US20190083875A1 - System, method and entertainment system for monitoring performance when launching a ball - Google Patents
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- the present invention pertains to systems and methods for objectively evaluating an individual's body motions while throwing, kicking, or hitting a ball; based in part on the resulting trajectory of the ball. More particularly, the present invention pertains to video techniques which can be employed to provide objective information for the use and/or entertainment of an individual while he/she is practicing on throwing, kicking or hitting a ball. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, useful for converting video information into objective metrics which can be used to evaluate the kinetics of an individual's athletic performance abilities.
- Repetition, persistence, and an objective evaluation of an individual's performance are the essence of any training regimen. This is particularly so in sporting activities where there is a continuing need and desire to improve one's performance.
- individuals In sports activities which use a ball, individuals typically focus on the body's action that is required to throw, kick or hit the ball.
- success of any such activity is objectively measured by the resultant trajectory of the ball as it is launched onto a driving range, or onto a similar type area. Stated differently, the body's motion and the resultant ball trajectory should be objectively considered together. This, however, becomes more difficult as the length of a ball's trajectory is extended.
- the metrics that are necessary for evaluating the kinetics of an individual's body motion for throwing/kicking/hitting a ball and his/her performance based on the ball's flight trajectory can be accurately measured from the same video stream(s) that are used to track a golf ball trajectory as disclosed in the '989 Application.
- interactive gaming and competitive exercises can be created between several different individuals (participants) using similar video stream(s).
- a video presentation at a monitor which is located near the individual (participant) can be manipulated by the individual to customize a metric evaluation of his/her own performance as an individual activity or in competition with others.
- an object of the present invention to provide video metrics for evaluating the kinetics of an individual's body motion and his/her overall performance, to include the resultant trajectory of a ball being thrown/kicked/hit by the individual. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an individual with the capability of controlling and using a video presentation of his/her activity as he/she throws/kicks/hits a ball. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system for including an entertainment aspect into a practice session for throwing/kicking/hitting a ball that is easy to implement, is simple to use, and is comparatively cost effective.
- a system for incorporating an instructional/entertainment aspect into a training/practice session for an individual includes at least one ball launching bay from where the individual is able to throw/kick/hit a ball into a three dimensional x-y-z space. Also included is a video unit having an n number of cameras installed on the periphery of a driving range (area) having a surface area under the x-y-z space. In combination, the n number of cameras are oriented to create respective digital video stream images of the individual in the bay as he/she launches the ball on an in-flight trajectory to a touchdown landing location on the surface area of the driving range.
- the video unit has at least one camera for creating a video stream of the individual when launching a ball, and at least one other camera for creating a video stream of the ball's in-flight trajectory.
- a camera focal plane is created from a respective video stream for each of the n number of cameras.
- Each of the camera's focal planes comprises a plurality of pixels which are mapped for input into a computer. Specifically, this mapping is done for purposes of measuring motion kinetics of the individual as he/she launches the ball, and for georectifying an in-flight ball with the surface area of the driving range.
- the computer is used to correlate the golf ball with targets on the surface area of the driving range, and to evaluate the motion kinetics of the individual relative to the resultant trajectory of the ball. More particularly, the motion kinetics can be evaluated to identify a causal relationship between the individual's motion kinetics and the in-flight trajectory of the ball relative to the intended target.
- An interactive display located at the launching bay is connected with the computer for purposes of showing the individual during a launch of the ball, the in-flight trajectory of the golf ball, and its touchdown location, to inform and entertain an individual (participant) with his/her performance in throwing/kicking/hitting the ball.
- the computer provides the interactive display with capabilities for interactive gaming with individuals at other bays; for creating and selecting target designs and presentations on the driving range surface area; for moving targets on the driving range surface area; and for evaluating the statistics and scoring values for each ball as it is launched. This can be done individually, or competitively, with balls launched by other individuals.
- the system of the present invention can include a projector for illuminating a predetermined portion of the driving range surface area with a laser light, to thereby create a visible optical target on the surface area.
- the system can include a fabricated convex surface that is erected over at least a portion of the surface area of the driving range.
- a gutter can be connected to an edge of the convex surface for passive retrieval of balls from the convex surface for return to the individual during a training/practice session.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a driving range suitable for use in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a novel range surface for the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic layout of the interactive components needed for an operation of the present invention.
- a driving range in accordance with the present invention is shown and is generally designated 10 .
- the range 10 has a surface 12 that is bounded by a predetermined periphery 14 .
