MUMBAI, India, Nov. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202421036575 A) filed by Leap91 Solutions Private Limited, Pune, Maharashtra, on May 9, 2024, for 'ball collection and identification system for collecting balls and scoring based on location.'

Inventor(s) include Narendra Thadani; Paresh Deshmukh; Bhushan Walve; Mayank Nakrani; and Piyush Deshmukh.

The application for the patent was published on Nov. 14, under issue no. 46/2025.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The purpose of the instant invention is to create a system for collection and identification of golf balls and a method of scoring for gamification. The invention combines mechanical techniques with state-of-the-art technology to create a reliable and cost-effective solution. Utilizing image processing algorithms, the system intelligently identifies golf balls originating from specific bays within the driving range and scores them based on their relative proximity to the Ball Collection and Identification System. The scored data is then displayed on a screen for user accessibility. This innovative approach promises to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience in driving range facilities."

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