Golf practice system, cup unit in the golf practice system, pin unit in the golf practice system, club unit in the golf practice system, control unit in the golf practice system, terminal device in the golf practice system, auxiliary device in the golf practice system, and auxiliary pin in the golf practice system

Abstract

The disclosed golf practice system (S) is equipped with: a cup (2) which recesses away from a golf ball rolling surface; a hitting area (T2) which has a golf ball rolling surface and is separated from the cup (2); a rod-shaped pin (5) which functions as the cup (2) marker and is removably installed in the cup (2) in an upright orientation; a golf club (1) for hitting a golf ball (3) from any position in the hitting area (T2); and a first irradiation device (54) which is installed at the pin 5 and emits a guiding laser beam which presents a straight line from the pin 5 toward the hitting area T2.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a golf practice system, a cup unit in the golf practice system, a pin unit in the golf practice system, a club unit in the golf practice system, a control unit in the golf practice system, a terminal device in the golf practice system, an auxiliary device in the golf practice system, and an auxiliary pin in the golf practice system. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a putter equipped with a laser irradiator has been known as a technique for assisting practice of hitting (putting) using a putter among golf clubs. One example of a putter equipped with a laser irradiator is a putter with a laser irradiator attached to the head (see Patent Document 1). In this putter, the laser light emitted from the laser irradiator can be used as a guide for the hitting direction of the ball and the orientation of the face of the head. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2002-204846 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, for accurate putting, it is necessary to take into account not only the direction of impact of the ball and the orientation of the face, but also various other factors, such as the user's form, swing rhythm, the user's habits, skill level, etc. Therefore, the above-mentioned conventional technology does not sufficiently take these points into consideration, and there is room for improvement in terms of increasing the effectiveness of practice.

[0005] One of the objectives of the present invention, which was conceived in light of the above-mentioned problems, is to improve the effectiveness of golf practice in a golf practice system. In addition to this objective, another objective of the present invention is to achieve the effects derived from the various components shown in the "Description of the Invention" below, which cannot be obtained with conventional technology. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] (1) The golf practice system in question comprises a cup provided on the rolling surface (golf ball rolling surface) of a golf ball struck by a golf club, a striking area spaced apart from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface, a rod-shaped pin that is inserted and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup, and a first illuminator attached to the pin that irradiates a guide laser beam in a straight line from the pin toward the striking area.

[0007] (2) The golf practice system of this case also includes a golf practice machine having a cup provided on the rolling surface (golf ball rolling surface) of a golf ball hit by a golf club, and a hitting area separated from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface, wherein a user standing in the hitting area hits the golf ball with the golf club toward the cup; a cup unit attached to the cup and having a first detection means for detecting cup-in information of the golf ball and a first transmission device for transmitting the cup-in information to an external device; a pin unit attached to a rod-shaped pin that marks the cup and having a first imaging means for taking an image from the pin toward the hitting area, a second transmission device for transmitting image data taken by the first imaging means to an external device, and a first irradiator for irradiating a guide laser beam from the pin toward the hitting area; and a hitting device attached to a head of a golf club used by the user in the hitting area and having a hitting function for hitting the golf ball. a club unit having a second detection means for detecting shot information, a second photographing means for photographing an image from the head forward, a second irradiator for irradiating a guide sub-laser light from the head forward, and a third transmission device for transmitting the shot information and second image data photographed by the second photographing means to an external device; a first receiving device for receiving at least one of the cup-in information transmitted from the first transmitting device, the first image data transmitted from the second transmitting device, and the shot information and the second image data transmitted from the third transmitting device as monitor information; a control unit having a control device for generating guide information for providing guidance for the user's golf play based on the monitor information, and a fourth transmitting device for transmitting the guide information to an external device; a second receiving device for receiving the guide information transmitted from the fourth transmitting device, and a presenter for presenting guidance for golf play based on the guide information, and a terminal device portable by the user.

[0008] (3) This is a cup unit in the golf practice system described in (2) above. (4) This is a pin unit in the golf practice system described in (2) above. (5) This is a club unit in the golf practice system described in (2) above. (6) This is a control unit in the golf practice system described in (2) above. (7) This is a terminal device in the golf practice system described in (2) above.

[0009] (8) This is an auxiliary device for the golf practice system described in (1) or (2) above, which is arranged to provide the user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, and is characterized by comprising: a plate portion that serves as a cup mark on the golf ball rolling surface; a ball position mark that is arranged spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction; and a laser light source that irradiates the user with laser light for guiding the direction of launch of the ball.

[0010] (9) The present invention also relates to an auxiliary pin in the golf practice system described in (1) or (2) above, which is arranged to provide the user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, and is characterized by comprising a rod-shaped pin positioned behind the cup, and a laser light source attached to the pin that irradiates laser light toward the user to guide the direction of launch of the ball. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the disclosed golf practice system, the effectiveness of practice can be improved. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a golf practice system according to a first embodiment; [Figure 2] 2 is a front view of a portion of a golf club used in the golf practice system of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the golf club of FIG. 2. [Figure 4] 1(a) to 1(d) are plan views illustrating examples of golf club heads. [Figure 5] 4A and 4B are a front view and a side view, respectively, of a modified example of the golf club shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. [Figure 6] 4 shows another modified example of the golf club shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, where (a) is a front view and (b) is a side view. FIG. [Figure 7] 2 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of a cup to which the cup unit of FIG. 1 is attached. [Figure 8] 8(a) is an explanatory diagram of a saucer portion provided in the cup of FIG. 7, and FIG. 8(b) is an explanatory diagram of a state in which the saucer portion is tilted. [Figure 9] 8(a) and 8(b) are explanatory diagrams of an example of the configuration of an extendable rod mechanism attached to the cup of FIG. 7. [Figure 10] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams of modified examples of the telescopic rod mechanism. [Figure 11] 2(a) to 2(c) are explanatory diagrams of examples of the configuration of pins used in the golf practice system of FIG. 1. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of the pin. [Figure 13] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 14] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 15] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 16] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 17] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 18] 10(a) and 10(b) show modified examples of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 19] FIG. 18(a) shows the state in which the tray portion is raised. [Figure 20] FIG. 18(b) shows the state in which the tray portion is raised. [Figure 21]FIG. 19 shows the state in which the sensor casing is further raised. [Figure 22] FIG. 20 shows the state in which the sensor casing is further raised. [Figure 23] FIG. 18(a) shows a state in which the sensor casing is lifted away from the receiving tray 2B without lifting the receiving tray. [Figure 24] 10 shows a modified example of the arrangement of the first sensor in the cup. [Figure 25] In FIG. 24, the storage section is in the raised position. [Figure 26] 25 is a modified example of the arrangement of the storage section shown in FIG. 24. [Figure 27] 10 shows a modified arrangement of the telescopic rod mechanism. [Figure 28] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a golf practice system according to a modified example. [Figure 29] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a ball gauge attached to a cup. [Figure 30] 10 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of a ball gauge attached to a cup. FIG. [Figure 31] 10 is an explanatory diagram of a ball gauge attached to a pin. FIG. 11 is a modified example of the arrangement of the telescopic rod mechanism. [Figure 32] An explanatory diagram of a mini pin attached to a cup. [Figure 33] 10 is an explanatory diagram of a modified example of a mini pin attached to a cup. FIG. [Figure 34] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of smart glasses applied as a terminal device in a golf practice system according to an embodiment, and a user wearing the smart glasses. [Figure 35] 1 is a schematic diagram of VR goggles applied as a terminal device in a golf practice system according to an embodiment, and a user wearing the VR goggles. [Figure 36] 10(a) and 10(b) are explanatory diagrams of a cup equipped with a solar panel as a modified example of the cup. [Figure 37] (a) to (c) are configuration examples in which solar panels are attached to the pins. [Figure 38]This is an example of a configuration in which a support plate is attached to a pin. [Figure 39] (a) to (d) are examples of pin configurations made up of multiple connected members. [Figure 40] (a) to (c) are configuration examples of the auxiliary terminal device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] [1. Overall structure] In the following embodiment, a golf practice system according to one embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the overall configuration of a golf practice system S. This golf practice system S includes a golf practice machine T for practicing putting. As is well known, putting in golf is the act of hitting a golf ball with a golf club (typically a "putter") to put it into a hole called a cup. The golf training device T is not limited to practicing putting with a putter, but can also be used for swing practice with golf clubs other than putters, such as drivers and irons.

[0014] The practice machine T is provided with a cup area T1 in which a cup 2 is provided on the golf ball rolling surface, and a hitting area T2 that is provided away from the cup 2 and has a golf ball rolling surface and serves as a hitting position for the user. The practice machine T may be, for example, a practice green, in which case the cup 2 is recessed relative to the golf ball rolling surface of the cup area T1. As another example, the practice machine T may be a golf practice mat. In this case, the cup 2 is not recessed, but is provided as a predetermined area (flat surface) on the golf ball rolling surface. Also, in the case of a golf practice mat, the cup 2 may be formed as a shallow depression on the mat. In other words, the cup 2 is not limited to a hole, but may be any target position for inserting the golf ball into the cup. The following description will focus on the case where the cup 2 is a hole recessed relative to the golf ball rolling surface. The practice machine T is equipment for a user (golfer) standing in a hitting area T2 to practice putting by hitting a ball 3 toward a cup 2 provided in a cup area T1 with a golf club 1. The golf ball rolling surface is the surface on which the hit ball 3 rolls, and is the floor surface of the cup area T1 and the hitting area T2.

[0015] In this embodiment, the directions used in explaining the golf training system S are defined as follows: Using the user putting in the hitting area T2 as a reference, the direction from the user toward the cup 2 is "front" (marked "F" in the figure), and the opposite side of "front" is "back" (marked "B" in the figure), and "left" and "right" (marked "L" and "R" in the figure) are defined based on "front." In addition, "up" and "down" (marked "U" and "D" in the figure) are defined based on the direction in which gravity acts.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, the cup 2 provided in the cup area T1 of the training machine T is positioned forward of the hitting area T2. A pin 5 made of a rod-shaped member is erected on the cup 2. The pin 5 serves as a marker for the cup 2 for the user in the hitting area T2.

[0017] The golf practice system S in Figure 1 is provided with a cup unit 20 attached to the cup 2, a pin unit 50 attached to the pin 5, a club unit 70 attached to the golf club 1, and a photography unit 60 arranged in the hitting area T2.

[0018] In addition to these units 20, 50, 60, and 70, the system S also includes a control unit 30 that manages the system S, and a terminal device 40 owned by the user. The devices 20 to 70 in the system S are connected to each other via a wireless communication network so that they can exchange data, and can operate in cooperation with each other. The wireless communication network may be, for example, Wi- It is a network that complies with well-known wireless communication standards such as WiFi and Bluetooth (registered trademark).

[0019] The outline of this system S is that the control unit 30 generates guide information for providing guidance to the user's golf play based on monitor information acquired by the units 20, 50, 60, and 70, the control unit 30 transmits the guide information to the terminal device 40, etc., and the terminal device 40, etc. provides guidance based on the guide information in advance (in advance) before the user hits the ball, for example. In other words, this system S provides interactive guidance for the user's golf practice by linking the devices 20 to 70 via a network. The guide is advice to the user about playing golf, model plays, etc. Specifically, the advice and model plays include the hitting form, swing rhythm of the golf club, ball launch direction, timing, etc.

[0020] The monitor information acquired by the units 20, 50, 60, and 70 in the system S is the measurement results of the user's golf play. The monitor information includes multiple video data, cup-in information, ball hitting information, golf club head angle, etc. The cup unit 20, the pin unit 50, the club unit 70 and the photographing unit 60 are monitor information sources that provide the control unit 30 with monitor information.

[0021] <Cup unit> The cup unit 20 is built into (attached to) the cup 2, and is a mechanism provided to provide monitor information on the cup 2 to the control unit 30. The cup unit 20 includes a first control mechanism (referred to as the "control mechanism" in the figure) 21, a first sensor (referred to as the "first detection means" in the figure) 22, and a first communication device (referred to as the "first transmitting device" in the figure) 23. The first control mechanism 21 is an electrical control device that includes a processor for controlling the cup unit 20, a storage device, and the like.

[0022] A first sensor 22 and a first communication device 23 are connected to the first control mechanism 21 so as to be able to exchange data. The first sensor 22 is a detection means provided to detect cup-in information indicating that the golf ball 3 has been cupped into the cup 2. The first sensor 22 may be, for example, an impact sensor that detects the impact of the golf ball 3 falling into the cup 2.

[0023] First communication device 23 is a wireless communication mechanism connected to control unit 30 (external) via a wireless communication network. Cup unit 20 can transmit a detection signal (cup-in information) of first sensor 22 to control unit 30 (external) and receive information from the external via first communication device 23.

[0024] In addition, cup unit 20 includes additional devices such as a camera 20X for capturing images of the area around cup 2, an audio device 20Y including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone, a lighting device 20Z, a laser irradiator 20W, and a power supply (not shown) for supplying power. These devices 21-23, 20W, 20X, 20Y, and 20Z, as well as various other devices not shown, may be detachably attached to cup unit 20 or may be integrally provided with cup unit 20. Sensors may also be provided, such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, and a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or images captured by a camera). That is, the cup 2 can be configured as a multi-functional "AI cup" that automatically detects when the golf ball 3 goes into the cup, outputs sound, performs predetermined functions in response to predetermined voice input such as "Alexa (registered trademark)," "OK Google (registered trademark)," or "Hey Siri (registered trademark)," emits light, and individually identifies the ball 3. When identifying the ball 3 dropped into the cup 2 using the cup unit 20, it is recommended that the cup unit 20 (cup 2) be equipped with a light source (illumination means, lighting device 20Z in FIG. 1) for illuminating the inside of the cup 2 to brighten the inside of the cup 2. This improves the identification ability when identifying the ball 3 dropped into the cup 2 using the camera 20X (a normal camera) of the cup unit 20.

[0025] <Pin unit> The pin unit 50 is attached to the pin 5 and is a mechanism provided to provide the control unit 30 with monitor information around the pin 5 . The pin unit 50 includes a second control mechanism (referred to as the "control mechanism" in the figure) 51, a first camera (referred to as the first photographing means, the "camera" in the figure) 52, a second communication mechanism (referred to as the second transmitting device, the "communication mechanism" in the figure) 53, a first illuminator (referred to as the "laser" in the figure) 54, and a second photoreceiver (referred to as the "photoreceiver" in the figure) 55.

[0026] The second control mechanism 51 is an electrical control device that includes a processor for controlling the pin unit 50, a storage device, and the like. A first camera 52, a second communication device 53, a first illuminator 54, and a second light receiver 55 are connected to the second control mechanism 51 so as to be able to exchange data.

[0027] The first camera 52 is an image sensor provided to capture video (first video data) around the pin 5. In this embodiment, the first camera 52 is a capturing device that captures video at least from the pin 5 toward the hitting area T2. As an example, the first camera 52 may be configured as a "360-degree camera" that can capture video in all directions (360°) in the vertical and horizontal directions centered on the pin 5. Note that the first camera 52 is not limited to a 360-degree camera, and may also be a camera that captures a range narrower than 360 degrees. The first camera 52 may also be configured as a 3D camera.

[0028] The second communication device 53 is a wireless communication mechanism connected to the control unit 30 (external) via a wireless communication network. Via the second communication device 53, video data captured by the first camera 52 can be transmitted to the control unit 30 (external) and information can be received from the external. The first irradiator 54 is a light source that emits a guide laser beam that indicates a straight line from the pin 5 toward the hitting area T2. The straight line indicates the rolling trajectory of the ball 3. The trajectory of the laser beam functions as a guide line that indicates the trajectory of the ball 3. Here, the trajectory of the ball 3 is the trajectory that connects the cup 2 to a predetermined hitting position. The second light receiver 55 is a light receiving element (sensing device) for receiving (detecting) the guide laser light (guide sub-laser light) from a second irradiator 75 provided in the club unit 70 described later.

