WO2019043526A1

WO2019043526A1 - System and method for analysing sports-related performance

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Publication number: WO2019043526A1
Application number: PCT/IB2018/056381
Authority: WO
Inventors: Rishabh Sood; Anirudh ARUN; Vivek Soni
Original assignee: Khelfie Technologies Private Limited
Priority date: 2017-08-28
Filing date: 2018-08-23
Publication date: 2019-03-07

Abstract

Disclosed is a system and method for analysing sports-related performance. The system includes a first device adaptable to be attached to body of a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person. The first device includes a motion sensor arrangement configured to detect motion data pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment; and a controller arrangement coupled to the motion sensor arrangement, wherein the controller arrangement processes the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable. The system further includes a second device coupled to the first device, wherein the controller arrangement communicates the generated at least one sport performance variable to the second device, and wherein the second device processes the sport performance variables with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Description

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYSI NG SPORTS- RELATED

PERFORMANCE

TECHNI CAL Fl ELD The present disclosure relates generally to sports; and more specifically to systems for analysing sports-related performance. Furthermore, the present disclosure relates to methods of analysing the sports-related performance. BACKGROUND

Generally, sports are played for enjoyment. Sports such as cricket, golf, tennis, football, hockey, baseball involve physical activity, which keeps people relaxed and healthy. Also, many sports (such as football, cricket, and so forth) are contested between teams, wherein each team attempts to exceed the other team in order to win. Furthermore, many sports (such as skiing, bowling, and so forth) are played by people individually.

While playing such sports, a player (namely, a sportsperson) desires to regularly improve his/her physical ability and playing skills. However, existing measures to analyse such abilities of the player, are often inadequate and inaccurate. As an example, players generally improve their skills through feedback from a coach. However, such feedback is often not obtainable in real-time, is inaccurate, is insufficient, and so forth. Therefore, nowadays, technology is being integrated prominently into sports. For example, in cricket, monitoring systems are deployed to monitor various parameters associated with motion of a bat and/or a ball. The monitored parameters are primarily utilized to assist umpiring and training of players. However, such technological solutions lack quantitative data that is required to understand playing ability, performance and skill. Furthermore, existing fitness tests and playing ability tests happen in controlled, artificial environments, which do not accurately represent actual playing scenarios, and therefore lead to inaccurate results. Furthermore, there is no repository of information, which allows the players to compare their skill level versus a generally acceptable standard for their age, weight, environment etc. to improve their performance. Moreover, existing tracking mechanisms are weak and not sufficiently developed to accurately capture historical progress of the players' sports performance and development.

Therefore, in light of the foregoing discussion, there exist problems associated with conventional sports-related analysis. OBJECTS OF THE I NVENTI ON

An object of the present disclosure is to overcome one or more disadvantages associated with conventional systems and methods for improving player's/ skills.

An object of the present disclosure is to receive accurate feedback of the player for training.

An object of the present disclosure is to receive accurate feedback of the sport equipment.

An object of the present disclosure is to maintain track record of each player. An object of the present disclosure is to achieve error free umpiring.

An object of the present disclosure is to efficiently monitor sports performance of the player. SUMMARY

The present disclosure seeks to provide a system for analysing sports- related performance. The present disclosure also seeks to provide a method for analysing sports-related performance.

In one aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a system for analysing sports-related performance, the system comprising: a first device adaptable to be attached to body of a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person, wherein the first device comprises: a motion sensor arrangement configured to detect motion data pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment; and a controller arrangement coupled to the motion sensor arrangement, wherein the controller arrangement is configured to process the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable; and a second device communicably coupled to the first device via at least one transceiver, wherein the controller arrangement is configured to communicate the generated at least one sport performance variable to the second device, and wherein the second device is configured to process the at least one sport performance variable with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the second device is further configured to provide at least one recommendation based upon the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one of: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer. Optionally, the motion data detected by the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one of: acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the at least one sport performance variable comprises at least one of: velocity of the person and/or the sport equipment, three- dimensional position of the person and/or the sport equipment, detected movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, predicted movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, magnitude of physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment, frequency of the physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the system further comprises an equipment identifier unit that is adaptable to be attached to the sport equipment used by the person, wherein the equipment identifier unit is communicably coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, and wherein the equipment identifier unit is configured to provide a unique identity of the sport equipment to the controller arrangement.

