38th week of 2015 patent applcation highlights part 11 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150258337 | STIMULATION MANAGEMENT - A method including reducing a stimulation artefact of an implantable stimulator including a plurality of stimulating electrodes by obtaining respective information on respective artefact voltages at a first location resulting from stimulation by one electrode group or respective electrode groups of the implanted stimulator and determining an adjustment regime based on the obtained information that results in a reduction of the stimulation artefact at the first location relative to that which would be the case in the absence of the regime. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258338 | SELECTIVE STIMULATION SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PARAMETERS FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS - Devices, systems and methods are provided for targeted treatment of a variety of conditions, particularly conditions that are associated with or influenced by the nervous system, such as pain. Targeted treatment of such conditions is provided with minimal deleterious side effects, such as undesired motor responses or undesired stimulation of unaffected body regions. This is achieved by directly neuromodulating a target anatomy associated with the condition while minimizing or excluding undesired neuromodulation of other anatomies. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258339 | DEEP BRAIN ELECTRODE PLACEMENT AND STIMULATION BASED ON BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE TEMPERATURE - Systems and methods for deep brain electrode placement and deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment of conditions such as obesity are disclosed. In one example approach, during placement of a deep brain stimulating electrode in a target region of the brain of a patient, a temperature of brown adipose tissue (BAT) may be monitored, e.g., via a supraclavicular temperature sensor implanted in the patient, and used to identify an optimal location of electrode stimulation which causes an increase in BAT temperature. Additionally, BAT temperature measurements may be used to provide regulated closed-loop control to increase efficiency of DBS while reducing energy consumption of the pulse generator. Further, core temperature measurements may be obtained from the electrode in the brain and used to adjust DBS. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258340 | Multi-Electrode Implantable Stimulator Device with a Single Current Path Decoupling Capacitor - Disclosed herein are circuits and methods for a multi-electrode implantable stimulator device incorporating one decoupling capacitor in the current path established via at least one cathode electrode and at least one anode electrode. In one embodiment, the decoupling capacitor may be hard-wired to a dedicated anode on the device. The cathodes are selectively activatable via stimulation switches. In another embodiment, any of the electrodes on the devices can be selectively activatable as an anode or cathode. In this embodiment, the decoupling capacitor is placed into the current path via selectable anode and cathode stimulation switches. Regardless of the implementation, the techniques allow for the benefits of capacitive decoupling without the need to associate decoupling capacitors with every electrode on the multi-electrode device, which saves space in the body of the device. Although of particular benefit when applied to microstimulators, the disclosed technique can be used with space-saving benefits in any stimulator device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258341 | VISUALIZATION OF BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ON IMPLANTED THERAPY - An implantable medical device (IMD) system communicates to a user information regarding the surrounding biological environment and the influence of that surrounding biological environment on IMD functionality. This influence can be static or dynamic. Providing information on the biological environment can assist the user in determining therapy parameters for an individual patient with an IMD. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258342 | Methods And Systems For Controlling Blood Pressure By Controlling Atrial Pressure - Systems and methods for controlling blood pressure by controlling atrial pressure and atrial stretch are disclosed. In some embodiments, a stimulation circuit may be configured to deliver a stimulation pulse to at least one cardiac chamber of a heart of a patient, and at least one controller may be configured to execute delivery of one or more stimulation patterns of stimulation pulses to the at least one cardiac chamber, wherein at least one of the stimulation pulses stimulates the heart such that an atrial pressure resulting from atrial contraction of an atrium overlaps in time a passive pressure build-up of the atrium, such that an atrial pressure of the atrium resulting from the stimulation is a combination of the atrial pressure resulting from atrial contraction and the passive pressure build-up and is higher than an atrial pressure of the atrium would be without the stimulation, and such that the blood pressure of the patient is reduced. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258343 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ALERTING TO UNUSUAL/ATYPICAL PROGRAMMING CHANGES OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - An apparatus comprises a communication circuit configured to communicate information with an ambulatory medical device, a user interface configured to receive a programmable parameter for the ambulatory medical device from a user, a memory to store a distribution of values for the programmable parameter, wherein the distribution is representative of values of the parameter programmed for a patient population, and a processor circuit configured to compare a received value of the programmable parameter to a distribution of programmed values for the programmable parameter and present results of the comparison to the user via a display of the user interface. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258344 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS - The present invention provides both methods and devices for termination of arrhythmias, such as ventricular or atrial tachyarrhythmias. The device and method involves application of alternating current (AC) for clinically significant durations at selected therapeutic frequencies through the cardiac tissue to a subject experiencing arrhythmia. Methods are also provided to minimize or eliminate pain during defibrillation. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258345 | MODULAR ANTITACHYARRHYTHMIA THERAPY SYSTEM - This document discusses, among other things, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system. In an example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia system includes at least two separate modules that coordinate delivery an antitachyarrhythmia therapy, such as defibrillation therapy. In another example, a modular antitachyarrhythmia therapy system includes a sensing module, an analysis module, and a therapy module. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258346 | Method for the Treatment of Ischemic Stroke by Applying an Electromagnetic Field - There is disclosed a method for the treatment of cerebral ischemic stroke in a subject in need thereof comprising the steps of (a) identifying an ischemic area of the brain of the subject; and (b) applying an effective electromagnetic field to the ischemic area of the brain, wherein the electromagnetic field is effective to reduce local edema, to increase neuronal survival and/or reduce neuronal apoptosis. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258347 | TISSUE TREATMENT AND MODIFICATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to the fields of energy-tissue interaction and medical treatment. The invention also relates to a device for enhancing the surgical operations. The device also improves treatment, efficacy, and safety of procedures involving the application of energy to various organs, tissue, in animals and in treating the human body. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258348 | Laser Treatment for CNS Injury - Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for treating spinal cord injury. Techniques include using a diode laser assembly, a power source, a fiber optic cable, and a fenestrated tip. The power source can be connected to the diode laser assembly, with a fiber optic cable connected to the diode laser assembly. The fenestrated tip is connected to the fiber optic cable to emit a plurality of laser light beams produced by the diode laser assembly at a location remote from the diode laser assembly. The apparatus can be used in a method for treating a spinal cord injury. The method is carried out by providing a source of laser light having a wavelength in the range of 500-1000 nm and a power in the range of 5 to 500 milliwatts. The laser light is transmitted through an optical wire to a position adjacent a spinal cord injury site, with at least a portion of the apparatus positioned within a human body. The spinal cord injury site is then irradiated with laser light from the optical wire. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258349 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PLANNING A BRACHYTHERAPY TREATMENT - In a method and system for planning a brachytherapy treatment, magnetic resonance image data of a patient are acquired by operating a magnetic resonance scanner according to a magnetic resonance sequence that designates an examination volume. An area of the patient is positioned in the examination volume such that the magnetic resonance image data contain at least a part of at least one applicator for the brachytherapy, which is located in the patient. The magnetic resonance sequence includes measurement parameters that lead to a contrast between the at least one applicator and surrounding tissue in the magnetic resonance image data. The position of the at least one applicator in the magnetic resonance image data is extracted, and a radiation treatment plan is created using the extracted position of the at least one applicator. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258350 | CANCER SURFACE SEARING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention comprises a charged particle cancer therapy system used to seal a periphery of a tumor, such as through use of a proton or carbon ion beam searing the outer edges of the tumor, which prevents/hinders nutrient delivery to the tumor resultant in stunted growth of the tumor, halted growth of the tumor, and/or starvation/necrosis of the tumor. Optionally, a tumor sealing layer is formed using multiple passes, of a treatment beam of the charged particle cancer therapy system, across a tumor/healthy tissue boundary layer or voxel. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258351 | Motion Mechanisms for Ultrasound Transducer Modules - Various embodiments provide ultrasound treatment system characterized a transducer module ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150258352 | FREQUENCY COMPOUNDING ULTRASOUND PULSES FOR IMAGING AND THERAPY - Methods and devices for producing cavitation in tissue are provided. In one embodiment, a low-frequency ultrasound pulse is transmitted into tissue, a high-frequency ultrasound pulse is transmitted into tissue, and a composite waveform is formed in the tissue that has a peak negative pressure value that exceeds an intrinsic threshold for cavitation in the tissue. In some embodiments, the peak negative pressures of the individual ultrasound pulses do not exceed the intrinsic threshold for cavitation. In another embodiment, a plurality of ultrasound pulses at various resonant frequencies are transmitted into tissue, and the time delays between these transmissions are adjusted to allow the ultrasound pulses to align temporally and form a monopolar pulse having a compound peak negative pressure that exceeds an intrinsic threshold for cavitation in the tissue. Systems for performing Histotripsy therapy are also discussed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258353 | Multi-foci sonications for hyperthermia treatments using magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound - A mild hyperthermia treatment apparatus ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150258354 | BELAY BAR - An enhanced belay bar, comprising a rigid tube affixed to rigid plates, each comprising a plurality of attachment surface and attachment points to affix the belay device to a surface, and a plurality of attachment points to affix an automatic belay device to the enhanced belay bar. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258355 | FLUID MANAGEMENT DEVICE FOR EXERCISING ATHLETES - A fluid management device comprising an air filler assembly comprising a filter, a body, a mouthpiece and a flap valve, and a fluid deflector situated between the filter and the mouthpiece. The body comprises condensation collection guide channels located on an inside surface of the body behind the fluid deflector that direct condensation and saliva into a collection basin located behind the fluid deflector at abase of the fluid deflector. The first end of the flap valve is attached to the body, and the second end of the flap valve is situated directly beneath the collection basin. When the flap valve is in an open position, fluids collected in the collection basin escape from the device by dripping out of it. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258356 | FOAM PROPORTIONER SYSTEM - An integrated around the pump (ATP) foam proportioning system that combines the venturi eductor, metering valve and shut-off valve into a single unit. Furthermore, the metering valve stem is contoured to make the flow read-out substantially linear. The display is also designed with movable components to display a single flow at the selected foam percentage rate. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258357 | Fog-Cloud Generated Nozzle - A fog-cloud generating nozzle is disclosed. In one embodiment, a nozzle head having a fluid passageway is threadable coupled to a nozzle base. The nozzle base, which provides a threadable coupling to a water source, is disposed in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. An inner sleeve is rotationally disposed within the fluid passageway with bearing surfaces against the nozzle head and the nozzle base. Multiple discharge ports of the nozzle head and multiple discharge orifices of the inner sleeve cooperate to generate a fog-cloud having a magnified forward thrust component and enabled directional control. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258358 | DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING FIRE SUPPRESSING AGENT TO THE INTERIOR OF A CONTAINER FOR AN EXTENDED DURATION - A device for supplying fire suppressing agent to the interior of a container for an extended duration may include a plurality of chambers configured to contain and selectively expel the fire suppressing agent, a puncture mechanism configured to puncture a container, and a manifold in flow communication with the plurality of chambers and the puncture mechanism. The device may further include a controller configured to initiate expulsion of the fire suppressing agent from the chambers in a controlled manner, where the device is configured such that the fire suppressing agent may be first expelled from a first one of the plurality of chambers at a first time, and the fire suppressing agent may be expelled from a second one of the plurality of chambers at a second time that is later than the first time. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258359 | Portable Doorway Recreation Apparatus - A portable doorway recreation device for use on a doorway frame comprises an L-shaped frame. A first horizontal elongate bar is attached to a riser of the L-shaped frame and a second horizontal elongate bar is attached to a base of the L-shaped frame. A vise clamp is operatively associated with the second elongate bar, wherein with the first elongate bar sitting on a top of the doorway frame on a first wall side and the second elongate bar operatively associated with a second wall side, the vise clamp is configured to receive a portion of the first and second wall sides to prevent movement of the second elongate bar away from the second wall side. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258360 | LOW PROFILE PASSIVE EXERCISE GARMENT - Disclosed is a muscle specific exercise device. The device may provide passive or active resistance training throughout an angular range of motion. The device may be low profile, and worn by a wearer, such as beneath conventional clothing. Exercise of selective joints or motion of the body may thereby be accomplished throughout the wearer's normal daily activities, without the need for access to conventional exercise equipment. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training techniques. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258361 | Pull Training Device - A pull training device is provided, including a pull grip, a cable having an end connected to the pull grip and a power module connected with the other end of the cable and can pull the cable. The power module includes a power input unit and a power output unit. The power input unit includes a motor and a cylinder combined with the motor in a torsional manner. The power output unit includes a rotating wheel and a winding shaft. The motor is connected to the rotating shaft of the rotating wheel. The cylinder is connected to spokes of the rotating wheel. The winding shaft is coaxial with the rotating shaft. The cable is coiled on the winding shaft. In a rotation circle of the rotating wheel driven by a pull, the torsion formed by the cylinder and motor together changes periodically, so the pull provided for training muscles is not a single source. The pull changes regularly in a circle, thus the muscles are trained a quick contraction and relaxation mode. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258362 | ENHANCED BIONIC RESISTANCE SUIT - An enhanced resistance suit for use while training has a pair of compression shorts that have a plurality of attachment bands arranged in two columns down each leg. The attachment bands have at least one attachment ring secured on each in order to form a matched horizontal connectable pair. A user can removably attach resistance bands to the pairs to provide resistance while training. A pair of arm bands also have attachment rings connected to them and allow a user to removably connect a pair of arm resistance bands to a matching attachment band located on a waist portion of the shorts. A belt is provided to help secure the shorts. Shoes are used that also have attachment rings located on a heel portion and a toe portion to provide vertical jump training as well as calf muscle training. Sensors may be added to the suit to enhance use. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258363 | Yoga Brick Assembly - A yoga brick assembly which provides a secured internal storage area and improved grip system which also functions to secure the yoga brick assembly. The yoga brick assembly includes a top section and a bottom section each containing parallel recessed grooves for accommodating the grip system. The sections are joined together along a planar face and are releasably attached via the grip system. Preferably, the bottom section includes a cavity which can be used to store a user's personal items. The grip system includes two straps which are placed in the parallel recessed grooves and surround the sections and are secured at each end. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258364 | ADJUSTABLE PUSH-UP APPARATUS - Adjustable exercise apparatus described herein include a height-adjustable handle engageable with a base structure having an internal locking mechanism. The apparatus may include interchangeable handles of varying shapes. The base may include legs and/or surface-engaging feet which can provide additional stability or additional configurations. The internal mechanism selectively locks the handle into position at different pre-defined heights and, in some forms, includes a particular bearing arrangement including a push button release and spring closing. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258365 | Apparatus System and Method for Providing Adjustable Cranks in an Exercise Device - A crank-driven exercise device ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150258366 | UNSTABLE ROWING SIMULATOR - Lever-type rowing machine, whose main rigging dimensions meet the corresponding parameters of sweep rowing or sculling boat is mounted to the base frame by using front and rear elastic suspension so that the simulator makes it possible to rotate (tilt) about its transverse and longitudinal axes and move vertically, thus making it possible to simulate the boat swings on the transverse and longitudinal axes and movement in the vertical direction. In addition, the simulator has passive and active stabilization systems, enabling the athlete to maintain a balance, and stiffness of its front and rear suspension and stabilizer system can be adjusted depending on the weight and balancing ability of user. There is also a possibility to constraint the suspension thus ensuring full stability of the simulator and exercise regime, corresponding to the exercising on common rowing machines. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258367 | PERSONAL PORTABLE EXERCISING DEVICE - The embodiments herein disclose a personal portable exercising device for upper as well as lower body part exercises comprising a base board, a plurality of stretchable chords, a holding strip and a secondary base. The base board comprises a primary set of holes and a secondary set of holes. The base board further comprises a set of casing for placing a user's feet. The plurality of stretchable chords is attached to the secondary set of holes. The holding strip is attached to the primary set of holes. The secondary base is attached to the stretchable chords. At-least one shoe is connected to the secondary base further connected to the base board through the stretchable chords. The base board is held firmly against a stable and heavy object through the holding strip. The user place at-least one foot or hand into the shoe attached to the secondary base for exercising. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258368 | Method and Portable Apparatus, With Adjustable Resistance, for Exercising The Upper Extremities - A method and apparatus for exercising the upper portions of the human body. The apparatus is a “zigzag” configured rod that has rotatable grips on three parallel sections of thereof. The apparatus preferably can alternatively be configured or re-configured in a U-shape. A user, with or without the assistance of another person, grasps two of the grips and rotates the device around its central section to perform a wide variety of exercises. The grips' resistances to rotation are adjustable. A method is provided for using the apparatus to perform exercises beneficial for the user's arms and upper body. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258369 | THERAPEUTIC GLOVES AND THEIR COMPONENTS - A therapeutic glove includes two glove bodies. The hand is inserted into the inner body ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150258370 | Breathing and Respiratory Muscle Training Method and System - A software operated method/system for both breathing training and respiratory muscle training in which a user inhales and exhales via a mouthpiece through a hand-held breathing chamber so that pressure, time and direction of air breathed through the chamber is automatically measured. The breathing results are automatically processed and displaying on a remote screen as a real-time interactive graphic representing such air pressure, time and direction. The users base-line is established and a menu of training choices including interactive games is displayed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258371 | Interactive Athletic Equipment System - Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258372 | Collection and Display of Athletic Information - Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258373 | Athletic Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods in a Team Sports Environment - Systems, apparatuses, and methods estimate the distance between a player and a ball by transmitting a chirp (sweep signal) to a radio tag located on the ball. During the chirp, the frequency of the transmitted signal is changed in a predetermined fashion. The radio tag doubles the transmitted frequency and returns the processed signal to a transceiver typically located on the player. The currently transmitted frequency is then compared with the received frequency to obtain a difference frequency from which an apparatus may estimate the distance. The apparatus may simultaneously receive the processed signal from the radio tag while transmitting the sweep signal. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258374 | BOXING TRAINING DEVICE - A boxing training device ( | 2015-09-17 |
