KR100953132B1 - Apparatus for virtual golf simulation, method for the same and golf club recognized by the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus for virtual golf simulation, a method thereof, a golf club recognized by the same are provided to more accurately simulate a trace of a golf ball in a virtual golf course by easily recognizing the kind of the golf club. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus for virtual golf simulation comprises: sensing devices(51,52) which sense the movement of a golf ball or the movement of a golf club by acquiring an image in which a golf ball(B) is hit by a golf club(70); a marking unit(80) which is attached to the golf club and indicates the information about the golf club by acquiring the image using the sensing device; and a simulator(10) simulating the trace of the golf ball on the basis of the information of the golf club. The marking unit includes a bar code marking unit which indicates the characteristic information.

Description

A golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a virtual golf simulation method, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus {APPARATUS FOR VIRTUAL GOLF SIMULATION, METHOD FOR THE SAME AND GOLF CLUB RECOGNIZED BY THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a virtual golf simulation method, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus, and more particularly, a variety of real golf courses are simulated through display devices and sensors, The present invention relates to a golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a virtual golf simulation method, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus that senses a trajectory and implements the graphic on a display.

In general, golf provides a hole cup at a certain distance and hits a golf ball with a golf club such as a driver to put a golf ball in the hole cup. Say.

There are various golf clubs that vary in material, length, shape of head, material of head, weight of head and loft of club head (vertical tilt of club head face). Choose the club that best suits your needs and play the hole cup on the tee ground.

Golf clubs consist of wood, irons, and putters. Wood and irons are numbered according to the length of each club and the vertical tilt of the club face.

Wood is numbered in the order of 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, and the smaller the number, the longer the shaft and the smaller the loft, the greater the distance.

In the case of irons, irons with 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 irons and pitching wedges and sand wedges, which are used for the approach, have shorter shaft lengths and face slopes than irons 9 In addition, each iron has a different length and loft of the shaft, resulting in a difference in the trajectory of the golf ball.

These golf clubs differ in the distance of the golf ball and the spin of the golf ball after hitting according to the characteristics of each club. There is a problem that the accuracy and detail of the simulation is inferior because the sensing is not performed at all.

That is, after measuring the trajectory of the golf ball, the golf club used by the golfer is estimated based on the angle of the golf ball, and the simulation is performed by roughly simulating by applying the approximate backspin value when the golfer is hit correctly. There was a problem that the trajectory could not be accurately reflected.

In order to solve this problem, a method of attaching RFID to a golf club has been proposed, but RFID itself is expensive and RFID reader is required to recognize it, but it is very difficult to apply to the product because it is very expensive equipment. In addition, RFID has a problem that it is difficult to guarantee the reliability of the operation due to interference by metal and water. That is, RFID has a problem in that it may not be properly read by an RFID reader when mounted on a golf club made of metal because of the property of generating an induced current.

The present invention can easily and reliably recognize what kind of golf club the golfer is currently using by simply attaching it to the golf club without any additional equipment so that the trajectory of the golf ball on the virtual golf course can be more accurately simulated. A golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a virtual golf simulation method, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus.

The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention is a virtual golf simulation apparatus in which a virtual golf course is simulated, wherein the golf ball is hit by a golf club to obtain an image of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club. A sensing device for sensing at least one; A labeling means attached to the golf club to sense the golf club hitting the golf ball by the sensing device; And a simulator for simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course based on information sensed by the sensing device and information on a golf club sensed by the marker.

On the other hand, the virtual golf simulation device according to another embodiment of the present invention, in the virtual golf simulation device that simulates a virtual golf course, at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the golf club hit by the golf club Sensing device for sensing; A camera device provided to photograph a golfer's swing motion; Marker means for identifying a golf club attached to the golf club and hitting a golf ball by an image captured by the camera device; And a simulator for simulating the trajectory of the golf ball on the virtual golf course based on the information sensed by the sensing device and the information about the golf club identified by the marker means.

Also preferably, the sensing device is configured to acquire an image of the cover means of the golf club held by the golfer at the plate, and the simulator analyzes what information the cover means represents according to the image acquired by the sensing device. To extract information about the golf club from the database.

Also preferably, the label means includes a bar code label means formed in a bar code format for displaying unique information for each golf club.

Also preferably, the bar code labeling means may include a first mark attached to one side of the shaft of the golf club to indicate the start point, and a second mark portion attached to the other side of the shaft of the golf club to indicate the end point; And, including an identification mark attached between the first cover and the second cover, characterized in that each golf club is configured to be identified according to the attachment position or thickness of the identification mark.

Also preferably, the labeling means includes a color labeling means for indicating a unique color for each golf club, characterized in that the golf club is configured to be identified by the color of the color labeling means.

On the other hand, the virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention, the virtual golf simulation method in which the virtual golf course is simulated, the marking means attached to the golf club is sensed by the sensing device to identify; Sensing at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club by acquiring an image of the golf ball being hit by the golf club; And simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course by a simulator based on the information sensed by the sensing device and the information about the golf club sensed by the marker.

On the other hand, the virtual golf simulation method according to another embodiment of the present invention, the virtual golf simulation method in which the virtual golf course is simulated, the step of identifying the marker means attached to the golf club by the camera device; Sensing at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club hit by the golf club; Photographing a swing motion of a golfer by the camera device; And simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course by a simulator based on the information sensed by the sensing device and the information about the golf club identified by the marker means.

Also preferably, the step of identifying the marker means by the sensing device, the step of acquiring an image of the cover means of the golf club that the golfer is holding in the plate at the batter by the sensing device, and according to the acquired image Analyzing what information the marker means represents and extracting information about the golf club from the database.

On the other hand, the golf club according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensing device for sensing the movement of the golf ball by acquiring the image hit the golf ball, and the golf ball in the virtual golf course based on the information sensed by the sensing device A golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation device comprising a simulator for simulating the trajectory of a golf club, comprising: a club shaft; A club head provided at a lower end of the club shaft to strike a golf ball; And a labeling means attached to at least one of the club shaft and the club head and sensed by the sensing device to display the type of the golf club.

On the other hand, the golf club according to another embodiment of the present invention, the sensing device for sensing the movement of the golf ball hit, the camera device is provided to photograph the swing motion of the golfer, and the information sensed by the sensing device A golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation device comprising a simulator for simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course based on a golf club, comprising: a club shaft; A club head provided at a lower end of the club shaft to strike a golf ball; And marker means attached to at least one of the club shaft and the club head to identify the type of golf club identified by the image captured by the camera device.

Also preferably, the label means includes a bar code label means formed in a bar code format for displaying unique information for each golf club.

Also preferably, the marker means includes a color marker for displaying a unique color for each golf club, characterized in that the golf club is configured to be identified by the color of the color marker.

The golf club recognized through the virtual golf simulation apparatus, the virtual golf simulation method, and the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention is simply attached to the golf club without any additional equipment, so what kind of golf club the golfer is currently using? It can be easily and reliably recognized to have an effect of more accurately simulating the trajectory of the golf ball on the virtual golf course.

An embodiment of a golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation apparatus, a virtual golf simulation method, and a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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

1 and 2 show an example in which the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention is applied to a screen golf system, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and simulates and simulates a virtual golf course and simulates a virtual golf ball image. Applicable to all types of systems or devices.

Here, an example applied to the screen golf system with respect to the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

First, a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a plate at bat 20 and sensing devices 51 and 52, and a predetermined image is displayed on a screen 40 provided at a front surface thereof. It includes an output image output device (not shown), and a simulator (10) for storing and processing all the data necessary for the virtual golf simulation.

The simulator 10 may include an image processor, a database, and a controller. The database stores all data necessary for a virtual golf simulation including data about a virtual golf course, and the image processor The data stored in the database is provided to process all virtual golf simulation-related images, such as an image of a virtual golf course, a moving image of a golf ball.

The controller of the simulator 10 is provided to manage various operations for the virtual golf simulation and control of each component.

Therefore, when the golfer hits the golf ball toward the screen 40 at the plate 20, the sensing devices 51 and 52 sense it and transmit it to the controller of the simulator 10, and the controller delivers it to the image processor. The image processor extracts the golf simulation image information such as the moving image of the golf ball from the database in consideration of the movement characteristics of the golf ball, and configures it to be projected onto the screen 40 through the image output device. Proceed.

The sensing devices 51 and 52 are a predetermined area in which the golf ball B is placed in the plate 20, and the golf ball B in the hitting area while monitoring the hitting area by the golf club 70, that is, the hitting area. ) Is an apparatus for acquiring an image when the golf club 70 is hit and sensing the movement of the golf ball B and / or the movement of the golf club 70 from the image.

In FIG. 1, a swing mat 30 is separately provided to the plate 20 to hit the golf ball B placed on the swing mat 30. The hitting area is the swing mat 30 and a predetermined area around the swing mat 30. It is preferable to include all until.

The sensing devices 51 and 52 are preferably provided as an imaging device such as a vision sensor for photographing the hitting area.

The sensing device is shown in FIG. 1 as one vision sensor 51 mounted on the ceiling and another vision sensor 52 mounted on the side wall, and monitors the two vision sensors so that they overlap in the striking area. As an example, the present invention is not limited thereto, but includes two or more vision sensors, and the mounting position of the vision sensor is not only a ceiling or a wall, but also any position in the booth. It may include.

On the other hand, the marker means 80 is attached to at least one of the club head 71 and the club shaft 71 of the golf club 70 is held by a golfer (Golfer).

The marker means 80 is provided to display unique information for each type of golf club, for example, each of the golf club is attached to the label means having a different color, shape, thickness and the like.

The sensing devices 51 and 52 acquire an image of the golf club 70 appearing in the hitting area, detect the marker means 80 shown in the acquired image, and use the golf club 70 currently used by a golfer. ) Detects what kind of.

That is, a golfer (Golfer) enters the plate at bat 20 to take a golf swing and takes the address (Address) for the golf swing.

At this time, the sensing apparatuses 51 and 52 continuously photograph the hitting area, and then capture an image by capturing an image of the cover means 80 of the golf club 70 held by the golfer, and obtaining an image of the simulator 10. The controller analyzes what information the marker means 80 represents in the image acquired by the sensing apparatuses 51 and 52, that is, what kind of golf club the marker means 80 represents to the golf club from the database. Extract information about

When the golfer hits the golf ball, the sensing devices 51 and 52 sense and calculate the trajectory of the golf ball in the virtual golf course, and simulate the golf ball as described above. The information is also calculated and simulated, which makes it possible to simulate very accurate trajectories.

The marker means 80 may be attached to the club shaft 71 of the golf club 70, or may be attached to one side of the club head 72, and on one side of the club shaft 71 and the club head 72 It may be attached at the same time.

Meanwhile, FIG. 2 illustrates a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. The virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1 further includes a camera device 60.

However, in the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the sensing apparatus does not necessarily need to be limited to an imaging apparatus such as vision sensors 51 and 52. That is, it can be implemented as any other sensor such as an infrared sensor, a laser sensor, a radar sensor and the like.

1, the sensing apparatus (imaging apparatus) for acquiring an image has a function of identifying the marking means of the golf club. In the embodiment shown in FIG. Since the camera device 60 identifies the marking means of the golf club without identifying the mark, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the sensing device necessarily acquires an image and detects the movement of the golf ball. This is because it may be implemented to detect the golf ball.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, all parts except for the camera device and the sensing device are substantially the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, and thus detailed descriptions of the remaining parts are omitted. Let's do it.

The camera device 60 is provided to photograph a golfer (Golfer) entered at the plate 20, as shown in Figure 2, to shoot the golfer's swing motion and store it in the simulator 10 or a server (not shown) It is a device for the golfer to see his swing motion by sending it to.

