KR102451272B1 - Virtual golf device setting user's play options - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a virtual golf device for setting a user's play options. The virtual golf device includes a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball, and when a user hits a real golf ball, calculates the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball in the virtual golf course and a setting unit for setting a user's play option. The setting unit includes a target point setting unit for setting the location of a target point in the virtual golf course, a climate condition setting unit for setting climate conditions in the virtual golf course, and a play environment setting unit for setting a user's play environment at least one of

Description

A virtual golf device that sets the user's play options {VIRTUAL GOLF DEVICE SETTING USER'S PLAY OPTIONS}

The present invention relates to a virtual golf device, and more particularly, to a virtual golf device for setting a user's play options, which enables the user to play screen golf in various ways desired by allowing various options to be set during screen golf play. it's about

Recently, as the popularity of golf increases, the number of people who enjoy golf is increasing. In golf, not only golf on an outdoor golf course, but also screen golf, in which golf can be played using a virtual golf device, is increasing in popularity. In screen golf, because the image of the golf course is displayed through the screen, it gives the impression that you are playing an actual golf game outdoors, and saves time and money compared to playing at an outdoor golf course. It is very popular among busy modern people who find it difficult to play outdoor golf for some reason.

However, as more and more people use screen golf and expectations of users increase, screen golf is also required to provide more diverse services to arouse users' interest. Due to the nature of screen golf being serviced through various advanced devices and systems, it is necessary to further enhance the interest of users by providing various play options that are difficult to provide in real golf courses.
The technology underlying the present invention is disclosed in Korean Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-2013-0083274 (2013.07.22.).

The present invention was invented in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a virtual golf device configured to allow users to play screen golf in various ways desired by setting various options during screen golf play.

In addition, other objects of the present invention can be clearly understood from the following description and accompanying drawings.

A virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object includes a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball, and when a user hits a real golf ball, the real golf in the virtual golf course It includes a calculation unit for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the ball, and a setting unit for setting the user's play options. The setting unit includes a target point setting unit for setting the location of a target point in the virtual golf course, a climate condition setting unit for setting climate conditions in the virtual golf course, and a play environment setting unit for setting a user's play environment at least one of

In the virtual golf device, the virtual golf course includes a plurality of courses, and the target point setting unit may individually select the location of the target point on each of the plurality of courses, or the climate condition setting unit may The climatic conditions for each of a plurality of courses can be individually set.

In the virtual golf apparatus, the virtual golf course includes a target area having the target point, the target point setting unit may select a location of the target point, and the selectable target location is the target area. at least one of a central position, a left position in the target region, a right position in the target region, a front position in the target region, and a rear position in the target region, may further include a randomly selected random location, or when the user does not select the location of the target point, the location of the target point may be automatically selected at random.

In the virtual golf device, the climatic condition includes at least one of a precipitation condition and a wind condition, the precipitation condition includes at least the presence of precipitation among whether precipitation and an amount of precipitation during precipitation, and the wind condition includes a wind direction and It may include at least any one of wind speed. Here, a flag may be displayed at the target point, and the wind condition may be expressed by the flag.

In the virtual golf device, the climatic condition may be set as a current actual climatic condition.

In the virtual golf apparatus, the calculation unit may calculate the movement of the virtual golf ball by reflecting the climatic condition set in the setting unit.

In the virtual golf device, it is determined that the location of the target point and/or the climatic conditions meet specific requirements in relation to the user's own play record and/or another user's play record in the virtual golf course. You can choose.

In the virtual golf device, the play environment set in the play environment setting unit may include at least one of a sound generated during play, an image of an object displayed on the display unit, and a comment provided to a user. Here, at least one of the sound, the image, and the comment included in the play environment may be formed as input data of a user.

In the virtual golf device, at least one of the location of the target point, the climatic condition, and the user's play environment may be set through a user's voice.

According to the virtual golf apparatus of the present invention, various options can be set during screen golf play, so that a user can play screen golf in various ways desired.

