Sports Training Simulation System and Associated Methods
First Claim
1. A sports training system comprising:
- a processor;
a display screen;
a sensor in signal communication with the processor, the sensor affixable to a body portion of a trainee adapted to output an indicator of a position of the trainee body portion;
a coordinator input in signal communication with the processor operable by a human coordinator;
a database accessible by the processor containing a plurality of game play and play setup simulations; and
software resident on the processor having code segments adapted to;
receive a signal from the coordinator input designating a desired first simulation to be run;
retrieve the desired first simulation from the database;
play the retrieved first simulation on the display screen;
monitor sensor output indicative of trainee first movement;
receive a signal from the coordinator input designating a second desired simulation to be run, the second desired simulation selected by the coordinator responsive to the trainee first movement;
retrieve the second desired simulation from the database;
play the retrieved second simulation on the display screen; and
monitor sensor output indicative of trainee second movement responsive to the played second simulation.
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Abstract
A simulation system for training athletes in cognitive skills includes hardware incorporating imaging and tracking devices, sound generator and receiver, a projection screen, and a movie projector for creating a virtual environment that simulates the site specific to the sport. The system includes software installed on a processor that is in signal communication and in controlling relation to the hardware elements. The system inputs to the software a plurality of scenarios in which the athlete might find him/herself. The software acts to retrieve a scenario and output a plurality of control signals for presenting a visual and aural simulation. A body parameter is tracked in temporal coordination with elements of the scenario. The tracked parameter is saved for later review by the user and, in some cases, training personnel. The scenario evolves in response to the tracked parameter, and is thus interactive in nature.
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15 Claims
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1. A sports training system comprising:
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a processor;
a display screen;
a sensor in signal communication with the processor, the sensor affixable to a body portion of a trainee adapted to output an indicator of a position of the trainee body portion;
a coordinator input in signal communication with the processor operable by a human coordinator;
a database accessible by the processor containing a plurality of game play and play setup simulations; and
software resident on the processor having code segments adapted to;
receive a signal from the coordinator input designating a desired first simulation to be run;
retrieve the desired first simulation from the database;
play the retrieved first simulation on the display screen;
monitor sensor output indicative of trainee first movement;
receive a signal from the coordinator input designating a second desired simulation to be run, the second desired simulation selected by the coordinator responsive to the trainee first movement;
retrieve the second desired simulation from the database;
play the retrieved second simulation on the display screen; and
monitor sensor output indicative of trainee second movement responsive to the played second simulation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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