Computer for Rackets or Paddles

Abstract

An electronic device to be used in rackets or paddles, comprising of an acoustic or vibration sensor, a micro-controller, a micro-transmitter-receiver, a micro-speaker and a display. The device count, calculate and show in the display the game time, game speed, the score and the quantity of hits that the player gave to the ball.

1 . A device for monitoring a game played with a racket comprising: 
 a programmable micro controller (MC);    at least one sensor to detect vibrations;    said sensor providing data to the MC;    said MC and sensor securely attached to the racket;    a display;    control mechanisms for setting and directing the MC the MC monitoring at least the number of hits, and time between hits;    a memory to store data processed by the MC; and    a power source.    
   
   
       2 . A device according to  claim 1  further comprising a micro-transmitter-receiver (MTR) that allows the communication and transfer of data with other similar devices equipped with MTR's.  
   
   
       3 . A device according to  claim 2  in which the MTR sends and receives signals utilizing radio frequency.  
   
   
       4 . A device according to  claim 2  further comprising a speaker that responds to signals from the MC.  
   
   
       5 . A device according to  claim 2  in which the control mechanisms provide access and control of at least the following: a menu, selection of items on the display, access to data stored, identification of events including games, rallies, scoring, and setting of the MC.  
   
   
       6 . A device according to  claim 5  in which the MC is settable for a specific magnitude signal from the sensor being required to be counted as a hit.  
   
   
       7 . A device according to  claim 2  in which the device includes a removable flash memory.  
   
   
       8 . A device according to  claim 2  in which the display is of the LCD type.  
   
   
       9 . A device according to  claim 2  in which a user can select the type of game as well as the attributes and requirements to apply for a particular game from a selection stored on the MC.  
   
   
       10 . A device according to  claim 9  in which a user can modify the attributes and requirements on the MC to be applied for a particular game.  
   
   
       11 . A device according to  claim 9  in which data related to the number and grouping of players in a game can be selected and identified.  
   
   
       12 . A device according to  claim 9  in which data concerning the court and set up can be entered into the MC.  
   
   
       13 . A device according to  claim 9  in which the MC is programmed to automatically separate the game in rallies when the elapsed time between hits exceeds a predefined time according to the game selection.  
   
   
       14 . A method for monitoring a game played with a racket comprising: 
 selecting a programmable microcontroller (MC);    selecting a vibration sensor;    selecting a display for the device;    including a memory with the MC to store data collected;    Including control mechanisms to allow setting and directing the MC;    including a power source;    connecting electrically the MC, sensor, display, control mechanisms and power source;    installing all components on a racket    including communication ports on the MC to transfer data and instructions.    
   
   
       15 . A method according to  claim 14 , further comprising installing a micro-transmitter-receiver (MTR) on the racket and electrically connecting it to the MC.  
   
   
       16 . A method according to  claim 15  further comprising installing compatible components on other rackets in the game and setting them to communicate data between all rackets in the game.  
   
   
       17 . A method according to  claim 15  further comprising a speaker installed on the racket which responds to signals from the MC.  
   
   
       18 . A method according to  claim 15  in which the control mechanisms allow access and control of at least the following: a menu, selection of items on the display, access to data stored, identification of events including games, rallies, scoring, and setting of the MC.  
   
   
       19 . A method according to  claim 18  in which the MC is settable for a specific magnitude signal from the sensor being required to be counted as a hit.  
   
   
       20 . A method according to  claim 15  in which the MC includes a removable flash memory.  
   
   
       21 . A method according to  claim 14  in which a user can selected the type of game as well as the attributes and requirements to apply for a particular game from the section stored on the MC.  
   
   
       22 . A method according to  claim 21  in which a user can modify the attributes and requirements on the MC to be applied for a particular game.  
   
   
       23 . A method according to  claim 21  in which data related to the number and grouping of the players in a game can be selected and identified.  
   
   
       24 . A method according to  claim 21  in which the MC automatically separate the game in rallies when the elapsed time between hits exceeds a predefined time according to the game selection.