JPWO2009091060A1 - Golf scoring system, golf play data distribution system, and real play linked golf game system - Google Patents

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To obtain various useful information on a course strategy that is extremely useful for a golfer, and also extremely useful for a business strategy such as an increase in customers and an increase in sales for an operator of a golf course or the like. A golf scoring system is provided. A golf scoring system according to the present invention includes an entry sheet group in which a hole layout for each hole of a golf course is described, and a hit point and a locus of a golf ball for each hole according to a golfer's golf play. Corresponding to the score score card 2 in which the score and club information used are handwritten on the entry sheet group, the image acquisition means 10 for obtaining the image information for each entry sheet 3 in the score score card 2, and the score score card 2 The unlayed scorecard information including the output page information group having the hole layout, score, and club information display column for each hole to be stored is stored, and the image information for each entry sheet 3 acquired by the image acquisition means 10 and Based on the image comparison with the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the golf ball hit points for each hole And determining the trajectory corresponding to the hitting order, extracting the score for each hole and the information of the club used, and outputting each corresponding to the hitting point and trajectory of the golf ball for each hole, the score and the information of the club used And a computer device 20 that generates and outputs an output score card 2A in addition to the page information. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a golf scoring system, a golf play data distribution system, and an actual play linked golf game system.

  In the case of conventional general golf scoring, the golfer manually writes his score, the number of pats, etc. on a simple score card in the form of a table with a golf course hole number and a score entry field, and after playing the score card In most cases, it is used as a reference to the player's play by referring to it, or for later reference, etc., and despite the remarkable progress made in terms of golf equipment and golf shoes, it is effective for increasing the score that golfers are most eager for. At present, various useful information on the course strategy has not been obtained.

  In recent years, utilizing the computer technology, the play information is processed on the golf course side based on the score card on which the play information is recorded, and provided to the golfer, or distributed to the golfer's computer terminal via the Internet. Techniques to do this have also been proposed.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, a golf course side terminal device, a player side terminal device, and a headquarter server device are used as a net, and the player side enters score information on the dedicated score card together with the player information on the golf course side. The golf course side sends the information entered in the score card to the headquarters side server device, and this headquarters side server device analyzes the data and centrally stores and manages it, and is installed at the golfer's home etc. There has been proposed a golf information management and distribution system configured to generate disclosure request information in a file for a Web page by data processing and distribute it via the Internet when there is a disclosure request from a computer terminal or the like.

However, also in this patent document 1, the content of the disclosure request information by data analysis is the character data such as the score and the number of pads for each hole based on the information entered in the score card, the flight distance in the Dracon Hall, etc. It is merely a main subject, and does not include visual information such as the hitting point and locus of the golf ball in each hole, and detailed data analysis information, and is not necessarily satisfactory for golfers.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-078492

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is that it is possible to obtain various useful information on the course strategy that is extremely useful for golfers, and for the management side of golf courses etc. There is no extremely useful golf scoring system or golf play data distribution system.

  The golf scoring system of the present invention includes a group of entry sheets in which a hole layout for each hole of a golf course is described, and the hit points and trajectories of each hole according to the golfer's golf play, the score, and the club to be used A scoreboard in which the information is handwritten on the entry sheet group, image acquisition means for obtaining image information for each entry sheet in the addition scorecard, and a hole layout for each hole corresponding to the addition scorecard, The unwritten scorecard information including the output page information group having the score and used club information display fields is stored, and the image information for each entry sheet acquired by the image acquisition means corresponds to the unwritten scorecard information. Based on the image comparison with each output page information, the trajectory corresponding to the hitting order and hitting order of the golf ball for each hole And the score for each hole and the information of the club used are extracted, and the hitting point and locus of the golf ball for each hole, the score and the information of the club used are added to the corresponding output page information. And a computer device that generates and outputs output scorecard information.

  According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the golfer only writes the hitting point and the locus, the score, and the information of the club to be used for each hole on the additional scorecard by handwriting, and the hitting point of the golf ball for each hole. It is possible to provide the golfer with a beautiful output scorecard in which the trajectory corresponding to the batting order, the score of each hole and the information of the club used are described, and information on the course strategy that is extremely useful for the golfer is obtained. In addition, it is possible to provide a golf scoring system that can be expected to increase the number of customers, increase sales, etc. for the manager of a golf course or the like.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, in addition to the effects of the first and second aspects of the invention, golf that can provide the golfer with more detailed play data that leads to improved golf play technology. A scoring system can be provided.

  According to the invention of claim 4, since the hole layout is color information reflecting the color of the actual course, the effect of the invention of any one of claims 1 to 3 can be achieved and the appearance can be improved. A golf scoring system that can provide a golfer with a good output scorecard can be provided.

