ILLUMINATION SYSTEM FOR A SPORTS BALL
First Claim
1. A sports ball comprising:
- (a) a first light source;
(b) a power source; and
(c) a first window located on the exterior surface of said sports ball.
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Abstract
An illuminated sports ball can be used for both recreational purposes and to aid in training athletes. The ball has interior light source(s), a power source and at least one window from which the light source(s) can be seen. In some embodiments the power source is a rechargeable battery that can be charged wirelessly via induction charging. In other embodiments the source is charged via linear inductive charging. The ball can also comprise an accelerometer. Data from the accelerometer can be used to determine how hard a user has kicked, thrown, and/or thrown the ball and can change the color of the light source to allow the user to visually see this information. In other or the same embodiments, the data from the accelerometer can be used to determine the type of spin being placed on the ball and change the color of the light source accordingly.
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18 Claims
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1. A sports ball comprising:
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(a) a first light source; (b) a power source; and (c) a first window located on the exterior surface of said sports ball. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. An illumination training system comprising:
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(a) an illuminated sports ball wherein said sports ball comprises; (1) a first light source; (2) a power source; and (3) a first window formed on the exterior surface of said sports ball; (b) a communication subsystem; and (c) a monitoring subsystem. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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