JP2020075096A - Artificial intelligence and augmented reality-based golf practice device to assist golf swing practice - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a golf practice device for golf swing practice.SOLUTION: A golf practice device 100 includes a head 110, a shaft, a socket 10 coupled to the shaft and the head, a first magnetic force section 1 provided in the socket, a second magnetic force section 2 provided in the head, and a striking section 3 provided in the head. An attractive force by a magnetic force acts between the first magnetic force section and the second magnetic force section. When a force exceeding the attractive force acts in the direction opposite to the attractive force on the second magnetic force section in the process of practicing a golf swing using the golf practice device, the second magnetic force section collides with the striking section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The technical idea of the present invention relates to an artificial intelligence and augmented reality based golf practice device for assisting golf swing practice.

Generally, in order to practice a golf swing, one has to go to a golf driving range, and in order to practice swinging a golf club (without a ball), a large space is required. However, it takes a lot of time and money to go to a golf driving range, and there are not many places where a wide space (space) is secured so as to swing a golf club even when practicing individually.

As a result, a mechanism has been developed to assist swing practice instead of a golf club, but it is often insufficient to give the feeling of swinging an actual golf club, and the weight of parts makes it easier. It may be damaged.

In addition, although a practice tool (or instrument or article) has been developed to provide a feeling similar to swinging a golf club, it has a precision that enables more accurate and efficient practice. Tool development is required.

Registered Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1359481, January 29, 2014

The problem to be solved by the technical idea of the present invention is to provide an artificial intelligence-based or augmented reality-based golf training device for assisting golf swing training.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a golf training device according to an embodiment of the technical idea of the present invention is a golf training device for practice of golf swing, which includes a head, a shaft, the shaft, and the head. A first magnetic force part and a second magnetic force part provided in the socket, a first magnetic force part provided in the socket, a second magnetic force part provided in the head, and a striking part provided in the head. An attractive force due to a magnetic force acts between the magnetic force parts of the second magnetic force part in the opposite direction of the attractive force to the second magnetic force part in the course of practicing a golf swing using the golf practice device. There is provided a golf practice device, wherein the second magnetic force portion collides with the striking portion when a force acts.

The socket includes a distance adjusting unit that adjusts a distance between the socket and the head, and the distance adjusting unit includes a spiral provided inside the distance adjusting unit, and a spiral along the spiral. And a housing that rotates and moves up and down, wherein the spiral is a double-row spiral.

In addition, a guideline indicating a reference speed that is changed by rotating the housing along the spiral is displayed on the housing, and the reference speed is set so that the second magnetic unit collides with the striking unit. The swing speed of the golf practice device is shown.

Further, one or more parts of the socket and the head are made of a brass material.

Further, a fixing device for preventing the second magnetic portion from coming off is included.

Further, the head includes one or more sensors, a processor that processes information acquired from the one or more sensors, and a substrate on which the one or more sensors and the processor are provided.

Further, the head includes a shock absorber provided between the striking part and the substrate.

Further, the golf practice device starts recognition of a swing by using the one or more sensors when the head is oriented in a direction within a predetermined range for a time longer than a set time, and It is characterized in that the position of the virtual golf ball is determined based on the direction in which the golf ball is directed.

Further, the golf practice device utilizes the position of the virtual golf ball and the one or more sensors to recognize a swing trajectory and a speed, and the virtual golf ball according to the recognized swing. One or more of the velocity, the direction, and the flight distance are calculated.

In addition, the golf practice device utilizes the position of the virtual golf ball and the one or more sensors to recognize the hit position, the hit angle of the virtual golf ball based on the recognized swing trajectory and speed. And a striking intensity, and a corresponding voice is output according to the result of the determination.

The golf training device according to the technical idea of the present invention is effective in providing a golf training device that allows golf swing training anywhere.

In addition, by using magnetism, there is an effect that a hitting sound due to a swing can be provided like hitting an actual ball. By using a double-row spiral, the swing reference strength can be adjusted more precisely. There is an effect that can be.

Further, there is an advantage that the magnetic force between the magnets is not interfered with by using a material that does not adhere to the magnets, such as a brass material.

In addition, there is an effect that a golf swing of a user (or a user) can be analyzed and information for improving the swing can be provided.

In addition, it is possible to provide various practice programs such as a golf simulation game.

It is a figure which shows the golf training apparatus by one Example. It is a figure which shows the distance adjustment part with the socket by one Example. It is a figure which shows the distance adjustment part with the socket by one Example. It is a figure which shows the distance adjustment part with the socket by one Example. It is a figure which shows the system of the golf training apparatus by one Example. It is a figure which shows the golf training apparatus by one Example. It is a figure which shows the head of the golf training apparatus by one Example. It is a figure which shows the structure of the golf practice apparatus by one Example. It is a block diagram which shows the golf practice apparatus by one Example. FIG. 6 is a view showing a method of using the golf training device according to the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the practice method of swing using the golf practice apparatus by one Example.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples of the present invention are provided to those having ordinary skill in the art to more fully describe the present invention, and the following examples are modified into some other forms. However, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following examples. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the invention to those skilled in the art. Further, the thickness and size of each layer in the drawings are exaggerated for convenience of explanation and clarity.

