Method for providing play digest videos, and system for providing play digest videos.

Abstract

To provide a play digest video providing method and a play digest video providing system capable of creating and providing a play digest video for each user of multiple users who play a round of golf course together.SOLUTION: A video processing device creates a video for each user including a tee-shot motion of a user and a movement trajectory of a ball caused by the tee-shot motion, a second shot motion of the user and a movement trajectory of the ball caused by the second shot motion, and a putting motion of the user and a movement trajectory of the ball caused by the putting motion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a play digest video providing method and a play digest video providing system.

Background Art

[0002] A system for capturing and providing a play video of a golfer is known.

[0003] As a related technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a golf digest creation system. In the golf digest creation system described in Patent Document 1, a digest video is created in association with a golf cart number. Therefore, it is not possible to create a digest video for each player playing together in a round.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a play digest video providing method and a play digest video providing system capable of creating and providing play digest videos for each user of a plurality of users playing a round of a golf course together.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The means for solving the problem are described below using the numbers and symbols used in the embodiments for carrying out the invention. These numbers and symbols are added in parentheses for reference to show an example of the correspondence between the claims and the embodiments for carrying out the invention. Therefore, the claims should not be interpreted restrictively because of the parenthetical statements.

[0007] A method for providing play digest videos in several embodiments is a method for providing play digest videos to users by creating play digest videos for each user of multiple users who are playing a round of golf together on a golf course (91), and the method comprises the steps of transmitting a first user tee shot motion video (M2-1), which captures the tee shot motion of a first user (U1) at a first predetermined hole, to a video processing device (6), and transmitting a first movement trajectory video (M3-1), which captures the movement trajectory of a first ball (B1) hit by the tee shot of the first user (U1), to the video processing device (6). The process of transmitting to the processing device (6), transmitting to the video processing device (6) a video of the second user's tee shot (M2-2) captured on the first predetermined hole, transmitting to the video processing device (6) a video of the second user's tee shot (M3-2) captured on the trajectory of the second ball (B2) launched by the second user's (U2) tee shot, and the second user's (U1) second shot (M2-2) launched by the first user's (U1) second shot (M3-2) The process involves transmitting a first user second shot video (M4-1) capturing the movement trajectory of ball (B1) to the video processing device (6), the second user second shot video (M4-2) capturing the second user (U2)'s second shot action in the first predetermined hole and the movement trajectory of the second ball (B2) hit by the second user (U2)'s second shot to the video processing device (6), and the putting action of the first user (U1) in the first predetermined hole and the ball hit by the first user (U1)'s putt The process includes transmitting a first user putting video (M5-1) capturing the movement trajectory of the first ball (B1) to the video processing device (6), transmitting a second user putting video (M5-2) capturing the putting action of the second user (U2) on the first predetermined hole and the movement trajectory of the second ball (B2) struck by the second user (U2)'s putting to the video processing device (6), and the video processing device (6) receiving at least the first user tee shot action video (M2-1), the first movement trajectory video (M3-1),The process of creating a first user digest video (DM1) based on the first user second shot video (M4-1) and the first user putting video (M5-1), wherein at least a large portion of the walking motion of the first user (U1) is omitted, and the tee shot motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the tee shot motion, the second shot motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the second shot motion, and the putting motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the putting motion, and the process of the video processing device (6) creating at least the second user tee shot motion video (M2-2), the second movement trajectory video (M3-2), and the second user The process includes the steps of: creating a second user digest video (DM2) based on the second shot video (M4-2) and the second user putting video (M5-2), in which at least a large portion of the second user's (U2) walking motion is omitted, and which includes the second user's (U2) tee shot motion and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the tee shot motion, the second user's (U2) second shot motion and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the second shot motion, and the second user's (U2) putting motion and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the putting motion; and transmitting the first user digest video (DM1) to the first information terminal (10-1) of the first user (U1).

[0008] The above method for providing play digest videos may include a group registration step for sharing scores in real time among multiple users who have registered as a group on the golf course (91) during play. The above method for providing play digest videos may include a step of displaying a form (14) on the first information terminal (10-1) that accepts input of the number of strokes of the first user (U1) for each hole. Furthermore, the above method for providing play digest videos may include a step of displaying a real-time ranking of the scores of multiple users who have registered as a group on the first information terminal (10-1) in response to a request from the first information terminal (10-1).

[0009] In the above-described method for providing play digest videos, the first information terminal (10-1) may be configured to display the first user digest video (DM1) on the first information terminal (10-1) when the portion of the score sheet (16) of the first user (U1) displayed on the first information terminal (10-1) that corresponds to the first predetermined hole is tapped or clicked.

[0010] In the above-described method for providing play digest videos, the video processing device (6) may transmit the unfinished first user digest video (DM1) to the first information terminal (10-1) in response to a request from the first information terminal (10-1) of the first user (U1) while the first user (U1) is playing the first predetermined hole.

[0011] In the above-described method for providing play digest videos, the first information terminal (10-1) may be configured to display the second user digest video (DM2) on the first information terminal (10-1) when the portion of the score sheet (16-2) of the second user (U2) displayed on the first information terminal (10-1) that corresponds to the first predetermined hole is tapped or clicked.

[0012] In the above-described method for providing a play digest video, the first user digest video (DM1) may be created such that when the first user digest video (DM1) is played at normal speed, the video of the movement of the first ball (B1) after the first user (U1) has finished their tee shot is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the first user (U1)'s tee shot.

[0013] In the above method for providing play digest videos, the second shot action of the first user (U1) may be captured by a first user imaging device (4-1) associated with the first user (U1), and the first user imaging device (4-1) may be configured to operate in accordance with the movement of the first user (U1) without following the movement of the second user (U2). Alternatively, the second shot action of the second user (U2) may be captured by a second user imaging device (4-2) associated with the second user (U2), separate from the first user imaging device (4-1), and the second user imaging device (4-2) may be configured to operate in accordance with the movement of the second user (U2) without following the movement of the first user (U1).

[0014] In the above method for providing play digest videos, the hole selection unit (65) of the video processing device (6) may be configured to select a plurality of holes for creating a highlight video for the first user. The video processing device (6) may be configured to create a highlight video (HD1) for the first user from the play videos of the first user (U1) in the plurality of selected holes. The video processing device (6) may also be configured to transmit the highlight video (HD1) for the first user to the first information terminal (10-1) of the first user (U1).

[0015] In the above method for providing play digest videos, the data receiving unit (66) of the video processing device (6) may be configured to receive the score data (D1) of the first user (U1) from the first information terminal (10-1) in response to the input of the score of the first user (U1) for each hole of the golf course (91) into the first information terminal (10-1). The storage device (98) may be configured to store the score data (D1) of the first user (U1) received by the data receiving unit (66) from the first information terminal (10-1). Furthermore, the hole selection unit (65) may be configured to automatically select the plurality of holes for creating a highlight video for the first user based on the score data (D1) of the first user (U1) stored in the storage device (98).

[0016] The above method for providing play digest videos may also include a step of creating a summary highlight video (SHD), which is a highlight video of all users belonging to the same party or participating in the same golf competition, separate from the first user digest video (MD1) and the second user digest video (MD2). The above method for providing play digest videos may also include a step of transmitting the summary highlight video (SHD) to the first information terminal (10-1) of the first user (U1) or displaying it on a screen at the golf course. Furthermore, the summary highlight video (SHD) may be configured to include at least one individual play video of each of the users.

[0017] In the above method for providing play digest videos, the summary highlight video (SHD) may include play videos of each user's best-played hole. The above method for providing play digest videos may include the steps of: the hole selection unit (65) of the video processing device (6) automatically selecting each user's best-played hole based on each user's score stored in the storage device (98); and the video processing device (6) creating the summary highlight video (SHD) for each user so as to include play videos of the selected best hole.

[0018] In the above method for providing play digest videos, the system may be configured to adjust the number of best holes automatically selected for each user according to the total number of users. Alternatively, the system may be configured to decrease the number of best holes automatically selected for each user as the total number of users increases.

[0019] In some embodiments, the play digest video provision system is a system that creates and provides play digest videos for each user (U) who are playing a round of golf together.The play digest video provision system includes at least one tee shot imaging device (2) that images the tee shot actions of a first user (U1) and a second user (U2) at a first predetermined hole and transmits them to a video processing device (6), and at least one camera that images the trajectory of a first ball (B1) hit by the first user (U1)'s tee shot and the trajectory of a second ball (B2) hit by the second user (U2)'s tee shot and transmits them to the video processing device (6). A first shot ball movement trajectory imaging device (3), at least one second shot imaging device (4) that images the second shot action of the first user (U1) in the first predetermined hole, the movement trajectory of the first ball (B1) hit by the first user (U1)'s second shot, and the second shot action of the second user (U2) in the first predetermined hole, and the movement trajectory of the second ball (B2) hit by the second user (U2)'s second shot, and transmits them to the video processing device (6), and the first predetermined At least one putting imaging device (5) captures images of the putting action of the first user (U1) in a hole, the trajectory of the first ball (B1) struck by the first user (U1)'s putting, and the putting action of the second user (U2) in a first predetermined hole, and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) struck by the second user (U2)'s putting, and transmits them to the video processing device (6), and at least one tee shot imaging device (2), at least one tee shot ball The system comprises a video processing device (6) that creates a first user digest video (DM1) and a second user digest video (DM2) based on data received from a wheel movement trajectory imaging device (3), at least one of the second shot imaging devices (4), and at least one of the putting imaging devices (5), and a video transmission unit (62) that transmits at least one of the first user digest video (DM1) and the second user digest video (DM2) to the first information terminal (10-1) of the first user (U1).The first user digest video (DM1) is a video in which at least a large portion of the walking motion of the first user (U1) is omitted, and which includes the tee shot motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the tee shot motion, the second shot motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the second shot motion, and the putting motion of the first user (U1) and the trajectory of the first ball (B1) resulting from the putting motion. Furthermore, the second user digest video (DM2) omits at least the majority of the walking motion of the second user (U2) and includes the tee shot motion of the second user (U2) and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the tee shot motion, the second shot motion of the second user (B2) and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the second shot motion, and the putting motion of the second user (U2) and the trajectory of the second ball (B2) resulting from the putting motion.