[0029] In addition, the pin unit 50 may be provided with additional devices such as an audio device 50X including an amplifier, speaker, and microphone, a lighting device 50Y, a power supply (not shown) for supplying power, a laser illuminator, and an automatic operation mechanism for automatically operating various adjustments related to shooting by the first camera 52 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking of the subject, switching of shooting direction, etc.), which may be detachable from or integral with the pin unit 50. Furthermore, the sensors 50S may be provided with, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or images captured by a camera), etc. In other words, pin 5 can automatically capture surrounding images, output audio, and respond to "Alexa ( (registered trademark), "OK Google (registered trademark)", "Hey Siri (registered trademark)" It can be configured as an "AI pin" with multiple functions, such as performing a predetermined function in response to voice input, emitting light, and individually identifying balls 3. When identifying balls 3 dropped into cup 2 using camera 52 of pin unit 50, it is recommended to brighten the inside of cup 2 using a light source (illumination means, illumination device 20Z in FIG. 1) attached to cup unit 20 (cup 2) as described above, or illumination device 50Y of pin unit 50. This improves the identification ability when identifying balls 3 dropped into cup 2 using a normal camera. Furthermore, for example, when visibility is poor or when practicing golf at night (night golf), the light-emitting function (lighting device 50Y) attached to the pin unit 50 can be used to enhance the identification of the pin 5 (in other words, providing the pin 5 with a lighthouse function). The lighting provided by the lighting device 50Y attached to the pin 5 provides, for example, illumination, neon, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc., around the pin 5. The lighting device 50Y attached to the pin 5 can, for example, illuminate the area around the pin 5, provide illumination, neon, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc. The lighting device 50Y attached to the pin 5 can, for example, detect the position of the pin 5 by detecting the position of the sensor 50S of the pin unit 50. The light turns on when the motion sensor included in the pin 5 detects a person approaching the pin 5. This lighting function can be switched on and off.

[0030] <Club Unit> The club unit 70 is attached to the head of the golf club 1 and is a mechanism provided to provide the control unit 30 with monitor information about the area around the head. The club unit 70 includes a third control mechanism (referred to as "control mechanism" in the figure) 71, a second camera (second photographing means, referred to as "camera" in the figure) 72, a third communication mechanism (third transmitting device, referred to as "communication mechanism" in the figure) 73, a second sensor (second detecting means, referred to as "sensor" in the figure) 74, a second illuminator (referred to as "laser" in the figure) 75, a display device (referred to as "display" in the figure) 76, an acoustic device 77, and a first light receiver (referred to as "light receiver" in the figure) 78.

[0031] The third control mechanism 71 is an electrical control device that includes a processor, a storage device, and the like that controls the club unit 70. The third control mechanism 71 is connected to each of the elements 72 to 78 so as to be able to send and receive data. The second camera 72 is an image sensor provided to capture an image (second image data) of the surroundings of the club 1. In this embodiment, the second camera 72 is an imaging means that captures an image at least from the head of the club 1 toward the front.

[0032] The second sensor 74 is a detection means for acquiring hit information relating to the hit of the golf ball as monitor information. The second irradiator 75 is a light source that emits a guide laser beam forward from the head of the golf club 1. The trajectory of the laser beam functions as a guide line that indicates the trajectory of the ball 3. Here, the trajectory of the ball 3 is a trajectory that is approximately perpendicular to the striking surface of the head and extends linearly forward from the striking surface. The display device 76 is a display that displays visual information. An example of the display device 76 is an LCD. The audio device 77 is an audio input / output device that includes an amplifier, a speaker, and a microphone and reproduces audio signals and inputs audio. The first light receiver 78 is a light receiving element (sensing device) for receiving (detecting) the guide laser light from the first irradiator 54 provided in the pin unit 50.

[0033] The third communication device 73 is a wireless communication mechanism connected to the control unit 30 (external) via a wireless communication network. Via the third communication device 73, the image data captured by the second camera 72 and the detection signal of the second sensor 74 can be transmitted to the control unit 30 (external) and information can be received from the external.

[0034] In addition, the club unit 70 is provided with a lighting device 70Y, a power source for supplying power (not shown), and an automatic operation mechanism for automatically operating various adjustments related to shooting by the second camera 72 (for example, focusing, adjusting brightness, tracking the subject, switching the shooting direction, etc.), which are detachable from the club unit 70 or integral with the club unit 70. In addition, sensors such as a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), etc. may also be provided. That is, the golf club 1 can be configured as an "AI club" with multiple functions, such as automatically capturing surrounding images, detecting hitting information, emitting laser light, outputting sound, operating in response to voice command input, and emitting light. The lighting provided by the lighting device 70Y attached to the golf club 1 provides, for example, illumination, neon lights, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc., around the golf club 1. The lighting device 70Y attached to the golf club 1 turns on, for example, when a human sensor mounted on the golf club 1 detects a person approaching the golf club 1. This lighting function can be switched on and off.

[0035] <Photography unit> The photographing unit 60 is attached to the hitting area T2 of the golf training machine and is a mechanism provided to photograph images of the user standing in the hitting area T2 and the user's surroundings, and to provide the image data as monitor information to the control unit 30 and devices within the system S, including the terminal device 40. 1 includes multiple cameras 62. Specifically, the multiple cameras 62 include a left camera 62L (one of the third imaging means) and a right camera 62R (one of the third imaging means) provided on both the left and right sides of the hitting area T2, a rear camera 62B (one of the third imaging means) provided behind the hitting area T2, and a head-mounted head camera 62H (fourth imaging means) worn on the user's head.

[0036] The left and right cameras 62L, 62R and the rear camera 62B are imaging means for capturing images (third image data) of the user from both the left and right sides and from behind. The head camera 62H is imaging means for capturing images (fourth image data) of the direction in which the user's line of sight is directed while practicing golf. The image data captured by the imaging unit 60 is transmitted via a communication device 61 (fifth transmission device) to devices within the system S, such as the control unit 30 and the terminal device 40. The photographing unit 60 includes a control mechanism (not shown) that allows various adjustments related to photographing by the camera 62 (for example, focusing, brightness adjustment, tracking of the subject, switching of the photographing direction, etc.).

[0037] <Control unit> The control unit 30 is a computer that controls and manages the system S. The control unit 30 is installed in an arbitrary location, such as near the training aircraft T or at a system base remote from the training aircraft T. The control unit 30 includes a control device 31, a receiving device (first receiving device, in the figure, referred to as "receiving device") 32, a first transmitting device (in the figure, referred to as "fourth transmitting device") 33, and a storage device 34. The receiving device 32 and the transmitting device 33 are devices for sending and receiving data to and from the outside via a wireless communication network.

[0038] The control unit 30 receives, via the receiving device 32, various types of video data and sensor detection data acquired by the units 20, 50, 60, and 70 in the system S as monitor information. The control device 31 is a device that generates predetermined guide information based on the above-mentioned monitor information, and is, for example, a processor that has implemented a software program for generating the guide information. The guide information is information that provides the user with guidance on the above-mentioned golf play.

[0039] The storage device 34 is a storage for storing various data. The storage device 34 is provided with a temporary storage device for temporarily storing received monitoring information, as well as a database in which the history of monitoring information over a certain period is stored in association with the ID information of each user. The history of monitoring information is data that is treated as so-called "big data."

[0040] In addition to the monitor information, various other information is stored in the storage device 34. Examples of other information stored in the storage device include training device information regarding the slope and turf texture of the golf training device T on which the system S is used, and personal information regarding the user's age, sex, golfing ability, etc. When generating guide information, the control device 31 may take into account not only the received monitor information but also the history and other information described above. This increases the amount and type of information taken into account when generating guide information, making it possible to provide higher quality guides to the user.

[0041] The transmitting device 33 transmits the guide information generated by the control device 31 to the terminal device 40 . In addition, the transmitting device 33 may transmit guide information to at least one of the cup unit 20, the pin unit 50, the club unit 70 and the photographing unit 60 (i.e., any device within the system S) in addition to or instead of the terminal device 40. The various functions of the control unit 30, including the guide information generation process in the control device 31, may be provided by cloud computing using computing services on a cloud environment (Internet environment).

[0042] <Terminal Device> The terminal device 40 is a portable information terminal device that can be carried by a user. The terminal device 40 includes a fourth control mechanism (referred to as a "control mechanism" in the figure) 41, a display 42 (presenter, referred to as a "display (presenter)" in FIG. 1), a fourth communication device (referred to as a "second receiving device, referred to as a "communication device" in the figure) 43, and an input device 44. The fourth control mechanism 41 is an electrical control device that includes a processor and a storage device that implements a software program for controlling the terminal device 40 in an integrated manner. The fourth communication device 43 is a wireless communication mechanism connected to the control unit 30 (external) via a wireless communication network. Through the fourth communication device 43, guide information can be received from the control unit 30 and various information can be transmitted to the external.

[0043] The display 42 is an example of a presenting device that displays (presents) a guide based on the guide information to the user using some kind of visual image, such as a moving image or a still image. An example of the display 42 is an LCD. The input device 44 is, for example, a touch panel sensor, a button switch, or the like.

[0044] Examples of presentation devices other than the display device 42 include an audio device 45 (presenter omitted) that outputs sound, a light-emitting lighting device (not shown), and a vibration generating mechanism (not shown) that generates vibrations. When an audio device is used as the guide presenter, the guide for golf play is presented by, for example, music, voice, electronic sound, sound effect, or some other sound. When a lighting device is used as the guide presenter, the guide or support content is presented by flashing light or changing the light color. When a vibration generating mechanism is used, the guide for golf play is presented by vibration.

[0045] In addition, various sensors may be built into the terminal device 40. Examples of sensors include a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a GPS, a biometric authentication sensor, a radar sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature and humidity sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), an image sensor (camera 46), a vital sensor, a pulse sensor, a body temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a distance sensor, a tilt sensor, a topographical sensor, a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), and the like.

[0046] Portable devices used for terminal device 40 include portable information terminal devices such as smartphones and tablet devices, and wearable devices that can be worn by the user. In addition, terminal device 40 may be a well-known golf rangefinder that uses a laser to measure the distance from the user to a target. From the viewpoint of achieving both golf play and display visibility, it is preferable to use a wearable terminal as the terminal device 40.

[0047] Examples of wearable devices include smart glasses, eyeglass-type wearable devices, and smart watches. Among wearable devices, head-mounted wearable devices such as smart glasses and eyeglass-type wearable devices are more preferable because they allow users to view guide displays and support content without having to stop playing golf. When a head-mounted wearable terminal is applied as the terminal device 40, the head camera 62H of the photographing unit 60 is configured by a camera 46 equipped on the head-mounted wearable terminal used as the terminal device 40. In addition, the terminal device 40 may include an audio device (audio input / output device) 45 including earphones, headphones, a microphone, etc. The terminal device 40 can be executablely equipped with an application program for executing the functions of the control unit 30 (such as the overall management function of the system S and the function of generating and providing guide information). In this case, the terminal device 40 can perform the overall management function of the system S and the function of generating and providing guide information together with the control unit 30 or in place of the control unit 30.

[0048] [2. Detailed configuration] Next, detailed configuration examples of the golf club 1, cup 2, and pin 5 used in the system S will be described. <Golf clubs> FIG. 2 is a view of the head 1A of the golf club 1 as viewed from the front, facing the striking surface (face) 1B. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the head 1A as viewed from above. In this embodiment, the golf club 1 is a putter for right-handed players. The type of golf club 1 is not important, and examples include putters, woods, irons, hybrids, utilities, etc. The system S is also applicable to golf clubs 1 for left-handed players.

[0049] 2 and 3, a head 1A of the golf club 1 is provided at the lower end of a shaft (not shown), and a grip (not shown) to be held by a user (golfer) is provided at the upper end of the shaft. The shape of the head 1A is not particularly limited. Figures 4(a) to 4(d) are plan views illustrating various types of putter heads 1A. 2 and 3, the shape of the head 1A is a pin type as shown in Fig. 2(a). The head of the golf club 1 is not limited to this, and may be a mallet type head 1AX as shown in Fig. 2(b) or a neo-mallet type head 1AY or 1AZ as shown in Fig. 2(c) and (d).

[0050] 2 and 3, a mount unit 7 is detachably attached to the top surface of the head 1A. The mount unit 7 includes a control mechanism 71 (shown by a broken line), a second camera 72, a communication device 73 (shown by a broken line), a second illuminator 75, a display device 76 (see FIG. 3), an acoustic device 77 (shown by a broken line), and a first light receiver 78 (shown by a broken line) among the components of the club unit 70. The mount unit 7 is a base member for attaching the control mechanism 71, the second camera 72, the communication device 73, the second illuminator 75, the display device 76, the acoustic device 77, and the first light receiver 78 among the components of the club unit 70 to the head 1A. Among the components of the club unit 70, a second sensor 74 (shown by a broken line) is built into the head 1A. The second sensor 74 is not limited to being built into the head 1A, but may also be mounted on the mount portion 7.

[0051] 2 shows an example in which the lower end of the shaft of the club 1 is connected to the mount 7. It can be said that the shaft is indirectly connected to the head 1A via the mount 7. As another example, the lower end of the shaft may be directly connected to the head 1A. In this case, for example, a through-hole (not shown) that allows the shaft to pass through is drilled in the mount portion 7, and the shaft is directly connected to the head 1A via the through-hole. That is, the mount portion 7 may be attached to the club 1 in advance (genuine type), or may be attached to the club 1 afterwards (attached type).

[0052] 2 is formed in a U-shape when viewed from the front. In a base 7C forming the body of the mount 7, a second camera 72 and a second illuminator 75 are provided on the surface facing the front of the head 1A. The base 7C is subdivided into side portions 7CL and 7CR located on both the left and right sides, and a center portion 7CC located between the side portions 7CL and 7CR. As shown in Figure 3, when viewed from above, the forward-facing surfaces of the side portions 7CL and 7CR are located forward of the center portion 7CC. Specifically, the forward-facing surfaces of the side portions 7CL and 7CR are flush with the striking surface 1B, and the forward-facing surface of the center portion 7CC is located rearward of the striking surface 1B.

[0053] The mount 7 is provided with three cameras (one or more) as the second cameras 72. Specifically, the mount 7 shown in Fig. 2 includes three second cameras 72: a pair of left and right cameras (image sensors) provided on both side portions 7CL and 7CR, and a camera (image sensor) provided in the center in the width direction in the center portion 7CC. These three second cameras 72 are provided in a row in the width direction on the surface of the mount 7 facing forward. The second cameras 72 are disposed on both the left and right sides of the head 1A (on both sides in the width direction of the head 1A) with a posture in which the imaging range covers a predetermined range in front of the head 1A. Of the three cameras, the pair of second cameras 72 on the left and right are configured as stereo cameras that simultaneously capture moving images (video data) of a golf ball (object) within the imaging range from different directions. In this way, the forward-facing imaging range of head 1A can be said to overlap with the destination of golf ball 3 hit by head 1A. Therefore, each of second cameras 72 can track and capture the hit golf ball 3. By analyzing the video data captured by second cameras 72 with a computer, the moving direction, speed, acceleration, rotation direction, number of rotations, rotation speed, distance, ball quality, etc. of the hit golf ball can be obtained.

[0054] The portions of the side portions 7CL, 7CR, and central portion 7CC of the base 7C to which the second camera 72 is attached can protrude forward (see symbols 7CL', 7CR', and 7CC' in FIG. 3) as shown by the two-dot chain lines in Figures 2 and 3, can move up and down (see FIG. 2), and are further formed to be rotatable around an axis along the up and down direction. The partial protrusion, up and down movement, and rotation of the side portions 7CL, 7CR, and central portion 7CC are controlled by a control mechanism 71.

[0055] By adjusting the positions of the side portions 7CL and 7CR, the vertical positions of the second cameras 72 provided on the side portions 7CL and 7CR can be adjusted to the same height as the striking surface, and the second cameras 72 provided on the side portions 7CL and 7CR can be directed toward the center of the striking surface 1B (i.e., they can capture images from both sides of the head 1A in the width direction toward the inside). This makes it possible to capture images of both the head 1A and the ball 3 at the moment of impact. By adjusting the position of the center portion 7CC, the second camera 72 provided on the center portion 7CC can be moved forward. The position adjustment of the side portions 7CL, 7CR, and central portion 7CC and the orientation adjustment of the second camera 72 are performed automatically by the control mechanism 71 or manually in response to remote operation by the user. Examples of remote operation by the user include input of instructions from the terminal device 40 and input of a predetermined voice command. The mount unit 7 includes a motor, a motor control device, a power supply, and the like as mechanisms for adjusting the positions of the side portions 7CL, 7CR, and central portion 7CC and the orientation of the second camera 72. The positions of the side portions 7CL, 7CR, and central portion 7CC and the orientation of the second camera 72 may be adjusted by manual operation by the user without using an electrical mechanism.

[0056] The number of second cameras 72 is not limited to three, and may be one or more. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a pair of left and right cameras are provided instead of a camera at the center in the width direction. Also, a configuration may be adopted in which only one camera (only one camera) is provided at the center in the width direction in the central portion 7CC instead of a pair of left and right cameras. When a pair of left and right cameras is provided as the second camera 72 at least on both side portions 7CL and 7CR to form a stereo camera, this is advantageous in that information in the depth direction can also be recorded.

