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- the present invention relates to game balls and, more particularly, recreational sport balls having clocks or timers.
- timing or counts can be important. For example, in a professional basketball game, officials have a shot clock that provides a specific amount of time for the offensive team to take a shot. In recreational basketball games, often times participants wish to simulate the shot clock. Similarly, in recreational football games, often a “pass rusher” counts off a number of seconds prior to rushing the passer to simulate the time a professional quarterback would have to stand in, for example, the pocket prior to throwing a pass.
- timers can be used off the court.
- the basketball hoop can be modified to incorporate a timer that resets after each basket.
- simple timers require equipment to be attached to the basket or carried from court to court. This is difficult as conventional timers are relatively non-portable. Thus, it would be desirous to provide a ball with a clock or timer to perform these and other functions of timers.
- balls having a timer integrated into the ball are provided.
- the balls also have a sound generator.
- the timer is capable of measuring at least one time period and the sound generator can provide a sound indicating the end of the at least one time period.
- FIG. 1 shows a game ball having a timer in accordance with a possible embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 shows another game ball having a timer in accordance with a possible embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 3 shows a possible control panel 30 in accordance with the present invention
- FIGS. 4A and 4B show possible cross-sectional views of control panel 30 ;
- FIG. 5 shows another possible control panel 50 in accordance with the present invention.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B show possible cross-sectional views of control panel 50 .
- FIG. 1 shows a basketball 10 having a timer 12 , a control panel 14 , and a sound generator 16 .
- basketball 10 would also have a power source, which could be any conventional power source, such as, for example, conventional double A or triple A batteries.
- Basketball 10 can be any type of basketball, such as, for example, a NBA regulation basketball, other conventional basketballs, or other basketballs, such as a foam ball (like a NERF® ball), synthetic leather balls, plastic balls, etc.
- Timer 12 could be a conventional clock circuit, a microprocessor, a microchip, or other type of device capable of measuring time or counts.
- Control panel 14 could be simply a reset device for the timer to reset the timer for the next period. However, control panel 14 , which will be explained in more detail below, is not necessary.
- Sound generator 16 could be a microprocessor, microchip, or other device capable of generating sound. Generally, sound generator 16 would have a speaker (not specifically shown) associated with it that could be mounted on the control panel 14 or elsewhere on the ball. Further, sound generator could be more complex, such as a voice synthesizer, or less complex, such as a buzzer. Also, while timer 12 and sound generator 16 are shown separately for convenience, they could be combined into a single unit. Similarly, FIG. 2 shows a football 20 having a timer 22 , a control panel 24 , and a sound generator 26 . While the present invention is shown incorporated into a basketball and football, one of ordinary skill in the art on reading the disclosure would understand that other balls could be used.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 show the timer, sound generator, and/or control panel on one side of the game ball, it is possible to arrange the pieces along a geometric axis of the ball for proper weight and balance of the ball.
- the speaker and timer may be on one side of the ball, the power source (not shown) close to the center, and the access port (also not shown) to the power source on the opposite side of the speaker. Further, it is better to place the equipment as close to the geometric center of the ball as possible, again for weight and balance. To the extent the timer, sound generator, and/or control panel cause weight and balance issues with the ball, those issues can be corrected with a sufficient counter balance.
- a player would reset the timer 12 , which will be further explained in conjunction with the control panel description below, at the start of the desired count period.
- the timer 12 would begin counting, in this case, seconds until the shot clock period expires.
- the timer would send a signal to sound generator 16 that would generate a sound, such as a buzzer, indicating the end of the period.
- the timer 12 could send a signal to sound generator 16 that causes sound generator 16 to make audible all or some portion of the countdown period, i.e., sound generator 16 could produce a 10, 9, 8, . . . countdown to the end of the period.
- the count down could be a voice synthesis countdown or simply clicks that start at the 10 second point (or some other point such as 5 second). Moreover, the countdown could be a combination of clicks or voice synthesis, such as a verbal 10, 9, 8 . . . and a buzzer at zero.
- the timer 22 may be capable of counting several periods, and each actuation of the counting, which will be explained in more detail below, causes timer 22 to randomly select various time periods.
- a randomize could be integrated into timer 22 or provided separately (not shown in the drawings).
- the timer 22 may be able to selectively count between a 5 second normal rush period, a 3 second speed rush, and a 1 second blitz rush. Other time periods, of course, could be possible.
