US Patent 11173387 Method and apparatus for simulating a gaming event

An electronics module (160) in a gaming device (10) includes an inertial measurement unit (161) (“IMU”) for detecting acceleration motion, angular movements, and an optics assembly to optimally calculate a moment of impact and to predict a virtual trajectory of a virtual golf ball or other hypothetical object. The virtual trajectory of the target object (202) may be displayed on a display screen (102) either on the gaming device itself, on a computer, or on a television display. A haptics member (200), such as a vibration or sound element is positioned in the shaft housing (120) and actuated to simulate a ball impact when the shaft housing (120) is indicative of a swing.