Optionally, the system further comprises at least one of: a location sensing arrangement configured to determine a location of the person and/or the sport equipment and communicate the determined location to the first device and/or the second device; a memory module coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, wherein the memory module is configured to store the detected motion data and/or the at least one sport performance variable; a display module coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, wherein the display module is configured to display the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable thereon.

Optionally, the first device is adaptable to be attached to body of the person and/or the sport equipment by way of a mounting arrangement, wherein a physical configuration of the mounting arrangement is based upon at least one of: a sport played by the person, physical attributes of the person, physical attributes of the sport equipment used by the person. In another aspect, an embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for analysing sports-related performance, the method comprising: detecting motion data pertaining to a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person; processing the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable; and processing the at least one sport performance variable with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes for analysing the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the method further comprises providing at least one recommendation based upon the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the motion data comprises at least one of: acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the method further comprises providing a unique identity of the sport equipment. Optionally, the method further comprises at least one of: determining a location of the person and/or the sport equipment; storing the detected motion data and/or the at least one sport performance variable; displaying the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable.

Additional aspects, advantages, features and objects of the present disclosure would be made apparent from the drawings and the detailed description of the illustrative embodiments construed in conjunction with the appended claims that follow. It will be appreciated that features of the present disclosure are susceptible to being combined in various combinations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims. DESCRIPTION OF THE DIAGRAMS

The summary above, as well as the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to specific methods and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in the art will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Wherever possible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the following diagrams wherein:

FIGs. 1-2 are illustrations of exemplary systems for analysing sports- related performance, in accordance with different embodiments of the present disclosure; FIG. 3 is an illustration of a mounting arrangement, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG.4 is an illustration of steps of a method for analysing sports-related performance, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In the accompanying drawings, an underlined number is employed to represent an item over which the underlined number is positioned or an item to which the underlined number is adjacent. A non-underlined number relates to an item identified by a line linking the non-underlined number to the item. When a number is non-underlined and accompanied by an associated arrow, the non-underlined number is used to identify a general item at which the arrow is pointing.

DESCRI PTI ON OF EMBODI MENTS The following detailed description illustrates embodiments of the present disclosure and ways in which they can be implemented. Although some modes of carrying out the present disclosure have been disclosed, those skilled in the art would recognize that other embodiments for carrying out or practicing the present disclosure are also possible.

Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown an illustration of an exemplary system 100 for analysing sports-related performance, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 100 includes a first device 102, and a second device 104 communicably coupled to the first device 102 via at least one transceiver, depicted as a first transceiver 106 which is associated with the first device 102, and a second transceiver 108 which is associated with the second device 104. The first device 102 is adaptable to be attached to body of a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person. As shown in the system 100, the first device 102 comprises a motion sensor arrangement 110 configured to detect motion data pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment, and a controller arrangement 112 coupled to the motion sensor arrangement 110. The controller arrangement 112 is configured to process the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable.

The controller arrangement 112 is configured to communicate the generated at least one sport performance variable to the second device 104. The second device 104 is configured to process the at least one sport performance variable with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Optionally, the first device 102 and the second device 104 communicate with each other by utilizing a wired communication mechanism and/or a wireless communication mechanism. Exemplary communication mechanisms include Wi-Fi, LAN, WAN, MAN, Bluetooth low energy (BLE), short range communication mechanisms, long range communication mechanisms, near-field communication, and the like. In an embodiment, the first device 102 and the second device 104 can communicate with each other in real-time. According to an embodiment, a polling mechanism can be implemented, which can define the intervals (say in every 10 minutes or 10 seconds or 10 days etc.) after which the first device 102 and the second device 104 can communicate with each other. According to another embodiment, a manual data transfer can be implemented. In such an instance, a person associated with any one of the first device 102 and the second device 104, can manually initiate data transfer between the first and second devices 102 and 104, as per his/her will. As an example, the person associated with the first device 102 may initiate data (for example, such as the detected motion data) transfer from the first device 102, to the second device 104, when the first and second devices 102 and 104 are in proximity of each other.

