KR20230132004A - Virtual golf device availble for left-handed and right-handed users - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a virtual golf device capable of hitting left and right. The virtual golf device includes a hitting mat on which a real golf ball for the user to hit is placed, a sensing means for detecting the state of the real golf ball when the user hits the real golf ball, a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball. It includes a display unit that shows and a control unit that calculates the movement of the virtual golf ball in the virtual golf course using the detection result from the sensing means, and a hitting area for left-handers and a hitting area for right-handers are provided on both sides of the hitting mat, respectively. A hitting area is provided.

Description

Virtual golf device capable of hitting left and right {VIRTUAL GOLF DEVICE AVAILBLE FOR LEFT-HANDED AND RIGHT-HANDED USERS}

The present invention relates to a virtual golf device, and more specifically, to a virtual golf device capable of hitting left and right that can be used by both right-handed and left-handed users.

Recently, as the golf population has increased, screen golf, which allows users to enjoy golf using virtual golf simulation devices, has become widely popular. In screen golf, images of the golf course are displayed on the screen, making it feel as if you are playing a real golf game outdoors. Additionally, because it saves time and money compared to playing in an outdoor field, screen golf is very popular with busy modern people who have difficulty playing outdoor golf due to time or economic reasons.

Usually, screen golf courses have multiple rooms, and users play screen golf together with their acquaintances in the same room. Just as in baseball, left-handed batters hit from the left side of home plate and right-handed batters hit from the right side of the plate, in golf, the position of hitting the golf ball varies depending on whether the golfer is left-handed or right-handed. However, in conventional screen golf, due to technical limitations, the screen golf course had separate rooms for left-handed users and rooms for right-handed users. As a result, there is a problem that it is difficult for parties of left-handed and right-handed users to play screen golf together in the same room.

The present invention was invented in consideration of the above-described circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a virtual golf device capable of hitting left and right, which can be played by left-handed users and right-handed users together.

Additionally, other objects of the present invention can be clearly understood from the following description and attached drawings.

A virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a hitting mat on which a real golf ball to be hit by a user is placed, a sensing means for detecting the state of the hit real golf ball when the user hits the real golf ball, and a virtual golf course. and a display unit that shows the virtual golf ball and a control unit that calculates the movement of the virtual golf ball in the virtual golf course using the detection result from the sensing means, and left-handed hitting pads are placed on both sides of the hitting mat, respectively. There is an area and a hitting area for right-handed players.

In the virtual golf device, the display unit includes a screen disposed in front of the hitting mat, and the sensing means is Is placed at the rear of the hitting mat, or disposed above the hitting mat, or disposed on both sides of the hitting mat, or It may be placed in front of the hitting mat in a path along which the actual golf ball hit by the user passes.

In the virtual golf device, the virtual golf course may include a virtual fairway and a virtual non-fairway, and the hitting mat may include a fairway area corresponding to the virtual fairway and a non-fairway area corresponding to the virtual non-fairway. there is.

The virtual golf device may further include golf ball providing means for providing the actual golf ball for the user to hit into the fairway area. Additionally, the non-fairway area of the hitting mat may include a non-fairway area for right-handers and a non-fairway area for left-handers, respectively disposed on both sides of the fairway area. Alternatively, the fairway area of the hitting mat may include a fairway area for right-handers and a fairway area for left-handers respectively disposed on both sides of the non-fairway area. Here, the golf ball providing means provides a right-handed golf ball providing means for providing the actual golf ball for the user to hit into the fairway area for right-handed people, and provides the actual golf ball for the user to hit into the left-handed fairway area. It may include a means for providing a golf ball for left-handed players.

According to the virtual golf device of the present invention, there is an effect that left-handed users and right-handed users can play together.

1 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of a hitting plate that can be used in the virtual golf device of FIG. 1.
FIGS. 3 to 7 are diagrams showing various implementation examples of a sensing unit that can be used in the virtual golf device of FIG. 1.
Figures 8 to 10 are diagrams for explaining the play method when using a multi-zone hitting mat.
11 to 14 are views showing various implementation examples when a multi-zone hitting mat and a golf ball providing means are used.
Figure 15 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a virtual golf device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 16 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a system in which a plurality of virtual golf devices are connected through a network.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail through examples. The purpose, features, and advantages of the present invention will be easily 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 to ensure that the disclosed content is thorough and complete and to enable the idea of the present invention to be sufficiently conveyed to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Accordingly, the present invention should not be limited by the following examples.

