49th week of 2020 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20200376290 | IMPLANTABLE LIGHT THERAPY DEVICE - The present invention relates to an implantable light therapy device which emits visible light in a specific wavelength band for a predetermined time period according to symptoms of a disease in a state in which the implantable light therapy device is fixed to a disease site, which occurs in tissue or an organ in the human body due to inflammation to suppress or reduce inflammation inducers (for example, interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β) and interleukin 18 (IL-18)). When the inflammation inducers (for example, IL-1β and IL-18) in a disease site generated due to the inflammation in the tissue or the organ of the human body are suppressed or reduced according to the present invention, inflammatory diseases (for example, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, stroke, pancreatitis, rheumatoid arthritis) may be treated or prevented. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376291 | PHOTOBIOMODULATION THERAPY TO DELAY DYSTROPHY PROGRESSION - Photobiomedulation therapy (PBMT) can be applied to a dystrophic muscle to delay dystrophy progression. A light source device can be contacted to a subject's skin proximal to a dystrophic muscle or muscle group. A light signal (with wavelengths from the red to infrared part of the spectrum) can be applied in at least one of a pulsed operating mode, a continuous operating mode, and a super-pulsed operating mode through the light source device to the dystrophic muscle or muscle group. The light signal is applied for a time sufficient to stimulate a phototherapeutic response in the dystrophic muscle or muscle group. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376292 | DYNAMIC DOSING SYSTEMS FOR PHOTOTHERAPY AND ASSOCIATED DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS - Dynamic dosing systems for phototherapy and associated devices, systems, and methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a dynamic dosing phototherapy system can include a self-service phototherapy kiosk (“SPK”) configured to emit UV radiation, a user interface communicatively coupled to the SPK, and a dynamic dosing system communicatively coupled to the user interface and the SPK. The dynamic dosing system can determine initial, user-specific parameters specific to define a first individual phototherapy protocol, and then determine adjustments to the initial parameters and the first individual phototherapy protocol based on user inputs related to erythema response to a previous phototherapy treatment session. The SPK can deliver UV radiation to a user in accordance with the first individual phototherapy protocol and/or an adjusted, second phototherapy protocol that takes into account the user's erythema response. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376293 | NOVEL BRACHYTHERAPY STENT CONFIGURATIONS - The invention describes method for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes. The method uses encapsulating free flowing medicament into a vehicle and positioning the vehicle into the body. Also provided is a system for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes into the body, the system comprising fluid radio-isotope encapsulated in a material. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376294 | FLUIDIZED BRACHYTHERAPY SYSTEM AND METHOD - The invention describes method for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes. The method uses encapsulating free flowing medicament into a leak proof vehicle and positioning the vehicle into the body. Also provided is a system for delivering and positioning radio-isotopes into the body, the system comprising fluid radio-isotope encapsulated in a leak proof material and/or absorbable material. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376295 | DETERMINING AT LEAST ONE FINAL TWO-DIMENSIONAL IMAGE FOR VISUALIZING AN OBJECT OF INTEREST IN A THREE DIMENSIONAL ULTRASOUND VOLUME - The present invention relates to a device ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376296 | IMAGING ASSISTED INTEGRATED TOMOGRAPHY - CANCER TREATMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining actual points along a positively charged particle beam path and/or vectors of the charged particle beam path, where the determined points and vectors aid tomographic construction of a three-dimensional image of a tumor and surrounding tissue. Further, the determined points and vectors of the positively charged particle beam are used in beam control safety, to modify a tumor treatment plan in real time, and/or in combination with co-gathered X-ray images to form a hybrid proton tomography—X-ray three-dimensional image. Preferably, common elements, such as an injector, accelerator, beam transport system, and/or patient positioning system are used for both tumor treatment and tumor imaging. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376297 | Apparatus for Combined Localization and Dosimetry in Image Guided Radiation Therapy of the Head and Neck - Apparatus for improving image guidance in radiation therapy applications are described. In one aspect, a patient support with integrated radiopaque markers is described. In another aspect, a bite block with integrated sensors, radiopaque markers, or both, is described. The integrated sensors may include a radiation detector, a pH sensor, or both. Radiation detectors that may be used include a dosimeter. As an example, the dosimeter may include a film dosimeter, an ion chamber dosimeter, a diode dosimeter, or other suitable dosimeters and combinations thereof. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376298 | SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING CONFORMAL RADIATION THERAPY WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY IMAGING SOFT TISSUE - A device and a process for performing high temporal- and spatial- resolution MR imaging of the anatomy of a patient during intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) to directly measure and control the highly conformal ionizing radiation dose delivered to the patient for the treatment of diseases caused by proliferative tissue disorders. This invention combines the technologies of open MRI, multileaf-collimator or compensating filter-based IMRT delivery, and cobalt teletherapy into a single co-registered and gantry mounted system. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376299 | IN VIVO DOSIMETER POSITIONING USING CATHETER RECONSTRUCTION - A system and a method for brachytherapy treatment are provided, in which tracking data is used to reconstruct one or more guide wires employed for positioning one or more in vivo dosimetry (ID) measurement devices used to measure the radiation emitted by one or more sources of radioactive radiation. The reconstruction enables a positioning of the measurement device without the necessity of tracking the measurement device directly. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376300 | MODULAR MULTI-ROOM PROTON THERAPY SYSTEM - Embodiments of the present invention describe systems and methods for providing proton therapy treatment using a beam line where the ESS is reduced or eliminated. For multi-room configurations, a beam line is included having quadrupole and steerer magnets to align and focus a particle beam extracted by an accelerator and guided by a bend section. A degrader is disposed between the bend section and the treatment room, and the energy analyzing functionality is performed by the gantry. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376301 | RADIOTHERAPY DEVICE AND SYSTEM - Provided are a radiotherapy device and system. The device includes: a fixed machine frame, a rotary machine frame, an imaging device and a treatment couch disposed on a side of the fixed machine frame. The treatment couch can move away from or close to the fixed machine frame along a first direction. The rotary machine frame is rotatably connected to the fixed machine frame provided with a treatment source; and the imaging device includes a ray emitter and a detector which are disposed oppositely, the ray emitter and/or the detector are/is disposed on the fixed machine frame, and rays emitted by the ray emitter are received by the detector after passing the affected part of patient, for capturing images of the affected part of the patient. The imaging device and the radiotherapy device are integrally designed, thereby effectively improving the locating accuracy of radiotherapy device, and improving effects of radiotherapy. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376302 | LOCALIZED FAT DESTROYING METHOD AND HYPOTONIC SOLUTION FOR DESTROYING LOCALIZED FAT - A local fat destroying method of the present invention includes: preparing a hypotonic solution; injecting the hypotonic solution into a local fat tissue using a multi-needle; expanding the fat cells while the hypotonic solution injected into the fat tissue is injected into the fat cells by an osmotic pressure phenomenon; and destroying the expanded fat cells by ultrasonic waves by applying the ultrasonic waves to the fat tissue. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376303 | Functional drink and method for preparing the same - The present invention discloses the functional drink and method for preparing the same, which is characterized in that: it is made of the main raw materials with the following weight ratios: Deerhorn Glue of 5-8 kg, Rehmannia Glutinosa Libosch of 0.4-0.7 kg, Radix Rehmanniae Preparata of 0.4-0.7 kg, Chinese Angelica of 0.4-0.7 kg, Herba Cistanches of 0.4-0.7 kg, Cuscuta Europaea of 0.4-0.7 kg, Ganoderma Lucidum of 1.8-4 kg, Largehead Atractylodes Rhizome of 0.7 kg, Ligustrum Lucidum of 0.5-0.8 kg, Tortoise Carapace and Plastron of 0.5-0.8 kg, Astragali Radix of 0.6 kg, Fructo-oligosaccharide of 7-9 kg and drinking water of 82.2 L; the “Jun” (emperor) medicinal herbs used in the present invention have the effect of tonifying the kidney and nourishing the essence of blood, and the “Chen” (minister) medicinal herbs have the effect of regulating bodily functions, and the “Zuo” (adjuvant) and “Shi” (courier) medicinal herbs have the effects of adjusting Qi and blood and coordinating various medicines. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376304 | HAIR MODIFICATION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to hair modification system including a range of hair colour modifiers and associated hair modification process and regime. The invention has been developed primarily for use by hair care professionals in a salon environment, but is not limited to this particular field of use. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376305 | PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SYSTEM FOR SAFE AIR, TRAIN OR BUS TRAVEL PROTECTING AGAINST INFECTIOUS AGENTS INCLUDING NOVEL CORONAVIRUS - COVID-19 - Aspects of the invention relate to personal protection systems against COVID-19 including face masks and methods, systems or devices of managing, regulating and/or filtering airflow during travel on an aircraft, train, or bus. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376306 | RESPIRATOR WITH FLOATING ELASTOMERIC SLEEVE - A respirator device having an elastomeric sleeve is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a respirator device as described herein includes a rigid nozzle element and a body including a receiver having an elastomeric sleeve. The elastomeric sleeve defines a channel, and the elastomeric sleeve is configured to deform around the nozzle element when the nozzle element is inserted into the channel. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376307 | Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus With Thermal Imaging Capabilities - An improved safety device for a self-contained breathing apparatus, and an improved self-contained breathing apparatus having thermal imaging capabilities. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376308 | INTEGRATED RING ATTACHMENT POSITIONER WITH SELF-RETRACTING DEVICE CONNECTION - A device includes a base plate having multiple entry webbing slots, multiple exit webbing slots and multiple webbing transition slots. A ring connection element is integrated in the base plate. The ring connection element includes an opening configured for removably attachment with a ring device. A self-retracting device (SRD) connection is integrated with the ring connection element. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376309 | FLAME ARRESTER/BURNER ASSEMBLY WITH A MULTIFARIOUS ELEMENT FOR PREVENTING DEFLAGRATIONS AND EXTENDED ENDURANCE BURNING TIME - A flame arrester/burner assembly with a multifarious arrester element for preventing deflagrations and extended endurance burning time (FABA-XT). The multifarious element flame arrester includes a pipe body having a first end and a second end, a first arrester element positioned within the pipe body adjacent the top end; a third arrester element adjacent the bottom end; and, a second arrester element positioned in the pipe body between the first arrester element and the second arrester element. The first, second, and/or third arrester elements may be of the same design or disparate designs. The FABA-XT of the present disclosure is an end-of-line burner element for use in VOC-Vapor Destruction Systems. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376310 | OPERATING A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM - Operating a fire control system is described herein. One method includes receiving, at a gateway device, first operational data of a first format from a control panel, determining a model associated with the control panel based on the first operational data, wherein the model includes correlations between the first operational data and alarm information of a second format, receiving second operational data of the first format from the control panel, and determining alarm information of the second format associated with the second operational data based on the model. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376311 | OPERATING A FIRE CONTROL SYSTEM - Operating a fire control system is described herein. One method includes receiving, at a gateway device, first operational data of a first format from a control panel, determining a model associated with the control panel based on the first operational data, wherein the model includes correlations between the first operational data and alarm information of a second format, receiving second operational data of the first format from the control panel, and determining alarm information of the second format associated with the second operational data based on the model. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376312 | Water extinguishing system and associated method for controlling the water extinguishing system - The invention relates to a water extinguishing system ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376313 | EXERCISE AND ACTIVITY DEVICE - The apparatuses and methods described herein refer generally to equipment that may be used for exercise. In one embodiment, a pad for user exercise is disclosed. The pad may comprise a base plate; a dome disposed above the base plate; and a center plate disposed beneath at least a portion of the dome and coupled to the base plate via at least one spring affixed to the base plate; wherein the center plate is configured to provide resiliency and bounce to the dome. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376314 | SYSTEM, METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device can include a handle having a handle axis and a handle weight. A head can be removably coupled to a distal end of the handle with a single fastener adjacent a proximal end of the head. The head can have a head weight and can be axe-shaped. A distal end of the head can be blunt. A portion of each of the proximal and distal ends can be planar. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376315 | Modular Play Set - A modular play set including a support beam for supporting one or more play equipments therealong, two or more support assemblies each supporting an end of the support beam above a support surface, the support assemblies each including one or more upright poles having a lower end for engagement with the support surface and an upper end remote from the lower end, a lateral support structure engaging the upper end of each pole, the lateral support structure having a support beam connection for connecting to one end of one or more of the support beams and extending by a predetermined distance transverse to the or at least one of the support beams connected thereto. A play equipment may be a swing having a pivot assembly mounted to the frame for pivoting about a substantially horizontal fixed axis; a swivel assembly operatively associated with the pivot assembly for pivoting about a swivel axis substantially orthogonal to the said fixed axis to pivot about the fixed axis; and a frame mounted to said swivel assembly for supporting a user, the frame having a platform spaced from the fixed axis a distance sufficient for a user to stand on the platform through which the swivel axis passes and a hanger portion operatively interposed between the platform and the swivel assembly and spaced from the swivel axis. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376316 | EXERCISE DEVICE - The exercise device of the present invention has a first assembly with a first strap configured to encircle a user's first bodily appendage, such as a thigh or a foot, with the first strap having a first attachment ring. The exercise device also has a second assembly with a second strap configured to encircle a user's second bodily appendage, such as a foot, with the second strap having a plurality of second attachment rings. The exercise device also has one or more elastic resistance bands configured for connecting at one end to the first attachment ring and at an opposite second end to one of the plurality of second attachment rings. Exercises with the device have the user moving between starting positions and finishing positions against the resistance of the bands. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376317 | Magnetic Brake for an Exercise Equipment - An indoor exercise bicycle is disclosed having a magnetic brake. The magnetic brake system has a pair of parallel arms that moves along a track in a radial direction relative to the axis of the flywheel. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376318 | ADJUSTABLE TRANSVERSE RESISTANCE EXERCISE MACHINE - An adjustably tensioned, transverse-suspended elastic element exercise device is disclosed. The transverse element is suspended between rigidly mounted frame or arm elements and sized so as to enable full range of motion exercises. The tension and height of the transverse elastic member can be adjusted to accommodate varying exercise levels and positions. The assembly may include handgrips and attachments to augment workouts. Electronic adjustability, metrics, programmability and Internet connectivity enhance the user experience. A method of using the device is also disclosed. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376319 | WORKOUT SYSTEMS AND METHODS USING ROBUST DOOR MOUNTING - Methods and systems are presented in which one or more heavy-duty straps are positioned in contact with a top and bottom of said door and engaged with a heavy mechanism exerting a static tension greater than 10 newtons. A user can exercise using removable extenders attached to any of several loops at various vertical positions, creating enormous leverage along the strap(s). Notwithstanding large kinetic energy imbued upon components during or after exercise as described herein, damage may be minimized by supplemental cushioning. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376320 | AUTOMATIC WEIGHT ADJUSTABLE DUMBBELL - A dumbbell with a weight adjusting mechanism, which utilizes an electric motor, a rack and pinion gear linkage driven by the motor, and photoelectric position detection assemblies, to control the movement of two racks inside the handle bar of the dumbbell. The two racks move simultaneously in opposite directions by the same distance in a precisely controlled manner based on position signals provided by the position detection assemblies. The racks extend and retract within a center channel formed by center openings of a plurality of aligned and axially engaged weight plates, so that a desired number of the weight plates will be lifted by the dumbbell handle. A control system controls the motor and communicates with a user via a user interface panel on the handle bar or an external handheld device wireless connected to the control system. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376321 | BARBELL SPOTTING APPARATUS - Provided herein are embodiments of a barbell spotting apparatus having all the benefits of a free-floating, unconstrained barbell in both the horizontal and vertical axes with the safety of a dedicated spotting mechanism, while addressing safety, noise, and space concerns raised by typical barbell apparatus. The embodiments herein permit a loaded barbell to be positioned in line with the axis of motion of the lift to be performed at both the beginning and end of the lift. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376322 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PASSIVE, ACTIVE, AND RESISTANCE RANGE OF MOTION AND STRETCHING APPARATUS - The present invention includes a rehabilitation apparatus that can assist a patient that has been impaired, injured/traumatized, or subject to degenerative conditions in his or her lower limbs. The apparatus may be designed to exercise the extension and flexion movements for a patient's leg after knee surgery. A thigh support link may be connected to an upper leg link, which is connected to a lower leg link for supporting the patient's leg during the extension and flexion range of movements. A foot plate with wheels may be connected to the lower leg link, and the wheels enable the foot plate to slide along a base as the patient moves in both directions. A sled or connector provides a flexible connection between the thigh support link and the base, which allows the thigh support link to travel along the base in conjunction with the foot plate wheels. The present invention provides adjustable, constant resistance as the extension and flexion exercises are done. In some embodiments, the resistance may be different for the extension and flexion ranges of motion. The resistance may be applied through the connection of the sled or connector to the base. This can be done with direct or magnetic resistance mechanisms. In one embodiment, one or more b-motors or magnetic clutches are used to provide magnetic resistance. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376323 | DEVICE AND METHODS FOR TUNING A SKELETAL MUSCLE - A method of differentially tuning a lower limb muscle in a human in need thereof is provided. The method includes placement of at least two calibrated, differential disturbances or protuberances under the human's feet thereby tuning a lower limb muscle. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376324 | TONING GARMENT WITH MODULAR RESISTANCE UNIT DOCKING PLATFORMS - Disclosed is a technical training garment configured for use with modular, interchangeable electronics and resistance modules. The garment provides resistance to movement throughout an angular range of motion and tracks biomechanical parameters such as stride length, stride rate, angular velocity and incremental power expended by the wearer. The garment may be low profile, and worn by a wearer as a primary garment or beneath or over conventional clothing. Alternatively, the device may be worn as a supplemental training tool during conventional training protocols. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376325 | ELLIPTICAL MACHINE WITH FUNCTION OF FREELY CONTROLLING THE LATERAL MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL - An elliptical machine includes: a transmission mechanism disposed a the base, one end of the lateral swing track disposed on both sides is pivoted at the base, and each lateral swing track can swing laterally; a connecting rod and a stepping mechanism are disposed on both sides of the transmission mechanism, and the front end of the front connecting rod in each mechanism is pivotally connected to the base; a front end is connected to the rear connecting rod of the front connecting rod in a universal joint type, the rear connecting rod is disposed on the corresponding track; the rear connecting rod free end part is pivoted to the pedal. When the pedal is stepped on, the front connecting rod is reciprocally extended with the transmission mechanism, and the user can freely manipulate the swing angle of the lateral swing track through the lateral force applied to the pedal. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376326 | Exercise Machine - An exercise machine with a slidable carriage and accessories providing for a plurality of exerciser positioning surfaces and gripping handles. The exercise machine generally includes one or more lifting handles for raising or lowering either end of the exercise machine with respect to a ground surface. The exercise machine may also include a plurality of wheels each including a ridge adapted to engage with a corresponding groove in a track of the exercise machine. The exercise machine may also include a handle including a pair of arms which are positioned at a distance just greater than a width of the carriage. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376327 | MODULAR EXERCISE SYSTEM - An exercise system includes two or more exercise machines coupled together. Each exercise machine can include a modular exercise machine offering one or more unique exercise functions. To vary or change the exercise system, the exercise machines may decouple from each other and couple to a different exercise machine. Examples of the exercise machines include osteogenic, muscular hypertrophy and cardiovascular devices. These exercise systems enable modifications to the exercise machines for user rehabilitation. The exercise machines can monitor other exercise machines and provide feedback to a user through a computer display. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376328 | ROWING EXERCISE MACHINES HAVING A CONFIGURABLE ROWING FEEL - Among other things, a rowing exercise machine includes a movable inertial element, an eddy current brake coupled to the movable inertial element, a rowing grip coupled to the movable inertial element, and control circuitry coupled to the eddy current brake to cause a resistance to motion of the rowing grip during part of a rowing stroke. The resistance to motion of the rowing grip during the drive phase of the rowing stroke conforms to a target feel for a rower. The target feel corresponds to a feel for a rower of a target other rowing exercise machine or other target feel of interest. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376329 | MANUAL TREADMILL WHICH CAN BE SET TO AN EXERCISE SPEED - The present disclosure regards a manual treadmill. The manual treadmill includes a continuous belt coupled to a frame and adapted for an operator walking or running thereon; a sensing apparatus, sensing a parameter and producing a corresponding speed signal corresponding to a current rotating speed of the continuous belt; an inputting apparatus, producing an indication signal corresponding to a target rotating speed of the continuous belt; a control unit, receiving the corresponding speed signal to get a current speed value, receiving the indication signal to get a target speed value, and producing a first control signal; and a resistance adjusting apparatus, producing a resistance to impede the rotation of the continuous belt; wherein the control unit controls the resistance adjusting apparatus using the first control signal to decrease (or increase) the resistance when the current speed value is lower (or higher) than the target speed value. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376330 | Reaction Force Detection System for Treadmills and Detection MethodThereof - A reaction force detection system for treadmills and detection method thereof is disclosed, wherein the system detects the current data generated by a user running on a treadmill comprising a running belt, a motor and an electronic circuit device by means of a current sensor, and then determines a current peak based on the current data, such that a ground reaction force peak can be determined according to the acquired current peak. Therefore, the present invention allows to determine the ground reaction force of the human body during running through the changes of the motor current signals inside the treadmill, such that these parameters can be further presented, analyzed, and stored in order to provide more scientific feedbacks for running trainings. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376331 | SLIDER - Provided is a stretching slider excellent in compactness and lightweightness and exhibiting high stability and slipperiness. A stretching slider | 2020-12-03 |