- a plurality of bays 16 which are each respectively provided for use by an individual who desires to launch (i.e. hit, kick or throw) a ball 18 from his/her bay 16 onto the surface 12 of the range 10 .
- the present invention includes an n number of cameras 20 that are installed on the periphery 14 of the driving range 10 . Collectively, the cameras 20 constitute a video unit (not designated). Also, a projector 22 is provided for illuminating a predetermined portion of the surface 12 of the driving range 10 with a laser light to create a visible optical target 24 on the surface 12 . As envisioned for the present invention, the projector 22 is capable of moving the target(s) 24 in accordance with either a predetermined program, or in accordance with an individually customized program. It is also envisioned for the present invention that in addition to illuminating the target(s) 24 from the projector 22 , physical target(s) 24 can be permanently or temporarily established on the surface 12 .
- a pre-fabricated convex surface 26 is shown which can be selectively installed over at least a portion of the surface 12 of the driving range 10 .
- the convex surface 26 can be provided with a gutter(s) 28 which is(are) connected to an edge of the convex surface 26 .
- the gutter(s) 28 allow for passive retrieval and return of balls 18 from the convex surface 20 to a bay 16 .
- the convex surface 26 is configured to optimize the reflection of laser light from the convex surface 26 for enhanced contrast of the optical target(s) 24 on the convex surface 26 .
- FIG. 3 shows that a camera 20 is used, together with a second camera 20 ′.
- the camera 20 is used to create images of a participant 30 as he/she is launching (throwing/kicking/hitting) a ball 18 .
- this activity may be performed by the participant 30 in a bay 16 , or at some other location that allows a camera 20 to properly image the participant 30 .
- it is intended that the camera 20 will create a digital video stream 32 of the participant 30 as he/she launches the ball 18 .
- the camera 20 is creating the digital video stream 32 of the participant 30 launching the ball 18
- the camera 20 ′ is also creating a digital video stream 36 of the resultant flight of the ball 18 as it travels on its in-flight trajectory 34 toward a target 24 .
- the digital video streams 32 and 36 are effectively created simultaneously with each other. Importantly, this allows the video stream 32 and the video stream 36 to be temporally evaluated together. As will be appreciated by the skilled artisan, under certain conditions, a single camera 20 may suffice for recording both of the video streams 32 and 36 .
- the video stream 32 that is created by the camera 20 is directed as input to a launch evaluation unit 38 .
- the launch evaluation unit 38 uses this input to evaluate the motion kinetics of the participant 30 during the act of throwing/kicking/hitting the ball 18 that is required to launch the ball 18 .
- a tracking unit 40 evaluates the video stream 36 of the in-flight trajectory 34 of the ball 18 .
- a computer 42 which incorporates both the launch-evaluation unit 38 and the tracking unit 40 , can then use information in both of the respective video streams 32 and 36 for either instructional purposes 44 or entertainment purposes 46 .
- the present invention uses the computer 42 to evaluate a causal relationship between the motion kinetics of the participant 30 and the in-flight trajectory 34 of the ball 18 .
- this evaluation for a causal relationship is directed toward identifying the necessary changes that are required for a participant 30 to optimize his/her performance.
- the in-flight trajectory 34 of the ball 18 can be used for such activities as target practice, score keeping, or interactive competition with other participants 30 .
- the tracking unit 40 can provide input to the computer 42 that can be used to enhance and support the instructional purposes 44 .
- the results of the instructional purposes 44 and the entertainment purposes 46 can be individually or jointly presented on an interactive display 48 for use by the participant 30 .
- the display 48 will be positioned in a bay 16 , where the particular features of interest for the participant 30 can be selected from the computer 42 for presentation on the interactive display 48 .
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- The present invention pertains to systems and methods for objectively evaluating an individual's body motions while throwing, kicking, or hitting a ball; based in part on the resulting trajectory of the ball. More particularly, the present invention pertains to video techniques which can be employed to provide objective information for the use and/or entertainment of an individual while he/she is practicing on throwing, kicking or hitting a ball. The present invention is particularly, but not exclusively, useful for converting video information into objective metrics which can be used to evaluate the kinetics of an individual's athletic performance abilities.
- Repetition, persistence, and an objective evaluation of an individual's performance are the essence of any training regimen. This is particularly so in sporting activities where there is a continuing need and desire to improve one's performance. In sports activities which use a ball, individuals typically focus on the body's action that is required to throw, kick or hit the ball. As a general statement it can be said that the success of any such activity is objectively measured by the resultant trajectory of the ball as it is launched onto a driving range, or onto a similar type area. Stated differently, the body's motion and the resultant ball trajectory should be objectively considered together. This, however, becomes more difficult as the length of a ball's trajectory is extended.
