Billiard enthusiasts nationwide grade ranking evaluation and score following judgment system

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of image recognition, in particular to a billiard enthusiast nationwide gear ranking evaluation and score following judgment system, which comprises an image acquisition module for capturing the table top state and the action of a batter in real time; the AI processing unit is used for analyzing a ball hitting track, predicting a ball path and judging violation; the gear point evaluation platform is used for calculating player points and gear levels; the score tracking master module supports multi-person score tracking rule modeling and is used for settling scores and generating a settlement report; the display module is used for displaying competition scores and foul information in real time; according to the score evaluation platform, the grades and scores of players are dynamically calculated based on AI analysis data, and a nationwide unified amateur billiard level evaluation system is established, so that enthusiasts can know real rankings of the enthusiasts in three levels of nationwide, province and city through objective data; therefore, the dispute problem caused by dependence on manual scoring in the prior art and the pain point that level evaluation of amateur players lacks a standard basis are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of image recognition technology, and in particular to a national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts. Background Technology

[0002] In the current domestic billiards scene, amateur enthusiasts and billiard hall operations generally rely on manual judgment and traditional scoring methods. For example, in the chasing game, players usually use playing cards or manual scoreboards to count scores, while the evaluation of players' level is mostly based on subjective experience or non-standardized folk rules, lacking a unified quantitative system. Although some billiard halls have tried to introduce basic equipment such as electronic scoreboards, their functions are limited to simple score display and cannot achieve automated judgment and data analysis.

[0003] In point-scoring matches, due to the complexity of the rules and the involvement of multiple parties, manual scoring is prone to errors due to negligence or disputes, which can affect the fairness of the game. At the same time, the level assessment of amateur players lacks scientific basis, and it is difficult to reflect their true technical ability based solely on win-loss records or local match results. Furthermore, it is impossible to achieve horizontal comparisons across the country. These limitations not only hinder the standardized development of billiards but also reduce the enthusiasm of enthusiasts to participate in the competition.

[0004] Therefore, in response to the above problems, this invention proposes a national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts. By combining hardware and software, it realizes automated shot judgment, accurate scoring and national ranking calculation, thereby filling the technological gap in intelligent management of billiards in China. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To overcome the lack of a standardized system for evaluating the level of amateur players, this invention proposes a national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts.

[0006] The technical solution of this invention is: a national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts, comprising:

[0007] An image acquisition module, deployed above the table, is used to capture the table surface status and the player's movements in real time.

[0008] The AI ​​processing unit, connected to the image acquisition module, is used to analyze the ball trajectory, predict the ball path, and determine violations.

[0009] The tier-based points evaluation platform calculates player points and tier levels based on the output data of the AI ​​processing unit.

[0010] The "Pursuit Master" module supports multi-player pursuit rule modeling, used for score calculation and generating settlement reports;

[0011] The display module shows the game's scores and foul information in real time.

[0012] Preferably, the image acquisition module includes a table tennis panoramic camera group and an edge computing device. The table tennis panoramic camera group uses a wide-angle lens to cover the entire area of ​​the table surface, capturing the motion trajectory and stationary position of the cue ball and the target ball in real time. All video streams are transmitted to the AI ​​processing unit through the edge computing device.

[0013] Preferably, the AI ​​processing unit includes a violation detection module, which uses an image acquisition module to identify violations such as incorrect shot order, potting the cue ball, and failure to hit the cushion.

[0014] Preferably, the graded scoring evaluation platform includes a spherical test library, which includes 20 standardized test scenarios to test the billiards skills of amateur players using different spherical shapes.

[0015] Preferably, the gear score evaluation platform also includes a dynamic scoring algorithm, which evaluates the gear and score of amateur players based on various spherical shapes and simulated table clearing spherical shapes.

[0016] Preferably, the ranking and points evaluation platform also includes a ranking generation module, which generates rankings in three dimensions: city, province, and country. Once the amateur players' ranking and points tests are completed, the ranking generation module will immediately rank the amateur players nationwide, provincially, and city based on their points.