Throughout the specification, one component may be referred to as a "position" when it is referred to as "on", "connected" or "coupled" with another component directly to another component. It can be understood that there can be another component "on," "connected," or "coupled with," that is in contact with or interposed between. On the other hand, when one component is referred to as "directly over", "directly connected", or "directly coupled" with another component, the intervening between is the other component. Are not present. The same reference numerals refer to the same elements. As used herein, the term "and / or" refers to any one or more of any of the listed items. Contains a combination.

Although terms such as first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various members, parts, regions, layers, and / or portions, these members, components, regions, layers, and The part or parts are not self-evident if limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one absence, part, region, layer or section from another region, layer or section. Thus, hereinafter, the first member, component, region, layer or portion described above may refer to the second member, component, station, layer or portion without departing from the teaching of the present invention.

Also, relative terms such as “above” or “above” and “below” or “below” describe the relationship of some elements to other elements, as illustrated in the drawings. Can be used here to It can be understood that relatively terms are not intended to include other orientations of the device in addition to the orientation depicted in the drawings. For example, an element depicted as a particular component in the drawing being turned over, on the top surface of another element, has an orientation on the bottom surface of the other element described above. Like Thus, by way of example, the term "up" may include both "down" and "up" directions, depending on the particular orientation of the drawing. If the component is towards another direction (rotated 90 degrees relative to the other direction), the relative description used herein can be construed accordingly.

The terminology used herein is used to describe a particular embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. As used herein, the singular form may include the plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used herein, “comprise” and / or “comprising” means the presence of the referenced shape, number, step, action, member, element, and / or group thereof. Is not to exclude the presence or addition of multiple other shapes, numbers, acts, members, elements, and / or groups.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings schematically showing ideal embodiments of the present invention. In the drawings, a deformation of the illustrated shape can be expected, for example, on the basis of manufacturing technology and / or tolerance. Therefore, embodiments of the inventive concept should not be construed as limited to the particular shapes of the regions set forth herein, but must include, for example, manufacturing-induced changes in shape. One or more of the following embodiments may be combined.

The golf driving range described below can have various configurations, and only the configurations required here are presented as examples, and the content of the present invention is not limited thereto.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a golf training device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 1, a golf practice device 100 includes a shaft and a head 110, and a socket 10 coupled to the shaft and the head 110. The golf practice device 100 also includes a first magnetic force unit 1 provided in the socket 10, a second magnetic force unit 2 provided in the head 110, and a striking unit 3 provided in the head 110.

In one embodiment, an attractive force due to a magnetic force acts between the first magnetic force unit 1 and the second magnetic force unit 2, and in the process of practicing a golf swing using the golf practice device 100, 2 When the centrifugal force exceeding the human resources acts on the magnetic force part 2, the second magnetic force part 2 collides with the striking part 3.

In one embodiment, at least one of the first magnetic part 1 and the second magnetic part 2 may be a magnet, and the other one may be a metal (eg, iron) attached to the magnet. it can. Further, in another embodiment, both the first magnetic force unit 1 and the second magnetic force unit 2 may be magnets.

In a preferred embodiment, the first magnetic force part 1 is a magnet, and the second magnetic force part 2 can be composed of a metal that is a material attached to the magnet.

When the golf practice device 100 is swung around, the head 110 starts to make a circular motion, which causes a centrifugal force to be applied to the second magnetic force unit 2. The first magnetic force unit 1 is integrally connected to the socket 10 and does not move, and the second magnetic force unit 2 is normally fixed to the surface on one side of the head 110 by an attractive force with the first magnetic force unit 1. At this time, a space is provided between the second magnetic force unit 2 and the striking unit 3 so that the second magnetic force unit 2 can move to the striking unit 3. One side surface of the head 110 to which the second magnetic force unit 2 is fixed and the first magnetic force unit 1 can be separated by a predetermined distance. Also, this distance can be adjusted.

When the force applied to the second magnetic force part 2 in the direction opposite to the attractive force between the first magnetic force part 1 and the second magnetic force part 2 exceeds the human resources between the first magnetic force part 1 and the second magnetic force part 2. In addition, the second magnetic force part 2 can be separated from the first magnetic force part 1, and by striking the striking part 3, a striking sound can be produced.

The force applied to the second magnetic unit 2 may include, but is not limited to, centrifugal force and gravity.

2 and 3 (FIGS. 3a and 3b) are views illustrating a distance adjusting unit with a socket according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the socket 10 may further include a distance adjuster 13 that adjusts (or adjusts) a distance between the socket 10 and the head 14. The head 14 shown in FIG. 3 can correspond to the head 110 shown in FIG.

The distance adjusting part 13 may be configured in the form of a housing provided in the connecting part 12 provided in the upper portion 11 of the socket 10, and inside the distance adjusting part 13, the spiral 15 provided in the connecting part 12 is provided. The distance adjusting unit 13 can be rotated and moved up and down along the spiral 15.

By moving the distance adjuster 13 up and down, the distance between the socket 10 and the head 14 can be adjusted. In one embodiment, the head 110 can be connected to the distance adjustment unit 13.