  According to the invention of claim 5, the golf ball information processing means is configured to obtain difference information between the acquired rewriting information for each entry sheet and the unwritten area on each output page information in the corresponding unwritten scorecard information. Calculates and creates a retouching strength image from the points, extracts point-like objects from the retouching strength image as retouching points and linear objects as retouching lines, and hits golf balls for each hole based on the connection between retouching points and retouching lines. And as a structure which determines the locus | trajectory corresponding to a hit order, the golf scoring system which show | plays the effect of the invention in any one of Claims 1 thru | or 4 can be provided.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect of the present invention, a tee shot is performed based on the distance information extracted from the image information for each hole, the score and the club information used by the play data analysis processing means. Since it is configured to analyze and process various detailed information regarding flight distance, fairway keep, rough driving, bunker driving, hazard, OB, putt, paron, one-on, etc., extremely detailed play data that leads to technical improvement of golf play A golf scoring system that can be provided to a golfer can be provided.

  According to the seventh and eighth aspects of the invention, in addition to the effects of the first and second aspects of the invention, the output scorecard information is transmitted to a communication network in response to a distribution request from a customer's computer terminal or mobile phone. The customer golfer obtains the output scorecard information later at home or the like, and later the golf technology. It is possible to provide a golf play data distribution system that can be used as reference information for improvement, and that can be expected to improve profits for a manager of a golf course or the like.

  According to the invention of claim 9, in addition to the effects of the inventions of claims 7 and 8, golf play data that can provide the golfer with detailed play data that leads to technical improvement of golf play A distribution system can be provided.

  According to the invention described in claim 10, while providing the effects of the inventions described in claims 7-9, a golf play data distribution system capable of providing a good-looking output scorecard to a golfer via a communication network is provided. Can do.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the golf ball information processing means uses the acquired rewriting information for each entry sheet and the difference information between the unwritten areas on the output page information in the corresponding unwritten scorecard information. Calculates and creates a retouching strength image from the points, extracts point-like objects from the retouching strength image as retouching points and linear objects as retouching lines, and hits golf balls for each hole based on the connection between retouching points and retouching lines. And as a structure which determines the locus | trajectory corresponding to a hit order, the golf scoring system which show | plays the effect of the invention in any one of Claims 7 thru | or 10 can be provided.

  According to the invention of claim 12, in the invention of claim 9, a tee shot is performed based on the distance information extracted from the image information for each hole by the play data analysis processing means, the score and the information of the club used. Since it is configured to analyze and process various detailed information on flight distance, fairway keep, rough driving, bunker driving, hazard, OB, putt, paron, one-on, etc., extremely detailed play data that leads to improvement of golf play technology A golf play data distribution system that can be provided to a golfer via a communication network can be provided.

  According to the invention described in claim 13, the golfer who is a customer can enjoy a simulation game for each hole corresponding to his / her own play on a golf course by a video character using his / her computer terminal or mobile phone. It is possible to provide a real play-linked golf game system that is extremely interesting.

  According to the invention described in claim 14, in the invention described in claim 13, since the hole layout is color information reflecting the color of the actual course, simulation is performed with a feeling approximate to actual play on a golf course. It is possible to provide an actual play-linked golf game system in which a game can be enjoyed.

  According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, the golf ball information processing means is configured to obtain the difference information between the acquired rewriting information for each entry sheet and the unwritten area on each output page information in the corresponding unwritten scorecard information. Calculates and creates a retouching strength image from the points, extracts point-like objects from the retouching strength image as retouching points and linear objects as retouching lines, and hits golf balls for each hole based on the connection between retouching points and retouching lines. And as a structure which determines the locus | trajectory corresponding to a batting order, the real play interlocking | linkage golf game system which show | plays the effect of the invention in any one of Claim 13 or 14 can be provided.

  The present invention can obtain various useful information on the course strategy that is extremely useful for golfers, and is also very useful for the business strategy such as increase of customers and increase of sales for golf course operators. The purpose is to provide a system.

  The golf scoring system of the present invention includes a group of entry sheets in which a hole layout for each hole of a golf course is described, and the hit points and trajectories of each hole according to the golfer's golf play, the score, and the club to be used A scoreboard in which the information is handwritten on the entry sheet group, image acquisition means for obtaining image information for each entry sheet in the addition scorecard, and a hole layout for each hole corresponding to the addition scorecard, Basic information storage means for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having score and used club information display fields, acquired image information for each entry sheet, and corresponding information in the unwritten scorecard information A trajectory corresponding to the hitting order and hitting order of the golf ball for each hole by image comparison with the output page information The golf ball information processing means for making a determination and adding each of the corresponding output page information on the hole layout, and extracting the score and the club information used from the image information for each hole, Output score card information includes character information processing means to be added to the score and used club information display fields, golf ball hitting points and trajectories for each hole, and score and used club information. The above object is realized by a configuration including a computer device having output information storage means for storing and output means for outputting the output scorecard information.

