Video instructional system and method for teaching motor skills

• US 20080090679A1
• Filed: 12/04/2007
• Published: 04/17/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 01/05/1999
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Browne H. Lee, Robin Tarry
• Original Assignee: Browne H. Lee, Robin Tarry
• Inventors: Tarry, Robin, Browne, H. Lee
• Granted Patent: US 7,780,450 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 473/422
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0009 Computerised real time comparison with previous movements or motion sequences of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0012 Comparing movements or motion sequences with a registered reference
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/063 Spoken or verbal instructions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0661 arranged on the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/05 Image processing for measuring physical parameters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/807 Photo cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0003 Analysing the course of a movement or motion sequences during an exercise or trainings sequence, e.g. swing for golf or tennis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0006 Computerised comparison for qualitative assessment of motion sequences or the course of a movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/00 Training appliances or apparatus for special sports training of parachutists B64D23/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3608 Attachments on the body, e.g. for measuring, aligning, restraining A63B69/0059, A63B69/3673 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3623 for driving A63B69/3608, A63B69/3658, A63B69/3661, A63B69/3667 and A63B69/3691 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/0038 Sports

Abstract

A real-time camera image of a student is displayed to the student while the student is performing a physical activity. The student can switch between seeing his natural field of view and the live video image by refocusing his eyes. Additionally, instructional information may be overlaid on the real-time video, thus enhancing the learning process.

Claims

1. A system for displaying a real-time image of a user, comprising:

an image projection device in a fixed position relative to the user'"'"'s eyes; and

a video control system coupled to the projection device and causing the image projection device to display a real-time representation of the user.

2-36. -36. (canceled)