[0057] The mount 7 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with three laser light sources 75 as second irradiators 75 arranged in a row in the left-right direction (width direction of the head 1A) on the upper part of the base 7C. Specifically, the three laser light sources (second irradiators) 75 include one located on each side of the base 7C (sides 7CL, 7CR in Figure 3) and one located in the widthwise center of the base 7C (symbol 7CC in Figure 3).

[0058] The mounting angle of each of the three laser light sources (second irradiators) 75 is adjustable. By adjusting the angle of the second irradiators 75, the direction in which each second irradiator 75 irradiates the laser light can be changed. The angle of each second irradiator 75 is adjusted by a drive mechanism (not shown) built into each second irradiator 75. The angle adjustment is performed automatically by the control mechanism 71 or manually in response to remote operation by the user. Examples of remote operation by the user include input of instructions from the terminal device 40 and input of a predetermined voice command. Furthermore, the angle of each second irradiator 75 may be adjusted manually by the user without using an electrical mechanism.

[0059] As shown in Figure 3, the angles of the three laser light sources (second irradiators) 75 are set so that their laser beams intersect at a single point in the center of the width direction. Specifically, the angle of the central second irradiator 75 is set so that it irradiates laser beams toward the front of the striking surface 1B and in a direction perpendicular to the striking surface 1B. The angles of the second irradiators 75 on both the left and right sides are set so that they irradiate laser beams toward the front of the striking surface 1B and at an inward angle in the width direction of the head 1A. The laser beams from the three laser light sources (second irradiators) 75 intersect at one point (intersection spot 75X), and the intersection spot 75X allows the user to check the position of the hitting target ahead of the head 1A. However, the angles of the three second irradiators 75 may be set so that the laser beams from the respective second irradiators 75 are parallel.

[0060] The mount 7 (head 1A) may be provided with only one of the second camera 72 and the second illuminator 75. In this case, the cost of the club 1 can be reduced. Additionally, the second irradiators 75 are turned on and off automatically by the control mechanism 71 or manually in response to a remote operation by the user. Examples of the remote operation by the user include inputting an instruction from the terminal device 40 and inputting a predetermined voice command.

[0061] 3, a display device 76 is detachably attached to the upward-facing surface of the mount portion 7. The display device 76 is attached with its display screen facing upward. The control unit 30 (FIG. 1) may control the display device 76 to display the guide information in addition to the terminal device 40. By displaying the guide information on the display device 76 provided on the head 1A, the visibility of the guide information is improved when hitting a golf ball, and the practice effect is improved. The display on the display device 76 is turned on and off automatically by the control mechanism 71 or manually by the user. Examples of manual operation by the user include remote control from the terminal device 40 and operation of a local switch attached to the display device 76. Methods for inputting an on / off instruction include switch operation and input of a predetermined voice command.

[0062] A smartphone (not shown) may be attached to the upward-facing surface of the mount unit 7 instead of the display device 76, and the screen of the smartphone may be used as a display (presenter) for displaying guide information. Furthermore, various sensors and acoustic devices built into the smartphone attached to the mount unit 7 may be used in the system S. In this case, a mount for attaching a smartphone is provided on the upward-facing surface of the mount unit 7. The mount may have any structure as long as it can detachably attach the smartphone to the mount unit 7. Examples of mounts include a structure that clamps the smartphone, a hook structure, and a tightly contacting structure.

[0063] FIG. 2 shows an example in which two types of sensors, an impact sensor 74A and an angle sensor 74B, are built into the head 1A as the second sensor 74. The impact sensor 74A is a sensor that detects impact data when the golf ball is hit with the striking surface 1B. The angle sensor 74B is a sensor that detects the angle of the head 1A when the golf club 1 hits the golf ball. By acquiring various data detected by the second camera 72, the impact sensor 74A, and the angle sensor 74B as monitor information, the user's hitting tendencies (habits) and skill level can be ascertained. The impact sensor 74A and the angle sensor 74B may be detachably attached to or integrally attached to the head 1A. Furthermore, the impact sensor 74A and the angle sensor 74B are not limited to being built into (interiorly attached to) the head 1A, but may also be detachably attached to or integrally attached to the head 1A. When the impact sensor 74A and the angle sensor 74B are externally attached to the head 1A, there are no particular limitations on where they may be attached, but as an example, they may be attached to the surface (rear surface) of the head 1A opposite to the striking surface (front surface) 1B. The impact sensor 74A and the angle sensor 74B do not necessarily have to be provided on the head 1A.

[0064] The control mechanism 71 may be provided outside the mount portion 7 (head 1A). In this case, the elements 72 to 77 of the club unit 70 are communicably connected to the control mechanism 71 provided outside the mount portion 7, and communicate with the external control mechanism 71 or are remotely controlled by the external control mechanism 71.

[0065] In addition to the above, the second sensor 74 of the mount unit 7 may include a speed sensor that detects the speed of the head 1A and an acceleration sensor that detects the acceleration of the head 1A. Other examples of the second sensor 74 include a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a GPS, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature and humidity sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a vital sensor, a pulse sensor, a body temperature sensor, a moisture sensor, a blood pressure sensor, a grip speed sensor, a distance sensor, a tilt sensor, and a terrain sensor. For example, if a pickup sensor (microphone) capable of detecting sound is mounted as the second sensor 74 of the mount unit 7, it can collect the sound of the impact of the head 1A. The impact sound can be output from an earphone or a speaker. In addition, the mount portion 7 may include auxiliary or additional functions such as a power source (battery) for supplying power to each device, an audio input device including a microphone, and switches for turning various functions on and off (all not shown).

[0066] The structure for attaching the mount unit 7 to the head 1A may be any structure as long as it allows the mount unit 7 to be detachably attached to the head 1A. An example of a structure for attaching the mount unit 7 to the head 1A is a concave-convex structure in which a mating recess is provided on one side of the mount unit 7 or the head 1A and a convex portion is provided on the other side. In this case, the mount unit 7 and the head 1A can be detachably attached by mating the convex portion with the concave portion. Other examples of structures for attaching the mount portion 7 to the head 1A include a structure in which the mount portion 7 clamps the head 1A, a structure in which the mount portion 7 is hooked onto the head 1A, a structure in which the mount portion 7 is secured to the head 1A with metal fittings (hooks), a structure in which the mount portion 7 is screwed onto the head 1A, and a structure in which the mount portion 7 is tightly attached to the head 1A.

[0067] 5 and 6 show modified examples of the mount portion 7. Elements already described are given the same reference numerals and description thereof will be omitted. The mount portion 7' ​​shown in Figures 5(a) and (b) differs from the mount portion 7 of Figures 2 and 3 in that the head 1A is attached to the mount portion 7' ​​in a "nested" manner, but is the same in other respects.

[0068] Specifically, the mount portion 7' ​​differs from the mount portion 7 in Figures 2 and 3 in that the lower end sides of the front portion 7CF and rear portion 7CB of the base portion 7C' overlap the head 1A when viewed from the front-to-back direction, but is otherwise the same. In this case, the mount 7' can be attached to the head 1A by sandwiching the front and rear surfaces of the head 1A between the lower ends of the front portion 7CF and the rear portion 7CB. The mount 7' is advantageous in that it does not require fasteners such as screws or any processing to attach the mount 7 to the head 1A.

[0069] The mount portion 7'' shown in Figures 6(a) and (b) differs from the mount portion 7 in Figures 2 and 3 in two respects: first, a light source 7E is provided on the upper surface of the base 7C, and second, the forward-facing surfaces of both side portions 7CL and 7CR of the base 7C are attached so that they are positioned rearward of the striking surface 1B, but in other respects they are the same. By illuminating the light 7E at the time of impact, it becomes easier to visualize the trajectory of the head 1A at the time of impact. Furthermore, the light emitted by the light 7E can add an electric decoration to the golf club 1. This contributes to improving the appearance of golf play, for example, at night or in a dimly lit room.

[0070] The mount 7'' is configured so that its attachment position relative to the head 1A can be moved along the front-to-rear direction. The mount 7'' is attached to the head 1A after its attachment position in the front-to-rear direction has been adjusted to any position. This makes it possible to adjust the positions in the front-to-rear direction of the striking surface 1B of the head 1A, the second camera 72, and the second illuminator 75. This contributes to improving the accuracy of the guide function using the mount portion 7''. The mounts 7, 7', 7'' described above are not limited to being detachably attached to the head 1A, but may be integrally attached to the head 1A.

[0071] <Cup> Next, we will explain the specific structure of the cup 2 used in this system S. Here, we will explain the case where the cup 2 is a hole recessed into the golf ball rolling surface, as described above, but the cup 2 is not limited to this and may be provided as a predetermined area (flat surface) on the golf ball rolling surface, or may be formed as a shallow depression on the mat. 7, the cup 2 is provided with a hollow cylindrical cup body 2A with one open end. The dimensions of the cup body 2A are set to, for example, a diameter of 108 mm and a depth of 101.6 mm or more.

[0072] A cup unit container (hereinafter also simply referred to as "container") 20A is removably mounted inside the cup body 2A on the bottom side opposite the opening. That is, the container 20A is attached so as to be removable from the cup 2.

[0073] The container 20A is a casing that houses the cup unit 20. A first control mechanism 21, a first sensor 22, a first communication device 23, etc. are housed inside the container 20A. 7 is formed of a cylindrical (i.e., doughnut-shaped) member with a hole drilled in the center. Hole 2D drilled in the center of housing 20A is an insertion hole for pin 5 (shown by a dashed line in FIG. 7). Note that the shape of housing 20A is not limited to the doughnut shape shown in the figure.

[0074] A saucer portion 2B forming the bottom surface of the cup 2 is provided on the upper surface side of the container 20A. The tray portion 2B is provided as a receiving surface (tray) for the ball 3 when it falls into the cup 2, and is attached to the cup 2 so as to be movable in the up and down direction. In FIG. 7, the saucer portion 2B is positioned downward and forms the bottom surface of the cup 2. In FIG.

[0075] FIG. 8(a) shows the state in which the tray portion 2B has been moved to an upper position by the lifting mechanism 2C. The tray portion 2B can be raised to a position above the opening of the cup body portion 2A (cup 2, shown by the dashed line). The lifting mechanism 2C includes a shaft member that supports the tray portion 2B as it moves up and down, an electric motor for moving the tray portion 2B up and down, a control device for the electric motor, a power source, etc. The drive device for the lifting mechanism 2C is not limited to one that uses an electric motor, and may be any device such as a hydraulic drive device or a pneumatic drive device. The shaft member supporting the tray portion 2B may be configured to be nested within the pin 5 inserted into the hole 2D. In this case, the tray portion 2B can move up and down while the pin 5 is inserted into the hole 2D (with the pin 5 standing upright).

[0076] As shown in Figure 8(a), when moved to the upper position, the tray portion 2B is outside the cup 2. By moving this tray portion 2B to the upper position, the ball 3 that has fallen into the cup 2 can be removed from the cup 2. This makes it easy to remove the ball 3 from the cup 2. As an example, the lifting mechanism 2C of the tray 2B is activated based on a voice command input using a predetermined voice (such as "take out the ball"). In this case, the ball 3 can be smoothly taken out after the ball goes into the cup. The tray 2B may be raised and lowered not only by voice command input but also by operation of a remote controller, or in response to detection signals from a sensor (e.g., an infrared sensor, not shown) or analysis results of video data from a camera. An example of a remote controller is a remote controller for raising and lowering the tray 2B built into the grip of a golf club. A cover 2Z (shown by a two-dot chain line) may be attached to cover the opening of the cup body 2A when the tray 2B is raised. For example, the cover 2Z may be a cylindrical cover extending from the bottom end of the tray 2B to the opening of the cup body 2A. The cover 2Z is ​​housed in the bottom of the cup body 2A (below the tray 2B) when the tray 2B is lowered, using a well-known contracting structure, such as a bellows or nesting structure. The provision of the cover 2Z prevents the user's hands, feet, dust, and the like from entering the cup body 2A when the tray 2B is raised. As shown in Figure 8(b), the tray 2B is configured so that it can be tilted relative to the lifting mechanism 2C when moved to the upper position. This allows balls 3 placed on the tray 2B to automatically drop from the tray 2B. In other words, the tray 2B is attached so that it can be tilted relative to the lifting mechanism 2C. The lifting mechanism 2C includes a drive device for changing the position of the tray 2B from one of a horizontal state and an inclined state to the other. This drive device can be a well-known drive device such as an electric motor, a hydraulic drive device, or a pneumatic drive device.

[0077] Returning to FIG. 7, the cup main body 2A (cup 2) shown in FIG. 7 is provided with a camera-equipped extendable rod mechanism 20B below the container 20A. 9(a) and (b) show a configuration example of the telescopic rod mechanism 20B with a camera, where (a) shows the extended state and (b) shows the contracted state (storage state).

[0078] The telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B is provided to take the image of the periphery of the cup 2 in place of the pin unit 50 when the pin 5 is removed from the cup 2. The camera-equipped telescopic rod mechanism 20B is provided with a rod 24 made of a telescopic rod-shaped member, a camera (fifth imaging means) 25 attached to the tip of the rod 24, and a drive mechanism (not shown) for driving the rod 24 to extend and retract. The drive mechanism includes a motor for driving the rod 24 to extend and retract, a motor control device, a power supply, etc. In Figures 9(a) and (b), the cup 2, cup main body 2A, container 20A, and camera-equipped telescopic rod mechanism 20B are indicated by two-dot chain lines.

[0079] The rod 24 is disposed below a hole 2D (see FIG. 7) drilled in the center of the container 20A, and is a rod-shaped member that is extendable and retractable along the longitudinal direction (depth direction of the cup 2). The structure for extending and retracting the rod 24 is not particularly limited, but FIG. 9 shows an example of the rod 24 having a nested structure (telescopic structure).

[0080] 9(b), the tip of rod 24 is located below hole 2D. Therefore, when rod 24 is in the contracted state, pin 5 can be inserted into hole 2D. In the extended state shown in FIG. 9(a), rod 24 extends upward from hole 2D, and camera 25 at the tip protrudes outward from the opening of cup 2.

[0081] The longitudinal dimension of the rod 24 is set so that in the extended state shown in Figure 9(a), the camera 25 at the tip protrudes outside the cup 2, and in the contracted state shown in Figure 9(b), the tip is positioned below the hole 2D.

[0082] The camera 25 is configured to be able to capture video data at least from the rod 24 (cup 2) toward the hitting area T2 when the rod 24 is extended. As an example, the camera 25 is configured as a "360-degree camera" that can capture images in all directions, 360 degrees, in the vertical and horizontal directions, centered on the rod 24. Note that the camera 25 is not limited to a 360-degree camera, and may be a camera that captures images in a range narrower than 360 degrees. The camera 25 can be considered one of the cameras 20X attached to the cup 2 (cup unit 20). The camera 25 may also be configured as a 3D camera.

[0083] The telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B is connected to the first control mechanism 21 of the cup unit 20, and the video data captured by the camera 25 is transmitted to the first control mechanism 21 of the cup unit 20. The video data captured by the camera 25 is supplied to the control unit 30 as one piece of golf play information acquired by the cup unit 20.

[0084] The rod 24 is driven to extend and retract in response to, for example, a remote control input from a user. One example of the remote control input is a voice command input using a predetermined voice (such as "extend the rod"). Another example of the remote control input is an input from the terminal device 40. As another example, the rod 24 may be automatically driven to extend and retract in response to, for example, the insertion and removal of the pin 5. The rod 24 may be driven to move up and down in response to the operation of a remote controller or a detection signal from a sensor (e.g., an infrared sensor) not shown. As an example of a remote controller, a remote controller for driving the rod 24 to move up and down may be built into the grip of a golf club. The telescopic function of the rod 24 can be switched on and off by the user. The on / off of the telescopic function of the rod 24 and the timing of the telescopic drive may be automatically controlled by a program set by the user. The telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B is not limited to being provided on the bottom surface of the cup unit 20, but may be embedded in the floor surface (golf ball rolling surface) of the training machine T. With this configuration, the telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B can be applied to training machines that do not have a hole-shaped cup.

[0085] 10(a) and (b) show another example of a structure for extending and retracting a rod, illustrating a rod 24' having a foldable structure. Fig. 10(a) shows the extended state of the rod 24', and Fig. 10(b) shows the retracted state of the rod 24'. In this case, rod 24' is made up of rod-shaped members interconnected via hinges, and when the individual rod-shaped members are folded, it assumes a contracted state as shown in FIG. 5(b). In the contracted state, a portion of folded rod 24' is disposed on the bottom surface of cup 2. When folded at the hinges, rod 24' assumes an extended state as shown in FIG. 10(a) when it is extended linearly. Note that the rod-shaped members constituting rod 24' can be connected by any known foldable connection structure, such as a ball joint, instead of hinges.