  Hereinafter, a golf scoring system, a golf play data distribution system, and an actual play linked golf game system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail.

Example 1
A golf scoring system 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.

  As shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, the golf scoring system 1 according to the first embodiment has an 18-page spelling in which a hole layout for each 18 holes of a golf course played by a golfer is written. Including the sheet 3 and the cover 3a, each score sheet 2 written by hand according to golf play, and each entry sheet 3 in the score score card 2 installed in the golf course (each 18-hole entry sheet 3) Each hole corresponding to an actual golf play, having an image acquisition means 10 such as a color scanner for acquiring the image information, and a computer device 20 installed in the golf course, based on the rewritten score card 2 It was printed beautifully, including the trajectory corresponding to the hit point and order of hitting another golf ball, the score for each hole, and information on the club used. Create a force scorecard 2A, it is configured to provide the golfer or the like played. Although FIG. 1 shows the golf scoring system 1 arranged at one golf course, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is of course possible to arrange the golf scoring system 1 at a plurality of golf courses.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the additional score card 2 has a booklet configuration that a golfer can carry in a pocket or the like. An example of the entry sheet 3 constituting the rewritten score card 2 is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the entry form 3 is pre-recorded with a hole number for each hole, distance, per data such as “par 4”, and a two-dimensional code for identifying individual golfers. In addition, the hole layout in the colors from tee ground to green reflecting the actual color of the hall, the information entry field of the score for handwriting and the number of pads, the information entry field of the club used, the comment entry field, etc. are recorded in advance. Has been.

  The hole layout is formed in such a manner that the colors of the actual course are reflected by color-coding by a plurality of chromatic colors for each region and existence such as tea ground, fairway, rough, green, bunker, pond, and trees.

  In addition, the entry form 3 shown in FIG. 3 is configured for low amateur use. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, for example, an area from the tee ground to 150 yards is omitted, and from the middle of the fairway to the green. It is also possible to use a retouched scorecard 2 in which the entry sheet 3 for hijas, for example, is printed in the form of a booklet for 18 holes is the same as described above.

  Next, the computer device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  The computer device 20 corresponds to the operation program memory 21 that stores an operation program for operation control of the entire computer device 20, the control unit 40 that controls the entire operation based on the operation program, and the rewritten score card 2. Display of hole layout, score, number of putts and club information used by color information including distance information for each hole (eg distance information from tee ground to each part of fairway, distance information from each part of fairway to pin on green) Correspondence in basic information storage means 22 for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having columns, image information for each entry sheet 3 acquired by the image acquisition means 10, and unwritten scorecard information The golf ball for each hole is compared with the output page information for each hole. The golf ball information processing means 23 for determining the trajectory corresponding to the hit points and the order of hitting the golf balls and adding them to the hole layout of each corresponding output page information, and the score, the number of pads and the use from the image information for each hole Character information processing means 24 for extracting club information and adding it to the corresponding output page information score, number of putts and club information display field, golf ball hit point and trajectory for each hole, score, putt Output information storage means 25 for storing each output page information to which the number and information of clubs used are added as output score card information, and golf ball hit points and hit orders determined from the image information for each hole Based on the information extracted from the image information for each hole, the score, the number of pads, the club used, and the distance information, Play data analysis / accumulation processing means 26 for performing data analysis and accumulating analysis results, display means 28 for outputting the output score card information and the result of detailed play data analysis, output means 27 including a printer 29, and later described A communication interface 30 for connecting to the Internet.

  The golf ball information processing means 23 is loaded with a processing program for executing a series of image processing algorithms shown in FIG. 5, and executes the processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 show a series of image processing examples based on the description of the entry sheet 3 for hiama shown in FIG.

  That is, the golf ball information processing means 23 includes the additional information for each entry sheet 3 as shown in FIG. 6 acquired by the image acquisition means 10 and the unwritten scorecard stored in the basic information storage means 22. A writing strength image as shown in FIG. 7 is calculated and created from the difference information from the unwritten region on each output page information corresponding to the entry sheet 3 in the information, and the dotted shape image in the writing strength image shown in FIG. Are extracted as retouched points (locations where the retouching intensity is concentrated in a narrow range) and linear ones are extracted as retouching lines (locations where the retouching strength is long and thin), and the connection between the retouching points and the retouching line A trajectory corresponding to the hitting point and hitting order of the golf ball in the hole indicated by the entry sheet 3 is determined, and the trajectory corresponding to the determined hitting point and hitting order is attached to the corresponding output page information in the form shown in FIG. is doing. Such processing is executed for each entry sheet 3 for 18 holes.

