JP5751594B2 - Virtual golf simulation apparatus and method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a virtual golf simulation apparatus, and more specifically, a virtual golf course is visualized and simulated, and a trajectory of a golf ball hit by a user, that is, a golfer, is simulated on the virtual golf course. The present invention relates to a golf simulation apparatus.

  In recent years, as the golf population has increased, so-called screen golf systems have been introduced that allow users to enjoy golf practice and virtual golf competition using a virtual golf simulation apparatus.

  In such a screen golf system, when a screen capable of displaying a virtual golf course is installed in a room, and a golfer hits the golf ball toward the screen, the screen senses the speed, direction, etc. of the golf ball, and A system for displaying the progress of a golf ball on the top.

  Thus, in a screen golf system or the like embodied by a virtual golf simulation device, a golf ball is hit in the same way as a golf ball is hit at a golf driving range, but it is as if it is actually rounding at a golf course. There is a feature that can give a feeling.

  The virtual golf simulation device not only provides the reality as if it is a golf round at an actual golf course, but also provides it at an actual golf course or driving range due to the characteristics of being served through various advanced devices and systems. It is necessary to induce golfers' interests by providing difficult and diverse contents.

  An object of the present invention is to provide various contents based on user history information of a user who has played through a virtual golf simulation apparatus in the past in a virtual golf process through a virtual golf simulation, and the user himself / herself, other users, and celebrities. Provided is a virtual golf simulation apparatus and method capable of inducing user's interest in virtual golf as well as user convenience by allowing a virtual user and virtual golf competition based on play information to proceed. There is to do.

  A virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention plays a virtual golf simulation apparatus using user history information through a video output unit that displays a golf simulation video for a virtual golf course and the virtual golf simulation apparatus. A storage unit that stores user history information of a user, and at least one of a golf ball trajectory, a golf ball fall point, and a flight distance according to specific play information from the user history information is displayed through the video output unit. A control unit.

  Meanwhile, a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention is a virtual golf simulation apparatus that provides play with a virtual user using user play information, and displays a golf simulation video for a virtual golf course. An output unit; a storage unit that stores play information of the virtual user; and a control unit that controls play through the virtual golf simulation apparatus based on the play information of the user and the virtual user.

  Meanwhile, a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a step of displaying a virtual golf play video and related information in a virtual golf simulation method using user history information, and a user who has played through the virtual golf simulation device. At least one of a step of extracting specific play information of the user from the storage unit storing the user history information, and a golf ball trajectory, a golf ball fall point, and a flight distance based on the extracted specific play information. Displaying one of them.

  Meanwhile, a virtual golf simulation method according to another embodiment of the present invention is a virtual golf simulation method that provides a play with a virtual user through a virtual golf simulation device using user play information. The step of loading user play information, the step of displaying a virtual golf play image and related information, and the virtual golf simulation device so that the user and the virtual user based on the loaded play information play virtual golf. Controlling.

  A virtual golf simulation apparatus and method according to the present invention provides various contents based on user history information of a user who has played through a virtual golf simulation apparatus in the past in a virtual golf process through a virtual golf simulation. By enabling the user and the virtual user to proceed with the virtual golf competition based on the play information of the celebrity, the user can be interested, as well as the user's interest in virtual golf can be induced. Play.

It is a figure which shows the screen golf system to which the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention was applied. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the screen golf system with which another example of the operation means was applied in the virtual golf simulation apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the external system connected with the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen which displayed the whole shot information in the specific hole based on one Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen which displayed the shot information in the specific shot which concerns on one Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the external system connected with the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on another one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the method to produce | generate a virtual user in the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on another one Example of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the virtual golf simulation method which concerns on other one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the play screen between a user and a virtual user in the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on another one Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the play screen between a user and a virtual user in the virtual golf simulation apparatus which concerns on another one Example of this invention.

  Embodiments relating to a virtual golf simulation apparatus and method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  A virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention can be embodied in various forms, and can be typically applied to a so-called screen golf system.

  1 and 3 show an example in which a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a screen golf system, the present invention is not limited to this, and a virtual golf course is simulated. The present invention can be applied to any form of system or apparatus in which an image of a virtual golf ball is simulated.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a batter 20 and a sensing device S, and outputs a predetermined image on a screen C provided on the front surface. And an output device P and a simulator for storing and processing all data necessary for the virtual golf simulation. Here, the simulator is provided in the protective box 10 in FIG.