[0086] <Pin> 11(a) to 11(c), an example of the configuration of the pin 5 will be described. As is well known, the pin 5 is a rod-shaped member that serves as a marker for the cup 2. 11(a) to 11(c), a practice pin 5 is taken as an example of the pin 5. The practice pin 5 is a rod-shaped member having a handle 5Y at the tip thereof.

[0087] 11(a), a pin unit container 50A that contains a pin unit 50 is removably provided below the handle portion 5Y of the rod-shaped member that forms the pin 5. The pin unit container 50A is made of, for example, a cylindrical member that is aligned along the axial direction of the pin 5. The container 50A contains a control mechanism 51, a camera 52, a communication device 53, a laser 54, a light receiver 55, an acoustic device 50X, an illumination device 50Y, etc. (see FIG. 1). The shape of the container 50A is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be any shape such as a cube or a pyramid. The pin unit container 50A is attached to the pin 5 so that its vertical mounting position can be adjusted. The pin unit container 50A includes a motor, a motor control device, a power supply, and other components as a mechanism for adjusting the mounting position of the container 50A. The pin unit container 50A may be built into the pin 5 as shown by the dashed line in FIG. 11(b). As shown in FIG. 11(c), the pin 5 may have a telescopic structure in which multiple rod members are connected in a nested manner, making it extendable and retractable. The pin unit container 50A may be housed in a handle 5Y as shown in FIG. 11(c). The structure for extending and retracting the pin 5 is not limited to a nested structure, and well-known structures such as a folding structure may also be used. In this case, the pin 5 can be collapsed to make it more compact. The lighting device 50Y attached to the pin 5 provides illumination around the pin 5, illumination, neon lights, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, and the like.

[0088] The position of the pin unit container 50A on the pin 5, i.e., the position of the camera 52 and the laser 54, is not particularly limited, and may be above, in the middle, or below the pin 5. The pin unit container 50A may be fixed to the pin 5 or may be detachable. The pin 5 may also be configured so that the upper and lower parts can be bent at an angle of approximately 90 degrees via a bending mechanism. In this case, when the pin 5 is removed from the cup 2 and laid down (in a tilted state), the upper part stands at an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to the lower part, allowing photography using the camera of the pin unit 50 and irradiation with laser light. The pins 5 are not limited to practice pins as shown in FIG. 11, but may be flagpoles with flags attached to their tips.

[0089] [3. Control] Next, a specific example of control for providing guidance in the system S will be described. In the control unit 30, the control device 31 constantly receives, as monitor information, video data acquired from the camera 25 of the cup unit 20, the first camera 52 of the pin unit 50, the cameras 62L, 62R, 62B, and 62H of the photographing unit 60, and the second camera 72 of the club unit 70, video data from cameras 52, 62, 72, and 25, cup-in information from the first sensor 22 of the cup unit 20, impact information from the impact sensor 74A of the club unit 70, and angle data of the head 1A from the angle sensor 74B.

[0090] The control device 31 stores the received video data, cup-in information, impact information, and angle data (monitor information) in a storage device and accumulates them as big data, and based on this monitor information, generates guide information to provide guidance to the user's golf play.

[0091] <Guide presentation> First, an example of control for presenting a guide (instruction) for playing golf will be described. The control device 31 analyzes the acquired video data using well-known image analysis technology to calculate play situation estimation data. The play situation estimation data is data estimated from the video of the current play situation. The estimated data includes, for example, the user's current position, the user's posture before the swing, head-up analysis, head-up check, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, and distance to the pin 5. The play situation estimation data allows the control unit 30 to grasp (estimate) the play situation based on the monitor information.

[0092] The control device 31 generates guide information based on the calculated play situation estimation data and the sample (model play) data. The guide information is advice (guide) for achieving a better hit based on the current play situation (the user's current position, the user's posture before swinging, head-up analysis, head-up check, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, distance to the pin 5, etc.). Specifically, tips for playing golf, such as a sample swing trajectory, a sample form, swing rhythm, ball launch direction, standing position, foot width, and accurate impact, are presented using images, photographs, videos, voice, rhythmic sounds, text, etc. In addition, the playing form of a master or expert golfer, for example, can also be presented as a model play.

[0093] Model data that serves as a reference for guiding golf play, as well as various video, image, and audio data for generating guide information, are stored in advance in the storage device 34. Examples of the model data include the user's posture before swinging, the user's line of sight, head position, stance, body movement, and golf club trajectory.

[0094] The control device 31 transmits the generated guide information to the terminal device 40. The terminal device 40 outputs guide content for golf play based on the guide information from the display device 42 or the audio device. The destination of the guide information may be the terminal device 40, the display device 76 or the audio device 77 of the club unit 70, or other units 20, 50.

[0095] The guide content is at least one of a guide video and a guide audio. The guide video includes the user's eye position during the swing, head position, posture, head-up analysis, head-up check, hitting form, golf club stroke trajectory, head angle, ball launch angle, head speed, hitting strength, swing tempo, glove path (trajectory), and putter face direction (angle). The guide audio may include a metronome sound (including music, voice, and other rhythmic sounds) that guides the swing rhythm of the golf club, advice (audio comments) on how to improve your golf game, etc. The device may also be connected to an interactive online golf lesson service via the Internet.

[0096] As a guide for playing golf, predicted results from the current playing situation may be presented, such as predicted ball trajectory, predicted swing trajectory, predicted form, etc.

[0097] When generating the guide information, the control device 31 can take into account monitor information accumulated as big data, driving range information such as the slope and turf grain of the green, and personal information such as the user's age, sex, physique, constitution, height, weight, and golfing skills. By taking into account various information, the accuracy of the golf play guidance provided by the guide information can be improved. Furthermore, by taking into account the user's golf play information history into account, the user's "habits" can be more easily reflected, making it possible to provide personalized golf play guidance.

[0098] <Laser light guide> In the present system S, a laser beam (guide laser beam) is emitted from the first illuminator 54 of the pin unit 50 toward the hitting area T2. Meanwhile, a first light receiver 78 is provided in the club unit 70 of the golf club 1 used by a user of the hitting area T2. Therefore, when the user stands in an appropriate position relative to the pin unit 50, the first light receiver 78 of the club unit 70 receives the laser beam from the first illuminator 54. When the first light receiver 78 receives the guide laser beam, a display device in the system S displays this fact. Examples of the display device include the display device 42 of the terminal device 40 and the display device 76 of the club unit 70. Furthermore, when the first light receiver 78 receives the guide laser beam, a speaker in the system S may output a sound to notify the user of this fact. Examples of the speaker in the system S include the audio device 45 of the terminal device 40, the audio device 20Y of the cup 2, the audio device 50X of the pin 5, and the audio device 77 of the club 1.

[0099] Furthermore, a laser beam (guide sub-laser beam) is emitted from the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70. When the user is standing at an appropriate position relative to the pins 5, the laser beam from the second illuminator 75 is emitted toward the pins 5 (pin unit 50). Meanwhile, the pin unit 50 is provided with a second light receiver 55. Therefore, when the user is standing at an appropriate position relative to the pin unit 50, the second light receiver 55 of the pin unit 50 receives the laser beam from the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70. When the second light receiver 55 receives the guide sub-laser beam, a display device in the system S displays this fact. Examples of the display device include the display device 42 of the terminal device 40 and the display device 76 of the club unit 70. When the second light receiver 55 receives the guide sub-laser beam, a notification to that effect may be made by audio output from a speaker in the system S. The speakers in the system S include the sound device 45 of the terminal device 40, the sound device 20Y of the cup 2, the sound device 50X of the pin 5, the sound device 77 of the club 1, and the like.

[0100] As described above, when the first light receiver 78 receives the guide laser beam, the display in the system S displays that fact, and when the second light receiver 55 receives the guide sub-laser beam, the display in the system S displays that fact, so that the user can confirm from the display that he or she is standing in an appropriate position with respect to the pin unit 50. The content of the display may be anything as long as it notifies the user that he or she is standing in an appropriate position with respect to the pin unit 50. The trajectories of the laser light from the first light receiver 78 and the laser light from the second light receiver 55 function as guide lines showing the trajectory of the ball 3, so the user can understand the direction in which the ball 3 is launched while standing in an appropriate position relative to the pin unit 50. Therefore, a visual guide regarding putting (hitting the ball 3) can be provided to the user.

[0101] Furthermore, it is possible to present guide light in both directions, using the first illuminator 54 of the pin unit 50 and the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70, with laser light from the front and laser light from the rear. The bidirectional guide light can provide more reliable guidance. The irradiation angle between the first illuminator 54 of the pin unit 50 and the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70 can be automatically adjusted based on the results of analyzing the monitor information and video data. This allows for the adjustment of the direction of the laser light from the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70 and the front-to-rear position of the intersection spot 75X, enabling accurate guidance that reflects the current playing situation.

[0102] <Feedback on current situation analysis results> Furthermore, the control device 31 can provide feedback on the play result after the hit is completed based on the result of analyzing the video data. In this case, the control device 31 identifies the swing made by the user in the video based on the results of analyzing the video data, analyzes the identified swing, and tracks the hit golf ball 3 in the video to analyze the movement of the golf ball 3. Here, analyzing and evaluating the swing includes analyzing the user's form and analyzing the movement of the golf club (head).

[0103] Examples of analysis items for the user's form include the user's eye position, head position, posture, head-up analysis, and head-up check. Examples of analysis items for the golf club (head) movement include the golf club stroke trajectory, head angle, head speed, impact strength, putter face angle, ball launch angle, club path (in-out / out-in movement of the club head at impact), swing tempo, swing flow, and club head flow.

[0104] Examples of analysis items for the movement of the golf ball 3 include the speed of the golf ball 3, the launch angle (launch direction) of the golf ball 3, and the flight distance of the golf ball 3. The control device 31 calculates analysis result data for each of the above items by analyzing the video data, and generates the calculated various analysis result data as practice support information. The analysis result data generated as support information is used as information for displaying the analysis results and evaluation of the golf play for each of the above items.

[0105] The control device 31 transmits the analysis result data generated as support information to the terminal device 40. Based on the received analysis result data (support information), the fourth control mechanism 41 of the terminal device 40 displays the analysis results and evaluation of the golf play for each of the above items on the display 42 as practice support content. In other words, feedback on the golf play results is provided. Such feedback contributes to improving the user's golfing technique. Furthermore, visualizing one's own play as numerical values ​​and images also contributes to improving the enjoyment of golf.

[0106] Examples of analysis results of golf play displayed as support content on the display 42 are listed below. Examples of support content include the speed of the golf ball 3, the launch angle (launch direction) of the golf ball 3, the flight distance of the golf ball 3, the number of rotations of the ball 3, the rotation direction of the ball 3, the rotation speed, the ball quality, the quality of rotation, a video recording the user's form during the swing, a series of high-speed photographs of the user's form during the swing, the user's eye position during the swing, the position and posture of the head, a head-up analysis, a head-up check, the golf club stroke trajectory, the measured head angle, the measured head speed, the measured strength of the impact, the swing tempo, the swing flow, and the flow of the club head. The golf club stroke trajectory includes the so-called glove path. The head angle includes the orientation (angle) of the putter face.

[0107] The feedback on the golf play result is not limited to the visual feedback as described above, but may also be provided by audio information (that is, auditory feedback). Specifically, auditory feedback is the transmission of the analysis results of a golf play by voice. Specifically, it can be output as voice messages such as "Nice shot," "Out of alignment," "Hooked," "Open," "Out of alignment by n (n is any number) degrees," "Hooked by n (n is any number) degrees," "Open by n (n is any number) degrees," etc. These voice messages can be provided in combination with the visual feedback described above.

[0108] In this case, the storage device of the control unit 30 is provided with a database that stores various voice data (audio data) used for auditory feedback. Based on the calculated various analysis result data, the control device 31 extracts voice data to be provided to the user from the database, and generates practice support information including this voice data. The terminal device 40 outputs audio based on the transmitted audio data. For example, headphones or earphones can be used to output the audio. Note that the audio output is not limited to the terminal device 40, and may be performed by an audio device of any device within the system S.

[0109] <Banner Ad> The control device 31 may generate banner advertisement display information and transmit it to the terminal device 40 of the user in conjunction with providing the above-mentioned guide information and providing feedback on the golf play results.

[0110] The banner advertisement display information is information for displaying a banner advertisement video (a small advertisement displayed in a part of the screen). In this case, the terminal device 40 displays the banner advertisement in association with the provision of guide information or feedback on the golf play results. The banner advertisement may be displayed on any display device in the system S, such as the terminal device 40 or the display device of the cart 6. The control device 31 may generate advertising audio output information instead of or in addition to the banner advertising display information and transmit it to the terminal device 40 of the user. In this case, the terminal device 40 outputs the advertising audio in association with the feedback on the golf play results. The content of the output video and audio is not limited to advertisements and may be any video or audio (for example, ASMR).

[0111] In addition, the content provided from the control unit 30 to the terminal device 40 and other devices 20, 50, 70 in this system S is not limited to the above. For example, audio and video guidance for "prize presentation," advertising video and audio, points awarded at stores and websites, miles, mileage, stay mileage, discount tickets, service coupons, music, support audio, lighting effects, etc. may be provided.

[0112] In this case, the storage device 34 of the control unit 30 is provided with a database that stores a large amount of information (including advertising video signals) related to advertising videos, advertising audio, point awards at stores and websites, music, support audio, lighting effects, etc. For example, in response to a cup-in, the control unit 30 extracts information related to advertising videos, advertising audio, point awards at stores and websites, miles, mileage, stay mileage, discount tickets, service coupons, music, support audio, lighting effects, etc. from the database and transmits it to the terminal device 40. Support audio is audio that enhances the enjoyment of golf, specifically, cheers, cheers, applause, etc. from the gallery. Lighting effects enhance the user's enjoyment of golf by controlling the on / off, color, brightness, etc. of light source devices within the system S. Lighting provides illumination, neon, lights, spotlights, rotating spotlights, mirror balls, LED lighting, etc. Lighting effects may be accompanied by music. The user can select a desired music genre or song, such as disco, gravure music, classical music, pop music, enka, etc. In the lighting effect, it is preferable to change the control of the light source device according to the selected music genre.

[0113] The timing for providing banner advertisement videos, advertisement audio, music, etc. is not limited to when the ball goes in the cup. Advertisement videos, advertisement audio, music, radio broadcasts, movies, etc. can be provided at any time during practice using the training device T. Providing "music" as described above includes playing music based on a playlist of desired music genres or songs created by the user, as well as playing music selected by a DJ (disc jockey). The user may be able to request desired songs from the DJ's selection. The music provided may also be so-called "karaoke." In this case, the user can sing along with the karaoke performance. The user can arbitrarily switch on / off the playback of audio and video such as advertising videos, advertising audio, music, radio broadcasts, movies, television, video distribution services, etc. In other words, the user can individually select, for example, from the terminal device 40, whether or not the various contents described above are provided.

[0114] In addition, the terminal device 40 may provide a competitive game function, a putting game, an approach game, and the like, linked to the acquired monitor information. When the user's terminal device 40 is a wearable device (head-mounted wearable device) that is worn on the head, such as smart glasses or eyeglass-type wearable devices, the above-mentioned various guide displays and images of the support content are superimposed on the real world and displayed on the display 42 of the terminal device 40. reality (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), Or, it can be used as a guide display or support control in MR (Mixed Reality). By providing such content, the user's enjoyment of playing golf can be enhanced.

[0115] If the user's terminal device 40 is a wearable device (head-mounted wearable device) that is worn on the head, such as smart glasses or eyeglass-type wearable devices, the display 42 of the terminal device 40 can be used to play audio and video such as advertising videos, advertising audio, music, radio broadcasts, and movies, as well as browse websites and various file documents while playing golf or moving between courses. In other words, while playing golf, the user can have auditory and visual experiences and perform auditory and visual tasks separate from golf. The user can select from the various guide displays and support contents as desired from the terminal device 40 and receive support contents in a desired combination.

