CA2823507C - Apparatus for providing golf content, system for providing golf content using same, apparatus for virtual simulation, method for providing golf content, and method for virtual golf simulation - Google Patents
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Disclosed herein are a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method that enable a user to directly select a lesson pro suited to the user or to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended and thus receive proper golf content based on the recommendation, when the user takes golf lessons through a golf lesson apparatus or plays a round of virtual golf on a virtual golf course through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, i.e. enable the user to receive customized golf content or golf content desired by the user, thereby more effectively improving golf skill of the user and stimulating the user's interest during golf lessons, golf practice, or a round of virtual golf.
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Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 APPARATUS FOR PROVIDING GOLF CONTENT, SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING
GOLF CONTENT USING SAME, APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL SIMULATION, METHOD FOR PROVIDING GOLF CONTENT, AND METHOD FOR
VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method and, more particularly, to a golf lesson apparatus and system which provide content regarding golf lessons, a virtual golf simulation apparatus which enables a user to play a round of golf on a virtual golf course in the same manner as on an actual golf course, a golf content provision method through the golf lesson apparatus and system, and a virtual golf simulation method through virtual golf simulation apparatus.
Background With the recent upsurge in the golfing population, an apparatus for providing various kinds of golf content, using which a user may take golf lessons from a pro golfer through a screen, has been developed.
In particular, a so-called screen golf system, which enables a golfer to practice golf and to enjoy a virtual golf game using a virtual golf simulation apparatus, has gained popularity. The screen golf system senses the velocity and direction of a golf ball that a golfer hits onto a screen installed indoors to display a virtual golf range and displays the progress of the golf ball on the screen.
Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 A golf content provision apparatus, such as such a golf lesson apparatus or such a virtual golf simulation apparatus, is realized through various kinds of advanced equipment and systems. As a result, it is possible to provide various kinds of content which cannot be provided by a real golf course or golf range.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide various functions which cannot be provided by such a real golf course or golf range to a golfer through a golf content provision apparatus, such as a golf lesson apparatus or a virtual golf simulation apparatus, such that the golfer can more effectively improve his/her golf skill.
Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method that enable a user to directly select a lesson pro suited to the user or to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended and thus receive proper golf content based on the recommendation, when the user takes golf lessons through a golf lesson apparatus or plays a round of virtual golf on a virtual golf course through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, i.e. enable the user to receive customized golf content or golf content desired by the user, thereby more effectively improving golf skill of the user and stimulating the user's interest during golf lessons, golf practice, or a round of virtual golf.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a golf content provision apparatus including a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros, a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user, and a content
GOLF CONTENT USING SAME, APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL SIMULATION, METHOD FOR PROVIDING GOLF CONTENT, AND METHOD FOR
VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION
Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method and, more particularly, to a golf lesson apparatus and system which provide content regarding golf lessons, a virtual golf simulation apparatus which enables a user to play a round of golf on a virtual golf course in the same manner as on an actual golf course, a golf content provision method through the golf lesson apparatus and system, and a virtual golf simulation method through virtual golf simulation apparatus.
Background With the recent upsurge in the golfing population, an apparatus for providing various kinds of golf content, using which a user may take golf lessons from a pro golfer through a screen, has been developed.
In particular, a so-called screen golf system, which enables a golfer to practice golf and to enjoy a virtual golf game using a virtual golf simulation apparatus, has gained popularity. The screen golf system senses the velocity and direction of a golf ball that a golfer hits onto a screen installed indoors to display a virtual golf range and displays the progress of the golf ball on the screen.
Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 A golf content provision apparatus, such as such a golf lesson apparatus or such a virtual golf simulation apparatus, is realized through various kinds of advanced equipment and systems. As a result, it is possible to provide various kinds of content which cannot be provided by a real golf course or golf range.
Therefore, it is necessary to provide various functions which cannot be provided by such a real golf course or golf range to a golfer through a golf content provision apparatus, such as a golf lesson apparatus or a virtual golf simulation apparatus, such that the golfer can more effectively improve his/her golf skill.
Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method that enable a user to directly select a lesson pro suited to the user or to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended and thus receive proper golf content based on the recommendation, when the user takes golf lessons through a golf lesson apparatus or plays a round of virtual golf on a virtual golf course through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, i.e. enable the user to receive customized golf content or golf content desired by the user, thereby more effectively improving golf skill of the user and stimulating the user's interest during golf lessons, golf practice, or a round of virtual golf.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a golf content provision apparatus including a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros, a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user, and a content
2 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 provision means to extract golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user from the database and to provide the extracted golf content.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision apparatus including a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros, a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend a lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database, and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended by the lesson pro recommendation means from the database and to provide the extracted golf content.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision system including a plurality of golf content provision apparatuses and a server connected to the golf content provision apparatuses via a network, wherein the server includes a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros and a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user and each of the golf content provision apparatuses is configured to provide golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro from data regarding the lesson group set for the user received from the server.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision method including being logged in by a user, displaying information regarding plural lesson pros stored in a database, setting a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros by the user, and providing golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision apparatus including a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros, a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend a lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database, and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended by the lesson pro recommendation means from the database and to provide the extracted golf content.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision system including a plurality of golf content provision apparatuses and a server connected to the golf content provision apparatuses via a network, wherein the server includes a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros and a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user and each of the golf content provision apparatuses is configured to provide golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro from data regarding the lesson group set for the user received from the server.