- timer 22 on each actuation of the timer 22 , the actual period prior to rushing would be unknown, which would further simulate an actual football game. Also, as one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize on reading the disclosure, the random feature of timer 22 could be a pure randomizer or, alternatively, it could be based some predetermined pattern.
- the player can reset the timer 12 to being the next period.
- the timer could simply being the next period after the end of the previous period without need for a reset. If the timer 12 did not get reset, but rather started counting the next period at the end of the pervious period, the entire control panel could be eliminated if desired.
- a reset device could be mounted in, for example, the basketball hoop that would automatically reset the timer 12 when the basketball comes within a predetermined distance of the reset device.
- a remote control style device could be used to reset the timer 12 .
- timer 12 could be voice activated by commands such as, for example, start, stop, shot, etc. to start, stop, or even pause the timer period. If voice actuation is employed, it may be desirous to use a microphone, which could be mounted on the control panel or elsewhere.
- FIG. 3 shows a possible control panel 30 for timer or clock.
- control panel 30 may have a reset 34 and a count period select 36 .
- Control panel 30 may also have a display 32 . If a display is used, the display could receive a signal from the time to display the current time, the time period select length (i.e., 24 second shot clock, 5 second rush count, etc.) Also, depending on the application, the display may be configured to count up or down with the timer.
- the reset 34 and count period select 36 could either be raised or depressed.
- a protective cover could be implemented (not shown) to cover the reset 34 and count period select 36 .
- actuating reset 34 would reset the timer 12 to the beginning of the count period.
- actuating count period select 36 would cycle through the available choices in the count period.
- the count period could be originally set for 24 seconds, but include options for count periods of 30, 32, and 15 seconds (notice the period length is arbitrary and a matter of design or customer choice). Actuating count period select 36 could cycle the count period between the various choices.
- the first time count period select 36 is actuated, the count period would change from 24 seconds to 30 seconds, the second time to 32 seconds, the third time to 15 seconds and the fourth time back to 24 seconds, etc.
- a display 32 would facilitate the selection by displaying the count period length on the display each time the count period select 36 is actuated.
- FIG. 5 shows another possible control panel 50 .
- Control panel 50 has a display 52 , a reset 54 , and a count period select 56 .
- reset 54 and count period select 56 have more of a slide actuation than a press actuation.
- the count period select 56 could have predefined spots on the slide to select time periods instead of cycling through time periods.
- count period select 56 could have 5 predefined positions for time period, such as, a first position for 15 seconds, a second position for 24 seconds, etc.
- resets 34 and 54 and count period selects 36 and 56 could be any style of actuator.
- resets and count period selects could be the same or different types of actuators.
- timers 12 and 22 , and sound generators 16 and 26 are shown mounted internal to the balls 10 and 20 , they could be mounted on the surface of the balls. Moreover, the timers and sound generators could be incorporated into the control panel. Alternatively, the control panels 14 and 24 could be removed and the timers 12 and 22 , and sound generators 16 and 26 could mounted on the surface or internal to the balls 10 and 20 .
- timers 12 and 22 and sound generators 16 and 26 could be preset to particular counts periods and sounds or preset to random count periods and sounds, etc.
- a receiver (not shown) could be incorporated into the balls to receive control signals from a remote control device.
- the remote control device would operate similar to the control panels 30 and 50 discussed above.
- the timers and sound generators could also respond to proximity signals (such as a reset for the shot clock when the shot is close to the basket), or motion detectors (such as the pass rush counting beginning on the snap motion).
- proximity signals such as a reset for the shot clock when the shot is close to the basket
- motion detectors such as the pass rush counting beginning on the snap motion.
- one particular embodiment of the invention includes a target area or strike surface, not shown.
- a target area or strike surface not shown.
- a player using the football 20 would snap the football 20 into his palm, hitting the target or strike surface. The snap and abrupt stop would cause timer 22 to begin counting a timer period.
- the time period counted could be preset to, for example, a 5 mississippi count so that each actuation produces a 5 mississippi time period, a random mississippi count so that each actuation produces a random mississippi count between predetermined counts (i.e., a random 0 to 10 mississippi count), or a cycling mississippi count so that the mississippi count depends on what point in the cycle the user actuates the timer.
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Description
- This application is a continuation in part to and claims priority from co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/014,297, filed Dec. 11, 2001, entitled “GAME BALL WITH CLOCK.”
- The present invention relates to game balls and, more particularly, recreational sport balls having clocks or timers.
