Methods, apparatus and computer program products for processing images of a golf ball
US7209576B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T7/246
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus and computer program products are provided for capturing and thereafter analyzing the images of a golf ball in a manner that permits various parameters associated with a golf shot, including the backspin and sidespin of the golf ball, to be reliably determined. Further, the method, apparatus and computer program product may be configured to separately calibrate each image that is captured in a timely manner.
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