JP2008079667A - Timing error measuring apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a timing error measuring apparatus which enables the measurement of the coordination of the eyes and hands (or feet) of individual persons by making two persons battle against each other in a duo battle style. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus has a running path 2 where light spots generated by optical stimulation reciprocates in a section A set for two subjects P1 and P2 battling against each other, reaction switches 8 and 9 which let the individual examiners make an operation of returning the light spot by the optical stimulation back to match the timing points TP of the light spot by the optical stimulation respectively set for the two subjects battling against each other and a timing at which the light spot by the optical stimulation passes the timing points of the respective subjects in the section and a means which measures per subject the time errors between the timing at which the light spot by the optical stimulation passes the timing points of the respective subjects and the timing at which the respective subjects operate the reaction switches at the timing of the light spot by the optical stimulation passing the timing points of the respective subjects. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a device for enhancing performance of a ball sport, particularly in the field of sports science, and relates to a device for measuring the ability of a subject's eyes and hands (or feet) to cooperate in a competitive format.

In ball games such as baseball and tennis, a series of actions such as “run”, “throw”, “pick up”, and “turn back” is a visual manifestation of the cooperative action of eyes and body parts (hands, feet, etc.). In the operation, while catching the flying ball with the visual eye, the body and limbs are moved at the same time so that the ball is hit back (by a bat or a racket) in a timely manner.
Conventionally, as a device for measuring the visual ability of the eye and the body part, a device for measuring and evaluating the reaction level by touching the light lit on the board by hand is commercially available. .

In the fields of automobiles, computers, communications, and the like, devices that automatically measure the timing of object movement have been proposed (Patent Document 1, Patent Document 2, etc.).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-323415 JP-A-2005-106637

  However, the above-mentioned conventional type measuring device merely measures the reaction speed of one subject or automatically measures the timing of the movement of an object. Assuming an actual ball game, no device has been proposed yet that can measure the ability of each person's eyes and hands (or feet) to cooperate while two subjects play.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. The purpose of the present invention is to improve the ability of each person's eyes and hands (or feet) to cooperate while two subjects are competing in a battle-type format. An object of the present invention is to provide a competitive timing error measuring device that can be measured.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 1 according to the present invention includes:
A runway in which the light spot of the light stimulus moves back and forth in the section set for two subjects to fight against,
In the section, the timing point of the light spot of the light stimulus set for each of the two subjects to fight,
In the section, each reaction means for each subject to turn back the light spot of the light stimulus according to the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point of each subject,
The time error between the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject and the timing when each subject operates the reaction means at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject, Means for measuring for each subject;
It is characterized by having.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to the second aspect of the present invention is characterized in that either a random speed mode or a random speed mode can be selected for the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 3 of the present invention is characterized in that the reaction means is operated by the hand or foot of each subject.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 4 of the present invention is characterized in that the reaction means is an impact tool operated by the hand or foot of each subject.

  The timing error measuring device according to claim 5 according to the present invention is configured so that either two or one mode can be selected for a subject, and when one mode is selected, The light spot of the light stimulus is set to be automatically folded at the opposite end.

The timing error measuring device according to claim 6 according to the present invention comprises:
A runway in which the light spot of the light stimulus reciprocates in the radial direction from the center point in the section set for a large number of subjects to fight,
In the section, the timing point of the light spot of the light stimulus set for each of a large number of subjects to fight,
In the section, each reaction means for each subject to turn back the light spot of the light stimulus according to the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point of each subject,
The time error between the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject and the timing when each subject operates the reaction means at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject, Means for measuring for each subject;
It is characterized by having.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 7 of the present invention is characterized in that either a random speed mode or a random speed mode can be selected for the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 8 of the present invention is characterized in that the moving direction from the center point of the light spot of the light stimulus can be set to a random mode.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 9 of the present invention is characterized in that the reaction means is operated by the hand or foot of each subject.

  The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 10 of the present invention is characterized in that the reaction means is an impact tool operated by the hand or foot of each subject.

  As described above, according to the timing error measuring device of the present invention, it is assumed that an actual ball game is performed, and two or many subjects face each other in a game-like manner, and each person's eyes and hands (or feet). As a result, it is possible to quantitatively measure whether or not the cooperative ability of each person is good, thereby producing an excellent effect that each person's cooperative ability can be enhanced.

  Next, the best embodiment of the timing error measuring apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an overall view showing a system configuration of a timing error measuring apparatus according to the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a timing error measuring device.