[0020] In the play digest video provision system described above, at least one of the tee shot imaging devices (2) includes a first tee shot imaging device (2-1) for imaging the tee shot of the first user (U1) and a second tee shot imaging device (2-2) for imaging the tee shot of the second user (U2), wherein the second tee shot imaging device (2-2) may be a different imaging device from the first tee shot imaging device (2-1). Furthermore, the play digest video provision system may include a storage device (98) that stores in association first user identification information for identifying the first user (U1) and information for identifying the first tee shot imaging device (2-1), and stores in association second user identification information for identifying the second user (U2) and information for identifying the second tee shot imaging device (2-2).

[0021] The above play digest video providing system may include a swing imaging device (81) disposed adjacent to the tee ground (TG) outside the tee ground of the first predetermined hole, and a screen (83) for slow-playing the swing motion imaged by the swing imaging device (81).

Effect of the Invention

[0022] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a play digest video providing method and a play digest video providing system capable of creating and providing play digest videos of a plurality of users playing a golf course together for each user.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a golf course. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing an example of a play digest video providing system in the first embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the tee shot motion of the first user is imaged. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the movement trajectory of the first ball is imaged. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the tee shot motion of the second user is imaged. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the movement trajectory of the second ball is imaged. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the second shot motion of the first user and the movement trajectory of the first ball are imaged. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the second shot motion of the second user and the movement trajectory of the second ball are imaged. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram schematically showing a state in which the putting motion of the first user and the movement trajectory of the first ball are imaged. [Figure 10] Figure 10 schematically shows how the putting motion of the second user and the trajectory of the second ball are being captured. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the first user digest video. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the first user digest video. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the first user digest video. [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the first user digest video. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the first user digest video. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the second user digest video. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the second user digest video. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a schematic diagram showing a portion of the second user digest video. [Figure 19] Figure 19 schematically shows how the first user digest video is being played. [Figure 20] Figure 20 schematically shows how the second user digest video is being played. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of registering a member. [Figure 22] Figure 22 schematically shows how a form for receiving input of the first user's stroke count for each hole is displayed on the first user's first information terminal. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram illustrating the process of displaying the rankings. [Figure 24]Figure 24 schematically illustrates how a digest video of the first user's gameplay is displayed on the first information terminal in response to the first user tapping on their score sheet. [Figure 25] Figure 25 schematically illustrates how a digest video of the first user's gameplay is displayed on the first information terminal in response to the first user tapping on their score sheet. [Figure 26] Figure 26 schematically illustrates how, when the second user's score sheet is tapped, a second user digest video of the second user's gameplay is displayed on the first user's first information terminal. [Figure 27] Figure 27 schematically illustrates how the score sheet of a fifth user, who belongs to a different party from the first user, can be displayed on the first user's first information terminal. [Figure 28] Figure 28 schematically shows how a form is displayed on the first user's first information terminal, allowing the user to choose whether or not to permit other users to view the first user digest video. [Figure 29] Figure 29 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a table showing each user's score. [Figure 30] Figure 30 schematically shows how the data receiving unit receives score data from the first information terminal for the first user. [Figure 31] Figure 31 schematically shows how a highlight video for the first user is displayed on the first information terminal of the first user. [Figure 32] Figure 32 schematically shows how the data receiving unit receives score data from the second user via the second information terminal. [Figure 33] Figure 33 schematically shows how a highlight video for the second user is displayed on the second user's second information terminal. [Figure 34] Figure 34 schematically shows how the summary highlight video is displayed on the first information terminal of the first user. [Figure 35]Figure 35 shows each user's best play hole. [Figure 36] Figure 36 is a flowchart showing an example of a method for providing a play digest video in the first embodiment. [Figure 37] Figure 37 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the play digest video provision system in the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0024] The method for providing play digest videos and the play digest video provision system 1 in the embodiment will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. In the following description, members and parts having the same function will be given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations of members and parts with the same reference numerals will be omitted.

[0025] (Definition of terms) In this specification, "User" means a player who plays golf at Golf Course 91. A User may be a registered member or an unregistered non-member.

[0026] In this specification, "member" means a player who plays golf at Golf Course 91 and is registered as a member. A member may also be referred to as a member user. Members are assigned identification information to distinguish them from other members.

[0027] In this specification, "non-member" means a player who plays golf at Golf Course 91 and is not a registered member. A non-member can also be referred to as a non-member user.

[0028] (First embodiment) Referring to Figures 1 to 36, the method for providing play digest videos and the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a golf course 9. Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment. Figure 3 is a schematic diagram showing the tee shot action of the first user U1 being captured. Figure 4 is a schematic diagram showing the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 being captured. Figure 5 is a schematic diagram showing the tee shot action of the second user U2 being captured. Figure 6 is a schematic diagram showing the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 being captured. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing the second shot action of the first user U1 and the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 being captured. Figure 8 is a schematic diagram showing the second shot action of the second user U2 and the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 being captured. Figure 9 schematically shows how the putting motion of the first user U1 and the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 are being captured. Figure 10 schematically shows how the putting motion of the second user U2 and the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 are being captured. Figures 11 to 15 each schematically show a part of the first user digest video DM1. Figures 16 to 18 each schematically show a part of the second user digest video DM2. Figure 19 schematically shows how the first user digest video DM1 is being played. Figure 20 schematically shows how the second user digest video DM2 is being played. Figure 21 schematically shows how the member registration process is being executed. Figure 22 schematically shows how a form 14 for receiving input of the first user U1's stroke count for each hole is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. Figure 23 schematically shows the ranking display process. Figures 24 and 25 schematically show how, in response to the first user U1's score sheet being tapped, the first user digest video DM1 related to the first user U1's gameplay is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1.Figure 26 schematically shows how, in response to the tapping of the score sheet 16-2 of the second user U2, the second user digest video DM2 related to the second user U2's gameplay is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. Figure 27 schematically shows how, on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1, the score sheet 16-5 of the fifth user U5, who belongs to a different party than the first user U1, can be displayed. Figure 28 schematically shows how, on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1, a form 19 is displayed that accepts the selection of whether or not to allow other users to view the first user digest video DM1. Figure 29 schematically shows an example of a table showing each user's score. Figure 30 schematically shows how, when the data receiving unit 66 receives the score data D1 of the first user U1 from the first information terminal 10-1. Figure 31 schematically shows how the highlight video HD1 for the first user is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. Figure 32 schematically shows how the data receiving unit 66 receives the score data D2 of the second user U2 from the second information terminal 10-2. Figure 33 schematically shows how the highlight video HD2 for the second user is displayed on the second information terminal 10-2 of the second user U2. Figure 34 schematically shows how the summary highlight video SHD is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. Figure 35 shows the best play holes for each user. Figure 36 is a flowchart of an example of a play digest video provision method in the first embodiment.

[0029] (Golf course 9) As illustrated in Figure 1, golf course 9 has a golf course 91 that includes multiple holes. In Figure 1, golf course 91 is a golf course consisting of multiple holes (18 holes in the example shown in Figure 1). The number of holes included in golf course 91 may be "9" or "18".

[0030] (Overview of Play Digest Video Provisioning System 1A) As illustrated in Figure 2, the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment comprises at least one tee shot imaging device 2, at least one tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3, at least one second shot imaging device 4, at least one putting imaging device 5, a video processing device 6, and a storage device 98. The video processing device 6 may have a digest video creation unit 61, a video transmission unit 62, a position acquisition unit 63, a distance calculation unit 64, a hole selection unit 65, a data reception unit 66, etc. The video processing device 6 may be composed of one computer or server, or of multiple computers or servers. The multiple computers or servers constituting the video processing device 6 may be distributed and configured to operate in cooperation via a network. The video processing device 6 may function as a digest video creation unit 61, a video transmission unit 62, a position acquisition unit 63, a distance calculation unit 64, a hole selection unit 65, a data reception unit 66, etc. by executing a program stored in the storage device 98.

[0031] As illustrated in Figure 2, the play digest video provisioning system 1A may also include other shot imaging devices (for example, a bunker shot imaging device 7).

[0032] The functions of each device or part of the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment will be described later.

[0033] (How to provide a play digest video) In the first embodiment of the method for providing play digest videos, play digest videos are created for each of the multiple users U who play a round of golf course 91 together, and the created play digest videos are provided to at least one of the users U.

[0034] As illustrated in Figures 3 to 6, in the first step ST1, videos of each of the tee shots of multiple users U playing a round together, and videos of the trajectory of the balls hit by the tee shots are transmitted to the video processing device 6. The first step ST1 is a tee shot-related video transmission step.

[0035] In the example shown in Figure 3, the first step ST1 includes substep ST1-1a. In substep ST1-1a, a first user tee shot motion video M2-1, which captures the tee shot motion of the first user U1 at a first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole), is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 3, the tee shot motion of the first user U1 is captured by the first tee shot imaging device 2-1, and the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 transmits the first user tee shot motion video M2-1 to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0036] In the example shown in Figure 4, the first step ST1 includes substep ST1-1b. In substep ST1-1b, a first movement trajectory video M3-1, which captures the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 hit by the first user U1's tee shot, is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 4, the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 hit by the first user U1's tee shot is captured by the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1, and the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 transmits the first movement trajectory video M3-1 to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0037] Substep ST1-1b may be executed after substep ST1-1a has been executed. Alternatively, substeps ST1-1b and ST1-1a may be executed simultaneously after the first user U1's tee shot has finished and the first ball B1 has come to a stop.

[0038] In the example shown in Figure 5, the first step ST1 includes substep ST1-"K"a. In the following explanation, "K" is any number between 2 and 4. When "K"=2, it corresponds to processing related to the play video of the second user U2; when "K"=3, it corresponds to processing related to the play video of the third user U3; and when "K"=4, it corresponds to processing related to the play video of the fourth user U4. It goes without saying that when there are three players in a round, the case of "K"=4 is omitted. It also goes without saying that when there are two players in a round, the cases of "K"=3 and "K"=4 are omitted.