Although terms such as first and second are used in this specification to describe various elements, the elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are merely used to distinguish the elements from one another. Additionally, when an element is referred to as being on top of another element, it means that it can be formed directly on top of the other element or that a third element can be interposed between them.

In the drawings, the sizes of elements, or the relative sizes between elements, may be somewhat exaggerated for a clearer understanding of the present invention. Additionally, the shapes of elements shown in the drawings may change somewhat due to variations in the manufacturing process. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in this specification should not be limited to the shapes shown in the drawings unless otherwise specified, and should be understood to include some degree of modification.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a diagram showing the detailed structure of a hitting plate that can be used in the virtual golf device of Figure 1, and Figures 3 to 7 is a diagram showing various implementation examples of a sensing unit that can be used in the virtual golf device of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 1, the virtual golf device includes a hitting plate 10, a control unit 20, a detection 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 user places the golf ball on the hitting plate 10 and hits the golf ball. Although not shown in the drawing, the hitting plate 10 is provided with a hitting mat on which the user places a golf ball and hits, and a golf ball providing means is disposed on the hitting mat so that the user can automatically be provided with a golf ball for hitting. . The control unit 20 controls the overall operation of each component of the virtual golf device. For example, the control unit 20 controls the golf ball providing means to provide a golf ball for hitting according to the time when the user hits the ball. Additionally, when the user selects a specific golf course, the control unit 20 executes related operations so that the user can play on the golf course. Although not shown in the drawing, the control unit 20 is equipped with an image processing unit that processes images, so that when the user selects a specific golf course, the image processing unit forms a corresponding golf course image and displays it on the display unit 60. do. In addition, the control unit 20 performs a calculation process to calculate a flight trajectory assuming that the golf ball flies on an actual golf course according to the physical state based on the physical state of the golf ball hit by the user. The control unit 20 is equipped with a storage device such as a memory or a hard disk, and various programs or data necessary for the operation of the control unit 20 are stored in the storage device. The detection unit 30 is used to detect the movement of the golf club or the movement of the golf ball hit by the user to determine the physical state information about the golf ball hit. Sensing means such as cameras or detection sensors that can capture movement 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 through these sensing methods, information on the state of a golf club or a golf ball hit by a user can be determined. The cameras, detection sensors, etc. may be used alone or together, and only one or multiple units may be used. The information obtained through the detection unit 30 is transmitted to the control unit 20 and used in the calculation process. The input unit 40 is used to receive various information from the user, and a keyboard or mouse can be used. If a login system is applied to the virtual golf device so that the virtual golf device can be used after logging in, the input unit 40 can be used when the user enters his/her ID or password for logging in. Additionally, the input unit 40 can be used when the user selects the golf course he or she wants to play or the difficulty level of play. The sound unit 50 may include an audio device such as a speaker, and serves to guide the user on the progress of the game and play various sound effects according to the progress of the game. The display unit 60 includes a projector and a screen. The projector projects relevant images on the screen so that the golf course and golf ball images are displayed on the screen, and the screen displays the projected golf-related images and shows them to the user. In this specification, there may be cases where the term 'virtual' is used to express some objects displayed on the screen. This means that it does not exist in the real world but is displayed as an image on the screen. For example, 'virtual golf course' means a golf course displayed on the screen, and 'virtual golf ball' means a golf course displayed on the screen. It means ball.

The virtual golf device is a device that is installed on a screen golf course to allow screen golf to be played. When a user plays screen golf, the virtual golf device operates as follows. When a user hits a golf ball, the sensing unit 30 detects the physical state, such as the movement of the golf club or the moving speed or direction of the golf ball hit by the user. The information detected by the sensing unit 30 is transmitted to the control unit 20, and the control unit 20 performs a calculation process of calculating the trajectory of the golf ball based on the transmitted information. The display unit 60 displays an image of a virtual golf ball moving along the trajectory calculated in the calculation process. At this time, the virtual golf ball flies along the calculated trajectory and lands at a specific point on the virtual golf course on the screen, The user continues the next hit from the point where the virtual golf ball lands.

