Golf control system

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a golf control system for an indoor golf course, the golf control system being capable of improving the sense of presence and immersion with a simple configuration. [Solution] A golf control system (30) for an indoor golf course (10) is provided with: a projection control unit that performs a projection map in an area that can be visually recognized by a player in a room; a storage unit that stores the content (40) of the projection map; and a voice control unit that determines or outputs a modeled voice, the content (40) including a moving image associated with the voice.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a golf control system for an indoor golf course. Background Art

[0002] In the past, an indoor golf course is known, which is equipped indoors with: a measuring device that measures the impact of a player hitting a golf ball with a golf club; a camera device that captures the swing trajectory of the golf club; a screen that displays a virtual golf course; and a display device that can display the measurement results of the measuring device and the camera image of the camera device (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

[0003] The golf control system described in Patent Document 1 is a technology that stores images captured by a camera device in a server, and when a user selects a still image related to a swing action on a list, provides a swing action video linked to the still image, thereby providing a variety of golf-related content to many people and arousing the interest of users. Prior art literature Patent Literature

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-512032 Summary of the invention Technical problem to be solved by the invention

[0005] The golf control system described in Patent Document 1 is merely a technology that stores swing action images and the like in a server and makes them public, so there is still room for improvement in order to obtain player satisfaction. In particular, although indoor golf courses have advantages unique to indoor environments, they are closed spaces, so there is still room for improvement in terms of improving the player's sense of presence and immersion compared to outdoor golf courses in real space.

[0006] Therefore, a golf control system for an indoor golf course that can improve the sense of presence and immersion with a simple structure is desired. Technical means to solve technical problems

[0007] The golf control system according to the present invention has a characteristic structure in that it is a golf control system for an indoor golf course, the indoor golf course comprising: a measuring device for measuring the impact of a player hitting a golf ball with a golf club; a camera device for photographing the swing trajectory of the golf club; a screen for displaying a virtual golf course; a display device for displaying the measurement result of the measuring device and the camera image of the camera device; and an evaluation unit for performing an evaluation related to the swing of the player based on the measurement result of the measuring device; the golf control system comprises: a projection control unit for performing projection mapping in an area in the room that can be visually recognized by the player; a storage unit for storing the content of the projection mapping; and a voice control unit for discriminating or outputting a patterned voice, the content of which includes a dynamic image associated with the voice.

[0008] In this structure, in addition to the screen displaying the virtual golf course, there is also a projection control unit that performs projection mapping in the area that can be visually recognized by indoor players, so it is possible to display a variety of contents compared to a normal indoor golf course. In addition, since projection mapping only requires adding a projector to an existing indoor golf course, it is simple.

[0009] In addition, the content of the projection mapping stored in the storage unit in this structure includes a dynamic image, which is associated with these "patterned voices" based on the habitual characteristics of sports such as golf, which are basically played by four people (more than two people), and the patterned voices are often shouted to each other between peer competitors. Therefore, for example, "nice shot", "good shot", "great shot", "excellent shot", "fore", "nice birdy", "nice par" and other "patterned voices" are triggered by peer competitors, and the voice control unit recognizes and distinguishes or outputs the patterned voice, so that the dynamic image associated with the voice is provided to the player on the projection mapping display surface in the indoor golf course together with the sound effects associated with the dynamic image. Through this function, the player can obtain a sense of presence and immersion, and improve the excitement of indoor golf. In addition, peer competitors can increase the fun and excitement of their companions by daring to (regardless of the content of the shot) to raise the excitement of the player.

[0010] In this way, a golf control system for an indoor golf course can be provided that can enhance the sense of presence and immersion with a simple structure.

[0011] Another characteristic configuration is that the speech includes speech related to the evaluation result of the evaluation unit.

