Method and apparatus of proximity and stunt recording for outdoor gaming

US9504909B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9504909-B2
Application numberUS-201113274556-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateOct 17, 2011
Priority dateMay 5, 2011
Publication dateNov 29, 2016
Grant dateNov 29, 2016

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Apparatuses for motion capture are disclosed that includes a surface configured to support an object; and at least one sensor arranged with the surface, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to obtain at least one of ranging or inertial information for use in estimating a motion of the surface with respect to the object. A method for motion capture is also disclosed that includes providing a surface configured to support an object; and obtaining at least one of ranging or inertial information for use in estimating a motion of the surface with respect to the object via at least one sensor.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for motion capture comprising: a surface configured to support an object; and a plurality of sensors integrated with the surface and a plurality of sensors included with the object, one of the plurality of sensors integrated with the surface is configured to obtain ranging information from other sensors of the plurality of sensors integrated with the surface and the plurality of sensors included with the object for use in estimating a motion o…

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What does patent US9504909B2 cover?
Apparatuses for motion capture are disclosed that includes a surface configured to support an object; and at least one sensor arranged with the surface, wherein the at least one sensor is configured to obtain at least one of ranging or inertial information for use in estimating a motion of the surface with respect to the object. A method for motion capture is also disclosed that includes provid…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Persaud Anthony G, Prentice Adrian J, Joseph George, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A63F13/211. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Nov 29 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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