  The simulator may include a video processing unit D, a storage unit T, and a control unit M.

  The storage unit T stores all data necessary for a virtual golf simulation including data related to a virtual golf course, and the video processing unit D relates to a virtual golf course as data stored in the storage unit T. It is provided to process all images related to the virtual golf simulation, such as images, golf ball movement images and menu selection images. In one embodiment of the present invention, the storage unit T stores user history information of a user who has played through the virtual golf simulation apparatus. Here, the user history information includes shot information of a user who played on a specific golf course, and the shot information includes a shot direction, a shot distance, and a shot result. For example, in the first hole of a specific course, the first tee shot is 210m on the left side of the fairway, the second shot is on the bunker on the right side of the green, and the third shot is on the left side of the green. On-green at the 15m point, the fourth shot may be information that the bogey has been finished in the par 4 hole at the conceed at the 0.85m point on the right side of the hole cup. Stores shot information from 1 hole to 18 holes. In addition, the user history information is stored by accumulating all information on the process of playing in a specific course.

  The control unit M is provided so as to summarize various calculations for the virtual golf simulation, control of each component, and the like. Control part M displays user history information stored in storage part T, when a user's selection exists, displaying a picture currently displayed with a virtual golf simulation device on screen C. Here, the user history information can be selectively or simultaneously displayed on the monitor 40 which is the screen C or the auxiliary screen. That is, before the user hits each shot, if he wants to know the shot information he has played before, his / her history information is displayed on the currently displayed video through the operation means O, and his course is captured. Can be checked.

  If the golfer hits the golf ball at the bat 20 toward the screen C, the sensing device S senses this and transmits it to the control unit M, which transmits this to the video processing unit D, and the video The processing unit D extracts and configures golf simulation video information such as a moving image of the golf ball from the storage unit T in consideration of the moving characteristics of the golf ball, and projects it onto the screen C through the video output device P. As a result, the golf competition through virtual simulation proceeds.

  Although not clearly shown in FIG. 1, the sensing device (S, see FIG. 2) may be embodied by an infrared light receiving / emitting sensor provided on the batter 20 side or a camera sensor provided on a ceiling or a wall. It may be a sensor of any other form.

  On the other hand, the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present embodiment includes operation means O that enables operations for system settings, various settings for the progress of the virtual golf game, and the like.

  In FIG. 1, as an example of the operation means O described above, a keyboard 11 provided in a protective box body 10 in which a simulator is accommodated is illustrated. And the touch screen 30 provided in the side wall W can also be provided as an example of an operation means. Although not shown, it is preferable to provide a mouse device together with the keyboard. In one embodiment of the present invention, the user can connect to an external system through the operation means O and display user history information.

  On the other hand, although not shown, a remote device (not shown) is provided as the operation means described above, and the remote device communicates directly with the simulator or directly with the touch screen, It is also possible to configure so that a golf simulation operation is performed.

  On the other hand, FIG. 3 shows a key operation unit 22 provided on the batting board 20 as still another example of the operation means.

  In other words, since the keyboard 11 and the touch screen 30 shown in FIG. 1 are difficult to operate for a golfer standing at the bat 20, the golfer who is preparing to swing at the bat 20 can easily set the virtual golf simulation. It is preferable to provide the key operation part 22 on the batting board 20 so that it can be operated.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an external system connected to the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 4, the external system 200 is connected to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 through a communication network, for example, the Internet network, and can be connected to the information terminal 110. When the specific user finishes playing, the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 transmits the play information, that is, the shot information of the user for each hole in the specific course described above to the external system 200. The external system 200 stores user history information in the user database 230 for each user and each specific course. Such user history information is accumulated in a database according to the number of times the user has played. The user connection unit 220 connects to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 and the information terminal 110 of the user. The user connection unit 220 transmits user history information to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 under the control of the central processing unit 210.

  When the external system 200 receives login information of a specific user from the virtual golf simulation device 100, the external system 200 extracts user history information of the corresponding user from the user database 230 and transmits the user history information to the virtual golf simulation device 100. Moreover, when the specific golf course selected by the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 is selected, user history information on the corresponding golf course can be extracted from the user database 230 and transmitted to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100.