At this time, the distance between the first magnetic force part 1 provided in the socket 10 and the second magnetic force part 2 provided in the head 14 can be adjusted in this way, whereby the first magnetic force part 1 and the second magnetic force part 2 can be adjusted. The human power acting between the magnetic force part 2 and the magnetic force part 2 can be adjusted together.

That is, in the fixed state, the first magnetic force unit 1 moves up and down together with the head 14 and the second magnetic force unit 2 included in the head 14 as the distance adjusting unit 13 moves up and down. And the second magnetic force unit 2 are adjusted, and thereby the attractive force between the first magnetic force unit 1 and the second magnetic force unit 2 is adjusted. The stronger the attractive force between the first magnetic force part 1 and the second magnetic force part 2, the more quickly the golf practice device 100 swings, so the second magnetic force part 2 cannot collide with the striking part 3; By raising and lowering the adjusting unit 13, the reference speed at which the golf practice device 100 has to swing can be changed.

In one embodiment, the distance adjusting unit 13 displays a guideline indicating the changed reference speed by rotating the distance adjusting unit 13 along the spiral 15, and the reference speed is the second magnetic unit. The swing speed of the golf practice device that causes the ball 2 to collide with the hitting portion 3 can be shown.

In one embodiment, the socket 10 may further include a gear 16 coupled to the top 11 of the socket and the interior of the helix 15.

In addition, a saw-toothed rack (rack, 17) may be formed on the inner surface of the distance adjusting unit 13 as shown in FIG. 3b.

In one embodiment, one side of the gear 16 is provided with a groove, and the pin 18 can be inserted into the home. In addition, a spring 19 disposed between the home and the pin 18 may be provided to allow the pin 18 to move up and down on the home.

As a result, when the distance adjusting unit 13 rotates, a sound can be generated due to the collision between the rack 17 and the pin 18. Further, the fin 18 can be fixed in a state of being sandwiched in a groove between the sprocket (or gear) included in the rack 17, and by rotating the distance adjusting unit 13, it is possible to fix the other teeth. Can be moved to the groove between.

This allows the user (or the user) to get sound feedback for rotating the distance adjuster 13, and the number of times the sound is generated and the vibration caused by the interaction between the pin 18 and the rack 17. With the repulsive force, the distance adjusting unit 13 can be rotated precisely as needed.

For example, the reference speed may mean the moving speed of the head, and means the flight speed of the golf ball when hitting a virtual golf ball using an actual golf club corresponding to the golf practice device 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

In one example, the helix 15 can be configured as a double row helix (or double helix). The double-row spiral has a structure in which the spiral is doubled, and the double-row spiral can be rotated along the spiral 15 so that the ascending / descending distance adjusting unit 13 moves up and down twice the pitch of the spiral 15.

Therefore, by using the double-row spiral, the distance adjusting unit 13 can adjust the reference speed more precisely, and easily adjust the reference speed to be closer to the actual speed. You can

In one embodiment, at least a portion of socket 10 and head 14 may be constructed of brass material. The material is not limited to brass, and other materials not attached to the magnet can be used. As a result, the influence of the magnetic force of the magnets provided in the socket 10 and the head 14 can be reduced, and the reference speed can be set (or adjusted) more accurately.

In one embodiment, the head 14 may be provided with a fixing device for preventing the second magnetic force part 2 from being detached.

For example, the second magnetic force part 2 can break the striking part 3 and separate from the golf training device 100. This can cause an accident. Therefore, in the head 14, in order to prevent separation of the second magnetic force part 2, a steel wire connected to the second magnetic force part 2, a fixing means including a hole having a size smaller than the second magnetic force part 2, It may further include means capable of accommodating the second magnetic force part 2 secondarily when the hitting part 3 is damaged, and the form thereof is not limited.

An embodiment of the fixing device of the golf practice device 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

In one embodiment, the head 14 may further include at least one sensor, a processor that processes information obtained from the at least one sensor, and a substrate on which the at least one sensor and the processor are provided.

In one embodiment, the substrate can be protected by a shock absorber that prevents it from being damaged by the impact between the second magnetic force part 2 and the impact part 3. For example, the shock absorber can be provided between the striking part 3 and the substrate so that the impact applied to the striking part 3 is not transmitted to the substrate.

In another embodiment, the substrate is provided at a position where the impact transfer due to the impact between the second magnetic force part 2 and the impact part 3 can be minimized so as to be provided on the inner wall of one side surface of the head 14. And can be shaped into a shape that can be provided in its place.

In one embodiment, the substrate is formed into a donut shape (or a ring shape) including a hole in the center so that at least one of the second magnetic portion 2 and the striking portion 3 is provided in the hole. By this, it is possible to minimize the transmission of the impact between the second magnetic force part 2 and the striking part 3 to the substrate.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a system of a golf practice device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 4, the system includes a server 300, a golf training device 100 and a user terminal 200.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 and the user terminal 200 can communicate using near field communication or network communication.

For example, the golf practice device 100 and the user terminal 200 can communicate using Bluetooth, but are not limited thereto.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 can communicate with the server 300 via a network. According to the embodiment, the golf practice device 100 can communicate with the server 300 through the network.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 is a device that assists a user in practicing a swing, instead of a golf club. For example, golf practice device 100 may have a weight similar to a golf club and may be shorter in length than a golf club, but is not so limited.

