Programmable Electronic Sports Target System with Real-Time Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current sports goal target devices lack the ability to provide real-time feedback and data analysis for improving shooting accuracy and timing, relying solely on physical interaction without advanced technology to measure and record performance effectively.
Innovation Solution
A programmable electronic sports target system with sensors, LED lighting, and communication modules mounted on sports goals or rebound devices, connected to a remote control system and mobile applications, which provides interactive training, data collection, and community sharing through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or RF connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional flat target devices with holes are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but real-time feedback and data analysis capabilities are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback by equipping target devices with sensors that detect ball impacts and transmit data to a remote control system. The system provides real-time feedback through visual indicators (LED lights) and data analysis, allowing players to immediately see their shooting accuracy and receive performance metrics, thus resolving the information loss problem without requiring complete system redesign
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a remote control system with computer and database as an intermediary between the target devices and the player. This intermediary collects sensor data from multiple targets, processes it through application software, and presents analyzed performance data to the user, thereby capturing performance information without directly complicating the basic target device structure
2Measurement precision
If electronic sensors and programmable modules are added to target devices, then real-time feedback and measurement precision are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the system into independent modular components: sensor modules embedded in individual target devices, communication modules, and a separate remote control system. Each target device contains a self-contained programmable module with sensors and indicators that can be manufactured and tested independently, then integrated into the overall system, making manufacturing more manageable while maintaining measurement precision
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical target systems with fixed openings and physical indicators with electronic sensors and programmable modules. Sensors detect ball impacts electronically rather than through mechanical means, and LED lights provide visual feedback instead of physical markers, thereby improving measurement precision while allowing for more flexible and potentially easier manufacturing of the target devices
3Productivity
If multiple target devices with sensors are deployed, then data collection capability is enhanced, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universality by designing a standardized remote control system that can manage multiple target devices simultaneously. The system uses a common communication protocol and unified software interface to control and collect data from various targets, allowing the same system architecture to handle any number of target devices without requiring separate control systems for each, thereby enhancing training efficiency while controlling system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple target devices into a unified networked system where all targets communicate with a single remote control system. Data from multiple sensors is consolidated into one database, and control commands are issued from one central point, reducing the overall system complexity compared to having independent control systems for each target while maintaining enhanced data collection capabilities
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AI summary
A programmable electronic sports target system. The system includes one or more target devices mounted to a goal with a net. Each of the one or more target devices has a programmable module disposed therein for controlling and operating the one or more target devices. A remote control system containing a computer and a database is connected to each programmable module to receive target sensor data from the programmable module of each of the one or more target devices for analyzing the data and for transmitting operational control data to the programmable module for operational control of the target devices having the programmable module disposed therein. Target application software within mobile communications devices receives target sensor data from the remote control device and to transmit operational control data to the remote control device.