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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7324663 | Flight parameter measurement system A portable flight parameter measurement system is a standalone smart camera which tracks the surface of an object in motion, e.g., a ball, and determines speed, trajectory, a spin axis, and a spin rate around that axis. The measurement system is particularly suited ... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7258609 | Gaming device having display with multiple radially translating indicators The present invention provides a mechanical display and indication for gaming devices. The display includes a set of symbols or indicia. The displays also cooperate with a plurality of radially spaced apart translating indicators, such as arrows. The indicators tran... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7220187 | Apparatus and method for computing and outputting golf ball putting instructions Apparatus and a method for computing and outputting a putting backstroke instruction for a planned putt of a golf ball during recreational play. A computing means includes means for initializing or customizing according to a specific golfer putting on a specific gol... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7104900 | Diagnostic device for analyzing a golf swing A golf mat similar to the type used at a driving range, including a hole for inserting a golf tee, with the addition of a pressure sensor (transducer) embedded in one corner of the mat, sandwiched between a top artificial grass and a bottom rubber backing of the mat... | 09/12/2006 |
| 6931163 | Method for converting the coordinates of image data by way of random offset of the picture elements In a method for converting the coordinates of image data, the positions of new picture elements in a new coordinate system are calculated by means of coordinate transformation equations from the positions of initial picture elements in an initial coordinate system. ... | 08/16/2005 |
| 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 swing analysis method and computer program product having computer prog... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6758759 | Launch monitor system and a method for use thereof The present invention is directed to a launch monitor system that measures club motion data and ball motion data. The system includes a club monitor and a ball monitor. The club monitor obtains images of the club before impact with the ball, and the ball monitor tak... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6651497 | Pitching training tool with indicator The present invention provides a pitching training tool, comprising a rod-shaped body portion, which has a hollow, cylindrical shaft portion that is lighter than a regulation ball, and a gripping portion, which is integrally formed to one end of this shaf... | 11/25/2003 |
| 6579190 | Ball motion measuring apparatus A ball motion measuring apparatus has a CCD camera having a multi-shutter which can open and close successively; strobes; a swinging speed measuring sensor; and a controlling/computing device connected to the CCD camera, the strobes, and the swinging spee... | 06/17/2003 |
| 5286028 | Golf swing training system A golf swing training system consists of a line having first and second ends, and a line support connected to each end of the line. A first line support positions the line closely adjacent a supporting surface, such as the floor or the ground, and a secon... | 02/15/1994 |
| 4958836 | Golf simulator In a golf simulator having a housing in which a display and a reproducing device are accommodated, and an arm to the distal end of which a ball is secured, the golf simulator comprises a bed plate which supports a horizontal shaft; a swingable bed rotatab... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4767121 | Apparatus for simulating play on a golf course or driving range A golf simulating apparatus is capable of simulating play on a golf course and/or a driving range. A pivotally mounted resilient ball member (38) is arranged to be impacted with the head of a golf club as the club is swung by the player. Special sensors a... | 08/30/1988 |
| 4429880 | Golf game simulator device A game simulator device permits the golf player to view a specific golf course or portion thereof on a television monitor and is provided with additional information relating to the lie of ball and its position in relation to the hole. The golfer then hit... | 02/07/1984 |
| 4120502 | Golf game apparatus An apparatus is constructed utilizing electromechanical devices only, for use as a game apparatus, whose rules of operation imitate those of golf, and whose action is responsive to skill of the operator. The apparatus is formed of a display unit on which ... | 10/17/1978 |
