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Informational/training video system
Assignee: GEBHARDT & Co Inc
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Filing: 1994-10-20
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Granted: 1997-03-11
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Expires: 2014-10-20
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a video-based, combined informational/training system for user activity related applications. In one embodiment, the system (2) includes a video recording assembly (10) and a measuring device (4) located at a user activity site (6) such as a tee box of a golf driving range. A video tape (60), including activity specific information on a first, pre-recorded portion thereof, is provided to the user for use in the video recording assembly (10) at the user activity site (6). The video tape (60) is cued for recording user specific information on a second portion of the video tape (60) during a practice session. The sensor (4) determines corresponding parameter information, such as estimated golf ball carry distance, for display on video tape (60). The video tape (60) and video recording assembly (10) cooperate to provide a mechanism for preventing or discouraging use of unauthorized tapes and to ensure proper usage of the system (2).
Inventors
- 👤 William J. Gebhardt
- 👤 James P. Thome
- 👤 Leslie C. Hildenbrandt
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-30 21:50
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B24/00; A63B24/0003; A63B69/00; A63B69/36; A63B69/3605; G; G01; G01S; G01S13/00; G01S13/02; G01S13/50; G01S13/58; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/80; A63B2220/806; A63B2220/807; G01S13/86; G01S13/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A method for providing a combined informational and training video product for use by a user to improve performance with respect to a skilled physical activity performed by the user, the method comprising the steps of: recording at least a first informational video segment on a first video record portion of a video unit, said first informational video segment including physical activity-specific information corresponding in type with said skilled physical activity performed by said user, said physical activity specific information comprising one of instructional information and product related information relating to said skilled physical activity; disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site adapted to accommodate said skilled physical activity; providing said video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said skilled physical activity performed by said user on a second video record portion different from said first video record portion; utilizing said video recording assembly to record a skilled physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of physical activity-specific information and user-specific information relative to said skilled physical activity performed by said user such that said user can reflect upon said skilled physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site and said physical activity specific information to improve performance with respect to said skilled physical activity.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
258 words
A method for providing a combined informational and training video product for use by a user to improve performance with respect to a skilled physical activity performed by the user, the method comprising the steps of: recording at least a first informational video segment on a first video record portion of a video unit, said first informational video segment including physical activity-specific information corresponding in type with said skilled physical activity performed by said user, said physical activity specific information comprising one of instructional information and product related information relating to said skilled physical activity; disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site adapted to accommodate said skilled physical activity; providing said video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said skilled physical activity performed by said user on a second video record portion different from said first video record portion; utilizing said video recording assembly to record a skilled physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of physical activity-specific information and user-specific information relative to said skilled physical activity performed by said user such that said user can reflect upon said skilled physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site and said physical activity specific information to improve performance with respect to said skilled physical activity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of recording comprises: pre-recording said first informational video segment on a master; and copying said master onto said first video record portion of said video unit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of providing an indicator to indicate that said video unit is authorized for use in connection with said video recording assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing an indicator comprises encoding a signal into said video record of said video unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 4, wherein said step of encoding comprises recording an audio or optical signal into said video record.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing an indicator comprises providing said video unit with a selected physical attribute.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said step of providing said video unit with a selected physical attribute comprises removing a pull tab.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing an indicator comprises providing a bar code on said video unit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing an indicator comprises imparting a selected radiation transmission or reflection property to at least a portion of said video unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of utilizing said video recording assembly comprises investigating said video unit for an indicator indicating that said video unit is authorized for use in connection with said video assembly.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 10, wherein said step of investigating comprises employing a signal indicative of a physical characteristic of said video unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 10, wherein said step of investigating comprises applying an electromagnetic signal to said video unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 10, wherein said step of investigating comprises analyzing said video record of said video unit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of: assessing a quality of performance associated with said activity performed by said user; and reporting said quality of performance.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said step of reporting comprises recording said parameter information in said video record.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of recording a signal on a third video record portion of said video unit for detection by said video recording assembly, said third video record portion being different from said first and second video record portions, wherein said signal provides information to said video recording assembly for use by said video recording assembly in processing said video unit.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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The method of claim 16, wherein said signal is recorded at a beginning portion of said video record.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said signal comprises a sub-audible tone.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 14, wherein said step of reporting said parameter information comprises superimposing said parameter information on said second video record portion, wherein, upon replay, said parameter information is displayed together with said recorded activity performed by said user.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