In accordance with a further aspect of the present invention, there is provided a golf content provision method including being logged in by a user, displaying information regarding plural lesson pros stored in a database, setting a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros by the user, and providing golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in
3 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 the lesson group set for the user.
In a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method according to the present invention, it is possible for a user to directly select a lesson pro suited to the user or to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended and thus receive proper golf content based on the recommendation, when the user takes golf lessons through a golf lesson apparatus or plays a round of virtual golf on a virtual golf course through a virtual golf simulation apparatus. That is, it is possible for the user to receive customized golf content or golf content desired by the user. Consequently, the present invention has the effect of more effectively improving golf skill of the user and stimulating the user's interest during golf lessons, golf practice, or a round of virtual golf.
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Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control system of a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of a golf content provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a screen for a user to set a lesson group through a lesson group setting means according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a screen to recommend a lesson pro through a lesson pro recommendation means according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing examples of screens to display swing
In a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method according to the present invention, it is possible for a user to directly select a lesson pro suited to the user or to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended and thus receive proper golf content based on the recommendation, when the user takes golf lessons through a golf lesson apparatus or plays a round of virtual golf on a virtual golf course through a virtual golf simulation apparatus. That is, it is possible for the user to receive customized golf content or golf content desired by the user. Consequently, the present invention has the effect of more effectively improving golf skill of the user and stimulating the user's interest during golf lessons, golf practice, or a round of virtual golf.
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Brief Description of the Drawings FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a control system of a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control system of a golf content provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a screen for a user to set a lesson group through a lesson group setting means according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of a screen to recommend a lesson pro through a lesson pro recommendation means according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 5 and 6 are views showing examples of screens to display swing
4 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 motions through a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing a golf content provision method according to an embodiment of the present invention and a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Detailed Description Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
A golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include all apparatuses that provide predetermined content regarding golf, such as a golf lesson apparatus that stores golf lesson content from golf lesson pros and provides the stored golf lesson content to a user upon the user requesting the golf lesson content, an apparatus for providing content regarding golf mastering guidance on a specific golf course, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus that provides golf content regarding a round of virtual golf performed on a virtual golf course, for example so-called screen golf.
First, a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1, the golf content provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a database to store predetermined data necessary to provide golf content, an interface 20 for a user to
Detailed Description Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
A golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may include all apparatuses that provide predetermined content regarding golf, such as a golf lesson apparatus that stores golf lesson content from golf lesson pros and provides the stored golf lesson content to a user upon the user requesting the golf lesson content, an apparatus for providing content regarding golf mastering guidance on a specific golf course, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus that provides golf content regarding a round of virtual golf performed on a virtual golf course, for example so-called screen golf.
First, a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a golf content provision apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Preferably, as shown in FIG. 1, the golf content provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a database to store predetermined data necessary to provide golf content, an interface 20 for a user to
5 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 input set information, a photographing device 30 to photograph a swing motion of a user, a video/audio processing unit 40 to process video/audio for golf content, an video/audio output unit 50 to output information processed by the video/audio processing unit 40, and a controller M to control the above devices and means.
Preferably, the database 10 is provided to store data regarding system information of the golf content provision apparatus, data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided. The above-mentioned data may be stored in one database. Alternatively, the above-mentioned data may be individually stored in a plurality of storage parts such that the data constitute one database.
The system information is various kinds of information to drive the golf content provision apparatus. The user information is information regarding a user registered as a user who uses the golf content provision apparatus. The lesson pro information may include specification information regarding sex, height, weight, play style, and career of each golf pro or specification information regarding a character realized as a virtual lesson pro. The golf content information is information regarding all golf content provided through the golf content provision apparatus. The golf content information includes information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro.
Meanwhile, the interface 20 is provided as a means for a user to select a lesson pro suited to the user or to input predetermined conditions necessary for a lesson pro to be recommended to the user. A concrete example of the interface will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, the photographing device 30 is provided to photograph a golf swing performed by the user and to generate golf swing video data based on the =
photographed golf swing. In the golf content provision apparatus according to
Preferably, the database 10 is provided to store data regarding system information of the golf content provision apparatus, data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided. The above-mentioned data may be stored in one database. Alternatively, the above-mentioned data may be individually stored in a plurality of storage parts such that the data constitute one database.
The system information is various kinds of information to drive the golf content provision apparatus. The user information is information regarding a user registered as a user who uses the golf content provision apparatus. The lesson pro information may include specification information regarding sex, height, weight, play style, and career of each golf pro or specification information regarding a character realized as a virtual lesson pro. The golf content information is information regarding all golf content provided through the golf content provision apparatus. The golf content information includes information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro.
Meanwhile, the interface 20 is provided as a means for a user to select a lesson pro suited to the user or to input predetermined conditions necessary for a lesson pro to be recommended to the user. A concrete example of the interface will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, the photographing device 30 is provided to photograph a golf swing performed by the user and to generate golf swing video data based on the =
photographed golf swing. In the golf content provision apparatus according to
6 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 the embodiment of the present invention or a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, the photographing device is configured to photograph swing motion of the user and to generate and output video data regarding the swing motion of the user. A concrete example of the photographing device will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 5.
