Goalie training device and method
First Claim
1. A goaltender training apparatus, comprising:
- a background screen with a region representative of a portion of an opening of a goal;
an image capture device spaced from the background screen and directed at the background screen and being configured to capture and store an image of the background screen including the region;
a processor in the image capture device configured to define a reference screen in a captured and stored image in relation to the region; and
the processor being configured to detect an obstruction of the region when a defensive player is located between the image capture device and the region based on a comparison between a captured image that includes the obstruction related to the defensive player location, and the reference screen.
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Abstract
A goaltender training device provides a screen representative of a goal opening and an image capture device to detect a goaltender against the screen. The training device provides visual indicators of goal coverage and records goaltender stance and position relative to the screen to provide training feedback. The training device can provide a light source directed at the screen to enhance image capture and simplify image analysis. The image capture device defines a reference screen in memory to compare against obstructions of the screen during a training exercise. Particular points on the reference screen are identified for coverage by the goaltender during training, and coverage status of the points may be indicated with the visual indicators. Sequences of images can be analyzed for a particular parameter, such as percentage of the screen covered, and downloaded to other devices for review and analysis.
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20 Claims
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1. A goaltender training apparatus, comprising:
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a background screen with a region representative of a portion of an opening of a goal; an image capture device spaced from the background screen and directed at the background screen and being configured to capture and store an image of the background screen including the region; a processor in the image capture device configured to define a reference screen in a captured and stored image in relation to the region; and the processor being configured to detect an obstruction of the region when a defensive player is located between the image capture device and the region based on a comparison between a captured image that includes the obstruction related to the defensive player location, and the reference screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for training a goaltender, comprising:
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positioning a background screen to represent a region of a portion of an opening of a goal; positioning an image capture device to be spaced from and directed at the background screen; capturing and storing an image of the background screen including the region using the image capture device; defining a reference screen in relation to the region with the image capture device; and detecting an obstruction related to a defensive player located between the image capture device and the region based on a comparison between a captured image that includes the obstruction and the reference screen. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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