- U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/634,989 for an invention entitled “System and Method for 3D Optical Tracking of Multiple In-Flight Golf Balls” (hereinafter referred to as the '989 Application) is assigned to the same assignee as the present invention and is incorporated herein in its entirety. In the '989 Application, it is disclosed how to isolate a single golf ball from a plethora of in-flight golf balls, and to track the trajectory of the isolated golf ball over great distances from the time it is launched until it comes to rest. To do this, the disclosure in the '989 Application discloses video techniques that collectively use a plurality of different video streams. Further, the '989 Application discloses that a visual presentation of each golf ball's trajectory can be provided with a monitor that is positioned at the location from where the golf ball is launched.
- As recognized by the present invention, the metrics that are necessary for evaluating the kinetics of an individual's body motion for throwing/kicking/hitting a ball and his/her performance based on the ball's flight trajectory, can be accurately measured from the same video stream(s) that are used to track a golf ball trajectory as disclosed in the '989 Application. Also, interactive gaming and competitive exercises can be created between several different individuals (participants) using similar video stream(s). As an additional capability, it is recognized that a video presentation at a monitor which is located near the individual (participant) can be manipulated by the individual to customize a metric evaluation of his/her own performance as an individual activity or in competition with others.
- With the above in mind, it is an object of the present invention to provide video metrics for evaluating the kinetics of an individual's body motion and his/her overall performance, to include the resultant trajectory of a ball being thrown/kicked/hit by the individual. Still another object of the present invention is to provide an individual with the capability of controlling and using a video presentation of his/her activity as he/she throws/kicks/hits a ball. Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system for including an entertainment aspect into a practice session for throwing/kicking/hitting a ball that is easy to implement, is simple to use, and is comparatively cost effective.
- A system for incorporating an instructional/entertainment aspect into a training/practice session for an individual includes at least one ball launching bay from where the individual is able to throw/kick/hit a ball into a three dimensional x-y-z space. Also included is a video unit having an n number of cameras installed on the periphery of a driving range (area) having a surface area under the x-y-z space. In combination, the n number of cameras are oriented to create respective digital video stream images of the individual in the bay as he/she launches the ball on an in-flight trajectory to a touchdown landing location on the surface area of the driving range.
- In detail, the video unit has at least one camera for creating a video stream of the individual when launching a ball, and at least one other camera for creating a video stream of the ball's in-flight trajectory. Further, a camera focal plane is created from a respective video stream for each of the n number of cameras. Each of the camera's focal planes comprises a plurality of pixels which are mapped for input into a computer. Specifically, this mapping is done for purposes of measuring motion kinetics of the individual as he/she launches the ball, and for georectifying an in-flight ball with the surface area of the driving range. Further, the computer is used to correlate the golf ball with targets on the surface area of the driving range, and to evaluate the motion kinetics of the individual relative to the resultant trajectory of the ball. More particularly, the motion kinetics can be evaluated to identify a causal relationship between the individual's motion kinetics and the in-flight trajectory of the ball relative to the intended target.
- An interactive display located at the launching bay is connected with the computer for purposes of showing the individual during a launch of the ball, the in-flight trajectory of the golf ball, and its touchdown location, to inform and entertain an individual (participant) with his/her performance in throwing/kicking/hitting the ball. Additionally, the computer provides the interactive display with capabilities for interactive gaming with individuals at other bays; for creating and selecting target designs and presentations on the driving range surface area; for moving targets on the driving range surface area; and for evaluating the statistics and scoring values for each ball as it is launched. This can be done individually, or competitively, with balls launched by other individuals.
- As added features, the system of the present invention can include a projector for illuminating a predetermined portion of the driving range surface area with a laser light, to thereby create a visible optical target on the surface area. Also, the system can include a fabricated convex surface that is erected over at least a portion of the surface area of the driving range. Further, a gutter can be connected to an edge of the convex surface for passive retrieval of balls from the convex surface for return to the individual during a training/practice session.