Meanwhile, the video/audio processing unit 40 is provided to process video information and audio information regarding the golf content provided as described above. The processed video information and audio information are provided to the user through the video/audio output unit 50. The video/audio output unit 50 may be realized in the form of a display device or a beam projector.
The golf content provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention basically includes the database, a lesson group setting means, and a content provision means. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the controller M
and the interface 20 function as a lesson group setting means for a user to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among plural lesson pros stored in the database.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the video/audio processing unit 40 and the video/audio output unit 50 function as a content provision means to process and output video and audio information of golf content regarding a lesson pro belonging to the lesson group set by the user.
The user selects a lesson pro such that golf content provided by the selected lesson pro can be provided to the user. The golf content may include golf lesson content, such as video/audio explaining how to grip a golf club, video/audio explaining common sense in golf, and video regarding a typical swing motion of a lesson pro. In addition, the golf content may further include content regarding a golf course mastering method, such as how to perform a bunker shot or
Meanwhile, the video/audio processing unit 40 is provided to process video information and audio information regarding the golf content provided as described above. The processed video information and audio information are provided to the user through the video/audio output unit 50. The video/audio output unit 50 may be realized in the form of a display device or a beam projector.
The golf content provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention basically includes the database, a lesson group setting means, and a content provision means. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the controller M
and the interface 20 function as a lesson group setting means for a user to set a lesson group including at least one lesson pro selected from among plural lesson pros stored in the database.
In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the video/audio processing unit 40 and the video/audio output unit 50 function as a content provision means to process and output video and audio information of golf content regarding a lesson pro belonging to the lesson group set by the user.
The user selects a lesson pro such that golf content provided by the selected lesson pro can be provided to the user. The golf content may include golf lesson content, such as video/audio explaining how to grip a golf club, video/audio explaining common sense in golf, and video regarding a typical swing motion of a lesson pro. In addition, the golf content may further include content regarding a golf course mastering method, such as how to perform a bunker shot or
7 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 how to perform an iron shot on a slope. The golf content may include various other kinds of content related to golf.
The user may settle an account to receive golf content provided by the selected lesson pro. Such settlement may be made using points, mileage, or reserves which the user possesses in the system. Alternatively, the user may directly settle an account to purchase golf content provided by the corresponding lesson pro.
In another example, the user may restrictively set a private lesson group for the user only in a case in which the user acquires a predetermined golf rank according to golf ranks decided based on how many times the user uses the golf content provision apparatus in the system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a golf content provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of golf content provision apparatuses C is connected to a server S via a network, such as the Internet, to constitute a golf content provision system.
Various user terminals may be connected to the network. Consequently, users may access the server S through the respective user terminals to receive predetermined information. In particular, the users may access the server S
through the respective user terminals to select lesson pros desired by the users, to set lesson groups, and to store the set lesson groups or to have lesson pros recommended to the users, to set lesson groups, and to store the set lesson groups.
When the golf content provision apparatus is used afterward, therefore, it is possible to use information regarding the predetermined and stored lesson groups.
As shown in FIG. 2, the server S may include a central processing unit 100, a database 200, a lesson group setting means 300, and a lesson pro
The user may settle an account to receive golf content provided by the selected lesson pro. Such settlement may be made using points, mileage, or reserves which the user possesses in the system. Alternatively, the user may directly settle an account to purchase golf content provided by the corresponding lesson pro.
In another example, the user may restrictively set a private lesson group for the user only in a case in which the user acquires a predetermined golf rank according to golf ranks decided based on how many times the user uses the golf content provision apparatus in the system.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the construction of a golf content provision system according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of golf content provision apparatuses C is connected to a server S via a network, such as the Internet, to constitute a golf content provision system.
Various user terminals may be connected to the network. Consequently, users may access the server S through the respective user terminals to receive predetermined information. In particular, the users may access the server S
through the respective user terminals to select lesson pros desired by the users, to set lesson groups, and to store the set lesson groups or to have lesson pros recommended to the users, to set lesson groups, and to store the set lesson groups.
When the golf content provision apparatus is used afterward, therefore, it is possible to use information regarding the predetermined and stored lesson groups.
As shown in FIG. 2, the server S may include a central processing unit 100, a database 200, a lesson group setting means 300, and a lesson pro
8 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 recommendation means 400.
The database 200 stores data related to various kinds of information provided through access of the respective user terminals and data related to various kinds of information provided through access of the respective golf content provision apparatuses C. Specifically, the database stores data regarding system information, user information, lesson pro information, golf content information, and other information necessary to operate the server.
Meanwhile, the central processing unit 100, the lesson group setting means 300, and the lesson pro recommendation means 400 may be integrated into one control module or device. Alternatively, the central processing unit, the lesson group setting means, and the lesson pro recommendation means may be configured as individual control modules or devices.
The lesson group setting means 300 is a means for a user to access the server S through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C, to select at least one lesson pro desired by the user from among a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database 200, and to set a lesson group constituted by the selected lesson pro.
In a case in which a user accesses the server S through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C to input specific conditions necessary to select a lesson pro, for example, to input user specifications, such as height, weight, and play style of the user or to input specification of a lesson pro desired by the user through the interface, the lesson pro recommendation means 400 searches lesson pros corresponding to the conditions input by the user from among the lesson pros stored in the database and displays the searched results to recommend the lesson pros.
