Computer Trackable Football, System and Method of Manufacturing

Abstract

A ball includes a ball body and a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, the ball is a football and is adapted for use in conjunction with virtual reality (VR) systems.

1 . A ball, comprising:
 a ball body; and   a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs).   
     
     
         2 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein the ball is a football. 
     
     
         3 . The ball according to  claim 2 , wherein the football is adapted for use in conjunction with VR systems. 
     
     
         4 . The ball according to  claim 2 , wherein the ball body includes an inflatable bladder with a covering or skin. 
     
     
         5 . The ball according to  claim 2 , wherein the ball body is of the shape of prolate spheroid. 
     
     
         6 . The ball according to  claim 2 , wherein the light system includes an infrared led control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, and the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). 
     
     
         7 . The ball according to  claim 2 , wherein infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are integrated into or onto skin of the ball body. 
     
     
         8 . The ball according to  claim 7 , further including an indicator light and an on/off switch. 
     
     
         9 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein the ball is adapted for use in conjunction with VR systems. 
     
     
         10 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein the ball body includes an inflatable bladder with a covering or skin. 
     
     
         11 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein the ball body is of the shape of prolate spheroid. 
     
     
         12 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein the light system includes an infrared led control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, and the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). 
     
     
         13 . The ball according to  claim 12 , wherein the control board is a circuit board and is mounted upon a mounting base secured to an internal surface of a skin of the ball body. 
     
     
         14 . The ball according to  claim 12 , wherein the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are connected to the control board via the electrical wiring. 
     
     
         15 . The ball according to  claim 12 , further including a flexible shell including a flat mounting base upon which is at least mounted the control board. 
     
     
         16 . The ball according to  claim 12 , further including a pocketed bladder in which components of the light system are housed. 
     
     
         17 . The ball according to  claim 1 , wherein infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are integrated into or onto skin of the ball body. 
     
     
         18 . The ball according to  claim 17 , wherein the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are mounted on small tabs of flexible circuit material. 
     
     
         19 . The ball according to  claim 18 , wherein the tabs are shaped and dimensioned to be inserted through LED holes in the skin of the ball body. 
     
     
         20 . The ball according to  claim 1 , further including an indicator light and an on/off switch.