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Ball machine apparatus

a technology of ball machine and apparatus, which is applied in the field of ball machine, can solve the problems that the machine has not incorporated additional utility to aid the user, and achieve the effect of improving the comfort of us

Inactive Publication Date: 2021-08-26
VOLLEY LLC
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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a ball machine apparatus with improvements that enhance its utility for users. The technical effects of the patent include adding a camera to provide feedback and calibration, using radar to track the speed and movement of the ball, and incorporating a microphone for voice commands. These improvements enable the machine to provide better feedback, make it easier to calibrate, and make it more responsive to the user's needs.

Problems solved by technology

Problematically, these machines have not incorporated additional utility to aid the user beyond just pitching or sending a ball to the user.

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[0004]While this disclosure is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and described herein in detail a specific embodiment(s) with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification and is not intended to be limited to the embodiment(s) illustrated.

[0005]It will be understood that like or analogous elements and / or components, referred to herein, may be identified throughout the drawings by like reference characters. In addition, it will be understood that the drawings are merely schematic representations of the invention, and some of the components may have been distorted from actual scale for purposes of pictorial clarity.

[0006]A first innovations is to add a camera. Existing machines have to be placed at predefined locations on the court / field and then the motor speeds have to be set by trial and error. Any movement of the machine and this process has to be repeated.

[0007]Using a camera, a determinatio...

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Abstract

A number of innovations are described for a ball machine (such as a tennis ball machine or a baseball machine). These include, but are not limited to, a camera integrated with the ball machine (as well as a second standalone camera), a microphone, a radar system, an integrated computer and a web portal. This provides substantially enhanced user interaction with the system and improves the overall utility of the ball machine and the enhances the user's experience.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 62 / 933,497 filed on Nov. 10, 2019, entitled “Ball Machine Apparatus”, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE1. Field of the Disclosure[0002]The disclosure relates in general to ball machines, and more particularly, to a ball machine apparatus that has a plurality of improvements relative to providing feedback and enhanced utility to the user.2. Background Art[0003]Ball machine apparatuses are known in the art. Among others, both tennis ball machines and baseball pitching machines have been used in the art. Problematically, these machines have not incorporated additional utility to aid the user beyond just pitching or sending a ball to the user.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE[0004]While this disclosure is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and de...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B71/06A63B69/40A63B24/00
CPCA63B71/0619A63B69/40A63B24/0021A63B2220/05A63B2220/806A63B2024/0025A63B2220/89A63B2225/50A63B2220/30A63B2071/068A63B2220/808A63B2225/20
Inventor WEINDLADER, JOHNWEINLADER, DANIEL
Owner VOLLEY LLC