1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a virtual golf apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing an internal structure of the setting unit of FIG. 1 .
3 and 4 are views showing examples of variously selecting the position of the hole cup.
5 and 6 are views showing examples of variously selecting precipitation conditions.
7 and 8 are views showing examples of variously selecting wind conditions.
9 and 10 are diagrams showing examples of screen screens to which a climatic condition selection result is applied.
11 is a diagram for explaining a flying distance calculation process to which a climatic condition selection result is applied.
12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating various examples to which a setting operation of a play environment and a setting result are applied in the virtual golf apparatus.
14 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a user's play option by voice.
15 is a diagram illustrating a schematic structure of a virtual golf apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
16 is a diagram illustrating a schematic structure of a system in which a plurality of virtual golf devices are connected through a network.
17 is a diagram illustrating an internal structure of the storage unit of FIG. 16 .
18 is a diagram illustrating another example of selecting a precipitation condition in the system of FIG. 16 .
19 is a diagram illustrating another example of selecting a wind condition in the system of FIG. 16 .
20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method of providing a source for setting a play environment in the system of FIG. 16 .

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through examples. Objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood through the following examples. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein, and may be embodied in other forms. The embodiments introduced herein are provided so that the disclosed content can be thorough and complete, and the spirit of the present invention can be sufficiently conveyed to those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited by the following examples.

Although terms such as first, second, etc. are used herein to describe various elements, the elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the elements from each other. Also, when an element is referred to as being above another element, it means that it may be formed directly on the other element or that a third element may be interposed therebetween.

In the drawings, the size of the elements, or the relative sizes between the elements, may be exaggerated for a clearer understanding of the present invention. In addition, the shape of the element shown in the drawings may be slightly changed due to variations in the manufacturing process, or the like. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification should not be limited to the shapes shown in the drawings unless otherwise noted, and should be understood to include some degree of deformation.

1 is a view showing a schematic structure of a virtual golf apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a view showing an internal structure of the setting unit of FIG. 1 .

1 and 2, the virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a hitting plate 10, a control unit 20, a sensing unit 30, an input unit 40, a sound unit 50, and a display unit ( 60).

The hitting plate 10 is an area where the user is positioned to hit the golf ball, and the hitting plate 10 is provided with a hitting mat, so that the user places the golf ball on the hitting mat and hits. Although not shown in the drawings, an auto tee having a vertically movable structure is installed on the hitting mat, so that a golf ball for hitting can be automatically provided to the user through the auto tee.

The controller 20 controls the overall operation between each component of the virtual golf device. For example, the control unit 20 controls the auto tee installed on the hitting mat, and operates so that the golf ball for hitting is provided from the auto tee according to the timing at which the user hits. In addition, when the user selects a specific golf course, the control unit 20 performs necessary processing so that the user can play on the corresponding golf course. That is, the control unit 20 is provided with an image processing means for processing an image, so that when the user selects a specific golf course, the image processing means transmits the corresponding golf course image to the display unit 60 to be displayed. . In addition, when the user inputs personal information such as a child or password for login, the control unit 20 may check the input personal information to determine whether to approve the login.

The control unit 20 includes a calculation unit 21 and a setting unit 22, through which functions other than the above-described control function can be performed. The calculator 21 calculates a flight trajectory when it is assumed that the golf ball actually flies on the golf course in the sensed state based on the physical state of the golf ball hit by the user. The setting unit 22 is for setting the user's various play options, the target point setting unit 22a for setting the position of the target point in the golf course played by the user, and setting the climatic conditions in the golf course. It includes a climate condition setting unit 22b and a play environment setting unit 22c for setting the user's play environment.

The sensing unit 30 detects the movement of the golf ball hit by the user to determine the physical state information about the hit golf ball, and detects the movement of a camera or other golf ball capable of photographing the movement of the golf ball. A detection means such as a detection sensor that can do this may be used. Various sensing methods such as image sensing, light emission/reception sensing, and laser sensing may be applied to the sensing means, and state information of a golf ball hit by a user may be grasped through such sensing method. The camera, the detection sensor, etc. may be used alone or together, and only one may be used, or several may be used as needed.

The input unit 40 is for receiving various types of information from the user, and a keyboard or mouse may be used. A login system that provides a corresponding service after a user logs in may be applied to screen golf, and when the login system is applied, the input unit 40 may be used when the user inputs his or her ID or password. In addition, the input unit 40 may be used when the user selects a golf course or play difficulty to be played in screen golf.

