TRAINING DEVICES FOR TRAJECTORY-BASED SPORTS
First Claim
1. A trajectory detection and analysis system, comprising:
- a camera configured to capture images of a ball launched by a participant of a sports activity along a trajectory during a shot of the ball within the sports activity;
at least one computer configured to analyze the images to determine a plurality of locations of the ball along the trajectory, the at least one computer configured to predict, based on the determined locations, a portion of the trajectory and to predict an outcome of the shot based on the predicted portion of the trajectory; and
a feedback interface configured to output information indicative of the predicted outcome.
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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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24 Claims
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1. A trajectory detection and analysis system, comprising:
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a camera configured to capture images of a ball launched by a participant of a sports activity along a trajectory during a shot of the ball within the sports activity; at least one computer configured to analyze the images to determine a plurality of locations of the ball along the trajectory, the at least one computer configured to predict, based on the determined locations, a portion of the trajectory and to predict an outcome of the shot based on the predicted portion of the trajectory; and a feedback interface configured to output information indicative of the predicted outcome. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A trajectory detection and analysis method, comprising:
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capturing, with a camera, images of a ball launched by a participant of a sports activity along a trajectory during a shot of the ball within the sports activity; analyzing the images with at least one computer; determining, with the at least one computer, a plurality of locations of the ball along the trajectory based on the analyzing; predicting, with the at least one computer, a portion of the trajectory of the ball based on the determined locations; predicting, with the at least one computer, an outcome of the shot based on the predicted portion of the trajectory; and outputting, with a feedback interface, information indicative of the predicted outcome. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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