10th week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 44 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100062812 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ENUNCIATOR ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present disclosure relates to a system and method for controlling the output level of an enunciator on a portable electronic device. In one embodiment, this is provided a portable electronic device, comprising: a microprocessor; an enunciator connected to the microprocessor configured to provide an enunciation in response to enunciation events, the enunciator having at least a first enunciation setting and a second enunciation setting; a sensor; a monitoring circuit connected to the sensor for providing a trigger signal in response to a notable movement of the portable electronic device; and an enunciator management module to: activate the enunciator at the first enunciation setting in response to an enunciation event; adjust the output of the enunciator to the second enunciation setting in response to a first trigger signal from the monitoring circuit; and re-activate the enunciator at the second enunciation setting. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062813 | POWER AMPLIFIER LOAD LINE SWITCH FOR A PORTABLE TRANSCEIVER - In a portable radio transceiver, a power amplifier system includes a load line switch that operates in response to a mode control signal to promote high efficiency in both a high-power mode and a low-power mode. The switching circuit is operable to couple the inductance to the shunt capacitance in response to a control signal indicating operation in a low-power mode. The switching circuit is further operable to decouple the inductance from the shunt capacitance in response to a control signal indicating operation in a high-power mode. In the low-power mode, the inductance couples with the shunt capacitance to decrease total capacitance at the output of the power amplifier. In the high-power mode, the total capacitance at the output of the power amplifier is substantially equal to the shunt capacitance alone, and the inductance essentially has no effect on total capacitance at the power amplifier output. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062814 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a first member having an opening extending therethrough, a second member coupled to the first member such that the second member defines, with the opening of the first member, an accommodating portion to receive a battery therein, and a hooking member protrudingly formed at the second member. The hooking member is configured to hook a portion of the battery received in the accommodating portion. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062815 | MOBILE PHONE FOR CONTROLLING DIVERSITY - A mobile phone includes a controller; a receipt adjusting unit for controlling receipt of the (RF) radio frequency signal and controlling receipt diversity under control of the controller; a first RF signal receiver for converting the RF signal received through the first antenna into a baseband signal to be transmitted to the controller under control of the receipt adjusting unit; a second RF signal receiver for converting the RF signal received through the second antenna into a baseband signal to be transmitted to the controller under control of the receipt adjusting unit; a transmission diversity adjusting unit for controlling transmission diversity under control of the controller; and an RF signal transmitter for converting the baseband signal transmitted from the controller into an RF signal to be transmitted to the first antenna and transmitting the RF signal to the second antenna under control of the transmission diversity adjusting unit. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062816 | Mobile phone protective cover - An improved mobile phone protective cover includes a plastic plate spread open and cut according to the shape of a mobile phone, and a lining and an external decorative element covered onto inner and outer layers of the plastic plate respectively. The plastic plate with the lining and the external decorative element includes a wing portion formed according to the shape of the mobile phone, and the wing portions are formed by bending the latch portions. The latch portions are fixed and combined with the periphery of the mobile phone directly and securely, and the protective cover can be combined integrally with the mobile phone in a simple and easy way without occupying much space, and achieve the purpose and effect of protecting the mobile phone. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062817 | METHOD OF DEFINING A COMMON FRAME OF REFERENCE FOR A VIDEO GAME SYSTEM - The invention relates to a method of defining a common frame of reference for a video game system. The system comprises at least two remotely-controlled vehicles ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100062818 | REAL-TIME INTERACTION WITH A VIRTUAL COMPETITOR WHILE PERFORMING AN EXERCISE ROUTINE - A portable electronic device for providing real-time interaction between a user performing an exercise routine and a virtual competitor. Some embodiments of the portable electronic device may include a sensor for receiving a plurality of user performance metrics associated with the user, a processor for generating a comparison between the plurality of user performance metrics and a competitor workout file associated with the virtual competitor, and a display for displaying a summary of the comparison in real-time. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062819 | Methods and Related Toy and Game Applications Using Encoded Information - The presently claimed invention relates generally to toys and games that are enhanced with encoded information. One claim recites a method of playing a computerized game including: receiving image or video representing a physical object, the physical object comprising information steganographically encoded therein, the information is carried by the physical object through alterations to data representing at least some features carried by the physical object; utilizing a multi-purpose processor configured to: analyze received image or video to decode information steganographically encoded therein; interrogate a database or storage location with at least some of the information to obtain at least one game attribute associated with information; and modify the at least one game attribute to reflect activity during play of the computerized game. Of course, other claims and combinations are provided as well. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062820 | Gaming Machine Accepting Side Bet And Gaming Method - A gaming machine of the present invention offers a special payout or executes a bonus game, in a case where a side BET has been placed in a card game using a player's card and a dealer's card, when a specific card pair is established by the player's card and the dealer's card. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062821 | METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT CONTROL RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN A RAFFLE - A process is provided. The process generates a predetermined number of unique sub-combinations of a set of game numbers, each of the sub-combinations having the same quantity of numbers. Further, the process prints a set of probabilities-based raffle tickets for a probabilities-based raffle game such that each of the probabilities-based raffle tickets in the set of probabilities-based raffle tickets distinctly corresponds to one of the unique sub-combinations of the set of game numbers. In addition, the process indicates a maximum prize that a single player having a probabilities-based raffle ticket with a full match wins. The process also indicates a secondary prize that each of a plurality of players having a probabilities-based raffle ticket with a partial match wins. Each partial match is distinct and has a same quantity of numbers matched. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062822 | PRE-PRINTED INSTANT WIN LOTTERY TICKETS WITH UNLIMITED NUMBER OF MAXIMUM PRIZES - A process is provided. The process generates an initial lot of instant lottery tickets. The initial lot has an initial lottery prize structure. The initial lottery prize structure has an initial lot size. Further, the process randomly selects an extracted lot of instant lottery tickets from an aggregate lot. The extracted lot has (i) an extracted lottery prize structure that has identical odds to the initial lottery prize structure without being limited to the predetermined number of maximum prizes in the maximum prize category and the predetermined number of secondary prizes in the secondary prize category, and (ii) an extracted lot size that is less than the aggregate lot size. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062823 | METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT CONTROL RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN A FREQUENCY PRICED RAFFLE - A process is provided. The process generates a predetermined number of unique sub-combinations of a set of game numbers, each of the sub-combinations having the same quantity of numbers. Further, the process prints a set of probabilities-based raffle tickets for a probabilities-based raffle game such that each of the probabilities-based raffle tickets in the set of probabilities-based raffle tickets distinctly corresponds to one of the unique sub-combinations of the set of game numbers. The process indicates a first price category and a second price category. In addition, the process indicates a maximum prize that a single player having a probabilities-based raffle ticket with a full match wins. The process also indicates a secondary prize that each of a plurality of players having a probabilities-based raffle ticket with a partial match wins. Each partial match is distinct and has a same quantity of numbers matched. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062824 | METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT CONTROL RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN A VARIABLE PRICED PROMOTIONAL LOTTERY GAME - The process generates a predetermined number of unique sub-combinations of a set of game numbers. Each of the sub-combinations has the same quantity of numbers. Further, the process prints a set of promotional lottery tickets for a promotional lottery game such that each of the promotional lottery tickets in the set of promotional lottery tickets distinctly corresponds to one of the unique sub-combinations of the set of game numbers. In addition, the process indicates a maximum prize that is won by a player having a promotional lottery ticket with a full match. The process also indicates a secondary prize that is won by a player having a promotional lottery ticket with a partial match. Further, the process provides at least a subset of the set of promotional lottery tickets to a plurality of players in the promotional lottery game. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062825 | METHOD AND APPARATUS THAT CONTROL RISK AND UNCERTAINTY IN A PROMOTIONAL LOTTERY GAME WITH A HYBRID PRIZE STRUCTURE - A process is provided. The process generates a predetermined number of unique combinations of a set of game digits. Each of the combinations has the same quantity of digits. Further, the process prints a set of promotional lottery tickets for a promotional lottery game such that each of the promotional lottery tickets in the set of promotional lottery tickets distinctly corresponds to one of the unique combinations of the set of game digits. In addition, the process indicates a predetermined minimum number of primary prizes. The process also provides at least a subset of the set of promotional lottery tickets to a plurality of players in the promotional lottery game through ticket sales. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062826 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONDUCTING LOTTERY GAMES - Systems, computer readable media and methods are presented that pertain to lottery games, which permit lottery players to reinvest their lottery entry winnings in one or more subsequent lottery drawings. In one embodiment, a method includes selling to a player at least one second lottery entry of a second lottery game in exchange for at least a portion of an initial payout, in accordance with at least one repurchasing action that corresponds to a repurchasing condition. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062827 | GAMING SYSTEM AND METHOD PROVIDING INDICATION OF NOTABLE SYMBOLS - The gaming device and method disclosed herein produces an indication of an appearance of a notable or designated symbol in a symbol display region while at least one reel is spinning. The indication continues while the notable symbol appears in the symbol display region and while the at least one reel is spinning. Different indications are produced for the different notable symbols when appearing in the symbol display region while the at least one reel is spinning. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062828 | Gaming machine with bonus game - The present invention is a gaming machine including a wager device for receiving a wager, an initiator for performing a primary game in response to the wager, a processor for implementing a secondary game independently of the primary game, a reel display for indicating outcome of the primary game and winning outcome of the secondary game on a reel and a payout device for awarding a reward according to the winning outcome of secondary game, wherein the initiator works independently of the processor. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062829 | GAMING MACHINE WITH SYMBOL-SPECIFIC MULTIPLIERS - A method for use with a gaming machine that is arranged to select symbols, present the symbols on a display and award an award if a winning outcome occurs. The method includes initialising a plurality of award adjustors, each award adjustor being associated with a corresponding symbol in a specified set of symbols, changing a value of each said award adjustor in response to a game event that involves the presentation of the corresponding symbol on the display; and if the winning outcome comprises a symbol from the specified set, adjusting the award dependent on the award adjustor associated with the symbol in the winning outcome. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062830 | WAGERING GAME HAVING BONUS-AWARD FEATURE WITH CHANGING STATE - A gaming system for conducting a wagering game includes a display arrangement for displaying a video image overlaying a game display. The video image includes special symbols for indicating a bonus-award feature having a changing state. The changing state is continually updated or modified based on outcomes of the wagering game as displayed on the game display. The gaming system further includes a controller operative to cause the bonus-award feature to provide an award to the player in response to the state of the bonus-award feature meeting certain criteria. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062831 | Game of chance and fortune - A game of chance comprising a playing field having a plurality of interconnected wagering sites, wherein each wagering site comprises a unique potential outcome display inside the wagering site; and a plurality of random event generators, each random event generator comprising a plurality of events, each event having a unique probability of occurrence. Players can also place wagers in combination wagering sites and multi-round wagering sites. Wagering sites may also display fortunes. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062832 | GAMING MACHINE THAT PREVENTS GAME FROM CONTINUING WITHOUT DICE POSITION AND DOTS CHANGING - A gaming machine receives capturing data from an infrared camera, determines a position, classification, and number of dots of dice based on the capturing data thus received, stores the position, classification, and number of dots thus determined in RAM for each game, and compares the position, classification, and number of dots for each of the dice stored in the RAM in a previous game with a position, classification, and number of dots for each of the dice stored in the RAM in a present game. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062833 | Portable Gaming Machine Emergency Shut Down Circuitry - A portable casino gaming device includes a data preservation system and is operable to monitor movement activity relating to the portable gaming device, and generate movement information relating to movements of the portable gaming device. In at least one embodiment, the movement information includes at least one of: data relating to rotation of the portable gaming device, data relating to displacement of the portable gaming device, data relating to velocity of the portable gaming device, data relating to acceleration of the portable gaming device, and/or data relating to an orientation of the portable gaming device. The portable gaming device may also be operable to analyze the movement information with respect to a first set of threshold criteria in order to detect an occurrence of a first critical condition or event at the portable gaming device, and to initiate at least one action in response to detection of the first critical condition or event. In at least one embodiment, the at least one action includes automatically initiating at least one operation to save selected gaming information in non-volatile memory, wherein the selected gaming information includes information relating to game play conducted at the portable gaming device. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062834 | Player controls - The patent involves the use of a personal Storage Device with memory which can store the unique biometrics of its registered owner for the purposes of identification; can record the unique biometrics of any person attempting to use the device; can confirm whether the user is the registered owner of the device; can control access to electronic devices and their consumption; can monitor and record the operational activity of its user; can store pre-defined value, duration and budgetary constraints; can compare operational activity to pre-defined values, durations and budgetary constraints; can store legal tender value; can visually indicate when it is electronically operative; can be electronically locked and de-activated; and can connect and communicate directly or remotely to other electronic devices. The device can be used in the identification and elimination of problem gamblers from gaining personal access to electronic gaming machines and other gambling devices or services whilst either physically present at a gambling venue or through their remote access to a gambling venue or gambling service via the internet, interactive television, intranets, extraneous, telephones or other digital communication services. In its USB derivative format the device can connect directly or remotely to the ubiquitous USB outlet of electronic devices without the need for additional and expensive electronic reader or writer hardware | 2010-03-11 |