[0039] In substep ST1-"Ka", a video of the second user U2's tee shot at a first predetermined hole (for example, the sixth hole) is captured and transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 5, the tee shot of the second user is captured by the second tee shot capturing device 2-"K", and the second tee shot capturing device 2-"K" transmits the video of the second user M2-"K" to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0040] In the example shown in Figure 5, the second "K" tee shot imaging device 2-"K" (for example, the second tee shot imaging device 2-2) is a different imaging device from the first tee shot imaging device 2-1. In this case, each tee shot imaging device 2 only needs to capture the movements of a specific user, thus preventing the digest video for that specific user from being affected by the movements of other users.

[0041] Furthermore, it is preferable that, before executing the first step ST1, information identifying each of the multiple users playing a round together is associated with information identifying one of the multiple tee shot imaging devices 2 and stored in the storage device 98 of the play digest video provision system 1A. In this case, based on the information stored in the storage device 98, the video processing device 6 can easily determine which user each video received from each tee shot imaging device 2 corresponds to.

[0042] For example, before a round, information identifying a user terminal with GPS functionality (in other words, a user terminal with location tracking functionality) owned by each user may be associated with information identifying one of the multiple tee shot imaging devices 2 and stored in the storage device 98. The user terminal with GPS functionality may be a smartphone owned by the user or a terminal provided by the golf course.

[0043] Furthermore, if the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 and the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 are separate imaging devices, and if first user identification information for identifying the first user and information for identifying the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 are associated and stored in the storage device 98, and second user identification information for identifying the second user and information for identifying the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 are associated and stored in the storage device 98, then it is easy to associate them with right-handed and left-handed users. For example, if the first user U1 is right-handed and the second user U2 is left-handed, it is easy to associate the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 for right-handed users with the first user U1, and the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 for left-handed users with the second user U2. In the example shown in Figure 5, the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 for right-handed players is positioned on the right side of the teeing ground TG, and the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 for left-handed players is positioned on the left side of the teeing ground TG, when viewed in the direction of the ball's launch during a tee shot.

[0044] In the example shown in Figure 6, the first step ST1 includes substep ST1-"K"b. In substep ST1-"K"b, a video of the movement trajectory of the "K" ball B"K" hit by the "K" user's tee shot, M3-"K", is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 6, the movement trajectory of the "K" ball B"K" hit by the "K" user's tee shot is captured by the "K" tee shot ball movement trajectory capturing device 3-"K", and the "K" tee shot ball movement trajectory capturing device 3-"K" transmits the video of the "K" movement trajectory M3-"K" wirelessly or via wired connection to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66).

[0045] In the example shown in Figure 6, the "K" tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-"K" (for example, the second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2) is a different imaging device from the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1. In this case, each tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3 only needs to capture the movement of a ball hit by a specific user's tee shot, thus preventing the digest video for that specific user from being affected by balls hit by other users.

[0046] Furthermore, it is preferable that, before executing the first step ST1, information identifying each of the multiple users playing a round together is stored in the storage device 98 in association with information identifying one of the multiple tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging devices 3. In this case, based on the information stored in the storage device 98, the video processing device 6 can easily determine which user each video received from each tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3 corresponds to.

[0047] For example, before a round, information identifying the GPS-enabled user terminal (in other words, a user terminal with location tracking capabilities) that each user possesses may be associated with information identifying one of the multiple tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging devices 3 and stored in the storage device 98.

[0048] As illustrated in Figures 7 and 8, in the second step ST2, videos of each of the second shots taken by multiple users U playing a round together, and a video of the trajectory of the ball hit by the second shot are transmitted to the video processing device 6. The second step ST2 is a second shot-related video transmission step.

[0049] In the example shown in Figure 7, the second step ST2 includes substep ST2-1. In substep ST2-1, a first user second shot video M4-1, which captures the second shot action of the first user U1 in a first predetermined hole (e.g., the sixth hole) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 struck by the first user U1's second shot, is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 7, the second shot action of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 struck by the first user U1's second shot are captured by the first second shot capturing device 4-1, and the first second shot capturing device 4-1 transmits the first user second shot video M4-1 to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0050] In the example shown in Figure 8, the second step ST2 includes a substep ST2-"K". In substep ST2-"K", a video of the second shot of user "K" M4-"K", which captures the second shot action of user "K" in a first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole) and the trajectory of ball "K" B "K" launched by user "K"'s second shot, is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 8, the second shot action of user "K" and the trajectory of ball "K" B "K" launched by user "K"'s second shot are captured by the second shot capturing device 4-"K" for "K", and the second shot capturing device 4-"K" for "K" transmits the video of the second shot of user "K" M4-"K" to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0051] In the examples shown in Figures 7 and 8, the second "K" second-shot imaging device 4-"K" (for example, the second second-shot imaging device 4-2) is a different imaging device from the first second-shot imaging device 4-1. In this case, each second-shot imaging device 4 only needs to capture the movements of a specific user, thus preventing the digest video for that specific user from being affected by the movements of other users.

[0052] For example, the second shot motion of the first user U1 is captured by the first user imaging device (4-1) associated with the first user U1, and the first user imaging device (4-1) is configured to operate in accordance with the movement of the first user U1 without following the movement of the second user U2. Similarly, the second shot motion of the second user U2 is captured by a second user imaging device (4-2), which is separate from the first user imaging device (4-1) and associated with the second user U2, and the second user imaging device (4-2) is configured to operate in accordance with the movement of the second user U2 without following the movement of the first user U1.

[0053] The order in which players hit their tee shots may differ from the order in which they hit their second shots. For example, in the example shown in Figure 6, suppose that the first ball B1 of the first user U1, who hit the tee shot first, is closer to the green G than the second ball B2 of the second user U2, who hit the tee shot second. In this case, the second user U2 will hit their second shot before the first user U1. In the examples shown in Figures 7 and 8, a dedicated second shot imaging device 4 is provided for each user, so regardless of the order in which players hit, each user's second shot action is reliably captured by the corresponding second shot imaging device 4. If there are four or more second shot imaging devices 4, a dedicated second shot imaging device 4 can be provided for each user. On the other hand, if there is only one second shot imaging device 4, for example, it may not be possible to accurately capture the movement of the next user in the order of play.

[0054] Furthermore, before executing the second step ST2, it is preferable that information identifying each of the multiple users playing together is associated with information identifying one of the multiple second-shot imaging devices 4 and stored in the storage device 98. In this case, based on the information stored in the storage device 98, the video processing device 6 can easily determine which user the video received from each second-shot imaging device 4 corresponds to.

[0055] For example, before a round, information identifying the GPS-enabled user terminal (in other words, a user terminal with location tracking capabilities) that each user possesses may be associated with information identifying one of the multiple second-shot imaging devices 4 and stored in the storage device 98.

[0056] Needless to say, for users who successfully land their ball on the green with their tee shot, the imaging of their second shot is omitted. For users who fail to land their ball on the green with their second shot, the third shot-related video transmission process is executed. In the third shot-related video transmission process, a video of the user's third shot action and a video of the ball's trajectory (third shot video) are transmitted to the video processing device 6. The third shot video may be captured by the second shot imaging device 4 or by other imaging devices. If the third shot is a bunker shot, the bunker shot video may be captured by the bunker shot imaging device 7 (see Figure 2). For each user, the transmission of a video of the shot action and a video of the ball's trajectory to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) is repeated until the user's ball lands on the green G.

[0057] As illustrated in Figures 9 and 10, in the third step ST3, videos of the putting actions of each of the multiple users U playing a round together, and videos of the trajectory of the ball struck during putting, are transmitted to the video processing device 6. The third step ST3 is a putting-related video transmission step.

[0058] In the example shown in Figure 9, the third step ST3 includes substep ST3-1. In substep ST3-1, a first user putting video M5-1, which captures the putting action of the first user U1 in a first predetermined hole (e.g., the sixth hole) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 struck by the first user U1's putting, is transmitted to the video processing device 6. In the example shown in Figure 9, the putting action of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 struck by the first user U1's putting are captured by the first putting imaging device 5-1, and the first putting imaging device 5-1 transmits the first user putting video M5-1 to the video processing device 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via wired connection.

[0059] In the example shown in Figure 10, the third step ST3 includes a substep ST3-"K". In substep ST3-"K", a video of the "K" user putting, M5-"K", which captures the putting action of the "K" user in a first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole) and the trajectory of the "K" ball B"K" struck by the "K" user's putt, is transmitted to the video processing unit 6. In the example shown in Figure 10, the putting action of the "K" user and the trajectory of the "K" ball B"K" struck by the "K" user's putt are captured by the "K" putting imaging device 5-"K", and the "K" putting imaging device 5-"K" transmits the video of the "K" user putting, M5-"K", to the video processing unit 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) wirelessly or via a wired connection.

[0060] In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 10, the "K" putting imaging device 5-"K" (for example, the second putting imaging device 5-2) is a different imaging device from the first putting imaging device 5-1. In this case, each putting imaging device 5 only needs to capture the movements of a specific user, thus preventing the digest video for that specific user from being affected by the movements of other users.

[0061] In the examples shown in Figures 9 and 10, a dedicated putting imaging device 5 is provided for each user, so that each user's putting motion is reliably captured by the corresponding putting imaging device 5, regardless of the order in which they bat. If there are four or more putting imaging devices 5, a dedicated putting imaging device 5 can be provided for each user.

[0062] Furthermore, before executing the third step ST3, it is preferable that information identifying each of the multiple users playing a round together is associated with information identifying one of the multiple putting imaging devices 5 and stored in the storage device 98. In this case, based on the information stored in the storage device 98, the video processing device 6 can easily determine which user the video received from each putting imaging device 5 corresponds to.

[0063] For example, before a round, information identifying a GPS-enabled user terminal (in other words, a user terminal with location tracking capabilities) carried by each user may be associated with information identifying one of the multiple putting imaging devices 5 and stored in the storage device 98.

[0064] Needless to say, for users who successfully chip the ball into the cup with their shot, the imaging of their putting is omitted. Furthermore, for users who fail to putt the ball into the cup on their first attempt, a second putting-related video transmission process is performed. In the second putting-related video transmission process, a video of the user's putting motion and a video of the ball's trajectory are transmitted to the video processing unit 6. The second putting motion may be filmed using the same putting imaging device as the first putting motion, or it may be filmed using a different putting imaging device. For each user, the transmission of the video of their putting motion and the video of the ball's trajectory to the video processing unit 6 (more specifically, the data receiving unit 66) is repeated until the user's ball enters the cup.

