Data display on golf ball outer surface
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1. A golf ball capable of displaying at least one swing characteristic, the golf ball comprising:
- a calculator capable of calculating a value for at least one swing characteristic;
a cushion layer surrounding the calculator;
at least one intermediate layer surrounding the cushion layer;
a light source;
a display positioned relative to a the light source in a manner such that the display is capable of displaying the calculated value; and
the light source being capable of transmitting light to the display and thereby displaying the calculated value on the display,wherein the calculator and the light source are attached to one another and are capable of rotating independently of a rotation of the golf ball.
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Abstract
A plurality of layers and elements are incorporated into a golf ball to display values for various swing characteristics on a display layer of a ball. A calculator is incorporated to calculate a value of at least one swing characteristic. A weighted light source is incorporated to display the value on a display layer. The display layer is a substantially opaque layer.
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14 Claims
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1. A golf ball capable of displaying at least one swing characteristic, the golf ball comprising:
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a calculator capable of calculating a value for at least one swing characteristic; a cushion layer surrounding the calculator; at least one intermediate layer surrounding the cushion layer; a light source; a display positioned relative to a the light source in a manner such that the display is capable of displaying the calculated value; and the light source being capable of transmitting light to the display and thereby displaying the calculated value on the display, wherein the calculator and the light source are attached to one another and are capable of rotating independently of a rotation of the golf ball. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A golf ball incorporating a device for displaying a value for at least one swing characteristic on a layer of a golf ball, the device comprising:
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an encapsulated sphere disposed in a center area of a golf ball; a calculator disposed within the encapsulated sphere, wherein the calculator is capable of calculating at least one golf swing characteristic; a light source disposed within the encapsulated sphere; a weight disposed within the encapsulated sphere, wherein the calculator, the light source, and the weight are attached to one another; a cushion layer surrounding the encapsulated sphere, wherein the cushion layer is designed to permit movement of the encapsulated sphere independent of movement of the golf ball; at least one intermediate layer surrounding the cushion layer; and a display layer encapsulating the intermediate layer, the light source and the display layer being configured to permit the light source to display a value for the at least one swing characteristic at any location on the display layer. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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