Shooting data detection system and method for football game

Abstract

The present invention relates to a data detection system (1) for measuring shot data in a football game or training, comprising a camera system (2) for receiving an image of the player (F) who is to take the shot, a control unit (3) connected to the camera system (2) in such a way as to receive data and adapted to detect the image of the player (F) and the ball image received from the camera system and to determine with the image processing system whether the player (F) shot is taken with the foot, with the head or with a combined movement, and used for measuring shot data in a football game or training.

Description

[0001] SHOOTING DATA DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FOOTBALL

[0002] GAME

[0003] Technical Area

[0004] This invention relates to a system and method for the sport of football (soccer), which detects the relevant data of player movements with the ball, shooting of the ball, and the way the ball goes to the goal area.

[0005] Previous Technique

[0006] Football is the most popular sport worldwide. Football techniques may generally be categorized under two headings; body techniques with and without the ball. Technical skills with the ball consist of ball control, passes, crosses, dribbling, tackling, headers, shots, comer kicks, free kicks and throw-ins. Data of the player and the team derived from matches and trainings are vital for the evaluation of the game, the team and the player performance. The most important of these data are the data of shooting by the player and the data of the accuracy of the shot due to the fact that they have a direct effect on the score.

[0007] In the current landscape of sports analytics, there are numerous systems for measuring football player data in a match or training session. There is also a plethora of methods for measuring team and individual performances in football. These include the voice observation method, the paper and pencil method, the video analysis method, the computer-controlled video analysis method, video editing, the video tracking technique, and sensor technology. The common thread among the programs mentioned here is that they enable the measurement of team performance in team training and matches, as well as individual performance. When measuring individual performance, different criteria are evaluated, including tactical knowledge and discipline, area and perimeter control, physical endurance, running distance, double tackle winning rate, accurate passing rate, accurate shooting rate, positioning and scoring rate. Some of these criteria are automatically determined through the program, while in the shooting training system, it is also possible to automatically determine by whom, at what distance, at what speed and with which foot the shot is taken, without support personnel.

[0008] The programs in the current technique are used for shooting training purposes. However, they lack the ability to receive instant automatic data and do not provide the level of detail required for accurate shooting analysis. Furthermore, the programs in the current technique necessitate the involvement of additional personnel.

[0009] Short Description of Invention

[0010] The objective of the present invention is to provide a shooting data system and method for measuring shooting data in a football game. This system enables the data detection of player’s shooting and ball’s accuracy at the goal area.

[0011] The objective of the present invention is to provide a shooting data system and method that recognizes the identify a football player and enables extraction of special data according to the specified identity information.

[0012] The objective of the present invention is to provide a shooting data system and method for calculating the success of a football player’s shot based on the collected data.

[0013] The objective of the present invention is to provide a shooting data system and method that enhances the training of football players at the youth setups of football clubs. The system enables players and coaches to track the progress of their performance in real-time, as some elements of the shot can now be quantified. Additionally, the system identifies areas for improvement and provides data-driven feedback plans.

[0014] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0015] From the figures relating to the shooting data system and method realized to achieve the object of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 1. Representative aerial viewpoint of the inventive shooting data system. 1. Data detection system

[0017] 2. Camera system

[0018] 3. Control unit

[0019] 4. Circuit system

[0020] 5. Antenna

[0021] 6. Sensor

[0022] 7. Interface

[0023] F. Player (footballer)

[0024] A. Playing field (pitch)

[0025] K. Goal area

[0026] A data detection system for measuring shooting data in footfall match or in trainings includes (1);

[0027] A camera system (2) positioned inside the playing area to capture the image of the player (F) who takes the shot,

[0028] A control unit (3) connected to the camera system (2) in such a way as to receive data from the camera system (2) and adapted to detect the image of the player (F) and the ball received from the camera system (2) and to determine by means of an image processing system whether the shot of the player (F) is taken as a volley with the foot, with a header or with a combined movement.

[0029] The inventive data detection system (1) aims to ensure that the data of the football player (F) is taken accurately during the football match or during training and that the football player (F) and his coaches can follow the football player's (F) progress instantaneously as the elements of the shot become measurable, and includes a camera system (2) for taking images from the playing field and a control unit (3) adapted to receive data from the camera (2) and to determine by image processing whether the player's (F) shot is taken as a volley with the foot, with the head or with a combined movement. The image recordings received from the camera system (2) are transmitted to the control unit (3), and the control unit (3) receives the information, and by image processing, the shot is tracked backwards frame by frame on the image, and it is determined whether that the player (F) hits a ball in the air from with header, as a volley, or if the ball in the air touches the human body at least twice, a combined shot. In this way, the information on how the player (F) takes the shot can be presented as data.