  In FIGS. 6 and 8, the trajectory of the golf ball is attached with a straight line. However, for example, when a golfer manually writes a slice line and a hook line, the trajectory attached to the output page information is also included. Of course, it becomes a slice line and a hook line.

  Further, the above-described writing intensity image can be generated by general image processing in addition to the difference information.

The character information processing means 24 extracts the score, the number of putts and the club information used from the image information for each hole acquired by the image acquisition means 10, and the score, the number of putts and the use of each corresponding output page information Add each to the club information display field.
These processing results are stored in the output information storage means 25 as output score card information.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the play data analysis / accumulation processing means 26 corresponds to the distance information stored in the basic information storage means 22 and the hit points and hit orders of the golf balls determined by the golf ball information processing means 23. The flight distance determination unit 31 that determines the flight distance of a tee shot etc. from the information of the trajectory and outputs it as numerical data, and the score, the number of pads extracted from the image information for each hole, and the information of the club used are converted into numerical data Based on the numerical data processing unit 32 and the flight distance data, score, number of putts and numerical data of clubs used, tee shot, flight distance, fairway keep, rough shot, bunker shot, hazard, OB, putt, paron, one-on, etc. Analysis unit 33 for analyzing and processing detailed information shown in the lower column of FIG. The charting processing unit 34 for creating the ball trajectory analysis diagram shown in the upper column of FIG. 10 in which the analysis results of 33 are charted (for example, radar chart), and the details of storing the analysis results of the analysis unit 33 and the ball trajectory analysis diagram And an information storage unit 35.

  Next, functions and effects of the golf scoring system 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

  In the golf course, each golfer who rounds together receives the score score card 2 before the round, and performs golf play from the 1st hole to the 18th hole in order.

  At this time, each golfer writes the starting point of each hit, the flying ball line, the landing point, and the putting line with a pencil on the handwritten 18-page entry sheet 3 at the end of play of each hole. The hall score and number are also entered by hand, and a total of 18 entry forms 3 are created.

After the end of one round, each golfer submits the handwritten written score card 2 to the golf course side.
On the golf course side, the image acquisition means 10 reads an image for each entry sheet 3 of the additional scorecard 2 and acquires the image information. Such processing is executed for each golfer's additional scorecard 2.

  Next, generation and output processing of output score card information is executed by the computer device 20.

  That is, the golf ball information processing means 23 in the computer device 20 uses the image information for each entry sheet 3 acquired by the image acquisition means 10 and the unwritten scorecard information stored in the basic information storage means 22. The series of image processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 described above is executed by image comparison with the corresponding output page information for each hole, and the trajectory corresponding to the hit point and the hit order of each golf ball is determined. This is added to the hole layout of each corresponding output page information.

  Further, the character information processing unit 24 extracts the score, the number of pads, and the information on the clubs used by the character recognition process from the image information for each hole acquired by the image acquisition unit 10, and stores the corresponding output page information. It is added to the information display column of the score, the number of pads, and the club used.

  The output information storage means 25 outputs each output page information to which the trajectory and score corresponding to the golf ball hitting order and hitting order, the number of pads, and the information on the club used are added as determined above. Store as card information.

  Further, the play data analysis / accumulation processing means 26 is based on the operations of the flight distance determination unit 31, the digitization processing unit 32, the analysis unit 33, the charting processing unit 34, and the detailed information storage unit 35 described above. The golfer uses the tee shot, flight distance, fairway keep, rough shot, bunker shot, hazard, OB, putt, paron, one-on data, etc. as shown in Fig. 10, and the ball trajectory analysis diagram as detailed play data. Memorize and accumulate every time.

  The printer 29 of the output means 27 prints out the booklet-shaped output score card 2A based on the output score card information for each golfer, and detailed play data in the form shown in FIG. These output score card 2A and detailed play data are provided to the golfer.

  In addition, the display mode of the trajectory corresponding to the hitting point and the hitting order of the golf ball for each hole in the booklet-shaped output score card 2A described above is not only the golfer alone but also the simultaneous display of, for example, four golfers who have played at the same time. Of course, it is possible to adopt the embodiment.

  By the above processing, the golfer simply writes the golf ball hitting point and locus, score, and club information for each hole on each entry sheet 3 in the scorecard 2 and submits it to the golf course. The output score card 2A in color and detailed play data, which is printed with a good-looking and neatly printed track that describes the trajectory corresponding to the hit point and order of hit of another golf ball, the score for each hole and the information of the club used, etc. The golfer can be acquired, and information on the course strategy useful for the golfer can be acquired.