The camera device 60 is provided to photograph the front and / or side of the golfer (Golfer), at this time, the golf club (70) holding the golfer (Golfer) is also photographed together.

That is, when the golfer takes an address, the camera device 60 captures an image of the golf club 70 with the golfer, and the controller of the simulator 10 controls the golf club 70 in the captured image. The marker means (80) attached to the) indicates what information, that is, what kind of golf club the marker means (80) is analyzed to extract information about the golf club from the database.

When the golfer hits the golf ball, the sensing device senses the golf ball and calculates the trajectory of the golf ball on the virtual golf course. At this time, the information about the golf club used as described above is also calculated and simulated. This makes it possible to simulate very accurate trajectories. Of course, at this time, the camera device 60 photographs and stores the swing motion of the golfer or transmits it to the server.

On the other hand, with reference to Figures 3 and 4 will be described in more detail with respect to the golf club attached to the cover means, that is, the golf club recognized through the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention.

3 is a view showing a golf club according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the golf club 70 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a club shaft 71, a club head 72, and a grip 73, and each golf club on the club shaft 71. Bar code labeling means 81, 82, and 83 each having a bar code format for displaying unique information are provided.

The bar code label means (81, 82, 83), the first cover portion 81 is attached to one side of the club shaft 71 to indicate the start point, and the other side of the club shaft 71 to indicate the end point Attachment position of the identification mark portion 83 including a second mark portion 82 attached to the first mark portion and an identification mark portion 83 attached between the first mark portion 81 and the second mark portion 82. Or each golf club is identified according to thickness.

Here, the first cover portion 81 and the second cover portion 82 determine the reference position for identification, and the shape of the acquired image differs depending on a sensing device for acquiring an image of a golf club or a location where a camera device is installed. Since the first cover portion 81 and the second cover portion 82 determine a reference position, and the attachment position or thickness of the identification mark portion 83 is varied therebetween, the type of each golf club is identified. It is.

For example, in the club shaft 71, the attachment position of the identification mark portion 83 between the first mark portion 81 and the second mark portion 82 is different for each golf club, or the thickness of the identification mark portion 83 is changed. Different clubs may be used to identify the type of each golf club, and different types of golf clubs may be identified by varying the thickness of the identification mark 83 while changing the attachment position.

On the other hand, Figure 4 is a view showing a golf club according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the golf club 70 according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided with a club shaft 71, a club head 72, and a grip 73, and each golf club has a golf club 71. Each club is provided with a color labeling means 84 representing a unique color.

For example, in the case of irons, the color marking means 84 is attached to each of the golf clubs such as 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, P, S, and the like. It is possible to identify the type of each golf club by the color of.

Such color marking means 84 is preferably attached to the club shaft 71, but is not limited to this may be attached to one side of the club head 72.

Meanwhile, a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 5.

The golfer enters the plate and takes an address for the golf swing (S10).

In this case, the sensing device or the camera device acquires an image of the golf club being used by the golfer, and the simulator identifies which type of golf club is currently used by the label means attached to the golf club in the image. Extracting information about the golf club from the database (S20).

After the golfer hits the golf ball with the golf club (S30), the sensing device detects the movement of the golf ball, i.e., firing speed, ballistic angle, spin, etc. It detects the loft angle, the speed of the club head (S40).

The simulator calculates the trajectory of the golf ball to be simulated based on the information about the type of golf club recognized in step S20 and the movement of the golf ball / golf club sensed in step S40 (S50), and the image Display through the output unit (S60).