In one embodiment, golf practice device 100 includes multiple sensors to collect information about the user's swing. The collected information is transmitted to the user terminal 200 (or the server 300), and the user terminal 200 (or the server 300) analyzes the collected information and provides the information that can help the user practice. be able to.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 (or the server 300) may analyze information collected from the golf practice device 100 based on the learned artificial intelligence model to assist the user in swing practice. Provide information.

In addition, the user terminal 200 (or the server 300) assists the user (user) with various types of realistic swing exercises by using augmented reality (virtual reality) and augmented reality equipment. You can

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a golf training device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 5, the front and back of the golf practice device 100 are shown. The front surface and the back surface of the golf training device 100 are relative to each other, and a specific portion of the golf training device 100 is not determined as the front surface or the back surface.

Referring to FIG. 5, a light emitting device 120 is provided in front of the head 110 of the golf practice device 100. For example, the light emitting device 120 can be, but is not limited to, an LED. The light emitting device 120 may be connected to and controlled by the above-mentioned substrate.

Further, a charging terminal 122 for charging the golf training device 100 is provided on the back surface of the head 110 of the golf training device 100. The charging terminal 122 can be, but is not limited to, a micro 5 pin, a lightning 8 pin and a USB-C type terminal. The charging terminal 122 can be connected to the above-mentioned substrate.

FIG. 6 is a view showing the head of the golf training device according to the embodiment.

According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the head 110 of the golf practice device 100 is formed by covering the main body 114 with the cover 112. The cover 112 is made of an elastic or cushioning member (or material) such as sponge, rubber, or silicon to prevent damage to the main body 114.

The cover 112 is provided with a hole (or a hole) for exposing the light emitting device 120 included in the main body 114 to the outside. Further, the cover 112 is provided with a hole (or a hole) for exposing the charging terminal 122 provided in the main body 114 to the outside.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a structure of a golf practice device according to one embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 7, the golf practice device 100 includes a handle 130, a shaft 150 located between the handle 130 and the main body 114, and a connecting portion 140 connecting the shaft 150 and the main body 114. In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 includes a safety device for preventing damage or injury due to detachment of parts even if the golf practice device 100 is damaged during a swing.

For example, the safety device includes a socket 180 provided in the connection part 140, a steel wire 160 provided inside the shaft 150 and coupled to the socket 180, and a fixing device 170 for preventing the steel wire 160 from being detached. .

In one embodiment, the socket 180 may correspond to the socket 11 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

In one embodiment, the socket 180 is configured to have a weight to give the golf practice device 100 a golf club-like feel.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 may have a short length, rather than an actual golf club, to facilitate portability and practice in tight spaces, but is not limited thereto. Not a thing. As a result, the shaft 150 may be set shorter than an actual golf club, and the shaft 150 may be configured to have an empty inside.

The handle 130 is provided on one end surface of the shaft 150, and can be configured in the same or similar form as a grip of an actual golf club. Therefore, the handle 130 can provide a grip feeling as if gripping an actual golf club.

In addition, the socket 180 provided on one side of the head side of the golf practice device 100 prevents damage to the golf practice device 100 due to disconnection of the head 110 even if the golf practice device 100 is damaged by being connected to the steel wire 160, and has a predetermined weight Is provided so that the user can swing while feeling the weight and centrifugal force like a golf club.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 includes a connection 140 that connects the body 114 of the head 110 and the shaft 150. The socket 180 included in the connection part 140 is coupled with the main body 114 to prevent the main body 114 from being detached.

In one embodiment, the body 114 includes a circuit device 116 including at least one of a plurality of sensors, a processor, a communication module, and a light emitting module.

In one embodiment, the shaft 150 includes a steel wire 160 connected to the socket 180. In one embodiment, one side of the steel wire 160 is provided with a spiral coupling means, and the socket 180 is provided with a through hole including a spiral coupling means corresponding to the steel wire 160, so that the socket 180 holes may be utilized to allow the socket 180 and steel wire 160 to be joined.

A fixing device 170 that prevents the steel wire 160 from coming off is connected to the other side surface of the steel wire 160. In one embodiment, the fixation device 170 can be coupled to the steel wire 160 using helical coupling means. A part of the fixing device 170 is housed in the shaft 150 and a part of the fixing device 170 is exposed to the outside of the shaft 150, but the diameter (or the length of one side surface) thereof is larger than the inner diameter diameter of the shaft 150. It is configured as a clogging means to prevent the steel wire 160 from coming off the shaft 150 by the fixing device 170.

As an example, depending on the swing of the golf practice device 100, the socket 180 or the head 110 is subjected to a centrifugal force, which allows the socket 180 or the head 110 to be disengaged. If the socket 180 or the head 110 is detached, an accident may occur and the golf practice device 100 such as the circuit 116 provided in the main body 114 may be damaged. The circuit 116 can correspond to the substrate described above.

Therefore, one side of the steel wire 160 is coupled to the socket 180 to fix the socket 180, and the other side is coupled to the fixing device 170 to prevent the socket 180 from being detached. The socket 180 is coupled (eg, spirally coupled) with the head 110 to prevent the head 110 from being detached.

