Diane M Pelletier

US Patent:

7291072, Nov 6, 2007

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/322601

Inventors:

Laurent C. Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Mitchell E. Lutz - Fairhaven MA, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473198, 348157, 348135

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a monitor system that measures flight characteristics of at least one object moving in a predetermined field-of-view using at least one fluorescent marker. The system may include a lighting unit with a light filter, at least one camera unit with a camera filter. The lighting unit directs light in the direction of the object. If there is a light filter the light is filtered prior to reaching the object. The camera unit is pointed toward the object and the camera filter inhibits all wavelengths except those in a certain range. The reflected light from the object is transmitted to the camera through the camera filter. In one embodiment, the system includes a camera filter that is electronically switchable between at least two colors. The present invention further includes methods for monitoring at least one object with at least one marker using filters.

US Patent:

7395696, Jul 8, 2008

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861443

Inventors:

Laurent Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Michael J. Toupin - Fall River MA, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Douglas Alan Gribben - Murphy TX, US
Paul Lentz - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 53/00

US Classification:

73 6503

Abstract:

A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously. This feature eliminates tedious record keeping, eliminates data entry errors, and enables rapid equipment optimization.

US Patent:

7837572, Nov 23, 2010

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861441

Inventors:

Laurent Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Michael J. Toupin - Fall River MA, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Douglas Alan Gribben - Murphy TX, US
Paul Lentz - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63F 9/24
A63F 13/00
G06F 17/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

473151, 273184, 273185, 273 25, 364410, 473131, 473407, 473409, 701201, 701213

Abstract:

A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously. This feature eliminates tedious record keeping, eliminates data entry errors, and enables rapid equipment optimization.

US Patent:

7881499, Feb 1, 2011

Filed:

Sep 23, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/667478

Inventors:

Laurent C. Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

G06K 9/00

US Classification:

382106, 382107

Abstract:

A method for automatically identifying an object is disclosed. Preferably, the method is used in conjunction with a performance monitor. A set of markers are selectively positioned on the surface of each of a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls. It is desired that each set of markers for a unique pattern on each of the golf clubs and golf balls. Each unique pattern is preferably acquired and stored. A player may choose any of a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls. When within the field of view of the performance monitor, the pattern on the club and ball is automatically matched with the stored patterns, thereby identifying the type of club and ball.

US Patent:

8475289, Jul 2, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861856

Inventors:

Laurent Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Michael J. Toupin - Fall River MA, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Douglas Alan Gribben - Murphy TX, US
Paul Lentz - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 69/36

US Classification:

473151, 473131, 473407

Abstract:

A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously. This feature eliminates tedious record keeping, eliminates data entry errors, and enables rapid equipment optimization.

US Patent:

8500568, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861448

Inventors:

Laurent Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Michael J. Toupin - Fall River MA, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Douglas Alan Gribben - Murphy TX, US
Paul Lentz - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

G06K 9/68

US Classification:

473151, 382141, 382218, 703 1

Abstract:

A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. The launch monitor may be transported and used in any desired location. One or more cameras, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer.

US Patent:

8622845, Jan 7, 2014

Filed:

Jun 7, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/861466

Inventors:

Laurent Bissonnette - Portsmouth RI, US
Diane I. Pelletier - Fairhaven MA, US
Michael J. Toupin - Fall River MA, US
William Gobush - North Dartmouth MA, US
Douglas Alan Gribben - Murphy TX, US
Paul Lentz - Richardson TX, US

Assignee:

Acushnet Company - Fairhaven MA

International Classification:

A63B 57/00

US Classification:

473199, 364410, 273 32, 473237

Abstract:

A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. The launch monitor may be transported and used in any desired location. One or more cameras, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer.