WO2011115410A2 - Appareil et procédé pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur, serveur pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur et procédé de simulation de golf virtuel utilisant le parcours de golf - Google Patents

Appareil et procédé pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur, serveur pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur et procédé de simulation de golf virtuel utilisant le parcours de golf Download PDF

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WO2011115410A2
WO2011115410A2 PCT/KR2011/001804 KR2011001804W WO2011115410A2 WO 2011115410 A2 WO2011115410 A2 WO 2011115410A2 KR 2011001804 W KR2011001804 W KR 2011001804W WO 2011115410 A2 WO2011115410 A2 WO 2011115410A2
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  • the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for producing a user-defined golf course, a sever for producing a user-defined golf course, and a virtual golf simulation method using a user-defined golf course, which are capable of enabling a user to define and produce a virtual golf course available in virtual golf simulation of simulating the trajectory of a golf ball hit by a user.
  • the screen golf system senses the speed and direction of a golf ball that a golfer hits onto a screen installed indoors for displaying a virtual golf range, and displays the trajectory of the shot on the screen.
  • the screen golf system implemented using a virtual golf simulation apparatus characteristically offers the same sense of reality that the golfer would feel in a real golf course, when the golfer hits the golf ball in the same manner as in a golf practice range.
  • the screen golf system implemented using a virtual golf simulation apparatus needs to offer a variety of content, which cannot be provided by a real golf course or golf practice range, using various high-technology apparatuses and systems in addition to the sense of reality, in order to arouse golfers’ interest.
  • the screen golf system needs to establish one independent culture or e-sports range separately from a rounding in a real golf course and offer a variety of content in the independent culture or e-sports range so that golfers sufficiently enjoy the independent culture.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide an apparatus and method for producing a user-defined golf course, a sever for producing a user-defined golf course, and a virtual golf simulation method using a user-defined golf course, which are capable of enabling a user to enjoy virtual golf simulation in a user-defined golf course produced by directly designing a virtual space where a golf game is played, that is, a hole of a golf course, so as to arouse user’s interest and enable the user to enjoy a virtual golf rounding in a unique golf course.
  • a apparatus for producing a user-defined golf course used in virtual golf simulation including a database configured to store data regarding a plurality of predefined templates as an element design of elements configuring holes of the golf course, and a course producer configured to produce the user-defined golf course by combining the plurality of templates stored in the database.
  • a server for producing a user-defined golf course used in virtual golf simulation including a database configured to store data regarding a plurality of predefined templates as an element design of elements configuring the holes of the golf course, and a course producer configured to produce the user-defined golf course by combining the plurality of templates stored in the database.
  • a method of producing a user-defined golf course used in virtual golf simulation including displaying information about a plurality of predefined templates as an element design of elements configuring holes of the golf course, designing the holes included in the golf course by combining templates selected from the plurality of templates, and producing the user-defined golf course including the designed holes.
  • a virtual golf simulation method using a user-defined golf course produced by combining a plurality of predefined templates as an element design of elements configuring holes of a golf course, including enabling a user to log in, displaying a list of user-defined golf courses held by the logged-in user, transmitting data regarding a user-defined golf course selected from the list of user-defined golf courses from a server to a virtual golf simulation apparatus, and executing the transmitted user-defined golf course in the virtual golf simulation apparatus so as to perform virtual golf simulation.
  • a virtual golf simulation method using a user-defined golf course produced by combining a plurality of predefined templates as an element design of elements configuring holes of a golf course, including enabling a user to log in, displaying a list of user-defined golf courses held by the logged-in user, transmitting data regarding a user-defined golf course selected from the list of user-defined golf courses from a server to a virtual golf simulation apparatus, generating golf course data for golf simulation used in the virtual golf simulation apparatus according to configuration information of the transmitted user-defined golf course, and executing the data generated according to the configuration information of the user-defined golf course in the virtual golf simulation apparatus so as to perform virtual golf simulation.
