KR20240030541A - System for provisioning virtual golf game - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for providing a virtual golf game. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the system comprises: a sensing means for generating step information by measuring a step of a user, and generating swing information by measuring an angular velocity and an acceleration of a stick; a control means including a DB unit for storing course information, a position changing unit for changing a position of a ball on a course through the swing information, and generating position information of the ball, and a time calculating unit for calculating a moving time of the user to the position of the ball after the swing and the position of the ball before the swing on the course by using the step information, and generating time information; an output means for receiving and outputting at least one among the course information, the position information, and the time information; and a mode providing means for providing the golf mode.

Description

Virtual golf game provision system {SYSTEM FOR PROVISIONING VIRTUAL GOLF GAME}

The present invention relates to a virtual golf game providing system.

Recently, due to the expansion of leisure activities and increase in national income, the general public's perception of golf is changing. Golf, which in the past was considered only the preserve of the wealthy, is becoming a popular sport that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender, due to the increase in golf infrastructure and the spread of screen golf.

Extreme Golf refers to a golf game in which, unlike traditional golf, which is somewhat static, you get additional points the faster you hole out on a given course. In other words, it is a sport in which superiority is determined by counting the time and number of strokes from tee shot to hole out.

Patent No. 10-2203176 (hereinafter referred to as the prior art), which is a prior art, relates to a golf game providing system and a method of providing a golf game using the same. More specifically, it provides a more accurate and detailed analysis of the current state of the club, It provides a golf game environment that is as identical as possible to the environment, and allows the client to hit the golf ball without delay in calculating the impact point. Furthermore, various situations regarding address, swing, impact, etc. are more perfectly displayed on the client. By implementing it properly, the satisfaction level of golf game users can be improved.

However, this prior art had problems such as the inability to virtually implement the above-described extreme golf in an indoor space because the user's travel time to the hole-in could not be reflected in the score.

The present invention was devised to solve the above problems, and its purpose is to provide a virtual golf game providing system that allows extreme golf to be enjoyed in an indoor space.

Additionally, the present invention aims to provide a virtual golf game providing system that has few space restrictions and can reflect the user's stride length.

The purpose of the present invention is to provide users with continuous interest in golf by providing a plurality of modes.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a sensing means for generating step information by measuring the user's steps and generating swing information by measuring the angular velocity and acceleration of the stick, a DB unit storing course information, and a tracking device on the course through the swing information. Using the position change unit that changes the position of the ball and generates the position information of the ball, and the step information, the user's movement time to the position of the ball before the swing and the position of the ball after the swing on the course are calculated to provide time information. It includes a control means including a time calculation unit that generates, an output means that receives and outputs one or more of the course information, the location information, and time information, and a mode providing means that provides the golf mode.

The sensing means is provided on the stick and generates the step information as the stick moves up and down, and the control means further includes a stride storage unit that stores the user's stride length determined according to setting information transmitted from the input means. , the time calculation unit may generate the time information using the step information and the user's stride length.

The golf mode may provide at least one of a regular tournament mode, a near list mode, a long list mode, an approach mode, a putting game mode, and a training mode.

The control means further includes a number of strokes calculation unit that generates number of strokes information by calculating the number of strokes until a hole-in using the swing information and the location information, and a score calculation unit that calculates a score using the number of strokes information and the time information, The score is made by adding up the score based on the number of strokes and the score based on the user's travel time, and the score based on the user's travel time may be weighted 60 times the score based on the number of strokes.

The present invention having the above configuration and features includes a sensing means for measuring the user's steps and a control means for calculating the user's movement time using the step information, thereby having the effect of allowing extreme golf to be enjoyed in an indoor space. .

In addition, the present invention has the effect of allowing golf games to be enjoyed in a smaller indoor space by generating step information as the stick is raised and lowered by a sensing means provided on the stick.

In addition, the present invention includes a stride storage unit that stores the user's stride length determined according to setting information transmitted from the input means, and a time calculation unit generates time information using the step information and the user's stride length, thereby calculating the user's stride length in golf. It has the effect of being able to be reflected in the game.