- The novel features of this invention, as well as the invention itself, both as to its structure and its operation, will be best understood from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description, in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts, and in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a driving range suitable for use in accordance with the present invention; -
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FIG. 1 a driving range in accordance with the present invention is shown and is generally designated 10. As shown, therange 10 has asurface 12 that is bounded by apredetermined periphery 14. Along an edge of theperiphery 14 is a plurality ofbays 16 which are each respectively provided for use by an individual who desires to launch (i.e. hit, kick or throw) aball 18 from his/herbay 16 onto thesurface 12 of therange 10. - In
FIG. 1 , it will also be seen that the present invention includes an n number ofcameras 20 that are installed on theperiphery 14 of thedriving range 10. Collectively, thecameras 20 constitute a video unit (not designated). Also, aprojector 22 is provided for illuminating a predetermined portion of thesurface 12 of thedriving range 10 with a laser light to create a visibleoptical target 24 on thesurface 12. As envisioned for the present invention, theprojector 22 is capable of moving the target(s) 24 in accordance with either a predetermined program, or in accordance with an individually customized program. It is also envisioned for the present invention that in addition to illuminating the target(s) 24 from theprojector 22, physical target(s) 24 can be permanently or temporarily established on thesurface 12. - In
FIG. 2 , apre-fabricated convex surface 26 is shown which can be selectively installed over at least a portion of thesurface 12 of thedriving range 10. As shown, theconvex surface 26 can be provided with a gutter(s) 28 which is(are) connected to an edge of theconvex surface 26. In particular, the gutter(s) 28 allow for passive retrieval and return ofballs 18 from theconvex surface 20 to abay 16. Further, the convexsurface 26 is configured to optimize the reflection of laser light from theconvex surface 26 for enhanced contrast of the optical target(s) 24 on theconvex surface 26. - For an operation of the present invention,
FIG. 3 shows that acamera 20 is used, together with asecond camera 20′. In detail, thecamera 20 is used to create images of aparticipant 30 as he/she is launching (throwing/kicking/hitting) aball 18. For the present invention, this activity may be performed by theparticipant 30 in abay 16, or at some other location that allows acamera 20 to properly image theparticipant 30. In either case, it is intended that thecamera 20 will create adigital video stream 32 of theparticipant 30 as he/she launches theball 18. At the same time that thecamera 20 is creating thedigital video stream 32 of theparticipant 30 launching theball 18, thecamera 20′ is also creating adigital video stream 36 of the resultant flight of theball 18 as it travels on its in-flight trajectory 34 toward atarget 24. Thus, thedigital video streams video stream 32 and thevideo stream 36 to be temporally evaluated together. As will be appreciated by the skilled artisan, under certain conditions, asingle camera 20 may suffice for recording both of thevideo streams - For a joint evaluation of the
video streams video stream 32 that is created by thecamera 20 is directed as input to alaunch evaluation unit 38. Specifically, thelaunch evaluation unit 38 uses this input to evaluate the motion kinetics of theparticipant 30 during the act of throwing/kicking/hitting theball 18 that is required to launch theball 18. At essentially the same time that the motion kinetics of theparticipant 30 are being recorded and evaluated by thelaunch evaluation unit 38, atracking unit 40 evaluates thevideo stream 36 of the in-flight trajectory 34 of theball 18. Acomputer 42, which incorporates both the launch-evaluation unit 38 and thetracking unit 40, can then use information in both of the respective video streams 32 and 36 for either instructional purposes 44 orentertainment purposes 46. - For instructional purposes 44, the present invention uses the
computer 42 to evaluate a causal relationship between the motion kinetics of theparticipant 30 and the in-flight trajectory 34 of theball 18. In particular, this evaluation for a causal relationship is directed toward identifying the necessary changes that are required for aparticipant 30 to optimize his/her performance. Forentertainment purposes 46, the in-flight trajectory 34 of theball 18 can be used for such activities as target practice, score keeping, or interactive competition withother participants 30. Further, thetracking unit 40 can provide input to thecomputer 42 that can be used to enhance and support the instructional purposes 44. In any event, the results of the instructional purposes 44 and theentertainment purposes 46 can be individually or jointly presented on aninteractive display 48 for use by theparticipant 30. Preferably, for the above stated purposes, thedisplay 48 will be positioned in abay 16, where the particular features of interest for theparticipant 30 can be selected from thecomputer 42 for presentation on theinteractive display 48. - While the particular System, Method and Entertainment System for Monitoring Performance When Launching a Ball as herein shown and disclosed in detail is fully capable of obtaining the objects and providing the advantages herein before stated, it is to be understood that it is merely illustrative of the presently preferred embodiments of the invention and that no limitations are intended to the details of construction or design herein shown other than as described in the appended claims.
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