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Baseball data gathering deviceBaseball data gathering device description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080026877, Baseball data gathering device. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001]The present invention relates to the general art of data gathering devices, and to the particular field of data gathering device used in baseball. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002]Sporting contests require accurate recordation of the events that transpire during the contest. A significant statistical record is often generated in a single athletic contest. Accurate record keeping often requires an experienced skilled individual and a significant effort during the contest. The final outcome of the contest is determined by record keeping or scoring and an evaluation of the contestants performance is accomplished through analysis of the statistical record. Historically a scorekeeper who has considerable knowledge of the contest is utilized to perform the necessary recordation and statistical compilations. [0003]Traditionally, scorekeepers for various sports have kept track of the score of a game as well as numerous additional statistics related to various aspects of the game on specialized score sheets. These score sheets contain sections for recording the appropriate events of the game such that elaborate statistics may be compiled following the game, or even as the game progresses. These statistics may relate, not only to the specific game being played, but may also extend to an entire playing season or part thereof and may highlight trends relating to a particular player, team, or other category of game related-statistic. [0004]Conventionally, it was normal to fill all the baseball game data in a data sheet made of paper, so-called baseball game scorebook, and to record the baseball game data while the game was in progress. Unfortunately, it was not possible to extract desired information instantly in a usable form when it is needed. [0005]Therefore, there is a continuing search for new and innovative methods to enhance the performance of athletes to their highest level. The use of "radar guns" to measure the velocity of a pitched baseball is an example of a recent application of technology. However, its use has had only a minimal impact upon the training and perfection of pitching ability. [0006]The goal of the pitcher is to deliver a baseball at a high velocity across the plate within the strike zone, but in the strike areas where hits occur less frequently. In pitching strategy, the pitcher attempts to avoid a hit by creating variations of velocity, movement of the baseball, and location of the baseball as it penetrates the strike zone. The most difficult effect to accomplish with reliability is variation of location of the baseball as it penetrates the strike zone. It is believed that the majority of baseball pitchers learn the art of throwing to a specific location only after they lose their ability to control velocity or movement or both. There is a need, therefore, for training apparatus which can be used by a baseball pitcher to improve his performance in pitch delivery and placement. [0007]There is much data that goes well beyond merely ball and strike count. For example, most known counters, such as used by umpires and the like, have no provision for denoting the particular "inning," which often times involves dispute from failure of the umpire to recall the number of innings remaining. [0008]Yet a further of the shortcomings of presently available devices arise because such devices have no provision for tracking a pitcher's pitches. If it is possible for a team scorer or pitcher to know the kind of pitch a particular batter can use to hit a home run, then he can gain a considerable advantage over that batter if and when the pitcher confronts the batter in a future game. [0009]On the other hand, if it is possible for a batter to know the strongest pitches of a particular pitcher and study the pitcher's pitching motion in the form of still pictures or videos, that batter can then gain an advantage over that pitcher. [0010]Therefore, there is a need for a device that can accurately and efficiently record a great deal of data, beyond a mere record of balls and strikes, relating to a baseball game. [0011]While computers and the like are available for recording statistics, such devices are often cumbersome, delicate and difficult to use. [0012]Therefore, there is a need for a device that can accurately and efficiently record a great deal of data, beyond a mere record of balls and strikes, relating to a baseball game and which are easy to use. [0013]Another goal of scouts and coaches is to have accurate data related to pitcher delivery times, catcher pop times, and base runner times. [0014]Therefore, there is a need for a device that can accurately and effectively record throwing and running times, related to a baseball game. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0015]The above-discussed disadvantages of the prior art are overcome by a hand-held device that will record data associated with a baseball game, including, but not limited to: pitches, pitch count, types of pitches, number of strikes and balls thrown, percentages, times, throwing times, running time, and the like. One form of the device can be used by coaches for pitchers and other forms can be used by scouts and coaches for everyone else. The device also functions in a stop watch mode so players can be timed as needed for analysis an coaching and scouting. [0016]Using the embodying the present invention will permit coaches and scouts to keep track of all pertinent statistics for players so performances can be quickly and easily evaluated for teaching or scouting purposes. [0017]Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the invention will be, or will become, apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the following figures and detailed description. It is intended that all such additional systems, methods, features, and advantages be included within this description, be within the scope of the invention, and be protected by the following claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIGURES [0018]The invention can be better understood with reference to the following drawings and description. The components in the figures are not necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon illustrating the principles of the invention. Moreover, in the figures, like referenced numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the different views. [0019]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one form of a baseball data device embodying the present invention. [0020]FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of another form of a baseball data device embodying the present invention. Continue reading about Baseball data gathering device... Full patent description for Baseball data gathering device Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Baseball data gathering device patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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