[0012] According to this configuration, "patterned voices" such as "nice shot", "good shot", "great shot", "excellent shot", "fore", "nice birdy", and "nice par" are included as voices associated with the evaluation results of the evaluation unit. Therefore, even when a player plays a game alone, the golf control system can identify the voices mechanically uttered through the evaluation of the evaluation unit and display a dynamic image associated with the voices as projection mapping.

[0013] Another characteristic structure is that the dynamic image includes scenery and people. In addition, the dynamic image may also include an image representing sound effects and the associated sound effects. As an example of an image or sound effect representing a sound effect, an example of an animated dynamic image played for a few seconds when a par or birdie is obtained and an example of a sound effect such as applause can be cited.

[0014] If scenery and people are included in the dynamic image associated with the voice as in the present configuration, it will be possible to feel as if one is enjoying outdoor golf with a friend, further improving the sense of presence and immersion that is often lacking in indoor golf courses.

[0015] Another characteristic configuration is that the projection control unit performs the projection mapping on at least one of a side surface and a top surface adjacent to the screen.

[0016] If projection mapping is performed on at least one of the side and top surfaces adjacent to the screen as in this structure, there is no need to newly set up a screen for image projection, and the sense of presence and immersion can be improved at a low cost. In an indoor golf course, in order to prevent the ball from flying out and damaging the wall surface (or top surface) when the player hits the ball by mistake, there is usually a tendency to set a mat with impact absorption function on the side and top surface of the front screen, and the projection mapping can also be projected on the left and right mat surfaces.

[0017] Another characteristic structure is that the content includes a non-fungible token that can be circulated on the blockchain.

[0018] If a non-fungible token that can be circulated on the blockchain is included in the content as in this structure, the ownership of the content can be easily bought and sold, and for example, professional golfers can engage in activities as motion picture producers, which can infiltrate golf culture.

[0019] Another characteristic structure is that the device further includes a display control unit that enables the display device to selectively display the category of the content.

[0020] If the categories of content are displayed in a selectable manner as in this configuration, the player can enjoy indoor golf by selecting content that matches his or her interests. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the layout of an indoor golf course. Figure 2 It is a block diagram of the golf control system. Figure 3 It is a flowchart of the golf control system. Figure 4 This is a diagram showing an example of a content selection screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the golf control system according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention.

[0023] like Figure 1 As shown, the indoor golf course 10 is installed in an indoor compartment 11 having a space of a predetermined size formed by a front wall 12, side walls 13, and a ceiling 14. The indoor golf course 10 includes a measuring device 15, a camera 16, a screen 17, a display device 18, and an evaluation unit 34 (see Figure 2 ).

[0024] The measuring device 15 is a device for measuring the impact of a golf ball hit by a player using a golf club. The measuring device 15 may be, for example, configured to include an infrared sensor or any other method. The camera device 16 is a device for photographing the swing trajectory of the golf club and is configured to include various camera units. The screen 17 is a screen for displaying a virtual golf course and is disposed on the front wall 12 or the like. The display device 18 is a liquid crystal monitor or the like that displays the measurement results of the measuring device 15 and the image captured by the camera device 16.

[0025] The indoor golf course 10 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of projectors 19 installed on a ceiling surface 14 , and a virtual golf course can be displayed on a screen 17 by using the plurality of projectors 19 .

[0026] The screen 17 includes a first screen 21, a second screen 22, and a third screen 23. The first screen 21 is disposed on the front wall 12. The second screen 22 is disposed on the side surface 13 adjacent to the right side of the front wall 12, and the third screen 23 is disposed on the side surface 13 adjacent to the left side of the front wall 12.

[0027] The first screen 21 is composed of one screen element or a plurality of screen elements arranged in parallel. In addition, when the first screen 21 is a transmissive screen and is made of a plurality of screen element materials, the golf ball hit by the player passes through the plurality of screen elements.