The user may select one or more lesson pros recommended through the
The database 200 stores data related to various kinds of information provided through access of the respective user terminals and data related to various kinds of information provided through access of the respective golf content provision apparatuses C. Specifically, the database stores data regarding system information, user information, lesson pro information, golf content information, and other information necessary to operate the server.
Meanwhile, the central processing unit 100, the lesson group setting means 300, and the lesson pro recommendation means 400 may be integrated into one control module or device. Alternatively, the central processing unit, the lesson group setting means, and the lesson pro recommendation means may be configured as individual control modules or devices.
The lesson group setting means 300 is a means for a user to access the server S through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C, to select at least one lesson pro desired by the user from among a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database 200, and to set a lesson group constituted by the selected lesson pro.
In a case in which a user accesses the server S through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C to input specific conditions necessary to select a lesson pro, for example, to input user specifications, such as height, weight, and play style of the user or to input specification of a lesson pro desired by the user through the interface, the lesson pro recommendation means 400 searches lesson pros corresponding to the conditions input by the user from among the lesson pros stored in the database and displays the searched results to recommend the lesson pros.
The user may select one or more lesson pros recommended through the
9 Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 lesson pro recommendation means 400 to set a lesson group.
More concrete examples of selection or recommendation of lesson pros will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the server S of the golf content provision system according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a settlement means. In this case, a user may access the server S
through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C to settle an account in connection with setting of a lesson group private for the user through the lesson group setting means or the lesson pro recommendation means 400.
Hereinafter, examples of interface screens provided through the golf content provision apparatus or the golf content provision system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of an interface screen to display items regarding lesson pros such that a user may select a lesson pro desired by the user to set a lesson group.
As shown in FIG. 3, the interface screen 70 may include a lesson pro display part 71 to display information regarding a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database, a classification basis display part 72 to display a classification basis of the lesson group, and a lesson group display part 73 to display a lesson pro selected by the user or golf content of a lesson pro.
The lesson pro display part 71 displays specifications of all or some of the lesson pros stored in the database in detail. More specifically, the lesson pro display part may display items regarding name, sex, height, weight, career, and play style of a lesson pro together with an image of the lesson pro.
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In addition, the lesson pro display part may display kind of golf content provided by each lesson pro (Although not shown in FIG. 3, a "details" button may be pushed to switch to a screen displaying kind of golf content provided by a corresponding lesson pro.) and may also display settlement information necessary to purchase golf content provided by the corresponding lesson pro.
The classification basis display part 72 displays a classification basis necessary to select a lesson pro. That is, a lesson pro may be selected according to various kinds of classification. For example, a lesson pro may be selected according to various kinds of classification, such as classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course.
In a case in which a user selects a lesson pro according to classification by kind of golf swing as shown in FIG. 3, the golf swing may be classified into a driver shot, an iron shot, an approach shot, and a putting and at least one lesson pro may be selected per classification.
For example, `YIANG Yong-un pro' may be included in a driver shot item and 'CHIN Zee-ae pro' may be included in an iron shot item to set a lesson group.
In a case in which a user practices a driver shot or takes a lesson on the driver shot through the golf content provision apparatus, therefore, golf content regarding `YIANG Yong-un pro' is provided. In a case in which the user practices an iron shot or takes a lesson on the iron shot through the golf content provision apparatus, on the other hand, golf content regarding 'CHIN Zee-ae pro' is provided.
In a case in which a user receives golf content through a virtual golf simulation apparatus using the lesson group set as described above, swing motion video regarding `YIANG Yong-un pro' or other lesson content may be provided from the lesson group when the user performs a driver shot during virtual golf Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 simulation.
Classification basis of the lesson group may not be restricted to the golf swing classification basis but may be more variously selected. For example, in a case of classification by golf content, golf club grip content, half swing content, full swing content, and mastering content per golf course may be classified to set a lesson group. In a case of classification by golf club of a user, a driver, a wood, a long iron, a short iron, and a putter may be classified to set a lesson group.
In a case of classification by golf course, a fairway, a light rough, a heavy rough, a fairway bunker, a green bunker, and a green may be classified to set a lesson group.
Meanwhile, the lesson group display part 73 may be configured to display a lesson pro selected by a user from among the lesson pros displayed on the lesson pro display part 71 or golf content of the selected lesson pro.
FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of an interface screen to recommend a lesson pro suited to specifications input by a user.
As shown in FIG. 4, the interface screen 70 may include a lesson pro display part 71 to display information regarding a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database, an input item display part 74 to display input items necessary to recommend a lesson pro, and a recommended pro display part 75 to recommend and display lesson pros searched according to items input by a user.
That is, when a user inputs sex, height, weight, and play style of the user or a lesson pro desired by the user through the input item display part 74 and clicks a lesson pro recommendation button, lesson pros corresponding to the input items are searched in the database and are displayed on the recommended pro display part 75.
The user may select a lesson pro desired by the user from among the recommend lesson pros to set a lesson group.
On the other hand, the content provision means of the golf content Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a swing motion display means to display video regarding swing motion of a user and video regarding swing motion of a predetermined lesson pro in a lesson group corresponding to the swing motion of the user or a sequence display means to display a swing motion sequence of a user, which extracts still images of important actions from the video regarding swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images, and a swing motion sequence of a lesson pro, which arranges and displays still images of the lesson pro corresponding to the swing motion sequence of the user in time series. An example of content provided by the swing motion display means is shown in FIG. 5 and an example of content provided by the sequence display means is shown in FIG. 6.