In one embodiment, a weight may be included that is coupled to the steel wire 160, has a height adjusted along the steel wire 160, and adjusts centrifugal force caused by the swing of the golf training device. For example, the weight and the steel wire 160 can be spirally connected.

In one embodiment, the weight can be replaced with the first magnetic force unit 1 or the second magnetic force unit 2, or can be configured integrally with the first magnetic force unit 1 or the second magnetic force unit 2.

In other embodiments, the fixation device 170 can be coupled to a steel wire that is relatively thinner than the steel wire 160, or multiple iron wires. This prevents the head 110 from coming off the shaft 150.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a golf practice device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 8, the golf practice device 100 includes a control unit 101, a power supply unit 102, a sensor unit 103, a light emitting unit 104, and a communication unit 105.

In one embodiment, power supply 102 includes at least one charging terminal and a rechargeable battery.

In one embodiment, the sensor unit 103 includes a 6-axis sensor including a 3-axis acceleration sensor and a 3-axis gyro (acceleration) sensor. The type of sensor included in the sensor unit 103 is not limited to this, and for example, a 9-axis sensor that further includes a 3-axis magnetic sensor may be used.

In one embodiment, the light emitting unit 104 includes at least one light emitting device indicating the state of the golf practice device 100. For example, the light emitting unit 104 includes at least one light emitting device that displays the state of charge of the golf practice device 100, provides information about a predetermined timing during practice, information about the state of the atmosphere, and the like.

In one embodiment, the light emitting unit 104 may include at least one light emitting device that illuminates a portion of the head 110 of the golf practice device 100 to assist in practice in the dark.

In one embodiment, the communication unit 105 includes at least one of a near field communication module for communicating with the user terminal 200 (or the server 300) and a wireless communication module of the network.

In one embodiment, the control unit 101 controls the power supply unit 102, the sensor unit 103, the light emitting unit 104, and the communication unit 105 to transmit necessary information to the user terminal 200 (or the server 300). Based on the information received from the server 300, the user's practice can be assisted.

In another embodiment, the control unit 101 may assist the user's practice through a unique process without the server 300 or the user terminal 200.

In one embodiment, control unit 101 includes at least one processor and memory, which stores information collected during the user's practice. In one embodiment, the information that the user is receiving during the practice is immediately transferred to the server 300 or the user terminal 200, and in some cases is stored in memory after the practice or after a particular exercise. At this point, it can be sent to the server 300 or the user terminal 200.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a method of using the golf training device according to the embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 9, a golf training device 100 and a user terminal 200 are shown.

At least a part or all of the method described below can be performed by the golf practice device 100 or the user terminal 200, and as an example, it is described that the golf practice device 100 and the user terminal 200 perform the following. It can be understood that the subject of each action is not limited to this.

In one embodiment, the user can hold the golf training device 100 and take a preparatory posture. The ready position can refer to a situation in which the golf club is held down to face the golf ball 20 as if to hold the actual golf club in the ready position.

The golf ball 20 may be actually placed, and golf practice may be performed on the assumption that the virtual golf ball 20 is present. In one embodiment, golf practice device 100 is shorter in length than an actual golf club, so golf ball 20 is not actually hit.

In one embodiment, when the golf practice device 100 is held stationary in the direction of the golf ball 20 for a predetermined amount of time, the golf practice device 100 may be in the position of the golf ball 20 or a virtual golf ball. When it is determined that the golf ball is a golf ball, it is possible to shift to the preparation stage for recognizing the swing of the user.

When the golf practice device 100 is transitioned to the ready state, the light emitting device 120 may emit light (or light) or emit light of a specific color.

When light is emitted from the light emitting device 120, the user can swing using the golf practice device 100. The type of swing is not limited, and various types of swings can be performed and recognized, from strong drive shots to putting.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a method for practicing a swing using a golf training device according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 10, a golf training device 100 and a user terminal 200 are shown.

At least a part or all of the method described below can be executed by the golf training device 100 or the user terminal 200, and an example is described by being executed by the golf training device 100 and the user terminal 200 below. The subject of each operation is not limited to this.

As described with reference to FIG. 9, after the golf practice device 100 is transitioned to the ready state, the user can practice the swing using the golf practice device 100.

The golf practice device 100 can recognize the movement of the head 110 of the golf practice device 100 by using the sensor unit 103. For example, the golf practice device 100 can recognize the swing trajectory 400.

In one embodiment, golf club 30 and golf practice device 100 may have different lengths. The golf practice device 100 can change the swing locus 400 in consideration of the difference in length between the golf club 30 and the golf practice device 100.

In one embodiment, the length of the golf club 30 may be set arbitrarily, and the length input by the user via the user terminal 200 or the selected length may be used as the length of the golf club 30. it can.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 may determine the speed and trajectory of the swing to determine whether the golf ball is hit, the position at which the golf ball is hit, and the strength and direction at which the golf ball is hit. Based on this, the golf practice device 100 can determine the flight distance and trajectory of the virtual golf ball.