[0028] The first screen 21 is configured to have a cushioning member on the back side of one screen element, and the golf ball is cushioned by the cushioning member and falls on the ground F. In addition, the golf ball that falls on the ground F may be returned to the hitting position 70 by a ball transfer device (not shown) built into the ground F of the indoor compartment 11 and supplied again.

[0029] exist Figure 1 The indoor golf course 10 shown in the figure is provided with three projectors 19, namely, a first projector 19a, a second projector 19b, and a third projector 19c. The first projector 19a is arranged at the center of the top surface 14 in the left-right direction and projects an image onto a first screen 21. The second projector 19b is arranged on the left side of the first projector 19a and projects an image onto a second screen 22. The third projector 19c is arranged on the right side of the first projector 19a and projects an image onto a third screen 23. The three projectors 19a, 19b, and 19c can all be operated by a golf control system 30.

[0030] Virtual golf simulation images such as a golf course and its background and a moving image of a golf ball are projected by the first projector 19a on the first screen 21. Content 40 including virtual images of fellow golfers is projected on the second screen 22 and / or the third screen 23. In addition, an image corresponding to the golf course projected on the first screen 21 may be projected on the second screen 22 and the third screen 23.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the golf control system 30 includes a communication unit 31, a storage unit 32, a dynamic image management unit 33, and a control unit 35. The golf control system 30 can obtain evaluation results from an evaluation unit 34 provided in the indoor golf course 10. The golf control system 30 includes, for example, a processor such as a microcomputer, a peripheral circuit such as a memory, and the like. Moreover, each function is realized by cooperation with these hardware and a program executed on a processor such as a computer. The golf control system 30 is, for example, arranged in parallel with the measuring device 15 (see FIG. 1 ). Figure 1 ) is constructed in a housing. In addition, the evaluation unit 34 can also be built into the golf control system 30.

[0032] The communication unit 31 transmits and receives data between servers (not shown) via a network such as the Internet 50 (including both wireless and wired networks). The storage unit 32 stores various information data related to the virtual golf course, content 40 of projection mapping, etc. The content 40 includes voice associated with the evaluation result of the evaluation unit 34 described later and a dynamic image associated with the voice. In addition, the content 40 may also include a dynamic image associated with the voice and a sound effect associated with the dynamic image.

[0033] The voice included in the content 40 refers to "patterned voices" such as shouts of virtual fellow golfers, such as "nice shot", "good shot", "excellent", "nice out", "nice recovery", "nice on", "nice putt", "fore", "nice birdy", "nice par", etc. In addition, the dynamic image associated with the voice is, for example, a situation where virtual fellow golfers (for example, multiple people) shout. In addition, the above-mentioned shouts are just examples, and other shouts may also be used.

[0034] The dynamic image management unit 33 manages the content 40 of the dynamic image used for projection mapping. The dynamic image management unit 33 manages the purchase or sale of the circulated content 40 on the blockchain network 51 described later. The evaluation unit 34 performs an evaluation related to the player's swing based on the measurement result of the measuring device 15. The control unit 35 has a voice control unit 36, a projection control unit 37, and a display control unit 38. The voice control unit 36 ​​determines or outputs a patterned voice. The projection control unit 37 controls the operation of the second projector 19b and / or the third projector 19c in order to project the content 40. The display control unit 38 performs control to cause the display device 18 to display a content selection screen described later.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, in the indoor golf course 10, a hitting position 70 for golf swing is provided on the ground F. The hitting position 70 is composed of a golf mat having an artificial grass on the upper surface, and has a golf ball placement space 71 in the left and right central parts. The player of the indoor golf course 10 enters the hitting position 70 and hits the golf ball placed in the placement space 71 with a golf club. The hit golf ball flies toward the first screen 21, passes through the first screen 21, or stays on the ground F near the first screen 21 due to the impact absorption effect of the first screen 21.