  The virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 stores user history information received from the external system 200 in the storage unit T. Then, before starting the corresponding hole with the user's request or selection, all the shot information that captured the entire hole is displayed, or the user history information in the specific shot order of the specific hole is currently displayed play video Display with Such user history information may be displayed on the main screen or may be displayed on the auxiliary monitor.

  The user history information may be displayed on a play video on the main screen, or may be displayed on a specific area on the main screen through a mini-map video that displays a reduced virtual golf course. Good.

  FIG. 5 is a view for explaining a screen displaying the entire shot information in a specific hole according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 5, when a user wants to play at a specific hole on a specific golf course, for example, the third hole of par 4, when he wants to know how he has played this hole before, By pressing the button, you can display shot information that you have captured in the past on a single screen. In the course of this course, it can be seen that the second shot he hit was caught in a bunker around the green and recorded a bogey. Therefore, in this hole, you can play the hole knowing in advance that you have to be careful about the bunker around the green.

  Such display of the whole shot information based on the past play information of the user may be displayed on the golf simulation video, or may be displayed on the mini map video displayed in the specific area of the golf simulation video.

  FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a screen displaying shot information for a specific shot according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 6, before a specific shot, for example, the first tee shot is made in a specific hole, it can be seen in which direction the tee shot hit by the player has been flying in this hole. As shown in the figure, in the previous three plays, it can be seen that his tee shot was played with the sphere of the hook that bends more to the left. Therefore, the user confirms such information and finds that aiming more on the right side of the fairway and taking a tee shot is to reduce miss shots. Such user history information may be displayed on the main screen screen by pressing a specific key button or operation switch before taking a shot, or may be displayed on an auxiliary monitor. Therefore, the user is not allowed to take a general strategy in the current hole, for example, tee shot by looking at the center of the fairway, but by looking at the right side of the fairway with reference to his previous shot direction. Taking a shot is a strategy that matches the shot or swing characteristics of the player and can reduce miss shots.

  Further, the user history information shown in FIG. 6 shows only the direction, but as a result of a flight distance or a tee shot, for example, whether it is in an OB (Out of Bound) area, rough or fairway is displayed together. This information can also serve as an important reference material for the user to play now.

  On the other hand, FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining an external system connected to a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 7, the external system 200 is connected to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 via a communication network, for example, the Internet network, and can be connected to the information terminal 110.

  The external system 200 includes a central processing unit 210, a user connection unit 220, a first virtual user generation unit 230, a second virtual user generation unit 240, and a virtual user storage unit 250. When the play information of the user who played through the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 satisfies a predetermined condition, the external system 200 generates a virtual user based on the play information.

  Further, the external system 200 generates a virtual user based on the play information of other users. Here, the virtual user generated based on the user's previous play information is defined as the first virtual user information, and the virtual user generated based on the play information of the other user is defined as the second virtual user information. To do.

  The first virtual user information is transmitted to the central processing unit 210 through the user connection unit 220 after the user's play is completed in the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100. The central processing unit 210 determines whether the user play information satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, the conditions are whether or not the user has logged in, determination of the progress mode, that is, whether or not the progress mode was the stroke mode, whether or not the hole skip was used during the progress of the round, that is, normally 18 holes It is determined whether or not it has been completed. When such a condition is satisfied, the first virtual user generation unit 230 generates first virtual user information based on the user play information, and stores the first virtual user information in the virtual user storage unit 250.

  The second virtual user information is generated based on play information that a specific professional golfer who actually exists, for example, actually plays on the golf course, or a well-known entertainer or politician. When the celebrity like this plays the information played by the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 in the same manner as the first virtual user generation condition described above and satisfies this condition, the second virtual user generation unit 240 sets the second virtual user information. Is generated. Here, the video information and audio information of the celebrity can be added to the celebrity play information and included in the second virtual user information. Then, the generated second virtual user information is stored in the virtual user storage unit 250.