Referring to Figure 2, the hitting plate 10 includes a hitting mat (M), a hitting area 11 for right-handers, and a hitting area 12 for left-handers. The golf ball providing means for providing golf balls to the user is installed below the hitting mat (M), and the golf balls provided by the golf ball providing means are placed on the hitting mat (M). When hitting a golf ball, the user hits the golf ball placed on the hitting mat (M) while located in the hitting area (11, 12). The right-handed hitting area 11, where a right-handed user is located, is on the left side of the hitting mat (M), and the left-handed hitting area 12, where a left-handed user is located, is on the right side of the hitting mat (M) (in this case) The direction in which the user hits the golf ball is forward (the upward direction of the hitting plate 10 in FIG. 2). In the hitting plate 10, the hitting mat M is an independently existing object, while the right-handed hitting area 11 and the left-handed hitting area 12 do not necessarily need to be independently existing objects. That is, separate independent objects such as plates may be provided in the right-handed hitting area 11 and the left-handed hitting area 12, or in the right-handed hitting area 11 and the left-handed hitting area 12. On the floor of the place where the virtual golf device is installed without any separate independent objects, the left/right areas near the hitting mat (M) can serve as the hitting area 11 for right-handers and the hitting area 12 for left-handers. You can.

Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4 , a plurality of cameras may be used as sensing means for the sensing unit 30 to detect the movement of a golf club and/or the movement or physical state of a golf ball hit by a user. The plurality of cameras include a right camera disposed on the right side of the hitting plate (or hitting mat) and a left camera disposed on the left side of the hitting plate (or hitting mat). The right camera can be arranged to be spaced to the right from the hitting plate. For example, the right camera can be installed on the right wall. As shown in FIG. 3, the right camera can detect the movement or physical state of the golf club/golf ball when a right-handed user hits the golf ball. The left camera can be arranged to be spaced to the left from the hitting plate. For example, the left camera can be installed on the left wall. As shown in FIG. 4, the left camera can detect the movement or physical state of the golf club/golf ball when a left-handed user hits the golf ball. If the camera is single and neither the right camera nor the left camera is provided, for example, if only the right camera is provided, when a left-handed user hits a golf ball, the user is positioned between the right camera and the golf ball. Therefore, information about the golf club and/or golf ball cannot be detected from the right camera. However, according to this embodiment, a plurality of cameras are provided on both sides of the hitting plate, so that the movement or physical state of the golf club/golf ball can be detected regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed, and the sensed information can be transmitted to the control unit 20 to calculate the hitting result assuming that the user hits on an actual golf course.

Referring to FIG. 5, a single camera is used as a sensing means for the sensing unit 30 to detect the movement of the golf club and/or the movement or physical state of the golf ball hit by the user, and the single camera is used for hitting. It can be placed above (upper) the plate (or batting mat). Because the camera is placed at the top, there is no situation where the user is caught between the camera and the golf ball, and the movement or physical state of the golf club/golf ball is monitored regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. etc. can be detected, and the detected information can be transmitted to the control unit 20 to calculate the hitting result assuming that the user has hit on an actual golf course.

Referring to FIG. 6, a single camera is used as a sensing means for the sensing unit 30 to detect the movement of the golf club and/or the movement or physical state of the golf ball hit by the user, and the single camera is used for hitting. It can be placed at the rear (back) of the plate (or batting mat). Because the camera is placed at the back, there is no situation where the user is between the camera and the golf ball, and the movement or physical state of the golf club/golf ball is not affected regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. etc. can be detected, and the detected information can be transmitted to the control unit 20 to calculate the hitting result assuming that the user has hit on an actual golf course.

Referring to FIG. 7, a detection sensor S may be used as a detection means for the detection unit 30 to detect the movement or physical state of a golf ball hit by a user. The detection sensor (S) includes a first detection sensor (S1) and a second detection sensor (S2) disposed in front of the hitting mat (M) (the direction in which the screen is installed). A detection sensor (S) is installed in front of the hitting mat (M) by installing a predetermined base member with a groove formed therein, and inserting the first and second detection sensors (S1, S2) into the groove of the base member. ) can be installed. The first and second detection sensors (S1, S2) may be composed of a plurality of sensors each capable of sensing a golf ball, and as the golf ball hit by the user moves toward the screen in front, the first detection sensor ( By sensing the golf ball as it passes through S1) and the second detection sensor S2, information on the physical state of the golf ball, such as the moving direction or moving speed of the golf ball, can be detected. Since the detection sensor (S) is placed in the front, a situation where the user is interposed between the detection sensor (S) and the golf ball does not occur, and the golf ball is detected regardless of whether the user is left-handed or right-handed. It is possible to detect the movement or physical state of the device, and transmit the sensed information to the control unit 20 to calculate the hitting result assuming that the user hit on an actual golf course.