Information about the flight distance and the trajectory of the virtual golf ball by the swing executed by the user using the golf training device 100 can be provided via the user terminal 200. In another embodiment, the flight distance and trajectory of the virtual golf ball may be provided by voice from the golf practice device 100.

In one embodiment, the golf practice device 100 provides feedback to the user when it is determined that the user has hit the golf ball correctly, or when it has been determined that the ball has traveled a predetermined distance or more. By providing, it is possible to immediately and intuitively (or intuitively) provide whether or not the swing of the user has succeeded. For example, the feedback can be provided by any light or voice.

As one example, the feedback may be provided after the swing, or may be provided by voice or light at the moment of hitting the virtual golf ball. For example, when it is judged that the golf ball is hit firmly at the moment of hitting the virtual golf ball, a clear sound is produced, and when it is judged that the golf ball is hit diagonally, a dull sound is made and the hit is made. If it is judged to have failed, no sound may be produced.

Further, depending on the strength at the moment of hitting the virtual golf ball, by making a louder sound or a smaller sound, it is possible to provide feedback of the strength of hitting the virtual golf ball.

This feedback can be utilized as a means for assisting the hitting sound generated by the collision between the second magnetic force part 2 and the hitting part 3 described above.

In one embodiment, the user can select the type of golf club. The golf practice device 100 can provide feedback according to the type of golf club selected. For example, the golf practice device 100 can provide information on whether to hit the golf ball correctly and the information on the flight distance according to the type of the selected golf club.

In one embodiment, golf practice device 100 may provide putt practice functionality. For example, it is judged that there is a hole at a predetermined position (for example, 10 meters ahead) or a place specified by the user, and the moving direction of the golf ball is calculated according to the swing of the user. And provide feedback as a result.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a method of providing auxiliary information for golf practice according to an embodiment.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 acquires information on the swing practice executed by the golf practice device 100. The information on the swing practice includes information on a plurality of swing loci of the golf practice device 100.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may evaluate multiple swing trajectories of the user and compare them with a reference swing trajectory to provide feedback to the user.

For example, the reference swing locus may be a swing locus in front of the user. As another example, the reference swing trajectory may be a swing trajectory of a golf player. The swing trajectory of the golf player may be collected using image analysis, and may be collected using the information about the golf player's swing using the golf training device 100 according to the embodiment directly started. You can

In another example, the reference swing locus may be a swing locus of a user of another golf training device 100. For example, even if there is no professional player, there may be a user having good skill among other users of the golf practice device 100. The server 300 can collect the swing trajectory of the user and make it into a database.

In one embodiment, the server 300 can evaluate each swing trajectory and select a good swing trajectory to use as the reference swing trajectory. The server 300 may store the characteristics of the user corresponding to each swing trajectory together. For example, the characteristics of the user may include a physical characteristic of the user and a result of an objective numerical analysis of the golf ability of the user. The golf ability of the user may be collected as a result of evaluation of the swing trajectory of the user, may be directly input by the user, and may affect the performance of the game of the golf simulation according to the disclosed embodiment. It can also be evaluated based on.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may determine the reference swing trajectory from the server 300 based on the user's characteristics such as the user's physical characteristics and ability.

There is no correct answer on the swing locus, and it is possible to have different swing loci according to the physical characteristics of the user. The user terminal 200 can provide the user with a predetermined textbook-like swing trajectory based on a certain rule, and an optimal swing trajectory personalized (personalized) based on the physical characteristics of the user. It can also be provided. For example, it is possible to provide the swing locus of the user who has the same back and physique as the user, and when the specific body part of the user is inconvenient, the swing locus of the user who has similar symptoms is provided. can do.

Further, it is possible to provide the swing locus step by step according to the ability of the user. For example, it may be difficult for a beginner to imitate a swing track of a professional player immediately. In particular, when evaluating the swing locus, the swing speed can be evaluated together. In this case, it is difficult for a beginner to follow the swing speed and swing trajectory of a professional player together. Therefore, it is possible to provide an appropriate reference swing locus according to the ability of the user so that the user can practice golf in stages.

For example, according to the ability of the user, the swing trajectory of the user having a slightly better ability than the user may be provided as a reference, or the swing trajectory of a professional player may be provided as a reference, but the speed is adjusted. Can also be provided.

In one embodiment, the server 300 may collect a swing trajectory of a user of another golf practice device 100 and provide the swing trajectory to another user on the basis of the swing trajectory. In one embodiment, the server 100 may provide each user with information regarding the number of times their swing trajectory has been provided to other users, and based on this, calculate the ranking, Can be provided to the user.

In one embodiment, each user may be provided with a predetermined compensation (or reward) depending on the number of times the swing locus is provided. For example, it is possible to provide each user with points according to the number of times the swing locus is provided.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may compare the user's swing trajectory 400 with the reference swing trajectory and provide the user with feedback of the incorrect portion.

For example, the user's swing locus 400 can be divided into units such as a predetermined time unit or a predetermined distance unit, and information about a portion different from the reference swing locus for each portion can be provided.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 provides feedback indicating that the first point and the second point on the user's swing locus 400 are different from the first point and the second point on the reference swing locus, or are wrong. be able to. The first point and the second point are described as examples, and the user terminal 200 can provide feedback on a plurality of points, and the number thereof is not limited.