  Further, according to the first embodiment, the golfer can also acquire detailed play data regarding tee shots, flight distances, fairway keeps, rough shots, bunker shots, hazards, OBs, putts, parons, one-ons, etc. The golf scoring system 1 that contributes significantly to the technical improvement of golf play by golfers can be constructed.

  Furthermore, the golf scoring system 1 that can expect an increase in customers, sales increase, and the like can also be constructed for an operator of a golf course or the like.

(Example 2)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, a golf play data distribution system 41 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention will be described.

  A golf play data distribution system 41 according to the second embodiment includes a retouched score card 2, a golf course image acquisition unit 10, and a computer device 20 similar to those in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11. Furthermore, a golf play data management computer system (ASP (Application Service Provider)) 43 installed by commissioning from the golf course connected to the computer device 20 by a communication line 50 such as a dedicated line, a known Internet network 44 and a mobile phone network 45, a computer terminal 46 that is widely used by a customer (for example, a golfer who actually played), and a mobile phone 47 that is widely used by the customer. Output scorecard 2A described above on terminal 46 and mobile phone network 45 Information and detailed play data are distributed. Although FIG. 11 shows one customer computer terminal 46 and one mobile phone 47, it is of course possible to distribute golf play data to each computer terminal 46 and each mobile phone 47 of a plurality of customers.

  Further, the golf play data distribution system 41 according to the second embodiment is configured to distribute data to the handicap authorized engine terminal 48 and the golf driving range terminal 49 via the Internet network 44. The data distribution to the golf driving range terminal 49 is not limited to the single golf driving range terminal 49, and the data is distributed to each golf driving range terminal 49 in a plurality of golf driving ranges. Of course it is possible.

  As shown schematically in FIG. 12, the golf play data management computer system 43 includes an internal communication network 51 such as a LAN, and the computer device is connected to the internal communication network 51 via the communication line 50. The first communication processing unit 52 such as a router connected to the 20 communication interfaces 30 and the information of the output score card 2A transmitted from the computer device 20 and the result of the detailed play data analysis are received and stored for each golfer. Storage means 56 such as a hard disk, a second communication processing unit 53 such as a router connected to the Internet network 44, information of the output scorecard 2A associated with the identification information for each customer (golfer), and detailed play The data information is Web information, and the computer terminal 46 or mobile The Web server 54 to provide the 47, with the data delivery to the customer, details connects the accounting server 55 for performing accounting processing in a known manner based on pricing a preset omitted.

  According to the golf play data distribution system 41 according to the second embodiment, the same operation and effect as in the first embodiment are exhibited, and a data distribution request from the customer's computer terminal 46 or the customer's mobile phone 47 is met. The information of the output score card 2A and the detailed play data described above by the Web server 54 can be distributed to the customer's computer terminal 46 or the customer's mobile phone 47. Detailed play data information can be obtained. Such processing is executed at any time for each individual customer.

  Thereby, the customer can see the information on his / her own output score card 2A and the detailed play data information at home or the like, and can use it as reference materials for subsequent golf play, guidelines for improving golf technology, and the like.

  In addition, the operator of the golf play data distribution system 41 also has an advantage that profit improvement by data distribution can be expected by the operation of the accounting server 55.

  Note that the above-described personal authentication process associated with data distribution is performed by a known method, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

  In addition, according to the golf play data distribution system 41 according to the second embodiment, it is of course possible to execute the data distribution process to the customer by e-mail using a mail server (not shown).

  In addition, the above-described output score card 2A information, detailed play data, etc. described above are transmitted to the handicap accredited institution terminal 48 to receive handicap accreditation, or installed at a golf practice field where customers go to practice. Can be received at the golf driving range terminal 49 and used for the golf lesson of the customer.

  In this case, at the driving range where the driving range terminal 49 is installed, a motion analyzer (not shown) is arranged, the appearance of the golf swing of the customer is photographed and analyzed, and the lesson professional is instructed in combination with the detailed play data etc. It is possible to make useful use such as swing modification based on the above.

(Example 3)
Next, an actual play-linked golf game system 61 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The actual play-linked golf game system 61 according to the third embodiment is substantially the same as the golf play data distribution system 41 according to the second embodiment, except that the handicap authorized engine terminal 48 and the golf driving range terminal 49 are not provided. However, the computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47 of the customer is a golf game software by a video character associated with the scenery of each hole of the golf course, and each golfer distributed from the golf play data management computer system 43. The data link software for associating the output score card information with the golf game software is installed, and the customer's computer terminal 46 or mobile phone 47 is used for each hole corresponding to the actual play at the golf course of the customer. Realize a simulation game through video characters That.

The golf game software has a function in which a video character in the shape of a human being on the image of each hole of a golf course equipped with the computer device 20 performs a golf play operation such as shot or putting by wood or iron. Yes.
In this case, as the mobile phone 47, a known mobile phone having moving image playback and sound playback functions, for example, a 3G mobile phone using CDMA technology is used.

