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Methods, apparatus and computer program products for processing images of a golf ball

US7209576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 2003
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 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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