[0036] The motion of the golf ball hit by the player is captured by a camera included in the camera device 16. The measuring device 15 measures the impact (hitting speed or hitting angle, etc.) of the golf ball hit by the player using the golf club. The simulated image of the golf ball based on the measurement result of the measuring device 15 is embedded in the virtual golf course image and projected from the first projector 19a to the first screen 21. Thus, the player can play simulated golf using the virtual golf course displayed on the first screen 21.

[0037] On the second screen 22 (side 13), a dynamic image of a fellow golfer or the like corresponding to the player's shot is projected as content 40 by projection mapping. In addition, a voice corresponding to the image of the fellow golfer or the like as content 40 is emitted. The voice is generated from a speaker arranged, for example, near the measuring device 15. The position of the speaker is not limited to the vicinity of the measuring device 15 and can be changed appropriately. If the content 40 is a dynamic image including a virtual fellow golfer, shouts such as "nice shot", "good shot", "excellent", "nice out", "nice on", "nice putt", and "fore" are emitted as voice. For example, as Figure 1 As shown, a text such as "Nice shot!" may be displayed together with the above-mentioned voice in a moving image including a fellow golfer as content 40 .

[0038] The content 40 is not limited to the dynamic images of virtual fellow golfers, but may also be the practice dynamic images of professional golfers, etc. In the case where the content 40 is the practice dynamic image, the speaker emits a voice corresponding to the practice dynamic image. Figure 1 In the example shown, the images of the fellow golfers, etc. are not displayed on the third screen 23 (the side surface 13 on the left), but the images of the fellow golfers, etc. may be projected on the third screen 23 (the side surface 13) instead of the second screen 22 (the side surface 13). In addition, the images of the fellow golfers, etc. may be projected on the top surface 14 by projection mapping.

[0039] like Figure 2As shown, the above-mentioned content 40 includes a non-fungible token (NFT) that can be circulated on the blockchain. Therefore, the content 40 can be provided from a user terminal 60, etc., and can be circulated through the blockchain network 51. The user terminal 60 can be a PC, a tablet computer or a smart phone, without particular limitation. Specifically, the blockchain network 51 exists on the Internet 50 and is composed of multiple nodes (not shown) that share a blockchain. Each node included in the blockchain network 51 can circulate the content 40 using a non-fungible token (NFT), for example, by storing various information such as information sent from a transaction management server (not shown) and transaction history records of non-fungible tokens (NFT) in the blockchain.

[0040] Figure 3 The execution flow of the golf control system 30 is shown. Figure 4 An example of a content selection screen displayed on the display device 18 is shown. The flow shown below is executed by the control unit 35 (the audio control unit 36, the projection control unit 37, or the display control unit 38).

[0041] The voice control unit 36 ​​discriminates or outputs a patterned voice. Here, the projection mapping content 40 stored in the storage unit 32 can include a dynamic image, which is associated with a "patterned voice" based on the fact that the game is basically played by four (or more than two) people, and the competitors often shout out patterned voices to each other, which is a habitual feature of a sport such as golf. Therefore, for example, "nice shot", "good shot", "great shot", "excellent shot", "fore", "nice birdy", "nice par" and other "patterned voices" are triggered by the player or the competitor, and the voice control unit 36 ​​outputs the patterned voice, and the dynamic image associated with the voice is provided to the player on the projection mapping display surface (at least one of the side surface 13 and the top surface 14) in the indoor golf course 10 together with the sound effect associated with the dynamic image.

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, in step #11, it is confirmed whether to execute projection mapping (PM). In step #11, if it is selected to execute projection mapping (PM) (Yes), then in step #12, the content selection screen is displayed on the display device 18 (refer to Figure 4 ).

[0043] exist Figure 4In the example shown, the content selection screen is composed of a first screen 18A, a second screen 18B, and a third screen 18C. In the first screen 18A, two selection menus of "natural one-piece type" and "individual practice type" are displayed. Here, "natural one-piece type" means displaying a fellow player in a game style that imitates playing outdoor golf with a partner. On the other hand, "individual practice type" means displaying a practicing player in a game style that imitates playing 18-hole practice.