  • a sever for producing a user-defined golf course and a virtual golf simulation method using a user-defined golf course according to the embodiments of the present invention, it is possible to enable a user to enjoy virtual golf simulation in a user-defined golf course produced by directly designing a virtual space where a golf game is played, that is, a hole of a golf course, so as to arouse user’s interest and enable the user to enjoy a virtual golf rounding in a unique golf course.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of applying a virtual golf simulation apparatus using a virtual golf simulation method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention to a screen golf system;
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a system including the virtual golf simulation apparatus shown in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing a server in which an apparatus for producing a user-defined golf course according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is implemented, and a system including the server;
  • FIGS. 4 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of an interface implemented by an apparatus for producing a user-defined golf course according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a method for producing a user-defined golf course according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 are flowcharts illustrating examples of a method for executing a user-defined golf course in virtual golf simulation according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • the apparatus for producing the user-defined golf course may be implemented in various manners. That is, the apparatus for producing the user-defined golf course may be implemented by enabling a user to directly produce a user-defined golf course in a virtual golf simulation apparatus shown in FIG. 1 or accessing a server using a user terminal (e.g., a personal computer, a laptop, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a smart phone, etc.) to produce a user-defined golf course on the server as shown in FIG. 3, such that data regarding the user-defined golf course is received and executed over a network when playing a golf game using the virtual golf simulation apparatus in the future.
  • a user terminal e.g., a personal computer, a laptop, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), a smart phone, etc.
  • the virtual golf simulation apparatus includes a swing plate 100, a sensing device 10, and a simulator GS which includes an image output device 60 for outputting a predetermined image to a screen 70 in front of it and stores and processes all data required for virtual golf simulation.
  • Reference numeral W of FIG. 1 denotes a sidewall of a screen golf booth.
  • the virtual golf simulation apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 includes the simulator GS, the sensing device 10, an operation unit 30, a storage unit 40, an image processing unit 50, the image output unit 60, and a controller M.
  • the image output unit 60 may include a beam projector for outputting an image on the screen 70 as shown in FIG. 1 or a device including a large screen to directly display an image.
  • the storage unit 40 stores a variety of information about the virtual golf simulation apparatus and stores image data for displaying a golf course image.
  • the simulator GS includes a data transmission unit so as to communication with the server S over a network such as the (wired or wireless) Internet.
  • the image processing unit 50 processes the data stored in the storage unit 40 and all virtual golf simulation images such as a virtual golf course image, a video of the shot of a golf ball and a menu selection image.
  • the controller M performs various operations for virtual golf simulation and controls the components.
  • the sensing device 10 senses the shot and outputs a sensed signal to the controller M.
  • the controller M provides the received sensed signal to the image processing controller 50.
  • the image processing controller 50 extracts and processes golf simulation image information such as a video of the shot of the golf ball from the storage unit 40 based on shot characteristics of the golf ball 1 and projects the processed golf simulation image information to the screen 70 through the image output device 60. In this manner, a virtual golf game is played.
  • the sensing device 10 may include an infrared ray receiving and emitting sensor provided on the side of the swing plate 100, a camera sensor provided on a ceiling or a wall, etc.
  • FIG. 3 shows an example of a virtual golf simulation system according to the embodiment of the present invention.
  • the virtual golf simulation system includes a plurality of golf simulators GS and a server S connected over a network such as the Internet.
  • Various user terminals may receive predetermined information from the server S over the network.
  • the server S may include predetermined components which enable a user to produce a user-defined golf course.
  • the user can access the server S using the user terminal, execute a tool for producing a user-defined golf course, and produce the user-defined golf course.
  • the apparatus for producing the user-defined golf course is implemented in the server S herein, the present invention is not limited thereto and the apparatus for producing the user-defined golf course may be implemented in the golf simulator GS or the user terminal.
  • the server S includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) 100, a database 200, and a course producer.