Information obtained through the sensing unit 30 and information input through the input unit 40 are transmitted to the control unit 20 . In the control unit 20 , the calculation unit 21 calculates the trajectory of the golf ball based on the information from the sensing unit 30 . Also, the play option set in the setting unit 22 may be input through the input unit 40 .

The sound unit 50 may include a sound device such as a speaker, and through this, guide the user of the progress of the game and play various sound effects according to the progress of the game.

The display unit 60 includes a beam projector 61 and a screen 62 . The beam projector 61 projects the relevant image on the screen 62 so that the golf course and the golf ball are displayed on the screen 62, and the screen 62 serves to display the projected golf-related image to the user. For reference, hereinafter, some objects displayed on the screen 62 may be expressed by attaching the term 'virtual'. This means that it does not exist in the real world and is displayed as an image in the screen 62, for example, 'virtual golf course' means a golf course displayed on the screen 62, and 'virtual golf ball' It means a golf ball displayed on the screen 62 .

The virtual golf device is installed in a screen golf course to play screen golf, and when a user plays screen golf, the virtual golf device operates as follows. When the user hits the golf ball, the sensing unit 30 detects a physical state such as the speed or the moving direction of the golf ball hit by the user. The information sensed by the sensing unit 30 is transmitted to the control unit 20, and the control unit 20 determines what trajectory the golf ball will show when it is assumed that the user hits the golf ball at the outdoor golf course based on the transmitted information. to calculate The display unit 60 displays an image of a virtual golf ball moving according to the calculated trajectory. At this time, the virtual golf ball flies on the calculated trajectory and then lands on a specific point of the virtual golf course in the screen 62. , the user repeats the above process until he makes a hole in the hole cup while continuing to hit the next at the point where the virtual golf ball landed. In such screen golf play, various play options can be set through the setting unit 22 in the virtual golf device of the present invention so that the user can play in various ways. Specifically, the user can set the position of the hole cup as the target point in the virtual golf course through the target point setting unit 22a at the desired position, and the virtual golf course through the climate condition setting unit 22b. Climate conditions such as precipitation and wind may be set as desired by the user, and a play environment such as a sound generated when the user plays through the play environment setting unit 22c may be individually customized.

3 and 4 are views showing examples of variously selecting the position of the hole cup.

Referring to FIG. 3 , a menu for selecting the position of the hole cup is displayed on the screen 62 (or, although not shown in the drawing, a display such as a kiosk may be provided separately, and in this case, the user's hole cup A menu may be displayed for selecting a location). In general, an actual golf course is composed of 18 holes (18 different golf courses), and even in screen golf, when a user selects a specific golf course to be played, a plurality of golf courses in the corresponding golf course can be played. In screen golf, a full 18-hole play can be performed as in real golf, or a 9-hole play, which is half of 18 holes, can be played as an abbreviated play, for example. If it is assumed that 18-hole play is played, as shown in FIG. 3( a ), the user may individually select the position of the hole cup in each of the 18-hole golf courses. The user may use a device of the input unit 40 such as a mouse/keyboard for the above selection. Any one of a plurality of positions may be selected for the position of the hole cup. For example, as shown in Fig. 3(b), in the green area where the hole cup is located, any one of the center, front, rear, left, and right positions can be variously set for each of the 18 holes. In addition, the user can select a random item, and when the random selection is made, the hole cup is positioned at a random position. The random position may be the position where the hole cup was originally arranged on the golf course, or it may be any one of five of the center, front, rear, left, and right, or any position in the green area other than the above positions. have. When the user selects the position of the hole cup for the entire 18-hole golf course, the target point setting unit 22a stores the selection and sets the hole cup to be located at the selected position in each golf course. As a result, when the user plays, the screen 62 displays the hole cup on the golf course of the corresponding hole to be placed at the position selected by the user.

