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 toward a goal within the sports activity, wherein the ball travels along the trajectory and reaches the goal from a launch point for the shot;
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 at the goal based on the predicted portion of the trajectory, wherein the outcome is one of a made shot or a missed shot; and
a feedback interface configured to output information indicative of the predicted outcome before the ball reaches the goal for the shot.
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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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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 toward a goal within the sports activity, wherein the ball travels along the trajectory and reaches the goal from a launch point for the shot; 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 at the goal based on the predicted portion of the trajectory, wherein the outcome is one of a made shot or a missed shot; and a feedback interface configured to output information indicative of the predicted outcome before the ball reaches the goal for the shot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. 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 toward a goal within the sports activity, wherein the ball travels along the trajectory and reaches the goal from a launch point for the shot; 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 before the ball reaches the goal for the shot; predicting, with the at least one computer, an outcome of the shot at the goal based on the predicted portion of the trajectory before the ball reaches the goal for the shot, wherein the outcome is one of a made shot or a missed shot; and outputting, with a feedback interface, information indicative of the predicted outcome before the ball reaches the goal for the shot. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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