FEEDBACK-PROVIDING SPORTING GOODS ITEM
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1. A feedback item, comprising:
- an impact object;
a sensor located on or in the impact object for detecting vibrations produced by an impact against the impact object; and
an optical feedback element on or in the impact object, connected to the sensor, for visually indicating information about the impact.
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Abstract
A sporting goods item, such as a ball bat, includes a sensor located on or in a body of the item. The sensor detects vibrations produced by an object'"'"'s impact against the item. The detected vibrations are used to determine the quality or location of the impact, or other information about the impact. An optical or audible feedback element located on or in the item visually or audibly provides information about the impact.
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20 Claims
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1. A feedback item, comprising:
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an impact object; a sensor located on or in the impact object for detecting vibrations produced by an impact against the impact object; and an optical feedback element on or in the impact object, connected to the sensor, for visually indicating information about the impact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A ball bat, comprising:
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a handle; a barrel; a tapered section joining the handle to the barrel; and a feedback system located on or in at least one of the handle, the barrel, and the tapered section, wherein the feedback system comprises at least one of an optical response system and an audible response system. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A feedback item, comprising:
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an impact object; means for detecting vibrations, produced by an impact against the impact object, located on or in the impact object; and means for providing at least one of visual feedback and audible feedback, comprising information about the impact, associated with the detecting means. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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