1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a system for providing a virtual golf game according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a state diagram of the use of the virtual golf game providing system.

Since the present invention can be subject to various changes and can have various forms, implementation examples (or embodiments) will be described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to a specific disclosed form, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific implementation examples (sun, aspect, aspect) (or examples), and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as ~include~ or ~consist of~ are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the existence or possibility of addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the meaning in the context of the related technology, and unless explicitly defined in the present application, should not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal sense. No.

~First~, ~Second~, etc. described in this specification are only used to distinguish different components, and are not limited by the order of manufacture, and the names are used in the detailed description and claims of the invention. may not match.

Throughout the specification of the present application, when a part is said to be “connected” to another part, this means not only “directly connected (connected to enable communication)” but also “indirectly connected” with another element in between. (Connected to enable communication)” also includes cases where it is connected.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a virtual golf game providing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a usage state diagram of the virtual golf game providing system.

The virtual golf game providing system (S) according to an embodiment of the present invention allows people to enjoy extreme golf in an indoor space, and will hereinafter be referred to as the ‘main system’ for convenience of explanation.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, this system (virtual golf game providing system (S) according to an embodiment of the present invention) includes a sensing means (1), a control means (2), an output means (3), and an input means. (4) and mode providing means (5).

The system may include a stick 6 having a shape corresponding to a golf club.

The detection means (1) measures the user's steps to generate step information, and measures the angular velocity and acceleration of the stick (6) to generate swing information.

Exemplarily, the sensing means 1 may include a 6-axis sensor or a 9-axis sensor (IMU - inertial measurement unit), and may be connected to the end of the stick 6 as shown in FIG. 2.

The above-described 6-axis sensor includes a gyroscope that measures the rotation angle (angular velocity) per hour and an acceleration sensor that decomposes the gravitational acceleration to measure tilt and acceleration. The 9-axis sensor is a known sensor that includes the 6-axis sensor and a geomagnetic sensor that measures the intensity of magnetic flux based on magnetic north and how much it is offset relative to magnetic north.

In this system, a 6-axis sensor or a 9-axis sensor is provided on the stick 6 so that the user can generate the above-described swing information by measuring the angular velocity, acceleration, and tilt of the stick 6.

The control means 2 includes a DB unit 21 in which course information is stored, and a position change unit 22 that changes the position of the ball on the course using swing information and generates position information regarding the position of the ball.

The control means 2 may be a configuration corresponding to a server that communicates with a client installed in the output means 3 and the input means 4, etc., which will be described later, and various control configurations or computing devices known to those skilled in the art (e.g. , various electronic devices or electronic modules such as computers and processors) may be applied. Illustratively, the control means (2) is communicatively connected to each of the above-mentioned detection means (1) and the input means (4) described later and can receive the above-described step information and swing information, and the control means (2) Each of the above-described position change unit 22, the time calculation unit 23 described later, the stride storage unit 24, the number of strokes calculation unit 25, and the score calculation unit 26 are generated according to a program or algorithm included therein. Signals, information, data, commands, etc. are stored in the position change unit 22, the time calculation unit 23, the stride storage unit 24, the number of strokes calculation unit 25, and the score calculation unit 26, which are described later. It may be configured to transmit to the output means (3).

In general, in golf, the trajectory of the golf ball is determined and the golf ball is moved based on the tilt of the golf club, swing angle, angular velocity, acceleration, etc., and swing information is used to determine the ball (golf ball) on the golf course included in the course information. The method of changing the location and generating the above-mentioned location information is a known technology (see the above-mentioned prior art registration patent no. 10-2203176), and a more detailed description will be omitted.

The output means 3 is a display device, which may be, for example, a TV, a smartphone, a tablet PC, or a desktop monitor, and receives and outputs one or more of the course information, location information, and time information described later. Additionally, the balls (golf balls) placed on the course are output according to the location information.

Below, we will explain how to implement a virtual extreme system using step information generated by measuring the user's steps, which can be said to be the core of this system.

As described above, it is said that the sensing means 1 (e.g., a 9-axis sensor or a 6-axis sensor) can be provided on the stick 6, and the user walks in place (including hopping steps) while holding the stick 6. When doing this, the stick 6 moves up and down, and for example, the sensing means 1 can generate step information by measuring the Z-axis acceleration (or gravitational acceleration) of the stick 6. In other words, the above step information may include acceleration of the stick 6 in the Z-axis direction (parallel to the vertical direction).

At this time, the control means 2 calculates the user's movement time to the position of the ball before swinging the stick 6 and the position of the ball after swing on the golf course included in the course information using the step information to generate time information. It may include a time calculation unit 23.

To be more specific, the time calculation unit 23 can calculate the distance between the position of the ball before the swing and the position of the ball moved by the position change unit 22 after the swing on the course included in the course information.

In addition, the time calculation unit 23 receives step information and calculates the acceleration of the stick 6 (example: Axial acceleration) The point after the direction changes can be recognized as one step. In other words, the time calculation unit 23 can calculate the number of steps the user takes using the number of times the acceleration direction of the stick 6 changes.

At this time, the system may include an input means 4 (eg, a smartphone, tablet PC, etc.) on which a client equipped with a user interface is installed, and the control means 2 may include setting information transmitted from the input means 4. It may include a stride storage unit 24 in which the user's stride length determined according to is stored.

That is, when the user inputs the user's stride length (for example, 1 m) through the input means 4, the input means 4 generates setting information including the user's stride length, and the stride storage unit 24 The above-mentioned setting information is received and stored.

At this time, the time calculation unit 23 can receive the setting information from the stride storage unit 24 and generate the time information using the step information and the user's stride length.

In other words, as described above, the time calculation unit 23 calculates the number of steps through step information. The user's movement speed is calculated by multiplying the number of steps by the user's stride length, and the distance between the position of the ball before the swing and the position of the ball after the swing is calculated. By dividing the user's movement speed by calculating the user's movement time, time information can be generated.

It has been described above that the output means 3 can receive and output one or more of course information, location information, and time information.

In this way, this system not only changes the position of the ball on the course by calculating the trajectory of the ball through swing information, but also measures the user's steps on the course (on the virtual course output by the output means 3). It has the advantage of allowing users to enjoy extreme golf in an indoor space by detecting the user's movement speed.

In addition, as described above, the sensing means (1) detects the lifting and lowering movement of the stick (6) and generates step information, so the user's walking in place (or jumping in place) can be detected, allowing virtual extreme even in a narrower indoor space. It has the advantage of allowing you to enjoy the game of golf.

In addition, since the time calculation unit 23 generates time information using the user's stride, there is an advantage in that the user's movement speed can be calculated differently depending on the user's stride and applied to a wider range of users to implement a more accurate extreme golf game. .

Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2 , the control means 2 may include a stroke calculation unit 25 that generates stroke information by calculating the number of strokes until a hole-in using swing information and position information.

As an example, the stroke calculation unit 25 may calculate one swing as one stroke. As an example, the number of strokes calculation unit 25 may generate the number of strokes information by calculating the number of swings in number of strokes until the position of the hole cup on the course of the course information and the position of the ball on the course generated by the position change unit 22 match. .

Additionally, the control means 2 may include a score calculation unit 26 that calculates (calculates) a score using the number of strokes information and time information described above. The score calculation unit 26 can receive information on the number of strokes made and convert the number of strokes into a score (hereinafter referred to as a score by the number of strokes). For example, 1 point can be assigned to 1 stroke made. Additionally, the score calculation unit 26 may receive time information and convert the user's travel time into a score (hereinafter referred to as a score based on the user's travel time). For example, 1 point may be assigned per minute. In other words, since 60 points are given per hour, the score based on the user's travel time may be weighted 60 times the score based on the number of strokes. The score calculation unit 26 calculates a score and generates score information, and the output means 3 described above can output the score information.

In this way, this system quantifies time information and number of strokes by scoring them, and outputs them, allowing quantitative comparison between the user's score and the scores of other users. Additionally, since the score based on the user's travel time is weighted by the score based on the number of strokes, a more extreme golf game can be implemented by emphasizing the user's travel time more.

