture covering sheets and vehicle items covers etc. The novel method of making cover sheet enables customized printing at required articles at user request with many design printing possibilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Inventors: Nouman Idris Butt, Michiko Yoshida Mariam Siddiqa
  • Patent number: 10076685
    Abstract: This document provides a computer-implemented method that includes placing an athletic ball containing a battery on an inductive charging device; generating an electric or magnetic field, or both with the inductive charging device; receiving energy from the field or fields via a receptor located inside the athletic ball; and charging a battery inside the athletic ball using the received energy. This document also provides devices and methods for detecting events with an instrumented player-controllable game device, such as an event of a basketball or soccer ball passing through a goal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: Russell Brands, LLC
    Inventors: Kevin William King, Mathew Anthony Tyson, Mark Joseph Davisson, John Joseph Knittle
  • Patent number: 10077976
    Abstract: The illuminating projectile and projectile tail includes housing, a battery, and a light and lights up upon impact with a target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2018
    Assignee: BRT Medical LLC
    Inventors: Ernest Wynn, Xuechao Zhang
  • Patent number: 10022071
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes one or more processors that collect motion and physiological sensor data of a user from one or more sensors worn by the user, the sensor data comprising one or more sensor data vectors, generate an activity signature based on the sensor data, determine whether a signature match exists between the activity signature and a known activity signature associated with an activity type from a set of known activity signatures, and if the signature match exists, recognize a known activity type, otherwise if the signature match does not exist, generate an unknown activity type based on the one or more sensor data vectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Khaylo Inc.
    Inventors: Alok Rishi, Arjun Rishi, Alex Moran, Niranjan Vanungare
  • Patent number: 9964384
    Abstract: An electronic tracking system for obtaining geographic or other information about a targeted object from deployed ordnance. Ordnance can be delivered from any suitable weapon or weapons system, including hand-held or artillery guns, manned or unmanned aircraft, etc. The ordnance can be substantially any projectile targeted at a human, animal or other object. Once deployed, the ordnance can provide a variety of information about location, the target, the shooter, or the ordnance itself. Such information can be transmitted at any suitable interval, even time-delayed or upon a condition. Preferably, the system also contains a receiver to receive the transmitted information. Once received, the information can be then provided to users in any appropriate fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: Insights International Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Evan Parker
  • Patent number: 9916001
    Abstract: An apparatus comprises a sensor to be carried by a piece of sporting equipment and a non-transitory computer-readable medium containing program logic that operates different operational modes. The program logic receives signals from the sensor, determines from the signals whether the piece of sporting equipment is in a sport action state or a mode input state, records a sport action result in response to determination that the piece of sporting equipment is in a sport action state, and switches the program logic to a different operational mode in response to determination that the piece of sporting equipment is in a mode input state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
    Inventors: Robert T. Thurman, Thomas Gruger