  • CPU Central Processing Unit
  • the server S includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) 100, a database 200, and a course producer.
  • the database 200 stores data associated with a variety of information received from the user terminal and stores all data associated with a variety of information received from the simulators GS. In addition, the database 200 stores a variety of data associated with user-defined golf course production.
  • the database 200 may include a system information storage part 210 for storing a variety of data associated with a system operation, a user information storage part 220 for storing information about users registered in the system, a golf course data storage part 230 for golf simulation, which stores golf courses necessary for virtual golf simulation, a designed golf course data storage part 240 for storing data regarding golf courses designed by users, a course mapping data storage part 250, and a template data storage unit 260 for course design.
  • a system information storage part 210 for storing a variety of data associated with a system operation
  • a user information storage part 220 for storing information about users registered in the system
  • a golf course data storage part 230 for golf simulation which stores golf courses necessary for virtual golf simulation
  • a designed golf course data storage part 240 for storing data regarding golf courses designed by users
  • a course mapping data storage part 250 for course design.
  • the storage parts 210 to 260 may be implemented as an independent storage device or a partial physical space of a storage device.
  • the template data storage part 260 for course design is a storage device or a storage space for storing template data for designing a hole of a golf course.
  • the template refers to a predefined element design of elements configuring the hole of the golf course.
  • the template indicates various element designs, that is, fragmental images, indicating green, fair way, rough, bunker, hazard or other background, which will be described below in detail.
  • the course mapping data storage part 250 is a storage device or a storage space for storing data necessary to perform a mapping operation for enabling a golf course designed by a user to be available in virtual golf simulation.
  • mapping operation an operation for converting the golf course designed by the user into a program executed by a virtual golf simulation apparatus is defined as a mapping operation.
  • Such a mapping operation may include an operation for performing predetermined image processing so as to enable a user to view a three-dimensional image of a designed golf course in the virtual golf simulation apparatus or an operation for performing physical processing with respect to the image of the golf course.
  • the mapping operation may further include an operation for inserting sound effect such as the sound of water or the song of a bird or a specific image or video.
  • mapping operation will be described below in more detail.
  • the designed golf course data storage part 240 is a storage device or a storage space for storing data before performing the course mapping operation with respect to the golf course designed by the user.
  • the golf course generally includes 9 holes or 18 holes or more.
  • the data regarding the designed golf course is stored in the designed golf course data storage part 240.
  • data regarding the golf course, the design of which is not completed may be also stored in the designed golf course data storage part 240 such that the user can complete the design of the golf course in the future.
  • the server S may include a course builder 310, a course editor 330 and a course mapper 340, as the course producer.
  • the course builder 310 loads the template data stored in the template data storage part 260 of the database 200 and enables the user to select and combine templates, thereby designing the user-defined golf course.
  • the server S when the server S is accessed using the user terminal or the golf simulator GS, the server S provides an interface means for operating the course builder 310 to the user terminal or the golf simulator GS.
  • the interface means provides a UI (user interface) for enabling the user to design the golf course.
  • the user may select several desired templates from among various templates using the interface means executed in the user terminal or the golf simulator GS.
  • the selected templates are combined by the course builder 310 so as to design one user-defined golf course.
  • the server S may provide a tool for producing a user-defined golf course, that is, a course producer, and the interface means to the connected user terminal or golf simulator GS such that the user terminal or the golf simulator GS executes the course producer for producing the user-defined golf course and the interface means so as to produce the user-defined golf course.
  • a tool for producing a user-defined golf course that is, a course producer
  • the interface means to the connected user terminal or golf simulator GS such that the user terminal or the golf simulator GS executes the course producer for producing the user-defined golf course and the interface means so as to produce the user-defined golf course.
  • the server S may provide only the course builder 310 of the course producer or both the course builder 310 and the course editor 330 to the user terminal or the golf simulator GS.