221 words
A method for providing a combined informational and training video product corresponding to a physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: recording at least a first informational video segment on a first video record portion of a video unit, said first informational video segment including physical activity-specific information corresponding in type with said physical activity performed by said user; disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site; providing said video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user on a second video record portion different from said first video record portion; utilizing said video recording assembly to record a physical activity performed by said user; determining parameter information regarding an aspect of said physical activity performed by said user; reporting said parameter information; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of physical activity-specific information and user-specific information relative to said physical activity performed by said user wherein said physical activity comprises golf and said step of determining parameter information comprises measuring a value related to golf ball travel.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
221 words
A method for providing a combined informational and training video product corresponding to a physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: recording at least a first informational video segment on a first video record portion of a video unit, said first informational video segment including physical activity-specific information corresponding in type with said physical activity performed by said user; disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site; providing said video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user on a second video record portion different from said first video record portion; utilizing said video recording assembly to record a physical activity performed by said user; determining parameter information regarding an aspect of said physical activity performed by said user; reporting said parameter information; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of physical activity-specific information and user-specific information relative to said physical activity performed by said user wherein said physical activity comprises golf and said step of determining parameter information comprises measuring a value related to golf ball travel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 20, wherein said step of determining parameter information comprises determining a golf ball travel distance corresponding to a recorded golf shot, and said step of reporting said parameter information comprises superimposing said golf ball travel distance on a portion of said video record corresponding to said golf shot.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for providing a video product corresponding to a skilled physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site adapted to accommodate said skilled physical activity; providing a video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unity is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said skilled physical activity performed by said user; utilizing said video recording assembly to record said skilled physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site; assessing a quality of performance associated with said skilled physical activity performed by said user; superimposing information regarding said quality of performance on a video record portion of said video unit corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of video information regarding said physical activity performed by said user at said user site and parameter information corresponding to said physical activity.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for providing a video product corresponding to a skilled physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site adapted to accommodate said skilled physical activity; providing a video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unity is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said skilled physical activity performed by said user; utilizing said video recording assembly to record said skilled physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site; assessing a quality of performance associated with said skilled physical activity performed by said user; superimposing information regarding said quality of performance on a video record portion of said video unit corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of video information regarding said physical activity performed by said user at said user site and parameter information corresponding to said physical activity.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
196 words
A method for providing a video product corresponding to a physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site; providing a video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; utilizing said video recording assembly to record said physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site; determining parameter information regarding an aspect of said physical activity performed by said user; superimposing said parameter information on a video record portion of said video unit corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of video information regarding said physical activity performed by said user at said user site and parameter information corresponding to said physical activity wherein said physical activity comprises golf and said step of determining parameter information comprises measuring a value related to golf ball travel.
Claim 27
Independent Claim
196 words
A method for providing a video product corresponding to a physical activity performed by a user, the method comprising the steps of: disposing a video recording assembly at a given user activity site; providing a video unit to a given user for use in said video recording assembly at said user activity site, wherein a video record of said video unit is cued for recording user-specific information corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; utilizing said video recording assembly to record said physical activity performed by said user at said user activity site; determining parameter information regarding an aspect of said physical activity performed by said user; superimposing said parameter information on a video record portion of said video unit corresponding to said physical activity performed by said user; and providing said video unit to said user for independent replay by said user, whereby said user receives a combination of video information regarding said physical activity performed by said user at said user site and parameter information corresponding to said physical activity wherein said physical activity comprises golf and said step of determining parameter information comprises measuring a value related to golf ball travel.
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