First, the system configuration of the timing error measuring apparatus 1 will be described. The runway body 2 is provided in which the light spot of the light stimulus reciprocates in a certain section. The runway body 2 is composed of a plurality of units 2A, 2B, 2C, and a plurality of lamps for reciprocating the light spot of the light stimulus to the left and right on the upper surface of the housing of each unit 2A-2C. Are arranged at equal pitches along the horizontal direction. Among these lamps, a timing point TP composed of a yellow LED lamp is set for the fourth lamp from the left and right ends. Red LED lamps are used for the remaining lamps. The photostimulation light spot, as set interval for two subjects, section A (see FIG. 3 between the lamp 3 _R located to the lamp 3 _L and the right end positioned at the left end of the track body 2 ) To reciprocate.

  Each of the units 2 </ b> A to 2 </ b> C of the runway body 2 is connected to the interface box 5 via the connection cable 4. The interface box 5 includes software for controlling the light spot of the light stimulus that moves on the track body 2 when measuring the timing error. With this built-in software, it is possible to freely change the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus and to freely set the number of reciprocations of the light spot of the light stimulus. These settings are made from a computer terminal 6 connected to the interface box 5 via the connection cable 4. Measurement data can be collected and stored in the computer terminal 6. The runway body 2 can be extended by increasing the number of units. Reference numeral 7 denotes an outlet plugged into an external power source.

  The interface box 5 includes two reaction switches (reaction means) 8 and 9 for the two subjects to alternately turn back the light spot of the light stimulus for reciprocating the runway body 2 to the left and right. Connected through. Each of the reaction switches 8 and 9 presses the push buttons 8a and 9a at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point TP on each subject side, so that the light spot of the light stimulus is immediately turned back to the other timing point TP. The light spot of the light stimulus moves toward.

  The timing error measuring device 1 is provided with two modes for competing for victory or defeat based on the ability level of the two subjects' eyes and hands. The first mode is a mode in which a fixed number of round trips of the light spot of the light stimulus is set and the measurement is automatically ended, and the smaller one becomes the winner by comparing the accumulated errors of both times. The second mode is a mode in which the measurement is automatically terminated when the cumulative error set by one of the subjects is exceeded, and the subject becomes the loser. As described above, the timing error measuring apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment can measure the eye-hand coordination ability level by concentrating the subject in the mode in which the winner and the loser are determined in the same psychological state as the actual game. .

  Next, a procedure in which two subjects measure the timing error of each person in the battle mode using the timing error measuring apparatus 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the measurement conditions (the portion indicated by reference numeral 11 surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 2) are set from the main screen 10 of the computer terminal 6 shown in FIG.

(Measurement condition setting)
First, the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus is set. In the [Speed] item on the main screen 10, either “arbitrary (m / Sec)” or “random” mode is selected. When selecting the [arbitrary (m / Sec)] mode, it is possible to specify the moving speed of the light spot by itself. For example, if 1.0 is input, the light spot moves left and right at a speed of 1 m / sec. When [Random] mode is selected, the moving speed of the light spot randomly changes within a range of 0.3 to 3.0 m / sec. Here, the [arbitrary (m / Sec)] mode is selected and 1.0 is input.

  Next, measurement end conditions are set. In the [End condition] item of the main screen 10, either [Rally count] or [Cumulative error] is selected. When [Rally Count] is selected, the measurement is terminated when the specified number of rallies is reached (up to 100 times can be specified). When [Cumulative error] is selected, measurement ends when the specified cumulative error (Sec) is reached. Here, select [Rally Count] and enter 10.

  Finally, set the number of players (1 or 2). In the [Player] item on the main screen 10, either “1 person” or “2 persons” mode is selected. Here, the “two people” mode is selected. In addition, the player name is input to each of the items [Player 1 (Left)] and [Player 2 (Right)]. The input of the player name is arbitrary, and when the player name is not input, the player name is saved as Player1 and Player2. This completes all settings.

(Start of measurement)
At the start of measurement, as shown in FIG. 3, two players (subjects) who compete are standing on the left and right sides of the track body 2, the left player P1 is the left reaction switch 8, and the right player P2 is the right Each reaction switch 9 is held in the hand.
When the witnessing person clicks the [Start] button 12 on the main screen 10, the light spot of the light stimulus starts from the lamp 3 _{R at} the right end of the track body 2.

  The left player P1 presses the reaction switch 8 at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point TP composed of the left yellow LED lamp. When the reaction switch 8 is pressed by the left player P1, “timing error time” (described later) is measured in units of 1/100 second, and the light spot of the light stimulus is shown in FIG. Thus, it is automatically folded to the right side (folding point RP is shown in FIG. 4). This time, when the right player P2 presses the reaction switch 9 at the timing when the light spot of the folded light stimulus passes through the timing point TP composed of the right yellow LED lamp, the timing error is expressed in units of 1/100 second. As time is measured, the light spot of the light stimulus is folded back to the left. This is repeated between the left player P1 and the right player P2 for the set number of rallies.