[0116] Furthermore, the analysis results of the video data and the generated support information may be stored as big data in the storage device of the control device 31 (control unit 30). By storing the analysis results of the video data and the generated support information as big data in the control unit 30, a data platform that aggregates golf play information can be provided. Big data can be mutually utilized by multiple golf training machines. In the golf practice system S shown in FIG. 1, a display (monitor) 1M for the user is disposed in the hitting area T2. This monitor 1M is an example of a display device for displaying various information, and is installed near the user. The monitor 1M is equipped with a control mechanism 91, a display device 92, a communication device 93, an input device 94, an audio device 95, a camera 96, a sensor 97, a lighting device 98, and the like. Sensors that may be provided include, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or an image captured by a camera), and the like. In other words, the monitor 1M functions as one of the devices in the practice system S, and can link with other devices in the system S, display various information to the user, output audio, and send commands such as "Alexa ( (registered trademark), "OK Google (registered trademark)", "Hey Siri (registered trademark)" The monitor 1M can be configured as a multi-functional AI device that performs predetermined functions or emits light in response to voice input. The monitor 1M can display the various guides mentioned above, support content, video and still images of the user's form, weather, current news, the user's score, ranking, and so on. The monitor 1M allows the user to easily check visual information provided by the system S. Additionally, the monitor 1M functions as one element of the golf practice system S in cooperation with other devices in the system S. For example, the user may use the monitor 1M to connect to an interactive online golf lesson service via the Internet. Furthermore, an electronic scoreboard 8 (display) may be installed at any location within the golf practice system S (for example, behind the cup area T1). The electronic scoreboard 8 is an example of a display for displaying various information within the golf practice system S, and is preferably a large display device, for example, from the viewpoint of ensuring visibility. However, the size of the electronic scoreboard 8 is not particularly limited. The electronic scoreboard 8 may be configured as an information terminal device equipped with additional mechanisms such as a control mechanism 81, a display 82, a communication device 83, an input device 84, an audio device 85, a camera 86, a sensor 87, and a lighting device 88, and can function as one of the devices constituting the system S. As sensors, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or images captured by a camera), etc. may also be provided. That is, the electronic bulletin board 8 functions as one of the devices in the practice system S, and can cooperate with other devices in the practice system S, display various information to the user, output voice, and communicate with the device via "Alexa (registered trademark)." Use predefined voice input such as "OK Google (registered trademark)", "Hey Siri (registered trademark)", The electronic scoreboard 8 can be configured as a multi-functional AI device that performs predetermined functions or emits light in response to a force. The display of various information on the electronic scoreboard 8 is controlled, for example, by the control unit 30. The electronic scoreboard 8 may be controlled not only by the control unit 30 but also by any of the cup unit 20, the control unit 30, the terminal device 40, the pin unit 50, the photographing unit 60, or the club unit 70 in the system S. The electronic scoreboard 8 may display the various guides and support content described above. In addition to the guides and content described above, any information such as weather, current news, user scores, and rankings may be displayed on the electronic scoreboard 8. Furthermore, a projector may be provided instead of or in addition to the electronic scoreboard 8. The projector can project images into the system S using projection mapping. Any of the cameras provided in the golf practice system S may be configured as a 3D camera. Furthermore, each device in the golf practice system S may be configured to share its own power status (for example, remaining battery capacity) and operating status (meter). Furthermore, since the photographing units 60 are positioned to surround the user standing in the hitting area T2, the photographing units 60 can capture a full-body (all-around) image of the user. Using this image information, measurement data can be acquired when customizing clothing, accessories, and tools, such as golf wear, golf caps, golf shoes, and golf clubs. This image information can also be used to create icons, avatars, and characters (two-dimensional and three-dimensional characters) for users to use on social networking sites on the Internet. The created avatars can be used in three-dimensional virtual spaces constructed on computers, such as the Metaverse.

[0117] [4. Action and Effects] According to the golf training system S of this embodiment, since it has the above-mentioned configuration, it has the following effects.

[0118] (0) According to the present system S, when the user is standing in the appropriate position relative to the pin 5, the guide laser light from the first illuminator 54 attached to the pin 5 is received by the first light receiver 78 attached to the golf club 1, and the display in the system S displays this fact. Therefore, the user can confirm that he or she is standing in the appropriate position relative to the pin unit 50 by the display on the display. Furthermore, the guide sub-laser light from the second illuminator 75 attached to the golf club 1 is received by the second light receiver 55 attached to the pin 5, and the display in the system S can also display this fact. Therefore, the user can confirm his or her position by using two-way laser light, that is, the guide laser light directed from the pin 5 to the user and the guide sub-laser light directed in the opposite direction from the user to the pin 5. The display may be any display in the system S, such as the display 42 of the terminal device 40 or the display device 76 attached to the golf club 1. In this way, by providing the user with a visual guide for golf play (putting) using the guide laser light from the first illuminator 54 and the guide sub-laser light from the second illuminator 75, the effectiveness of practice can be improved in the golf practice system.

[0119] (1) According to the present system S, at least one of the following is acquired as monitor information: cup-in information from the first sensor 22 of the cup unit 20; video data taken from the pin 5 toward the hitting area T2 (rearward) by the first camera 52 of the pin unit 50; video data taken from the head 1A toward the front by the second camera 72 of the club unit 70; and impact data and angle data of the head 1A detected by the sensor 74 of the club unit 70. The control unit 30 grasps the current playing situation based on the monitor information and generates guide information for providing guidance to the user's golf play according to the playing situation. The terminal device 40 provides the user with guidance according to the guide information in advance (in advance) before the user hits the ball. Guidance is provided based on monitor information obtained from multiple monitor information sources (cup unit 20, pin unit 50, club unit 70) located in front (cup 2 side) and behind (hitting area T2 side) of the training machine T. The types of monitor information include video data, hitting information, and cup-in information. Therefore, highly accurate guidance is provided that takes into account many elements. This can improve the effectiveness of practice. Furthermore, it is possible to present guide light in both directions, using the first illuminator 54 of the pin unit 50 and the second illuminator 75 of the club unit 70, with laser light from the front and laser light from the rear. This allows for more accurate guidance than a structure in which guide light is irradiated in one direction from the golf club.

[0120] (2) The monitor information source further includes a camera unit 60, and image data captured by the camera unit 60 using cameras 62L, 62R, and 62B provided on the left, right, and rear sides of the user is provided as monitor information. In addition to the first camera 52 of the pin unit 50, video data of the user taken from all four sides (front, back, left, right) can be obtained, providing guidance that takes into account a greater number of factors, thereby further improving the effectiveness of practice. (3) By including the head camera 62H in the image capture unit 60, it is possible to obtain video data of the direction in which the user's eyes are directed. This allows for more accurate understanding of information such as the direction of the user's eyes, head position, and posture while playing golf. This allows for a head-up check and the golf club stroke trajectory to be confirmed with high accuracy. As a result, the accuracy of the guide is improved.

[0121] (4) The second illuminators 75 of the club unit 70 are arranged along the width direction of the head 1A, and the laser light emitted from the three illuminators intersects at one point (intersection spot), so that the direction of the guide light indicates the direction in which the golf ball will be launched and the distance from the head 1A to the forward hitting target position.

[0122] (5) The club unit 70 includes a pair of second cameras 72 provided at both ends of the head 1A in the width direction, so that an image of the golf ball 3 that has been hit can be captured. (6) The club unit 70 includes an angle sensor 74B, which can acquire angle data of the head 1A. (7) The club unit 70 includes an impact sensor 74A, which can obtain impact information such as the presence or absence of an impact and the impact force. According to the above (5) to (7), highly accurate hit information that reflects the user's hit can be acquired as monitor information, and therefore more accurate guidance can be provided.

[0123] (8) The control device 31 of the control unit 30 analyzes the video data, calculates play situation estimation data, and generates the guide information based on the calculated play situation estimation data. Because the analysis results of the video data are used, guidance is provided that takes into account a number of factors. This further enhances the effectiveness of practice. (9) Since the guide information takes into account the historical information stored in the storage device 34, it is possible to provide the user with personalized guide images and guide audio (which reflect the user's habits, so to speak).

[0124] (10) The control device 31 of the control unit 30 can display a banner advertisement along with the guide, thereby providing advertisements to users who are enjoying playing golf. (11) The cup unit container 20A containing the cup unit 20 is built into the cup body 2A, so that the functionality of the unit 20 can be easily added to an existing cup 2. (12) The telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B allows the periphery of the cup 2 to be photographed even when the pin 5 is removed and the first camera 52 of the pin 5 cannot be used. (13) When the pin 5 is removed, the telescopic rod mechanism 20B with camera automatically extends, allowing the area around the cup 2 to be photographed. Therefore, even if the pin 5 is removed, video data of the area around the cup 2 can be reliably obtained.

[0125] (14) The pin unit container 50A that contains the pin unit 50 is attached so that the attachment position can be adjusted freely relative to the pin 5, so the position of the first camera 52 (pin unit 50) can be adjusted as desired. This ensures the accuracy of the monitor information. (15) When a head-mounted wearable device is used as the terminal device 40, it is possible to play golf while viewing the display. Furthermore, when displaying guide information, the image is superimposed on the real world. By providing the guide as augmented reality in this way, the user's enjoyment of playing golf can be further enhanced.

[0126] [5.Other] The above-described embodiment is merely an example, and is not intended to exclude various modifications and application of techniques not explicitly stated in the present embodiment. Each configuration of the present embodiment can be modified and implemented in various ways without departing from the spirit thereof. Furthermore, it is possible to select and / or combine as needed.

[0127] In the above embodiment, an example was given of a configuration in which a cup 2 is provided in a hole drilled in the golf ball rolling surface, but in the golf practice system S, the cup is not limited to a hole and may be provided in the golf ball rolling surface as a predetermined area (flat surface) below a pin. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, a pin 5' having three legs 5X is used. The pin 5 is placed on the ground by the feet 5X. The area below the feet 5X becomes the destination for hitting the ball (the cup, so to speak). In other words, the user putts by aiming at the area below the feet 5X. The pin 5' shown in FIG. 12 can stand on its own by the feet 5X, which has the advantage that the installation location can be freely set. Furthermore, although the system has been described as being applied to the golf training machine T, the system may also be applied to an outdoor golf course. Although an example in which three second irradiators 75 are provided on the mount portion 7 has been described, the number of second irradiators 75 may be one or more. The number of cameras and the arrangement of the cameras provided in the photographing unit 60 are not limited to the above example. The more cameras there are, the more data is used to analyze the video data, which contributes to improving the accuracy of the analysis. On the other hand, the more cameras there are, the greater the processing load and the higher the costs. In addition, it is also possible to perform facial authentication of a user and detect the user's vital information (blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, hydration, etc.) based on the video data captured by the cameras 20X, 35, 46, 52, 62, and 72 provided in the various devices 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, and 70 in the system S, such as the photographing unit 60. The power sources (batteries) of the various devices described above may be any known power source, such as rechargeable batteries, solar cells, etc. When using rechargeable batteries as the power source, they may be capable of being charged via air (wireless power transmission) or USB.

[0128] The smartphone or wearable device used as the terminal device 40 may have the following functions, for example. The following functions are also useful for increasing the enjoyment of golf and for improving the golf shot support effect. - A function that provides play support information via voice assistant A function that provides play support information in response to specified voice input such as "Alexa (registered trademark)," "OK Google (registered trademark)," or "Hey Siri (registered trademark)." - A function that provides play support information using AI (artificial intelligence application) - Function to provide banner ads and audio ads - Ability to provide games while waiting during a golf round - A function that provides points based on golf play - A function to survey golf courses and present the results to users -Function to guide the user in the direction of hitting the golf ball - Function to measure the user's movements while playing golf - Function to detect the user's vital information (blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, hydration, etc.) while playing golf -Function to estimate the trajectory of a golf ball -Ability to track golf ball movement - Capturing the user's swing and form - Ability to record golf play as video - Uploading videos of your golf game Remote control function for golf carts and drones - Ability to browse social media and websites while playing golf - Ability to view videos while playing golf - Ability to view document and video files while playing golf - Ability to type documents and make calls while playing golf

[0129] 7 described above, an example was given of a configuration in which the first sensor 22 is housed in a cup unit housing 20A arranged below the tray portion 2B on the bottom surface of the cup 2, but the arrangement of the first sensor 22 is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration example. FIGS. 13 to 18 show modified arrangements of the first sensor 22 in the cup 2, and give configuration examples in which the first sensor 22 is disposed in a location other than the cup unit housing 20A. In these configuration examples, the cup unit housing 20A houses the components of the cup unit 20 except for the first sensor 22. Note that the components already described are given the same reference numerals as before, and explanations thereof will be omitted. 13 illustrates a protruding (bump-shaped) sensor casing 22A that protrudes radially inward from the inner peripheral surface of the cup body 2A above the bottom surface of the cup 2. A first sensor 22 is housed within the protruding sensor casing 22A. In addition to the first sensor 22, a camera that photographs (detects) the ball 10 that has fallen into the cup 2 may be provided within the ring-shaped sensor casing 22B.

[0130] 14 illustrates a ring-shaped sensor casing 22B disposed along the inner circumferential surface of the cup body 2A above the bottom surface of the cup 2. The first sensor 22 is housed within this ring-shaped sensor casing 22B. In addition to the first sensor 22, a camera that photographs (detects) the ball 10 that has fallen into the cup 2 may also be provided within the ring-shaped sensor casing 22B. 15 shows an example of a configuration in which sensor casing 22C is embedded in the center of tray 2B. Sensor casing 22C is formed in a shape that surrounds hole 2D (i.e., the shaft member of lifting mechanism 2C that forms the pin case) in the center of tray 2B. First sensor 22 is housed within sensor casing 22C. In addition to first sensor 22, a camera that photographs (detects) ball 10 that has fallen into cup 2 may also be provided within sensor casing 22C.

[0131] 16 illustrates an example configuration in which a ring-shaped sensor casing 22D is formed on the outer periphery (edge) of the tray 2B. The first sensor 22 is housed within this ring-shaped sensor casing 22D. The ring-shaped sensor casing 22D may be formed integrally with the tray 2B, or may be a separate body detachably attached to the tray 2B. In addition to the first sensor 22, a camera may be provided within the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D to photograph (detect) the ball 10 that has fallen into the cup 2 and to photograph the area around the cup 2.

[0132] Figure 17 illustrates an example configuration in which a sensor casing 22C' (see Figure 15) is embedded in the center of the receiving tray portion 2B, and a ring-shaped sensor casing 22D' (see Figure 16) is formed on the outer periphery of the receiving tray portion 2B. In this case, at least one of the camera and the first sensor 22 may be provided in one of the sensor casing 22C' and the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D', and at least the other of the camera and the first sensor 22 may be housed in the other. Specifically, a configuration example may be given in which the camera is housed in the sensor casing 22C' and the first sensor 22 is housed in the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'. As another example, the first sensor 22 may be housed in the sensor casing 22C' and the camera may be housed in the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'. Furthermore, a camera (or the first sensor 22) may be provided in both the sensor casing 22C' and the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D', or both a camera and the first sensor 22 may be provided in both the sensor casing 22C' and the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'.

[0133] 18(a) and (b) show examples of the configuration of sensor casing 22E provided in a protruding upward position in the center of receiving tray 2B. Sensor casing 22E forms a raised portion relative to the upper surface of receiving tray 2B. At least one of first sensor 22 and a camera is housed inside sensor casing 22E. Sensor casing 22E may be formed integrally with receiving tray 2B, or may be a separate body detachably attached to receiving tray 2B. FIG. 18(a) shows an example configuration in which, in addition to the sensor casing 22E, a ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'' is erected along the outer periphery of the upper surface of the receiving tray portion 2B. In this case, at least one of the camera and the first sensor 22 may be provided in one of the sensor casing 22E and the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'', and at least the other of the camera and the first sensor 22 may be housed in the other. FIG. 18(b) shows a configuration example in which the sensor casing 22E is provided and the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'' is not provided.

[0134] FIG. 19 shows the state in FIG. 18(a) where the tray 2B has been raised by the lifting mechanism 2C. In this configuration, if a camera is housed in the sensor casing 22E and the first sensor 22 is housed in the ring-shaped sensor casing 22D'', the camera in the sensor casing 22E can be raised to the outside of the cup main body 2A by raising the tray 2B, as shown in FIG. 19. This makes it possible to capture, for example, 360-degree images of the area around the cup 2 using the camera in the sensor casing 22E. Fig. 20 shows the state in Fig. 18(b) where the tray 2B has been raised by the lifting mechanism 2C. In this case, for example, by accommodating a camera and a first sensor 22 in a sensor casing 22E', the camera and the first sensor 22 can be used to detect the ball 10 falling into the cup 2, and when the tray 2B is raised as shown in Fig. 20, the camera in the sensor casing 22E can be used to capture, for example, 360-degree images of the area around the cup 2.