[0017] Preferably, the chasing master module includes a chasing mode configuration module, which has a built-in library of various gameplay rules and supports billiard hall administrators to customize rule parameters.

[0018] Preferably, the scoring master module also includes a custom score allocation unit and a referee unit. The custom score allocation unit records the scores of multiple players through a preset algorithm and supports score weight adjustment under different rules for various gameplay modes. The referee unit monitors foul behavior in real time through an image acquisition module and an AI processing unit. When a foul behavior is detected, it immediately triggers a voice broadcast, updates the score on the display module, and automatically records the video clip of the foul to the cloud database.

[0019] Preferably, the display module includes a real-time scoreboard, which synchronously displays the score changes of the players in the current match.

[0020] Preferably, the system also includes a tournament organization function, which allows amateur billiards clubs to accurately estimate and judge the skill level of amateur players based on their ranking and points, and the tournament organizers to organize the competition according to the skill level of the amateur players.

[0021] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0022] 1. The points-based evaluation platform dynamically calculates players' rankings and points based on AI-analyzed data, establishing a nationally unified amateur billiards level assessment system. This allows enthusiasts to understand their true ranking across the national, provincial, and municipal levels through objective data, thereby solving the problems of disputes caused by reliance on manual scoring in existing technologies and the lack of standardized basis for amateur player level assessment.

[0023] 2. By capturing the table status and ball-striking actions in real time through the image acquisition module, and combining it with the AI ​​processing unit to identify violations such as incorrect shot order, cue ball pocketing, and failure to hit the cushion, human error can be completely eliminated, thereby ensuring the accuracy of score settlement in chasing games. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the system framework of this invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of the present invention, but not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Please see Figure 1 This invention provides an embodiment: a national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts, comprising:

[0027] An image acquisition module, deployed above the table, is used to capture the table surface status and the player's movements in real time.

[0028] The AI ​​processing unit, connected to the image acquisition module, is used to analyze the ball trajectory, predict the ball path, and determine violations.

[0029] The tier-based points evaluation platform calculates player points and tier levels based on the output data of the AI ​​processing unit.

[0030] The "Pursuit Master" module supports multi-player pursuit rule modeling, used for score calculation and generating settlement reports;

[0031] The display module shows the game's scores and foul information in real time.

[0032] Furthermore, the system first uses an image acquisition module deployed above the table to capture the table surface status and the player's movements in real time. Then, an AI processing unit analyzes the acquired image data to perform shot trajectory analysis, shot path prediction, and violation judgment. The processed data is then output to a ranking and scoring platform, which calculates the player's score and ranking level in real time. Simultaneously, the "Pursuit Master" module models a multi-player pursuit rule and, combined with data such as the number of balls hit and the type of foul identified by the AI ​​processing unit, calculates the score and generates a settlement report including win / loss information. Finally, a display module presents the match score, ranking changes, and foul details in real time, forming a closed-loop system from data acquisition and intelligent analysis to visual feedback. Each module is connected via data flow to achieve automated evaluation and refereeing functions for billiards competitions. This invention achieves automated refereeing of the match process through machine vision and AI algorithms, accurately identifying violations such as incorrect shot order and potting the cue ball. A standardized scoring system establishes a nationally unified standard for evaluating billiards skill levels, ensuring the smoothness and fairness of pursuit matches. Overall, it solves the problem of traditional billiards competitions relying on manual judgment, providing amateur enthusiasts with a scientific platform for evaluating their competitive level.

[0033] Furthermore, the system achieves all-round table monitoring through an image acquisition module consisting of a panoramic camera group and an edge computing device. The wide-angle lens ensures coverage of the entire table area, capturing the movement trajectory and stationary position of the cue ball and the target ball in real time. The edge computing device transmits the acquired high-definition video to the AI ​​processing unit. This invention solves the blind spot problem of a single lens through the wide-angle coverage of multiple cameras, thereby ensuring that key actions such as the cue ball's movement and the collision with the target ball are captured without omission. This distributed architecture is particularly suitable for commercial billiard hall scenarios with multiple billiard tables operating concurrently.

[0034] The AI ​​processing unit includes a violation detection module, which uses an image acquisition module to identify violations such as incorrect shot order, potting the cue ball, and failure to hit the cushion.

[0035] Furthermore, firstly, the system uses a target detection network to locate the position coordinates of all balls on the table in real time and label their numbers, establishing a time-series database of ball motion trajectories. Secondly, it uses a behavior recognition model to analyze the contact relationship between the cue ball and the target ball at the moment of impact. When a target ball not designated by the current striker is detected to be hit first, it is immediately marked as an incorrect striking order. For violations involving the cue ball being pocketed, the system combines pocket area monitoring with cue ball trajectory prediction to generate a prediction signal 300ms before the cue ball is pocketed. For violations involving the cue ball not touching the cushion, the system calculates the contact point between the cue ball's trajectory after hitting the target ball and the cushion. When the system detects that the cue ball has not contacted any cushion after hitting the target ball and has not pocketed, it automatically triggers a violation record. This invention meets the needs of different competition standards through parameterized rule configuration. In particular, it can achieve millisecond-level rule switching for games with large rule differences, such as Chinese eight-ball and snooker. It supports real-time voice broadcast warnings and facilitates post-match dispute arbitration. This intelligent violation detection mechanism increases the referee's response speed to 20 times that of a human referee and avoids inconsistencies in judgment caused by human factors.

[0036] The graded scoring evaluation platform includes a spherical test library, which contains 20 standardized test scenarios to test the billiards skills of amateur enthusiasts using different spherical shapes.

[0037] The gear score evaluation platform also includes a dynamic score algorithm, which evaluates the gear and score of amateur players based on various spherical shapes and simulated table clearing spherical shapes.

[0038] Furthermore, the system uses a ball shape test library and dynamic scoring algorithm in the level-based scoring evaluation platform to accurately assess the skill level of billiards enthusiasts. The ball shape test library has more than 20 preset standardized test scenarios, covering ball shape configurations of different difficulty levels such as straight shots, angled shots, and combination shots. Each test scenario has a corresponding benchmark score and completion time limit. When a player selects a test mode, the system monitors the shot process in real time through the image acquisition module. The AI ​​processing unit automatically scores based on factors such as the order in which the target balls enter the pockets and the accuracy of the cue ball's position. The dynamic scoring algorithm comprehensively considers the completion of the test scenario and the performance of clearing the table in actual combat simulation to generate the tester's level-based score.

[0039] The ranking and points evaluation platform also includes a ranking generation module, which generates leaderboards in three dimensions: city, province, and country. Once the amateur players' ranking and points tests are completed, the ranking generation module will immediately rank the amateur players nationwide, provincially, and city based on their points.

[0040] The chasing master module includes a chasing mode configuration module, which has a built-in library of various gameplay rules and supports billiard hall administrators to customize rule parameters.

[0041] The "Catch-Up Master" module also includes a custom score allocation unit and a referee unit. The custom score allocation unit records the scores of multiple players through a preset algorithm and supports score weight adjustments under different rules for various gameplay modes. The referee unit monitors foul behavior in real time through an image acquisition module and an AI processing unit. When a foul is detected, it immediately triggers a voice broadcast, updates the score on the display module, and automatically records the foul video clip to the cloud database.