Referring to FIG. 4 , when the user selects the position of the hole cup in 18-hole play, the 'random' item may not be displayed on the menu screen. If there is no 'random' item, the user can select any one of five options: center, front, rear, left, and right. As shown in FIG. 4 , the user selects any one of the five types of center, front, rear, left, and right in some of the 18 holes, but in the other holes (see 3H, 10H, 11H in FIG. 4), You can choose none of the branch positions. In this way, when the user does not select the position of the hole cup, which is the target point, on the golf course of a specific hole, the same effect as that of random selection can be generated. For example, in a golf course of a hole not selected by the user, any one of five of the center, front, rear, left, and right may be randomly set.

5 and 6 are diagrams showing examples of variously selecting precipitation conditions, FIGS. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing examples of variously selecting wind conditions, and FIGS. 9 and 10 are views showing the selection results of climatic conditions. It is a diagram showing an example of a screen screen that has been used, and FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a flying distance calculation process to which a climatic condition selection result is applied.

Referring to FIG. 5 , a menu for selecting a precipitation condition, which is one of the climatic conditions, is displayed on the screen 62 . When it is assumed that 18-hole play is played in screen golf, as shown in FIG. 5 , a user can individually select a precipitation condition in each of the 18-hole golf courses. Precipitation conditions are divided into non-rain and rain, and in the case of rain, selection items are classified in detail according to the amount of rainfall. In addition, the user can select a random item that is set randomly for the precipitation condition. Although not shown in the drawing, an additional menu may be configured so that the user can select not only the amount of rainfall but also the direction in which it is raining when it is raining. When the user selects a precipitation condition for the entire 18-hole golf course, the climate condition setting unit 22b stores the selection and sets the precipitation condition for each golf course as selected. As a result, when the user plays, a screen is displayed on the screen 62 according to the precipitation conditions selected in the golf course of the corresponding hole.

Referring to FIG. 6 , when the user selects a precipitation condition in 18-hole play, the 'random' item may not be displayed on the menu screen. When there is no 'random' item, the user may select any one of a 'none' item when it does not rain and a classification item for rainfall when it rains. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 6, the user selects any one of the 'None' item and the classification item for rainfall in case of rain in some of the 18 holes, but the remaining holes (3H, 10H in FIG. 6) , see 11H), you can choose nothing. As described above, when the user does not select the precipitation condition in the golf course of a specific hole, the same effect as that in which the random is selected can be generated.

Referring to FIG. 7 , a menu for selecting a wind condition, which is a climatic condition, is displayed on the screen 62 . When it is assumed that 18-hole play is played in screen golf, as shown in FIG. 7 , the user can individually select wind conditions in each of the 18-hole golf courses. Wind conditions are divided into non-wind and windy cases, and in the case of wind, selection items are classified in detail according to wind speed. In addition, the user can select a random item that is set randomly for the wind condition. Although not shown in the drawings, an additional menu may be configured so that the user can select not only the wind speed but also the direction in which the wind blows when the wind blows. For example, it may be configured to select various wind directions such as east wind/west wind/south wind/north wind/east-west wind/southwest wind/east-south wind/ northeast wind. When the user selects a wind condition for the entire 18-hole golf course, the climate condition setting unit 22b stores the selection and sets the wind condition for each golf course as selected. As a result, when the user plays, a screen is displayed on the screen 62 according to the wind conditions selected in the golf course of the corresponding hole.

Referring to FIG. 8 , when the user selects a wind condition in 18-hole play, the 'random' item may not be displayed on the menu screen. When there is no 'random' item, the user may select any one of the 'none' item when the wind is not blowing and the classification item for the wind speed when the wind is blowing. Or, as shown in FIG. 8, the user selects any one of the 'none' item and the classification item for wind speed in the case of wind in some of the 18 holes, but the remaining holes (3H in FIG. 8, 10H, 11H), you can choose nothing. In this way, when the user does not select the wind condition in the golf course of a specific hole, the same effect as that in which the random is selected can be generated.