In one example, the user terminal 200 may display a virtual golf course.

In another embodiment, the user terminal 200 may utilize a virtual reality device to provide a virtual reality image of a virtual golf course.

In this specification, virtual reality and virtual reality images are not limited to VR (Virtual Reality) and VR images, but virtual reality (VR) and virtual reality images and augmented reality (AR). ) And augmented reality images, mixed reality (MR, Mixed Reality), mixed reality images, and general images are also included, and are not limited to these, reality, virtual, and mixed reality and virtual. It is used to include all types of videos that have been created.

For example, a virtual golf course can include obstacles such as starting points, greens, holes, bunkers, and hazards. In one example, a virtual golf course can be created based on information about an actual golf course. For example, a user can utilize a virtual golf course to simulate a real golf game.

In one embodiment, virtual golf courses can be constructed with virtual obstacles and course structures that are not possible in practice to provide various game effects. For example, a virtual golf course can include a variety of configurations, such as golf-hampering animals and staircase courses.

In one example, the user can select a particular virtual golf course and start the game. The user can play a game by defining the type of golf club and swinging by using the golf practice device 100.

The user terminal 200 can determine the moving direction and the flight distance of the golf ball based on the type of golf club selected by the user or the swing of the user. In one example, the golf practice device 100 includes a magnetic field sensor, and a virtual golf course can display defenses. The golf practice device 100 can also determine the defense of the user based on the magnetic field sensor and can determine the moving direction of the golf ball.

In one embodiment, the position of the golf ball according to the user's swing is displayed on the user terminal 200. In one example, the user may continue the game at the golf ball location.

In another embodiment, the user terminal 200 may request the user to move to the position of the golf ball. The user terminal 200 may use a plurality of sensors or GPS to measure the moving distance of the user and allow the user to perform the next swing only after the user has moved the distance traveled by the golf ball. For example, when the user plays a virtual golf game in a wide space such as a playground, the user can actually walk the distance of the golf ball after the swing and then make the next swing.

In one embodiment, when the user terminal 200 falls into an obstacle such as a golf ball bunker, the user terminal 200 may consider the obstacle and determine the movement of the golf ball according to the swing of the user. For example, when falling into a golf ball bunker, the user can perform a swing to raise the golf ball, unlike a general swing.

If the golf ball is on or near the green, the user can putt. The user terminal 200 may provide information about the terrain between the golf ball and the hole when the user selects the putter. The user can putt on the basis of the provided information, and the user terminal 200 can determine the moving direction and the moving distance of the golf ball, and provide the user with feedback about the hole-in.

The golf simulation game method described above can also be provided using a virtual reality device. For example, the user terminal 200 can show the movement of the golf ball caused by the user's swing in a virtual reality image in real time through the virtual reality device, and can also provide the scenery of the virtual golf course in real time (real time). You can

In this case, the user can have an experience of actually playing a golf game on the virtual golf course.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may also use the augmented reality device to provide a mixed video that combines the actual surrounding environment and the virtual golf course video. For example, augmented reality devices can include, but are not limited to, smart glasses.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may use an augmented reality device to provide a golf simulation game using an actual environment.

For example, when a user plays a golf simulation game on the playing field, an augmented reality image of a virtual golf ball flying across the playing field in response to the user's swing is provided, which is provided in a corner of the playing field. A virtual golf game can be provided that aims to put a golf ball toward a virtual hole.

As a result, the user can enjoy not only the golf course but also the golf simulation game provided in various backgrounds such as the city center, the beach, the tourist resorts, and the theme parks.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may provide a golf simulation game based on the surrounding terrain without virtual reality or augmented reality devices.

For example, the user terminal 200 can create a virtual golf course using the GPS information and the surrounding map information. The virtual golf course is created by reflecting the surrounding terrain, roads, buildings, etc., and when the user swings, the user terminal 200 determines whether or not the golf ball hits the surrounding building and crosses the building. It is possible to calculate and provide how far the golf ball flew.

The user can actually walk to a place where the golf ball is far away and then swing again, and assuming that the golf ball has moved to that place, the user can also make the next swing.

In one embodiment, golf lessons using the golf practice device 100 and virtual reality or augmented reality devices are possible.

For example, an image of a golf instructor may be displayed on the user's augmented reality video device. In the case of FIG. 8, the embodiment in which the swing trajectory of another user or a golf player is displayed on the user terminal 200 has been described. Similarly, the image of the golf instructor (or another user) is displayed on the user's augmented reality video device, and the swing image of the golf instructor can be viewed as if the golf instructor is in front of the eyes. it can.

Some swing images of golf instructors have been captured in advance, and it is possible that they were captured in real time during communication from a remote location using the user and the augmented reality device. That is, by using the augmented reality device according to the disclosed embodiments, golf lessons can be conducted even in remote areas.

Also, the swing image of the golf instructor may be rendered and generated based on the swing trajectory acquired by using the golf training device 100 according to the disclosed embodiments. For example, it is possible to generate an image of a person who makes a swing corresponding to the information of the swing locus, and render and generate an image of a swing having the same swing locus.

