RFID golf ball target system and method
US9339697B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/54
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A radio-frequency identification (RFID) golf ball range target system is described. The RFID golf ball range target system includes a RFID golf ball, a scanner, a client computer, a game selection module, a target, a target RFID reader and a target network communications module. The RFID golf ball that includes a RFID tag fixedly coupled to the surface of a spherical golf ball core corresponding to the RFID golf ball, wherein the RFID tag is disposed between the spherical golf ball core and a spherical golf ball shell. A unique RFID golf ball identifier is associated with the RFID golf ball. In the illustrative embodiment, the RFID tag includes an omnidirectional antenna that operates in the ultra-high-frequency (UHF) range. Additionally, the illustrative RFID tag can be encapsulated in a flexible substrate that is disposed between the spherical golf ball core and a spherical golf ball shell.
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