Image analysis – Applications – Motion or velocity measuring
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)
Image analysis
Applications
Motion or velocity measuring
C348S155000, C073S488000, C356S027000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10360196
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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Accu-Sport International, Inc.
Alston & Bird LLP
Bali Vikkram
Bhatnagar Anand
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