It will be appreciated that dimensions and weight of the first device 102 are suitable to be comfortably attached to the body of the person and/or the sport equipment used by the person.

Optionally, the first device 102 is adaptable to be attached to the body of the person and/or the sport equipment by way of a mounting arrangement (depicted by way of FIG.3), wherein a physical configuration of the mounting arrangement is based upon at least one of: a sport played by the person, physical attributes of the person, physical attributes of the sport equipment used by the person.

Optionally, the first device 102 is mounted over a part of the body of the person. For example, the first device 102 can be mounted over a leg/feet of a football player. In a similar fashion, the first device 102 can be mounted over other parts of the person's body such as, head, hand, waist and so forth. In an embodiment, the first device 102 can be detached from the person's body and/or the sport equipment.

Additionally or alternatively, optionally, the first device 102 is mounted over the sport equipment. The sport equipment may include, gloves, racket, bat, hockey stick, club and the like as known to a person ordinarily skilled in the art. Beneficially, such mounting of the first device 102 over any sport equipment is performed in a manner that the sport equipment will not be damaged while playing the sport. As an example, the first device 102 can be mounted within a shaft of a golf club so as to avoid collision of a golf ball with the motion sensor arrangement 110 and the controller arrangement 110. As another example, the first device 102 can be mounted at a back side of head of a golf club. As yet another example, the first device 102 can be mounted within handle of a cricket bat so as to avoid any collision between a ball and the mounted first device 102. As another example, the first device 102 can be mounted within a handle of a tennis racket, a hockey stick and so forth.

In an exemplary embodiment, the physical configuration of the mounting arrangement of the first device 102 is based upon the sport played by the person. As an example, in golf, the mounting arrangement can be arranged on gloves worn by a golfer, or within the golf club, at a region substantially safe from impact of the golf ball. Examples of such a region include, but are not limited to, the back side of the head of the golf club, and the shaft of the golf club. As an example, in cricket, the mounting arrangement can be arranged on the handle of the cricket bat or a cricket pad worn by the person. As another example, in wrestling, the mounting arrangement can be arranged on kneecap. As yet another example, in athletics, the mounting arrangement can be arranged on person's limbs (for example, such as the person's arm, leg, waist, and so forth).

In another exemplary embodiment, the physical configuration of the mounting arrangement of the first device 102 is based upon the physical attributes of the person. For example, a person who is physically challenged can mount the device on any other able body part.

In yet another embodiment, the physical configuration of the mounting arrangement of the first device 102 is based upon the physical attributes of the sport equipment used by the person. For example, in badminton, the mounting arrangement can be made anywhere over the racket, such as, handle of the racket or a rod/shaft which connects the handle and net.

Furthermore, it is to be understood that the term 'physical configuration of the mounting arrangement' used herein relates to at least one of a shape, a size, and a physical mechanism of the mounting arrangement. The shape can be circular, elliptical, square, and the like. In an embodiment, the first device 102 can be of any size or shape so as to allow the person to wear it comfortably. In an embodiment, a suitable coating or covering can be provided over the first device 102 and/or the mounting arrangement embedded over the sport equipment. Beneficially, such coating protects the first device 102 from wear and tear.

