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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 r

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).

대표청구항 ▼

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 po

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.