20100062835 | Configuring Networked Entertainment Devices - Pay to play entertainment machines or devices for gaming, gambling and other entertainment functions used in public spaces such as bars, clubs etc are networked and centrally controlled. A set of schedules is established, each schedule defining a set of attributes for operation of an entertainment device and stored in a database. Each entertainment device in the network is associated with one or more groups of devices, each group having a specified one of said schedules. For each entertainment device in the network, all the schedules that apply to that device are used to determine a subset of attributes that shall prevail in that device and the device is then automatically configured to have that subset of attributes. Event messages generated in each entertainment device are transmitted to a central messaging server on a real-time or batch process basis according to a priority level. The messaging server forwards subsets of the event messages to respective subscriber entities according to a classification and/or attribute of the messages and as determined by a subscription profile of the subscribing entities. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062836 | PARTIAL CREDITS CASHOUT METHOD - A system or method providing a player an ability to cashout a portion of credits accumulated during gaming. Anonymous cashing out of credit is available to a player through routes both external and internal to a gaming machine. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062837 | PARTIAL CREDITS CASHOUT SYSTEM - A system or method providing a player to cashout half of credits accumulated during gaming. Anonymous cashing out of credit is available to a player through routes both external and internal to a gaming machine. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062838 | FLEXIBLE DETERMINATION OF GAMING AND SERVICES - According to some implementations, when a patron requests unavailable goods and/or services, at least one alternative option may be offered to that patron. The alternative option(s) may be determined in a variety of ways. For example, the patron's preferences may be compared to a database of available options. However, casino preferences and/or third party preferences may also be considered when determining an alternative option. In some instances, casino preferences and/or third party preferences may be accorded more weight than the preferences of at least some patrons. In some such implementations, however, third party preferences will be accorded less weight than the preferences of certain patrons, e.g., those patrons having a relatively high expected economic value to the gaming establishment. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062839 | GAMING MACHINE THAT CAN MOVE CHIP BET TO ANOTHER REGION - A gaming machine detects a player touching a bet region on which an existing bet is placed and, upon detecting that another bet region has been touched thereafter, dynamically displays a chip displayed on the bet region on which an existing bet is placed so as to move to the other bet region. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062840 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SOCIAL NETWORKING IN A GAMING ENVIRONMENT - Social networking functions may be provided in systems implemented in a gaming setting which uses information relating to players. In one implementation, a social network is provided that revolves around real-world gaming that takes place within a lawful gaming establishment. Gaming establishments accept wagers from players to play different types of games, including pure games of chance (e.g., video slots, video poker, etc.), table games, and other games involving various levels of skill. Because social networks are not designed for the gaming experience, one that integrates with the gaming and environment provides many benefits to both the player and the gaming establishment. In some implementations, such a social network may encompass the casino management network (e.g., a server-based gaming system), the players' computer at home, a mobile device (e.g., a PDA, cell phone, etc.) and/or any other Internet-enabled device. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062841 | AUTOMATIC WAGERING GAME GENERATOR - Apparatus, systems, architectures, and methods provide a wagering game machine with instrumentality to enable a wagering game that may be automatically generated from identification of an activation event. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062842 | Amusement System Having Central Credit Card Transaction Terminal - An amusement system includes at least one amusement device having a video touchscreen, a controller, and a memory. The memory stores a plurality of electronic games playable on the amusement device using the video touchscreen. The amusement device is operable upon payment by a user. A credit card transaction terminal is operable to receive the payment by the user and is separate from the amusement device. A method of operating an amusement device, operable once one or more playable credits are obtained by a user, includes establishing a user account. The user account is configured to store money for a user for obtaining playable credits. Money is deposited into the player account. At least a portion of any deposited money that has not been used to obtain playable credits after a predetermined amount of time is withdrawn. The withdrawn money is unavailable to the user. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062843 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR AN ACCOUNT BASED GAMING SYSTEM - Apparatus, systems, architectures, and methods provide instrumentality to assign a game instance as an account owner in a gaming system and to convey owner functions in the gaming system to the game instance. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062844 | AUTHENTICATION AND VALIDATION SYSTEMS FOR GAMING DEVICES - Systems and methods for authenticating and validating a device are disclosed herein. In one method, a manifest file is created for a gaming component, wherein the manifest file includes contents of each file from the gaming component. A digital signature is generated for each file from the gaming component, wherein the digital signature is created by using the contents of each file. Each digital signature is saved with each file in the manifest file. A digital signature calculation is performed on a file accessed during a bootup process. The contents of the accessed file are validated by comparing the calculated digital signature to the saved digital signature, and an error message is presented on a video display when the contents of the accessed file is not validated. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062845 | Automated table chip-change screen feature - A system for playing a live game of chance using electronic wagering and enabling player-initiated change of denomination of virtual chips is disclosed. The system uses a gaming table equipped with a card reading apparatus and multiple dual mode player/dealer displays, each with a player interface. Physical playing cards are electronically read and delivered to the casino table. Electronic information of at least one of rank and count is provided to a game processor. The game processor also sends and receives player information to and from a player display. The player display is divided into two segments, the first segment displaying player information and a second segment displaying dealer information. The player enters wagers and other play decisions through the player interface. The system displays information useful to the player on the first area and information useful to the dealer on the second segment at appropriate intervals. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062846 | Method and System for Multiplayer Multifunctional Electronic Surface Gaming Apparatus - A method for electronic board game play by producing on a display surface a first image which is a field of play image that senses at least one object on the display surface. The object is proximate or in contact with the display surface thus forming on a table-top horizontal display surface, at least one game piece image overlaid on the field of play image, and determined by sensing a position of the object on the display surface. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062847 | Electronic gaming system and method - A games system and method, the system comprising: a storage reader for reading a game application from a storage medium; a memory storing a communications client application; a network interface for receiving data from a remote user via a packet-based communication network; and processing apparatus arranged to execute the game application and the client application. The communication client is programmed to establish bidirectional video communications via the network interface and packet-based communication network, including receiving video data from a remote user. The game application comprises image recognition software programmed to receive the video data from the client application, recognise a predetermined image element in the received video data, and track the motion of that element to generate motion tracking data. The game application further comprises game logic programmed to control aspects of the game based on the motion tracking data. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062848 | Vehicle entertainment system operable by a remote device and method for remotely operating a vehicle entertainment system - A vehicle entertainment system is operable by a device remote from the entertainment system. The entertainment system includes an entertainment console including a plurality of entertainment applications. Each of the plurality of entertainment applications is adapted to receive and process an entertainment medium. The entertainment console includes an application program interface adapted to operate the plurality of entertainment applications and select an entertainment media. The entertainment console generates an output signal corresponding to the selected entertainment media. An output unit receives the output signal and generates an output corresponding to the selected entertainment medium. A wireless communication device is adapted to send and receive signals between the entertainment console and the remote device such that the application program interface is accessible using the remote device. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062849 | Method for creating and releasing video games with movie machinima and creating interactive educational machinima of the great books and classics - Opportunity abounds for machinima, games, and worlds based upon the Great Books and Classics, epic films, and historical events. Machinima, video games, and virtual worlds lack character, soul, and story, as has been well-documented throughout the literature and in prior art. A novel form of machinima and virtual worlds loyally based on Great Books is envisioned, as well as a novel manner for releasing video games based on movies with complete machinima renderings of the films the games are based on. A method for allowing players or viewers to view the action, from great books or films, from all angles and interact with it is proposed. Commercial, artistic, educational, actor-training, and other exalted opportunities will abound as soulful machinima and worlds based upon the classics are realized, beginning with machinima loyal to epic stories, and allowing a spectrum of player interactions, where the player's ideas and actions have varying consequences. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062850 | VIDEO GAME PROCESSING APPARATUS, METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR CONTROLLING PROGRESS OF A VIDEO GAME - A video game processing apparatus for controlling progress of a video game is provided. The video game is used to simulate resale business of goods on a display screen of an image display apparatus. The image display apparatus is caused to distinguishably display dealer characters and buyer characters on the display screen of the image display apparatus. Arbitrary goods for the purpose of buying are associated with each of the buyer characters. A buying process of goods from the selected dealer character is executed when a player selects any from the dealer characters. A resale process of goods to the selected buyer character is executed when the player selects any from the buyer characters. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062851 | GAMING MACHINE THAT DISPLAYS INSTRUCTION IMAGE OF GAME INPUT OPERATION ON DISPLAY - A gaming machine displays a bet start instructional image on a dealer used display, displays a bet end instructional image in response to a predetermined lapse of time after receiving a bet start instruction signal from a touch panel, and controls an oscillation motor to cause a playing board to oscillate after receiving a bet end instruction signal from the touch panel. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062852 | GAME MACHINE WITH GUIDE PATH NOT BLOCKED BY GAME MEDIA - A gaming machine includes at least a cabinet, a hopper unit, an insertion slot to which a game medium is inserted, and a coin sensor that detects the game medium that has been inserted. The coin sensor is disposed directly below the insertion slot. Since the guidepath is not needed between the insertion slot and the coin sensor, such a configuration can prevent coins from blocking the guidepath. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062853 | SUBSURFACE SCATTERING IN A WAGERING GAME MACHINE - Systems and methods provide subsurface scattering on graphical images displayed for wagering games. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062854 | Entertainment System - Provided is a game system utilizing the LEDs of a controller ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100062855 | Game pad cover with fasten lock - The embodiment of the present utility model relates to the field of game pad fittings and provides a game pad cover with fasten lock. The pad cover is in a long, trough shape and matches the game pad. A projection is set in the position where the pad cover corresponds to the groove of the battery catch of the pad, and the projection is inserted into the groove. The game pad cover with fasten lock provided by the embodiment of the present utility model can protect the game pad and enable the battery cover not to be easily separated, because the projection is inserted into the corresponding groove of the pad's battery catch | 2010-03-11 |
20100062856 | User interface - A method of establishing a communication event between a first user and a second user of a communication system; wherein the first user operates a user terminal executing an electronic game application; the method comprising the steps of:
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20100062857 | Data stream processing - A method for outputting data streams in a communication system, the method comprising the steps of:
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20100062858 | Electronic gaming system and method - A games system, method and program. The system comprises: a user control device arranged to be operable by a user; a network interface for receiving data via a packet-based communication network; and a processing apparatus arranged to execute a game application and a communication client; wherein the communication client is programmed to establish video communication via the network interface and packet-based communication network, receive video data from a remote user and decode the video data to produce a live video image; wherein the game application is arranged to divide the live video image into segments, re-order the segments to produce a shuffled live video image and output the shuffled live video image for display on a display unit; and wherein the game application is further arranged to receive control information from the control device and cause a further-reordering of the segments responsive thereto during the video communication. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062859 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TRACKING PARLOR GAME STATISTICS - A method of tracking parlor game statistics and results includes filling in a scorecard at a location of a parlor game, feeding the scorecard into a bill acceptor assembly, scanning the filled-in scorecard with a scanner housed within the bill acceptor assembly, analyzing scanned information within the scorecard through the use of a processing unit, and transmitting analyzed information provided from the scorecard to a results and statistics compiling facility that is remotely located from the parlor game. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062860 | OPERATION OF A SET OF DEVICES - A method of operating a set of devices comprises receiving a signal, for example at least part of a game world model from a computer program. The signal is analyzed to produce a real-world description in the form of an instruction set of a markup language and the set of devices is operated according to the description. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062861 | GAMING MACHINE CAPABLE OF PROTECTING CONTROL UNIT AGAINST CHEATING AND TAMPERING - A gaming machine | 2010-03-11 |