Optionally, the motion sensor arrangement 110, such as, inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors can be configured to detect the motion data pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment. In an exemplary embodiment, motion detection and recognition of the person and/or the sport equipment is performed by associating motion sensors with the body of the person and/or the sport instruments that are swung in a three-dimensional (3D) space. It will be appreciated that detection of the motion data allows for the system to accurately ascertain movement of the person and/or the sport equipment whilst a sport is being played. Consequently such motion data is employed for accurately analysing sports-related performance. Optionally, the motion data detected by the motion sensor arrangement 110 comprises at least one of: acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment. It will be appreciated that greater the amount of the detected motion data, greater is the accuracy of analysed sports performance. In an embodiment, the motion sensor arrangement 110 can include one or more indicators, which can be configured to indicate the status of the motion sensor arrangement 110. The one or more indicators can be color Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator, for an instance, the color indicators can indicate whether the motion sensor arrangement 110 is on/off. Additionally, the same or different indicators can indicate the status of the first device 102, such indication can indicate the power/battery level of the first device 102. Different color LEDs can be utilized to indicate the different status of the first device 102. For example, a green color LED can indicate battery is above 80%, a yellow color LED can indicate battery is between 30% to 79%, and a red color LED can indicate that the battery is low 30%. The aforementioned indicators are completely exemplary in nature and any number of indicators can be utilized to enable the aspects of the disclosure. As mentioned previously, the controller arrangement 112 is configured to receive the motion data from the motion sensor arrangement 110. Specifically, the motion data may be received by the controller arrangement 112 wirelessly or in a wired manner.

The controller arrangement 112 is configured to process and/or analyse the detected motion data and generates at least one sport performance variable. The term 'sport performance variable' used herein relates to an attribute that is representative of the sport performance of the person and/or the sport equipment. Specifically, the at least one sport performance variable is a more conclusive indicator of the sport performance of the person and/or the sport equipment, as compared to the detected motion data.

Optionally, the sport performance variable comprises at least one of: velocity of the person and/or the sport equipment, three-dimensional position of the person and/or the sport equipment, detected movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, predicted movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, magnitude of physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment, frequency of the physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment. As an example, the controller arrangement 112 may process the motion data comprising acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, to generate the velocity of the person and/or the sport equipment. As another example, the controller arrangement 112 may process the motion data comprising acceleration and orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment, to generate velocity, three- dimensional position, and detected movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Furthermore, optionally, the sport performance variable can be based on the sport played by the person. In an instance, for golf, the at least one sport performance variable can be club head speed, information pertaining to plane of swing, kinematic sequence, and the like. In another instance, for cricket, the at least one sport performance variable can be maximum swing/bat speed, swing/bat speed at impact, shot wagon wheel, impact location at center of the bat percentage, shot miss percentage, six hitting potential, bat face at impact, distance run/travelled, calories burned, shot type distribution, technique effectiveness, player/sport equipment positioning, player stability, and the like. In an embodiment, both the transceivers 106 and 108 include both a transmitter and a receiver. The transceivers 106 and 108 can be utilized to transmit the one or more sport performance variables and/or other information to the second device 104. The motion data can be in analog or in digital form. Although the present disclosure describes the embodiments by utilizing the two transceivers 106 and 108, however, single or more than two transceivers can be utilized by the disclosure.

As shown, the second device 104 is communicably coupled to the first device 102. The first device 102 and the second device 104 can communicate/ exchange the motion data or at least one sport performance variable and/or any other relevant information by utilizing the first transceiver 106 and/or the second transceiver 108. The second device 104 is configured to receive one or more sport performance variables from the controller arrangement 112.