20200376332 | CLIMBER EXERCISE MACHINE - Climber exercise machine comprises a frame connected to a base through a base connection, the frame pivotable about the base connection. A right handle and a left handle are connected to respective right and left sides of the frame, the right handle moving within a first range of motion, the left handle moving within a second range of motion. A right pedal and a left pedal are connected to the respective right and left sides of the frame, the right pedal moving within a third range of motion, the left pedal moving within a forth range of motion. The right handle, the left handle, the right pedal, and the left pedal movable generally in the same plane. An angle between the frame and a plane parallel to an underside of the base is adjustable while the climber exercise machine is mounted by a user. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376333 | CHEST EXPANDER - The present invention relates to a chest expander, wherein the chest expander includes a pair of operating arms that are connected by a rotating shaft to approach or be spaced apart from each other, a plurality of elastic force adjusting holes formed as through holes in a longitudinal direction of the operating arm, elastic members that are disposed between the operating arms to cross and configured to provide an elastic force in a direction in which the operating arms are spaced apart from each other when the operating arms approach each other, and elastic force adjusting parts that allow one end portions of the elastic members to move along the elastic force adjusting holes and to be fixed so that lengths of the elastic members between the operating arms are changed so as to adjust strength levels of the elastic forces of the elastic members. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376334 | TOTAL AB EXERCISE DEVICE - In one embodiment, an exercise equipment assembly includes a stationary base including a front elongated support structure, a back elongated support structure, and a support body coupled between the front and back elongated support structures. The exercise equipment assembly further includes an elongated handle coupled to the support body and extending generally vertically away from the support body, the elongated handle including a first pivot assembly coupled to the support body, the pivot assembly to allow the elongated handle to pivot about its vertical axis and a knee supporting structure coupled to the support body. The knee supporting structure includes a second pivot assembly coupled to the support body, a first knee supporting structure coupled to the second pivot assembly, the first knee supporting structure extending horizontally away from the second pivot assembly in a direction generally opposite from the elongated handle, and a second knee supporting structure coupled to the second pivot assembly, the second knee supporting structure extending horizontally away from the second pivot assembly in a direction generally opposite from the elongated handle in which the second pivot assembly to allow the first and second knee supporting structures to pivot about its vertical axis. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376335 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION OF SWIMMING METRICS - A wireless communications system for determining and conveying swimming metrics to swimmers and triathletes during swimming activity. The swimming metric communication system comprises a smartwatch for determining swim metrics and a head-worn device with an integrated headphone, headphone jack, or wireless headphone transmitter. The smartwatch and head-worn device utilize a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connection to communicate voiced swim metrics to the user. For example, various voiced data segments are preloaded on the head-worn device and associated with unique low-bit codes, respectively. The BLE connection is used to transmit certain low-bit codes to trigger respective voiced data segments. A transmission connection between the smartwatch and headphone, and vice-versa, is established when the user's hand is out of the water (recovery) and/or when the hand passes near the face underwater (pull). Once a connection is established and codes are received, the headphone decodes the sequence of codes and plays a respective voiced swimming metric without interruption to swimming activity. The head-worn device may include sensors for improving the accuracy of the swim metrics or for determining additional swim metrics, which are communicated to the smart watch for display. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376336 | EXERCISE MACHINE USING MOTION SENSOR TO TRACK EXERCISE - An exercise machine using motion sensor to track exercise, comprising: an exercise equipment, including a mainframe, the mainframe is fixed and won't be moved by user's movement, an operating mechanism, the operating mechanism is arranged on the mainframe and it will follow the movement of the user; wherein the operating mechanism having a motion sensor, inside the motion sensor having a multiple-axis tracking sensor module and a first microprocessor for detecting the height displacement of the operating mechanism and transmitting the height displacement signal to an electronic control device, then processing by a second microprocessor arranged inside the electronic control device to know whether the motion track of the user reach the preset position during exercise to ensure the effect of exercising. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376337 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE PROVIDING WORKOUT INFORMATION ACCORDING TO WORKOUT ENVIRONMENT AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME - Disclosed is an electronic device capable of automatically identifying a workout environment, such as a swimming pool environment or outdoor environment, based on position-associated information of the electronic device and providing workout information per the workout environment. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376338 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR GATHERING AND PROCESSING BIOMETRIC AND BIOMECHANICAL DATA - Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for measuring and analyzing movements of a body and for communicating information related to such body movements over a network. In certain embodiments, a system gathers biometric and biomechanical data relating to positions, orientations, and movements of various body parts of a user performed during sports activities, physical rehabilitation, or military or law enforcement activities. The biometric and biomechanical data can be communicated to a local and/or remote interface, which uses digital performance assessment tools to provide a performance evaluation to the user. The performance evaluation may include a graphical representation (e.g., a video), statistical information, and/or a comparison to another user and/or instructor. In some embodiments, the biometric and biomechanical data is communicated wirelessly to one or more devices including a processor, display, and/or data storage medium for further analysis, archiving, and data mining. In some embodiments, the device includes a cellular telephone. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376339 | IMMERSIVE VIRTUAL REALITY EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD - An exercise system includes an exercise machine with a user engagement structure configured to be engaged by a user to perform a physical exercise. Actuators are configured to adjust operation of the user engagement structure to dynamically vary the physical exercise performed by the user. The system also includes a virtual reality apparatus with an immersive environment module that provides an immersive exercise environment to the user. The system also includes a computing device to control the actuators and the immersive environment module so that the physical exercise and the immersive exercise environment are dynamically varied to mimic the virtual reality exercise environment provided by the virtual reality apparatus. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376340 | REHABILITATION TRAINING SYSTEM, REHABILITATION TRAINING SYSTEM CONTROL PROGRAM, AND REHABILITATION TRAINING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD - A rehabilitation training system includes a storage unit configured to store a plurality of training objective items, a first monitor installed at a position not visible from a position where a training person undergoes a training attempt and configured to display a training objective item of a first group from among the plurality of training objective items, a second monitor installed at a position visible from the position and configured to display a training objective item of a second group selected through the display on the first monitor from among the training objective items of the first group, and a control unit configured to control the training attempt to be undergone by the training person based on a specific training objective item selected through the display on the second monitor from among the training objective items of the second group. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376341 | Running Parameters Detection System for Treadmills and Detection Method Thereof - The present invention discloses a running parameters detection system for treadmills and detection method thereof, wherein the system detects the running change data generated by a user running on a treadmill configured with a running belt, a motor and an electronic circuit device by means of a sensor, as well as the running belt operation speed data of the treadmill, in which the running change data is the current data or vertical acceleration data; subsequently, the running change data can be further applied to determine the touchdown moment recording point and the off-ground moment recording point, thereby then, based on such two time points, further calculating various kinematic parameters, e.g., touchdown time, in-the-air time, stride frequency, stride length and vertical amplitude or the like; for example, such five kinematic parameters can be utilized for scientifically monitoring and training runners. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376342 | KNEE ASCENDER CLIMBING APPARATUS WITH REMOVABLE TETHER - Knee ascenders comprising modular replaceable components are disclosed. The elastic piece that provides pulling force to move the ascender upwards is not secured to any of the other components of the knee ascender, making replacing the elastic piece that is subject to frequent wear and tear convenient. Additionally, the length of the load bearing member, the elastic piece, as well as the guiding piece of the elastic bearing member is adjustable, making the knee ascender disclosed herein suites climber's many different needs. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376343 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR ASSISTING A USER TO TRAVERSE A STRUCTURE - A system assists a user to traverse a structure. A safety device includes a sensor assembly to detect positions of a user along a travel path for a structure, wherein the travel path includes a plurality of attachment points to secure the user to the structure via one or more lines, a motion assembly to move the safety device along the travel path based on the detected positions of the user, wherein the motion assembly maintains a threshold distance from the user, and a coupling mechanism to couple the one or more lines to one or more of the attachment points encountered along the travel path. Embodiments of the present invention further include a method and program product for assisting a user to traverse a structure in substantially the same manner described above. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376344 | SWIMMING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - Disclosed is a swimming assistance apparatus, which is worn on a user's both feet to provide the user with buoyancy, such that the user can float on water and swim in a good swimming style while repeatedly moving the waist from side to side like a fish, thereby reinforcing the user's waist muscles. Persons who have knee joint arthralgia or backache or persons who have disability in the lower body can use the swimming assistance apparatus for medical purposes, such as pain relief or treatment. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376345 | METHODS FOR TREATING GOLF BALLS HAVING A THERMOPLASTIC POLYURETHANE COVER - Golf balls having covers made of thermoplastic polyurethane compositions are provided. Multi-piece golf balls can be made. Polyurethane primer coatings and polyurethane top-coatings are applied to the thermoplastic polyurethane cover. Isocyanate-rich and polyol-rich polyurethane coatings can be applied. In one embodiment, multi-functional imine and amine compounds can be used to treat the golf ball. The resulting coating may contain polyurethanes, polyureas, and hybrids, copolymers, and blends thereof. The cover composition and surface coatings can further include catalysts, ultraviolet (UV)—light stabilizers, and other additives. Heat is used to cure the coatings. The coating methods have many benefits and the finished balls have good physical properties. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376346 | Graphene Core For A Golf Ball With A Soft Cover - A golf ball with a core comprising polybutadiene and graphene, and a soft cover is disclosed herein. The golf ball has a dual core with an outer core comprising polybutadiene and graphene. The soft cover is preferably composed of a highly neutralized polymer, a first ionomer, a second ionomer, and an impact modifier. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376347 | GOLF BALL RUBBER COMPOSITION AND GOLF BALL USING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a cured product of a golf ball rubber composition imparting excellent durability. The present invention provides a cured product of a golf ball rubber composition cured from a golf ball rubber composition containing (a) a base rubber, (b) an α,β-unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3 to 8 carbon atoms and/or a metal salt thereof as a co-crosslinking agent, and (c) a crosslinking initiator, wherein the cured product of the golf ball rubber composition satisfies the following mathematical formula (1): | 2020-12-03 |
20200376348 | Flight-Enhanced Ball - A flight-enhanced ball has an exterior liner, a series of texturizing recesses, and a ball body. The exterior liner is superimposed onto the ball body and used to provide a textured or friction-reducing surface. Additionally, the texturizing recesses traverse into the exterior liner to provide a textured surface that facilitate throwing the ball in a straight line at high velocities. The ball body is designed to be semi-deformable to act as a shock absorber. Thus, the ball body enables the ball to absorb the impact forces generated by a collision with an athletes' body. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376349 | Impact-Absorbing Ball - An impact-absorbing ball has an exterior liner, a ball body, and a damper core. The exterior liner is superimposed onto the ball body and used to provide a textured or friction-reducing surface. The damper core is integrated into the ball body and has multiple density-modified regions that are used to modify the overall durometer of the ball. Thus, the damper core enables the ball to absorb the impact forces generated by a collision with an athletes' body. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376350 | GOLF CLUB AND COMBINING MEMBER OF GOLF CLUB SHAFT AND GOLF CLUB HEAD - To obtain a golf club and a combining member of a golf club shaft and a golf club head that can provide a flexibility in choice of reshafting to a user regardless of types of the golf club shaft and the golf club head. A golf club includes an inner-hosel-type golf club shaft, an over-hosel-type golf club head, and a combining member that combines the inner-hosel-type golf club shaft with the over-hosel-type golf club head. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376351 | GOLF CLUB HEAD - A metalwood golf club head, including a striking face, wherein the striking face comprises a geometric face center, a posterior body portion comprising a crown and a sole, wherein the crown is connected to an upper portion of the striking face and the sole is connected to a lower portion of the striking face, a vertical plane passing through the geometric face center, a neutral axis extending through the geometric face center, the neutral axis perpendicular to an outer surface of the striking face at the geometric face center, wherein a vertical plane through said geometric face center intersects a first crown peak at a distance at least 30 mm from said geometric face center along the z-direction. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376352 | Golf Club Head Comprising Microscopic Bubble Material - A golf club head with a face component having a variable thickness and a coating on a rear surface of the face component that provides a flat surface to which a medallion can be affixed, and methods of manufacturing such golf club heads, are disclosed herein. The coating is made from a fill material comprising a polymer and a plurality of microscopic bubbles, which preferably constitute 5-70% of the volume of the fill material. The polymer material preferably is a polyurethane having a Poisson's ratio of 0.40-0.50. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376353 | GOLF CLUB HEADS AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE GOLF CLUB HEADS - Embodiments of golf club heads and methods to manufacture golf club heads are generally described herein. In one example, a method of manufacturing a golf club head may include providing a body portion having a face opening and an interior cavity. The method may include preparing a surface of the interior cavity to receive a structural adhesive by abrading the surface and cleaning the surface with a solvent. The method may include joining a face portion to the body portion to cover the face opening. The method may include introducing the structural adhesive to the interior cavity. The structural adhesive may form a solid plastic material coupled to a rear surface of the face portion and coupled to a surface of the interior cavity. Other examples and embodiments may be described and claimed. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376354 | GOLF BAG CONVERTIBLE STRAP ASSEMBLY - Embodiments of a strap assembly system for a golf bag are described herein. The strap assembly system can be converted between a single-strap configuration or a double-strap configuration. The strap assembly system comprises a first strap, a second strap, and a back puck. The back puck comprises first and second attachment openings for securing the first strap. The back puck further comprises first and second side openings that define a linear pathway and are configured to receive the second strap. The second strap can move freely along the linear pathway. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376355 | RIDEABLE GOLF BAG CART/CYCLE - A rideable golf bag cart/cycle ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376356 | IMPROVEMENT FOR AN ILLUMINATED SPORTS NET - The following present utility model patent application comprises a set of side strips ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376357 | TETHERED RESISTANCE SWIM TRAINING APPARATUS - An aquatic exercise apparatus for applying a resistive force to an exercising swimmer, the apparatus includes a bracket mounted to a vertically oriented surface located above a pool of water, a container, an operational assembly comprising at least one upper pulley attached to the bracket and at least one lower pulley attached to the container, a cord passing through the at least one upper pulley and the at least one lower pulley, and a fastener configured to attach to an animal, where the fastener is attached to a free end of the cord, and where pulling the free end of the cord moves the container upward against gravity. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376358 | AQUATIC RESISTANCE TRAINING SYSTEM - Technologies are described for aquatic resistance training. An aquatic resistance line may be deployed across the surface of a swimming pool. An aquatic resistance device may be deployed to ride along the resistance line when pulled by a swimmer. The aquatic resistance device comprises offset compression tensioners, each with a wedge-like geometry and a channel for the resistance line. The housing of the aquatic resistance device positions adjacent pairs of the offset compression tensioners into alternating orientation to one another. A mechanical compressor within the aquatic resistance device can force the offset compression tensioners against one another along the axis of the resistance line causing the alternating wedge-like geometries of the offset compression tensioners to force the offset compression tensioners off-axis from one another orthogonal to the aquatic resistance line into a configuration operable to adjustably grip the aquatic resistance line thus providing a resistive training load to the swimmer. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376359 | Exercise Machine Rail System - An exercise machine rail system for improved exerciser mounting and dismounting, improved functional ergonomics, and reduced risk of exerciser injury when using an exercise machine. The exercise machine rail system generally includes either two rails in close relationship which are linked together via connectors or a singular rail. Bias members are disclosed as either extending along either outer side of the rails, internally to the rail, or underneath the rail. Due to the narrow nature of the rails used by the present invention, an exerciser is able to mount and dismount the exercise machine easily and efficiently. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376360 | SUPPORT PLATE FOR A GLIDING BOARD - A support plate for a binding for a gliding board that includes the following: a chassis to be fixed on an upper surface of the gliding board; a damping plate intended to be at least partially interposed between a lower surface of the chassis and the upper surface of the gliding board. The support plate includes a wedge that is less compressible than the damping plate, movable between a hardness configuration, suitable for transmitting a vertical force from the chassis to the upper surface of a gliding board, and inhibiting, at least partially, the compression of the damping plate and between a flexibility configuration, suitable for the force to be retransmitted from the chassis to the upper surface of a gliding board, mainly via the damping plate. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376361 | STEERING AXLE UNIT FOR SKATEBOARDS OR CHASSIS - A steering axle unit ( | 2020-12-03 |
20200376362 | METHOD FOR REPRODUCING A PATTERN TO BE MARKED ON A GRASSED AREA - A local coordinate system in which the turfed area is digitized, and a marking area is divided into elementary cells to form a matrix, and the pattern to be marked is broken down into a mosaic of pixels associated with the elementary cells of the matrix. Next, for each elementary cell of the matrix, tasks to be performed by the marking devices are determined according to a value of the pixel associated with said elementary cell, to mark the pattern to be marked on the marking area; and the movement of the vehicle over the turfed area is controlled so as to cover all of the elementary cells, and the marking devices are controlled so as to perform the tasks to be performed in each elementary cell. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376363 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A TABLE GAME USING A SPECIAL DECK OF CARDS AND A CONVENTIONAL DECK OF CARDS - Embodiments provide for card games such as blackjack that allow at least one card to be dealt from a special deck (e.g., a restricted deck) into a hand, while the remainder of the cards for that hand (and, in some embodiments, other hands involved in the game event) are dealt from a main/conventional deck. In accordance with some embodiments, the at least one card dealt from the special deck is dealt into a hand of the player while in other embodiments it is dealt into the hand of a dealer and/or an opponent player. A special deck may be a deck that includes cards configured to provide an advantage to the player (e.g., in a blackjack game, restricted deck may only include high value cards if being used for a player hand or only low value cards if being used for a dealer hand). | 2020-12-03 |
20200376364 | GAME PROGRESS INFORMATION GENERATION SYSTEM, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR - A game progress information generation system for a game, in which players compete against each other while respectively arranging physical game media in a field, configured to generate progress information for specifying progress status of the game, and comprising: a medium information acquiring device acquiring medium information required for identification of the arranged game medium; a medium identification device identifying the arranged game medium based on the acquired medium information; an action information acquiring device acquiring action information required for identification of action of the player; an action identification device identifying the action of the player based on the acquired action information; and a progress information generation device repeatedly determining the progress status of the game while referring to an identification result of each of the medium identification device and the action identification device, and generating the progress information based on a determination result to be obtained. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376365 | METHOD FOR SHUFFLING PLAYING CARDS - A shuffling system of the present invention includes multiple shuffling devices which are connected in series to one another, and multiple CPUs which are independent from one another, and are connected with the respective multiple shuffling devices, in which each of the multiple CPUs is used to shuffle the cards across the multiple shuffling devices, so that the cards are arranged randomly, and further, even if the information about the shuffle in each shuffling device is stolen due to an unauthorized access to the multiple CPUs, or the like, it becomes difficult to identify shuffled cards to which the stolen information is allocated in all the shuffling devices, and therefore the possibility that the arrangement of the shuffled cards is recognized is reduced. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376366 | ILLUMINATED GAMING TILE AND CHARGING SYSTEM - An electronic gaming tile includes a lighting system so that the tile emits light which can be seen during game play in low-light conditions. The tile may be for example, a domino or other gaming tile type (for example, mahjong). The tile includes a shell with a removable rear cover, which define a shell interior cavity that houses a tile power source, a tile controller board, and a light source. Some aspects include a storage case configured with a charging system that charges the tile power source of each tile to provide power to the light source when the tile is to be used for game play. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376367 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL COMPETITION - A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376368 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL COMPETITION - A system configured to be coupled with a participant of an activity. The system comprises: a participant activity monitoring unit configured for monitoring a performance of the activity by the participant; an activity information module configured for storing performance information corresponding to the activity; and a participant performance correlator configured for delivering comparative performance data based on the monitored performance of the activity by the participant and the stored performance information. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376369 | COMMUNICATION WITH AUGMENTED REALITY VIRTUAL AGENTS - A method implemented by a processor of a computing device, comprising: receiving an image from a camera; using a machine vision process to recognize the at least one real-world object in the image; displaying on a screen an augmented reality (AR) scene containing the at least one real-world object and a virtual agent; receiving user input; deriving a simplified user intent from the user input; and in response to the user input, animating the virtual agent within the AR scene, the animating being dependent on the simplified user intent. Deriving a simplified user intent from the user input may include converting the user input into a user phrase, determining at least one semantic element in the user phrase, and converting the at least one semantic element into the simplified user intent. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376370 | TEMPORAL AXIAL ALIGNMENT ADAPTER FOR VR HAND CONTROLLERS - Various examples are provided for adapters for virtual reality (VR) hand controllers. The adapters can be coupled to hold the VR controllers in temporal axial alignment. In one example, an adapter includes a first end, a second end and one or more cross members connecting the first and second ends. The first adapter coupled to the second adapter in a fixed temporal orientation via a first coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the first adapter and a second coupling assembly installed in the first end or the second end of the second adapter. For example, the first and second coupling assemblies can include a post coupling assembly and a recess coupling assembly. In another example, a system including two adapters can be coupled together to hold VR hand controllers in a fixed orientation with each other, e.g., in temporal axial alignment. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376371 | GAMING HEADSET WITH ENHANCED OFF-SCREEN AWARENESS - Methods and systems are provided for gaming headset with enhanced off-screen awareness. An audio system that is used for outputting audio signals to a user may be configured for identifying in audio signals, based on parameters or criteria associated with a user of the system, one or more components in the audio signals; determining characteristics of the one or more components based on perception of the audio signals by the user; and adjusting based on the characteristics of the one or more components, the one or more components and/or one or more other components in the audio signals. The audio system may include circuits for handling the required functions. The circuits may include a detection circuit configured for identify the one or more components, one or more adjustment circuits for applying the adjustments, and a controller circuit for controlling applying the adjustments. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376372 | CONTENT DATA HOLDING SYSTEM, STORAGE MEDIUM, CONTENT DATA HOLDING SERVER, AND DATA MANAGEMENT METHOD - A server includes a content storage medium configured to store content data of content usable in different types of games up to a first upper number, and a management information storage medium configured to store valid period information of a right to use an extended function concerning the content data The server, in case that a right to use an extended function is valid, sends the content data to an information-processing device or receives the content data from the information-processing device, and stores the content data in the content storage medium up to a second upper number larger than the first upper number. The server, in case that the right is invalid, performs at least one of transmission of the content data to the information-processing device and reception of the content data from the information-processing device, in a restricted manner as compared with a case where the right is valid. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376373 | MULTI-PROCESS COMMUNICATION REGARDING GAMING INFORMATION - Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376374 | DYNAMIC NETWORK STORAGE FOR CLOUD CONSOLE SERVER - Aspects of the present disclosure relate to systems and methods for virtualizing mass storage. In various implementations, the management server may allocate resources of a network storage server for use by a separate game server in running a computer application, turn on the game server after allocating the resources, and provide the game server with information on how to access the storage server. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376375 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING CLIENT SIDE LATENCY ENHANCEMENT WITH AID OF CLOUD GAME SERVER SIDE IMAGE ORIENTATION CONTROL - A method and apparatus for performing client side latency enhancement with aid of cloud game server side image orientation control. The method may include: utilizing at least one orientation-related sensor in a client device to detect a client device orientation of the client device; utilizing a network interface circuit in the client device to notify a cloud game server of the client device orientation; utilizing the cloud game server to rotate video contents of a cloud game in advance for the client device according to the client device orientation to generate pre-rotated video contents, for being output to the client device through video streaming; and utilizing the network interface circuit to receive the pre-rotated video contents through the video streaming and buffering the pre-rotated video contents in a video buffer, for being output to a display panel and displayed on the display panel. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376376 | Selecting Properties using Handheld Controllers - Described herein are, among other things, techniques to enable a user to navigate a color picker or other graphical-user-interface (GUI) tool using an input device of a handheld controller. For example, a user may operate a color picker presented on a display by pressing upwards on a joystick to activate selection of hue, down and to the left to activate selection of saturation, and down and to the right to activate selection of lightness or value. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376377 | VIDEO GAME PROCESSING APPARATUS AND VIDEO GAME PROCESSING PROGRAM PRODUCT - A video game processing apparatus is provided for controlling progress of a video game while displaying a player character on a display screen. A player character operation area and a viewpoint operation area are set so that the player character operation area and the viewpoint operation area do not overlap on the display screen. A first operational input to the set player character operation area is received, and an action of the player character is controlled on a basis of the first operational input. A second operational input to the set viewpoint operation area is received, and a viewpoint or a position of a virtual camera is controlled in response to the second operational input. The player character operation area is an operation area through which the player character is operated by a slide operation. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376378 | GAME SYSTEM, TERMINAL APPARATUS, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - A program causes a processor of a terminal apparatus to function as: a game progressor configured to progress a game based on content information that prescribes progression contents of the game; a first acquirer configured to acquire first progression information indicative of the degree of progress of the game in the terminal apparatus; a second acquirer configured to acquire input information that was input at another terminal apparatus progressing the game based on the content information, and second progression information indicative of the degree of progress of the game in the other terminal apparatus as of a point in time when the input information was input at the other terminal apparatus; and an output controller configured to control output of output information that corresponds to the input information acquired by the second acquirer based on the first progression information and the second progression information. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376379 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROMOTING PLAYER CHARACTER IN SPORTS GAME USING DUALIZED SPACE - Disclosed are a method and system for promoting a player character in a sports game using a dualized space. A player character promotion method may include processing a progress of a sports game instance in which at least one player character controlled in response to a user's input participates through a first virtual space configured for the progress of a sports game, providing a user interface for promoting a promotion mode for a given player character between sports game instances, and performing a promotion scenario for a selected player character through a second virtual space different from the first virtual space for the progress of the sports game instance when the promotion mode for the selected player character is activated through the user interface. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376380 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM - An information processing apparatus in which a player plays a game by controlling a player character is provided. The information processing apparatus includes a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to generate a game image in accordance with an operation by the player, generate another image of another character or an object other than the player character, in a case where the another character or the object is in a state to be affected by the player character in the game, and superimpose and display the another image on the game image. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376381 | POSTURE ADJUSTMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS, STORAGE MEDIUM, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A posture adjustment method includes: obtaining a first operation through a client, determining a second action in response to the first operation, and playing a target picture in the client. The first operation is used for indicating that a first object performs a first action, the first object is an object in a virtual scene displayed by the client, and a first part of the first object holds a target item being used for launching an attack in the virtual scene. The second action is used for driving, by a second part of the first object, the first part to adjust a holding posture to the target item to automatically achieve a relatively proper and accurate posture of using the target item. The target picture being used for displaying that the first object performs the first action and the second part of the first object performs the second action. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376382 | STORAGE MEDIUM, GAME SYSTEM, GAME APPARATUS AND GAME CONTROLLING METHOD - A non-limiting example game system comprises a processor incorporated in a main body apparatus, and the processor causes a player character to dig the ground based on an operation input of a player, thereby to form a hole. Water is placed in the hole, whereby a water place is formed. A shape of the water place is changed by expanding the hole, and when the water place has a long shape, the water is controlled so as to flow. When the water place is not a long shape, the water does not flow. That is, a river or a pond is formed in a game field based on an operation input of the player. When causing a player character to perform fishing based on an operation input of the player, different processing is executed between the river and the pond. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376383 | CONTROL OF PLAYER CHARACTER WITH ENHANCED MOTION FUNCTIONALITY - A video game apparatus, comprising at least one processor and a non-transitory storage medium operably connected to the at least one processor and storing computer-readable program instructions. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program instructions, wherein execution of the program instructions by the at least one processor causes carrying out of a method. The method comprises maintaining a virtual environment in the memory, the virtual environment including a player character; receiving a request for enhanced motion functionality of the player character; identifying a landing site in the virtual environment based on one or more validity criteria; determining a trajectory to the identified landing site; and causing the player character to exhibit enhanced motion functionality by traveling at least partly along said trajectory. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376384 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING MOVEMENT OF BALL IN SPORTS GAME - Disclosed are a method and system for controlling a movement of a ball in a sports game. A control method may include providing a customizing function enabling a user to generate a skill for a preset section by customizing at least one of the speed, trajectory and effect of a ball moving in the preset section in a sports game, storing at least one of the customized speed, trajectory and effect in association with the skill generated through the customizing function, and controlling a movement of the ball in the section using at least one of the speed, trajectory and effect stored in association with the activated skill in response to an activation of the skill for the section in a process in which a game instance for the sports game proceeds. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376385 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DYNAMICALLY GENERATING EVENT CARDS FROM MESSAGE STREAMS - Systems and methods for dynamically generating event cards from message streams is provided. A system receives a message of a sequence of messages from a content source, determine, from the message, the game condition of the game, compare the game condition with a previous game condition and determines events that occurred in the game based on the message and the comparison. The system can determine, for each event of the one or more events, an event type and individual player contributions of one or more players and assign, for each event of the one or more events, to each player that contributed in the event, a points allocation corresponding to the player's contribution in the event based on the points assignment policy and the event type. The system can generate event cards and transmit the event cards to emote devices according to a content filtering policy. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376386 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING BATTLE ROYALE GAME USING SUPPLY BOX AND SERVER USING SAME - The present invention provides a method for providing a battle royale game using a supply box, the method comprising the steps of: (a) allowing a particular player to select a particular item owned by the particular player or allowing the particular item to be selected through a predetermined first algorithm in a first state by a game server; (b) when information relating to the particular item is acquired, generating a particular supply box including the particular item and corresponding to the particular player, and determining location information relating to a location on a map, at which the generated particular supply box is input when the game enters a second state later, by the game server; and (c) when the game has entered the second state, placing the particular supply box with reference to the location information and supporting the particular player to play the battle royale game by using the placed particular supply box by the game server. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376387 | MARKET-BASED GAMING PLATFORM - A method is disclosed for provisioning a market-based game on a blockchain platform comprising: allocating, on the blockchain platform, a plurality of non-fungible tokens, each non-fungible token representing a different real-life entity in a pool of real-life entities; for each of the plurality of non-fungible tokens, allocating, on the blockchain platform, one or more corresponding fungible tokens that represent shares in the non-fungible token; allocating, on the blockchain platform, pool-management logic; allocating, on the blockchain platform, entity-management logic; and replenishing the pool-specific award by transferring the pool-specific award to a wallet that is associated with the pool of real-life entities for further distribution by the pool-management logic and the entity-management logic. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376388 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPLACING PLAYER IN SPORTS GAME - Disclosed are a method and system for replacing a player in a sports game. A player replacement method may include providing a management interface for managing, for each position, characters assigned to a user among characters in a sports game, recognizing a first input of the user for a first character among the characters displayed through the management interface, determining at least one recommendation character to be replaced with the first character selected by the user among the characters displayed through the management interface in to response to the recognition of the first input of the user, and displaying the determined recommendation character differently from the remaining characters displayed through the management interface until a second input of the user related to the replacement of the first character is recognized. | 2020-12-03 |
20200376389 | METHODS OF MATCHMAKING BASED ON DYNAMIC MATCHMAKING PARAMETERS - The present inventive concept contemplates a method of linking remote players in competitive play by retrieving skill metrics of a player and determining whether the skill metrics of the player rises above a minimum skill threshold for a competitive event. Responsive to determining that the skill metrics of potential player rises above the minimum skill threshold for the competitive event, the method contemplates sending the potential player a communication, such as an invitation to the competitive event and/or a promotional communication. | 2020-12-03 |