  • the course builder 310 loads data regarding the existing golf courses stored in the golf course data storage part 230 for golf simulation of the database 200 and includes the selected hole in the user-defined golf course if the user selects at least one of several holes included in the existing golf courses, thereby designing the user-defined golf course.
  • the course builder 310 may enable the user to select templates of all elements configuring the holes of the golf course and combine the templates selected by the user so as to design the holes or enable the user to select only some of several templates and automatically set the remaining templates using a predetermined program based on the selected templates so as to design the holes.
  • the course builder 310 may supply various hole designs and include a selected hole design in the user-defined golf course if the user selects at least one of the supplied various hole designs.
  • the course editor 330 edits the user-defined golf course designed by the course builder 310, and the course mapper 340 performs a mapping process such that the golf course designed by the course builder 310 or the golf course edited by the course editor 330 is used in virtual golf simulation.
  • FIGS. 4 to 10 are diagrams showing examples of an interface screen when a user accesses a server so as to execute the golf course producer.
  • an interface screen 320 shown in FIGS. 4 to 10 may be output on a user terminal or a golf simulator.
  • a design screen 321 for designing the user-defined golf course may be output on one side of the interface screen 320 and a template selection menu 324 for selecting various templates stored in the template data storage part of the database may be output on the other side of the interface screen 320.
  • the template selection menu 324 includes a variety of template data stored in the template data storage part of the database. Examples of the variety of template data are shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.
  • the template selection menu 324 may include a hole-associated template selection portion 324a, a green-associated template selection portion 324b, a fair way-associated template selection portion 342c, a rough-associated template selection portion 342d, a bunker-associated template selection portion 324e, a hazard-associated template selection portion 324f, an OB zone-associated template selection portion 324g and a background-associated template selection portion 342h.
  • a menu portion 323 for performing various functions necessary to design the golf course is displayed on one side of the design screen 321 and a tab selection portion 322 for selecting a tab for a hole which is currently being designed is displayed on the other side of the design screen 321.
  • a serve menu 325 is output.
  • various templates 500 for the shapes of all the holes are displayed as images. More preferably, the templates 500 of the serve menu 325 may be classified based on a predetermined classification criterion so as to be displayed.
  • the templates 500 for the shapes of all the holes are preferably classified according to PAR 5 HOLE, PAR 4 HOLE and PAR 3 HOLE so as to be displayed.
  • the templates 500 for the shapes of all the holes belonging to PAR 5 HOLE are displayed in the serve menu 325 of the hole-associated template selection portion 324a.
  • the template 500 is displayed on the design screen 321 as a design image 600.
  • Information about the currently selected template is preferably displayed on one side of the design screen 321 using an information display unit 326.
  • templates 500 associated with green are displayed in the sub menu 325. More preferably, the templates 500 may be classified based on a predetermined classification criterion so as to be displayed. In FIG. 6, the templates 500 belonging to “left green” are displayed in the serve menu 325.
  • the templates of the green-associated template selection portion 324b are displayed in a state in which the template “straight hole 1” of already selected the hole-associated template “PAR 5 HOLE” is applied.
  • the user can easily design the hole, by displaying a combination of the already selected template and a template to be next selected.
  • the hole to which all the selected templates are applied are preferably displayed on the design screen 321.
  • an editing selection menu 324-2 for enabling the user to edit the hole designed by the selected templates is displayed.
  • the image on the design screen 321 may be edited using the editing selection menu 324-2.
  • the color of a selected template may be changed or the style of a selected template may be edited.
  • the position of a pin that is, the position of a hole cup
  • data for the apron near the green may be changed
  • the size of the green template may be increased or decreased
  • the lawn state of the green may be changed.
  • each designed hole is preferably displayed in a window 328 for storing an individual hole configuring the user-defined golf course as shown in FIG. 8.
  • the user does not need to necessarily design all holes configuring the user-defined golf course by combining the templates. As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, several holes may be selected from among the holes configuring the existing golf courses and the selected holes may be included as holes configuring the user-defined golf course.
