Computer Trackable Football, System and Method of Manufacturing
A ball includes a ball body and a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs). In accordance with a disclosed embodiment, the ball is a football and is adapted for use in conjunction with virtual reality (VR) systems.
1 . A ball, comprising:
a ball body; and
a light system including integrated infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs).
2 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein the ball is a football.
3 . The ball according to claim 2 , wherein the football is adapted for use in conjunction with VR systems.
4 . The ball according to claim 2 , wherein the ball body includes an inflatable bladder with a covering or skin.
5 . The ball according to claim 2 , wherein the ball body is of the shape of prolate spheroid.
6 . The ball according to claim 2 , wherein the light system includes an infrared led control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, and the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs).
7 . The ball according to claim 2 , wherein infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are integrated into or onto skin of the ball body.
8 . The ball according to claim 7 , further including an indicator light and an on/off switch.
9 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein the ball is adapted for use in conjunction with VR systems.
10 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein the ball body includes an inflatable bladder with a covering or skin.
11 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein the ball body is of the shape of prolate spheroid.
12 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein the light system includes an infrared led control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, and the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs).
13 . The ball according to claim 12 , wherein the control board is a circuit board and is mounted upon a mounting base secured to an internal surface of a skin of the ball body.
14 . The ball according to claim 12 , wherein the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are connected to the control board via the electrical wiring.
15 . The ball according to claim 12 , further including a flexible shell including a flat mounting base upon which is at least mounted the control board.
16 . The ball according to claim 12 , further including a pocketed bladder in which components of the light system are housed.
17 . The ball according to claim 1 , wherein infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are integrated into or onto skin of the ball body.
18 . The ball according to claim 17 , wherein the infrared (IR) light-emitting-diodes (LEDs) are mounted on small tabs of flexible circuit material.
19 . The ball according to claim 18 , wherein the tabs are shaped and dimensioned to be inserted through LED holes in the skin of the ball body.
20 . The ball according to claim 1 , further including an indicator light and an on/off switch.