  When the user connected through the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 requests a play with a virtual user, that is, when the user requests a virtual user mode, the external system 200 stores the first of the corresponding users stored in the virtual user storage unit 250. The virtual user information or the second virtual user information is extracted and transmitted to the virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 through the user connection unit 220. The virtual golf simulation apparatus 100 stores the received first virtual user information or second virtual user information in the storage unit T, and controls play between the user and the virtual user.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a process of generating a virtual user in the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 8, when the play using the virtual golf simulator is completed in steps 500 and 502, the result of the play is displayed. Here, a menu for asking the user whether to generate a virtual user may be provided. In steps 504 to 508, a condition indicating whether or not a virtual user can be generated is determined. That is, it is determined how many hole skips have been made, whether the player has logged in and played, or stroke play. This is because it is impossible to generate a play of the corresponding user or celebrity for each shot when it is not a stroke play. If the conditions of steps 504 to 508 are satisfied, the virtual user storage is activated in step 510 and the virtual user is stored in step 512.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining a virtual golf simulation method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in step 600, play using a virtual golf simulator is started. In step 602, the user selects a virtual user mode. In step 604, a virtual user of the corresponding user stored in the virtual golf simulation apparatus is extracted. In step 606, play between the user and the virtual user proceeds.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a play screen between a user and a virtual user in a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 10, after the user has shot at a specific hole, the virtual user 700 is shown on the screen as a tee shot. Here, the virtual user 700 may actually be a video played by the user before or a video of a celebrity. And the flight direction of a golf ball is shown according to the impact moment of a virtual user. That is, when the virtual user is generated based on the play information that the user himself has played before, the direction, distance and falling point of the previous tee shot are determined in advance, and the virtual user who makes a golf swing 10 can be displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 10, but a figure of a golf swing in the past may be taken and displayed, or may be displayed with a specific character.

  If the virtual user is a celebrity, the actual celebrity appearance or sound may be displayed in the middle of the play. In addition, in order to distinguish the traveling direction of the golf ball hit by the virtual user and the direction of the actual user's ball, for example, the color of the flight line of the golf ball or The shape may be displayed separately.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a play screen between a user and a virtual user in a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to still another embodiment of the present invention.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the solid line is the flight line of the golf ball of another user (celebrity), that is, the virtual user, and the dotted line is the flight line of the golf ball hit by the actual user.

The expression of the play of the virtual user described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 is not limited to this, and can of course be implemented in various ways.
In a virtual golf simulation apparatus using user history information, a video output unit for displaying a golf simulation video on a virtual golf course, a storage unit for storing user history information of a user who has played through the virtual golf simulation apparatus, and user history information And a control unit that displays at least one of a golf ball trajectory, a golf ball fall point, and a flight distance based on specific play information through the video output unit.
The trajectory of the golf ball is the trajectory of the golf ball based on the shot information that the user played on the specific golf course in the past, or the trajectory of the golf ball based on the shot information that the other user played in the past on the golf course that the user is currently playing. Or a virtual golf simulation apparatus.
In a virtual golf simulation apparatus that provides play with a virtual user using user play information, a video output unit that displays a golf simulation video on a virtual golf course, a storage unit that stores virtual user play information, a user, The virtual golf simulation apparatus may include a control unit that controls play through the virtual golf simulation apparatus based on the play information of the virtual user.
The virtual user is a virtual golf simulation device that is generated based on at least one of play information that the user has played through the virtual golf simulation device and play information that another user has played through the virtual golf simulation device or on the corresponding golf course. There may be.
In a virtual golf simulation method using user history information, a specific play of a user is performed from a step of displaying a virtual golf play video and related information, and a storage unit storing user history information of a user who has played through the virtual golf simulation apparatus. The virtual golf simulation method may include a step of extracting information and a step of displaying at least one of a golf ball trajectory, a golf ball fall point, and a flight distance based on the extracted specific play information. .
When displaying the trajectory of the golf ball in the displaying step, the golf according to the shot information of the corresponding golf course in the corresponding golf course among the user history information corresponding to the shot order of the golf course that the user is currently trying to play. A virtual golf simulation method in which the trajectory of the ball is displayed may be used.
In a virtual golf simulation method for providing play with a virtual user through a virtual golf simulation device using user play information, a stage for loading play information of the virtual user according to a user selection, and a virtual golf play video and related information are displayed. The virtual golf simulation method may include a step of controlling the virtual golf simulation device so that the user and the virtual user based on the loaded play information play virtual golf.