20150258375 | Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods - Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258376 | Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods - Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258377 | Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods - Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258378 | Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods - Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258379 | Athletic Performance Sensing and/or Tracking Systems and Methods - Athletic performance sensing and/or tracking systems include components for measuring or sensing athletic performance data and/or for storing and/or displaying desired information associated with the athletic performance to the user (or others). Such systems can allow users a wide variety of options in creating workouts, selecting and presenting media content during the athletic performance, etc., e.g., to help keep users entertained and motivated. In some instances, user feedback may be used, optionally in combination with objective data relating to a workout, to control features of the workout routine, to control the music or other media content selected and/or presented, and/or to control features of future workout routines and/or the presented media content. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258380 | Monitoring Fitness Using A Mobile Device - Athletic performance monitoring and tracking may provide multiple ways in which to track athletic movement and activity. In one example, an athletic monitoring device may include or be associated with multiple types of movement sensors and switch between the sensors or use both depending on various factors including type of workout. Workouts may also be tagged with various parameters including mood, weather, terrain, athletic equipment used and the like. In one or more examples, the parameters may be automatically determined based on location. User workouts and accomplishments may also be celebrated through messages from celebrities, family, friends and other users. In some cases, the messages may be triggered by various conditions. Coaching may also be provided to the user to help improve workouts and overall athletic performance. Running routes may also be automatically tracked, stored and shared. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258381 | Control Apparatus and Method for Exercise Therapy Device - Provided are a control apparatus and method for an exercise therapy device, including: an isokinetic load control part for holding and adjusting a target rotation speed value and a gain for a left pedal and a target rotation speed value and a gain for a right pedal independently, to thereby perform the isokinetic load control to control a load torque to be applied to the left pedal and a load torque to be applied to the right pedal independently; and a switch for determining which of the isokinetic load control for the left pedal and the isokinetic load control for the right pedal is to be used, to thereby switch a measured rotation speed value and a target torque value. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258382 | TREADMILL - A treadmill is disclosed that includes: a base portion; an elongate belt extending along the base portion and rotatably disposed about a roller so that rotation of the roller causes rotation of the elongate belt; an upright portion extending from the base portion, the upright portion supporting an interface; a motor rotatably driving the roller; an elevator having a driving element engaged with the base portion, the driving element vertically movable to incline the base portion to an inclination measurable by an inclination value; and a controller electronically coupled with the motor and the elevator and including one or more processors configured to perform a number of steps with respect to the treadmill. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258383 | Interactive Athletic Training Log - Systems and techniques for the collection and display of athletic information. Athletic data relating to a single person or group of people is collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed at a desired remote location so that the person or people can review and critique their performance. In addition, athletic data for multiple persons can be collected at a central location, and subsequently displayed to a user at a desired remote location, so that the user can compare his or her athletic activities to others. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258384 | Control Apparatus and Method for Exercise Therapy Device - Provided is a control apparatus for an exercise therapy device to be used to carry out interval training where a high-intensity exercise and a low-intensity exercise, which have different exercise loads, are alternately carried out, including: an exercise load setting part for inputting an exercise load and exercise time period for the high-intensity exercise and low-intensity exercise from an input device of the exercise therapy device and setting the input exercise load and exercise time period in a storage part of the exercise therapy device as an exercise program; and a display control part for displaying a timing at which an exercise intensity of the exercise program is to change next during the interval training on a display device of the exercise therapy device. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258385 | SWIM FIN ASSEMBLY - A swim fin assembly is configured to allow changing the swim fin and reduce leg strain of a human user. The swim fin assembly has a brace, configured to fit around the calf and ankle of the human user. A leg cover is attached to the brace with a first hinge connection. A foot cover is attached to the brace with a second hinge connection. A swim fin insertion is attached to the brace with a locking hinge. The swim fin assembly is configured to allow changing the swim fin and reduce the leg strain of the human user. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258386 | SWIMMING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a swimming assistance apparatus, which is worn on a user's both feet to provide the user with buoyancy, such that the user can float on water and swim in a good swimming style while repeatedly moving the waist from side to side like a fish, thereby reinforcing the user's waist muscles. Persons who have knee joint arthralgia or backache or persons who have disability in the lower body can use the swimming assistance apparatus for medical purposes, such as pain relief or treatment. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258387 | MULTI-LAYERED GOLF BALL WITH TRIPLE CORE - Disclosed is a highly functional multi-layered golf ball which prevents interlayer separation of a dual core, transfers force to an inner core without loss when hit by a golf club to provide strong repulsive elasticity, is not easily broken due to reinforcement of various physical properties and exhibits a suitable spin force and excellent hitting feel. The multi-layered golf ball includes a core and a cover covering the core, wherein the core includes a triple core including an inner core, an outer layer having a lower hardness than that of the inner core, and a binder layer bonding the inner core to the outer layer, the binder layer having a greater hardness than that of the outer layer. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258388 | MULTI-PIECE SOLID GOLF BALL - In a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core, an intermediate layer and a cover, the ball and the intermediate layer have respective surface hardnesses which are set so as to satisfy a specific relationship. Also, the respective initial velocities measured for the core, a sphere composed of the core over which an envelope layer and the intermediate layer have been formed (intermediate layer-encased sphere) and the ball are set so as to satisfy a specific relationship. In addition, the hardness relationship between the surface and the center of the core has been adjusted in a specific range. This golf ball is able to exhibit an excellent flight performance not only when struck by mid head-speed golfers, but even when struck by low head-speed golfers, in addition to which it has both a good feel at impact and an excellent durability to repeated impact. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258389 | Portable Tennis Racket Stringing Machine - The invention is directed toward a portable tennis racket stringing machine which utilizes an advanced string clamp and tensioning lever. The machine comprises a base, a mounting plate, and one or more string clamps. The mounting plate has a plurality of channels shaped for receiving one or more string clamp feet. The string clamp has one or more string clamp feet shaped for being inserted into the channels. The string clamp is secured to the machine on one side of the string bed and locks on the other side of the string bed. The lever comprises an external housing, a tension lever, a brake lever, and a tension spring. When the tension in the string is equal to or greater than the tension in the tension spring, the brake lever engages a brake which causes the lever to lock into its then current position. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258390 | ADJUSTABLE AND CONVERTIBLE PUTTER - An adjustable and convertible putter is provided for use with any of the conventional putting styles or with an underarm putting style. The putter has a head connected to the shaft with an adjustable connector that permits the lie angle and the loft angle to both be adjusted within a wide range of angular orientations. A shaft connector assembly may be provided on the shaft with a first portion of the connector assembly being assembled to the lower portion of the shaft and a second portion of the connector assembly being attached to an upper portion of the shaft. The upper portion of the shaft may be provided in a length appropriate for an underarm putter, a belly putter, or a long putter. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258391 | GOLF PUTTER - A golf putter includes a club shaft and a club head. The club shaft includes a club shaft body extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The club shaft body has a first linear portion defining a longitudinal axis. The distal end defines a tangent angled with respect to the longitudinal axis. The club shaft body also includes a curved portion between the first linear portion and the distal end. The club head includes a ball striking surface, a heel proximate to a first end of the ball striking surface, and a toe opposing the heel proximate to a second end of the ball striking surface. A club head axis is defined between the toe and the heel. The distal end of the club shaft body is connected to the club head at a connection point on the heel. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258392 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING GOLF CLUB HEADS - A golf club head with grooves is described herein. Other embodiments are disclosed. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258393 | IRON TYPE GOLF CLUB HEAD - Iron-type golf club heads are disclosed having a heel portion, a sole portion, a toe portion, a top-line portion, a front portion, a rear portion, and a striking face. The iron-type golf club heads include a flexible boundary structure (“FBS”) that is provided at one or more locations on the club head. The flexible boundary structure may comprise, in several embodiments, a slot, a channel, a gap, a thinned or weakened region, or other structure that enhances the capability of an adjacent or related portion of the golf club head to flex or deflect and to thereby provide a desired improvement in the performance of the golf club head. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258394 | Golf Clubs and Golf Club Heads - Golf club heads include a face member with a face having a striking surface and a rear side opposite the striking surface, where a rear cavity is defined on the rear side of the face member, and a rear member is connected to the rear side of the face member, such that the rear member is at least partially received within the rear cavity. A resilient material is positioned between the rear member and the face member, and the head also includes an engagement member rigidly engaging the face member and the rear member at a point between the heel edge and the toe edge of the rear member. The engagement member has a rigidity greater than that of the resilient material and may form a sole area of rigid engagement between the face member and the rear member. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258395 | Golf Club Head or Other Ball Striking Device Having Impact-Influencing Body Features - A ball striking device, such as a golf club, includes a head with a face having an outer surface configured for striking a ball, a body connected to the face, and a channel located in the body. The channel is configured to influence the characteristics of the impact of a ball on the face, such as by flexing or compressing in response to the force of the impact, exerting a response or reaction force on the face, changing the motion or behavior of the face, and other manners. The head may also include a pair of channels that have a gap between them. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258396 | MULTI-PIECE IRON GOLF CLUB HEAD - A multi-piece iron golf club head is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention utilizes multi-piece construction to incorporate geometric features such as an undercut into a golf club head that is forged. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258397 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION - Systems, devices, and methods relating to optimizing a weight distribution of a golf club for a golfer's swing, comprising monitoring one or more dynamic behavioral characteristics of said golfer's swing, and altering said weight distribution of said golf club to optimize said golfer's swing by evaluating said one or more dynamic behavioral characteristics of said golfer's swing, selecting a weight member from a set of interchangeable weight members, and installing said weight member into said golf club. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258398 | GOLF CLUB WITH IMPROVED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION - A weight member for optimizing weight distribution of a golf club, comprising a removable weight member configured to reside within a shaft of the golf club, the shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end opposite a head of the golf club, the distal end adjacent the head of the golf club, the weight member comprising a heavy weighted portion, the heavy weighted portion offset distally from the proximal end of the shaft, the weight member comprising a plurality of locating members, the plurality of locating members configured to limit movement of the heavy weighted portion relative to an inner wall of the shaft. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258399 | REMOTE CONTROLLED GOLF BALL MARKER PUTTING-ALIGNMENT DEVICE - A putting alignment device includes a base, a cap mounted to the base for rotation with respect to the base, and alignment indicia on the cap which indicates a target line for putting a golf ball. A remote control unit is coupled in communication to the base to issue instructions to the base. The device includes drive means in the base which rotate the cap with respect to the base in response to a signal communicated from the remote control unit, so as to move the alignment indicia according to instructions carried in the signal from the remote control unit. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258400 | Racket sport system and method of play for an aerial projectile game - A racket sport system and method of play for an aerial projectile game are disclosed. The system generally comprises of two truncated-cone or pyramid shaped containers, at least two rackets, and a game ball. The containers are targeted objects with an opening located on the top and on the front sidewall for game ball entry. Players of two-player teams are placed a distance apart as with the distance apart of the two containers. Teams take turns serving and receiving the game ball with their rackets to contact or enter the opposing containers for assisted or unassisted points. To win, a team must be the only team to score exactly twenty-one points or score the most points in the overtime round(s) when a tie occurs. Teams can also win immediately during any round when a player serves the game ball into an opposing container without assistance from their teammate. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258401 | RUBBER SAUCER TOSS GAMES - A tossing game is played using rubber saucers that are tossed at mat having one or more printed targets or at a foam ring. The rubber saucer has a flat rubber body with first and second major surfaces. The first surface has a covering that allows the saucer to slide when the saucer lands with the first surface facing downward. The second surface has the rubber body exposed so that the saucer tends to stay where it lands when the saucer lands with the second major surface facing downward. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258402 | BASEBALL BATTING TRAINER - A batting swing trainer, including a laser for generating a laser beam, a photodetector spaced apart from the laser so as to define a swing space through which a batter swings a bat and for detecting and sensing disruptions in the laser beam, and a microcontroller. The system further includes a speaker for emitting audible signals in relation to which a batter attempts to time swings and a user interface for a user to input pitch data into the microcontroller. When a batter swings a bat through the swing space so as to disrupt said laser beam, the microcontroller detects and measures changes in the laser beam and calculates bat speed, a ball contact time, and the difference between the contact time and the target time, and then provides to the user a visual indication of the effect of the swing. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258403 | Sircle Soccer - A collapsible soccer goal for playing and practicing variations of the traditional soccer game in a circular configuration at locations comprising and typically requiring smaller play areas than usually required for traditional soccer play. The inventive device comprises a multi-panel frame and net structure and appropriate netting and ground attachment devices to secure the netting to the frames and the device to the ground. The concentric circle lines establishing the play area parameters facilitate the unique form of soccer play described herein. In addition to the unique application of the device, the unique design and nature of this device, making it optionally foldable, collapsible, and light weight, facilitates its transportation to, speedy placement on, and removal from the area of use. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258404 | BASKETBALL RETURN APPARATUS - A basketball return apparatus comprising a frame, an attachment section, one or more flaps, and a basketball return mechanism. The attachment section, which is no smaller than a basketball hoop, is connected to the frame and configured to attach to a basketball hoop. The attachment section includes one or more sensors that detect and record the number of basketball shots passing through the basketball hoop. The one or more flaps are connected to the attachment section, and are configured to tilt downwardly and inwardly towards the attachment section. The one or more flaps, which are connected to and positioned around the attachment section, are flexible to absorb the momentum of an incoming basketball and are capable of directing the basketball towards the attachment section. The one or more flaps include one or more sensors that detect and record the data generated by the contacts caused by incoming basketballs contacting the one or more flaps. Based on the number recorded by the one or more sensors at the attachment section and the data recorded by the one or more sensors at the one or more flaps, the shooting statistics, such as the number of basketball shots attempted, made, or missed, are thereby obtained. The basketball return mechanism, comprising a sloped chute, is positioned below the basketball hoop such that a basketball passing through the basketball hoop is directed to a desired direction as directed by the sloped chute. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258405 | Toddler Snowboard Training Harness - A snowboard training device which allows a trainer to strap a toddler to the trainer while the trainer is buckled into the snowboard. The snowboard training device consists of a harness arrangement, which secures the toddler to the trainer. The toddler is secured to the trainer at points of connection from the harness to the trainer's front leg or both legs while the toddler also stands on the snowboard. The device allows the trainer and the toddler to snowboard on a snow slope with the toddler firmly attached to the trainer for safety and instruction purposes. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258406 | VOLLEYBALLS AND TRAINING SYSTEM - A volleyball training kit having a first volleyball, a second volleyball, and a third volleyball, each of the volleyballs being approximately the same diameter but having increasing weights. The kit also includes instructions describing a progression of use for the first volleyball, second volleyball, and third volleyball. In some embodiments, either the first volleyball has a weight of approximately 160 grams, the second volleyball has a weight of approximately 200 grams, and the third volleyball has a weight of approximately 240 grams, or the first volleyball has a weight of approximately 170 grams, the second volleyball has a weight of approximately 210 grams, and the third volleyball has a weight of approximately 250 grams. Also provided are single training volleyballs having different uses. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258407 | HORSE-RIDING TRAINING DEVICE - A horse-riding training device comprises a base, a body portion for supporting a rider, the body portion being displaceably mounted on the base, a neck portion pivotally connected to the base and a resilient element which resists displacement of the body portion and the neck portion with respect to the base, which provides a realistic simulation of riding a horse. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258408 | TACKLING TRAINING DEVICE AND METHOD - An example tackling training device includes a primary pad, and at least one arm directing portion providing an aperture to receive an arm of a tackler. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258409 | GOLF IMPROVEMENT AID - The invention provides a golf improvement aid having a plurality of inputs, a golf improvement aid having at least one input for receiving inputted data of a real game of golf of a user, a collator for receiving and automatically collating the input from the input means on a plurality of holes in the game of golf; a determinator for determining a model for the particular user based on the collated input for a plurality of holes in one or more games of golf of the user; and one or more outputs for outputting results or information based on results from the determined model. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258410 | ELECTRONIC GOLFING ALIGNMENT AID AND CORRESPONDING METHOD - A golfing aid system at least partially configured to be mounted on a golfer is provided. The system includes an optical system, an output configured to provide audio and/or visual information, a human wearable support, a first compass mounted on the wearable support, an optical system. The golfing aid system is configured to, when the wearable support is worn by the golfer, obtain a first compass heading from the first compass for a target location observable through the optical system, obtain a second compass heading when the golfer is in a golfing stance, determine, based on at least the first and second compass headings, whether a part of the body that supports the human wearable support is substantially in alignment with a direction, and provide feedback through the output, the feedback being configured to indicate whether or not the golfer is substantially aligned with the direction. Wherein the direction represents a substantially optimal alignment of a part of the body relative to the first compass heading to strike a golf ball along a path in alignment with the first compass heading. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258411 | GOLF ALIGNMENT ROD HOLDER - Embodiments of the invention include an alignment rod holder that holds an alignment rod at different angles to provide reference points and feedback for golf practice drills. The device is comprised of a centerpiece, which holds the alignment rod, and two base pieces. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258412 | FREE WEIGHT ORGANIZATION SYSTEM - A free weight organization system is described that prevents misplacement of the free weight plates on the weight rack. The system includes weight plates with recesses and keyed weight rack posts with corresponding projections. The placement of the recesses varies from one size of weight plate to another, preventing a weight plate of the wrong sized being placed on a rack post of the weight rack. The weight plates may also include a loading rest recess, with the keyed rack posts having a loading rest rod to assist in the correct placement of the plates on the rack. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258413 | Athletic Performance Monitoring Systems and Methods in a Team Sports Environment - Systems, apparatuses, and methods estimate the distance between a player and a ball by transmitting a chirp (sweep signal) to a radio tag located on the ball. During the chirp, the frequency of the transmitted signal is changed in a predetermined fashion. The radio tag doubles the transmitted frequency and returns the processed signal to a transceiver typically located on the player. The currently transmitted frequency is then compared with the received frequency to obtain a difference frequency from which an apparatus may estimate the distance. The apparatus may simultaneously receive the processed signal from the radio tag while transmitting the sweep signal. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258414 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR COMPETING IN THE SPORT OF BOX (PLATFORM) JUMPING - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for the physical exercise of “box jumping” and for implementing that exercise as a competitive sport. Rules and guidelines for such competitions are described, as is the use of a computer network such as the Internet, to facilitate many aspects of the sport and related competitions (such as ready match-ups with other participants, tracking of data, confirmation of performances, certification, training, and other functions and services). | 2015-09-17 |