[0042] Furthermore, the system achieves intelligent management of multi-player chasing matches through the chasing mode configuration module, custom score allocation unit, and referee unit within the chasing master module. The chasing mode configuration module has a built-in rule library containing multiple mainstream gameplay modes, allowing billiard hall administrators to customize various rule parameters such as win / loss conditions and penalty points for fouls through a graphical interface. The custom score allocation unit adopts a dynamic weighting algorithm, automatically matching the scoring calculation model according to the gameplay rules selected by the players, recording the scores of multiple players in real time, and supporting score weight adjustments under special rules, such as setting custom rules like "double the penalty for a missed shot" or "clear the table reward". The referee unit uses a closed-loop monitoring system built through an image acquisition module and an AI processing unit to identify ball-hitting fouls in real time. When violations such as the cue ball not hitting the cushion or incorrect shot order are detected, the system simultaneously triggers a triple response mechanism within 200 milliseconds—playing a directional voice warning through the venue's audio system and displaying a flashing icon on the display module to indicate the specific type of foul.

[0043] The display module includes a real-time scoreboard, which synchronously displays the score changes of the players in the current match.

[0044] The system also includes event organization functions. Amateur billiards clubs can accurately estimate and judge the level of amateur players by their ranking and points, and the organizers can organize the competition based on the level of the amateur players.

[0045] Furthermore, the workflow of the gear evaluation method of the present invention will be described in detail:

[0046] The system first displays a visual menu of 20 standardized test scenarios to the player through the display module. These scenarios include ball configurations of different difficulty levels, such as straight shots, angled shots, and combination shots. After the player selects a specific test item via the touch screen or mobile APP, the AI ​​processing unit immediately retrieves the corresponding 3D model data of the ball and controls the automatic ball placement device of the control table to complete the standardized ball arrangement. At the same time, the image acquisition module starts multi-angle calibration to ensure that the initial state of the table is completely consistent with the preset test conditions.

[0047] When a player begins to strike the ball, a panoramic camera array deployed above the table captures the movement trajectories of the cue ball and the target ball in real time. Edge computing devices simultaneously perform image preprocessing, and the AI ​​processing unit analyzes parameters such as striking force, spin application, and collision angle in real time through convolutional neural networks. It dynamically tracks the movement trajectory and final stationary position of each ball, and performs millimeter-level measurements on key indicators such as the order in which the target balls are pocketed and the accuracy of the cue ball's movement. All data is timestamped and stored in a temporary database.

[0048] The dynamic scoring algorithm extracts shot data from a temporary database and evaluates the player's performance based on factors such as shot success rate and positioning deviation.

[0049] Once the player completes all the selected test items, the system activates a multi-layer neural network evaluation model, transforming the scattered test scores into a unified skill matrix. This matrix, combined with the player's tactical execution in the simulated platform clearing test, ultimately generates a comprehensive evaluation result that includes basic tiers and potential bonuses.

[0050] The display module presents a three-dimensional evaluation report. The left side shows the player's score radar chart for each test item, the middle section shows the distribution of hit rate of hitting position with a heat map, and the right side shows the comparative data of players of the same level across the country. The system simultaneously encrypts and uploads the evaluation data to the cloud ranking server, and updates the leaderboard in three dimensions: city, province, and country. The entire process, from the start of the test to the generation of the national ranking, takes no more than 15 minutes.

[0051] Furthermore, the workflow of the scoring mode of the present invention will be described in detail:

[0052] Players select the chasing game mode through the interactive interface of the display module. The system calls the preset rule library of various mainstream gameplay modes in the chasing mode configuration module. Administrators can customize key parameters through the graphical panel, including win / loss conditions, foul penalties, special scoring rules and other adjustable options. The system automatically generates a unique rule configuration code and synchronizes it to the mobile terminals of all participants to ensure the consistency of the rules. The entire process can be completed within 2 minutes to set up the full digital rules of the competition.

[0053] Each player completes identity authentication by scanning the QR code on the table or through facial recognition. The custom score allocation unit automatically creates a competition database and initializes player score weights according to the selected rules. It supports mixed battle modes of different scales of 2-8 players. The system generates an independent score profile for each player and displays it in real time on the scoreboard above the table. The specially designed identity authentication module can automatically link the player's historical score data to provide a benchmark reference for subsequent handicap matches.