Figures 8 to 10 are diagrams for explaining the play method when using a multi-zone hitting mat, and Figures 11 to 14 show various implementations when a multi-zone hitting mat and a golf ball providing means are used. This is a drawing showing an example.

Referring to Figure 8, the hitting mat (M) may be a multi-region mat divided into a plurality of regions. The plurality of areas may include a fairway area and a non-fairway area, and the non-fairway area may include a rough area and a bunker area.

In the multi-zone hitting mat (M), each section may be configured to correspond to terrain with various properties on an actual golf course. For example, a real golf course has terrain with various properties such as fairways, rough, and bunkers. The fairway is an area made of grass. The rough is an area where the grass is longer than the fairway, and hitting in the rough with long grass is more difficult than in the fairway with short grass, making hitting difficult. Additionally, the bunker represents an area mainly made of sand, and hitting is more difficult in sand, making hitting more difficult than in grass areas (fairway, rough). In the multi-area hitting mat (M), the fairway area corresponds to the fairway, which has the lowest hitting difficulty in actual golf, and the non-fairway area corresponds to the non-fairway, which has a higher hitting difficulty than the fairway (rough, bunkers, etc., which have a higher hitting difficulty than the fairway). For convenience, the area is called 'non-fairway'), and the rough area and bunker area in the non-fairway area can be configured to correspond to the rough and bunker on an actual golf course. That is, in the hitting mat (M), the fairway area and the rough area are formed of artificial turf, but the lengths of the artificial turf are different from each other, and the bunker area can be formed of a material that can provide a hitting feeling like hitting on sand. . In actual golf, there may be terrain other than fairways, rough, and bunkers, such as water hazards, and rough or bunkers can be subdivided into light rough, heavy rough, fair bunkers, green bunkers, etc., so the hitting mat (M) It can be configured in various forms to reflect the topography of an actual golf course in various ways, and even if it is a multi-zone hitting mat, it is not limited to the structure shown in FIG. 8.

Referring to FIG. 9, the virtual golf course displayed on the screen can be expressed by directly reproducing the actual golf course. In other words, just as a real golf course has terrain with various properties such as fairways, rough, and bunkers, terrain with various properties such as virtual fairways, virtual rough, and virtual bunkers can be displayed on the virtual golf course on the screen.

When using a multi-area hitting mat configured to correspond to a plurality of areas displayed on the screen, the user must use the actual golf mat so that the area where the virtual golf ball on the screen is placed corresponds to the area where the actual golf ball on the hitting mat (M) is placed. After placing the ball, you can hit the actual golf ball. For example, as shown in Figure 10(a), when the virtual golf ball (VB) is located in the virtual fairway in the virtual golf course on the screen, the user places the real golf ball (RB) in the fairway area of the hitting mat. You can place it on and hit it. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 10(b) and 10(c), when the virtual golf ball (VB) is located in the virtual rough/virtual bunker in the virtual course on the screen, the user can use the real golf ball (RB) You can hit by placing it in the rough area/bunker area of the hitting mat.

By using the multi-area hitting mat as above, the user can view the hitting environment (fairway area/rough area/bunker area of the hitting mat) corresponding to the situation where the virtual golf ball is placed on the screen (virtual fairway/virtual rough/virtual bunker). After forming it on the hitting mat, you can hit an actual golf ball, and accordingly, users can experience the hitting feeling of hitting a fairway shot/rough shot/bunker shot in real golf, even in screen golf.

In the virtual golf device according to an embodiment of the present invention, right-handed users and left-handed users can play together, and when a multi-zone hitting mat is used here, a golf ball providing means for providing golf balls for the user to hit and a plurality of golf balls are provided. Area hitting mats can be implemented in a variety of structures.

Referring to Figure 11, the hitting mat may be configured to include a right-handed area (M1) and a left-handed area (M2). The area M1 for right-handers is provided with a fairway area/rough area/bunker area, and the area M2 for left-handers is provided with another fairway area/rough area/bunker area. Right-handed users place the golf ball in any one of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the right-handed area (M1) and hit, and left-handed users place the golf ball in any of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the left-handed area (M2) and hit the golf ball. /You can place a golf ball in any one of the bunker areas and hit it. Golf ball providing means (1, 2) are arranged on the hitting mat. The golf ball providing means 1 and 2 are a right-handed golf ball providing means 1 for providing a golf ball to the fairway area in the right-handed area M1, and a right-handed golf ball providing means 1 for providing a golf ball to the fairway area in the left-handed area M2. It includes a golf ball providing means (2) for left-handed players that provides a golf ball to the area. The golf ball providing means (1, 2) are equipped with automatic tees (1a, 1b). The auto tees 1a and 1b can move from the bottom to the top of the hitting mat while a golf ball is placed on their bodies, and thus a golf ball for hitting can be provided to the user. After the golf ball is provided to the user, the auto tees 1a and 1b move from the top of the hitting mat to the bottom and are no longer exposed to the outside.

