Motion Activated Accessories for Bowling Balls

• US 20130085006A1
• Filed: 10/01/2012
• Published: 04/04/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Peeraya Nilwong, Theodore Bruce Ziemkowski
• Original Assignee: Peeraya Nilwong, Theodore Bruce Ziemkowski
• Inventors: Ziemkowski, Theodore Bruce, Nilwong, Peeraya
• Application Number:
  US13/633,116
• Publication Number:
  US 20130085006A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 473/125
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0683 Input by handheld remote control
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/00 Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/16 Angular positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/35 Spin
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/40 Acceleration
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/62 Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/803 Motion sensors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/54 Transponders, e.g. RFID
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/72 Means preventing unauthorised use, e.g. by lowering a tennis net
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/74 with powered illuminating means, e.g. lights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0003 Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 37/0001 Balls with finger holes, e.g. for bowling
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 43/06 with illuminating devices ; with reflective surfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0046 for bowling
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

Bowling ball accessories can add both amusement as well as educational value to the activity. Adding lights can make both a visually appealing display as well as a visual feedback to the bowler on spin. Adding telemetry sensors and recording devices can assist serious bowlers in their quest to perfect their game. Adding ID devices can assist in rental programs, anti-theft and personalization.

Claims

1. A bowling ball lighting system comprising:

a bowling ball;

one or more motion-activated illumination sources.

2. The system of claim 1, having sealed, diffused or clear covers.

3. The system of claim 1, having illumination sources that can be replaced

4. The system of claim 1, having one or more colors or having a rainbow of colors in one device.

5. The system of claim 1, having a remotely triggered, timed, enabling circuit.

6. The system of claim 1, having a separate device which can trigger the timer enabling circuits and keep track or use credits to allow for the system to be used in a rental, or limited time application.

7. The system of claim 1, specific illuminations in specific locations to show a specific spin.

8. The system of claim 1, such that the illumination sources might have batteries, might be rechargeable, or might be able to capture energy through motion, solar, or other source.

9. The system of claim 1, having additional devices to produce sounds when used for bowling, or returned to user, or colliding with another ball.

10. The system of claim 1, having additional devices to produce sounds when used including sounds that will insult or comment on your results.

11. The system of claim 1, Different color lights enabled for basic play and additional colors and/or display that illuminate temporarily when obtaining a Strike.

12. A bowling ball telemetry system comprising:

A bowling ball;

One or more sensors;

A recording device;

A communication device;

13. The system of claim 12, being having software analysis tools.

14. The system of claim 12, being able to record spin, speed and direction.

15. The system of claim 12, being able to record acceleration.

16. The system of claim 12, being able to record number of times the ball is used.

17. The system of claim 12, being able to transfer the information to another device for further analysis.

18. The system of claim 12, incorporating a simple display on the ball to indicate simple sampled data..

19. The system of claim 12, having a video camera linked to the spin data such that still pictures can be captured in the same attitude producing a sequence of pictures showing the same location each time (creating a video of the ball hitting the pins.)

20. A bowling ball Identification system comprising:

a bowling ball;

one or more remote identification devices.

21. The system of claim 20, having an ID device using RFID technology.

22. The system of claim 20, having an ID device using bar code or QR code technology.

23. The system of claim 20, using a remotely triggered device to enable functions within the ball.

24. The system of claim 20, using the remote ID device to alert bowling operators when a ball is leaving the center.

25. The system of claim 20, using the remote ID device to alert bowling operators when a ball is leaving the center by sounding a sound on the ball, a beep, buzz, or even a pre-recorded growl, scream, or other distress call.

26. The system of claim 20, having a ball locating procedure such that renter can find the same ball again.