  The golf game software and the data link software are, for example, a method in which the golf play data management computer system 43 acquires in advance from a game software distributor and transmits it to the customer's computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47 according to the customer's request. A method in which the user downloads directly from the game software distributor and installs it on the computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47 can be given.

  According to the real play interlocking golf game system 61 according to the third embodiment, the same operations and effects as those of the first embodiment are exhibited, and as shown in FIG. An image corresponding to a golf course hole is displayed and the video character actually performs golf play operations such as shot and putting with wood or iron based on the output score card information of the customer and instructions by the customer's mouse operation etc. The game can be executed for each hole in a state corresponding to the golf play operation, so that the customer can use the computer terminal 46 to enjoy a simulation game with a moving image corresponding to his / her actual golf play.

  Further, even when the mobile phone 47 is used, an image corresponding to an actual golf course hole is displayed on the screen, and a moving character is shot by a wood or iron or putter by a button instruction on the mobile phone 47. A golf play operation such as putting is executed for each hole in a state corresponding to the actual golf play operation of the user.

  Thereby, the customer can enjoy the simulation game by the moving image corresponding to his / her actual golf play at the golf course using the mobile phone 47.

  Further, the operator side of the real play linked golf game system 61 has an advantage that the operation of the accounting server 55 can be expected to improve profits by data distribution to customers.

  Note that the above-described personal authentication process associated with data distribution is performed by a known method, and therefore the description thereof is omitted here.

  The real play linked golf game system 61 according to the third embodiment can be further applied in various ways. For example, golf game software simulating an actual hole such as a famous golf course stored in advance in the golf play data management computer system 43 on the computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47 of the customer, and the famous round actually played at the famous golf course It is possible to apply such as distributing round data of a professional golfer and realizing a battle game with a famous professional golfer on the computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47 of the customer.

  In addition, for example, the output score card information for each hole as described above for two golfers who actually played at the same time on the golf course is received by the customer's computer terminal 46 or the mobile phone 47, and the same hole is obtained by golf game software. It is also possible to have an application where two people compete by hitting a tee shot at the same time.

  In addition to the above, the golf scoring system and golf play data distribution system according to the present invention, for example, play information processing and analysis in a ball game for creating a score card according to play, for example, soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, etc. It can be widely applied for use.

It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the golf scoring system which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is an external view of the score score card and output score card in the golf scoring system according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the entry paper which comprises the addition scorecard in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the entry sheet for hiamas in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the processing algorithm of the golf ball information processing means in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the rewriting information extracted from the entry paper in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the writing intensity | strength image in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which attached | subjected the locus | trajectory corresponding to the determined hitting point and hitting order on the output page information in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the play data analysis / accumulation processing means in the golf scoring system according to the first embodiment. It is the table | surface and chart which show the analysis result by the play data analysis and accumulation | storage process means in the golf scoring system which concerns on the present Example 1. FIG. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the golf play data delivery system which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. It is a schematic block diagram of a golf play data management computer system in a golf play data distribution system according to the second embodiment. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the structure of the real play interlocking golf game system which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a screen display in the case of performing the simulation game by a moving image using the computer terminal in the real play interlocking golf game system which concerns on the present Example 3. FIG.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Golf scoring system 2 Writing score card 2A Output score card 3 Filling sheet 3a Cover 10 Image acquisition means 20 Computer apparatus 21 Operation program memory 22 Basic information storage means 23 Golf ball information processing means 24 Character information processing means 25 Output information storage means 26 Play Data Analysis / Storage Processing Unit 27 Output Unit 28 Display Unit 29 Printer 30 Communication Interface 31 Flight Distance Determination Unit 32 Digitization Processing Unit 33 Analysis Unit 34 Charting Processing Unit 35 Detailed Information Storage Unit 40 Control Unit 41 Golf Play Data Distribution System 43 Golf Play Data Management Computer System 44 Internet Network 45 Mobile Phone Network 46 Computer Terminal 47 Mobile Phone 48 Handicap Authorized Organization Terminal 49 Golf Driving Range Terminal 50 Communication Time 51 an internal communication network 52 first communication processing unit 53 the second communication processing unit 54 Web server 55 the billing server 56 storage means 61 the real play interlocking golf game system