[0030] In the inventive data detection system (1); the image of the player (F) and the football ball will be defined on the control unit (3). In addition, human skeletal structure, head, chest, foot, knee and / or hand images will be defined on the system. By comparing the image coming from the camera system (2) with the recorded images, the player (F) and the ball can be detected in the image. Again, by comparing the body image of the player (F) from the camera system (2) with the recorded images, it will be possible to determine whether the player (F) hits the ball with the foot, with head or with a combined movement.

[0031] In one embodiment of the invention, the head, chest, feet, knees and hands are marked on an image of a human skeleton using a computer vision system.

[0032] In one embodiment of the invention, the camera system (2) is used to determine the area from which the player (F) takes the shot and the location of the player (F) within the field / playing area (A) at the time of the shot. With the images from the camera system (2), the control unit (3) performs a mapping and creates a map of the training ground (A) or football field (A). The images of the goal and penalty area are taken from the camera system (2) and the player (F) image is taken. The images from the camera system (2) are compiled by the control unit (3) and the penalty area and the area around the penalty area are parceled and the parcel from which the player (F) takes the shot is determined. In this way, it can be determined in which areas the player (F) is successful or unsuccessful and a feedback program can be made based on the data.

[0033] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one antenna (5) is positioned around the perimeter of the pitch (A) to enable the location of the shot to be determined by means of a location receiver. The antennas (5) are used for determining the shooting distance. In one embodiment of the invention, more than one antenna is used, with one antenna positioned high up behind the goal area.

[0034] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one sensor (6) is provided for detecting the area of the goal where the shot is taken. The control unit (3) is connected to the sensor (6) in such a way as to receive data therefrom, and is adapted to use the data received from the sensor (6) to determine the area of the goal where the ball has hit. The sensor transmits data on the location of the ball on the goal area to the control unit, which is adapted to determine the goal location of the shot in the goal in X, Y coordinates. In one embodiment of the invention, the sensors are positioned behind the goal. In another embodiment of the invention, the sensor is positioned behind both goal posts facing the goal. In one embodiment of the invention, the sensor is a camera, a distance sensor, a pressure sensor, or an infrared sensor. In another embodiment of the invention, the sensors with pressure sensors are positioned inside the LED panels to be placed behind the goal. In another embodiment of the invention, the infrared sensor is positioned in a frame on four sides of the goal. In another embodiment of the invention, the distance sensor is positioned behind the goal post to see the goal.

[0035] In one embodiment of the invention there is provided a circuit system (4) for recognizing a player (F), comprising a body for the player (F) to wear and having at least one circuit comprising an accelerometer, g-force sensors, sensors and an identification number. The circuit is connected to the control unit (3) so as to receive data. In another embodiment of the invention, the circuit system (4) and the control unit (3) have wireless communication. In another embodiment of the invention, the data of the circuit system (4) is received by the control unit (3) by means of a transmitter located in the body and a receiver connected to the control unit (3). The circuit system (4) and the control unit (3) transmit data via radio frequency with a receiver and a transmitter.

[0036] In one embodiment of the invention, the circuit system (4) is of a size that can be carried by the player (F). In one embodiment of the invention, the circuit system (4) is sized to be positioned on the user's leg. In another embodiment of the invention, the circuit system (4) is used by positioning the circuit system (4) on the back of the ankle of the player (F) and has a size that can be positioned on the back of the ankle. In another embodiment of the invention, there is an ankle-hugging holder portion extending over the body, and this holder portion is suitable for fixing the body behind the ankle by passing to the ankle of the player (F). In one embodiment of the invention, the circuit system (4) comprises at least one sensor for detecting the force with which the player (F) kicks the ball. With the data received from the sensor, it can be determined with which foot the user kicks the ball.

[0037] In one embodiment of the invention, there is provided an interface (7) which is connected to the control unit (3) and which is used to instantaneously transmit data received from the control unit (3) to the user. In one embodiment of the invention, the control unit (3) is a computer control unit (3) and the interface (7) is the computer interface.

[0038] In one embodiment of the invention, at least one or more of the information such as where the player (F) hits the ball with his body with the image taken from the camera system (2), the position information of the user on the field (A) via the antenna (5), the identity information of the user via the circuit system (4) and the information of which foot and which force he hits the ball with the sensor and sensor, where the ball hits the goal, can be calculated by the control unit (3) and instantly displayed to the user as data via the interface (7). In this way, from the moment the football player (player) (F) kicks the ball to the moment the ball reaches the goal, player (F) information, shot data, distance data can be calculated and converted into data by the control unit (3) and displayed to the user via interface (7).