Referring to Figure 12, the hitting mat includes a right-handed area (M1) and a left-handed area (M2). The non-fairway area (rough area/bunker area) is formed separately in the right-hander area (M1) and the left-hander area (M2), and the fairway area is the non-fairway area belonging to the right-hander area (M1) and the left-hander area. Only one area is formed between the non-fairway areas belonging to the area M2. Right-handed users place the golf ball in any one of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the right-handed area (M1) and hit, and left-handed users place the golf ball in any of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the left-handed area (M2) and hit the golf ball. /You place a golf ball in one of the bunker areas and hit it. In the case of the fairway area, right-handed users and left-handed users can use the same area. One golf ball providing means (1) is placed only in the fairway area used by both right-handed and left-handed users. The golf ball providing means 1 is equipped with an automatic tee 1a, and golf balls can be provided to right-handed users and left-handed users through the automatic tee 1a.

Referring to Figure 13, the hitting mat includes a right-handed area (M1) and a left-handed area (M2). The fairway area is formed separately in the right-hander area (M1) and the left-hander area (M2), and the non-fairway area (rough area/bunker area) is the fairway area and left-hander area belonging to the right-hander area (M1). Only one area is formed between the fairway areas belonging to (M2). Right-handed users place the golf ball in any one of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the right-handed area (M1) and hit, and left-handed users place the golf ball in any of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the left-handed area (M2) and hit the golf ball. /You place a golf ball in one of the bunker areas and hit it. In the case of the non-fairway area, right-handed users and left-handed users can use the same area. One golf ball providing means (1) is placed only in the non-fairway area (either the rough area or the bunker area) that is used by both right-handed and left-handed users. The golf ball providing means 1 is equipped with an automatic tee 1a, and golf balls can be provided to right-handed users and left-handed users through the automatic tee 1a.

Referring to Figure 14, the hitting mat includes a right-handed area (M1) and a left-handed area (M2). The fairway area is formed separately in the right-hander area (M1) and the left-hander area (M2), and the non-fairway area (rough area/bunker area) is the fairway area and left-hander area belonging to the right-hander area (M1). Only one area is formed between the fairway areas belonging to (M2). Right-handed users place the golf ball in any one of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the right-handed area (M1) and hit, and left-handed users place the golf ball in any of the fairway area/rough area/bunker area in the left-handed area (M2) and hit the golf ball. /You place a golf ball in one of the bunker areas and hit it. In the case of the non-fairway area, right-handed users and left-handed users can use the same area. The golf ball providing means 1 and 2 are a right-handed golf ball providing means 1 for providing a golf ball to the fairway area in the right-handed area M1, and a right-handed golf ball providing means 1 for providing a golf ball to the fairway area in the left-handed area M2. It includes a golf ball providing means (2) for left-handed players that provides a golf ball to the area. The golf ball providing means (1, 2) are equipped with automatic tees (1a, 2a), and golf balls can be provided to right-handed users and left-handed users through the automatic tees (1a, 2a).

As above, the multi-zone hitting mat and golf ball providing means can be provided in various structures and methods so that right-handed users and left-handed users can play together.

Figure 15 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a virtual golf device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 15, the virtual golf device of this embodiment includes a plurality of personal booths 101, 102, and 103. The first personal booth 101 is equipped with a hitting plate 101a, a simulator device 101b with a kiosk screen, and a screen 101c, and the other personal booths 102 and 103 also have the same components. Although not shown in the drawing, each individual booth (101, 102, 103) is further equipped with other devices, including a camera for detecting the movement of a golf ball or a projector for projecting an image. The virtual golf device according to this embodiment can be used by a user to play golf alone, and the user can enjoy golf play alone while being separated from other users in each individual booth (101, 102, 103). . However, each individual booth (101, 102, 103) does not necessarily have to be used by one user alone, and it is also possible for multiple acquaintances to use each other in turns. The configuration of the hitting plate 101a and the camera of the virtual golf device according to this embodiment can be applied to the configuration in the above-described embodiment, and as a result, left-handed users and right-handed users can participate in one personal booth (101, 102). , 103).