[0065] In the fourth step, ST4, the video processing device 6 creates a digest video of each user's gameplay. The fourth step, ST4, is the digest video creation process.

[0066] In the example shown in Figure 2, the video processing device 6 includes a digest video creation unit 61, which creates a first user digest video DM1 (see Figures 11 to 15) and a "K" user digest video DM "K" (Figures 16 to 18) based on data received from at least one tee shot imaging device 2, at least one tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3, at least one second shot imaging device 4, and at least one putting imaging device 5.

[0067] In the examples shown in Figures 11 to 15, the first user digest video DM1 is a video in which (1) at least a large portion of the walking motion of the first user U1 is omitted, and (2a) the tee shot motion of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the tee shot motion (see Figure 11), (2b) the second shot motion of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the second shot motion (see Figure 12), and (2c) the putting motion of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the putting motion (see Figure 15).

[0068] Furthermore, in the examples shown in Figures 16 to 18, the "K" user digest video DM "K" is a video in which (1) at least the majority of the walking motion of the "K" user is omitted, and (2a) the tee shot motion of the "K" user and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the tee shot motion (see Figure 16), (2b) the second shot motion of the "K" user and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the second shot motion (see Figure 17), and (2c) the putting motion of the "K" user and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the putting motion (see Figure 18).

[0069] Step 4 ST4 includes substep ST4-1. In substep ST4-1, the video processing device 6 creates a first user digest video DM1, which is a digest video of the first user U1's gameplay.

[0070] More specifically, the video processing device 6 creates a first user digest video DM1 based on the first user tee shot motion video M2-1 (see Figure 3), the first movement trajectory video M3-1 (see Figure 4), the first user second shot video M4-1 (see Figure 7), and the first user putting video M5-1 (see Figure 9).

[0071] In the examples shown in Figures 11 to 15, the first user digest video DM1 includes (1) at least a large portion of the walking motion of the first user U1, and (2a) the tee shot motion of the first user U1 (see Figure 11) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the tee shot motion (see Figure 11), (2b) the second shot motion of the first user U1 (see Figure 12) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the second shot motion (see Figure 12), and (2d) the putting motion of the first user U1 (see Figure 15) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from the putting motion (see Figure 15).

[0072] As illustrated in Figures 13 and 14, the first user digest video DM1 may include (2c) other shot actions of the first user U1 (e.g., bunker shot actions) and the trajectory of the first ball B1 resulting from those other shot actions.

[0073] In the examples shown in Figures 11 to 15, the first user digest video DM1 includes a series of playing actions by the first user U1, from the tee shot to the hole-in-hole of the first ball B1, as well as the trajectory of the first ball B1 from the teeing ground TG to the hole, for a first predetermined hole (e.g., the 6th hole). Therefore, a user watching the first user digest video DM1 can comprehensively grasp the playing actions of the first user U1 and the trajectory of the first ball B1 for the first predetermined hole. Furthermore, since at least a large portion of the walking movements of the first user U1 are omitted from the first user digest video DM1 (and naturally, footage of movement in a cart is also omitted), a user watching the first user digest video DM1 does not have to watch footage unrelated to the playing actions.

[0074] Step 4, ST4, includes substep ST4-"K". In substep ST4-"K", the video processing device 6 creates a digest video of the "K" user's gameplay, called the "K" user digest video DM "K".

[0075] More specifically, the video processing device 6 creates a "K" user digest video DM "K" based on the "K" user tee shot motion video M2-"K" (see Figure 5), the "K" movement trajectory video M3-"K" (see Figure 6), the "K" user second shot video M4-"K" (see Figure 8), and the "K" user putting video M5-"K" (see Figure 10).

[0076] In the examples shown in Figures 16 to 18, the "K" user digest video DM "K" includes (1) at least a large portion of the "K" user's walking motion, and (2a) the "K" user's tee shot motion (see Figure 16) and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the tee shot motion (see Figure 16), (2b) the "K" user's second shot motion (see Figure 17) and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the second shot motion (see Figure 17), and (2d) the "K" user's putting motion (see Figure 18) and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" resulting from the putting motion (see Figure 18).

[0077] In the examples shown in Figures 16 to 18, the "K" user digest video DM "K" includes a series of playing actions from the "K" user's tee shot to the "K" user's "K" ball B "K" going into the cup on the first designated hole (for example, the 6th hole), as well as the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K" from the teeing ground TG to the cup. Therefore, users who watch the "K" user digest video DM "K" can comprehensively grasp the "K" user's playing actions on the first designated hole and the trajectory of the "K" ball B "K". Furthermore, since at least a large portion of the "K" user's walking movements are omitted from the "K" user digest video DM "K" (naturally, footage of movement in a cart is also omitted), users who watch the "K" user digest video DM "K" do not have to watch footage unrelated to the playing actions.

[0078] In the fifth step ST5, the video processing device 6 transmits the first user digest video DM1 to the first information terminal 10-1 (see Figure 19) of the first user U1 wirelessly or via a wired connection. The first user U1 can then play the first user digest video DM1 using the first information terminal 10-1.

[0079] In the example shown in Figure 19, the video processing device 6 includes a video transmission unit 62. The video transmission unit 62 transmits the first user digest video DM1 to the first user's first information terminal 10-1.

[0080] Additionally, in step 5 ST5, the video processing device 6 transmits the "K" user digest video DM "K" to the "K" user's "K" information terminal 10-"K" (see Figure 20) wirelessly or via wired connection. The "K" user can then play the "K" user digest video DM "K" using the "K" information terminal 10-"K".

[0081] In the example shown in Figure 20, the video transmission unit 62 transmits the "K" user digest video DM "K" to the "K" user's "K" information terminal 10-"K".

[0082] In the first embodiment, a play digest video is created for each of the multiple users U playing a round of golf on a 91-degree course together. Each play digest video includes a series of playing actions, including the tee shot, second shot, and putting, as well as the ball's movement trajectory. Each play digest video contains only the play video of one user, and not the play videos of other users. Therefore, the entirety of each user's play can be reviewed in a short amount of time.

[0083] Figures 5, 6, 8, 10, 16 through 18, and 20 show examples where "K" = 2. In other words, they show diagrams related to the second user's gameplay. Diagrams for the cases where "K" = 3 or "K" = 4 are omitted, but it goes without saying that the above explanation is also applicable to the cases where "K" = 3 or "K" = 4.

[0084] Furthermore, while Figures 3 to 20 illustrate an example where the first designated hole is the sixth hole, it goes without saying that the first designated hole may be any hole other than the sixth hole. In addition, at least one tee shot imaging device, at least one second shot imaging device, and at least one putting imaging device may be placed in any second designated hole other than the first designated hole. Furthermore, a play digest video of each user may be created for the second designated hole.

[0085] Furthermore, if the tee shot imaging device, second shot imaging device, and putting imaging device alone cannot cover the entire first predetermined hole (or second predetermined hole) as the imaging target area, other imaging devices may be additionally arranged.

[0086] (Optional additional configuration) Next, with reference to Figures 1 to 36, optional additional configurations that can be adopted in the first embodiment will be described.

[0087] (Tee shot imaging device 2, and tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3) In the examples shown in Figures 3 and 4, it is preferable that the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 and the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 are configured to automatically image the first user U1 who is on the teeing ground TG. Whether or not the first user U1 is on the teeing ground TG may be determined by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the position acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the first user U1, or by other means. When the position acquisition unit 63 determines that the first user U1 is on the teeing ground TG, the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 and the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 each automatically image the first user U1 who is on the teeing ground TG.

[0088] The first tee shot imaging device 2-1 and / or the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification depending on the position of the first user U1 on the teeing ground TG. For example, the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 and / or the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting the imaging direction so that the first user U1 is positioned in the center of the imaging screen. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging devices (2-1, 3-1).

[0089] The first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification in accordance with the movement of the first ball B1 launched by the first user U1's tee shot. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging device (3-1).

[0090] In the examples shown in Figures 5 and 6, it is preferable that the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 and the second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2 are configured to automatically image the second user who is on the teeing ground TG. Whether or not the second user U2 is on the teeing ground TG may be determined by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the position acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the second user U2, or by other means. When the position acquisition unit 63 determines that the second user U2 is on the teeing ground TG, the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 and the second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2 each automatically image the second user who is on the teeing ground TG.

[0091] Furthermore, the second tee shot imaging device 2-2 may be omitted if the first tee shot imaging device 2-1 is configured to image the tee shot motion of the second user U2. Also, the second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2 may be omitted if the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1 is configured to image the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 launched by the second user U2's tee shot.

[0092] Each tee shot imaging device 2 (for example, the first tee shot imaging device 2-1) is preferably positioned to the side of the teeing ground TG. Each tee shot imaging device 2 (for example, the first tee shot imaging device 2-1) is preferably positioned at a height of less than 3m from the ground. Each tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3 (for example, the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1) is preferably positioned behind the teeing ground TG.

[0093] (Second-shot imaging device 4) In the example shown in Figure 7, it is preferable that the first second shot imaging device 4-1 is configured to automatically image the first user U1 who is within the imaging range P1 of the first second shot imaging device 4-1. Whether or not the first user U1 is within the imaging range P1 may be determined by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the position acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the first user U1, or by other means. When the position acquisition unit 63 determines that the first user U1 is within the imaging range P1, the first second shot imaging device 4-1 automatically images the first user U1 who is within the imaging range P1.

[0094] The first second-shot imaging device 4-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification depending on the position of the first user U1. For example, the first second-shot imaging device 4-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting the imaging direction so that the first user U1 is positioned in the center of the imaging screen. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging device (4-1).

[0095] The first second shot imaging device 4-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification in accordance with the movement of the first ball B1 launched by the first user U1 in the second shot. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging device (4-1).