If the user selects climatic conditions such as precipitation and wind conditions, the selected results may appear in various ways. As a result of the above selection, the content displayed according to the selected condition is added to the screen 62 . For example, if the user selects a precipitation condition such that rain falls on a virtual golf course of a specific hole, when the virtual golf course the user is playing is displayed on the screen 62 as shown in FIG. Depending on the selected precipitation conditions, rain is added. The rain falling may be expressed as an animation, and as the amount of precipitation selected by the user increases, the animation may be expressed such that the thickness of the rain stream increases or the rate of rain increases. In screen golf, a mini-map displaying the entire golf course currently being played is reduced and displayed on a partial area of the screen 62, and the rain may be displayed on the main area of the screen 62 or on the mini-map. It may be displayed, or it may be displayed on both sides. If not only the amount of precipitation but also the direction in which the rain falls, the animation may be displayed according to the selected direction.

Referring to FIG. 10 , when the user selects a wind condition such that the wind blows on the virtual golf course of a specific hole, when the virtual golf course the user is playing is displayed on the screen 62, the screen shows the selected wind condition. The wind blowing is added. Since the blowing of the wind is not clearly revealed visually, the blowing of the wind may be implemented on a specific object. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 , a flag fluttering on a hole cup of a golf course may be expressed as an animation to represent a wind blowing. Here, as the wind speed selected by the user becomes stronger, the animation can be expressed so that the flag flaps strongly. In addition, even when not only the wind speed but also the wind direction is selected, the animation of the flag may be expressed according to the selected direction. The wind blowing image may be displayed in the main area of the screen 62, or may be displayed on a minimap typically provided in screen golf as mentioned above, or both may be displayed.

When climatic conditions such as precipitation conditions and wind conditions are expressed on the screen 62 according to the results selected by the user, this may affect not only the displayed content of the screen but also the calculation of the trajectory of the golf ball.

Referring to FIG. 11( a ), in calculating the trajectory of the golf ball, a parameter indicating the physical state of the golf ball after hitting is detected by checking the actual golf ball hit by the user. Examples of the parameters include the speed V1 of the golf ball, the azimuth angle φ1 indicating the direction on the horizontal plane of the golf ball flying by hitting, and the vertical angle θ1 indicating the angle at which the golf ball is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane. The trajectory of the golf ball can be calculated by applying a calculation model using the laws of physics based on parameters such as the velocity V1, the azimuth angle φ1, and the vertical angle θ1. As such, the trajectory of the virtual golf ball to be displayed on the screen 62 is calculated from the physical state of the golf ball.

Referring to FIG. 11( b ), if the parameter values representing the physical state of the golf ball after hitting in a situation where there is no rain and no wind are V1 (speed), φ1 (azimuth), and θ1 (up and down angle), rain or wind When climatic conditions are selected, all or part of the parameter values are changed according to the selection conditions (V1→V2, φ1→φ2, θ1→θ2), and the trajectory of the golf ball is calculated based on the changed parameter values. How to change the above parameters depends on the result of selection in climatic conditions. For example, when the user selects a precipitation condition in which rain falls in a straight direction toward the ground, it is assumed that a force pressing down on a golf ball flying in the rain is applied to the ground direction, and the vertical angle can be changed to become smaller, and The amount of decrease in the upper and lower angles may vary depending on how much precipitation is selected. Alternatively, if the user selects a wind condition in which the wind blows in the opposite direction to the direction in which the golf ball flies, the speed at which the golf ball flies may be changed to decrease assuming that the wind blows in the reverse direction of the flight and prevents the golf ball from advancing, The amount of speed reduction can be varied depending on how much wind speed is selected.

Here, three physical parameters, such as speed, azimuth, and vertical angle, have been described as examples, but this is only a simplified description to help understanding, and various other physical parameters such as the spin value of the golf ball are required to calculate the trajectory of the golf ball. More can be added. Alternatively, the calculation process may be performed simply and quickly by omitting some of the three parameters. Meanwhile, in reflecting the selected precipitation condition or wind condition in calculating the trajectory of the golf ball, the method of calculating the trajectory by changing the parameter value as described above does not have to be applied only, and other methods may be applied. For example, after calculating the trajectory without changing the parameter value, a method of reducing or increasing the flying distance according to the calculated trajectory by a predetermined distance according to a selected precipitation or wind condition may be applied.

12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating various examples to which a setting operation of a play environment and a setting result are applied in a virtual golf device.