- In many sports activities, timing or counts can be important. For example, in a professional basketball game, officials have a shot clock that provides a specific amount of time for the offensive team to take a shot. In recreational basketball games, often times participants wish to simulate the shot clock. Similarly, in recreational football games, often a “pass rusher” counts off a number of seconds prior to rushing the passer to simulate the time a professional quarterback would have to stand in, for example, the pocket prior to throwing a pass.
- In some case, such as the basketball shot clock, timers can be used off the court. Alternatively, the basketball hoop can be modified to incorporate a timer that resets after each basket. However, even simple timers require equipment to be attached to the basket or carried from court to court. This is difficult as conventional timers are relatively non-portable. Thus, it would be desirous to provide a ball with a clock or timer to perform these and other functions of timers.
- The foregoing and other features, utilities and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following more particular description of a preferred embodiment of the invention as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Further, the advantages and purpose of the invention will be realized and attained by means of the elements and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
- To attain the advantages and in accordance with the purpose of the invention, as embodied and broadly described herein, balls having a timer integrated into the ball are provided. The balls also have a sound generator. The timer is capable of measuring at least one time period and the sound generator can provide a sound indicating the end of the at least one time period.
- The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present invention, and together with the description, serve to explain the principles thereof. Like items in the drawings are referred to using the same numerical reference.
- FIG. 1 shows a game ball having a timer in accordance with a possible embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 shows another game ball having a timer in accordance with a possible embodiment of the present invention; and
- FIG. 3 shows a
possible control panel 30 in accordance with the present invention; - FIGS. 4A and 4B show possible cross-sectional views of
control panel 30; - FIG. 5 shows another
possible control panel 50 in accordance with the present invention; and - FIGS. 6A and 6B show possible cross-sectional views of
control panel 50. - Some embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. In particular, FIG. 1 shows a
basketball 10 having atimer 12, acontrol panel 14, and asound generator 16. Not specifically shown,basketball 10 would also have a power source, which could be any conventional power source, such as, for example, conventional double A or triple A batteries.Basketball 10 can be any type of basketball, such as, for example, a NBA regulation basketball, other conventional basketballs, or other basketballs, such as a foam ball (like a NERF® ball), synthetic leather balls, plastic balls, etc.Timer 12 could be a conventional clock circuit, a microprocessor, a microchip, or other type of device capable of measuring time or counts.Control panel 14 could be simply a reset device for the timer to reset the timer for the next period. However,control panel 14, which will be explained in more detail below, is not necessary.Sound generator 16 could be a microprocessor, microchip, or other device capable of generating sound. Generally,sound generator 16 would have a speaker (not specifically shown) associated with it that could be mounted on thecontrol panel 14 or elsewhere on the ball. Further, sound generator could be more complex, such as a voice synthesizer, or less complex, such as a buzzer. Also, whiletimer 12 andsound generator 16 are shown separately for convenience, they could be combined into a single unit. Similarly, FIG. 2 shows afootball 20 having atimer 22, acontrol panel 24, and asound generator 26. While the present invention is shown incorporated into a basketball and football, one of ordinary skill in the art on reading the disclosure would understand that other balls could be used. - Further, while FIGS. 1 and 2 show the timer, sound generator, and/or control panel on one side of the game ball, it is possible to arrange the pieces along a geometric axis of the ball for proper weight and balance of the ball. In other words, the speaker and timer may be on one side of the ball, the power source (not shown) close to the center, and the access port (also not shown) to the power source on the opposite side of the speaker. Further, it is better to place the equipment as close to the geometric center of the ball as possible, again for weight and balance. To the extent the timer, sound generator, and/or control panel cause weight and balance issues with the ball, those issues can be corrected with a sufficient counter balance.