  • a hole selection sub menu 329 is displayed. If at least one of holes 700 of the hole selection sub menu 329 is selected, the selected hole may be included as the hole configuring the user-defined golf course.
  • the hole is stored in a window 328-1 representing the image of the hole configuring the user-defined golf course so as to produce the user-defined golf course including first to fourth holes designed by the combination of the templates and a fifth hole which is the hole selected from the existing golf courses.
  • the holes may be designed by template combination in the above-described manner so as to produce the user-defined golf course or specific holes of the existing golf courses may be included so as to design the user-defined golf course.
  • a golf course including 18 holes needs to be designed. However, all 18 holes do not need to be designed.
  • Some of 18 holes may be designed by template combination and the remaining holes may be configured by holes randomly selected from the existing golf courses so as to design the user-defined golf course.
  • the user-defined golf course designed as described above may be edited by the course editor 330 (see FIG. 3).
  • the order of holes configuring the user-defined golf course may be changed, a specific hole may be replaced with another hole, the background or green state of a specific hole, the position of the hole cup, the shape of the fair way, the lawn state of the rough or the kind of the hazard may be changed, or specific audio, video or image may be inserted into a specific hole.
  • a user accesses and logs in to a server (S10).
  • the CPU 100 extracts and confirms information about the logged-in user from the user information storage part 220.
  • the interface means for course design is executed (S40) and template data for course design is loaded (S50).
  • the user designs a golf course by combining various templates (see FIGS. 4 to 7) or selecting holes from the existing golf courses (see FIGS. 8 to 10).
  • the detailed matters of the designed golf course are edited using the course editor (S60).
  • the CPU determines whether or not a course mapping process of the designed golf course is performed (S90). If it is determined that the course mapping process is performed, image data of a golf course for golf simulation is generated according to the designed golf course (S100) and an operation such as a physical process of the golf course is performed (S110), thereby completing the user-defined golf course available for virtual golf simulation.
  • a process of inserting a specific entity may be performed with respect to the user-defined golf course (S120).
  • the user-defined golf course is stored in a database (S130).
  • the user may execute the user-defined golf course (UDC) in the virtual golf simulation apparatus and perform virtual golf simulation using the UDC.
  • UDC user-defined golf course
  • a user login step is performed in order to perform virtual golf simulation (S100).
  • the UDC is read.
  • a simulator receives information about the UDC list of the user from the server and displays the UDC list of the user (S210).
  • the UDC of the user that is, the data regarding the user-defined golf course is not stored in the storage unit of the simulation apparatus but is stored in the server.
  • the UDC of the user is received from the server and is then executed.
  • FIG. 13 shows a virtual golf simulation method according to another embodiment of the present invention. Since steps S100 to S220 of FIG. 13 are equal to steps S100 to S220 of FIG. 12, only the subsequent steps thereof will be described.
  • the virtual golf simulation apparatus receives design information of the UDC selected by the user, that is, design information indicating which templates are combined so as to configure holes of the UDC or which holes of the existing golf courses are included (S250).
  • the virtual golf simulation apparatus does not receive all data regarding the UDC but receives only brief information about the UDC so as to directly generate all data regarding the UDC based on the brief information.
  • the generated data regarding the UDC is loaded (S270) and virtual golf simulation is performed in the UDC (S280).

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L'invention concerne un appareil et un procédé pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur, un serveur pour produire un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur, et un procédé de simulation de golf virtuel utilisant un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur, qui peuvent permettre à un utilisateur de profiter d'une simulation de golf virtuel dans un parcours de golf défini par l'utilisateur produit par conception directe d'un espace virtuel dans lequel une partie de golf est jouée, c'est-à-dire, un trou d'un parcours de golf, de manière à susciter l'intérêt d'un utilisateur et permettre à l'utilisateur de profiter d'un tour de golf virtuel dans un parcours de golf unique.
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