Sport Object Illumination Core for Real-Time Motion Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems lack effective means to remotely monitor and control sports objects, such as hockey pucks and balls, to track movements and detect specific actions like shots or throws, which limits real-time feedback and training efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented system with a computing device and a sport object featuring a microprocessor, sensors, and light emitters, communicating via radio frequency, that converts sensor data into movement values, compares them to thresholds, and actuates light or sound indicators to provide real-time feedback on movement patterns.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If sensor data is collected and processed in real-time to detect sport object movements, then measurement precision and feedback timeliness are improved, but device complexity and energy consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds the illumination core containing sensors, microprocessor, and light emitters directly within the sport object (hockey puck or ball). This nested structure integrates multiple functional components into a compact unit, enabling real-time movement detection and visual feedback without significantly increasing the overall size or complexity of the sport object.
Solution Approach 2:
The sport object autonomously processes sensor data through its embedded microprocessor, which continuously monitors movement parameters, compares them against stored thresholds, and triggers light emitter activation without requiring external processing. This self-service capability reduces system complexity by eliminating the need for external computational devices.
2Productivity
If multiple sensors and light emitters are integrated into the sport object, then real-time feedback capability is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination core is designed as a universal module that can be integrated into different sport objects (hockey pucks, balls) with varying numbers and types of sensors and light emitters. This modular approach allows the same basic structure to serve multiple functions and applications, simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining training efficiency benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows flexible configuration of sensor types and light emitter arrangements based on specific sport object requirements. By enabling parameter changes in the illumination core design, the system can be optimized for different sports and training needs without requiring completely different manufacturing processes.
3Illumination intensity
If the overcoat is made translucent to allow light passage, then visual indicator visibility is improved, but structural strength and protection are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The overcoat is designed with differentiated optical properties in different regions. Specific areas are made translucent or transparent to allow light emission for visual indicators, while other areas maintain full opacity for structural strength and protection. This local quality variation optimizes both visibility and structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The overcoat is constructed as a flexible shell that can incorporate translucent or transparent sections without compromising overall structural strength. The thin film structure allows light passage in designated areas while maintaining the protective enclosure for internal components.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise tracking and real-time feedback on sports object movements, enhancing training and performance analysis by providing visual and auditory cues for users based on predefined movement thresholds.
Implementation Method 1
a radio frequency transceiver configured to communicatively couple to the computing device
Implementation Method 2
one or more light emitters actuatable to illuminate the illumination core
Implementation Method 3
at least one sensor which generates sensor data that varies based on change in sport object movement
Data Source
AI summary
A ball including a microprocessor operable to execute a processor readable code to convert sensor data generated by at least one sensor to ball movement values, compare the ball movement values to ball movement threshold values, and actuate one or more light emitters or sound generators upon ball movement values satisfying the ball movement threshold values.