[0096] In the example shown in Figure 8, it is preferable that the second second-shot imaging device 4-2 is configured to automatically image the second user who is within the imaging range P2 of the second second-shot imaging device 4-2. Whether or not the second user U2 is within the imaging range P2 may be determined by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the position acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the second user U2, or by other means. When the position acquisition unit 63 determines that the second user U2 is within the imaging range P2, the second second-shot imaging device 4-2 automatically images the second user who is within the imaging range P2.

[0097] Furthermore, the second second-shot imaging device 4-2 may be omitted if the first second-shot imaging device 4-1 is configured to capture the second-shot operation of the second user U2.

[0098] Each second shot imaging device 4 (for example, the first second shot imaging device 4-1) is positioned, for example, to the side of the fairway of the first predetermined hole. Each second shot imaging device 4 (for example, the first second shot imaging device 4-1) may be positioned on a tree.

[0099] (Putting imaging device 5) In the example shown in Figure 9, it is preferable that the first putting imaging device 5-1 is configured to automatically image the first user U1 who is on the green G. Whether or not the first user U1 is on the green G may be determined by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the position acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the first user U1, or by other means. When the position acquisition unit 63 determines that the first user U1 is on the green G, the first putting imaging device 5-1 automatically images the first user U1 who is within the imaging range P1.

[0100] The first putting imaging device 5-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification depending on the position of the first user U1. For example, the first putting imaging device 5-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting the imaging direction so that the first user U1 is positioned in the center of the imaging screen. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging device (5-1).

[0101] The first putting imaging device 5-1 may be capable of automatically adjusting at least one of the imaging direction, focal length, and zoom magnification in accordance with the movement of the first ball B1 launched by the first user U1's putting. This automatic adjustment is achieved, for example, by an automatic tracking function provided by the imaging device (5-1).

[0102] In the example shown in Figure 10, it is preferable that the second putting imaging device 5-2 is configured to automatically image the second user who is on the green G. Whether or not the second user U2 is on the green G may be determined, for example, by the play digest video provision system 1A (more specifically, the location acquisition unit 63) which receives location data from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the second user U2, or by other means. When the location acquisition unit 63 determines that the second user U2 is on the green G, the second putting imaging device 5-2 automatically images the second user who is on the green G.

[0103] Furthermore, the second putting imaging device 5-2 may be omitted if the first putting imaging device 5-1 is configured to capture the putting action of the second user U2.

[0104] Each putting imaging device 5 (for example, the first putting imaging device 5-1) is positioned around the green G. Preferably, each putting imaging device 5 (for example, the first putting imaging device 5-1) is configured to image the user's putting motion from an oblique angle above. Each putting imaging device 5 (for example, the first putting imaging device 5-1) is positioned at a height of, for example, 3 m or more above the ground. Each putting imaging device 5 (for example, the first putting imaging device 5-1) may be positioned on a tree.

[0105] (Flight distance calculation unit 64) As illustrated in Figure 2, the play digest video provision system 1A may have a distance calculation unit 64 that calculates the ball distance for each user's tee shot.

[0106] The distance calculation unit 64 may calculate the ball distance of the first user U1's tee shot based on the position of the first user U1 taking the second shot and the position of the teeing ground TG. The position of the first user U1 taking the second shot can be calculated, for example, based on position data received by the position acquisition unit 63 from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the first user U1. The position of the teeing ground TG may be stored in the storage device 98 in advance, or it may be calculated based on position data received by the position acquisition unit 63 from a GPS-enabled user terminal carried by the first user U1 when the first user U1 is at the teeing ground TG.

[0107] The distance calculation unit 64 may calculate the ball distance of the second user U2's tee shot based on the position of the second user U2 hitting the second shot and the position of the teeing ground TG.

[0108] Alternatively, if the first user U1 (or the second user) uses a ball with GPS functionality, the distance calculation unit 64 may calculate the ball's tee shot distance based on the position data received from the ball.

[0109] (Membership registration process) The method for providing play digest videos in the first embodiment may include a member registration step. The member registration step is performed when a non-member user registers as a member. The member registration step includes displaying a member registration form 13, which has member registration information input fields, on the non-member user's user terminal, etc. (see Figure 21), the play digest video provision system 1A receiving the member registration information entered on the user terminal, etc., from the user terminal, etc., and the play digest video provision system 1A storing the received member registration information in a storage device 98.

[0110] Preferably, the storage device 98 stores user identification information to identify the user, information on the user's dominant hand when hitting a shot, and the user's contact information (e.g., email address) in association with each other. The information on the user's dominant hand when hitting a shot is used, for example, to store information on the user identification information to identify the user and information to identify the tee shot imaging device 2 in association. For example, if the first user U1 is right-handed, the first user identification information to identify the first user U1 and information to identify the right-handed tee shot imaging device (2-1) are stored in the storage device 98 in association with each other. Also, if the second user U2 is left-handed, the second user identification information to identify the second user U2 and information to identify the left-handed tee shot imaging device (2-2) are stored in the storage device 98 in association with each other.

[0111] (Group registration process) The method for providing play digest videos in the first embodiment may include a group registration step. The group registration step is a registration process performed to share the day's golf scores in real time among multiple users who have registered as a group. Group registration may be performed for members who will be playing a round together, or for members who will be participating in a predetermined golf competition. Group registration may be performed using a reception terminal at the golf course, or using a user terminal.

[0112] (Process of displaying the number of hits input form) The method for providing a play digest video in the first embodiment may include a step of displaying a stroke count input form. As illustrated in Figure 22, the stroke count input form display step includes displaying a form 14 on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1 that accepts input of the first user U1's stroke count for each hole. In the example shown in Figure 22, the first user U1 can input the stroke count for a first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole) by tapping the area indicated by the arrow AR1 and entering a number.

[0113] In the example shown in Figure 22, the form 14 that accepts the input of the number of strokes for the first user U1 at each hole is a score sheet format form. In this case, the user can input the number of strokes into form 14 in the same way they would fill out a score sheet.

[0114] (Ranking display process) The method for providing play digest videos in the first embodiment may include a ranking display step. In the example shown in Figures 22 and 23, the ranking display step includes displaying the scores of multiple users registered in a group in real time on the first information terminal 10-1 in response to a request from the first information terminal 10-1 (for example, by tapping the ranking display request unit 15 indicated by arrow AR2 in Figure 22) (see Figure 23). In this case, the first user U1 can grasp the scores of multiple users registered in a group in real time during a round of golf on the golf course 91.

[0115] (Score Sheet 16) In the example shown in Figure 24, the score sheet 16 of the first user U1 (more specifically, the entire score sheet of the first user U1) is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. In the example shown in Figure 24, when the first predetermined hole corresponding portion AR3 of the score sheet 16 of the first user U1 displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 (for example, the portion corresponding to the 6th hole, more specifically, the portion labeled "6th hole" or the portion for inputting the number of strokes for the 6th hole) is tapped or clicked, the first information terminal 10-1 is configured to display a first user digest video DM1 of the first user U1's play on the first predetermined hole. In this case, the first user U1 can quickly check their own play after confirming the score sheet 16.

[0116] (Playback of User Digest Video DM1) In the example shown in Figure 25, the first user U1 is in a state before completing the first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole). In this case, naturally, the first user digest video DM1 concerning the first user U1's play on the first predetermined hole is not yet complete. In the example shown in Figure 25, the video processing device 6 can transmit the incomplete first user digest video DM1 to the first information terminal 10-1 in response to a request from the first user U1's first information terminal 10-1 (for example, in response to a tap or click on the part AR3 corresponding to the first predetermined hole in the score sheet 16) while the first user U1 is playing the first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole).

[0117] In the example shown in Figure 25, the first user U1 can play a portion of the first user digest video DM1 of their play in the first predetermined hole before completing the hole, allowing them to check their own play more quickly.

[0118] (Playback of the second user digest video DM2) In the example shown in Figure 26, the score sheet 16-2 of the second user U2 (more specifically, a portion of the second user U2's score sheet) is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. In the example shown in Figure 26, when the first predetermined hole-corresponding portion AR4 (for example, the portion corresponding to the 6th hole) of the second user U2's score sheet 16-2 displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 is tapped or clicked, the first information terminal 10-1 is configured to display a second user digest video DM2 of the second user U2's play on the first predetermined hole. In this case, the first user U1 can quickly check the play of the other user, the second user U2, after checking the score sheet 16-2.

[0119] (Score table 16-5 for users belonging to a different party) In the example shown in Figure 27, the score table 16-5 of a user belonging to a different party from the first user U1 (for example, the fifth user U5) is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. In the example shown in Figure 27, the ranking table 12 of the scores of multiple users registered in a group is configured so that by tapping or clicking on a portion AR5 that identifies any of the multiple users, the score table 16-5 of the user identified by that portion AR5 (for example, the fifth user U5) is displayed. In this case, the first user U1 can refer to the ranking table 12 and then check the score table of any user among the multiple users registered in the group.

[0120] In the example shown in Figure 27, when the AR6 corresponding to the second predetermined hole (for example, the 3rd hole corresponding portion) of the score sheet 16-5 of any user (a user belonging to a party other than the first user U1) displayed on the first information terminal 10-1 is tapped or clicked, a digest video DM5 of the play of that user at the second predetermined hole is displayed on the first information terminal 10-1. In this case, the first user U1 can quickly check the play of any user after confirming the score sheet 16-5 of that user.

[0121] (Viewing prohibited) In the example shown in Figure 26, the first user U1 can view the digest videos (DM2) of other users. Conversely, the first user's digest video DM1 can be viewed using the user terminals of other users registered in the group.

[0122] As illustrated in Figure 28, the group registration process may include a step of displaying a form 19 on the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1, which accepts the user's choice of whether or not to allow other users to be registered in the group to view the first user digest video DM1. In this case, the first user U1 can prohibit other users from viewing their own digest video.

[0123] (First user digest video DM1) Regarding the first user digest video DM1 shown in Figure 11, if the video of the first user U1's tee shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily check their own swing form. Also, if the video of the movement of the first ball B1 resulting from the tee shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily see the trajectory of the first ball B1. On the other hand, if the playback speed of the video of the movement of the first ball B1 is too slow, the first user digest video DM1 will become drawn out.

