US4627620A
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Electronic athlete trainer for improving skills in reflex, speed and accuracy
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-12-26
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Granted: 1986-12-09
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Expires: 2004-12-26
Abstract
Abstract An electronic apparatus for improving skills in reflex, speed and accuracy of the player as well as for recreational purposes is disclosed in which multiple targets spread around the player are selected with random sequence by an electronic device. The selections of targets are indicated by the visual indicators as well as an audio alarm on the electronic device. When the targets are selected, a timer on the electronic device is activated and the elapsed time is indicated by a display on the electronic device. The timer is halted when the targets are hit by the player. The indicators are then disabled and the elapsed time which measures the performance of the player is indicated by the display on the electronic device. The speed of target selection preceded by fake target selections is provided to improve player's reflex.
Inventors
- 👤 John P. Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 19:14
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B69/00; A63B69/0053; A63B69/0028; A63B69/20; A63B69/22; A63B69/32; A63B69/322; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0622; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/04; A63B2102/06; A63B2214/00; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/62; A63B2220/80; A63B2220/801; A63B2225/00; A63B2225/10; A63B2225/50; A63B2225/74; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0066; A63B2244/00; A63B2244/10; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/0464; A63B69/0002; A63B69/0015; A63B69/002; A63B69/0024; A63B69/0071; A63B69/0095; A63B69/02; A63B69/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
295 words
A training apparatus comprising in combination multiple targets which are to be placed around the player with different distances and heights; an electronic device having electronic components for controlling the operation of said training apparatus; means for randomly selecting said targets; sound generator means acting as a coordinating means to coordinate the hearing, vision and body control of the player, responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means; indicating means responsive to said target selection means for indicating when said targets are selected by said target selections; means for resetting said target selections; means for measuring elapsed time between said target selections and said target resettings; indicating means for indicating elapsed time measured by said measuring means; selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections; means for selecting fake mode of said target selections in which true target selection is preceded by fake target selections for improving the judgment and coordination abilities of the player; means for communication between said electronic device and said targets whereby said targets can be placed at different distances and heights from the player, wherein means for supporting said target means and controlling means for generating reset signal is a rod with its top being connected to said target means and its bottom being hinged to said base means and positioned right on top of said means for generating reset signal whereby when said rod is in straight position, said means for generating reset signal is closed by the weight of said rod and when said rod is in tilted position due to the hitting of said target means by the player, said means for generating reset signal is open, thus generating a reset signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
295 words
A training apparatus comprising in combination multiple targets which are to be placed around the player with different distances and heights; an electronic device having electronic components for controlling the operation of said training apparatus; means for randomly selecting said targets; sound generator means acting as a coordinating means to coordinate the hearing, vision and body control of the player, responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means; indicating means responsive to said target selection means for indicating when said targets are selected by said target selections; means for resetting said target selections; means for measuring elapsed time between said target selections and said target resettings; indicating means for indicating elapsed time measured by said measuring means; selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections; means for selecting fake mode of said target selections in which true target selection is preceded by fake target selections for improving the judgment and coordination abilities of the player; means for communication between said electronic device and said targets whereby said targets can be placed at different distances and heights from the player, wherein means for supporting said target means and controlling means for generating reset signal is a rod with its top being connected to said target means and its bottom being hinged to said base means and positioned right on top of said means for generating reset signal whereby when said rod is in straight position, said means for generating reset signal is closed by the weight of said rod and when said rod is in tilted position due to the hitting of said target means by the player, said means for generating reset signal is open, thus generating a reset signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
362 words
A training apparatus comprising in combination multiple targets which are to be placed around the player; an electronic device having electronic components for controlling the operation of said training apparatus; means for randomly selecting said targets; sound generator means responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means; indicating means responsive to said target selection means for indicating when said targets are selected by said target selections; means for resetting said target selections; means for measuring elapsed time between said target selections and said target resettings; indicating means for indicating elapsed time measured by said measuring means; selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections; means for selecting fake mode of said target selections in which true target selection is preceded by fake target selections; means for communication between said electronic device and said targets; an oscillator; a binary counter which generates multiple clocks with different frequencies by counting down the clock generated by said oscillator; logic gates responsive to said selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections to select one clock with desired frequency from said binary counter; a pseudo random number generator; a state decoder which converts the signals generated from said pseudo random number generator into multiple pseudo random states in which only one state is true at one clock period and each state represents one said target; a state register which stores the multiple pseudo random states from said state decoder and randomly selects one of said targets with one of the true state at each clock period, the true state in said state register being cleared by reset signal generated by said means for generating reset signal in said selected target; a display which displays the elapsed time measured in said decade counter; a sound generator responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means and to stop the sound as said targets are reset by said means for generating reset signal in said selected targets; and a transmitter/receiver to communicate between said electronic device and said targets.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
362 words
A training apparatus comprising in combination multiple targets which are to be placed around the player; an electronic device having electronic components for controlling the operation of said training apparatus; means for randomly selecting said targets; sound generator means responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means; indicating means responsive to said target selection means for indicating when said targets are selected by said target selections; means for resetting said target selections; means for measuring elapsed time between said target selections and said target resettings; indicating means for indicating elapsed time measured by said measuring means; selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections; means for selecting fake mode of said target selections in which true target selection is preceded by fake target selections; means for communication between said electronic device and said targets; an oscillator; a binary counter which generates multiple clocks with different frequencies by counting down the clock generated by said oscillator; logic gates responsive to said selection means for designating selection speeds of said target selections to select one clock with desired frequency from said binary counter; a pseudo random number generator; a state decoder which converts the signals generated from said pseudo random number generator into multiple pseudo random states in which only one state is true at one clock period and each state represents one said target; a state register which stores the multiple pseudo random states from said state decoder and randomly selects one of said targets with one of the true state at each clock period, the true state in said state register being cleared by reset signal generated by said means for generating reset signal in said selected target; a display which displays the elapsed time measured in said decade counter; a sound generator responsive to said target selection means to automatically create a sound as said targets are selected by said target selection means and to stop the sound as said targets are reset by said means for generating reset signal in said selected targets; and a transmitter/receiver to communicate between said electronic device and said targets.
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