First, an example of content provided by the swing motion display means will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
When a user performs a golf swing during simulation through a virtual golf simulation apparatus as the golf content provision apparatus as shown in FIG.
1 or 2, the photographing device photographs the swing motion of the user, generates swing motion video data, and displays swing motion video 81 of the user on a simulation screen 80.
At this time, swing motion video 82 of a predetermined lesson pro in a lesson group set for the user may also be displayed such that the user can self-diagnose problems in the golf swing of the user.
In a case in which only one lesson pro is included in the lesson group set for the corresponding user, swing motion video of the lesson pro may be displayed.
On the other hand, in a case in which plural lesson pros are included in the lesson group and a user performs a driver shot, swing motion video of a lesson pro included in driver shot classification may be displayed. In this case, if plural lesson pros are Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 included in the driver shot classification, it is also possible to display swing motion video of a specific lesson pro according to items preset by the user.
Hereinafter, an example of content provided by the sequence display means will be described with reference to FIG. 6.
In a case in which a user performs a golf swing during simulation, the photographing device photographs swing motion of the user to generate swing motion video data. A swing motion sequence 83 of the user, which extracts still images of important actions from the swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images, may be displayed on the screen 80.
At this time, a swing motion sequence 84 of a lesson pro, which sequentially displays still images regarding swing motion of a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the corresponding user, corresponding to the still images regarding the important actions constituting the swing motion sequence of the user, may also be displayed together with the swing motion sequence 83 of the user such that the user can self-diagnose problems in the golf swing of the user.
The swing motion sequence 83 of the user may be displayed by extracting still images based on predetermined actions from swing motion video acquired from predetermined important actions of the swing motion.
For example, address, back swing, top swing, down swing, impact, follow through, and finish may be preset as important actions of the swing motion, and acquired swing motion video of the user may be analyzed to extract still images corresponding to the important actions and to display the extract still images as shown in FIG. 6. At this time, still images regarding predetermined important actions and a swing motion sequence thereof may be prestored such that the swing motion sequence 84 of the lesson pro can be displayed when necessary.
Hereinafter, a golf content provision method according to an embodiment Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
First, a user performs login through a golf content provision apparatus or a user terminal (S10).
After login, the user may perform plural operations. For example, the user may execute a lesson group setting means (S20) or another operation (S22).
When the user executes the lesson group setting means, an interface to set a lesson group is executed and information regarding lesson pros stored in a database is extracted and displayed through the interface (S21).
At this time, when the user wishes to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended from among plural lesson pros displayed through the interface, a lesson pro recommendation means may be executed (S30). Alternatively, the user may directly select a lesson pro desired by the user from among plural lesson pros displayed through the interface (S31).
In a case in which the user executes the lesson pro recommendation means, an interface to recommend a lesson pro is executed (S32) and the user inputs specific conditions, such as specifications of the user or specifications of a lesson pro desired by the user, through the interface to recommend the lesson pro (S33).
When user input is completed, the lesson pro recommendation means searches lesson pros corresponding to the conditions input by the user from a database (S34). Information regarding the lesson pros according to the searched result is displayed (S35). The user may select a lesson pro suited to the user based on the searched result (S36).
When selection of the lesson pro is completed as described above, a lesson group constituted by the selected lesson pro is set and stored (S40).
At this time, in a case in which the user settles an account based on settlement information Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 preset for the lesson pro selected by the user although not shown in the flowchart, it may be possible to set a lesson group.
The user may use the lesson group set as described above, for example, through a golf lesson apparatus. Alternatively, the user may use the lesson group set as described above, for example, through a virtual golf simulation apparatus.
In a case in which the user requests specific golf content to be provided through the golf content provision apparatus (S50) (the user may directly request golf content to be provided or golf content may be automatically provided according to predetermined circumstances), golf content of the lesson pro corresponding to the request of the user from among the lesson pros belonging to the lesson group set for the user is extracted from the database (S51) and video/audio regarding the extracted golf content is output to provide the requested golf content (S52).
Hereinafter, a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8.
First, a user performs login through a virtual golf simulation apparatus (S100).
A controller of the virtual golf simulation apparatus receives information of the logged-in user and lesson group information set for the user from a server.
If no predetermined lesson group exists, the user may execute a lesson group setting means to select a desired lesson pro or to have a lesson pro be recommended in order to set a lesson group (S200).
The user performs virtual golf simulation (S300). That is, video of a virtual golf course is displayed and, when the user hits a golf ball, the golf ball hit by the user is sensed by a sensing means and golf simulation is performed based on the sensed result.
Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 When the user performs a golf swing for golf simulation (S400), a photographing means photographs the golf swing of the user (S500) to generate swing motion video data of the user.
Subsequently, swing motion video data of a lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user is extracted from a database (S600). In a case in which plural lesson pros are included in the lesson group, swing motion video data of a lesson pro according to items preset by the user are extracted. For example, in a case in which the user classifies lesson pros on a per golf swing basis and golf swing of the user is a driver shot, swing motion video data of a lesson pro classified as the driver shot are extracted.
The photographed swing motion video of the user and the swing motion video of the corresponding lesson pro may be output simultaneously or at predetermined time intervals (S700).