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Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole in the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Each entry sheet acquired by the image acquisition means, storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having a hole layout for each hole corresponding to the added scorecard, a score, and an information display field of clubs used. Based on the image comparison between the different image information and the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the determination of the trajectory corresponding to the golf ball hitting order and hitting order for each hole, and the score and use for each hole A computer that extracts club information, adds a golf ball hitting point and trajectory for each hole, a score, and information on a club to be used to the corresponding output page information, and generates and outputs output scorecard information Equipment,
A golf scoring system comprising: Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole on the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Basic information storage means for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having a hole layout, score, and club information display field for each hole corresponding to the added scorecard, and for each acquired entry sheet By comparing the image information of the image and the corresponding output page information in the unwritten score card information, the trajectory corresponding to the hit point and the hit order of each hole is determined, and the hole of each corresponding output page information The golf ball information processing means to be added to the layout, and the score and the information on the club used are extracted from the image information for each hole, and added to the score and the information display column for the club in use corresponding to each output page information. Each output page information to which character information processing means, golf ball hitting point and trajectory for each hole, and score and club information used are added. An output information storage means for storing as output scorecard information, and output means for outputting the output score card information, and a computer device having,
A golf scoring system comprising: Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole in the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Basic information storage means for storing unadded score card information including a hole layout including distance information for each hole corresponding to the rewritten score card, an output page information group having a score and a club information display field, and acquired By comparing the image information of each entry sheet with the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the trajectory corresponding to the golf ball hitting order and hitting order for each hole is determined, and each corresponding output Golf ball information processing means added to the hole layout of the page information, and the score and used club information extracted from the image information for each hole, and the corresponding output page information score and used club information display fields Character information processing means to be added to each, golf ball hit points and trajectories for each hole, score and club information used are added. Output information storage means for storing each output page information as output score card information, golf ball hitting point and hitting order determined from each hole image information, score extracted from each hole image information And a play data analysis / accumulation processing means for analyzing the detailed play data of the golfer based on each information of the club to be used and the distance information, and accumulating the analysis results, the output score card information, and the result of the detailed play data analysis Output means for outputting, a computer device,
A golf scoring system comprising:   The golf scoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the hole layout is color information reflecting an actual course color.   The golf ball information processing means calculates and creates a writing strength image from difference information between the acquired writing information for each entry sheet and the unwritten area on each output page information in the corresponding unwritten scorecard information, In the retouching strength image, spot-like objects are extracted as retouching points, and linear objects are extracted as retouching lines, and the golf ball hitting point and the trajectory corresponding to the order of hitting are determined from the connection between the retouching point and the retouching line. The golf scoring system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein:   The play data analysis / accumulation processing means is based on the score extracted from the image information for each hole and the information on the club used and the distance information, tee shot, flight distance, fairway keep, rough shot, bunker shot, hazard, 4. The golf scoring system according to claim 3, wherein various types of detailed information relating to OB, pat, paron, one-on, etc. are analyzed and accumulated. A golf play data distribution system including a golf course computer system, a golf play data management computer system, a customer computer terminal or a mobile phone, and a communication network for communication between these components,
The golf course computer system comprises:
Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole in the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Each entry sheet obtained by the image acquisition means storing unwritten scorecard information having an output page information group including a hole layout, a score and an information display field of a club used for each hole corresponding to the additional scorecard Based on the image comparison between the different image information and the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the determination of the trajectory corresponding to the golf ball hitting order and hitting order for each hole, and the score and use for each hole A computer that extracts club information, adds a golf ball hitting point and trajectory for each hole, a score, and information on a club to be used to the corresponding output page information, and generates and outputs output scorecard information Including a device,
The golf play data management computer system includes:
Storage means for receiving the output score card information transmitted from the computer system of the golf course and storing it for each golfer, and constructing the output score card information for each golfer as Web information, from the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone A web server that delivers to the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone via the communication network in response to the delivery request, and a billing server that performs billing associated with data delivery to the golfer,
A golf play data distribution system. A golf play data distribution system including a golf course computer system, a golf play data management computer system, a customer computer terminal or a mobile phone, and a communication network for communication between these components,
The golf course computer system comprises:
Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole on the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Basic information storage means for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having a hole layout, a score, and an information display field of a club used for each hole corresponding to the added scorecard;
By comparing the obtained image information for each entry sheet with the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the golf ball hitting point and the hitting order for each hole are determined, and corresponding Golf ball information processing means to be added on the hole layout of each output page information,
Character information processing means for extracting score and used club information from the image information for each hole and adding to the corresponding output page information score and used club information display fields,
Output information storage means for storing each output page information to which the hit point and locus of the golf ball for each hole, the score, and the information of the club used are added as output score card information;