And the virtual golf game providing system (S) may further include a mode providing means (5). At this time, the mode providing means 5 can provide the golf mode to the control means 2 through the input means 4. The mode providing means 5 may provide at least one mode among regular tournament mode, near list mode, longest mode, approach mode, putting game mode, and training mode.

First, the regular tournament mode is a tournament mode held monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or for a certain period of time. It is an 18-hole official golf game played at a specific golf course, and the user who completes the game with the best score wins. It is a competitive-type ranking mode. At this time, the user can challenge multiple times, and the highest score is reflected when challenging multiple times. And in the regular tournament mode, a golf club or club can arbitrarily hold a league and enjoy the tournament mode among club members.

Next, the near list mode is a mode in which the user who puts the ball closest to a predetermined target wins, and can be played when there are 10 or more users. In Longest mode, the user who sends the golf ball to the farthest point when swinging with a driver club wins, and in Approach mode, the starting point of the golf course is closest to the green at the approach point with a remaining distance of 200 to 250 meters from the green. This is a mode where the user who sends the ball wins. And the putting game mode is a mode in which the user who puts the golf ball into the hole first, starting from the green putting point of the golf course, wins. This mode can stimulate interest in users who play golf and provide users with a sense of accomplishment.

Next, the training mode is a mode in which the user selects the desired club, swings or puts an unlimited number of times at the desired target distance, checks the analysis results of the swing or putt, and checks the user's swing. This training mode presents set test items, and the user can evaluate the user's skills by swinging according to the test items and scoring based on the swing results. Additionally, in the case of training mode, daily training goals can be provided. By providing these practice and training modes, it is possible to provide interest in golf to golf beginners. The modes provided in this way can be played both online and offline. In the case of offline, local golf stroke mode can be further provided, and local golf stroke mode can provide stroke game play for up to 4 people on one golf course. When playing in teams and taking turns, up to 16 people can play. It can be provided up to. In addition, depending on the user's settings, the difficulty level can be changed for beginners or advanced players, and the play time can be set by selecting 3-hole, 6-hole, 9-hole, or 18-hole matches. And by playing offline, you can save the mode you are playing and even after quitting the app, you can load the saved game and continue playing the next time you run it. And the golf club is automatically set according to the remaining target distance, but the user can directly change it to the desired club.

In addition, online match play can be provided, and you can create a private game and invite your acquaintances to play together in different locations.

The present invention described above with reference to the accompanying drawings can be modified and modified by those skilled in the art, and such modifications and changes should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention.

S: Virtual golf game provision system
1: Detection means
2:Control means
21: DB part
22: Position change unit
23: Time calculation unit
24: Stride storage unit
25: At bat calculation
26: Score calculation unit
3: Output means
4: Input means
5: Mode provision means
6: stick

Claims (4)

Sensing means for generating step information by measuring the user's steps and generating swing information by measuring the angular velocity and acceleration of the stick;
A DB unit in which course information is stored, a position change unit that changes the position of the ball on the course through the swing information and generates position information of the ball, and the position of the ball before the swing on the course and the ball after the swing using the step information. Control means including a time calculation unit that calculates the user's travel time to the location and generates time information;
output means for receiving and outputting one or more of the course information, the location information, and the time information; and
A virtual golf game providing system including a mode providing means for providing a golf mode.
In claim 1,
The sensing means is provided on the stick and generates the step information as the stick moves up and down,
The control means further includes a stride storage unit in which the user's stride length determined according to the setting information transmitted from the input means is stored,
The time calculation unit is a virtual golf game providing system that generates the time information using the step information and the user's stride.
In claim 2,
The golf mode is a virtual golf game providing system that provides at least one mode among regular tournament mode, nearest mode, longest mode, approach mode, putting game mode, and training mode.
In claim 1,
The control means is,
a number of strokes calculation unit that generates number of strokes information by calculating the number of strokes until a hole-in using the swing information and the location information; and
a score calculation unit that calculates a score using the number of strokes information and the time information;
It further includes,
The score is made by adding up the score based on the number of strokes and the score based on the user's travel time,
A virtual golf game providing system in which the score based on the user's travel time is weighted 60 times the score based on the number of strokes.