[0124] Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 11, it is preferable that the first user digest video DM1 be created as follows. That is, it is preferable that the first user digest video DM1 is created such that when the first user digest video DM1 is played back at normal speed, the video of the movement of the first ball B1 after the first user U1 has finished its tee shot is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the first user U1's tee shot.

[0125] In the example shown in Figure 11, the first ball B1 is highlighted (more specifically, colored) in the first user digest video DM1 to make the trajectory of the first ball B1 caused by the tee shot motion easier to see. Alternatively, or additionally, a mark (e.g., an arrow mark) indicating the position of the first ball B1 may be added to the first user digest video DM1. Alternatively, or additionally, a curve indicating the trajectory of the first ball B1 may be added to the first user digest video DM1.

[0126] In the example shown in Figure 11, the first user digest video DM1 is configured to display simultaneously and in parallel a first part RG1 that shows the tee shot motion of the first user U1 and a second part RG2 that shows the movement trajectory of the first ball B1. Furthermore, the display of the first user U1 in the first part RG1 is enlarged compared to the display of the first user U1 in the second part RG2. In this case, a user viewing the first user digest video DM1 can easily confirm the swing form of the first user U1 based on the display in the first part RG1, and can also easily confirm the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 based on the display in the second part RG2.

[0127] In the example shown in Figure 11, the first part RG1 is the part that mainly displays the front side of the first user U1, and the second part RG2 is the part that mainly displays the back and side sides of the first user U1. The display of the first ball B1 in the second part RG2 is preferably continued even after the first ball B1 disappears from the first part RG1, and at least until the first ball B1 stops.

[0128] In the example shown in Figure 11, the first part RG1 is the portion created based on the video captured by the first tee shot imaging device 2-1, and the second part RG2 is the portion created based on the video captured by the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1.

[0129] Alternatively, when the first user digest video DM1 is played back, the first part RG1, created based on the video captured by the first tee shot imaging device 2-1, may be displayed first, and then, in place of the first part RG1, the second part RG2, created based on the video captured by the first tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1, may be displayed.

[0130] As illustrated in Figure 11, the first user digest video DM1 may include, in addition to the second part RG2 which displays the movement trajectory of the first ball B1, a third part RG3 which displays the ball distance of the first user U1's tee shot calculated by the distance calculation unit 64 (see Figure 2 if necessary).

[0131] Regarding the first user digest video DM1 shown in Figure 12, if the video of the first user U1's second shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily check their own swing form. Also, if the video of the movement of the first ball B1 resulting from the second shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily see the trajectory of the first ball B1.

[0132] In the example shown in Figure 12, the first user digest video DM1 may be created such that when the first user digest video DM1 is played at normal speed, the video of the movement of the first ball B1 after the first user U1's second shot action is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the first user U1's second shot action.

[0133] In the example shown in Figure 12, the first ball B1 is highlighted (more specifically, colored) in the first user digest video DM1 to make the trajectory of the first ball B1 caused by the second shot motion easier to see. Alternatively, or additionally, a mark (e.g., an arrow mark) indicating the position of the first ball B1 may be added to the first user digest video DM1. Alternatively, or additionally, a curve indicating the trajectory of the first ball B1 may be added to the first user digest video DM1.

[0134] In the example shown in Figure 12, the first user digest video DM1 is configured to display the fourth part RG4, which shows the second shot motion of the first user U1, and the fifth part RG5, which shows the trajectory of the first ball B1, simultaneously and in parallel. Furthermore, the display of the first user U1 in the fourth part RG4 is enlarged compared to the display of the first user U1 in the fifth part RG5. In this case, a user viewing the first user digest video DM1 can easily confirm the swing form of the first user U1 based on the display in the fourth part RG4, and can also easily confirm the trajectory of the first ball B1 based on the display in the fifth part RG5.

[0135] In the example shown in Figure 12, the fourth portion RG4 is a portion created based on a video captured by the first second-shot imaging device 4-1, and the fifth portion RG5 is also a portion created based on a video captured by the same first second-shot imaging device 4-1.

[0136] Regarding the first user digest video DM1 shown in Figure 13, if the video of the first user U1's bunker shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily check their own swing form. Also, if the video of the movement of the first ball B1 resulting from the bunker shot is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily see the trajectory of the first ball B1.

[0137] In the example shown in Figure 13, the first user digest video DM1 may be created so that when the first user digest video DM1 is played at normal speed, the video of the first user U1's bunker shot is played back at a slower speed compared to the video of the first user U1's second shot. Playing the bunker shot at a slower speed allows for a more detailed view of the sand SD movement, improving the visual appeal of the bunker shot.

[0138] In the examples shown in Figures 13 and 14, the first user digest video DM1 is configured to display the movement trajectory of the first ball B1 as it moves above the green G, following the bunker shot action (see Figure 13). In this case, the visual appeal of the bunker shot is further enhanced.

[0139] Regarding the first user digest video DM1 shown in Figure 15, if the video of the first user U1's putting motion is played back in slow motion, the first user U1 can easily check their own swing form. In the example shown in Figure 15, the first user digest video DM1 may be created such that when the first user digest video DM1 is played back at normal speed, the video of the movement of the first ball B1 after the first user U1's putting motion is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the first user U1's putting motion.

[0140] (Second user digest video DM2) In the example shown in Figure 16, the second user digest video DM2 is preferably created as follows: That is, when the second user digest video DM2 is played back at normal speed, it is preferable that the video of the movement of the second ball B2 after the second user U2 has finished its tee shot is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the second user U2's tee shot.

[0141] In the example shown in Figure 16, the second ball B2 is highlighted (more specifically, colored) in the second user digest video DM2 to make the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 caused by the tee shot motion easier to see. Alternatively, or additionally, a mark (e.g., an arrow mark) indicating the position of the second ball B2 may be added in the second user digest video DM2. Alternatively, or additionally, a curve indicating the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 may be added in the second user digest video DM2. Note that in the second user digest video DM2 shown in Figure 16, the preceding first ball B1 is not highlighted.

[0142] In the example shown in Figure 16, the second user digest video DM2 is configured to display simultaneously and in parallel the first part RH1, which shows the tee shot action of the second user U2, and the second part RH2, which shows the movement trajectory of the second ball B2. Furthermore, the display of the second user U2 in the first part RH1 is enlarged compared to the display of the second user U2 in the second part RH2.

[0143] As illustrated in Figures 11 and 16, the arrangement of the first part (RG1, RH1) and the arrangement of the second part (RG2, RH2) may differ between left-handed and right-handed users. For example, the arrangement of the first part (RG1, RH1) and the arrangement of the second part (RG2, RH2) may be symmetrical between left-handed and right-handed users.

[0144] In the example shown in Figure 16, the first section RH1 is the section that primarily displays the front side of the second user U2, and the second section RH2 is the section that primarily displays the back and side sides of the second user U2. The display of the second ball B2 in the second section RH2 is preferably continued even after the second ball B2 disappears from the first section RH1, and at least until the second ball B2 stops.

[0145] In the example shown in Figure 16, the first part RH1 is the portion created based on a video captured by the second tee shot imaging device 2-2, and the second part RH2 is the portion created based on a video captured by the second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2.

[0146] As illustrated in Figure 16, the second user digest video DM2 may include, in addition to the second part RH2 which displays the movement trajectory of the second ball B2, a third part RH3 which displays the ball distance of the second user U2's tee shot calculated by the distance calculation unit 64 (see Figure 2 if necessary).

[0147] Regarding the second user digest video DM2 shown in Figure 17, if the video of the second user U2's second shot is played back in slow motion, the second user U2 can easily check their own swing form. Also, if the video of the movement of the second ball B2 resulting from the second shot is played back in slow motion, the second user U2 can easily see the trajectory of the second ball B2.

[0148] In the example shown in Figure 17, the second user digest video DM2 may be created such that, when the second user digest video DM2 is played at normal speed, the video of the movement of the second ball B2 after the second user U2's second shot action is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the second user U2's second shot action.

[0149] In the example shown in Figure 17, the second ball B2 is highlighted (more specifically, colored) in the second user digest video DM2 to make the trajectory of the second ball B2 caused by the second shot motion easier to see. Alternatively, or additionally, a mark (e.g., an arrow mark) indicating the position of the second ball B2 may be added to the second user digest video DM2. Alternatively, or additionally, a curve indicating the trajectory of the second ball B2 may be added to the second user digest video DM2.

[0150] In the example shown in Figure 17, the second user digest video DM2 is configured to display the second user U2's second shot motion in a fourth section RH4 and the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 in a fifth section RH5 simultaneously and in parallel. Furthermore, the display of the second user U2 in the fourth section RH4 is enlarged compared to the display of the second user U2 in the fifth section RH5. In this case, a user viewing the second user digest video DM2 can easily confirm the second user U2's swing form based on the display in the fourth section RH4, and can also easily confirm the movement trajectory of the second ball B2 based on the display in the fifth section RH5.

[0151] In the example shown in Figure 17, the fourth portion RH4 is a portion created based on a video captured by the second second-shot imaging device 4-2, and the fifth portion RH5 is also a portion created based on a video captured by the same second second-shot imaging device 4-2.

[0152] Regarding the second user digest video DM2 shown in Figure 18, if the video of the second user U2's putting motion is played back in slow motion, the second user U2 can easily check their own swing form. In the example shown in Figure 18, the second user digest video DM2 may be created such that, when the second user digest video DM2 is played back at normal speed, the video of the movement of the second ball B2 after the second user U2's putting motion is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the second user U2's putting motion.

[0153] (Creating a highlight video) In the example shown in Figure 2, the hole selection unit 65 of the video processing device 6 selects multiple holes for creating a highlight video for the first user. This selection may be made based on a request from the first user, or it may be made automatically based on the score of the first user U1.

[0154] Figure 29 shows the score tables for the first user U1 to the fifth user U5. Preferably, each user's score for each hole is stored in the storage device 98 (see Figure 2).