[0044] If "natural integration type" is selected in the first screen 18A, the second screen 18B is displayed, and the age category of the companion players "youth", "middle-aged", "elderly", the gender composition of the companion players ("male group", "female group", "mixed group"), etc. can be selected. On the other hand, if "individual practice type" is selected in the first screen 18A, the third screen 18C is displayed, and the category of the practicing player ("amateur golfer" or "professional golfer"), the gender ("male" or "female"), etc. can be selected. These content selection screens (18A, 18B, 18C) are examples and can be changed as appropriate.

[0045] In step #15, if you use Figure 4 If the content 40 is selected on the content selection screen (18A, 18B, 18C) or the like (Yes), then in step #16, the player's swing evaluation can be performed by the evaluation unit 34. Therefore, the player can start the simulated golf using the content 40 from here.

[0046] The player performs a golf swing, and the above-mentioned swing evaluation is performed in step #16. In step #17, a dynamic image (content 40) is read out from the storage unit 32 based on the voice associated with the evaluation result of the evaluation unit 34. In this step #17, it can also be the following method: either the player or the fellow competitor makes a "patterned voice", and the voice control unit 36 ​​recognizes and determines the voice or outputs the "patterned voice" separately, thereby reading out the dynamic image (content 40) associated with the voice from the storage unit 32. In this case, it is a way of using indoor golf for the player and the fellow competitor to enjoy it together. Next, in step #18, projection mapping (PM) based on the dynamic image (content 40) called from the storage unit 32 is performed. In step #18, a "patterned voice" or effect sound (applause, etc.) corresponding to the dynamic image is also emitted from the speaker.

[0047] Next, in step #19, the control unit 35 determines whether to continue the projection mapping (PM). This determination may be made by a game continuation operation based on the player using the display device 18, or may be made only by the continuation operation of the projection mapping (PM). In step #19, if the projection mapping (PM) is continued (Yes), the process returns to before step #16 and continues the process from step #16 to step #18. On the other hand, in step #19, if the projection mapping (PM) is not continued (No), the indoor golf is ended.

[0048] In addition, in step #11, if the execution of projection mapping (PM) is not selected (No), in step #13, normal indoor golf is executed. Thereafter, in step #14, if the player selects "Continue" (Yes), the process returns to step #13 and continues "normal indoor golf". On the other hand, in step #14, if the player does not select "Continue" (No), indoor golf ends.

[0049] Thus, the golf control system 30 includes, in addition to the first screen 21 of the front wall 12 for displaying the virtual golf course, a projection control unit 37 for performing projection mapping on an area (the second screen 22 and / or the third screen 23 of the side 13) or the top surface 14 that can be visually recognized by indoor players, and thus can display a variety of contents 40 compared to a conventional indoor golf course. Furthermore, since projection mapping is performed by simply adding projectors 19b and 19c to the existing indoor golf course 10, it is simple.

[0050] Furthermore, the projection mapping content 40 stored in the storage unit 32 includes voices associated with the evaluation results of the evaluation unit 34 and dynamic images associated with the voices. Therefore, for example, voices associated with golf shots such as "nice shot", "good shot", "great shot", "excellent shot", and "fore" and dynamic images associated with the voices can be provided to the player through projection mapping. As a result, the player can feel the illusion of playing golf on an outdoor golf course, can obtain a sense of presence and immersion, and increase the excitement of indoor golf.

[0051] Furthermore, if the dynamic image associated with the voice projected onto the side 13 includes scenery and people as in the present embodiment, one can feel as if he or she is enjoying outdoor golf with his or her friends, thereby further improving the sense of presence and immersion that is often lacking in the indoor golf course 10 .