As shown in FIG. 5, the “timing error time” of each player is displayed in units of 1/100 second in each player column of the item “timing error time” of the main screen 10. First, the first round of "timing error time" of the left player P1 is time from point of the light stimulus is started from the right end of the lamp 3 _R to timing passing timing point TP on the left, like the light stimulation of the light spot is the right end of the lamp 3 starting from _R by the left of the player P1 time to time the push button 8a of the reaction switch 8 is pressed to respectively measured, obtained by calculating the difference between the two times.

  Next, the first “timing error time” of the right player P2 is that the light spot of the light stimulus starts to the right from the turning point RP by the pressing operation of the reaction switch 8 of the left player P1, and the right timing The time until the timing of passing through the point TP and the time until the light spot of the light stimulus starts to the right from the turning point RP and the push button 9a of the reaction switch 9 is pressed by the right player P2 are measured. It is obtained by calculating the difference between both times.

The “timing error time” for the second and subsequent times is the time until the timing at which the light spot of the light stimulus starts from the return point RP of the opponent and passes through the timing point TP on its own side in any player P1, P2. It is obtained by measuring the time and the time from when the light spot of the light stimulus is started from the same turning point RP to the timing of pressing the push buttons 8a, 9a of the own reaction switch 8, 9, and calculating the difference between the two times. It is done.
The “timing error time” is displayed as minus when the timing when the players P1 and P2 press the push buttons 8a and 9a of the reaction switches 8 and 9 is early, and displayed as plus when the timing is late.

  As described above, the two players P1 and P2 alternately turn the reaction switches 8 and 9 held in their hands while observing the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point TP on their side. Press and repeat the rally 10 times in total. As a result, the end condition is reached and the measurement ends. In the “Timing error time” item on the main screen 10, “timing error time” for each player P1 and P2 is displayed.

  In addition, the item of “timing error time” on the main screen 10 includes the “average” value obtained by averaging the simple total values of the “timing error time” of each time and the sum of the absolute values of each “timing error time”. “Absolute value average” obtained by averaging values is displayed.

  As described above, the “average” value of the simple accumulated error obtained by averaging the simple accumulated error (simple total value) of each “timing error time” and the absolute value accumulated error (absolute value) of each “timing error time” Quantitative measurement of the ability of the two players P1 and P2 to interact with each other by calculating the “absolute value average” data of the absolute value cumulative error obtained by averaging the sum of the values) And objectively evaluate and judge the level or quality. In the above case, of the two players P1 and P2, the winner is the one with the “average” value of the simple cumulative error or the “absolute value average” of the absolute value cumulative error. Which value is weighted is arbitrary.

  When the [Save] button 13 on the main screen 10 is clicked, the data of each player P1, P2 of the timing error time can be saved. FIG. 6 shows an example of saving in the Excel format.

  According to the timing error measuring apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, two subjects can quantitatively measure the eye-hand coordination ability while performing a rally-type battle. And, by measuring the eye-hand coordination ability as a game while two subjects are playing against each other, each person's cooperation ability can be enhanced while being stimulated by each other, and it will be useful for each person's training Can do. In addition, measurement and training are possible regardless of the weather as long as there is a certain space in the room.

  Next, the case where there is one player (when one person measures the timing error time in the battle mode) will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the main screen 10, after setting the moving speed and termination condition of the light spot of the light stimulus, the mode of [1 person] is selected in the [Player] item.

One player (subject) P1 stands on the left side of the runway body 2 on both sides of the battle, and has a reaction switch 8 on the left side. Clicking the Start button 11 on the main screen 10, the light spot of the light stimulus starts to move from the right end of the lamp 3 _R runway body 2.

When the push button 8a of the reaction switch 8 is pressed at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the left timing point TP, the light spot of the light stimulus is automatically folded rightward. Selecting one mode, upon reaching folded photostimulation light spots right end of the lamp 3 _R, automatically wrap, the player P1 is point of light stimulus timing point TP on the left again At the timing of passing, the push button 8a of the reaction switch 8 is pushed again. By repeating this for the set number of rallies, the “timing error time”, the “average” value of the simple cumulative error, and the absolute value accumulation are displayed in the player column on the left of the “timing error time” item on the main screen 10. The “absolute average” number of errors is displayed.

  In this way, even if there is only one player, it is possible to measure the eye-hand coordination ability while performing a rally-type pseudo-match, and to increase the ability of one's own coordination while performing a pseudo-match. Can do.

  FIG. 8 shows another embodiment of the timing error measuring apparatus according to the present invention, in which a large number of subjects (three people in the case of FIG. 8) are simultaneously fighting, and each person's eyes and hands cooperate. Capability can be measured simultaneously.