[0155] When we look at the scores of the first user U1 for each hole, we see that the scores for the 3rd hole (birdie), the 10th hole (birdie), and the 6th, 8th, 14th, and 15th holes (par) are good. Therefore, the hole selection unit 65 of the video processing device 6 automatically selects "N" holes (where "N" is any natural number greater than or equal to 2) from all the holes of the golf course 91 that have good scores for the first user U1. If "N" = 2, the hole selection unit 65 selects the 3rd and 10th holes, which have good scores for the first user U1, from all the holes of the golf course 91. If "N" = 4, the hole selection unit 65 selects, for example, the 3rd, 6th, 8th, and 10th holes, which have good scores for the first user U1, from all the holes of the golf course 91. The value of "N" may be set based on a specification from the user or set by the golf course.

[0156] In the example shown in Figure 30, when the score of the first user U1 for each hole of the golf course 91 is entered into the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1, the data receiving unit 66 receives the score data D1 of the first user U1 from the first information terminal 10-1. The storage device 98 stores the score data D1 of the first user U1 that the data receiving unit 66 has received from the first information terminal 10-1. The hole selection unit 65 is configured to automatically select multiple holes for creating a highlight video for the first user based on the score data D1 of the first user U1 stored in the storage device 98.

[0157] The video processing device 6 creates a first-user highlight video from the play videos of the first user U1 in multiple holes (in other words, "N" holes) selected by the hole selection unit 65 (more specifically, a video created by combining the first-user digest videos DM1 for each of the selected holes). Preferably, the first-user highlight video includes a series of play actions (and the movement trajectory of the first ball B1) from the first user U1's tee shot to the first user U1's first ball B1 going into the cup for each of the selected holes.

[0158] For example, when "N" = 2, the video processing device 6 combines (more specifically, joins) the video of the first user U1's play on the third hole and the video of the first user U1's play on the tenth hole to create a highlight video HD1 for the first user. Preferably, the video of the first user U1's play on the third hole includes a series of play actions from the first user U1's tee shot to the first user U1's first ball B1 going into the cup, and preferably, the video of the first user U1's play on the tenth hole includes a series of play actions from the first user U1's tee shot to the first user U1's first ball B1 going into the cup.

[0159] In the example shown in Figure 31, the video processing device 6 is configured to transmit the created first user highlight video HD1 to the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1. Preferably, the video processing device 6 is configured to transmit the first user highlight video HD1 to the first information terminal 10-1 in response to a request from the first information terminal 10-1.

[0160] In Figure 29, referring to the scores of the second user U2 for each hole, we see that the scores for the 6th hole (birdie), the 11th hole (birdie), and the 18th hole (birdie) are good. Therefore, the hole selection unit 65 of the video processing device 6 automatically selects "M" holes (where "M" is any natural number greater than or equal to 2) from all the holes of the golf course 91 that have good scores for the second user U2. For example, if "M" = 2, the hole selection unit 65 selects two holes (for example, the 6th hole and the 11th hole) from all the holes of the golf course 91 that have good scores for the second user U2. The value of "M" may be set based on a specification from the user, or it may be set by the golf course.

[0161] In the example shown in Figure 32, when the score of the second user U2 for each hole of the golf course 91 is entered into the second information terminal 10-2 of the second user U2, the data receiving unit 66 receives the score data D2 of the second user U2 from the second information terminal 10-2. The storage device 98 stores the score data D2 of the second user U2 that the data receiving unit 66 has received from the second information terminal 10-2. The hole selection unit 65 is configured to automatically select multiple holes for creating a highlight video for the second user based on the score data D2 of the second user U2 stored in the storage device 98.

[0162] The video processing device 6 creates a second-user highlight video from the play videos of the second user U2 in multiple holes (in other words, "M" holes) selected by the hole selection unit 65 (more specifically, a video created by combining the second-user digest videos DM2 for each of the selected holes). Preferably, the second-user highlight video includes a series of play actions (and the movement trajectory of the second ball B2) for each of the selected holes, from the second user U2's tee shot to the second user U2's second ball B2 going into the cup.

[0163] In the example shown in Figure 33, the video processing device 6 is configured to transmit the created second user highlight video HD2 to the second information terminal 10-2 of the second user U2. Preferably, the video processing device 6 is configured to transmit the second user highlight video HD2 to the second information terminal 10-2 in response to a request from the second information terminal 10-2.

[0164] Highlight videos for users other than the first user U1 and the second user U2 can be created using the same procedure.

[0165] (Summary Highlight Video SHD) The method for providing play digest videos in the first embodiment may include the step of creating a summary highlight video SHD. The summary highlight video SHD is a video created separately from the first user digest video DM1 and the second user digest video DM2. Furthermore, the summary highlight video SHD is a highlight video of all users belonging to the same party or participating in the same golf competition. In addition, the summary highlight video SHD is configured to include at least one individual play video of each user.

[0166] The SHD summary highlight video includes at least one gameplay video from every user, so each user viewing the SHD summary highlight video can find and enjoy their own gameplay. In other words, every participant can enjoy it without missing out.

[0167] The method for providing a play digest video in the first embodiment preferably includes the step of transmitting a summary highlight video SHD to the first information terminal 10-1 of the first user U1, or displaying it on a screen at the golf course.

[0168] As illustrated in Figure 34, when the summary highlight video SHD is transmitted to the first information terminal 10-1, the summary highlight video SHD can be played back using the first information terminal 10-1. It is preferable that the transmission of the summary highlight video SHD to the first information terminal 10-1 is performed in response to a request from the first information terminal 10-1.

[0169] When the SHD (Super Highlights) video is displayed on the golf course screen, everyone can view it.

[0170] (Best Play Hall) In the example shown in Figure 29, User 1 U1's best play is a birdie, and User 1 U1's best play hole is either the 3rd or 10th hole. User 2 U2's best play is a birdie, and User 2 U2's best play holes are the 6th, 11th, or 18th hole. User 3 U3's best play is a birdie, and User 3 U3's best play hole is the 16th hole. User 4 U4's best play is an eagle, and User 4 U4's best play hole is the 3rd hole. User 5 U5's best play is a birdie, and User 5 U5's best play holes are the 3rd, 9th, or 10th hole.

[0171] The aforementioned summary highlight video SHD preferably includes play videos of each user's best-played hole (for example, preferably includes play videos of the 3rd hole by the 1st user U1, the 18th hole by the 2nd user U2, the 16th hole by the 3rd user U3, the 3rd hole by the 4th user U4, and the 3rd hole by the 5th user U5, which are marked with a circle in Figure 35). Furthermore, the aforementioned summary highlight video SHD preferably includes a series of play actions from the tee shot to the hole-in at each user's best-played hole (and the entire trajectory of the ball resulting from those play actions).

[0172] More specifically, the hole selection unit 65 of the video processing device 6 automatically selects each user's best-played hole based on each user's score stored in the storage device 98. The video processing device 6 also creates a summary highlight video (SHD) for each user that includes a video of their play on the selected best hole (for example, a series of play actions from the tee shot to the hole-in).

[0173] (Number of best play holes) It is preferable that the number of best holes for each user automatically selected by the hole selection unit 65 is adjusted according to the total number of users. More specifically, it is preferable that the number of best holes for each user automatically selected decreases as the total number of users increases.

[0174] For example, if the total number of users is greater than or equal to a first predetermined number (for example, 15 or more people), the hole selection unit 65 may be configured to select one best hole for each user. In this case, the video processing device 6 creates a summary highlight video SHD for each user, which includes the play actions (for example, the series of play actions from the tee shot to the hole-in) on the single best hole selected by the hole selection unit 65.

[0175] On the other hand, if the total number of users is greater than or equal to a second predetermined number but less than a first predetermined number (for example, 8 or more but less than 15 people), the hole selection unit 65 may be configured to select two best holes for each user. In this case, the video processing device 6 creates a summary highlight video SHD for each user, which includes the play actions (for example, a series of play actions from the tee shot to the hole-in) on the two best holes selected by the hole selection unit 65.

[0176] Furthermore, if the total number of users is less than a second predetermined number (for example, less than 8 people), the hole selection unit 65 may be configured to select 3 best holes for each user. In this case, the video processing device 6 creates a summary highlight video SHD for each user, which includes the play actions (for example, a series of play actions from the tee shot to the hole-in) on the 3 best holes selected by the hole selection unit 65.

[0177] By adjusting the number of best holes selected based on the total number of users, the total playback time of the summary highlight video (SHD) is neither too long nor too short.

[0178] (Second embodiment) The play digest video provision system 1B in the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 37. Figure 37 is a schematic diagram showing a part of the play digest video provision system 1B in the second embodiment.

[0179] The play digest video provision system 1B in the second embodiment differs from the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment in that it includes a swing imaging device 81 and a screen 83. In other respects, the play digest video provision system 1B in the second embodiment is the same as the play digest video provision system 1A in the first embodiment.

[0180] In the second embodiment, the focus will be on the differences from the first embodiment, and repetitive explanations of matters already explained in the first embodiment will be omitted. Therefore, it goes without saying that even if not explicitly explained in the second embodiment, matters already explained in the first embodiment can be adopted in the second embodiment.

[0181] In the example shown in Figure 37, the play digest video provision system 1B includes a swing imaging device 81 positioned adjacent to the teeing ground TG outside the teeing ground TG of a first predetermined hole (for example, the 6th hole), and a screen 83 that plays back the swing motion captured by the swing imaging device 81 in slow motion.

[0182] If the play digest video provision system 1B includes a swing imaging device 81 and a screen 83 that plays back the swing motion captured by the swing imaging device in slow motion, the user can check and correct their swing before the play digest video is created. As a result, the quality of the swing in the created digest video improves, and user satisfaction increases.

[0183] In addition to the video of the practice swing, screen 83 may also display swing data. The swing data displayed on screen 83 may include, for example, head speed, estimated ball distance, face angle at impact, estimated ball curvature direction, and degree of curvature.