Referring to FIG. 12 , a menu for setting a play environment is displayed on the screen 62 , and when the user sets his or her own play environment, the play environment setting unit 22c of the setting unit 22 implements the settings. work as much as possible For example, as shown in FIG. 12 , the user can create a sound generated during screen golf play, an image of a specific target displayed on the screen 62, a caddy providing a comment to the user, and the content of the caddy's comment. You can choose this as you like.

Examples of the sound include a hitting sound when a user hits a golf ball or a sound generated while a virtual golf ball in the screen 62 flies or rolls. Conventionally, the sound is equally applied to all users, but according to the present embodiment, the sound can be set differently for each user. For example, a user who wants an impactful sound may select a sound with a resonant effect, and a user who thinks that the sound of a golf ball interferes with play may select a weak sound or silence.

An example of the object displayed on the screen 62 is a virtual golf ball. The actual golf ball is manufactured by many manufacturers, so the shape or color of the golf ball is also different for each product. Conventionally, despite the difference between the actual golf balls, most of the golf balls displayed on the screen 62 are the same. According to this embodiment, the image of the virtual golf ball in the screen 62 can be selected differently for each user. In addition, not only the image of the virtual golf ball but also animations of the virtual golf ball flying or rolling may be set differently for each user. For example, in the case of the best shot, a graphic special effect can be added to give a strong impression.

Even in the case of a caddy providing play information or providing a comment to a user, the user may select a desired caddy from among a plurality of caddies and may be set differently for each user. Caddy not only has a simple external difference, but also has different characteristics for each caddy, so that different caddies can make different comments about the same situation. For example, a user can select a caddy suitable for them among a caddy for beginners and a caddy for experts, and a beginner-type caddy suitable for a beginner user gives a relatively detailed explanation, and an expert caddy suitable for an expert makes unnecessary comments. It can be configured not to. In addition, by personifying the screen 62 virtual caddy so that each caddy has a unique personality, the user can select the desired style from among, for example, a kind caddy who encourages and a caddy with a strict personality rather than praise.

As above, the user can set his/her own play environment, and the play environment setting unit 22c sets the play environment as set by the user, and as a result, when the user plays the user, the sound 50 or the display unit 60, etc. The settings are reflected and implemented. For example, when a caddy with an impactful resonant effect is applied to the golf ball and a friendly comment caddy is selected, as shown in FIG. A friendly comment such as 'I did it' may be provided.

14 is a diagram illustrating an example of setting a user's play option by voice.

Referring to FIG. 14 , it may be configured to set a play option by voice instead of using a device such as a mouse/keyboard. For example, if the virtual golf device is provided with a sensor capable of recognizing the user's voice, assuming that 18-hole play is played, the user is positioned on the hitting plate to make the first hit (tee shot) on the golf course of each hole. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14 , when the user speaks by voice about play options such as the location of the hole cup, climatic conditions such as precipitation or wind, and the play environment such as a caddy or caddy's comments, the sensor After recognizing the user's voice, it can be transmitted to the control unit to be processed. Accordingly, it is very convenient for the user to be able to set the play option by voice without manipulation of a keyboard/mouse or the like.

15 is a diagram illustrating a schematic structure of a virtual golf apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15 , the virtual golf apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment includes a plurality of practice booths 101 , 102 , and 103 . Each practice booth (101, 102, 103) is configured in the same way. For example, the first practice booth 101 has a striking plate 101a, a simulator device 101b equipped with a kiosk screen, a screen 101c, etc., and the other practice booths 102 and 103 have the same components. have. Although not shown in the drawings, each of the practice booths 101 , 102 , 103 may further include other devices including a camera for detecting the movement of a golf ball. The virtual golf device 100 according to the present embodiment may be used by a user to play golf or practice golf by himself, and the user may enjoy golf play at each practice booth 101 , 102 , 103 . The simulator device 101b of the virtual golf apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment may be provided with the same or similar setting unit as described above, and may set the location of the target point on the virtual golf course or set the virtual golf course through the setting unit. It is possible to set the climatic conditions of the golf course or set the user's play environment to be customized for each user. The screen on which the menu for the setting action is displayed may be at least one of the screen 101c and the kiosk screen of the simulator device 101b.