20150258415 | PHYSIOLOGICAL RATE COACHING BY MODIFYING MEDIA CONTENT BASED ON SENSOR DATA - Techniques for providing physiological rate coaching by modifying media content based on sensor data are described. Disclosed are techniques for receiving data representing a target physiological rate, selecting a subset of files having data representing media contents to be presented based on the target physiological rate, processing sensor data received from one or more sensors to determine a difference from the target physiological rate, and modifying a presentation of the subset of files based on the difference. In some examples, the rate of presentation is modified. In some examples, the presentation sequence is modified. In some examples, a fading in of one media content and a fading out of another media content may be presented. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258416 | BASKETBALL SHOT-TRACKING SYSTEM - A basketball shot-tracking system comprising a wrist tracker, a net tracker, and a shot-tracking mobile application. The wrist tracker is worn on the wrist or arm of a basketball player and the net tracker is attached to the net of the basketball hoop. The wrist tracker and net tracker automatically detect shot-attempt and made-shot events, respectively, and asynchronously transmit messages to the shot-tracking mobile application reporting these events. The shot-tracking mobile application, which runs on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet computer, includes program instructions that, when executed by the CPU of the wireless mobile device, causes the wireless mobile device to automatically receive and process the asynchronous event data sent by the wrist tracker and net tracker, and to automatically tabulate, store and/or display the basketball player's shooting statistics (such as total shots taken, total shots made, shooting percentage, shot locations, and the like). | 2015-09-17 |
20150258417 | MOUTH-GUARD WITH INSERT - A mouth-guard to be worn by a user includes a main body including a channel, one or more gum protrusions, and a slot; and an insert configured to be inserted into the slot. The insert for the mouth-guard includes one or more liquid chambers and one or more initial orifices on the surface of the insert where each initial orifice is configured to transport liquid from the one or more liquid chambers to an orifice of the main body such that the liquid passes through the orifice of the main body into a user's mouth. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258418 | Method and Apparatus for Playing a Card Game - Disclosed is a card game that may be played either physically or virtually. When played with two players, a first playing card set is dealt to a first player and a second playing card set is dealt to a second player. Each playing card set contains six playing cards, having the values 0, 1, 1, 2, 3 and 5. A secondary card set is also dealt onto the table, physically or virtually, which contains secondary cards having as a value of Nothing, One Winner, or Guess. Each player plays a particular card from their respective playing card set, governed by the rules that the highest value card played wins, with the exception that 0 defeats 5. A secondary card is then revealed, which depending on its face value may alter the value of the playing cards or require each player to guess the value of the playing card played by the opposing player. A winner is determined by applying the first set of rules regarding playing cards as modified by the second set of rules regarding secondary cards. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258419 | Method and apparatus for conducting a comparing-card game belonging to a Finnish 27 family of table-card games - A method and apparatus for conducting a comparing-card game belonging to the Finnish 27 family of table-card games is disclosed. Source codes of various software applications are disclosed. Said software applications provide a software means for making a set of game rules. Given a set of game rules, said software applications enable users to do the following. Find the basic strategy. Calculate an estimate of the house edge. Conduct high-speed game simulations. Identify betting, card-counting and/or playing strategies that skilled players might use to beat the game. Apply counter measures against said strategies. Test the game for vulnerability to said strategies with or without the application of said counter measures. Source codes of various software prototypes are disclosed. Each software prototype enables the user to play an optional embodiment of a comparing-card game belonging to the Finnish 27 family of table-card games in real time. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258420 | TABLE GAME SYSTEM - A table game system is provided capable of identifying shuffled playing cards used at the time of the occurrence of a problem in a card shoe apparatus, thereby enabling an investigation of the cause thereof or the taking of countermeasures therefor. A card shoe apparatus | 2015-09-17 |
20150258421 | Kingdom Game - The Invention provides fun while testing one's knowledge of the Bible and teaches as you play. The invention is designed to be an interactive multi-player game, which includes a board, playing pieces and a guidebook that provides questions. The board is generally a square on which the players would move their pieces around the board. The board has colors on the squares while some squares have writing on them. The guidebook contains questions from Genesis to Revelation from the Holy Bible. The players must answer short questions correctly in order to move to the next space. Some questions are multiple choice, some questions are not short answer. The first player or group of players to land on “The Kingdom” square wins. Game may continue with other players for second or third and so on if players desire. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258422 | EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATION-BASED BOARD GAME - A method and apparatus are described to promote understanding and empathy. The apparatus may include a game board apparatus in which multiple players engage and learn information about each other. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258423 | RAINBOW DICE GAME - A dice game using regular, even numbered dice having different colors on each side and adapted for wagering on the outcome of any of several rolls of the dice, with the outcomes determined by each roll of the dice corresponding to predetermined values for each of all possible outcomes of a roll of the dice. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258424 | CHESS GAME VARIANT AND METHOD OF PLAYING THE SAME - A board game that includes a traditional chessboard and two sets of playing pieces, where the playing pieces correspond to that of Western chess, but where each playing piece (possibly save the king) has a top portion and a removable corresponding bottom portion. Each player also is given a second group of top portions that can be interchanged with the original top portions. While game set up and playing piece movement is similar to Western chess, a piece is not “captured” when an opponent lands on the same board square but “converted.” The opponent removes the top portion and replaces the piece with a different tone top portion to provide visual indication that the playing piece has been converted to the other side. That converted piece stays on the board instead of being removed with few exceptions. The game ends when one player checkmates the other player's king. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258425 | MAHJONG ROULETTE GAMING SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A gaming system combines roulette and mahjong gaming into a single new game for ball-effecting a mahjong event. The game may comprise a grouped series of roulette wheel assemblies bearing mahjong symbols and a plurality of balls respectively receivable in ball-receiving sectors for identifying a number of mahjong symbols. The group of mahjong symbols identified by the randomly received balls defines a wagerable mahjong event. Players may participate in the gaming in a player participation area, which area is opposed a theatrical or auditorium type visual display of the grouped roulette wheel assembly action. Players may input their wagers in the player participation area and watch the roulette action unfold on the visual displays. Certain methodology for effecting the mahjong event is further supported by the roulette medium. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258426 | Spindorphin - A method for adding appeal to an activity by integrating it with chance and reward through using a randomizing device or method involving a variety of action categories related to the activity and data categories that together serve as the inputs and outputs of the randomizing device or method and a prize for performance of the action categories. After being activated, the randomizing device or method produces an output that is performed by one or more participants and/or manipulates a reward for performance of the action categories. At the conclusion of action category performance, the participation prize is awarded to the participants. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258427 | MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF AN UNBIASED AND RANDOM ARRANGEMENT OF ELEMENTS IN AN INHERENTLY BIASED DIE - Systems and methods are disclosed herein to a die comprising a plurality of faces (N); and a plurality of elements (n), including an unbiased set of elements and a biased set of elements, that are labeled on the plurality of faces, wherein each face is labeled with one of the plurality of elements, at least one element is labeled on more faces than the other elements, and all the faces are labeled in an unbiased manner such that the faces are labeled by placing an element from the unbiased set of elements after every (N−n)/n occurrences of an element from the set of biased elements, when a count (c | 2015-09-17 |