Data regarding the swing motion of the user and data regarding the swing motion of the corresponding lesson pro are transmitted to the server and stored therein (S800). Afterward, the user may access the server through a corresponding user terminal to confirm the stored data. Various embodiments for carrying out the invention have been described in the Detailed Description of the Invention.
In a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method according to the present invention, golf simulation based on virtual reality is performed. Consequently, the present invention can be used in industries related to golf games or so-called screen golf, in which a user may enjoy a round of virtual golf.
More concrete examples of selection or recommendation of lesson pros will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4.
Meanwhile, although not shown in the drawing, the server S of the golf content provision system according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a settlement means. In this case, a user may access the server S
through a corresponding one of the user terminals or the golf content provision apparatuses C to settle an account in connection with setting of a lesson group private for the user through the lesson group setting means or the lesson pro recommendation means 400.
Hereinafter, examples of interface screens provided through the golf content provision apparatus or the golf content provision system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 6.
FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of an interface screen to display items regarding lesson pros such that a user may select a lesson pro desired by the user to set a lesson group.
As shown in FIG. 3, the interface screen 70 may include a lesson pro display part 71 to display information regarding a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database, a classification basis display part 72 to display a classification basis of the lesson group, and a lesson group display part 73 to display a lesson pro selected by the user or golf content of a lesson pro.
The lesson pro display part 71 displays specifications of all or some of the lesson pros stored in the database in detail. More specifically, the lesson pro display part may display items regarding name, sex, height, weight, career, and play style of a lesson pro together with an image of the lesson pro.
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In addition, the lesson pro display part may display kind of golf content provided by each lesson pro (Although not shown in FIG. 3, a "details" button may be pushed to switch to a screen displaying kind of golf content provided by a corresponding lesson pro.) and may also display settlement information necessary to purchase golf content provided by the corresponding lesson pro.
The classification basis display part 72 displays a classification basis necessary to select a lesson pro. That is, a lesson pro may be selected according to various kinds of classification. For example, a lesson pro may be selected according to various kinds of classification, such as classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course.
In a case in which a user selects a lesson pro according to classification by kind of golf swing as shown in FIG. 3, the golf swing may be classified into a driver shot, an iron shot, an approach shot, and a putting and at least one lesson pro may be selected per classification.
For example, `YIANG Yong-un pro' may be included in a driver shot item and 'CHIN Zee-ae pro' may be included in an iron shot item to set a lesson group.
In a case in which a user practices a driver shot or takes a lesson on the driver shot through the golf content provision apparatus, therefore, golf content regarding `YIANG Yong-un pro' is provided. In a case in which the user practices an iron shot or takes a lesson on the iron shot through the golf content provision apparatus, on the other hand, golf content regarding 'CHIN Zee-ae pro' is provided.
In a case in which a user receives golf content through a virtual golf simulation apparatus using the lesson group set as described above, swing motion video regarding `YIANG Yong-un pro' or other lesson content may be provided from the lesson group when the user performs a driver shot during virtual golf Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 simulation.
Classification basis of the lesson group may not be restricted to the golf swing classification basis but may be more variously selected. For example, in a case of classification by golf content, golf club grip content, half swing content, full swing content, and mastering content per golf course may be classified to set a lesson group. In a case of classification by golf club of a user, a driver, a wood, a long iron, a short iron, and a putter may be classified to set a lesson group.
In a case of classification by golf course, a fairway, a light rough, a heavy rough, a fairway bunker, a green bunker, and a green may be classified to set a lesson group.
Meanwhile, the lesson group display part 73 may be configured to display a lesson pro selected by a user from among the lesson pros displayed on the lesson pro display part 71 or golf content of the selected lesson pro.
FIG. 4 is a view showing an example of an interface screen to recommend a lesson pro suited to specifications input by a user.
As shown in FIG. 4, the interface screen 70 may include a lesson pro display part 71 to display information regarding a plurality of lesson pros stored in the database, an input item display part 74 to display input items necessary to recommend a lesson pro, and a recommended pro display part 75 to recommend and display lesson pros searched according to items input by a user.
That is, when a user inputs sex, height, weight, and play style of the user or a lesson pro desired by the user through the input item display part 74 and clicks a lesson pro recommendation button, lesson pros corresponding to the input items are searched in the database and are displayed on the recommended pro display part 75.
The user may select a lesson pro desired by the user from among the recommend lesson pros to set a lesson group.
On the other hand, the content provision means of the golf content Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 provision apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention may include a swing motion display means to display video regarding swing motion of a user and video regarding swing motion of a predetermined lesson pro in a lesson group corresponding to the swing motion of the user or a sequence display means to display a swing motion sequence of a user, which extracts still images of important actions from the video regarding swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images, and a swing motion sequence of a lesson pro, which arranges and displays still images of the lesson pro corresponding to the swing motion sequence of the user in time series. An example of content provided by the swing motion display means is shown in FIG. 5 and an example of content provided by the sequence display means is shown in FIG. 6.
First, an example of content provided by the swing motion display means will be described with reference to FIG. 5.
When a user performs a golf swing during simulation through a virtual golf simulation apparatus as the golf content provision apparatus as shown in FIG.
1 or 2, the photographing device photographs the swing motion of the user, generates swing motion video data, and displays swing motion video 81 of the user on a simulation screen 80.