[0135] Figure 21 shows a state in which sensor casing 22E has been further elevated above receiving tray 2B by lifting mechanism 2C from the state shown in Figure 19. Figure 22 shows a state in which sensor casing 22E' has been further elevated above receiving tray 2B by lifting mechanism 2C from the state shown in Figure 20. 21 and 22, sensor casing 22E, sensor casing 22E' may be configured to be able to rise relative to receiving tray portion 2B. If a camera is housed inside sensor casing 22E, the camera inside sensor casing 22E can be used to capture images of the periphery of cup 2, for example, 360 degrees. 23, the sensor casing 22E may be configured to be lifted away from the tray 2B without lifting the tray 2B in the configuration shown in FIG. 18(a) above. In this case, if a camera is housed inside the sensor casing 22E, it is possible to capture images of the area around the cup 2, for example, 360 degrees, using the camera inside the sensor casing 22E. 19 to 23, the receiving tray portion 2B and the sensor casing 22E can be raised and lowered by the lifting mechanism 2C with the pin 5 (shown by the dashed lines in the figures) inserted in the hole D. Here, the pin 5 inserted into the hole 2D may be raised and lowered together with the receiving tray portion 2B and the sensor casing 22E by the lifting mechanism 2C, or only the receiving tray portion 2B and the sensor casing 22E may be raised and lowered by the lifting mechanism 2C, without raising and lowering the pin 5 inserted into the hole 2D.

[0136] FIG. 24 shows a configuration example in which a storage section 22F that stores a first sensor 22 or a camera is disposed on a shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C (i.e., a member that is extendable in the vertical direction and forms a pin case through which a pin 5 can be inserted). Here, the camera is used to photograph (detect) a ball 10 that has fallen into the cup 2 and to photograph the surroundings of the cup 2. In FIG. 24, the storage section 22F is disposed at the tip of the shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C. The tip of the shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C rises and falls independently of the tray section 2B by the lifting and lowering drive of the lifting mechanism 2C. FIG. 24 shows a state in which the tray section 2B rises from the bottom surface of the cup 2, and the portion (tip) of the shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C that includes the storage section 22F protrudes above the tray section 2B. With the portion (tip) including the container 22F protruding above the tray 2B, it is possible to photograph the periphery of the cup 2, for example, 360 degrees, using a camera inside the container 22F. 25, only the portion (tip) of the shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C that includes the storage portion 22F may be extended upward without moving the tray portion 2B from the bottom surface of the cup 2. With the portion (tip) that includes the storage portion 22F extended upward, it is possible to photograph the area around the cup 2, for example, 360 degrees, using a camera inside the storage portion 22F. As shown in FIG. 26, the storage section 22F may be disposed below the receiving tray section 2B on the shaft member of the lifting mechanism 2C. 19 to 26, the vertical lifting drive by the lifting mechanism 2C has been described, but the operational mode of the lifting drive is not particularly limited, and various modes are conceivable. For example, the lowering operation may be started immediately after the lifting operation by the lifting mechanism 2C, or the lifted state may be maintained after the lifting operation by the lifting mechanism 2C. Furthermore, the lifting operation by the lifting mechanism 2C may be started in response to the extraction of the pin 5.

[0137] In the above-mentioned Figures 9(a), (b) and Figures 10(a), (b), a configuration example is shown in which the rods 24, 24' of the telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B are arranged at the radial center of the cup 2, but the arrangement of the rods of the telescopic rod mechanism with camera 20B is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 27, a configuration may be adopted in which a rod 24 ″ of a telescopic rod mechanism 20 B with a camera is disposed on the outer periphery of the cup 2 .

[0138] <System Modification> As an embodiment of the golf practice system according to the present invention, the system S shown in Fig. 1 has been illustrated. However, the embodiment of the golf practice system according to the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a golf practice system S' shown in Fig. 28 is also possible. In the golf practice system S' shown in Figure 28, a cup 200 recessed into the golf ball rolling surface is provided within the cup area T1', and a rod-shaped pin 500 serving as a marker for the cup 200 is erected so that it can be inserted and removed from the cup 200. A predetermined area separated from the cup 200 forms the hitting area T2'. The hitting area T2' is an area where a user (golfer) hits the golf ball 300 toward the cup 200. A golf club 100 is disposed within the hitting area T2' for hitting the golf ball 300 from any position within the hitting area T2. The golf ball rolling surface is the floor surface on which the golf ball 300 rolls.

[0139] In the golf practice system S′ shown in FIG. 28 , a first illuminator (referred to as “laser” in FIG. 28 ) 510 is attached to the pin 500 and irradiates a guide laser beam L1 (shown by a dashed line in the drawing) that forms a straight line from the pin 500 toward a hitting area T2′. A first light receiver (referred to as “light receiver” in FIG. 28 ) 120 that can receive the guide laser beam L1 from the first illuminator 510 is attached to the golf club 100. The positions of the first illuminator 510 on the pin 500 and the first light receiver 120 on the golf club 100 are not limited as long as they can irradiate the guide laser beam L1 toward the hitting area T2′ and receive the guide laser beam L1. For example, the first illuminator 510 can be disposed below the pin 500, and the first light receiver 120 can be disposed on the head of the golf club 100. In this case, the guide laser beam L1 is irradiated along the trajectory of the golf ball 300 on the golf ball rolling surface. This makes it easier for the user to grasp the direction in which the golf ball is being hit.

[0140] 28, a second illuminator ("laser" in FIG. 28) 110 that irradiates a guide sub-laser beam L2 (shown by a dashed line in the figure) from the golf club 100 toward the pin 500 is attached to the golf club 100, and a second light receiver ("light receiver" in FIG. 28) 520 that can receive the guide sub-laser beam L2 from the second illuminator 110 is attached to the pin 500. The position of the second illuminator 110 on the golf club 100 and the position of the second light receiver 520 on the pin 500 are not limited as long as they can irradiate the guide sub-laser beam L2 toward the pin 500 and can receive the guide sub-laser beam L2. As an example, the second illuminator 110 can be disposed on the head of the golf club 100, and the second light receiver 520 can be disposed below the pin 500. In this case, the guide sub-laser beam L2 is emitted along the trajectory of the golf ball 300 on the golf ball rolling surface, which makes it easier for the user to grasp the direction in which the golf ball is launched.

[0141] The golf practice system S′ shown in FIG. 28 includes a display 130 attached to the golf club 100 as an indicator that displays when the first light receiver 120 receives the guide laser beam L1 and when the second light receiver 520 receives the guide sub-laser beam L2. An example of the display 130 is the one provided on the top surface of the head of the golf club 100 as described above with reference to FIG. 3. The display 130 is not limited to this, and may be any of the indicators given as examples in the description of the system S above, such as a terminal device, a headset, smart glasses, or an electronic scoreboard, which are not shown in FIG.

[0142] According to the above-described system S', when the user is standing in an appropriate position relative to the pin 500, the guide laser beam L1 from the first illuminator 510 attached to the pin 500 is received by the first light receiver 120 attached to the golf club 1, and the display 130 in the system S' displays that fact. Furthermore, the guide sub-laser beam L2 from the second illuminator 110 attached to the golf club 100 can be received by the second light receiver 520 attached to the pin 500, and the display 130 in the system S can also display that fact. Therefore, the user can confirm his or her position by using two-way laser beams, namely the guide laser beam L1 directed from the pin 500 to the user and the guide sub-laser beam L2 directed in the opposite direction from the user to the pin 500. In this way, by providing the user with a visual guide for golf play (putting) using the guide laser light L1 from the first illuminator 510 and the guide sub-laser light L2 from the second illuminator 110, the practice effect of the golf practice system can be improved. The cup 200 is not limited to being a recess (hole) provided in the golf ball rolling surface, but may be provided as a predetermined area (flat surface) below the pin 500 on the golf ball rolling surface. 28, the golf practice system S' may be configured such that the first illuminator 510 is attached to the pin 500 and the guide laser beam L1 is simply emitted from the first illuminator 510, that is, the golf practice system S' may be configured without the first light receiver 120, the second illuminator 110, and the second light receiver 520. In this case, the user can grasp the direction in which the golf ball is hit by the guide laser beam L1.

[0143] If the training machine T is configured as a golf practice mat, it may be configured so that the undulations of the golf ball rolling surface in the cup area T1 can be adjusted. Specifically, a training machine T configured as a golf practice mat may be provided with an undulation adjustment means for the golf ball rolling surface. Well-known technology can be applied as the undulation adjustment means, and examples include an air jack that lifts part of the mat from below, a spacer, etc.

[0144] As shown in FIG. 29, a ball cage 600 may be disposed behind the cup 2 as seen from the user within the hitting area T2 (see FIG. 1). The ball cage 600 is an auxiliary device that provides the user with marks on positions spaced apart in the left-right direction (L and R directions in the figure) from the cup 2 as a guide for the direction in which the ball will be hit. The ball cage 600 in FIG. 29 is formed from a member that has an overall rectangular parallelepiped shape. Of the six faces of the ball cage 600, the face that faces the user when positioned behind the cup 2 is referred to as the "front face" 610.

[0145] The front part 610 is formed elongated in the left-right direction. A panel 611 is fixedly provided in the center of the front part 610 in the left-right direction. The panel 611 is a marker that informs the user of the position of the cup 2. A plurality of patterns 612 are arranged on the panel 611 at intervals in the left-right direction. The patterns 612 are, for example, circular patterns that simulate balls, and are ball position markers that serve as markers for the left-right position of the ball 3 relative to the panel 611 (cup 2). The patterns 612 function as a scale (scales in units of approximately one ball) that measures the dimension of the distance in the left-right direction relative to the panel 611 (cup 2). For example, the pattern 612 to the right of the panel 611 is a marker that indicates a position that is one ball's width to the right of the cup 2. Furthermore, fixedly provided on both the left and right sides of the front part 610 are laser light sources 613L and 613R that irradiate the user with laser light LX for guiding the hitting direction. In the ball cage 600 of FIG. 29, a panel 611, a pattern 612, and laser light sources 613L and 613R are also provided on the top surface 620.

[0146] The left-right dimension of panel 611 is set to be equal to or smaller than the diameter of cup 2. The diameter of pattern 61 is set to be equal to or smaller than the diameter of the ball. From the viewpoint of increasing the accuracy as a marker, it is preferable that the left-right dimension of panel 611 is slightly smaller than the diameter of cup 2, and that the diameter of pattern 61 is slightly smaller than the diameter of the ball. The laser light sources 613L, 613R are attached to the front surface 610 so that the angle can be adjusted. As an attachment structure that allows the angle to be adjusted, a well-known technique such as a ball joint may be applied. The angles of the laser light sources 613L, 613R may be manually adjusted by the user, or may be automatically adjusted by a drive mechanism including a power supply or a motor (not shown).

[0147] Ball cage 600 is disposed behind cup 2 as viewed from the user, with front portion 610 facing the user. This allows panel 611 and pattern 612 on front portion 610 to serve as markers for the position of cup 2 and the direction of hitting the ball. In ball cage 600 in which panel 611 and laser light sources 613L, 613R are fixedly provided, the position of the marker (panel 611) relative to cup 2 can be adjusted by changing the position of ball cage 600 relative to cup 2. For example, when practicing hitting the ball one ball's width to the right (or left) or half the ball's diameter to the right (or left) in accordance with the undulations of the golf ball rolling surface, the left-right position of the ball cage 600 is adjusted so that the panel 611 is moved half the ball's diameter to the right (or left) relative to the cup 2. This provides a guide for the left-right position of the ball relative to the cup 2. Therefore, the support effect of the golf practice system can be improved. To facilitate movement (position adjustment) of the ball cage 600, the bottom surface of the ball cage 600 may be equipped with a moving mechanism such as casters, wheels, rollers, etc. for facilitating movement.

[0148] A ball cage 600' shown in Fig. 30 is a modified example of the ball cage 600 in Fig. 29, and has a panel 611' and laser light sources 613L', 613R' provided on a front surface 610' so as to be movable in the left-right direction. In Fig. 30, the movement directions of the panel 611' and laser light sources 613L', 613R' are indicated by outline arrows. In the example shown in FIG. 30 , rails 614 and 615 extending in the left-right direction are provided on the front surface 610′. The rail 614 supports the panel 611′ so that it can move left-right, and the rail 615 supports the laser light sources 613L′ and 613R′ so that they can move left-right. The movement ranges of the panel 611′ and the laser light sources 613L′ and 613R′ are set to the entire width of the ball cage 600′ in the left-right direction, for example. The movement ranges of the panel 611′ and the laser light sources 613L′ and 613R′ are not limited to the entire width of the ball cage 600′ in the left-right direction, but may be appropriately variably set within a portion of the entire width in the left-right direction. Note that the rails 614 and 615 are arranged side by side so as not to intersect with each other, so that the panel 611′ and the laser light sources 613L′ and 613R′ can pass each other when moving left-right. In the ball cage 600' of FIG. 30, a panel 611', a pattern 612', and laser light sources 613L' and 613R' are also provided on an upper surface 620'. In this case, the ball cage 600' does not move, but the panel 611' (and the laser light sources 613L', 613R') is moved left and right to adjust the position of the mark (panel 611) relative to the cup 2. For example, the panel 611' and the laser light sources 613L', 613R' can be moved according to the undulations of the green. This can further enhance the support effect of the golf practice system. The left-right movement of the panel 611' and the laser light sources 613L', 613R' may be manually adjusted by the user, or may be automatically adjusted by a drive mechanism including a power supply and a motor (not shown).

[0149] 29 and 30 show ball cages 600 and 600' that are placed directly on the floor. However, the ball cages 600 and 600' may have legs (not shown) for supporting the ball cages 600 and 600' from below, and may be placed on the floor via the legs (not shown). Also, as shown in FIG. 31, the ball cages 600 and 600' may be attached to pins 5. In the case of the ball cages 600 and 600' attached to pins 5 as shown in FIG. 31, the ball cages 600 and 600' may be fixed to the pins 5, or may be attached so that their attachment positions can be moved up, down, left, and right. The attachment positions may be moved manually or electrically controlled by a drive mechanism (not shown). The electrically controlled operation may be performed remotely using a remote controller (not shown), or may be operated by a switch (not shown) provided on the ball cages 600 and 600'.

[0150] The front portion 610 may have any shape other than a circle drawn as the pattern 612. Furthermore, the front portion 610 may have a scale for measuring length drawn as a marker instead of or in addition to the pattern 612. The scale may be in any unit such as cm, mm, feet, or inches. The ball cages 600 and 600' may have a structure in which panels 611, 611', a pattern 612, and laser light sources 613L, 613R, 613L', 613R' are provided on at least one of the front surface portions 610, 610' and the top surface portions 620, 620'. The shape, size, and horizontal dimension of the ball cages 600 and 600' are not limited. For example, the ball cages 600 and 600' are not limited to the rectangular column shape shown in Figures 29 and 30, but may be flat, disk-like, or any other shape. The number of laser light sources is not limited to two, but may be one or more. Furthermore, the ball cages 600 and 600' may include a communication device, a camera, a display, an audio device (microphone, speaker), etc. (not shown), and may be one of the components of the golf practice systems S and S'. Furthermore, the ball cages 600 and 600' may be provided with a level.

[0151] 32 and 33 may be provided instead of or in addition to the ball gauges 600, 600' as markers for the left-right position of the ball relative to the cup 2 (L and R directions in the drawings). The mini pins 700, 700' are positioned behind the cup 2 as seen by the user within the hitting area T2 (see FIG. 1) and are displaced left-right (L and R directions in the drawings) relative to the cup 2, and serve as markers for the position of the cup 2 and the direction in which the ball is hit.

[0152] Mini pins 700, 700' consist of short rod-shaped members, and mini pin 700 in Figure 32 has a spike portion 701 for grounding at its bottom end and a laser light source 702 at its top. Mini pin 700 is used by sticking spike portion 701 into the floor. Mini pin 700' in Figure 33 has a plate portion 703 for grounding at its bottom end and a laser light source 704 at its top. Mini pin 700' is used by standing it upright on the floor with plate portion 703. The laser light sources 702, 704 emit laser light LY for guiding the hitting direction. The positions of the laser light sources 702, 704 on the mini pins 700, 700' are not limited to the upper part, but may be the lower part or the middle part, and are arbitrary. Furthermore, the mini pins 700, 700' may include a communication device, a camera, a display, an audio device (microphone, speaker), etc., which are not shown, and may be one of the components of the golf practice systems S, S'.