20150258428 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHYSICALLY INTERACTIVE BOARD GAMES - A system and method for capturing images of a game space, detecting word or letter tiles added to the game space by a player, calculating a value of the added words or letters and adding the value to the score of the player during whose turn the letters or words were added. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258429 | Method and System for Physiologically Modulating Videogames and Simulations Which Use Gesture and Body Image Sensing Control Input Devices - Method for physiologically modulating videogames and simulations includes utilizing input from a motion-sensing video game system and input from a physiological signal acquisition device. The inputs from the physiological signal sensors are utilized to change the response of a user's avatar to inputs from the motion-sensing sensors. The motion-sensing system comprises a 3D sensor system having full-body 3D motion capture of a user's body. This arrangement encourages health-enhancing physiological self-regulation skills or therapeutic amplification of healthful physiological characteristics. The system provides increased motivation for users to utilize biofeedback as may be desired for treatment of various conditions. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258430 | USER CONTROL OF OBJECTS - Methods and systems for providing user control of objects or vehicles simulated in a simulated environment or virtual world are described herein. The user control may include various types of touch controls that may be used by a player to move the object or vehicle in a direction and/or at a velocity. The user, in some embodiments, may be able to select which type of touch control is used in the user interface. In some arrangements, the touch control may include a touch zone arrangement that can be changed based on a condition of the virtual world or a player interaction with a user interface. Additionally, in some embodiments, the user control may include one or more controls for removing one or more statuses that may be received by the vehicle. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258431 | GAMING DEVICE WITH ROTATABLY PLACED CAMERAS - A method to identify positions of fingers of a hand is described. The method includes capturing images of a first hand using a plurality of cameras that are part of a wearable device. The wearable device is attached to a wrist of a second hand and the plurality of cameras of the wearable device is disposed around the wearable device. The method includes repeating capturing of additional images of the first hand, the images and the additional images captured to produce a stream of captured image data during a session of presenting the virtual environment in a head mounted display (HMD). The method includes sending the stream of captured image data to a computing device that is interfaced with the HMD. The computing device is configured to process the captured image data to identify changes in positions of the fingers of the first hand. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258432 | GAMING DEVICE WITH VOLUMETRIC SENSING - A method for enhancing detection of a user's hand relative to a head-mounted display (HMD) is described. The method includes sensing a disrupted portion of energy by sensors integrated within a pad device. The disrupted portion of the energy is generated when the hand of the user interferes with the energy. The plurality of sensors that sense the disrupted portion of the energy produce an energy image that mirrors a current position of the hand. The method includes repeating the sensing continuously to produce a stream of energy images. The method includes communicating the stream of energy images to a game console for processing each of the energy images to produce a model of the hand and movement of the model of the hand. The model of the hand is at least partially rendered as a virtual hand in a virtual environment that is displayed in the HMD. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258433 | Low-Friction Synchronous Interaction in Multiplayer Online Game - Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing an online game. One method includes an operation for executing a first game board for a first user and a second game board for a second user. The first game board is created when the first user plays the game for the first time and the second game board is created when the second user plays the game for the first time. The method further includes operations for detecting a visit by the second user to the first game board, and for detecting a request by the second user to place a game asset in the first game board. The game asset is installed in the first game board when the first user approves the request, and the second user obtains one or more game rewards when the first user interacts with the game asset while playing the online game. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258434 | GAMING SYSTEM FOR MODULAR TOYS - An interactive computer game is described which works in conjunction with a number of physical modules that a user can connect together in different ways to form a coherent physical whole object. The game receives data from the object via a wireless link, the data identifying at least which modules form part of the object and updates game play based on the data received. At some point within the game play, the game presents an objective or goal to the user which the user can only achieve by interacting with the physical object formed from the modules. In an embodiment, this interaction comprises re-arranging the modules or swapping modules to form an object with a different visual appearance, moving all or part of the object and/or interacting with a sensor on a module in the object. The game may receive further data from the object during the user interaction. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258435 | MODULAR CONSTRUCTION FOR INTERACTING WITH SOFTWARE - A modular assembly system is described which enables interaction with an interactive software experience such as a game. The system enables a coherent physical whole object to be assembled from a core module and one or more peripheral modules. The core module includes a battery, processor and a wireless module which is able to communicate with the interactive software experience which runs on a separate computing device such as a smartphone, tablet or games console. Each of the peripheral modules stores a module ID and these IDs are collected by the core module and communicated to the interactive software experience. The user experience within the interactive software experience changes dependent upon the set of modules which are connected to form the coherent physical whole object and may also be altered as a result of manipulation of the coherent physical whole object or individual modules. | 2015-09-17 |
20150258436 | DATA STORE FOR A MODULAR ASSEMBLY SYSTEM - A data store for a modular assembly system is described. The data store comprises a number of records, each record relating to a physical module in the modular assembly system and comprising a module ID, an owner ID for the module and one or more properties fields. The properties field(s) define any property of the module and different records may define different properties. At least one of the fields in each data record (e.g. the module ID or owner ID) is verified by an authentication service. A user assembles two or more modules into a coherent physical whole object to act as a user input device to an interactive software experience. The data store communicates with the interactive software experience and causes a change in behavior of the interactive software experience in response to a check of the data records for each of the modules in the object. | 2015-09-17 |