Patent ID: 6254492
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
In asports training system thatincludes real time analysis, display and feedback of a golfer's swing comprising an array of sensors associated with a target frame for detection and collection of data on key parameters of a golfer's swing; a video camera for stop action recording of still photographs of the golfer's golf club at the time of impact of the golf club with a simulated ball within said target frame; and, a computer and interface coupled to input from said array of sensors for translation of said input into velocity data of said golfer's swing and outputting the velocity data to a video display, the improvement comprising:a standardized reference material associated with a striking surface of a golf club, said standardized reference material being: (1) unremarkable or of a distinct color wherein contact between said club striking surface and said simulated ball occurs at an angle which is pre-determined to be correct or optimal for a golf swing to propel a golf ball along an intended line of flight; (2) exhibiting a characteristic image distortion or color change wherein contact between said club string surface and said simulated ball occurs at an angle that deviates from the pre-determined correct or optimal angle and is projected to cause a golf ball to deviate from the intended line of flight,means for real-time recording of said angle of contact between said club and simulated ball within said target frame, andmeans for conversion of data from said recording means to a video image for display.