At this time, swing motion video 82 of a predetermined lesson pro in a lesson group set for the user may also be displayed such that the user can self-diagnose problems in the golf swing of the user.
In a case in which only one lesson pro is included in the lesson group set for the corresponding user, swing motion video of the lesson pro may be displayed.
On the other hand, in a case in which plural lesson pros are included in the lesson group and a user performs a driver shot, swing motion video of a lesson pro included in driver shot classification may be displayed. In this case, if plural lesson pros are Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 included in the driver shot classification, it is also possible to display swing motion video of a specific lesson pro according to items preset by the user.
Hereinafter, an example of content provided by the sequence display means will be described with reference to FIG. 6.
In a case in which a user performs a golf swing during simulation, the photographing device photographs swing motion of the user to generate swing motion video data. A swing motion sequence 83 of the user, which extracts still images of important actions from the swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images, may be displayed on the screen 80.
At this time, a swing motion sequence 84 of a lesson pro, which sequentially displays still images regarding swing motion of a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the corresponding user, corresponding to the still images regarding the important actions constituting the swing motion sequence of the user, may also be displayed together with the swing motion sequence 83 of the user such that the user can self-diagnose problems in the golf swing of the user.
The swing motion sequence 83 of the user may be displayed by extracting still images based on predetermined actions from swing motion video acquired from predetermined important actions of the swing motion.
For example, address, back swing, top swing, down swing, impact, follow through, and finish may be preset as important actions of the swing motion, and acquired swing motion video of the user may be analyzed to extract still images corresponding to the important actions and to display the extract still images as shown in FIG. 6. At this time, still images regarding predetermined important actions and a swing motion sequence thereof may be prestored such that the swing motion sequence 84 of the lesson pro can be displayed when necessary.
Hereinafter, a golf content provision method according to an embodiment Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
First, a user performs login through a golf content provision apparatus or a user terminal (S10).
After login, the user may perform plural operations. For example, the user may execute a lesson group setting means (S20) or another operation (S22).
When the user executes the lesson group setting means, an interface to set a lesson group is executed and information regarding lesson pros stored in a database is extracted and displayed through the interface (S21).
At this time, when the user wishes to have a lesson pro suited to the user be recommended from among plural lesson pros displayed through the interface, a lesson pro recommendation means may be executed (S30). Alternatively, the user may directly select a lesson pro desired by the user from among plural lesson pros displayed through the interface (S31).
In a case in which the user executes the lesson pro recommendation means, an interface to recommend a lesson pro is executed (S32) and the user inputs specific conditions, such as specifications of the user or specifications of a lesson pro desired by the user, through the interface to recommend the lesson pro (S33).
When user input is completed, the lesson pro recommendation means searches lesson pros corresponding to the conditions input by the user from a database (S34). Information regarding the lesson pros according to the searched result is displayed (S35). The user may select a lesson pro suited to the user based on the searched result (S36).
When selection of the lesson pro is completed as described above, a lesson group constituted by the selected lesson pro is set and stored (S40).
At this time, in a case in which the user settles an account based on settlement information Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 preset for the lesson pro selected by the user although not shown in the flowchart, it may be possible to set a lesson group.
The user may use the lesson group set as described above, for example, through a golf lesson apparatus. Alternatively, the user may use the lesson group set as described above, for example, through a virtual golf simulation apparatus.
In a case in which the user requests specific golf content to be provided through the golf content provision apparatus (S50) (the user may directly request golf content to be provided or golf content may be automatically provided according to predetermined circumstances), golf content of the lesson pro corresponding to the request of the user from among the lesson pros belonging to the lesson group set for the user is extracted from the database (S51) and video/audio regarding the extracted golf content is output to provide the requested golf content (S52).
Hereinafter, a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 8.
First, a user performs login through a virtual golf simulation apparatus (S100).
A controller of the virtual golf simulation apparatus receives information of the logged-in user and lesson group information set for the user from a server.
If no predetermined lesson group exists, the user may execute a lesson group setting means to select a desired lesson pro or to have a lesson pro be recommended in order to set a lesson group (S200).
The user performs virtual golf simulation (S300). That is, video of a virtual golf course is displayed and, when the user hits a golf ball, the golf ball hit by the user is sensed by a sensing means and golf simulation is performed based on the sensed result.
Attorney Ref: 1179P003CA01 When the user performs a golf swing for golf simulation (S400), a photographing means photographs the golf swing of the user (S500) to generate swing motion video data of the user.
Subsequently, swing motion video data of a lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user is extracted from a database (S600). In a case in which plural lesson pros are included in the lesson group, swing motion video data of a lesson pro according to items preset by the user are extracted. For example, in a case in which the user classifies lesson pros on a per golf swing basis and golf swing of the user is a driver shot, swing motion video data of a lesson pro classified as the driver shot are extracted.
The photographed swing motion video of the user and the swing motion video of the corresponding lesson pro may be output simultaneously or at predetermined time intervals (S700).
Data regarding the swing motion of the user and data regarding the swing motion of the corresponding lesson pro are transmitted to the server and stored therein (S800). Afterward, the user may access the server through a corresponding user terminal to confirm the stored data. Various embodiments for carrying out the invention have been described in the Detailed Description of the Invention.
In a golf content provision apparatus and a golf content provision system using the same, a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a golf content provision method, and a virtual golf simulation method according to the present invention, golf simulation based on virtual reality is performed. Consequently, the present invention can be used in industries related to golf games or so-called screen golf, in which a user may enjoy a round of virtual golf.