As shown in FIG. 8, the timing error measuring device 20 of the present embodiment is composed of units 21A, 21B, and 21C that extend in three directions (radial directions) from the center point O so that three subjects can battle at the same time. A runway main body 21 is provided. Photostimulation light spot, with the lamp 3 _E of each end of the center point O and three units 21A to 21C, the sequential or random direction, is reciprocally movable. For example, a random number table is used to move in the random direction.

  Near each end of each of the units 21A to 21C, the timing point TP composed of the yellow LED lamp described in the above embodiment is set. The interface box (not shown) to which the runway main body 21 is connected is connected to reaction switches 22, 23, and 24 for measuring timing errors of the three players P1 to P3 while fighting. ing.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to quantitatively measure the cooperating ability of each person's eyes and hands while simultaneously playing three subjects. In addition, each person's ability to cooperate can be enhanced while competing with each person's timing error. In addition, it is arbitrary to increase the number of units connected and arranged radially from the center point O, and it is possible to set four or more subjects to battle simultaneously.

  In each embodiment described above, the reaction switch is used as the reaction means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a hitting tool (such as a racket or a bat) may be used as the reaction means. For example, at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point TP, the racket is alternately touched on the bars with built-in sensitive sensors set to the left and right for the two subjects. Further, a racket may be passed between a light emitter and a light receiver of a phototube that is a non-contact type sensor.

  In addition to eye-hand coordination ability, you can measure your eye-foot coordination ability by touching the bar with the built-in sensor or passing between the photocells. It is.

  The timing error measuring device according to the present invention can be used as a device for measuring the visual ability of the eye and the body part in the field of sports science, and also as a training device for enhancing the cooperative ability.

1 shows an embodiment of a timing error measuring apparatus according to the present invention, and is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of the entire system. It is a figure which shows the main screen of the timing error measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that two test subjects measure each person's timing error using the timing error measuring apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that the light spot of photostimulation was turned back from the state of FIG. It is a figure which shows the result of having totaled each timing error time of two test subjects in the main screen shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the preservation | save data of the total result shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows a mode that one test subject measures a timing error, using the timing error measuring apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a timing error measuring apparatus that can measure a large number of people simultaneously in a battle-type format, according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

1,20 Timing error measuring device 2,21 Runway body (runway)
2A, 2B, 2C, 21A, 21B, 21C Unit 3 Lamp 3 _R Right end lamp 3 _L Left end lamp 3 _E End end lamp 4 Connection cable 5 Interface box 6 Computer terminal 7 Outlet plug to external power supply 8, 9, 22, 23, 24 Reaction switch (reaction means)
8a, 9a Push button 10 Main screen 11 Dotted part 12 Start button 13 Save button A Section P1, P2, P3 Player TP Timing point RP Return point

Claims (10)

A runway in which the light spot of the light stimulus moves back and forth in the section set for two subjects to fight against,
In the section, the timing point of the light spot of the light stimulus set for each of the two subjects to fight,
In the section, each reaction means for each subject to turn back the light spot of the light stimulus according to the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point of each subject,
The time error between the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject and the timing when each subject operates the reaction means at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject, Means for measuring for each subject;
A timing error measuring device comprising:   2. The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein any one of an arbitrary speed mode and a random speed mode is set to be selectable for the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus.   3. The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reaction means is operated by a hand or a foot of each subject.   4. The timing error measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the reaction means is an impact tool operated by a hand or foot of each subject.   For a subject, either two or one mode is set to be selectable, and when one mode is selected, the light spot of the light stimulus is automatically set at the end opposite to the subject in the section. 5. The timing error measuring device according to claim 1, wherein the timing error measuring device is set to be folded. A runway in which the light spot of the light stimulus reciprocates in the radial direction from the center point in the section set for a large number of subjects to fight,
In the section, the timing point of the light spot of the light stimulus set for each of a large number of subjects to fight,
In the section, each reaction means for each subject to turn back the light spot of the light stimulus according to the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes through the timing point of each subject,
The time error between the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject and the timing when each subject operates the reaction means at the timing when the light spot of the light stimulus passes the timing point of each subject, Means for measuring for each subject;
A timing error measuring device comprising:   7. The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 6, wherein any one of an arbitrary speed mode and a random speed mode is set to be selectable for the moving speed of the light spot of the light stimulus.   8. The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the moving direction of the light spot of the light stimulus from the center point can be set in a random mode.   9. The timing error measuring apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the reaction means is operated by a hand or a foot of each subject. 10. The timing error measuring device according to claim 6, wherein the reaction means is an impact tool operated by a hand or foot of each subject.

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