Training apparatus and method for teaching and practicing skills for sports
OwnerAlfio Bucceriinventor
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Abstract
A training apparatus for teaching and practicing skills for sports. The apparatus includes at least one removable electronic device having at least one proximity sensor, a playing surface having a cavity which receives the at least one removable electronic device, and a gamepiece, such as a ball. Each proximity sensor is adapted to sense the gamepiece and activates a visual or audio indicator on the at least one removable electronic device if the gamepiece is within a range of the at least one proximity sensor.
Claims22
A training apparatus for teaching and practicing skills for sports comprising:
- at least one removable electronic device having at least one proximity sensor and a display screen;
- at least one playing surface having a cavity which receives the at least one removable electronic device, wherein the cavity has a base, a sidewall connected to and extending from the base and an opening defined by the sidewall;
- a cover that covers a portion of the opening of the cavity of the playing surface and the at least one removable electronic device to protect the display screen of the removable electronic device, wherein the cover does not cover the proximity sensor of the at least one removable electronic device, wherein the cover is clear and allows the display screen to be viewed by a user;
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- a gamepiece,
- wherein the at least one proximity sensor is adapted to sense the gamepiece and activates a visual or audio indicator on the at least one removable electronic device if the gamepiece is within a range of the at least one proximity sensor.
A training apparatus for teaching and practicing skills for sports, comprising:
- a smartphone having at least one proximity sensor and a display screen;
- a smartphone holding apparatus having a cavity which receives the smartphone, wherein the cavity has a base, a sidewall connected to and extending from the base and an opening defined by the sidewall;
- a cover that covers a portion of the opening of the cavity of the smatphone holding apparatus and the smartphone to protect the display screen of smartphone, wherein the cover does not cover the proximity sensor of the smartphone, wherein the cover is clear and allows the display screen to be viewed by a user;
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- a gamepiece,
- wherein the at least one proximity sensor is adapted to sense i) the gamepiece if the gamepiece is within a range of the at least one proximity sensor or ii) a movable proximity sensor activator if the gamepiece moves the proximity sensor activator, and activates a visual or audio indicator on the smartphone.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.