16 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a system in which a plurality of virtual golf devices are connected by a network, FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the storage unit of FIG. 16, and FIG. 18 is a precipitation condition in the system of FIG. It is a diagram showing another example of selecting, FIG. 19 is a diagram showing another example of selecting a wind condition in the system of FIG. 16, and FIG. 20 is an example of a method of providing a source for setting the play environment in the system of FIG. It is a drawing showing

Referring to FIG. 16 , a system in which virtual golf devices are connected through a network includes a plurality of screen golf courses 1 and a server unit 2 . The screen golf course 1 is provided with a virtual golf device as shown in FIGS. 1 to 15 and the like so that you can enjoy screen golf play. The virtual golf device provided in the screen golf course 1 is connected to the server unit 2 through a wired/wireless communication network or the like. Each screen golf course 1 serves as a service provider that provides a screen golf service to a user when a login is made. The server unit 2 may be a central server used by a service provider operating a plurality of screen golf courses 1 to manage virtual golf devices provided in the plurality of screen golf courses 1 . A user who wants to use the screen golf service logs in first in order to receive the service. When logging in, the server unit 2 checks the user's identity and determines whether to approve the login. The server unit 2 is provided with a storage unit 3 that stores information necessary for confirming the identity of the user.

Referring to FIG. 17 , information on a plurality of users may be stored separately for each user in the storage unit 3 . For example, if it is assumed that there are users A and B, etc., in the storage unit 3, a storage area P1 for user A and a storage area P2 for user B are separated from each other, and the storage area for each user Personal information, play information, setting information, etc. may be stored in the area. The personal information is for confirming the identity of the user, and may be used in a login process and the like. The play information includes the user's past play record or user personal record (average distance for each club, average number of strokes, etc.) obtained from the past play record. The setting information includes information on items set by the user, and the like.

Similar to the virtual golf apparatus described above, the virtual golf apparatus of each screen golf course 1 is provided with the same or similar setting unit as described above, and the location of the target point in the virtual golf course is set or virtual golf course is set through the setting unit. It is possible to set the climatic conditions of the golf course or to set the user's play environment customized for each individual.

When selecting the climatic conditions in the screen golf course 1, the user can select the actual conditions on the day of playing. For example, in selecting a precipitation condition, a selection item 'current weather' may be added to a menu for selecting a precipitation condition as shown in FIG. 18 . The current weather means the actual weather on the day the user plays screen golf. Among screen golf users, even if they play screen golf, there may be users who want to feel as if they are playing real golf outdoors as much as possible. ' can be provided. In this system, the screen golf course 1 and the server unit 2 are connected through a communication network, and the current weather information can be obtained by accessing a site providing weather information using the communication network. It can provide an opportunity to play in the same conditions as the 'current weather'. Although FIG. 18 shows an example in which the item of 'current weather' is provided in the precipitation condition, the item of 'current weather' may be provided also in the wind condition.

When selecting a climatic condition in the screen golf course 1, the user can select a condition that satisfies a specific requirement from past play records. For example, in selecting a wind condition, a selection item of 'highest record (and/or lowest record)' may be added to the menu for selecting wind conditions as shown in FIG. 19 . The best record means the same wind condition as the wind condition in which the best record was obtained when the user played the golf course. Wind can have a huge impact on the play of screen golf, so the results of play can vary greatly depending on the wind conditions. Among screen golf users, there may be cases where they want to get good results while attacking a specific golf course (such as when betting with others), and the 'best record' as an option for climatic conditions so that these users can get as good a result as possible. can provide Or, although not shown in the drawing, if a screen golf user has bad grades due to wind and wants to overcome weakness caused by wind, climatic conditions so that these users can practice under the conditions when the worst results due to wind You can provide a 'lowest record' as an optional item. In the present system, information on each user is stored separately for each user in the storage unit 3, and play information about the user's play record is stored in the storage areas P1, P2... If the play information is used, a wind condition corresponding to the 'highest record (and/or lowest record)' can be obtained. In the wind conditions corresponding to 'highest (and/or lowest)', the source of the highest (and/or lowest) may be not only the user's own play record, but also the play record of another user. For example, by referring to the play records of other users who played on the same golf course, the wind condition when the highest or lowest record is obtained on average may be calculated, and the user playing the corresponding wind condition may be selected. have. 19 shows an example in which an item of 'highest record (and/or lowest record)' is provided for wind conditions, but it is possible to provide an item for 'highest record (and/or lowest record)' for precipitation conditions . Alternatively, in the menu for selecting the hole cup position as shown in FIG. 3 , an item for selecting the hole cup position when the highest record is obtained or the hole cup position when the lowest record is obtained may be added.

