Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods and systems for improving athletic performance by tracking objects hit or thrown at an electronic display
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Application No.: US17659841Application Date: 2022-04-19
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Publication No.: US11998799B2Publication Date: 2024-06-04
- Inventor: Thomas R. Frenz
- Applicant: Fine Road Enterprises LLC
- Applicant Address: US MO St. Louis
- Assignee: SmartMitt LLC
- Current Assignee: SmartMitt LLC
- Current Assignee Address: US MO St. Louis
- Main IPC: A63B24/00
- IPC: A63B24/00 ; A63B69/00 ; A63B71/06 ; G06T7/20 ; G06V20/40 ; H04N7/18 ; H04N23/90

Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to effective, efficient, and economical methods and systems for improving athletic performance by tracking objects typically thrown or hit by athletes. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a unique configuration of technology wherein an electronic display is located at or behind the target and one or more cameras are positioned to observe the target. Once an object is thrown or hit, one or more cameras may observe and track the object. Further, an electronic display may be used to provide targeting information to an athlete and also to determine the athlete's accuracy.
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