Output means for outputting the output scorecard information;
And a computer device having
The golf play data management computer system includes:
Storage means for receiving the output score card information transmitted from the computer system of the golf course and storing it for each golfer, and constructing the output score card information for each golfer as Web information, from the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone A Web server that distributes to the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone via the communication network in response to the distribution request, and a charging server that performs charging processing associated with data distribution to the customer,
A golf play data distribution system characterized by that. A golf play data distribution system including a golf course computer system, a golf play data management computer system, a customer computer terminal or a mobile phone, and a communication network for communication between these components,
The golf course computer system comprises:
Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole on the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Basic information storage means for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having a hole layout including a distance information for each hole corresponding to the rewritten scorecard, a score, and an information display field of a club used;
By comparing the obtained image information for each entry sheet with the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the golf ball hitting point and the hitting order for each hole are determined, and corresponding Golf ball information processing means to be added on the hole layout of each output page information,
Character information processing means for extracting score and used club information from the image information for each hole and adding to the corresponding output page information score and used club information display fields,
Output information storage means for storing each output page information to which the hit point and locus of the golf ball for each hole, the score, and the information of the club used are added as output score card information;
The golfer's detailed play is based on the golf ball hitting point and hitting order for each hole determined from the image information for each hole, the score extracted from the image information for each hole, the club used and the distance information. Play data analysis / accumulation processing means for performing data analysis and accumulating analysis results,
An output means for outputting the output scorecard information and the result of the detailed play data analysis;
And a computer device having
The golf play data management computer system includes:
The output score card information transmitted from the golf course computer system, the storage means for receiving the result of the detailed play data analysis and storing it for each golfer, and constructing the output score card information for each golfer as Web information, A web server that delivers to the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone via the communication network in response to a delivery request from the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone; a billing server that performs billing associated with data delivery to the customer; Including,
A golf play data distribution system.   The golf play data distribution system according to claim 7, wherein the hole layout is color information reflecting an actual course color.   The golf ball information processing means calculates and creates a writing strength image from difference information between the acquired writing information for each entry sheet and the unwritten area on each output page information in the corresponding unwritten scorecard information, In the retouching strength image, spot-like objects are extracted as retouching points, and linear objects are extracted as retouching lines, and the golf ball hitting point and the trajectory corresponding to the order of hitting are determined from the connection between the retouching point and the retouching line. The golf play data distribution system according to any one of claims 7 to 10.   The play data analysis / accumulation processing means is based on the score extracted from the image information for each hole and the information on the club used and the distance information, tee shot, flight distance, fairway keep, rough shot, bunker shot, hazard, The golf play data distribution system according to claim 9, wherein various types of detailed information related to OB, pat, paron, one-on, etc. are analyzed and accumulated. An actual play-linked golf game system including a golf course computer system, a golf play data management computer system, a customer computer terminal or a mobile phone, and a communication network for communication between these components,
The golf course computer system comprises:
Provided with a group of entry forms describing the hole layout for each hole in the golf course, and the golf ball's hitting point and locus, score, and club information used for each hole according to the golfer's golf play. A rewritten scorecard,
Image acquisition means for acquiring image information for each entry sheet in the additional scorecard;
Basic information storage means for storing unwritten scorecard information including an output page information group having a hole layout, a score, and an information display field of a club used for each hole corresponding to the added scorecard;
By comparing the obtained image information for each entry sheet with the corresponding output page information in the unwritten scorecard information, the golf ball hitting point and the hitting order for each hole are determined, and corresponding Golf ball information processing means to be added on the hole layout of each output page information,
Character information processing means for extracting score and used club information from the image information for each hole and adding to the corresponding output page information score and used club information display fields,
Output information storage means for storing each output page information to which the hit point and locus of the golf ball for each hole, the score, and the information of the club used are added as output score card information;
Output means for outputting the output scorecard information;
And a computer device having
The golf play data management computer system includes:
Storage means for receiving the output score card information transmitted from the computer system of the golf course and storing it for each golfer, and constructing the output score card information for each golfer as Web information, from the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone A web server that delivers to the customer's computer terminal or mobile phone via the communication network in response to the delivery request, and a billing server that performs billing associated with data delivery to the customer,
The customer's computer terminal or mobile phone is
Golf game software by moving image characters associated with the scenery of each hole of the golf course, data link software for associating output score card information for each golfer to be distributed with the golf game software, and the computer terminal or mobile phone of the customer In order to realize a simulation game for each hole corresponding to the actual play of the customer at the golf course,
A real-play-linked golf game system characterized by   The real play-linked golf game system according to claim 13, wherein the hole layout is color information reflecting an actual course color.   The golf ball information processing means calculates and creates a writing strength image from difference information between the acquired writing information for each entry sheet and the unwritten area on each output page information in the corresponding unwritten score card information, In the retouching strength image, spot-like objects are extracted as retouching points, and linear objects are extracted as retouching lines, and the golf ball hitting point and the trajectory corresponding to the order of hitting are determined from the connection between the retouching point and the retouching line. The real play interlocking golf game system according to claim 13 or 14, characterized in that.

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