Systems and method for detecting events involving a sports ball
The method and system use angular velocity measurements from embedded sensors to detect and categorize events in smart sports balls, enhancing robustness and accessibility by eliminating the need for external data, enabling real-time feedback and analysis.
WO2026139557A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-07-02SPORTABLE TECH LTD
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SPORTABLE TECH LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-02
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method of detecting an event involving a sports ball. The method comprises: receiving measurements, including a series of angular velocity measurements, of the sports ball from one or more sensors located in the sports ball; identifying a flight period in which the sports ball is substantially freely rotating based on the series of angular velocity measurements; identifying a launch period preceding the flight period in which the sports ball is subjected to an angular acceleration based on the series of angular velocity measurements; and making a determination with respect to a launch event based on measurements of the one or more sensors in the launch period and / or the flight period.
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