Claims (13)

A sensing device that senses the movement of a golf ball hit by a user and an image about a virtual golf course, and a golf ball trajectory based on a result sensed by the sensing device is a simulation image on the virtual golf course And a video output unit that outputs the embodied video, and allows the user to play a virtual golf game on a virtual golf course on which the video is embodied. In
In the virtual golf course embodied in the video, user history information related to shot information including information on shot direction, shot distance and shot result for each shot of a virtual golf competition played by the user is stored. A storage unit;
In the process in which the user selects a specific virtual golf course and advances a virtual golf competition on the virtual golf course, before the golf shot is taken, the virtual golf course that the user is currently playing The shot information recorded in the past corresponding to the current shot procedure in a specific hole is extracted from the user's own user history information stored in the storage unit or the user history information of other users , and the extracted A golf ball trajectory based on shot information, a golf ball falling point, and a flight distance information are displayed through the video output unit.
Virtual golf simulation device. The video output unit is configured to display a mini-map image the golf course virtual displays reduced in a specific area of the simulation images,
The control unit may be configured the trajectory of the golf ball so as to display at least one of the simulation image and the mini-map image, the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to claim 1 . The video output unit is configured to display a mini-map image the golf course virtual displays reduced in a specific area of the simulation images,
Wherein the control unit is configured to display the trajectory of the golf ball to the simulation image, characterized in that it is configured to display the landing area of the golf ball on the mini-map, according to claim 1 Virtual golf simulation device. The trajectory of the golf ball is
Characterized in that it is displayed is accumulated by the number of times which the user has shot in the hole of the golf course of the virtual, the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The control unit further includes an operation unit provided so that a user can perform an operation related to the specific information.
The user history information is received from an external system and stored in the storage unit when the user logs in or when there is a user operation through the operation unit. The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to any one of 1 to 4 . The storage unit is configured to include play information of a virtual user, and the play information of the virtual user is generated based on play information in which the user has played a past virtual golf game on the virtual golf course. Or generated based on play information of other users who have played virtual golf in the past on the virtual golf course,
Based on the play information of the control unit the user the virtual user, a golf course of the virtual, the virtual user, characterized in that to play golf competitions virtual, any of claims 1 to 5 The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to claim 1. The virtual user is
It is generated by adding at least one of the video information and audio information of the other user to the play information played by the other user through the virtual golf simulation apparatus or on the corresponding golf course, The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to claim 6 . The controller is
By outputting actual play video and audio information through the virtual golf simulation device of the user and play video information and audio information based on the stored virtual user play information, the user and the virtual user are output. characterized by such play is performed, the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to claim 6 or 7. A sensing device that senses the movement of a golf ball hit by a user and an image of a virtual golf course are implemented, and a trajectory of the golf ball resulting from sensing by the sensing device is simulated on the virtual golf course. A virtual golf that includes a video processing unit that implements the video and a video output unit that outputs the implemented video, and allows the user to play a virtual golf game on a virtual golf course embodied in the video In a virtual golf simulation method using a simulation device,
Shot information including information on shot direction, shot distance, and shot result for each shot of a virtual golf competition that the user or another user has played in the past in a specific virtual golf course selected by the user A stage in which user history information on the storage unit is stored in the storage unit;
In the process of proceeding with a virtual golf competition on the specific virtual golf course selected by the user, before the golf shot is made, the user is currently in a specific hole of the virtual golf course that the user is currently playing. Extracting past recorded shot information corresponding to a shot procedure from the user history information of the user himself / herself stored in the storage unit , or user history information of another user ;
A virtual golf simulation method comprising the steps of: implementing a video about a golf ball trajectory, a golf ball falling point, and flight distance information based on the extracted shot information and outputting the video through the video output unit. The step of storing the user history information in the storage unit includes:
Connecting the user to an external system through login;
Receiving the user history information stored in the external system;
The virtual golf simulation method according to claim 9 , further comprising: storing the received user history information in the storage unit. In the virtual golf course, the play information of the virtual user generated based on the play information that the user has played the past virtual golf game or the play information that the other user has played the past virtual golf game on the virtual golf course is provided. A stage stored in the storage unit;
Loading the virtual user's play information by user selection;
Displaying virtual golf play video and related information;
Wherein as the user and the virtual user by the loaded play information to play a virtual golf competitions golf course of the virtual, further comprising a step of controlling a virtual golf simulation apparatus, and according to claim 9 or 10 Virtual golf simulation method. Connecting the user to an external system through login;
Receiving the play information of the virtual user stored in the external system;
Characterized in that it further comprises a step of storing the play information of the received virtual users, virtual golf simulation method according to claim 1 1. The external system is:
If playing information of the user who played through the virtual golf simulation device satisfies a predetermined condition, and generating a virtual user based on the playing information, the virtual golf simulation method according to claim 1 2.

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