Training devices for trajectory-based sports

a technology of training devices and sports, applied in gymnastics, instruments, image enhancement, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the performance of players, coaches, broadcasters and spectators alike, and affecting the quality of the performan

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-04-18
PILLAR VISION
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Further, in general, it is often difficult, in a quantifiable manner, to classify and distinguish the performances between players of varying abilities or to distinguish between varying performances by the same player, in regards to answering the questions, such as, why is player 1 good while player 2 is average, why does the performance of a player vary so much, what is a quantifiable different between two performances?
The intangible nature of describing in a quantifiable manner the differences between performances in a sporting environment can be frustrating to players, coaches, broadcasters and spectators alike.

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[0033]Reference will now be made in detail to representative embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the following descriptions are not intended to limit the embodiments to one preferred embodiment. To the contrary, it is intended to cover alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as can be included within the spirit and scope of the described embodiments as defined by the appended claims.

[0034]The following figures, 1A, 1B and 1C show the effect of the entry angle of the shot on the size of the make / miss zone. In FIG. 1A, the success criterion that leads to make miss / zones, 302a-302e, include shots that hit the rim and went in as well as shots that didn't hit the rim and went in. In FIG. 1B, the success criterion that leads to make / miss zones, 303a-303e, include only shots that don't hit the rim. For 302a-302e and 303a-303e, any shot where the center of the basketball passes through the make zone as it enter the basketball hoop is predi...

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Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) from co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 286,474, filed Dec. 15, 2010, titled “TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS,” which is incorporated by reference and for all purpose.[0002]This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 127,744, filed May 27, 2008, by Marty, et al, title, “Stereoscopic Image Capture with Performance Outcome Prediction in Sporting Environments,” which is incorporated in its entirety and for all purposes.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates generally to devices and systems for sports training and entertainment and more specifically to a trajectory detection and feed back systems and outcome prediction in sporting environments.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]In sports, player performance is primarily results based. A player is said to be a good play...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B69/00
CPCA63B24/0021G06T7/2093A63B69/0071A63B69/3658A63B2024/0028A63B2024/0034A63B2024/0037A63B2024/0078A63B2071/0625A63B2220/806A63B2220/807A63B2220/89A63B2225/20A63B2225/50A63B2243/0029A63B2243/0037A63B24/0075A63B2102/32G06T7/20G06T2207/30224G06T2207/30241G06T7/70A63B24/0062A63B63/083A63B71/0669A63B2024/0025A63B2024/0053A63B2024/0056A63B2063/086A63B2208/0204A63B2220/17A63B2220/80A63B2220/833A63B2220/836
Inventor MARTY, ALAN W.EDWARDS, THOMAS A.CARTER, JOHN
Owner PILLAR VISION
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