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7566275 Golf putting training apparatus  
The present invention relates to a golf putting training apparatus comprising a reaction panel ( 2 ); a personal computer that computes detected data; a body having a display portion ( 3 ) that...
7321330 Ball measuring apparatus  
The present invention provides a ball measuring apparatus capable of measuring a trajectory of a ball from a hitting position to a landing position, the landing position and a stop position. A ball...
6842232 Electro-optical determination of target parameters  
Electro-optical measurement of distance and motion parameters of a target is obtained with high resolution by employing matched comparators for obtaining differences in arrival times of transmit...
6834129 Method of measuring rotation of sphere  
A flying sphere is photographed twice at a predetermined time interval and two static images thus obtained are used to measure a rotation of the sphere through an image processing based on a...
6793585 Swing measurement method, golf swing analysis method, and computer program product  
A swing measurement method of directly measuring a swing behavior without being influenced by flexure of an impact implement, such as a golf club or baseball bat is provided. In addition, a golf...
6520864 Method for tracking golf ball  
In a method for assisting a golf player in tracking golf shots comprises, a video camera is operated at one point along a golf course fairway to generate a video signal encoding an image of a...
6458035 Method of measuring rotational motion of a golf ball  
A method of measuring rotational motion of a golf ball. A hit golf ball is photographed by use of two cameras disposed along the traveling direction of the golf ball with a predetermined distance...
6375783 Method of transferring a sublimable dyestuff art image onto the curved outer surface of a billiard ball  
The method of transferring a sublimable dyestuff art image onto the curved outer surface of a billiard ball. The spherically shaped polyester billiard ball is initially molded with at least one...
6302802 Methods and apparatus for a portable golf training system with an optical sensor net  
An optical sensor net system for measuring the relational dynamic information of a spheroidal projectile. A support frame for the system may include light emitters that generate divergent...
6196932 Instrumented sports apparatus and feedback method  
An instrumented sports apparatus includes a closely spaced array of discrete sensor elements coupled to a contact surface thereof for converting a contact force between the contact surface and an...
6176789 Scoring method and apparatus  
The method and apparatus of the present invention scores a golf shot, such as a golf shot at a practice range, in order to provide a golfer with a meaningful index by which to measure their...
6159113 Baseball strike indicator  
Light indication apparatus for baseball includes a first light source for emitting first coherent and intense light rays of a first color in a first direction and a second light source for emitting...
6113504 Golf ball locator  
A golf ball locator system. The golf ball comprises a transmitter that transmits a coded signal, identifying the ball, and that is received by an array of receivers. The receivers measure either...
6042483 Method of measuring motion of a golf ball  
There is disclosed a method of measuring the motion of a golf ball. The passing of a club head to hit a ball is detected by a sensor. A detection signal is sent from the sensor to a trigger section...
5926780 System for measuring the initial velocity vector of a ball and method of use  
A system 20 for measuring the initial velocity vector of a ball 500 includes a first light sensing array 24, a first light source 28, a second light sensing array 30, and a second light source 32....
5863255 Device and method to measure kinematics of a moving golf ball  
A device for measuring the movement of a ball is a flat pad or a frame defining an opening with one or more magnetic field inducing elements mounted thereon. One or more sensor elements are mounted...
5860648 Golfing game including object sensing and validation  
An arcade game including an object sensor for detecting a playing piece directed by a player. A target field including at least one target receives the directed playing piece, and the sensor...
5846139 Golf simulator  
A golf simulator has a housing and three arrays of IR receivers and emitters positioned in the housing. A launch area is established near one end of the housing, and a user can launch a golf ball...
5833549 Sports trainer and game  
An arrangement for use in training players of a game during a simulated game session in the correct use of a game implement that has to be moved properly during an actual game to encounter a ball...
5743815 Golf ball and indentification system  
An electronically identifiable golf ball having a passive transponder implanted therein. The transponder is surrounded by a layer of elastic material which is then surrounded by a rigid housing to...
5682230 Test range for determining the aerodynamic characteristics of a ball in flight  
The test range is provided with a calibration system for calibrating the exact position of a light curtain formed by a ballistic screen. The calibration system uses a model ball which can be moved...
5626526 Golf training device having a two-dimensional, symmetrical optical sensor net  
The present invention relates to a golf training device capable of forming a two-dimensional, single planar and total symmetrical optical sensor net for detecting movement of a golf ball. The...
5087045 Putting green with adjustable topography and multi-ball return  
A putting green assembly, the assembly comprising a playing mat, a ball cup and a combination means for adjusting the topography of the green and for returning a plurality of balls, the combination...
5067718 Rolling ball speed and position indicating device and method  
A golf putting device includes a shell which presents a ball receiving chamber open at the front to receive incoming putted golf balls. A row of LED's across the front of the compartment may be...
4872687 Putting tutor  
A device is provided for measuring the direction and estimated distance of travel of a ball such as a golf ball over a generally horizontal surface. The device includes energy absorbing material at...
4836551 Golf game utilizing a shortened fairway having full scale realism  
A system enabling a simulated golf game is set forth and includes a tee area opposite an upright screen having an image formed thereon to provide a simulated visual appearance of the golf hole. It...
4751642 Interactive sports simulation system with physiological sensing and psychological conditioning  
Interactive sports simulation system for providing an actual physical trial of the sports performance to be enacted. The system includes audiovisual means for simulating an actual competitive...
4673183 Golf playing field with ball detecting radar units  
A golf playing arrangement which includes a fairway, a tee area at one end of the fairway, a plurality of radar ground surveillance units located on the fairway at successively greater distance...
4542906 Computer aided golf training device  
A golf training device for detecting movement of a golf ball and club head including a supporting body which extends toward the golf ball traveling direction. On one side of the supporting body...
4150825 Golf game simulating apparatus  
Apparatus for simulating the playing of golf includes a tee area from which a player may drive a golf ball toward a curved target screen in front of the tee area. Three arrays of optical sensing...
4063738 Golf courses  
A compact golf course is disclosed which, in one embodiment, simulates a conventional nine hole golf course. By playing on this compact course a golfer can approximate all of the swings that he...
3892414 Golf ball direction indicator  
A golf ball direction indicator in which a photosensitive element is placed in front of a golf ball mounted on a tee on a pad with three other photosensitive elements disposed in front of the first...
3837655 APPARATUS FOR DETECTING SPIN OF GOLF BALL IN INDOOR GOLF PLAYING SYSTEM  
In an indoor golf playing system, it is very advantageous if a golfer can determine the amount of side spin, i.e., slice or hook imparted to the ball. The ball is placed at a known point which is...
3778064 SIMULATED GOLF GAME DEVICE  
A device for simulating the playing of a game of golf utilizes a screen toward which a player drives a golf ball. On the screen are projected images of a golf course recorded on a film strip...
3759528 APPARATUS FOR SIMULATING THE PLAYING OF GOLF STROKES  
This invention is a machine enabling a golfer to practice golf strokes, striking a real golf ball against a net. Light reflected from the ball during flights is detected by directional detectors...
3643959 GOLF GAME  
The invention is a device for measuring the flight characteristics of a golf ball hit in the ordinary manner by a golfer from a stationary tee against a prepositioned target. The self-healing...
3501152 GOLF GAME  
2931656 Velocity controlled game circuit  
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