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1. A golf content provision apparatus comprising.
a database to store data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided including information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro;
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database by a user using the lesson pro recommendation means, wherein the lesson group is set to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course; and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user from the database and to provide the extracted golf content
a database to store data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided including information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro;
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database by a user using the lesson pro recommendation means, wherein the lesson group is set to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course; and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user from the database and to provide the extracted golf content
2. The golf content provision apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the content provision means comprises a swing motion display means to display video regarding swing motion of the user and video regarding swing motion of the predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group corresponding to the swing motion of the user.
3. The golf content provision apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the content provision means comprises a sequence display means to display a swing motion sequence of the user, which extracts still images of important actions from video regarding swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images, and a swing motion sequence of the lesson pro, which arranges and displays still images of the lesson pro corresponding to the swing motion sequence of the user in time series.
4. The golf content provision apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the database stores information regarding at least one selected from among a golf rank, points, and reserves of the user, and the lesson group setting means is configured to restrict selection of the lesson pro according to at least one selected from among the golf rank, points, and reserves of the user stored in the database.
5. A golf content provision apparatus comprising:
a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros;
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend a lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database; and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended by the lesson pro recommendation means from the database and to provide the extracted golf content.
a database to store data regarding plural lesson pros;
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend a lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database; and a content provision means to extract golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended by the lesson pro recommendation means from the database and to provide the extracted golf content.
6. The golf content provision apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the interface is configured to be inputted for a user specification comprising at least one selected from among sex, physical condition, and play style of the user, and the lesson pro recommendation means comprises a lesson pro searching means to search a lesson pro having a specification matching with the input user specification from the plural lesson pros stored in the database.
7 The golf content provision apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the database stores information regarding at least one selected from among a golf rank, points, and reserves of the user, and the lesson pro recommendation means is configured to restrict recommendation of the lesson pro according to at least one selected from among the golf rank, points, and reserves of the user stored in the database.
8. A golf content provision system comprising a plurality of golf content provision apparatuses and a server connected to the golf content provision apparatuses via a network, wherein the server comprises a database to store data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided including information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro;
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user using the lesson pro recommendation means, wherein the lesson group is set to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course, and each of the golf content provision apparatuses is configured to provide golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended to the user received from the server.
a lesson pro recommendation means to provide an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro and to recommend the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
a lesson group setting means to set a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros stored in the database by a user using the lesson pro recommendation means, wherein the lesson group is set to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of a user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course, and each of the golf content provision apparatuses is configured to provide golf content regarding the lesson pro recommended to the user received from the server.
9. A golf content provision method comprising:
being logged in by a user;
displaying information regarding plural lesson pros stored in a database which stores data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided including information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro;
providing an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro;
recommending the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
setting a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros by the user, wherein the step of setting the lesson group comprises the step of setting the lesson group to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of the user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course;
extracting golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user from the database; and providing the user with the extracted golf content
being logged in by a user;
displaying information regarding plural lesson pros stored in a database which stores data regarding user information, data regarding a plurality of lesson pros, and data regarding golf content information to be provided including information regarding golf content per lesson pro to be provided by each lesson pro;
providing an interface for the user to input a specific condition necessary to select a lesson pro;
recommending the lesson pro corresponding to the condition input by the user from among the plurality of lesson pros stored in the database;
setting a lesson group comprising at least one lesson pro selected from among the plural lesson pros by the user, wherein the step of setting the lesson group comprises the step of setting the lesson group to be selected for at least one lesson pro per at least one classification selected from among classification by golf content to be provided, classification by kind of golf swing, classification by golf club of the user, classification by flight distance, and classification by golf course;
extracting golf content regarding a predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group set for the user from the database; and providing the user with the extracted golf content
10. The golf content provision method according to claim 9, wherein the step of providing the golf content regarding the lesson pro comprises:
the step of photographing swing motion of the user during virtual golf simulation performed by the user; and the step of displaying the photographed swing motion video of the user and swing motion video of the predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group corresponding to the swing motion of the user.
the step of photographing swing motion of the user during virtual golf simulation performed by the user; and the step of displaying the photographed swing motion video of the user and swing motion video of the predetermined lesson pro in the lesson group corresponding to the swing motion of the user.
11. The golf content provision method according to claim 9, wherein the step of providing the golf content regarding the lesson pro comprises:
the step of photographing swing motion of the user during virtual golf simulation performed by the user;
the step of displaying a swing motion sequence of the user, which extracts still images of important actions from video regarding swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images; and the step of displaying a swing motion sequence of the lesson pro, which arranges still images of the lesson pro corresponding to the swing motion sequence of the user in time series.
the step of photographing swing motion of the user during virtual golf simulation performed by the user;
the step of displaying a swing motion sequence of the user, which extracts still images of important actions from video regarding swing motion of the user and sequentially displays the extracted still images; and the step of displaying a swing motion sequence of the lesson pro, which arranges still images of the lesson pro corresponding to the swing motion sequence of the user in time series.
12. The golf content provision method according to any one of claims 10 and 11, further comprising the step of transmitting data regarding the photographed swing motion of the user and data regarding the swing motion of the predetermined lesson pro to the server.
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