The second device 104 is configured to process the received sport performance variables with regards to pre-defined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment. It is to be understood that the term 'predefined sports performance attributes' relates to well defined and often generally known characteristics associated with performance of the person and/or the sport equipment, when the person plays a specific sport. As an example, the pre-defined sports performance attributes pertaining to a person playing golf may be (i) Club-head speed at impact in excess of 110 mph (miles per hour) for an expert player, (ii) Club-head speed at Impact between 80 mph and 110 mph for an intermediate player, and (iii) Club-head Speed at Impact less than 80 mph for a novice player. As another example, the pre-defined sports performance attribute pertaining to a golf club may be (i) the golf club needs replacement if it has been in use for over 4 years, (ii) the golf club is substantially worn-out if it has been in use for between 3-4 years, (iii) the golf club is gradually wearing out if it has been in use for between 1-3 years, and (iv) the golf club is substantially free from wear and tear if it has been in use for less than 1 year. As yet another example, the pre-defined sports performance attribute pertaining to golf clubs and players may be that 80 percent of the players reported better historical performance with golf clubs of a brand A vs golf clubs of a brand B. In an embodiment, the pre-defined sports performance attributes can be stored in a database. Such a database may be available at the second device 104 and/or at a remote server (not shown). The at least one sport performance variable can be analysed by comparing/matching with the pre-defined sports performance attributes. The analysis can be compiled as a report. In an exemplary scenario, a sport performance variable associated with a golfer playing golf using a club of a brand X may be that maximum club-head speed at impact is 100 miles per hour. In such an instance, the sport performance variable may be processed with regard to pre- defined sports performance attributes, wherein the pre-defined sports performance attributes may include that clubs of brand X are known to be heavier than clubs of brand Y. Therefore, in such an example, sports-related performance of the person may be that the golfer is an expert player since he is able to swing the heavy club of brand X at a substantially high speed. Furthermore, in such an example, sports- related performance of the club may be that the club of brand X is suboptimal, and the club of brand Y may be better suited for improving the golfer's performance.

In an exemplary implementation of the system 100 described herein, the motion sensor arrangement 110 detects motion data 'D' pertaining to a person 'P. The motion data D may comprise acceleration and orientation of the person P. Thereafter, the controller arrangement 112 processes (namely, performs operations upon) the detected motion data D to generate at least one sports performance variable V. For example, the at least one sports performance variable V comprises velocity of the person, detected movement trajectory of the person, and predicted movement trajectory of the person. The controller arrangement 112 then communicates the generated at least one sport performance variable V to the second device 104 via the first and second transceivers 106 and 108. The second device 104 processes the at least one sport performance variable V with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person.

Optionally, the second device 104 is further configured to provide at least one recommendation based upon the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment. It will be appreciated that such at least one recommendation allows for the person to improve his/her sport performance by properly managing himself/herself and/or the sport equipment associated with him/her. Furthermore, optionally, the at least one recommendation pertains to at least one of: a sporting-technique for improvement of the sports-related performance of the person, a sporting challenge for the person, an equipment suitable for use by the person. The recommendations/suggestions can be sport specific, for example, in case of golf, alternate club can be recommended; in case of cricket, bat of appropriate weight can be suggested, hitting shot by twisting of wrist at lower angle or higher angle; in case of badminton, aerodynamic effects and biomechanical effects, racket weight, balance and rigid-body motion characteristics, head size, stringing characteristics, etc. Further, the aforementioned examples can be implemented in any order to enhance the player performance and/or sport equipment performance.

In an embodiment, a server can enable the communication between the first device 102 and the second device 104. The server can be a combination of different server components or can comprise a load balancer for balancing the requests from the first device 102. As would be understood, the proposed system is only an exemplary system and any other change in configuration such as incorporation of one or more network security devices such as firewalls, gateway devices, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS), among other like devices are well within the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment, a camera associated with the second device 104 can be utilized to capture a video depicting motion of the person and/or the sport equipment used by the person. Such camera can capture and store/transmit the captured still pictures and/or motion pictures. The captured still pictures and/or motion pictures can be displayed on a display screen associated with the second device 104 and/or the display screen associated with any other device.

Furthermore, optionally, the captured video can be employed for at least one of: generating an annotated sports-related video, generating a three-dimensional simulation of the motion of the person and/or the sport equipment used by the person, generating an augmented reality sports-related application. For example, a video depicting motion of a cricket bat may be captured when a person using the cricket bat swings the cricket bat to hit a ball. Such a video may be consequently utilised to generate an annotated sports-related video, wherein comments detailing errors, technique improvement tips, and the like, may be included.