Similarly, the golf instructor can use only the golf practice device 100 to generate and display his / her own swing image in real time, even if there is no other image capturing device. That is, even without a camera device, it is possible to create an image of a user who uses the golf training device 100 based on the information recognized by the golf practice device 100, and to proceed with a golf lesson from a remote place.

In addition, the augmented reality device matches the swing trajectory with the current position and shape of the user's body based on the information collected in the existing or the information acquired by the golf instructor in real time, so that the user can actually perform the swing trajectory. It is also possible to display the trajectory that must be swung in through augmented reality.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 displays a video to provide an augmented reality golf simulation. In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may also utilize virtual reality or an augmented reality device (eg, HMD) to provide an augmented reality golf simulation.

The user can have the experience of flying a virtual golf ball to another place through the swing of the golf practice device 100 on the roof of the building.

For example, the user can set a specific window glass of another building as a target and hit a virtual golf ball through the swing of the golf practice device 100. The user terminal 200 can determine the moving direction and the flight distance of the virtual golf ball, and display the trajectory corresponding thereto. The user terminal 200 can provide feedback corresponding to the trajectory of the virtual golf ball.

For example, the user terminal 200 may provide the same feedback as the window breaking effect if it is determined that the window of another building of the virtual golf ball has been hit.

As another example, the user may swing with the goal of raising a virtual golf ball to the roof of another building. The user terminal 200 can recognize the swing of the golf practice device 100, analyze the trajectory of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the recognized swing, and display the position away from the virtual golf ball.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 provides a golf game provided by giving a predetermined score for each position of the captured video and determining and adding the score based on the virtual golf ball falling position. be able to.

In one embodiment, the user terminal 200 may perform the swing trajectory analysis described above and provide the user with feedback about the swing trajectory while providing the game described above.

The steps of the method or algorithm described in connection with the embodiments of the present invention may be implemented directly in hardware, as a software module executed by hardware, or a combination thereof. You can The software modules are RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), Flash memory (Flash Memory), hard disk, dedicated removable disk (removable). Disk, CD-ROM, or any form of computer-readable recording medium well known in the art to which the invention pertains.

The components of the present invention can be stored in a medium (medium) by being installed in a program (or application) in order to be executed by being combined with a hardware computer. The components of the present invention may be implemented in software programming, or software elements, and likewise include, in embodiments, various algorithms implemented in combinations of data structures, processes, routines, or other programming constructs. Can be implemented in a programming language such as C, C ++, Java, assembler, or a scripting language. Functional aspects can be implemented with algorithms executed on multiple processors.

The description so far is merely an illustration of the technical idea of the present invention, and a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains has essential characteristics of the present invention. Various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the above.

Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are for the purpose of explanation, not for limiting the technical idea of the present invention, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is limited by such embodiments. It is not something that will be done. The protection scope of the present invention should be construed by the following claims, and all technical ideas within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the scope of right of the present invention.

100: Golf practice device
110: Head

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In a golf practice device for golf swing practice,
Head and
Shaft,
A socket coupled to the shaft and the head,
A first magnetic part provided in the socket,
A second magnetic part provided in the head,
And a striking part provided in the head,
An attractive force by a magnetic force acts between the first magnetic force part and the second magnetic force part, and the attractive force is applied to the second magnetic force part in the course of practicing a golf swing using the golf practice device. The golf practice device, wherein the second magnetic force portion collides with the striking portion when a force exceeding the attractive force acts in a direction opposite to the above. The socket includes a distance adjusting unit that adjusts a distance between the socket and the head,
The distance adjusting unit,
A spiral provided inside the distance adjusting unit,
A housing that rotates along the spiral and moves up and down;
The spiral is composed of a double-row spiral,
The golf practice device according to claim 1. A guideline indicating a reference speed to be changed by rotating the housing along the spiral is displayed on the housing,
The reference speed indicates a swing speed of the golf practice device that causes the second magnetic force portion to collide with the hitting portion.
The golf practice device according to claim 2. One or more parts of the socket and the head are made of a brass material,
The golf practice device according to claim 2. The head is
A fixing device for preventing separation of the second magnetic part;
The golf practice device according to claim 1. The head is
One or more sensors,
A processor for processing information obtained from the one or more sensors,
A substrate on which the one or more sensors and the processor are provided,
The golf practice device according to claim 1. The head is
A shock absorber provided between the striking part and the substrate,
7. The golf practice device according to claim 6. The golf practice device,
When the head is oriented in a direction within a predetermined range for a time longer than a set time, the recognition of a swing is started using the one or more sensors,
The position of the virtual golf ball is determined based on the direction in which the head is pointing,
7. The golf practice device according to claim 6. The golf practice device,
Based on the position of the virtual golf ball and the swing trajectory and speed recognized using the one or more sensors, the speed, direction, and flight distance of the virtual golf ball by the recognized swing. Calculate one or more of,
The golf practice device according to claim 8. The golf practice device,
Using the position of the virtual golf ball and the one or more sensors, the hitting position, the hitting angle, and the hitting strength of the virtual golf ball are determined based on the recognized swing trajectory and speed.
Output corresponding voice according to the result of the determination
The golf practice device according to claim 9.

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