Portable Display Positioning for Golf Swing Realism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional game systems fail to provide a realistic golfing experience as the player swings a controller, as the ball is displayed in front of the player instead of below, disrupting the natural swing motion and feel.
Innovation Solution
A game system comprising a controller device with movement and attitude data output sections, a game device with image generation and object control sections, and a portable display device that allows the player to move objects in a virtual game space by mimicking real-world golfing actions, with the ball displayed on the portable device at the correct position relative to the player.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the ball is displayed on a fixed display device in front of the player, then the player can see the ball clearly, but the player cannot feel as if taking a swing at the ball because the ball position does not match the actual swing direction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a portable display device that can be positioned in three-dimensional space below the player, adding a vertical dimension to the display arrangement. This allows the ball to be displayed at the correct spatial position relative to the player's swing path, making the ball appear at the player's feet rather than in front of them, thus resolving the contradiction between clear visibility and swing realism.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable display device is designed to be movable and repositionable, allowing dynamic adjustment of the display location to match different swing positions and game scenarios. This dynamic positioning capability enables the ball to always appear at the appropriate location in relation to the player's body and swing motion, enhancing the realism of the swinging action.
2Ease of operation
If the display device is placed below the player to show the ball at the correct position, then the swing action becomes more realistic, but the player may have difficulty viewing the ball and game image
Solution Approach 1:
By positioning the portable display device in the vertical dimension below the player rather than horizontally in front, the system maintains swing realism while utilizing the player's natural downward gaze during address position. The player can view the ball on the portable display while maintaining proper golf posture, and the game image on the main display provides contextual information.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs multiple display devices serving different functions: the portable display device specifically shows the ball and immediate vicinity to maintain swing realism, while the main fixed display device shows the overall game scene and statistics. This multi-functional display approach ensures both swing realism and comprehensive game information visibility.
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AI summary
An example game system includes a game device, a controller, and a terminal device which is a portable display device. The terminal device displays an image representing a ball placed in a virtual game space. The game device calculates the attitude of the controller to move a club in the game space based on the attitude, and moves the ball in response to the club striking the ball. An image of the game space including at least the ball after being moved is displayed on a display device separate from the portable display device.