Ball detection apparatus for detecting when a golf ball is...

Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Target or obstacle

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C473S132000, C473S134000, C473S136000, C473S151000, C473S190000, C473S199000

Reexamination Certificate

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07344446

ABSTRACT:
The ball detection apparatus is for detecting when a golf ball is hit off a golf tee of an automatic golf ball teeing machine. The detection apparatus comprises a radar device for producing a first signal in response to detecting movement of a golf club towards the tee, a directional microphone for producing a second signal in response to detecting the sound of a golf club striking a golf ball and monitoring means for detecting a coincidence between the first and second signals. An automatic golf ball teeing machine including such ball detection apparatus is also disclosed.

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English translation of JP 06-022319 A—includes abstract, claims, description of drawings and detailed description.
English translation of JP 06-311474 A—includes abstract, claims, description of drawings and detailed description.

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