[0184] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments or modifications described above, and it is clear that each embodiment or modification can be appropriately modified or changed within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, the various technologies used in each embodiment or modification can be applied to other embodiments or other modifications, as long as no technical inconsistencies arise. In addition, any optional additional configurations in each embodiment or modification can be omitted as appropriate. [Explanation of symbols]

[0185] 1, 1A, 1B: Play Digest Video Provision System 2: Tee shot imaging device 2-1: First tee shot imaging device 2-2: Second tee shot imaging device 3: Tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-1: First tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 3-2: Second tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device 4: Second-shot imaging device 4-1: First second-shot imaging device 4-2: Second Shot Imaging Device 5: Putting imaging device 5-1: First Putting Imaging Device 5-2: Second Putting Imaging Device 6: Video Processing Device 7: Bunker Shot Imaging Device 9: Golf course 10-1: First Information Terminal 10-2: Second Information Terminal 12: Ranking Table 13: Membership Registration Form 14: Form for accepting input of the number of hits 15: Ranking display request section 16: First User's Score Table 16-2: Second User's Score Table 16-5: Score sheet for the 5th user 19: Form for accepting requests for permission to view 61: Digest Video Production Department 62: Video transmission unit 63:Position acquisition part 64: Flying distance calculation section 65: Hall Selection Section 66: Data receiving unit 81: Practice Swing Imaging Device 83: Screen 91: Golf Course 98 :Storage device B1: First ball B2: 2nd ball D1: Score data for the first user D2: Score data for the second user DM1: First User Digest Video DM2: Second User Digest Video DM5: 5th User Digest Video G: Green HD1: Highlight video for first-time users HD2: Highlight video for second user M2-1: First user tee shot operation video M2-2: Second user tee shot operation video M3-1: First movement trajectory video M3-2: Second movement trajectory video M4-1: First user second shot video M4-2: Second user second shot video M5-1: First user putting video M5-1: First user putting video RG1: Part 1 that displays the tee shot action of the first user. RG2: The second part displays the movement trajectory of the first ball. RG3: The third section displays the ball distance of the first user's tee shot. RG4: The fourth part displays the second shot action of the first user. RG5: Part 5, which displays the movement trajectory of the first ball. RH1: Part 1, displaying the tee shot action of the second user. RH2: The second part displays the movement trajectory of the second ball. RH3: The third section displays the ball distance of the second user's tee shot. RH4: Part 4 displays the second user's second shot operation. RH5: Part 5, which displays the movement trajectory of the first ball. SD: Sand SHD: Summary Highlight Video TG: Teeing Ground U1: First User U2: Second User U3: Third User U4: 4th user U5: Fifth user

Claims

1. A method for providing play digest videos, which involves creating and providing play digest videos for each user of multiple users playing a round of golf together, A step of transmitting a video of a first user's tee shot, captured on video, to a video processing device, which captures the tee shot action of a first user at a first predetermined hole. The process includes transmitting a first movement trajectory video, which captures the movement trajectory of a first ball launched by the first user's tee shot, to the video processing device, The process includes transmitting a video of the second user's tee shot, captured on video, to the video processing device, which captures the second user's tee shot action at the first predetermined hole. The process includes transmitting a second movement trajectory video, which captures the movement trajectory of the second ball launched by the second user's tee shot, to the video processing device, The process includes transmitting a video of the first user's second shot, which captures the first user's second shot action in the first predetermined hole and the trajectory of the first ball launched by the first user's second shot, to the video processing device. The process includes transmitting a video of the second user's second shot, which captures the second user's second shot action in the first predetermined hole and the trajectory of the second ball launched by the second user's second shot, to the video processing device. The process includes transmitting a first user putting video, which captures the first user's putting action in the first predetermined hole and the trajectory of the first ball struck by the first user's putting, to the video processing device, The process includes transmitting a video of the second user putting, which captures the putting action of the second user in the first predetermined hole and the trajectory of the second ball struck by the second user's putt, to the video processing device. The video processing device performs at least the steps of creating a first user digest video based on the first user tee shot motion video, the first movement trajectory video, the first user second shot video, and the first user putting video, wherein at least a large portion of the first user's walking motion is omitted, and the video includes the first user's tee shot motion and the movement trajectory of the first ball resulting from the tee shot motion, the first user's second shot motion and the movement trajectory of the first ball resulting from the second shot motion, and the first user's putting motion and the movement trajectory of the first ball resulting from the putting motion. The video processing device performs at least the steps of creating a second user digest video based on the second user tee shot motion video, the second movement trajectory video, the second user second shot video, and the second user putting video, wherein at least a large portion of the second user's walking motion is omitted, and the video includes the second user's tee shot motion and the movement trajectory of the second ball resulting from the tee shot motion, the second user's second shot motion and the movement trajectory of the second ball resulting from the second shot motion, and the second user's putting motion and the movement trajectory of the second ball resulting from the putting motion. The video processing device performs the step of transmitting the first user digest video to the first information terminal of the first user. Equipped with How to provide gameplay highlight videos.

2. A group registration process is performed to share scores on the golf course in real time among multiple users who have registered as a group, The process involves displaying a form on the first information terminal for receiving input of the first user's stroke count at each hole, The process involves, in response to a request from the first information terminal, displaying the scores of multiple registered users in a group in real time on the first information terminal in a ranking format. It further comprises The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

3. The system is configured such that when the portion of the first user's score sheet displayed on the first information terminal that corresponds to a first predetermined hole is tapped or clicked, the first user digest video is displayed on the first information terminal. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

4. The video processing device is capable of transmitting a pre-completion digest video of the first user to the first information terminal in response to a request from the first user's first information terminal while the first user is playing the first predetermined hole. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

5. The system is configured such that when the portion of the second user's score sheet displayed on the first information terminal that corresponds to the first predetermined hole is tapped or clicked, the second user's digest video is displayed on the first information terminal. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 2.

6. The first user digest video is created such that when the first user digest video is played at normal speed, the video of the movement of the first ball after the first user's tee shot is displayed in relatively fast forward compared to the video of the first user's tee shot. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

7. The second shot motion of the first user is captured by the first user imaging device associated with the first user, and the first user imaging device is configured to operate in accordance with the first user's movements without following the movements of the second user. The second user's second shot is captured by a second user imaging device, which is separate from the first user imaging device and associated with the second user, and the second user imaging device is configured to operate in accordance with the second user's movements without following the first user's movements. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

8. The hole selection unit of the aforementioned video processing device selects a plurality of holes for creating a highlight video for the first user, The video processing device creates a highlight video for the first user from the selected plurality of holes, The video processing device is configured to transmit the first user's highlight video to the first user's first information terminal. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

9. In response to the input of the first user's score for each hole of the golf course into the first information terminal, the data receiving unit of the video processing device receives the first user's score data from the first information terminal. The storage device stores the score data of the first user received by the data receiving unit from the first information terminal. The hole selection unit is configured to automatically select the plurality of holes for creating a highlight video for the first user based on the score data of the first user stored in the storage device. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 8.

10. A step of creating a summary highlight video, which is a highlight video of all users belonging to the same party or participating in the same golf competition, separate from the first user digest video and the second user digest video. The process of transmitting the aforementioned summary highlight video to the first information terminal of the first user, or displaying it on a screen at the golf course. It further comprises, The aforementioned summary highlight video is configured to include at least one gameplay video from each of the users. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 1.

11. The aforementioned summary highlight video includes gameplay footage of each user's best play hole. The hole selection unit of the aforementioned video processing device performs the step of automatically selecting each user's best-played hole based on each user's score stored in the storage device, The video processing device performs the steps of creating the summary highlight video for each user, including the video of play at the selected best hole. Equipped with The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 10.

12. The system is configured to automatically adjust the number of best holes selected for each user according to the total number of users. The system is configured so that the number of best holes automatically selected for each user decreases as the total number of users increases. The method for providing a play digest video according to claim 11.

13. A play digest video provision system that creates and provides play digest videos for each user, for multiple users playing a round of golf together, At least one tee shot imaging device that images the tee shot actions of a first user in a first predetermined hole and the tee shot actions of a second user in the first predetermined hole and transmits them to a video processing device, At least one tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device that captures the movement trajectory of a first ball hit by the first user's tee shot and the movement trajectory of a second ball hit by the second user's tee shot and transmits them to the video processing device, At least one second shot imaging device that images the second shot action of the first user in the first predetermined hole, the trajectory of the first ball struck by the first user's second shot, and the second shot action of the second user in the first predetermined hole, and the trajectory of the second ball struck by the second user's second shot, and transmits these images to the video processing device. At least one putting imaging device that images the putting action of the first user in the first predetermined hole, the trajectory of the first ball struck by the first user's putting, and the putting action of the second user in the first predetermined hole, and the trajectory of the second ball struck by the second user's putting, and transmits these images to the video processing device. A video processing device that creates a first user digest video and a second user digest video based on data received from at least one tee shot imaging device, at least one tee shot ball movement trajectory imaging device, at least one second shot imaging device, and at least one putting imaging device, A video transmission unit that transmits at least one of the first user digest video and the second user digest video to the first information terminal of the first user. It is equipped with, The first user digest video is a video in which at least a large portion of the first user's walking motion is omitted, and which includes the first user's tee shot motion and the trajectory of the first ball resulting from the tee shot motion, the first user's second shot motion and the trajectory of the first ball resulting from the second shot motion, and the first user's putting motion and the trajectory of the first ball resulting from the putting motion. The second user digest video is a video in which at least a large portion of the second user's walking motion is omitted, and which includes the second user's tee shot motion and the trajectory of the second ball resulting from the tee shot motion, the second user's second shot motion and the trajectory of the second ball resulting from the second shot motion, and the second user's putting motion and the trajectory of the second ball resulting from the putting motion. A system that provides gameplay digest videos.

14. At least one of the tee shot imaging devices is A first tee shot imaging device for imaging the tee shot motion of the first user, A second tee shot imaging device for imaging the tee shot motion of the second user, Includes, The second tee shot imaging device is a different imaging device from the first tee shot imaging device. The system further comprises a storage device that stores in association first user identification information for identifying the first user and information for identifying the first tee shot imaging device, and stores in association second user identification information for identifying the second user and information for identifying the second tee shot imaging device. The play digest video provision system according to claim 13.

15. A swing imaging device is positioned outside the teeing ground of the first predetermined hole, adjacent to the teeing ground, A screen that plays back the swing motion captured by the aforementioned swing imaging device in slow motion. Equipped with The play digest video provision system according to claim 13 or 14.

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