Sports ball communication system

摘要

A sports ball communication system includes a band that is to be worn by a participant who is meant to handle the sports ball; and a communication unit constructed and arranged to be worn by the participant on the band. The communication unit includes a main control unit, a memory for storing predetermined messages, and at least one sensor for sensing the actions of the ball by the participant. The system may include as sensors a microphone for sensing a bounce of the ball by the participant, and an accelerometer for sensing a motion of a ball handling hand of the participant.

主权项

1. A sports ball communication system comprising: a band that is to be worn by a participant who is meant to handle a sports ball; and a communication unit constructed and arranged to be worn by the participant on the band; the communication unit including a main control unit, a memory for storing predetermined messages, and at least one sensor for sensing the actions of the ball by the participant; wherein a first sensor comprises a microphone for detecting a contact of the sports ball with an object of interest, wherein the communication unit comprises an enclosure for housing the microphone; wherein detection of the contact of the sports ball with the object of interest will be determined by sampling a microphone signal, wherein the microphone signal is converted to digital form at a minimum sampling rate of 1 to 2 KHz; wherein the microphone signal is passed through a low pass filter.