[0039] In an embodiment of the invention, the player (F) and the ball will be labeled with the images taken from the camera system (2) and by training the artificial intelligence, and the player (F) and the ball will be identified to the system.

[0040] In one embodiment of the invention, by training the artificial intelligence with the images taken from the camera system (2), the moment of the shot will be detected and it will be determined whether the shot is a header, volley or combined movement.

[0041] In an embodiment of the invention, the data detection system (1) and the control unit (3) are positioned at the back of the goal side of the playing field (A).

[0042] In one embodiment of the invention, the mode of operation of the invention is as follows, a. A human skeleton will be extracted by computer vision and the head, chest, feet, knees and hands will be marked. b. The player (F) and the ball will be identified to the system by labeling the player (F) and the ball with the images to be obtained in field studies and training the artificial intelligence. c. By labeling which shot is a head, volley or combined shot with the images obtained in field studies and by training the artificial intelligence, the moment of the shot will be detected and it will be determined whether the shot is a head shot, volley or combined movement. c.1. By means of image processing, the shot shall be retraced frame by frame to determine whether it is a volley from the player's (F) head to a ball in the air or a combined shot if the ball in the air has made contact with the human body at least twice. d. With the sensors (6) to be placed behind the goal, the goal location inside the goal in X, Y coordinates of the shot will be determined. e. By marking the penalty area and its surroundings 2x2, 2x3, 3x3, etc., the camera system (2) will be able to determine from which area the shot is taken and the player (F) will be able to determine in which areas the player (F) is successful or unsuccessful and a data- based feedback program can be made. f. With an RF transmitter electronic circuit system (4) to be placed behind the player's (F) ankles, containing sensors and an identification number;

[0043] By marking on the server interface program which circuit is installed on which player (F) and foot,

[0044] • Identity of the player (F),

[0045] • Which foot s / he shoots with

[0046] • Ball striking force (G force),

[0047] With the antennas placed around the field (A), the location of the place where the shot is taken will be detected on the receiver and these detections will be reported to the server interface program, allowing statistical data to be received and processed.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A data detection system used for measuring shooting data in a football match or training session and;- A camera system (2) that is positioned inside the playing area to capture the image of the player (F) who is going to take the shot,- A data detection system (1) characterized in that it is connected to the camera system (2) in such a way as to receive data, and is characterized in that it comprises a control unit (3) adapted to detect an image of the player (F) and an image of the ball received from the camera system (2) and to detect, by means of an image processing system, whether the shot of the player (F) is taken with a foot volley, with a head or with a combined movement.

2. A data detection system as in claim 1, comprising a control unit (3) adapted to detect the player (F) and the ball in the image by comparing the image from the camera system (2) with previously stored images.

3. A data acquisition system as in claim 1 or 2, comprising a control unit (3) adapted for marking the head, chest, feet, knees and hands, by extracting the skeleton of the player (F) with a computer vision system.

4. A data detection system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a camera system and a control unit (3) for determining the area from which the player (F) took the shot5. A data acquisition system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3) adapted to perform mapping with field (A) images from the camera.

6. A data detection system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one antenna (5) positioned and used in the vicinity of the field (A) and enabling the location of the shot to be detected by a location receiver.

7. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising at least one sensor (6) for detecting the area above the goal where the shot is taken.

8. A data detection system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a circuit system (4) used for player (F) identification and data acquisition and comprising a body such that the player (F) is carried on the player (F) and having at least one circuit having sensors and an identification number.

9. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3) and a circuit system (4) interconnected by wireless communication.

10. A data detection system as in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a transmitter located in the housing and a receiver connected to the control unit (3) and a control unit (3) and circuitry (4) connected to each other.

11. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3) and a circuit system (4) interconnected by a transmitter and a receiver via radio frequency.

12. A data detection system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a circuit system (4) sized to be carried by the player (F).

13. A data detection system as in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a circuit system (4) having dimensions for positioning on the back of the wrist of the player (F).

14. A data detection system as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the circuit system (4) comprises at least one sensor for detecting the force of the player (F) striking the ball.

15. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising an interface (7) in connection with the control unit (3) and for instantaneously transmitting data received from the control unit (3) to the user.

16. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3), which is a computer control unit, and an interface (7), which is said computer interface.

17. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3) adapted to identify the player (F) and the ball to the system by labeling the player (F) and the ball with images received from the camera system (2) and by training the artificial intelligence.

18. A data detection system according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a control unit (3) adapted to detect whether the shot is a header, a volley or a combined movement by detecting the moment of the shot by training artificial intelligence with images from the camera system (2).

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