[0153] 34 is a schematic diagram of an example of smart glasses (eyeglass-type wearable device) 40X applied as the terminal device 40, and a user wearing the smart glasses 40X. The camera 46 mounted on the smart glasses 40X is used as the head camera 62H (see FIG. 1) of the photographing unit 60 (see FIG. 1) as described above. 35 is a schematic diagram of an example of VR goggles (head-mounted VR terminal device) 40Y applied as the terminal device 40, and a user wearing the VR goggles 40Y. The camera 46 mounted on the VR goggles 40Y is used as the head camera 62H (see FIG. 1) of the photographing unit 60 (see FIG. 1) as described above. The smart glasses and VR goggles may employ known technologies as appropriate, and their shapes and structures are not limited to those shown in the drawings. The smart glasses 40X and VR goggles 40Y may be based on AR (Augmented Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), or MR (Mixed Reality), etc. The display device can be used as a display device for displaying images using various well-known information display technologies. 36(a), a solar panel 2X may be attached to the upper surface of the tray portion 2B of the cup 2. As shown in FIG. 36(a), the solar panel 2X may be attached to the entire upper surface of the tray portion 2B, or may be attached to only a portion of the upper surface of the tray portion 2B. In this case, a protective sheet (protective cover) may be provided on the surface of the solar panel 2X to protect the surface of the solar panel 2X. FIG. 36(b) is a cross-sectional view (a cross-section along the axial direction of the cup main body 2A) of a portion of the cup main body 2A of the cup 2 as seen from the arrow V in FIG. 36(a). As shown in FIG. 36(b), a solar panel 2Y may be attached to the inner peripheral surface of the cup main body 2A. In FIG. 36(b), the solar panel 2Y is attached to only a portion of the cup main body 2A, but it may also be attached to the entire inner peripheral surface of the cup main body 2A.

[0154] In the golf practice systems S and S', the cup 2, the pin 5, and the club 1 are each described as being equipped with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc. (cup unit 20, pin unit 50, club unit 70), but at least one of the cup 2, the pin 5, and the club 1 may be configured with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc. For example, the cup 2 may be configured as a normal cup without an attached mechanism such as a camera, and the pin 5 and the club 1 may be configured as an AI pin and AI club equipped with a camera, etc. In the above-described embodiment, the golf practice systems S, S' have been described, but one of the features of the golf practice systems S, S' is that each device in the system, i.e., the cup 2, the pin 5, and the club 1, is equipped with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc. (cup unit 20, pin unit 50, club unit 70), as described above. Therefore, it is also possible to configure the invention as a pin equipped with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc., a cup equipped with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc., or a club equipped with a camera, laser, sensor, sound device, etc.

[0155] A solar panel may be attached to pin 5. The solar panel is a power generating panel for generating electricity to be used by various devices in the practice system S, such as the terminal device 40. The placement of the solar panel relative to pin 5 may be set appropriately from the viewpoint of efficiently collecting sunlight and the functionality of pin 5. FIG. 37(a) shows an example of a configuration in which a plate-shaped solar panel 5S is attached to the tip of the pin 5. Here, an example of a pin configuration is shown in which a flag 5A is attached to the tip of a rod-shaped member as the pin 5. FIG. 37(b) shows an example of a configuration in which a solar panel 5S is attached below the flag 5A at the tip of the pin 5. FIG. 37(c) shows an example of a configuration in which a solar panel 5S is attached to a pin 5' whose upper part 5U can be bent relative to the lower part 5D at the hinge part 5C. As shown in FIG. 37(c), it is preferable that the solar panel 5S is positioned below the hinge part 5C on the pin 5'. In this case, a part of the solar panel 5S can support the pin 5' in a horizontal position. The solar panel 5S is detachably attached to the pins 5, 5'. The power generated by the solar panel 5S can charge the pin unit 50 and batteries of other devices.

[0156] As shown in FIG. 38 , a pin 5′, whose upper portion 5U can be bent relative to a lower portion 5D at a hinge portion 5C, may have a support plate 5L provided below the hinge portion 5C. The support plate 5L has functions such as supporting the pin 5′ in a lying position and providing a grip support when lifting the pin 5′. The support plate 5L is detachably attached to the pin 5′. Alternatively, a grip member may be attached to the pin 5′ instead of the support plate 5L to facilitate lifting the pin 5′. The grip member may be shaped to cover the pin 5′ and made of a well-known material with excellent gripping properties, such as a resin material or EVA foam. The grip member may be attached, for example, below the hinge portion 5C, but may also be attached to the upper, middle, or lower portion of the pin 5′.

[0157] The pin 5 may be formed into a rod shape by connecting multiple members as shown in Figures 39(a) to (d). Figures 39(a) to (d) show, as an example, a configuration example in which three members, an upper portion 5P, a middle portion 5Q, and a lower portion 5R, are detachably connected to form a single pin 5. The upper portion 5P, the middle portion 5Q, and the lower portion 5R may be connected by a screw type, a push type, a folding type, a button type, or any other connecting method. In this case, a pin unit 50 including a first camera 52 and a sensor may be built into at least one of the upper portion 5P, the middle portion 5Q, and the lower portion 5R. FIG. 39(a) shows a configuration example in which the pin unit 50 is built into the upper portion 5P. FIG. 39(b) shows a configuration example in which the pin unit 50 is built into the middle portion 5Q. FIG. 39(c) shows a configuration example in which the pin unit 50 is built into the lower portion 5R. FIG. 39(d) shows a configuration example in which the pin unit 50 is built into both the upper portion 5P and the lower portion 5R. In the configuration example of FIG. 39(d), the components of the pin unit 50 may be housed in a distributed manner in the upper portion 5P and the lower portion 5R. The mounting position of the pin unit 50 may be freely set by the user. Furthermore, as shown in Fig. 39(a) to (d), a solar panel 5Z (shown in a broken line) is provided around the pin 5. The solar panel 5Z may be detachably attached to the periphery of the pin 5. The solar panel 5Z is detachably attached to the pin 5. Well-known techniques such as a screw type, a protrusion engagement (butch) type, and a snap-in type can be applied to the structure for detachably attaching the solar panel 5Z to the pin 5. The vertical position of the solar panel 5Z is not limited. The power generated by the solar panel 5Z can be used to charge the pin unit 50 and the batteries of other devices. The solar panel 5Z may also be fixedly incorporated into the pin 5 (in other words, "formed as a single pull with the pin 5").

[0158] As shown in FIG. 1 , the golf practice system S may further include an auxiliary terminal device 90. The auxiliary terminal device 90 is an auxiliary information terminal device (i.e., a slave device of the devices in the system S) provided to assist, link, complement, or replace the various processes and functions performed by the devices 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, etc. that make up the golf practice system S. The auxiliary terminal device 90 may be configured as an information terminal device equipped with additional mechanisms such as a control mechanism 91, a display 92, a communication device 93, an input device 94, an audio device 95, a camera 96, a sensor 97, and a lighting device 98, and can function as one of the devices that make up the system S. That is, the auxiliary terminal device 90 can transmit information captured or detected by the camera 96 ​​or the sensor 97 to other devices in the system S, and can output sound or provide illumination based on information received from other devices in the system S. The camera 96 ​​may be a 360-degree camera, or a camera that captures images in a range narrower than 360 degrees. The camera 25 may also be configured as a 3D camera. As described above, various information within the driving range (e.g., monitoring information on players and balls) can be obtained using the camera 96 ​​and sensor 97. The various pieces of information obtained by the auxiliary terminal device 90 may be treated as sub-, complementary, auxiliary, or alternative information to the various pieces of information obtained by other devices within the system S, or may be treated as independent main information. The video captured by the camera 96 ​​can be used to generate guide information, or as live video data (live camera) for monitoring and managing the current situation within the driving range. The sensors may include, for example, a speed sensor, an acceleration sensor, a gyro sensor, a magnetic sensor, a biometric authentication sensor, an air pressure sensor (pressure sensor), a temperature sensor, a microphone (sound pressure sensor), a direction sensor, a proximity sensor, a brightness sensor (ambient light sensor), a human presence sensor, an anemometer, a wind vane, an infrared sensor, an infrared camera, a snow depth meter (such as a snow depth meter based on laser reflection or images captured by a camera), etc. That is, the auxiliary terminal device 90 functions as one of the devices in the practice system S, and can be configured as a multi-functional AI device that cooperates with other devices in the system S, displays various information to the user, outputs audio, performs predetermined functions in response to predetermined voice input such as "Alexa (registered trademark)," "OK Google (registered trademark)," or "Hey Siri (registered trademark)," and emits light.

[0159] The auxiliary terminal device 90 may be installed at any location within the driving range, either fixedly or with its installation position changeable (movable). As an example, one or more auxiliary terminal devices 90 are installed outside the area T1 and near the cup 2. In this installation example of the auxiliary terminal device 90, the auxiliary terminal device 90 performs photographing, sensing, etc. outside the cup area T1, so that the "blind spots" outside the cup area T1 and the cup unit 20, pin unit 50, club unit 70, and photographing unit 60 can be compensated for with information acquired by the auxiliary terminal device 90. 40(a), there is an example of the external shape of the auxiliary terminal device 90, which is formed by a rod-shaped member 90A extending upward from a floor surface 93 (sub-pin, antenna type). In this case, the rod-shaped member 90A is equipped with attached mechanisms such as a control mechanism 91, a display 92, a communication device 93, an input device 94, an audio device 95, a camera 96, a sensor 97, and a lighting device 98.

[0160] Furthermore, when not in use, the rod-shaped member 90A serving as the auxiliary terminal device 90 may be housed in a housing section 91 (shown by the broken line in the figure) embedded in the floor surface 93. Figure 40(b) shows the rod-shaped member 90A housed in the housing section 91. The rod-shaped member 90A may be configured so that its axial dimension can be adjusted. When in use, as shown in FIG. 40(a), the rod-shaped member 90A is extended. When not in use, as shown in FIG. 40(b), the rod-shaped member 90A is retracted and stored in a storage section 91 below a floor surface 93. A lid 92 may be provided to cover the upper end of the storage section 91. By closing the lid 92 when not in use, the rod-shaped member 90A can be hidden and foreign objects can be prevented from entering the storage section 91. The lid 92 opens automatically or manually when the auxiliary terminal device 90 is in use. The lid 92 may be covered with grass similar to the surface of the floor surface 93 of the practice field. In this case, the user can walk on the lid 92 (storage section 91) without feeling uncomfortable. When not in use, the upper end of the rod-shaped member 90A may be positioned below the lid 92 or at the same height as the lid 92 (ground level). When the upper end of the rod-shaped member 90A is at the ground surface when not in use, for example, a hole can be provided in part of the lid 92 through which the rod-shaped member 90A is inserted, and a structure can be adopted in which the rod-shaped member 90A can be protruded above the ground surface through the hole in the lid 92 or retracted into the storage section 91.

[0161] The mechanism for extending and retracting the rod-shaped member 90A is not particularly limited, and may be a known structure such as a telescopic structure or a folding structure. The rod-shaped member 90A may be automatically extended and retracted by a drive device (not shown), or may be extended and retracted manually. The drive device may be a known drive device such as an electric motor, a hydraulic drive device, a pneumatic drive device, or a water hydraulic drive device. The auxiliary terminal device 90 may be supplied with power by wire or wirelessly from a power source (not shown). The auxiliary terminal device 90 may also be equipped with the various accessory devices described above, such as a solar panel.

[0162] The auxiliary terminal device 90 may be switched between use and non-use according to weather information such as wind, weather, etc. For example, in bad weather such as strong winds or rain, the auxiliary terminal device 90 is housed in the housing section 91 with the lid 92 closed, and in weather other than bad weather, the lid 92 is opened and the auxiliary terminal device 90 extends outward from the housing section 91. Furthermore, by using the auxiliary terminal device 90, the state of the cup area T1 and the hitting area T2 can be checked when a player (user) is not present in the hitting area T2. The rod-shaped member 90A serving as the auxiliary terminal device 90 may be fixed and not extendable. That is, the rod-shaped member 90A serving as the auxiliary terminal device 90 may be always protruding from the floor surface 93. The auxiliary terminal device 90 is not limited to being housed in a housing 91 under the floor surface 93, but may be installed on the floor surface 93. For example, as shown in FIG. 40(c), the auxiliary terminal device 90 may be installed on the floor surface 93 by legs 94 provided at the lower end of a rod-shaped member 90A'. In this case, the user can place the rod-shaped member 90A' (auxiliary terminal device 90) in any position.

[0163] The auxiliary terminal device 90 is not limited to operating in cooperation with other devices in the golf practice system S, but can also operate independently or selectively operate several devices.

[0164] The golf practice system S's functions of outputting sound and lighting using information acquired by cameras and sensors can also be applied to security systems. Specifically, cameras and sensors can monitor a monitored area, and when a suspicious individual, vermin, or vermin bird is detected, a report can be sent to a monitoring center, a warning sound can be emitted, or lighting can be activated. When the golf practice system S's mechanism is used as a security system, examples of applications include golf courses, private homes, ranches, farmland, tourist spots, parks, and entertainment districts. The examples of applications are merely illustrative and not limited to the above. When the golf practice system S is used to protect farmland from vermin and birds, laser irradiation, lighting, and sound can be used to scare off vermin and birds when they invade the monitored area, preventing their intrusion. The warning sounds can be ultrasonic waves that have animal and bird-repelling effects, or the cries of predators (natural enemies). Examples of the cries of predators (natural enemies) include the cries of wolves, hawks, and dogs. In the golf practice system S, the function of outputting sound and lighting using information acquired by cameras and sensors can be applied not only to security systems but also to other systems that use sound output and lighting.

[0165] Supplementary notes regarding the above embodiments are disclosed. [Appendix 1] a cup provided on the rolling surface of a golf ball (golf ball rolling surface) hit by a golf club; a hitting area spaced from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface; a rod-shaped pin that is provided upright and can be inserted into and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup; a first irradiator attached to the pin for irradiating a guide laser beam showing a straight line from the pin toward the hitting area; A golf practice system characterized by: [Appendix 2] The golf practice system described in Appendix 1 is characterized in that it comprises a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser light from the first illuminator, and an indicator that displays that fact when the guide laser light is received by the first light receiver. [Appendix 3] 3. The golf practice system of claim 2, further comprising: a second illuminator attached to the golf club for irradiating a guide sub-laser beam from the golf club toward the pin; and a second light receiver attached to the pin for receiving the guide sub-laser beam from the second illuminator, wherein the indicator displays a message when the first light receiver receives the guide laser beam and the second light receiver receives the guide sub-laser beam.