1 is a view showing a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a view showing a virtual golf simulation apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

3 and 4 are views each showing an embodiment of a golf club recognized through the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to the present invention.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a virtual golf simulation method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (13)

In the virtual golf simulation device that simulates a virtual golf course, A sensing device which acquires an image in which the golf ball is hit by the golf club and senses at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club; Marker means attached to the golf club to display information about the golf club so as to transmit information about the golf club hitting the golf ball by obtaining an image by the sensing device; And A simulator for simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course based on information sensed by the sensing device and information on a golf club obtained through the image of the cover means; Virtual golf simulation device comprising a. In the virtual golf simulation device that simulates a virtual golf course, A sensing device for sensing at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club hit by the golf club; A camera device provided to photograph a golfer's swing motion; Marker means attached to the golf club to display information about the golf club so as to transmit information about the golf club hitting the golf ball through an image captured by the camera device; And A simulator for simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course based on information sensed by the sensing device and information about a golf club obtained through an image of the cover means photographed by the camera device; Virtual golf simulation device comprising a. The method of claim 1, And the simulator is configured to extract information on the golf club from a database by analyzing what information the marker means represents according to the image acquired by the sensing device. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the labeling means, Virtual golf simulation apparatus comprising a bar code cover means consisting of a bar code format for displaying unique information for each golf club. The method of claim 4, wherein the bar code label means, A first mark attached to one side of the shaft of the golf club to indicate a starting point; A second cover portion attached to the other side of the shaft of the golf club to indicate an end point; Including an identification mark attached between the first cover and the second cover, Virtual golf simulation device, characterized in that configured to identify each golf club according to the attachment position or thickness of the identification mark. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The marker means includes a color marker means for representing a unique color for each golf club, Virtual golf simulation device, characterized in that configured to identify the golf club by the color of the color indicator means. In the virtual golf simulation method in which a virtual golf course is simulated, Collecting information about the golf club in use by acquiring and analyzing an image of the label means attached to the golf club; Sensing at least one of the movement of the golf ball and the movement of the golf club by acquiring an image of the golf ball being hit by the golf club; And Simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course by a simulator based on information sensed by the sensing device and information on a golf club obtained through the image of the marker means; Virtual golf simulation method comprising a. In the virtual golf simulation method in which a virtual golf course is simulated, Marking means attached to the golf club by the camera device to collect information on the golf club in use through the captured image; Sensing at least one of a movement of a golf ball and a movement of a golf club hit by the golf club by a sensing device; Photographing a swing motion of a golfer by the camera device; And Simulating a trajectory of a golf ball on a virtual golf course by a simulator based on information sensed by the sensing device and information about a golf club obtained through the image of the cover means captured by the camera device; Virtual golf simulation method comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein the marking means is identified by the sensing device, Acquiring an image of a cover means of a golf club held by a golfer at a plate by the sensing device; And extracting information on the golf club from a database by analyzing what information the cover means represents according to the acquired image. A virtual golf simulation apparatus including a sensing device for sensing a golf ball movement by acquiring an image in which the golf ball is hit, and a simulator for simulating the trajectory of the golf ball on a virtual golf course based on the information sensed by the sensing device; For golf clubs recognized through Club shafts; A club head provided at a lower end of the club shaft to strike a golf ball; And Labeling means attached to at least one of the club shaft and the club head and displaying information on the type of golf club so that the golf club can be identified by an image acquired by the sensing device; Golf clubs are recognized through a virtual golf simulation device that includes. A sensing device for sensing the movement of the golf ball being hit, a camera device provided to photograph the swing motion of the golfer, and a simulator for simulating the trajectory of the golf ball on a virtual golf course based on the information sensed by the sensing device. In a golf club recognized through a virtual golf simulation device comprising, Club shafts; A club head provided at a lower end of the club shaft to strike a golf ball; And Marker means attached to at least one of the club shaft and the club head and displaying information on the type of golf club so that the golf club can be identified by an image acquired by the camera device; Golf clubs are recognized through a virtual golf simulation device that includes. The method of claim 10 or 11, wherein the label means, Golf clubs recognized through a virtual golf simulation device, characterized in that each golf club comprises a bar code cover means consisting of a bar code format for displaying unique information. The method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein The marker means includes a color marker means for representing a unique color for each golf club, Golf club recognized through the virtual golf simulation device, characterized in that configured to identify the golf club by the color of the color marker means.

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