[0054] The referee unit and the image acquisition module form a closed-loop monitoring system. The system captures the hitting action with millisecond-level precision through a high-speed camera group. The AI ​​violation detection module simultaneously analyzes the cue ball trajectory, the collision sequence of the object ball, and the contact situation with the table cushion. When a violation is detected (such as the cue ball not touching the cushion or incorrect hitting sequence), the system completes a triple response within 300 milliseconds: triggering a directional voice broadcast, highlighting the violation details on the display module, and automatically recording an encrypted evidence package containing 15 seconds of video footage before and after the violation. All ruling data is synchronized to the cloud arbitration platform in real time.

[0055] The custom score allocation unit updates the score in real time according to the progress of the game. The system uses a dynamic weighting algorithm to handle complex scoring scenarios, including special rules such as consecutive scoring and doubling the score for a missed shot. After each shot, the scoreboard immediately displays the score change and cumulative score, and records the technical statistics of each player (such as the shot success rate, defense success rate, etc.) for post-game analysis.

[0056] When the preset end conditions are met (such as a player reaching the target score or a specified number of rounds), the Chase Master module automatically terminates the match and generates a multi-dimensional settlement report, which includes detailed scores for each round, foul statistics, technical indicator rankings, and other data. The system uses blockchain technology to encrypt and store the final results, and also supports automatically pushing exciting round video clips to the player's mobile device. Complete match data is synchronized and updated to the player's personal profile.

Claims

1. A national ranking and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts, characterized in that, Including: An image acquisition module, deployed above the table, is used to capture the table surface status and the player's movements in real time. The AI ​​processing unit, connected to the image acquisition module, is used to analyze the ball trajectory, predict the ball path, and determine violations. The tier-based points evaluation platform calculates player points and tier levels based on the output data of the AI ​​processing unit. The "Pursuit Master" module supports multi-player pursuit rule modeling, used for score calculation and generating settlement reports; The display module shows the game's scores and foul information in real time.

2. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The image acquisition module includes a table tennis panoramic camera group and an edge computing device. The table tennis panoramic camera group uses a wide-angle lens to cover the entire area of ​​the table surface, capturing the motion trajectory and static position of the cue ball and the target ball in real time. All video streams are transmitted to the AI ​​processing unit through the edge computing device.

3. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The AI ​​processing unit includes a violation detection module, which uses an image acquisition module to identify violations such as incorrect shot order, potting the cue ball, and failure to hit the cushion.

4. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The graded scoring evaluation platform includes a spherical test library, which contains 20 standardized test scenarios to test the billiards skills of amateur enthusiasts using different spherical shapes.

5. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gear score evaluation platform also includes a dynamic score algorithm, which evaluates the gear and score of amateur players based on various spherical shapes and simulated table clearing spherical shapes.

6. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ranking and points evaluation platform also includes a ranking generation module, which generates leaderboards in three dimensions: city, province, and country. Once the amateur players' ranking and points tests are completed, the ranking generation module will immediately rank the amateur players nationwide, provincially, and city based on their points.

7. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chasing master module includes a chasing mode configuration module, which has a built-in library of various gameplay rules and supports billiard hall administrators to customize rule parameters.

8. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The "Catch-Up Master" module also includes a custom score allocation unit and a referee unit. The custom score allocation unit records the scores of multiple players through a preset algorithm and supports score weight adjustments under different rules for various gameplay modes. The referee unit monitors foul behavior in real time through an image acquisition module and an AI processing unit. When a foul is detected, it immediately triggers a voice broadcast, updates the score on the display module, and automatically records the foul video clip to the cloud database.

9. The billiards enthusiast national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module includes a real-time scoreboard, which synchronously displays the score changes of the players in the current match.

10. The national ranking evaluation and scoring referee system for billiards enthusiasts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The system also includes event organization functions. Amateur billiards clubs can accurately estimate and judge the level of amateur players by their ranking and points, and the organizers can organize the competition based on the level of the amateur players.

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