Figure 16 is a diagram showing the schematic structure of a system in which a plurality of virtual golf devices are connected through a network.

Referring to FIG. 16, a system in which virtual golf devices are connected through a network includes a plurality of screen golf courses 100 and server units 200. The screen golf course 100 is equipped with a virtual golf device as shown in FIGS. 1 to 15 to enable screen golf play. The virtual golf device provided in the screen golf course 100 is connected to the server unit 200 through a wired or wireless communication network. Each screen golf course 100 serves as a service provider that provides screen golf services to users when they log in. The server unit 200 may be a central server used by a service provider operating a plurality of screen golf courses 100 to manage virtual golf devices provided in the plurality of screen golf courses 100. A user who wants to use the screen golf service first logs in to receive the service, and the server unit 200 can confirm the user's identity when logging in and determine whether or not to approve the login. For this purpose, the server unit 200 is equipped with a storage unit 300 that stores information necessary to verify the user's identity. In the storage unit 300, information about a plurality of users is stored separately for each user. The user's personal information, play information, setting information, etc. may be stored in the storage area for each user. The personal information is used to verify the identity of the user and can be used in the login process, etc. As the play information, the user's past play records or the user's personal records (average distance for each club, average number of strokes, etc.) that can be obtained from past play records may be stored. The setting information includes information about settings made by the user. For example, the golf course the user has played in the past, play difficulty level, play method, preferred operating conditions, etc. can be stored as setting information. The user may find it inconvenient to enter various options each time he plays, but if the user does not enter the selection, the selection can be automatically set based on the setting information. As user information is stored in the storage unit 300 in this way, the virtual golf devices of the screen golf course 100 connected to the server unit 200 by wire and/or wirelessly store the information stored in the storage unit 300. can be used, and there is no need to separately store user information in each virtual golf device of the screen golf course 100.

The virtual golf device of the screen golf course 100 according to this embodiment may have the configuration of the hitting plate and camera in the virtual golf device of the above-described embodiment, and as a result, left-handed users and right-handed users can use one screen golf course. You can play together at (100).

Although we have looked at specific embodiments of the present invention above, those skilled in the art will 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 should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the present invention.

1, 2: Means of providing golf balls
10: striking plate
20: control unit
30: detection unit
40: input unit
50: Sound department
60: display unit
100: Screen golf course
200: Server unit

Claims (7)

A hitting mat on which an actual golf ball is placed for the user to hit;
Sensing means for detecting the state of the actual golf ball when the user hits the actual golf ball;
A display unit showing a virtual golf course and a virtual golf ball; and
a control unit that calculates the movement of the virtual golf ball in the virtual golf course using the detection result from the sensing means;
Contains,
A virtual golf device in which left-handed hitting areas and right-handed hitting areas are provided on both sides of the hitting mat. According to paragraph 1,
The display unit includes a screen disposed in front of the hitting mat,
The detection means is
Is placed at the rear of the hitting mat,
Or disposed above the hitting mat,
Or disposed on both sides of the hitting mat,
Or, in front of the hitting mat, it is placed in the path along which the actual golf ball hit by the user passes.
Virtual golf device. According to claim 1 or 2,
The virtual golf course includes a virtual fairway and a virtual non-fairway,
The hitting mat is a virtual golf device including a fairway area corresponding to the virtual fairway and a non-fairway area corresponding to the virtual non-fairway. According to paragraph 3,
A virtual golf device further comprising golf ball providing means for providing the actual golf ball for a user to hit into the fairway area. According to paragraph 4,
The non-fairway area of the hitting mat is a virtual golf device including a non-fairway area for right-handers and a non-fairway area for left-handers respectively disposed on both sides of the fairway area. According to paragraph 4,
A virtual golf device in which the fairway area of the hitting mat includes a fairway area for right-handers and a fairway area for left-handers respectively disposed on both sides of the non-fairway area. According to clause 6,
The golf ball providing means provides a right-handed golf ball providing means for providing the actual golf ball for the user to hit into the fairway area for right-handed people, and a left-handed golf ball providing means for providing the actual golf ball for the user to hit into the fairway area for left-handed people. A virtual golf device including means for providing a golf ball.

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