In the virtual golf apparatus according to the present embodiment, the user may directly provide the source data when setting his/her own play option. For example, the sound generated during screen golf play (the sound generated when a golf ball is impacted, the sound of the golf ball flying, the sound made while the golf ball is rolling, the sound when the golf ball is holed into the hole cup, etc.) or the screen By providing the source data of the displayed image of the golf ball by the user, the user's own sound or image may be displayed on the screen golf course. Assuming that the source data is stored in the user's mobile device (smart phone, tablet, etc.), as shown in FIG. 20, the mobile device M can provide the source data to the server unit 2 have. The provided source data may be stored in the setting information DB of the storage unit 3 , and by using the stored data, the user can have the sound or image of the source data provided by the user be expressed while playing. Since the storage unit 3 is connected to a plurality of screen golf courses 1 through a wired/wireless communication network via the server unit 2, each screen golf course 1 connected to the server unit 2 stores The information in part (3) can be shared and used.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been reviewed as described above, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can understand that the present invention can be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

1: screen golf course
2: Server unit
3: storage
10: hitting plate
20: control unit
30: detection unit
40: input unit
50: sound unit
60: display unit

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a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating a movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes a target point setting unit for setting the position of the target point in the virtual golf course,
The virtual golf course includes a plurality of courses,
In the target point setting unit, the location of the target point in each of a plurality of courses can be individually set.
Virtual golf device. a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes a climate condition setting unit for setting a climate condition in the virtual golf course,
The virtual golf course includes a plurality of courses,
In the climate condition setting unit, it is possible to individually set the climate conditions in each of a plurality of courses.
Virtual golf device. According to claim 1,
The virtual golf course includes a target area having the target point,
The target point setting unit may select a location of a target point, and the selectable target location may be a center position in the target area, a left position in the target area, a right position in the target area, or the target area. Including at least one of a front position and a rear position in the target area,
A virtual golf device in which the location of the target point is automatically selected at random when the user does not select the location of the target point. 3. The method of claim 2,
The climatic condition includes at least any one of a precipitation condition and a wind condition, the precipitation condition includes at least the presence of precipitation among whether it is precipitation and an amount of precipitation during precipitation, and the wind condition includes at least one of a wind direction and a wind speed. virtual golf device. 5. The method of claim 4,
A flag is displayed at the target point in the virtual golf course,
The wind condition is a virtual golf device that can be expressed by the flag. a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes a climate condition setting unit for setting a climate condition in the virtual golf course,
The climatic condition is a virtual golf device that can be set as a current actual climatic condition. 7. The method of claim 2 or 6,
The calculation unit is a virtual golf device for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball by reflecting the climatic condition set in the setting unit. a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes at least one of a target point setting unit for setting a location of a target point in the virtual golf course and a climate condition setting unit for setting a climate condition in the virtual golf course,
The location of the target point and/or the climatic condition may be selected to satisfy specific requirements in relation to the user's own play record and/or another user's play record in the virtual golf course. a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes a play environment setting unit for setting the user's play environment,
The play environment set in the play environment setting unit includes at least one of a sound generated during play, an image of an object displayed on the display unit, and a comment provided to a user,
At least one of the sound, the image, and the comment included in the play environment may be formed based on data provided by the user.
Virtual golf device. a display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball;
a calculator for calculating the movement of the virtual golf ball corresponding to the real golf ball on the virtual golf course when the user hits the real golf ball; and
a setting unit for setting the user's play options;
including,
The setting unit includes a play environment setting unit for setting the user's play environment,
The play environment set by the play environment setting unit includes a sound for the virtual golf ball or an image for the virtual golf ball
Virtual golf device.
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