Sports Video Training Accessory
A system for providing feedback to an individual involved in improving an activity such as a sport, performance or the like. The present invention relates to a training accessory, and more particularly to a holding apparatus for mounting a video or photographic device, such as a digital camera having a display device for feedback, such as a tablet PC, i-phone, i-pad, cell phone having a screen, multimedia device, or the like. The imaging and display device being easily transportable and easy to set up, for example, on a golf course where multiple instances are required, yet does not interfere with the playing of the game.
1 . A system for providing visual feedback by means of a tablet device, ipod, smart phone, or the like, comprising:
(i) a structure comprising lineal elements and a holder being suited to support a digital feedback (tablet) device in a position to provide feedback to a user;
(ii) the digital feedback device having a quick attachment means for attaching to the holder;
(iii) the structure and the holder capable of being manipulated in such a way as to allow videotaping at a proper height and direction to provide meaningful feedback to an athlete.
2 . A stand or structure to elevate and support a holder consisting of structural elements
(i) A tablet device holder than can be simply attached to the stand so it faces outward to the stand and allows for filming from either side of the device
(ii) A means of attaching the holder to the stand
(iii) And a means to simply attach a tablet computer to the holder
(iv) The holder being capable of being situated in such a way as to allow videotaping at the proper height for swing analysis.
3 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is lightweight weighing less than 3 pounds.
4 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand has a diameter of its width section in the folded position of no more than approximately 4 inches to be able to be inserted into a golf bag club portion.
5 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is a folding stand.
6 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the holder has a depth of no more than 4 inches for carrying in a golf bag pouch
7 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is a folding stand of 2 or more supporting base sections working on concert together.
8 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is a stand with an integral spike to inset the stand into the ground without the use of supporting base sections.
9 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is a stand having the flexibility of the extension of the height.
10 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the stand is a stand allowing for repositioning of the tablet holder to the preferred height for various types of video or picture taking via a tablet.
11 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the tablet holder has the capability of being rotated and tilted along its lengthwise and widthwise axis for proper aim.
12 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the tablet holder is capable of being rotated 360 degrees to a any position including vertical or horizontal orientation tablet orientations along its depth-wise axis.
13 . The stand or structure of claim 2 , wherein the holder allows for filming from one side of the device.
14 . A method for providing a mobile feedback and training routine for an athlete comprising the following:
(i) providing a feedback device for giving visual feedback to at least one athlete;
(ii) mounting the feedback device to a device holder, the device holder comprising; lineal elements for providing structure, a simple attach and release mechanism for interfacing the feedback device to the device holder, an imaging device for taking at least one of a still and video images, a display device for providing images;
(iii) manipulating the device holder such that the feedback device is at a proper height and position for meaningful visual feedback to the athlete;
(iv) using the feedback device to provide feedback to at least one athlete;
(v) releasing the feedback device from the device holder;
(vi) moving the feedback device and device holder to a different location and repeating the process.
15 . The method for providing a mobile feedback and training routine for an athlete according to claim 14 further comprising aiming the feedback device at the athlete.
16 . The method for providing a mobile feedback and training routine for an athlete according to claim 14 wherein the feedback device is mobile.
17 . The method The method for providing a mobile feedback and training routine for an athlete according to claim 14 wherein the feedback device and device holder can be easily carried in a golf bag.