- In operation, a player would reset the
timer 12, which will be further explained in conjunction with the control panel description below, at the start of the desired count period. Thetimer 12 would begin counting, in this case, seconds until the shot clock period expires. At the end of the time period, the timer would send a signal to soundgenerator 16 that would generate a sound, such as a buzzer, indicating the end of the period. In more complex arrangements, thetimer 12 could send a signal to soundgenerator 16 that causessound generator 16 to make audible all or some portion of the countdown period, i.e.,sound generator 16 could produce a 10, 9, 8, . . . countdown to the end of the period. The count down could be a voice synthesis countdown or simply clicks that start at the 10 second point (or some other point such as 5 second). Moreover, the countdown could be a combination of clicks or voice synthesis, such as a verbal 10, 9, 8 . . . and a buzzer at zero. - For a “pass rush” application in football, it may be desirable to provide a random feature to the
timer 22 to simulate, for example, a blitz. In other words, thetimer 22 may be capable of counting several periods, and each actuation of the counting, which will be explained in more detail below, causestimer 22 to randomly select various time periods. To provide the random feature, a randomize could be integrated intotimer 22 or provided separately (not shown in the drawings). In one example, thetimer 22 may be able to selectively count between a 5 second normal rush period, a 3 second speed rush, and a 1 second blitz rush. Other time periods, of course, could be possible. Thus, on each actuation of thetimer 22, the actual period prior to rushing would be unknown, which would further simulate an actual football game. Also, as one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize on reading the disclosure, the random feature oftimer 22 could be a pure randomizer or, alternatively, it could be based some predetermined pattern. - After the count period, if the game ball has a control panel, the player can reset the
timer 12 to being the next period. Alternatively, the timer could simply being the next period after the end of the previous period without need for a reset. If thetimer 12 did not get reset, but rather started counting the next period at the end of the pervious period, the entire control panel could be eliminated if desired. Instead of a manual reset on a control panel, a reset device could be mounted in, for example, the basketball hoop that would automatically reset thetimer 12 when the basketball comes within a predetermined distance of the reset device. Alternatively, a remote control style device could be used to reset thetimer 12. Also, thetimer 12 could be voice activated by commands such as, for example, start, stop, shot, etc. to start, stop, or even pause the timer period. If voice actuation is employed, it may be desirous to use a microphone, which could be mounted on the control panel or elsewhere. - FIG. 3 shows a
possible control panel 30 for timer or clock. As explained above, the features ofcontrol panel 30 are not necessary for the present invention. Generally,control panel 30 may have areset 34 and a count period select 36.Control panel 30 may also have adisplay 32. If a display is used, the display could receive a signal from the time to display the current time, the time period select length (i.e., 24 second shot clock, 5 second rush count, etc.) Also, depending on the application, the display may be configured to count up or down with the timer. - As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the
reset 34 and count period select 36 could either be raised or depressed. In order to inhibit inadvertent resets and/or count period selections, a protective cover could be implemented (not shown) to cover thereset 34 and count period select 36. In this case, actuating reset 34 would reset thetimer 12 to the beginning of the count period. Similarly, actuating count period select 36 would cycle through the available choices in the count period. For example, the count period could be originally set for 24 seconds, but include options for count periods of 30, 32, and 15 seconds (notice the period length is arbitrary and a matter of design or customer choice). Actuating count period select 36 could cycle the count period between the various choices. In other words, the first time count period select 36 is actuated, the count period would change from 24 seconds to 30 seconds, the second time to 32 seconds, the third time to 15 seconds and the fourth time back to 24 seconds, etc. Adisplay 32 would facilitate the selection by displaying the count period length on the display each time the count period select 36 is actuated. - FIG. 5 shows another
possible control panel 50.Control panel 50 has adisplay 52, areset 54, and a count period select 56. In this case, reset 54 and count period select 56 have more of a slide actuation than a press actuation. One advantage of the slide actuation is that the count period select 56 could have predefined spots on the slide to select time periods instead of cycling through time periods. In other words, count period select 56 could have 5 predefined positions for time period, such as, a first position for 15 seconds, a second position for 24 seconds, etc. As one of ordinary skill in the art would recognize on reading the disclosure, resets 34 and 54 and count period selects 36 and 56 could be any style of actuator. Moreover, resets and count period selects could be the same or different types of actuators. - The above reset and count period select controls are described in relation to simply single action style actuators or switches with multiple presets. It would be possible to incorporate a keyboard into the control panels. The keyboard could be a conventional alpha, numeric or alphanumeric keyboard.
- As one of skill in the art would recognize on reading this disclosure, while the
timers sound generators balls control panels timers sound generators balls - If a control panel is not used,
timers sound generators control panels - For actuation of the timer, one particular embodiment of the invention includes a target area or strike surface, not shown. Using
football 20 as an example, a player using thefootball 20 would snap thefootball 20 into his palm, hitting the target or strike surface. The snap and abrupt stop would causetimer 22 to begin counting a timer period. The time period counted could be preset to, for example, a 5 mississippi count so that each actuation produces a 5 mississippi time period, a random mississippi count so that each actuation produces a random mississippi count between predetermined counts (i.e., a random 0 to 10 mississippi count), or a cycling mississippi count so that the mississippi count depends on what point in the cycle the user actuates the timer. - While the invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to some embodiment thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various other changes in the form and details may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
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