20100062862 | GAMING MACHINE THAT SENSES PLAYER PLAYING GAME THEREON - A gaming machine includes at least a human body detection sensor. The human body detection sensor is disposed on a lower face of a housing portion, so as to face downward and face a cabinet main body. In addition, the gaming machine is provided with a sound sensor on an upper face thereof, and starts executing a game in a case where the human body detection sensor responds and then the sound sensor detects a player's voice. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062863 | Apparatus and Method for Gaming System and Game Controller Maintenance - A gaming system service apparatus comprising: a memory for storing update data for at least one gaming system, wherein the update data includes one or more game programs or sets of game rules; a data communication interface; a programmer adapted to update a game controller connected to the apparatus via the data communication interface using the update data; and a service controller adapted control the programmer's updating of game data in accordance with service rules and service instructions. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062864 | DAMPER DEVICE - A damper device includes a damper portion and a limiter portion, and the limiter portion has a first constitutive member formed to cover the damper portion or the limiter portion, a first and second friction materials fixed to a second constitutive member of the damper portion, a cover plate provided so as to be slidable to the first friction material, a support plate arranged so as to be distant from the cover plate at a radially inner portion of the support plate and so as to contact the cover plate at a radially outer portion of the support plate, a pressure plate provided so as to be slidable to the second friction material and a coned disc spring provided between the support plate and the pressure plate, wherein the first constitutive member is at least one of the cover plate and the support plate. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062865 | FIXED TYPE CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT - Provided is a fixed type constant velocity universal joint capable of, without involving decreases in load capacity of an inner joint member (inner member) and in spherical area, increasing rigidity of a cage and stabilizing durability. Pockets ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100062866 | THEME PARK RIDE WITH RIDE-THROUGH SCREEN SYSTEM - A vehicle and screen assembly is provided for theme park rides to create a ride-through screen experience. The assembly includes a vehicle for carrying passengers that includes a top or roof assembly with first and second sets of magnetic elements on an exterior surface of the top assembly, with each of the sets having a like pole oriented outward from the exterior surface. A screen assembly is included with first and second planar screen segments that are pivotably mounted adjacent to each other so as to hang or be positioned in a plane that is transverse to a track traveled by the vehicle. The screen segments include magnetic elements with exposed poles that match the outward facing pole of the corresponding sets of magnetic elements on the vehicle. The screen segments magnetically levitate away from the top assembly when the vehicle passes through the screen assembly without touching the vehicle. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062867 | INFANT SWING - An infant swing includes a support frame, a holding frame, a driving device, and a power supply device. The support frame includes a first connecting port, a second connecting port, and a leg assembly. Two ends of the leg assembly are connected to the first connecting port and the second connecting port. The holding frame is pivoted to the first connecting port and the second connecting port. The driving device is disposed on the first connecting port for driving the holding frame to swing relative to the support frame. The power supply device is disposed on the leg assembly and is electrically connected to the driving device. The power supply device is used for providing the driving device with power for driving the holding frame. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062868 | AMUSEMENT ATTRACTION - The invention relates to an entertainment device with a main construction ( | 2010-03-11 |
20100062869 | GOLF LESSON APPARATUS AND SERVER BY USING INTRINSIC LOCATION AND USER AUTHENTICATION - This invention relates to a golf lesson apparatus and server by using intrinsic location and user authentication which is installed at each tee box of golf courses or driving ranges. This invention aims simple and easy correction of user's swing posture, and is comprised of: the Wireless Communication Part which authenticates users with the user's RFID ID card; the Motion Detection Part which records user's swing posture; the Data Storage Part which stores the video of the user's swing posture; the Key Input Interface Part which receives user's command; the Display Part which shows the video of the user's swing posture on real time basis and the video of analysis and lesson on user's swing posture transmitted from the golf lesson server; the Network Interface Part which connects the golf lesson server via wired/wireless networks; and the Control Part which provides the services linked with the Golf Lesson Server. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062870 | GOLF CLUB ALIGNMENT MARKINGS - A golf club is provided having alignment markings that assist a golfer in finding a desired setup position before addressing the ball. In one embodiment, a golf club according to the present invention includes a shaft having a substantially tubular shape, a club head having an upper surface, a lower surface, a toe end, a heel end, and a striking face disposed therebetween, and a hosel that couples the upper surface of the club head to the shaft. One or more alignment markings are disposed on the upper surface of the club head between the hosel and the heel end in a direction substantially parallel to the striking face. A proper setup is attained by a golfer when the shaft is seen by the golfer as substantially parallel to at least one of the alignment markings. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062871 | DEVICE FOR PRACTICING A SEQUENCE OF MOVEMENT IN THE GOLF SWING - Device for practicing a sequence of movement in the golf swing, includes a base, and a first support, that is mounted on the base in a manner such that it can pivot about a first vertical axis and is intended for a golf player to place a first foot onto the first support which has a first supporting part for supporting the front part of the foot and a second supporting part that can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and is intended for supporting the heel of the first foot, a guide device is provided which is arranged on the base in a manner such that it at least partially surrounds the first vertical axis and which exhibits a curved design which rises from a lowermost point and which supports the second supporting part, and a second support is provided for the golf player to place his second foot on. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062872 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND GOLF CLUB ASSEMBLY WITH FASTENER - A golf club head includes a face plate and a body member positioned rearwardly of the face plate and having at least two body components. Each of a plurality of apertures is formed in one of the face plate and the body components. At least one fastener extends through at least two of the apertures, the fasteners being configured to removably secure the face plate and the body components together upon being turned a portion of a revolution. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062873 | Interchangeable Golf Club Heads With Shared Shaft - A system of interchangeable club heads sharing one or more shafts and golf bag for carrying the club heads and one or more shafts. The club heads contain a shaft segment to set club length and a coupler to interconnect to the shaft and grip. The shaft contains an opposite gender coupler. The system is very lightweight and much more portable than a conventional set of golf clubs. It also creates the opportunity for players to match club heads with shafts with differing performance characteristics. Additionally, it solves a problem for golfers using long shafts on putters. These long shafts can now be disassembled for storage and transport. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062874 | GOLF CLUB HEAD AND GOLF CLUB WITH TENSION ELEMENT AND TENSIONING MEMBER - A golf club head includes a club head having a plurality of components and a plurality of retaining members, with each retaining member positioned on one of the components. A tensioning assembly for releasably securing the components of the club head together includes a tension element coupled to the club head components by way of the retaining members, and a tensioning member for introducing tension into the tension element. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062875 | GOLF CLUB HEAD HAVING RIBS - Described herein are embodiments of a golf club head having at least one rib with an external portion. For example, according to one embodiment, a wood-type golf club head includes a body that has at least one wall defining an interior cavity. The golf club head further includes at least one rib projecting from the at least one wall. The at least one rib can include an internal portion located within the interior cavity and an external portion located without the interior cavity. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062876 | GOLF BALL - The invention provides a multi-piece solid golf ball having a core of at least one layer, a cover of at least two layers which includes an inner cover layer and an outermost cover layer, and a plurality of dimples formed on a surface of the ball. The thickness and Shore D hardness of the outermost cover layer are set in specific ranges, the thickness and Shore D hardness of the inner cover layer are set in specific ranges, and the ball surface has, as expressed in the Lab color system defined by JIS Z-8730, a lightness L value of at least 89, an a value of at least 2 but not more than 10, and a b value of −20 or above. The multi-piece solid golf ball of the invention increases the reddish coloring of a white golf ball, thereby enhancing the stylishness of the ball and improving the way the ball looks and feels to the golfer when it is played. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062877 | CASTABLE GOLF BALL COMPONENTS USING ACRYLATE FUNCTIONAL RESINS - Golf ball components, such as cores, intermediate layers, and covers, formed with compositions including precursors with acrylate functionality crosslinked with a curing agent. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062878 | Green Tees TM,; Tee GreenTM: Green Planet Golf Tees, TM - Green Tees, Tee Green, Green Planet Golf Tees look and perform like an average golf tee in connection with the game of golf, but in connection with the Environment, they are constructed of plant nutrients designed specifically to release nutrients continuously in soil and grass thereby feeding the adjacent vegetation, foliage, grass, fairway, teebox or woods. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062879 | Football holder for place kicking and method for making and using football holder for place kicking - The present invention is an inexpensive football holder for kicking a football that replaces the need for another person to hold the football for placekicking while simulating to the place kicker a place holder. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062880 | Device for training athletic or sports ball players - The present invention provides a device designed to increase the accuracy of both the throwing, bouncing, propelling by stick and kicking of a baseball, football, lacrosse ball or soccer ball. The apparatus is constructed of a frame, for example of aluminum tubing. A net is attached to or hung over the aluminum tubing to provide a series of pouches aligned horizontally at various heights. These pouches provide target areas for a ball. The pouches may be designed to allow the ball to drop from a pouch it enters into a second pouch or to the bottom of the device for easy removal. The device is held by a base that may have wheels and may be steadied by one or more transverse supports running across the bottom or the back of the base. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062881 | Football sideline catching training aid - A device which aids the training of football pass receivers, in the desired ball catching and retaining posture, comprising a belt worn around the midsection of the player, attached cables or straps fastened to the belt, and supporting means attached to the cable or strap. The training device is designed for use by backfield players and ends, to aid in their training to remain inbounds when catching a thrown or kicked football, rather than touching or running beyond the sideline mark. The belt, cable or strap and support provided by the coach or trainer, or by a fixed support, allows the pass receiver to learn and practice leaning beyond the sideline marker while catching a thrown or kicked football, while remaining inbounds. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062882 | DART - The present invention provides a dart having a durable and break-resistant structure. A dart in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention has, in order from the front thereof, a tip, a barrel, a shaft, and a flight. At the rear of the shaft, a cap-receiving portion having a diameter smaller than that existing elsewhere is formed, this cap-receiving portion being capable of receiving a cap-like portion of the flight. At the front end of the flight, a hollow cylindrical cap-like portion containing a hole for attachment to the cap-receiving portion of the shaft is formed. The shaft and the flight are connected to each other by a sliding engagement method. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062883 | FOOTBALL INCLUDING INDICIA TO IMPROVE VISIBILITY - A prolate spheriodal ball includes first and second ends and first and second mid regions between the first and second ends and the tranverse axis, respectively. The ball is colored with a first color. First and second tips at first and second ends are colored to contrast with the first color. First and second mid regions include colored regions that are colored to contrast with the first color. The peripheries of the contrasting colored regions are continuous around the ball. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062884 | Adjuster systems for continuous variable transmissions - Rotational position adjuster systems that can increase the performance of CVTs that suffer from either or both transition flexing and a limited duration at which the transmission ratio can be changed by providing proper rotational adjustment. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062885 | INFINITELY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION - An IVT machine includes an input shaft, a drive wheel on the input shaft, an output shaft, a ratio changing device which is mounted on the output shaft, an endless belt which passes over the drive wheel and in an open loop on the ratio changing device, control elements for enlarging and reducing the belt loop dimension about the output shaft axis, belt guide elements providing a throat through which the belt enters and leaves its loop on the ratio changing device, and a drive arrangement on the ratio changing device for the transmission of drive power to the output shaft and is engaged with the belt in a portion of its loop on the device and engageable with the belt on both sides of the throat in its transition across the throat during rotation of the ratio changing device. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062886 | OIL FEED TYPE AUTO-TENSIONER - An object is to provide an oil feed type auto-tensioner which can reliably prevent air from mixing into hydraulic oil in the pressure chamber. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062887 | TENSIONING RAIL OR GUIDE WITH SECURING MEANS FOR RETAINING BOLTS - The present invention relates to a tensioning rail or a guide rail for tensioning and/or guiding a drive chain, comprising an opening for receiving a retaining bolt and a retaining bolt which can be inserted into the opening, wherein a lock device working between the retaining bolt and the opening is provided with a lock projection at the opening and a lock recess at the retaining bolt or vice versa, which lock device secures the retaining bolt in a mounting position relative to the opening and at least temporarily releases the retaining bolt in order to move it to a fixing position. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062888 | SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR POWER TRANSMISSION AND GENERATION IN A WIND TURBINE - Various power transmission and generation systems and assemblies are provided for a wind turbine. In one embodiment, a power generation system is provided including a transmission having an input axially aligned with an output, the input configured to receive rotary motion generated by a wind driven rotor head, the input located downwind of the output, an electromagnetic apparatus having an input configured to be coupled to the transmission output, and a bearing configured to radially support both the transmission output and the electromagnetic apparatus input. In this way, a common bearing may support both the transmission and electromagnetic apparatus, allowing for a more compact and efficient design while retaining service and repair capabilities. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062889 | Method For Controlling Two Variable Displacement Hydrostatic Units In An Infinitely Variable Hydro-Mechanical Transmission - A method is provided for adjusting the displacement angles of two hydrostatic units in an infinitely variable hydro-mechanical transmission. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062890 | FLUID SUPPLY APPARATUS - A fluid supply apparatus includes a main passage through which fluid flows, a parallel passage section, and a pressure loss adjusting mechanism. The parallel passage section includes a plurality of passages connected in parallel to the main passage. The parallel passage section includes a selector valve, which changes the number of passages through which fluid passes among the plurality of passages. The pressure loss adjusting mechanism suppresses change in the pressure loss at the parallel passage section associated with change in an operating state of the selector valve. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062891 | POWER TAKE-OFF UNIT WITH ACTIVE COUPLING AND HYPOID DISCONNECT SYSTEM - A vehicle drive train for transferring torque to first and second sets of wheels includes a first driveline adapted to transfer torque to the first set of wheels and a first power disconnection device. A second driveline is adapted to transfer torque to the second set of wheels and includes a second power disconnection device. A hypoid gearset is positioned within one of the first driveline and the second driveline in a power path between the first and second power disconnection devices. The hypoid gearset is selectively disconnected from being driven by either of the first driveline and the second driveline when the first and second power disconnection devices are operated in a disconnected, non-torque transferring, mode. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062892 | Differential Provided with a Drive Wheel - A differential provided with a drive wheel comprising two pairs of bevel gears disposed in a two-part housing, one of the pairs of bevel gears being a pair of axle bevel gears and the other pair of bevel gears being a pair of compensating bevel gears. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062893 | Compact Multiple-Ratio Transmission Device - The invention relates to a compact multiple-ratio transmission device. According to the invention, three planetary gearsets (TP | 2010-03-11 |
20100062894 | Internal Gear and Cap Assembly and Method of Manufacture Thereof - An internal gear and cap assembly includes a gear having a base that extends about an axis between a first and second end. The first end defines a groove that extends to a floor and the groove surrounds the axis. Teeth extend from the base. A lip extends from the first end and also surrounds the axis. A cap has a flange that is inserted into the groove. The lip is deformed toward the groove such that material from the lip flows to trap the flange between the lip and the floor of the groove to retain the cap to the gear in the axial direction. Slots may be defined in the flange such that the material from the lip flows into the slots to provide a key-lock between the cap and the gear to prevent rotation of the cap relative to the gear about the axis. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062895 | REDUCTION MECHANISM - A reduction mechanism including an input gear wheel, an output gear wheel, and at least one intermediate gear wheel is disclosed. The input gear wheel is provided with outer toothing, which may be configured for coupling with a driving motor, and includes an evoloid toothing having one or two teeth. An output gear wheel is provided with an evoloid inner toothing. In an embodiment, the output gear speed during use is lower than the speed of the input gear wheel. The at least one intermediate gear wheel is operative between the input gear wheel and the output gear wheel and the rotation axis of the at least one intermediate gear wheel is fixedly arranged. In an embodiment, the reduction mechanism may be configured so that the input gear wheel, the output gear wheel, and the at least one intermediate gear wheel are situated substantially in a single plane. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062896 | METHOD FOR OPERATING A HYBRID DRIVE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A method is provided for operating a hybrid drive of a motor vehicle which has a combustion engine, at least one electrical machine, and at least one electrical accumulator, the electrical machine and the electrical accumulator belonging to an electrical system of the motor vehicle. The following steps are provided for implementing the method: subdividing the operation of the electrical machine into adjacent subranges of a) transient compensation operation, b) boost and/or recuperation operation, and c) operation for maintaining the vehicle electrical system; assigning torque limits and/or power output limits of the electrical machine in at least two subranges; and, releasing and/or influencing the particular torque limits and/or power output limits of the subranges as a function of the current state of the electrical accumulator and/or of the electrical machine and/or of the vehicle electrical system. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062897 | Brake Control System - Provided is a brake control apparatus for a vehicle which detects an amount of brake-pedal operation by means of an electric signal, and then calculates a braking force demanded by a driver from the electric signal, and thereby generates the demanded braking force. A control mode for a braking force is switched from a normal control mode to a stationary-vehicle control mode, if a determination that the vehicle is in a stationary state is followed by another determination that an electric signal corresponding to an actual braking force exceeds a command value for a stationary-vehicle braking force while the vehicle is in the stationary state. The control mode for a braking force is switched from the stationary-vehicle control mode to the normal control mode, if it is determined that the demanded braking force becomes smaller than the command value for the stationary-vehicle braking force. In addition, in the stationary-vehicle control mode, a braking force generated by a means for braking is equal to the command value for the stationary-vehicle braking force, whereas, in the normal control mode, the braking force generated by the means for braking is equal to the braking force demanded by the driver. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062898 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A POWER TRANSMISSION DEVICE OF A VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF GEARSHIFT - A device for controlling a power transmission device for a vehicle, which, at the time of gearshift, so controls the engine as to rotate at a target rotational speed, wherein at the time of shifting the gear up, a target value properly corresponding to an actual vehicle speed is set to quickly increase the engine output and to shorten the time for shifting the gear. In controlling the engine at the time of shifting the gear up, a target engine rotational speed is set based the signals from, wheel rotational speed detector means that detects the rotational speed of a wheel, such as an anti-lock control device. Thus, the target engine rotational speed is set depending properly upon an actual vehicle speed that varies accompanying an increase in the amount of engaging the clutch at the time of gearshift, and the gear at the time of accelerating the vehicle can be quickly shifted up without accompanied by the shift shock. At the time of shift-down, a target engine rotational speed is set based on an actual vehicle speed found from the signals of the transmission input shaft rotational speed. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062899 | COMBINED POWER TRANSMISSION, START-UP UNIT AND DRIVE SYSTEM - A force transmission device having a hydrodynamic component, disposed between an input and an output, comprising at least a pump shell and a turbine shell, forming an operating cavity in combination, with an actuatable clutch device for at least partially bridging the hydrodynamic component, comprising a clutch component for at least partially bridging the hydrodynamic component, comprising a first clutch component connected with the input and a second clutch component at least indirectly connected to the output, which can be brought into operative engagement with one another through an actuation device, with a vibration absorber disposed in the force flow at least subsequent to the actuatable clutch device, with a housing coupled with the input or with an element coupled non-rotatably to the input and coupled with the pump shell. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062900 | REMOTE HAND BRAKE - A quick release brake mechanism has a housing, a first shaft mounted in the housing and at least one gear rotatably received thereon. A second gear is rotatably mounted in the housing in operative engagement with the first shaft. A clutch is operatively disposed between the first shaft and the second gear, and a locking mechanism is mounted in the housing in operative engagement with the first shaft at least one gear and the clutch. The clutch is moveable between a first position in which the first shaft is rotationally coupled to the first and the second gears, and a second position in which the second gear rotates with respect to the first shaft. A remotely operated quick release mechanism operatively coupled to the housing has a first end operatively coupled to a power source and an opposite second end operatively coupled to the clutch so as to move the clutch from the clutch first position into the clutch second position. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062901 | Method of Controlling an External Activation Clutch Brake - A method of controlling an activation load applied to a clutch pedal. A first load is applied to the clutch pedal that has a first reaction force in a first phase of pedal movement. A switch is activated at the end of the first phase. When the switch is activated, a second load that is greater than the first load is applied to the pedal that provides a second reaction force in a second phase of pedal movement. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062902 | Manual Exercising and Electricity Generating Machine - A manual exercising and electricity generating machine includes a base and an upper housing, the base and the upper housing engaging with each other, between the base and the upper housing being mounted a support plate on which two handles, a transmission mechanism, and an electricity generator are installed, the handles being coupled with the electricity generator through the transmission mechanism, characterized in that between the base and the upper housing are further fixed a rechargeable battery and a DC/AC box, an input end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an output end of the electricity generator and an output end of the rechargeable battery is electrically connected with an input end of the DC/AC box, and an output end of the DC/AC box is coupled with a socket by using a wire, enabling to supply power to the electrical product while in use of the electrical product. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062903 | POWER GENERATION DEVICE FOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - The present invention provides a power generation device for exercise equipment including a fixing seat, a swinging seat and a power generating component. The joint and positioning end of the swinging seat has a hinge connection part to be connected with the fixing seat, and the power generating component is configured on a preset position on the swinging seat. A magnetic lifting component is configured to cause magnetic repelling between the swinging end of the swinging seat and the fixing seat, so that the swinging end of the swinging seat can be elastically lifted. The driven part of the power generating component will constantly maintain tight contact with the flywheel of exercise equipment. The magnetic lifting component can exert a magnetic repulsing function without elastic fatigue and solid abrasion. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062904 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN EXERCISE APPARATUS - The various embodiments of the present invention generally provide a control system and a process for an exercise apparatus configurable into a combined treadmill and stepper mode. The apparatus may also be configured into stepper only and treadmill only modes. The apparatus generally includes a master control unit, a first sensor, in communication with the master control unit, which generates a first signal indicative of an effective tread speed for the apparatus, and a resistive element that includes at least one resistance level. Using the first signal, the resistance level, and empirical information, the amount of energy expended by a user of the apparatus may be calculated and the operation of the apparatus controlled. Various sensors, actuators and information, such as that obtained from various data structures, may be utilized in performing calculations and controlling the features, functions and operation of the apparatus. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062905 | METHOD FOR QUICKSTART WORKOUT GENERATION AND CALIBRATION - Systems and methods for generating a quick start workout template and calibrating an electronic device using the workout template are provided. The electronic device may create and store a workout template to be used in conjunction with a workout. The workout template may be selected in a quick start fashion to restart the same workout. The workout template may be defined at least in part by a selection of any suitable workout goal and/or any suitable associated media. If the media associated with the workout goal is changed or is removed, a new workout template may be created. The electronic device may be calibrated or recalibrated using the workout template. If the electronic device is calibrated or re-calibrated with respect to a particular sensor, the electronic device may use the calibration in conjunction with any suitable workout template and the sensor to more accurately monitor the user's workout. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062906 | Exercise device - An exercise device is provided, having a frame, an arm link pivotally coupled to the frame, a leg link pivotally coupled to the frame and a countermovement mechanism coupling the arm link and the leg link to enable substantially opposite direction of movement of the arm link relative to the leg link. A first and second set of the arm and leg links may be provided and positioned each adjacent a seat adapted to support a user. The range of motion of the arm links and therefore the leg links are controlled by the user as well as the direction of movement of the first set relative to the second set. This enables the user to perform a simulated walking gait exercise by moving the first and second arm links in generally opposing directions or an abdominal exercise by moving the first and second arms links in substantially the same direction. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062907 | STAIR CLIMBING DEVICE - A stair climbing device, adapted for a wheel chair, including at least one climbing element which is adapted to be moved on a circular path so that it can get in contact with the next step of a stair and lift or lower the stair climbing device on the next step. The stair climbing device includes a drive motor for providing a driving force for moving the at least one climbing element on the circular path, wherein the movement of the at least one climbing element on the circular path is carried out with a non-constant rotational speed. A gear transmission assembly is provided between the drive motor and the at least one climbing element which gear transmission assembly is adapted to cyclically vary the rotational speed of the at least one climbing element with respect to the rotational speed of the drive motor. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062908 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Resistance to Pedaling - The invention is a bicycle trainer to which a standard bicycle temporarily attaches for exercise and simulated rides. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers the front tire, and in preferred embodiments, a frame engages the rear tire to hold the rear tire in an elevated position against a resistance cylinder. The resistance cylinder provides a force against rear tire revolution and varies the resistance to pedaling. The resistance cylinder can vary resistance against back tire revolution by pumping a resistance fluid into and out of the cylinder, by changing the position of the resistance cylinder in relation to the back tire, or by translation of the bicycle back and forth. In other embodiments, the trainer is electronically controlled to simulate real-world geographical courses programmed into a readable format for electronically maneuvering front tire and back tire positions as necessary to provide resistance to pedaling. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062909 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling - A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider's preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062910 | Hand-Held Walking Stilts - A hand-held walking stilt comprising a base that contacts a walking surface, where the base has a foot stand to support a user's foot a set distance above the walking surface, where the foot stand defines an opening for a pole. The base also has at least one base flange extending into the opening. There is also a pole adapted to extend through the opening in the foot stand, and to extend above the base away from the walking surface, with the pole having at least one pole flange that interconnects with the base flange to hold the base and the pole together. | 2010-03-11 |
20100062911 | Weightlifting belt with hook - A weightlifting belt with hook for a person exercising to be able to hang a weight from a belt around their waist. This invention enables the quick and easy removal (or addition) of the weight by the person exercising or by a third party (‘spotter’) while the person exercising remains in the exercising position on the exercise equipment. The weight hanging from the belt increases their total weight and therefore the difficulty of the exercise and in turn the exercise's effectiveness. The ‘pull-up’, ‘chin-up’ and ‘dip’ exercises are particularly targeted with this invention. The inventive device includes a belt that goes around a person's waist with a hook attached to hang a dumbbell-style weight from. A metal plate formed to create a hook from which to hang a dumbbell-style weight. A belt is passed through a slot-shaped hole in the metal plate so that a person can wear the device around their waist. | 2010-03-11 |