In an embodiment, the second device 104 can be configured to display the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment on a user interface of the second device 104. Therefore, a user of the second device 104 (for example, the person playing the sport, a coach of the person, and so forth), is easily able to view the analysed sports-related performance. Beneficially, such a user of the second device 104 may initiate improvement techniques, corrective actions, and so forth to enhance the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

In an embodiment, examples of the second device 104 include, but are not limited to, a laptop computer, a desktop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer, a smartphone, and the like. Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown an illustration of an exemplary system 200 for analysing sports-related performance, in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure. The system 200 illustrates the first device 102, the second device 104, the first transceiver 106 which is associated with the first device 102, and the second transceiver 108 which is associated with the second device 104. The first device 102 can include the motion sensor arrangement 110, and the controller arrangement 112. Optionally, as shown, the motion sensor arrangement 110 comprises at least one of: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, depicted as an accelerometer 202, a gyroscope 204, and a magnetometer 206. The controller arrangement 112 can be operatively coupled with an equipment identifier unit 208, a memory module 212, and a display module 214. Optionally, as shown, the system 200 further comprises at least one of: a location sensing arrangement 210 configured to determine a location of the person and/or the sport equipment and communicate the determined location to the first device 102 and/or the second device 104, a memory module 212 coupled to the controller arrangement 112 of the first device 102, wherein the memory module 212 is configured to store the detected motion data and/or the at least one sport performance variable, a display module 214 coupled to the controller arrangement 112 of the first device 102, wherein the display module 214 is configured to display the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable thereon. In an implementation, the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one accelerometer. In another implementation, the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one accelerometer and at least one gyroscope. In yet another implementation, the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one accelerometer, at least one gyroscope, and at least one magnetometer. Furthermore it will be appreciated that the accelerometer, the gyroscope, and the magnetometer may be single axis devices or multi-axis devices (for example, three-axis devices. As an example, the motion sensor arrangement is a 9 axis arrangement comprising a tri-axial accelerometer, a tri-axial gyroscope, and a tri- axial magnetometer.

In an embodiment, a combination of sensors such as, the accelerometer 202, the gyroscope 204, and the magnetometer 206 forms the motion sensor arrangement 110. Exemplary sensors can be a three-axis accelerometer, a three-axis gyroscope and a three-axis magnetometer to provide accurate motion data, to be transmitted (via wired or wireless manner) to the first device 102 and/or the second device 104. The accelerometer array with six degrees of freedom in acceleration, and a gyro array with six degrees of freedom in rotational angle can be configured. The signals related to acceleration, rotation and magnetic field measurements along three different axes, can be achieved by utilizing the accelerometer 202, the gyroscope 204, and the magnetometer 206. In an embodiment, acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment can be measured and further utilized as the motion data.

Optionally, as shown, the equipment identifier unit 208 is adaptable to be attached to the sport equipment (such as hockey stick, cricket bat, golf club etc.) used by the person, wherein the equipment identifier unit 208 is communicably coupled to the controller arrangement 112 of the first device 102, and wherein the equipment identifier unit 208 is configured to provide a unique identity of the sport equipment to the controller arrangement 112 of the first device 102. In an embodiment, the equipment identifier unit 208 can be implemented by way of a beacon. In another implementation, the equipment identifier unit is implemented by way of an identification tag having a transceiver associated therewith. The controller arrangement 112 can transmit/receive the signals from the equipment identifier unit In an embodiment, the location sensing arrangement 210 can be utilized by the first device 102 and the second device 104. The location sensing arrangement 210 can include any device that can identify the geographical location parameters of the player and/or the sport equipment. For an instance, location sensing arrangement 210 can be a Global Positioning System (GPS) sensor. In an embodiment, more than one geographical location sensors can be employed in the system 200. In another embodiment, geographical location parameters can be derived in real-time, for example, when the player is running, location parameters of the player and/or sport equipment can be identified at each interval. The identified location parameters can be transmitted, to the first device 102 and/or other the second device 104, by utilizing any wired communication mechanism or wireless communication mechanism. In an embodiment, the memory module 212 can be configured to store the detected motion data and/or the sport performance variables. Such stored motion data and/or the sport performance variables can be utilized by the person to improve the skills. The memory module 212 can be coupled to the controller arrangement 112 of the first device 102. The memory module 212 can be a computer program product, which may include a machine-readable storage medium tangibly embodying thereon instructions, which may be used to program a computer (or other electronic devices) to perform a process. Exemplary memory include any semiconductor memories, such as ROMs, PROMs, random access memories (RAMs), programmable read-only memories (PROMs), erasable PROMs (EPROMs), electrically erasable PROMs (EEPROMs), flash memory, and the like. In an embodiment, the memory module 212 can be combination of more than one semiconductor memories. In an embodiment, the display module 214 can be coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device 102. The graphical user interface (GUI) of the display module 214 can be configured to display the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable thereon, thereby enables the player to improve the performance. Examples of the display module 214 include, but are not limited to, Cathode ray tube display (CRT), Light-emitting diode display (LED), Electroluminescent display (ELD), Electronic paper, E Ink, Plasma display panel (PDP), Liquid crystal display (LCD), Thin-film transistor display (TFT), Organic light-emitting diode display (OLED), three-dimensional display, and a seven-segment display. The player can watch the playing style and/or other sport specific parameters to improve the playing skills.

Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown an illustration of an exemplary mounting arrangement 300 to attach the first device 102 to the body of the person and/or the sport equipment. The mounting arrangement 300 supports the first device 102. In an embodiment, the first device 102 can be associated anywhere on the mounting arrangement 300. For example, the first device 102 can be placed on top of the mounting arrangement 300, embedded within the mounting arrangement 300, on any side of the mounting arrangement 300, and the like. As illustrated above, the first device 102 can be mounted, by utilizing the mounting arrangement 300, over body of the person and/or the sport equipment. In an aspect, the physical mechanism of the mounting arrangement 300 can include, but not limited to, a locking mechanism, velcro, fastening mechanisms, hooks etc.. In an alternate embodiment, a combination of more than one mounting arrangements can be utilized. Such mounting arrangement may be of similar nature. FIG. 4 is an illustration of steps of a method 400 for analysing sports- related performance, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The method 400 includes a step 402 of detecting motion data pertaining to a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person. Furthermore, the method 400 includes a step 404 of processing the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable. Moreover, the method 400 includes a step 406 of processing the at least one sport performance variable with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes for analysing the sports- related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

Although the description of the disclosure describes IMU based motion tracking techniques and technologies, however, other mechanisms, including but not limited to, micro-electronic-mechanical-sensor (MEMS) wind tunnels and wireless motion capture systems, can be utilized to provide a more comprehensive analysis of player performance and/or sport equipment during live play and competition.

In an exemplary embodiment, player performance can be monitored through a mobile app or computer dashboard.

In an embodiment, the first device 102 and the second device 104 can be geographically apart. In other words, the second device 104 can be remotely located with regards to the first device 102.

In an embodiment, a power management component, say a battery can be provided within the first device 102. Such power management component can provide power to the electronic components of the first device 102. In an embodiment, the first device 102 can utilize artificial intelligence and/or machine learning mechanisms to determine appropriate instances to power on/off. In an embodiment, the first device 102 is of lighter weight so that upon attaching to body of player or sport equipment, player does not feel any discomfort.

In an embodiment, the system 200 can be deployed for any sport such as golf, cricket, football etc. In an exemplary embodiment, in case of golf, the player can track round without ever touching phone on the course, get distance measures, uses GPS to know location coordinates, keeps track of club distances and consistency, uses the insights on next round, improve fast with data. In case of cricket, the player can know swing bat speed/angle/direction, wind direction, ball hitting analysis, distance run, score etc.

Additionally, Artificial Intelligence mechanisms can be utilized for multiple purposes, for example, to provide recommendations to the person, automatically analysing when and what data is to be stored/transmitted, and the like, as known to a person ordinarily skilled in the art. It is to be understood that "Artificial intelligence" (Al) in the context of the present disclosure relates to software-based algorithms that are executable upon computing hardware and are operable to adapt and adjust their operating parameters in an adaptive manner depending upon information that is presented to the software-based algorithms when executed upon the computing hardware. The Al mechanisms can be configured in the memory module 212.