[0166] [Appendix 4] a golf training device including a cup provided on a rolling surface of a golf ball (golf ball rolling surface) hit by a golf club, and a hitting area spaced apart from the cup and including the golf ball rolling surface, wherein a user standing in the hitting area hits the golf ball with the golf club toward the cup; a cup unit attached to the cup, the cup unit having a first detecting means for detecting cup-in information of the golf ball and a first transmitting device for transmitting the cup-in information to an external device; a pin unit having a first image capturing means attached to a rod-shaped pin that serves as a marker for the cup, capturing an image from the pin toward the hitting area, a second transmission device that transmits image data captured by the first image capturing means to an external device, and a first irradiator that irradiates a guide laser beam from the pin toward the hitting area; a club unit attached to a head of the golf club used by the user in the hitting area, the club unit including: a second detection means for detecting hitting information related to hitting the golf ball; a second image capturing means for capturing an image from the head toward the front; a second irradiator for irradiating a guide sub-laser light from the head toward the front; and a third transmission device for transmitting the hitting information and second image data captured by the second image capturing means to an external device; a control unit including: a first receiving device that receives, as monitor information, at least one of the cup-in information transmitted from the first transmitting device, the first video data transmitted from the second transmitting device, and the hitting information and the second video data transmitted from the third transmitting device; a control device that generates guide information for providing guidance for the user's golf play based on the monitor information; and a fourth transmitting device that transmits the guide information to an external device; a terminal device portable by the user, the terminal device having a second receiving device that receives the guide information transmitted from the fourth transmitting device, and a presenter that presents a guide for playing golf based on the guide information; A golf practice system characterized by: [Appendix 5] The golf practice system described in Appendix 4 further comprises a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser light from the first illuminator, and the presenter of the terminal device displays a message to that effect when the guide laser light is received by the first light receiver. [Appendix 6] The golf practice system described in Appendix 5 further comprises a second light receiver attached to the pin unit and capable of receiving the guide sub-laser light from the second illuminator, and the presenter of the terminal device receives the guide laser light with the first light receiver and, when the guide sub-laser light is received with the second light receiver, displays that fact. [Appendix 7] The golf practice system described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 6 is characterized by comprising a photographing unit having a third photographing means for photographing the user in the hitting area from both the left and right sides and at least one of the rear sides, and a fifth transmitting device for transmitting third video data photographed by the third photographing means to the outside. [Appendix 8] The golf practice system described in Appendix 7 is characterized in that the photographing unit has a fourth photographing means that is placed on the user's head and photographs the direction in which the user's gaze is directed, and the third transmitting device transmits the third video data and the fourth video data photographed by the fourth photographing means to the outside. [Appendix 9] A golf practice system as described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 8, characterized in that in the club unit, the second irradiator includes a plurality of laser light sources arranged along the width direction of the head. [Appendix 10] The golf training system described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 9, characterized in that in the club unit, the second photographing means includes a pair of stereo cameras provided at both ends of the head in the width direction. [Appendix 11] The golf training system according to any one of Supplementary Note 4 to Supplementary Note 10, wherein in the club unit, the second detection means includes an angle sensor built into the head. [Appendix 12] 12. The golf training system according to claim 4, wherein in the club unit, the second detection means includes an impact sensor built into the head. [Appendix 13] The golf practice system of any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 12, wherein the control device in the control unit analyzes at least one of the received first video data and second video data, calculates play situation estimation data, and generates the guide information based on the calculated play situation estimation data. [Appendix 14] A golf practice system as described in any one of Appendices 4 to 13, characterized in that the control device in the control unit has a memory device that stores at least one of the cup-in information, the first video data, the impact information, and the second video data as historical information, and generates the guide information taking into account the historical information stored in the memory device. [Appendix 15] A golf practice system as described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 14, characterized in that in the control unit, a control device generates banner advertisement display information for displaying a predetermined banner advertisement together with the guide information, and the presenter of the terminal device displays a banner advertisement based on the banner advertisement display information together with the guide information. [Appendix 16] The golf practice system described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 15, characterized in that the cup of the golf practice machine comprises a cylindrical cup main body portion having an opening at one end, and a cup unit container that is installed in the bottom of the cup main body portion on the opposite side from the opening and that contains the cup unit. [Appendix 17] The golf practice system described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 16, characterized in that the cup of the golf practice machine comprises a cylindrical cup main body portion having an opening at one end, a cup unit container housed in the bottom of the cup main body portion opposite the opening and housing the cup unit, and an extendable rod mechanism housed in the cup main body portion below the cup unit container and consisting of a rod-shaped member that is extendable and contractible along the depth direction of the cup and is set so that its tip protrudes outward from the opening of the cup when extended, and whose tip is equipped with a fifth photographing means for photographing the surroundings of the cup. [Appendix 18] The golf practice system described in Appendix 17 is characterized in that the telescopic rod mechanism is configured so that when the pin is removed from the cup, the rod-shaped member automatically assumes the extended state, allowing the fifth photographing means to photograph the area around the cup. [Appendix 19] A golf training system described in any one of Appendix 4 to Appendix 18, characterized in that the pin unit is attached to the tip side of the pin in a detachable manner and its attachment position can be freely adjusted along the longitudinal direction. [Appendix 20] 20. The golf training system according to claim 4, wherein the terminal device is a head-mounted wearable terminal. [Appendix 21] A cup unit in the golf practice system according to any one of claims 4 to 20. [Supplementary Note 22] 21. A pin unit in a golf training system according to any one of claims 4 to 20. [Appendix 23] A club unit in the golf practice system according to any one of claims 4 to 20. [Supplementary Note 24] A control unit in the golf training system according to any one of Supplementary Note 4 to Supplementary Note 20. [Appendix 25] A terminal device in the golf training system according to any one of Supplementary notes 4 to 20. [Appendix 26] The golf practice system of any one of appendices 1 to 20 further comprises an auxiliary device arranged behind the cup as viewed from the hitting area to provide the user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, the auxiliary device having a plate portion marking the cup, a ball position mark arranged spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction, and a laser light source emitting laser light toward the user to guide the ball launch direction. [Appendix 27] 27. The golf practice system according to claim 26, wherein the assisting device includes a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an audio device for inputting and outputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information. [Appendix 28] An auxiliary device for a golf training system according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 20, which is arranged to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of a golf ball, and is characterized by comprising: a plate portion serving as a cup marker on the golf ball rolling surface; a ball position marker arranged spaced apart in the left-right direction from the plate portion; and a laser light source that irradiates a laser light for guiding the ball launch direction toward the user. [Appendix 29] The auxiliary device in the golf practice system described in Appendix 28 is characterized in that the auxiliary device includes a camera for photographing the surroundings, an audio device for outputting and inputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information. [Appendix 30] The golf ball dropping into the cup is further provided with an identification means for identifying the golf ball. 28. A golf training system according to claim 1, wherein the golf training system comprises: a first golf training system; [Appendix 31] The cup unit further includes a lighting means for illuminating the inside of the cup. 31. The golf practice system of claim 30. [Appendix 32] The golf practice system described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 20, Appendix 26, Appendix 27, Appendix 30 and Appendix 31, characterized in that the pin detection mechanism further comprises a human presence sensor that detects a person approaching the pin, and a lighting device that turns on when the human presence sensor detects the approach of a person. [Appendix 33] The golf practice system of any one of Appendices 1 to 20, 26, 27, and 30 to 31, further comprising an auxiliary pin arranged to provide the user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, the auxiliary pin having a rod-shaped pin arranged behind the cup, and a laser light source attached to the pin for emitting laser light toward the user for guiding the direction of launch of the ball. [Appendix 34] The golf practice system described in any one of Appendix 1 to Appendix 20, Appendix 26, Appendix 27 and Appendix 30 to Appendix 33 is characterized in that the auxiliary pin is equipped with a camera that photographs the surroundings, an audio device that outputs and inputs audio signals, a lighting device that illuminates the surroundings, a communication device that communicates with external devices, and a display device that displays information. [Appendix 35] An auxiliary pin in a golf practice system according to any one of Appendices 1 to 20, 26, 27, and 30 to 34, which is arranged to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, and is characterized by comprising: a rod-shaped pin arranged behind the cup; and a laser light source attached to the pin that irradiates a laser light toward the user to guide the direction of launch of the ball. [Appendix 36] The auxiliary pin in the golf practice system described in Appendix 35 is characterized in that the auxiliary pin is equipped with a camera for photographing the surroundings, an audio device for outputting and inputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information. [Explanation of symbols]

[0167] 1. Golf club 1A Head 1B hitting surface 2 cups 2A Cup body 2B Saucer part 2C Lifting mechanism 2D hole 3 golf balls 5-pin 5Y Handle 7 Mounting section 7C base 7CB rear side 7CC central part 7CF front side 7CL side 7CR side 7E Light 20 Cup Unit 20A Cup unit container 20B Telescopic rod mechanism with camera 21 First control mechanism 22 First Sensor 23 First communication device 24 rods 25 Camera 30 Control Unit 31 Control device 32 Receiving device 33 Transmitting device 34 Storage device 40 Terminal Equipment 41 Fourth Control Mechanism 42 Display 43 Fourth communication device 44 Input Devices 50-pin unit 50A pin unit housing 51 Second control mechanism 52 First Camera 53 Second communication device 54 First irradiator 55 Second receiver 60 Filming Units 61 Communication equipment 62L, 62R left and right cameras 62B Rear camera 62H Head Camera 70 Club Unit 71 Third Control Mechanism 71 Control device 72 Second Camera 73 Third communication device 74 Second Sensor 74A Impact Sensor 74B Angle Sensor 75 Second irradiator 76 Display Device 77 Sound equipment 78 First receiver G Green S,S' Golf Practice System T Golf Training Machine T1, T1' cup area T2, T2' hitting area 500 pins 510 First irradiator 520 Second receiver 100 golf clubs 110 Second irradiator 120 First receiver 130 Display 300 balls 600,600′ Ball Gauge (Auxiliary Equipment)

Claims

1. a cup provided on the rolling surface of a golf ball hit by a golf club (golf ball rolling surface); a hitting area spaced from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface; a rod-shaped pin that is provided upright and can be inserted into and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup; an assisting device attached to the pin to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball; The auxiliary device is a plate portion that marks a cup on the golf ball rolling surface; a ball position mark that is spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction; and a laser light source that irradiates a laser light for guiding the ball's launch direction toward a user, The mounting position in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction relative to the pin can be adjusted. A golf practice system comprising:

2. a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser light from the laser light source; and a display that displays, when the first light receiver receives the guide laser light, that the guide laser light is received by the first light receiver.

2. The golf practice system of claim 1.

3. a cup provided on the rolling surface of a golf ball hit by a golf club (golf ball rolling surface); a hitting area spaced from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface; a rod-shaped pin that is provided upright and can be inserted into and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup; a first irradiator attached to the pin for irradiating a guide laser beam in a straight line from the pin toward the hitting area; a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser light from the first irradiator; an indicator that indicates that the first light receiver receives the guide laser light; a second irradiator attached to the golf club and irradiating a guide sub-laser beam from the golf club toward the pin; a second light receiver attached to the pin and capable of receiving the guide sub-laser beam from the second irradiator, When the first light receiver receives the guide laser beam and the second light receiver receives the guide sub-laser beam, the indicator displays that fact.

10. The golf practice system according to claim 9, wherein:

4. a golf training device including a cup provided on a rolling surface of a golf ball (golf ball rolling surface) hit by a golf club, and a hitting area spaced apart from the cup and including the golf ball rolling surface, wherein a user standing in the hitting area hits the golf ball with the golf club toward the cup; a cup unit attached to the cup, the cup unit having a first detecting means for detecting cup-in information of the golf ball and a first transmitting device for transmitting the cup-in information to an external device; a pin unit having a first image capturing means attached to a rod-shaped pin that serves as a marker for the cup, capturing an image from the pin toward the hitting area, a second transmission device that transmits the first image data captured by the first image capturing means to an external device, and a first irradiator that irradiates a guide laser beam from the pin toward the hitting area; a club unit attached to a head of the golf club used by the user in the hitting area, the club unit including: a second detection means for detecting hitting information related to hitting the golf ball; a second image capturing means for capturing an image from the head toward the front; a second irradiator for irradiating a guide sub-laser light from the head toward the front; and a third transmission device for transmitting the hitting information and second image data captured by the second image capturing means to an external device; a control unit including: a first receiving device that receives, as monitor information, at least one of the cup-in information transmitted from the first transmitting device, the first video data transmitted from the second transmitting device, and the hitting information and the second video data transmitted from the third transmitting device; a control device that generates guide information for providing guidance for the user's golf play based on the monitor information; and a fourth transmitting device that transmits the guide information to an external device; a terminal device portable by the user, the terminal device having a second receiving device that receives the guide information transmitted from the fourth transmitting device, and a presenter that presents a guide for playing golf based on the guide information; A golf practice system comprising:

5. a first light receiver attached to the golf club and capable of receiving the guide laser light from the first irradiator; When the first light receiver receives the guide laser light, the presenter of the terminal device displays the fact.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

6. a second light receiver attached to the pin unit and capable of receiving the guide sub-laser beam from the second irradiator; The presenter of the terminal device displays a message when the first light receiver receives the guide laser light and the second light receiver receives the guide sub-laser light.

6. The golf practice system according to claim 5.

7. a photographing unit including a third photographing means for photographing the user from at least one of the left and right sides and the rear in the hitting area, and a fifth transmitting device for transmitting third video data photographed by the third photographing means to an external device; 5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

8. the photographing unit has a fourth photographing means that is disposed on the user's head and photographs a direction in which the user's line of sight is directed, The third transmitting device transmits the third video data and the fourth video data captured by the fourth imaging means to an external device.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 7.

9. In the club unit, the second irradiator includes a plurality of laser light sources arranged along the width direction of the head.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 4 or 7.

10. In the club unit, the second image capturing means includes a pair of stereo cameras provided at both ends of the head in the width direction.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 4 or 7.

11. In the club unit, the second detection means includes an angle sensor built into the head.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 4 or 7.

12. In the club unit, the second detection means includes an impact sensor built into the head.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 4 or 7.

13. The control device in the control unit analyzes at least one of the received first video data and the second video data, calculates play situation estimation data, and generates the guide information based on the calculated play situation estimation data.

8. The golf practice system according to claim 4 or 7.

14. In the control unit, the control device has a storage device that stores at least one of the cup-in information, the first video data, the hitting information, and the second video data as history information, and generates the guide information by taking into account the history information stored in the storage device.

14. The golf practice system of claim 13.

15. a control device in the control unit generating banner advertisement display information for displaying a predetermined banner advertisement together with the guide information; The presenter of the terminal device displays the banner advertisement based on the banner advertisement display information together with the guide information.

14. The golf practice system of claim 13.

16. The cup of the golf training machine is a cylindrical cup body having an opening at one end; a cup unit container that is installed inside the bottom of the cup body on the opposite side to the opening and that contains the cup unit; 5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

17. The cup of the golf training machine is a cylindrical cup body having an opening at one end; a cup unit container that is disposed inside the cup body at a bottom portion opposite to the opening and that contains the cup unit; an extendable rod mechanism that is housed in the cup main body below the cup unit container, is made of a rod-shaped member that is extendable and contractible along the depth direction of the cup and has a tip that protrudes outward from the opening of the cup in an extended state, and has a fifth imaging means attached to the tip for imaging the periphery of the cup.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

18. The telescopic rod mechanism is configured so that when the pin is removed from the cup, the rod-shaped member automatically assumes the extended state, allowing the fifth imaging means to capture an image of the periphery of the cup.

18. The golf practice system of claim 17.

19. The pin unit includes: The pin is attached to the tip end of the pin in a detachable manner and the attachment position is adjustable along the longitudinal direction.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

20. The terminal device is a head-mounted wearable terminal.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 4.

21. The golf club further includes an auxiliary device that is disposed behind the cup as viewed from the hitting area to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, the auxiliary device including a plate portion that marks the cup, ball position marks that are spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction, and a laser light source that irradiates a laser light for guiding the direction of launch of the ball toward the user.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 3 or 4.

22. The assistive device includes a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an audio device for inputting and outputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information.

22. The golf practice system of claim 21.

23. An auxiliary tool for a golf practice system includes a cup provided on the rolling surface of a golf ball (golf ball rolling surface) hit by a golf club, a hitting area separated from the cup and having the golf ball rolling surface, and a rod-shaped pin that is inserted into and removed from the cup and serves as a marker for the cup, attached to the pin to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball; a plate portion that marks a cup on the golf ball rolling surface; a ball position mark that is spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction; and a laser light source that irradiates a laser light for guiding the ball's launch direction toward a user, The mounting position in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction relative to the pin can be adjusted.

1. An auxiliary device for a golf practice system.

24. 5. An auxiliary device for the golf practice system according to claim 3 or 4, provided to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball; a plate portion that marks a cup on the golf ball rolling surface; a ball position mark that is spaced apart from the plate portion in the left-right direction; and a laser light source that irradiates a laser light for guiding the ball's launch direction toward a user, The assistive device includes a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an audio device for inputting and outputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information.

1. An auxiliary device for a golf practice system, comprising:

25. The golf ball dropping into the cup is further provided with an identification means for identifying the golf ball.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 1, 3 or 4.

26. The cup unit further includes a lighting means for illuminating the inside of the cup.

26. A golf practice system according to claim 25, which is dependent on claim 4.

27. The pin is a human presence sensor that detects a person approaching the pin; and a lighting device that lights up when the human presence sensor detects the approach of a person.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 1, 3 or 4.

28. The golf club further includes an auxiliary pin, which is arranged to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, and which includes a rod-shaped pin located behind the cup and a laser light source attached to the pin for emitting a laser light for guiding the direction of launch of the ball toward the user.

5. The golf practice system according to claim 1, 3 or 4.

29. The auxiliary pin includes a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an audio device for inputting and outputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information.

29. The golf practice system of claim 28.

30. The mounting position of the laser light source can be adjusted in the vertical direction relative to the pin.

29. The golf practice system of claim 28.

31. 5. The golf practice system according to claim 1, 3 or 4, further comprising an auxiliary pin, the auxiliary pin being arranged to provide a user with guidance on the direction of launch of the golf ball, the auxiliary pin being a rod-shaped pin located behind the cup, and a laser light source attached to the pin for emitting a laser light for guiding the direction of launch of the ball toward the user, The auxiliary pin includes a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an audio device for inputting and outputting audio signals, a lighting device for illuminating the surroundings, a communication device for communicating with external devices, and a display device for displaying information.

1. An auxiliary pin in a golf practice system.

32. The pin is equipped with a camera for capturing images of the surroundings, an acoustic device for inputting and outputting acoustic signals, and a communication device for communicating with external devices.

2. The golf practice system according to claim 1.

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