An inflatable ball containing electronic devices

Abstract

An inflatable ball comprises a bladder 10 defining an inflatable interior of the ball and an electronics casing 20 attached to, or integrally formed with, the bladder 10 the electronics casing 20 defines a compartment 80 adjacent an inner surface of the inflatable interior of the ball and sealed within the inflatable interior of the ball, at least one electronic component 30 is located within the compartment 80 of the electronics casing 20. The compartment 80 is in fluid communication with the inflatable interior of the ball such that the compartment 80 is at the same pressure as the inflatable interior of the ball. The compartment 80 may include an opening closed by a seal 50 and a shock absorbing layer 40 may be included. The electronic component 30 may include an accelerometer or wireless charging. The ball may be an American football, a rugby ball, a soccer ball or a basketball.

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