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Video analysis tool for sports instruction

a technology for sports instruction and video analysis, applied in the field of video analysis, can solve the problems of delay in this type of approach, unsatisfactory aspects, and the golfer's significant learning curve in becoming competen

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-19
WONDER TECH
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"The present invention is about a new system for video analysis in golf instruction. The technical effects of this invention include the ability to capture and analyze a golfer's swing using video analysis, and to provide the analysis to the golfer for reference at a later date. The invention also addresses the issue of delay in providing feedback to the golfer through mail, as well as the difficulty of accessing video analysis while traveling or attending golf tournaments. The invention provides a solution for these shortcomings by allowing for the creation of electronic file folders and compressing the main file for uploading and decompressing it for viewing. The invention also allows for the batch conversion of file formats and provides a way for instructors to capture and analyze key points in a golfer's swing. Overall, the invention improves the efficiency and accessibility of video analysis in golf instruction."

Problems solved by technology

Unfortunately, most golfers experience a significant learning curve in becoming competent at the game.
Unfortunately, current implementations of video analysis have a number of shortcomings.
While this approach addresses the above noted need to some extent, it has some unsatisfactory aspects.
In particular, there is an inherent delay in this type of approach due to the need to mail the tape.
Perhaps most importantly, however, this approach does not work well for students who travel frequently and who may not have access to a tape player during their travel.
Given the popularity of golf among working professionals and the fact that such golfers may wish to review their lessons while they are away from home, this is a significant impediment to the use of this technology.

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example 1

[0036] This example illustrates a business model suitable for implementing the methodologies described herein in the field of golf instruction.

[0037] A business entity is provided which has a website associated therewith. The business entity has a plurality of clients (typically golf instructors) that submit video footage of their students' technique and / or of lessons given to their students. The video footage is submitted via the Internet by the clients to the business entity as media files. The business entity then assembles the media files into customized Instant Replay Media Viewer (IRMV) files. The IRMVs are executable files (.exe files), and are preferably organized and archived on the business entity's web site. These individual files preferably correspond to specific lessons given on specific dates. The files typically include movies, images, text, and interactive controls. The date of the lesson is preferably contained in the name of the executable file. All players and re...

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[0046] This example illustrates a process that may be used by a golf instructor or other client in the business model of EXAMPLE 1 to submit video footage of their students to the business entity.

[0047] The business entity makes available to its clients an upload template that enables the clients to compress and upload sets of video files (preferably in .avi format) and text files (preferably in .txt format) to a website. The video files will typically be video footage of a student's technique, and the text files may contain the client's comments on the student's technique.

[0048] A client records video footage (preferably in .avi format) of a student's swing from several different views. The text files (.txt) can be created in any word processing software, but are preferably created with WINDOWS NOTEPAD®, available commercially from Microsoft, Inc., Seattle, Wash. In one possible embodiment, the upload template is in the form of a single main folder which contains a series of subf...

example 3

[0061] This example illustrates a procedure that may be used to access files submitted by a client in a business model of the type described in EXAMPLE 1.

[0062] A single zip file is downloaded from the server, and uncompressed with WINZIP® file compression software using the following steps: [0063] (a) Right click on the zip file; [0064] (b) Choose WinZip; [0065] (c) Choose Extract to as shown in FIG. 7 below; [0066] (d) After applying the setting from FIG. 8 below, click on Extract.

The media for the lesson is now ready for programming.

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Abstract

A method for providing instruction to a student in golf or other sports is provided. In accordance with the method, a video file is received of the student practicing the sport. The video is then assembled into an executable viewer file accessible on a web site, and the student is notified when the viewer file is available on the web site.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 520,167, which was filed on Nov. 14, 2003, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention pertains generally to sports instruction, and more particularly to video analysis used in such instruction. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Today, more people play golf than any other outdoor sport. In fact, more than 16 million people play golf every year in the United States alone. The popularity of golf is further attested to by the large number of professional golf tournaments that are played every year, and by the extensive media coverage of those tournaments. [0004] Unfortunately, most golfers experience a significant learning curve in becoming competent at the game. In light of the popularity of golf as a sport, this has resulted in a significant demand for golf training. [0005] Over the course of time, ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00A63B69/36
CPCA63B24/0003A63B69/36A63B2243/0029A63B2225/20A63B2220/806A63B2102/32
Inventor DAY, STEVENRICHARD, ROBERT
Owner WONDER TECH