[0052] Furthermore, if projection mapping is performed on the side surfaces 13, 13 adjacent to the front wall 12 (first screen 21) as in the present embodiment, there is no need to provide a new screen for image projection on the side surfaces 13, 13, thereby improving the sense of presence and immersion at a low cost.

[0053] [Other embodiments] (1) The dynamic image of the projection mapping projected onto the side surface 13 by the second projector 19b or the third projector 19c may not include scenery but only characters. In addition, the scenery may also include the movement of the surrounding environment such as animals or clouds. The dynamic image may also include an image representing sound effects and associated sound effects. As an example of an image representing sound effects or sound effects, an example of an animated dynamic image played for a few seconds when a par or birdie is obtained and an example of sound effects such as applause can be cited.

[0054] (2) In the above-mentioned embodiment, an example in which three projectors 19 are installed in the indoor partition 11 is shown, but the projectors 19 may be two, namely, the first projector 19a for projecting an image on the front wall 12 and the second projector 19b for projecting an image on either the left and right side surfaces 13, 13. In addition, the second projector 19b may be configured to be able to change the direction of the projection lens so that the projection mapped image can be projected on one or the other of the left and right side surfaces 13, 13 or the top surface 14.

[0055] (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the front wall 12 is set as the center, the side surface 13 provided adjacent to the right side of the front wall 12 is used as the second screen 22, and the side surface 13 provided adjacent to the left side of the front wall 12 is used as the third screen 23. Instead, screens similar to the first screen 21 may be provided on the left and right side surfaces 13, 13.

[0056] (4) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the content 40 circulated in the blockchain network 51 is described, but it is also possible to have content 40 that is not circulated in the blockchain network 51.

[0057] (5) In the above-described embodiment, the categories of the content 40 are selectably displayed on the display device 18. However, it is also possible to display predetermined content 40 without selecting the category of the content 40. In this case, the content 40 may be determined by using artificial intelligence or the like to determine the player's interests. [Industrial Applicability]

[0058] The present invention can be widely applied to golf control systems of indoor golf courses. Description of Reference Numerals

[0059] 10. Indoor Golf Course 12: Front wall 13: Side 14: Top surface 15: Measuring device 16: Camera device 17: Screen 18: Display device 19: Projector 21: First Screen 22: Second Screen 23: Third Screen 30: Golf Control System 32: Storage 34: Evaluation Department 36: Voice control department 37: Projection Control Department 38: Display control unit 40: Content 51: Blockchain Network

Claims

1. A golf control system, which is a golf control system for an indoor golf course, the indoor golf course comprising: a measuring device, the measuring device measures the impact of a player hitting a golf ball with a golf club; a camera device, the camera device photographs the swing trajectory of the golf club; a screen, the screen displays a virtual golf course; a display device capable of displaying the measurement result of the measuring device and the captured image of the imaging device; and an evaluation unit that performs an evaluation related to the swing of the player based on the measurement result of the measuring device; The golf control system comprises: a projection control unit that performs projection mapping in an area in the room that can be visually recognized by the player; a storage unit, the storage unit storing the content of the projection mapping; as well as A voice control unit that identifies or outputs patterned voices that golf players habitually make to each other; The content includes a dynamic image associated with the voice and a sound effect associated with the dynamic image; The projection control unit selects the content from the storage unit based on at least one of the voice identified by the voice control unit from the utterance of the player or the player's companion and the voice output from the voice control unit, and executes the projection mapping according to the content.

2. The golf control system according to claim 1, The speech includes speech related to an evaluation result of the evaluation unit.

3. The golf control system according to claim 1 or 2, The moving image includes scenery and people.

4. The golf control system according to claim 1 or 2, The projection control unit performs the projection mapping on at least one of a side surface and a top surface adjacent to the screen.

5. The golf control system according to claim 1 or 2, The content includes non-fungible tokens that can circulate on the blockchain.

6. The golf control system according to claim 1 or 2, The golf control system further includes a display control unit that causes the display device to selectively display the category of the content.

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