Modifications to embodiments of the present disclosure described in the foregoing are possible without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined by the accompanying claims. Expressions such as "including", "comprising", "incorporating", "have", "is" used to describe and claim the present disclosure are intended to be construed in a nonexclusive manner, namely allowing for items, components or elements not explicitly described also to be present. Reference to the singular is also to be construed to relate to the plural.

ADVANTAGES OF THE I NVENTI ON

The advantage of the present disclosure is to overcome one or more disadvantages associated with conventional systems and methods for improving player's/ skills. The present disclosure is to receive accurate feedback of the player.

The present disclosure is to receive accurate feedback of the sport equipment.

The present disclosure is to maintain track record of each player.

The present disclosure is to achieve the accurate umpiring. The present disclosure is to track continuous monitoring of the player.

The present disclosure is to get to know various sport equipment parameters such as life of the sport equipment.

Claims

CLAI MS

1. A system for analysing sports-related performance, the system comprising:

- a first device adaptable to be attached to body of a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person, wherein the first device comprises:

- a motion sensor arrangement configured to detect motion data pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment; and

- a controller arrangement coupled to the motion sensor arrangement, wherein the controller arrangement is configured to process the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable; and

- a second device communicably coupled to the first device via at least one transceiver, wherein the controller arrangement is configured to communicate the generated at least one sport performance variable to the second device, and wherein the second device is configured to process the at least one sport performance variable with regard to predefined sports performance attributes to analyse the sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

2. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second device is further configured to provide at least one recommendation based upon the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

3. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one of: an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer.

4. A system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the motion data detected by the motion sensor arrangement comprises at least one of: acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment.

5. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one sport performance variable comprises at least one of: velocity of the person and/or the sport equipment, three-dimensional position of the person and/or the sport equipment, detected movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, predicted movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, magnitude of physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment, frequency of the physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment.

6. A system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an equipment identifier unit that is adaptable to be attached to the sport equipment used by the person, wherein the equipment identifier unit is communicably coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, and wherein the equipment identifier unit is configured to provide a unique identity of the sport equipment to the controller arrangement.

7. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the system further comprises at least one of:

- a location sensing arrangement configured to determine a location of the person and/or the sport equipment and communicate the determined location to the first device and/or the second device;

- a memory module coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, wherein the memory module is configured to store the detected motion data and/or the at least one sport performance variable;

- a display module coupled to the controller arrangement of the first device, wherein the display module is configured to display the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable thereon.

8. A system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first device is adaptable to be attached to body of the person and/or the sport equipment by way of a mounting arrangement, wherein a physical configuration of the mounting arrangement is based upon at least one of: a sport played by the person, physical attributes of the person, physical attributes of the sport equipment used by the person.

9. A method for analysing sports-related performance, the method comprising:

- detecting motion data pertaining to a person and/or a sport equipment used by the person;

- processing the detected motion data to generate at least one sport performance variable; and - processing the at least one sport performance variable with regard to pre-defined sports performance attributes for analysing the sports- related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

10. A method as claimed in claim 9, further comprising providing at least one recommendation based upon the analysed sports-related performance of the person and/or the sport equipment.

11. A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the motion data comprises at least one of: acceleration of the person and/or the sport equipment, orientation of the person and/or the sport equipment.

12. A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the at least one sport performance variable comprises at least one of: velocity of the person and/or the sport equipment, three-dimensional position of the person and/or the sport equipment, detected movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, predicted movement trajectory of the person and/or the sport equipment, magnitude of physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment, frequency of the physical impact pertaining to the person and/or the sport equipment.

13. A method as claimed in claim 9, further comprising providing a unique identity of the sport equipment.

14. A method as claimed in claim 9, further comprising at least one of:

- determining a location of the person and/or the sport equipment;

- storing the detected motion data and/or the at least one sport performance variable;

- displaying the detected motion data and/or the generated at least one sport performance variable.