TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS
First Claim
1. A system for analyzing a trajectory of a basketball, the device comprising:
- one or more cameras for recording video frame data used to characterize a trajectory of a basketball shot by a human;
a logic device designed or configured to i) receive the video frame data, ii) generate trajectory parameters that characterize one or more states of the basketball along its trajectory and iii) generate feedback information using the trajectory parameters; and
one or more feedback output mechanisms for providing the feedback information to the human wherein the feedback information is related to one or more of the following trajectory parameters;
1) an angle of the trajectory relative to a plane of a basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop,
2) a point on the trajectory relative to a fixed point within the plane of the basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus related to improving player performance for trajectory-based sports are described. In particular, sporting devices are described that can be utilized to improve player performance in basketball. The sporting devices can include a camera-based system configured to capture and analyze the trajectory of a shot taken by a player. The camera-based system can be configured to provide feedback that allows a player to optimize the trajectory mechanics associated with shooting a basketball. In one embodiment, the camera-based system can be used in conjunction with a training aid that is attached to a basketball rim. The training aid can be configured to improve the trajectory mechanics of individuals utilizing the modified basketball rim to practice their shooting.
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11 Claims
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1. A system for analyzing a trajectory of a basketball, the device comprising:
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one or more cameras for recording video frame data used to characterize a trajectory of a basketball shot by a human; a logic device designed or configured to i) receive the video frame data, ii) generate trajectory parameters that characterize one or more states of the basketball along its trajectory and iii) generate feedback information using the trajectory parameters; and one or more feedback output mechanisms for providing the feedback information to the human wherein the feedback information is related to one or more of the following trajectory parameters;
1) an angle of the trajectory relative to a plane of a basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop,
2) a point on the trajectory relative to a fixed point within the plane of the basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A training device for use in basketball, said training device comprising:
a mechanism designed to be coupled to a basketball hoop said mechanism configured to cause shots proximate to a front of the basketball hoop that pass through the hoop without the mechanism installed to be deflected away from the basketball hoop to encourage a user to aim their shots deeper in the basketball rim behind the geometric center of the hoop. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A system for analyzing a trajectory of a basketball, the device comprising:
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a first device including; a) one or more cameras for recording video frame data used to characterize a trajectory of a basketball shot by a human; b) a logic device designed or configured to i) receive the video frame data, ii) generate trajectory parameters that characterize one or more states of the basketball along its trajectory and iii) generate feedback information using the trajectory parameters; c) one or more feedback output mechanisms for providing the feedback information to the human wherein the feedback information is related to one or more of the following trajectory parameters;
1) an angle of the trajectory relative to a plane of a basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop,
2) a point on the trajectory relative to a fixed point within the plane of the basketball hoop when the basketball is proximate to the basketball hoop andd) a first wireless interface a second device including a) a video display, b) a storage device for storing data generated by the first device, c) a second wireless interface configured to communicate with the first device via the first wireless interface and to upload data to a remote device separate from the first device.
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