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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
May. 04, 2006
Michael J. Kudla, Groton, MA (US);
David Cassidy, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Michael J. Kudla, Groton, MA (US);
David Cassidy, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A goaltender training device provides a screen representative of a goal opening and an image capture device to detect a goaltender against the screen. The training device provides visual indicators of goal coverage and records goaltender stance and position relative to the screen to provide training feedback. The training device can provide a light source directed at the screen to enhance image capture and simplify image analysis. The image capture device defines a reference screen in memory to compare against obstructions of the screen during a training exercise. Particular points on the reference screen are identified for coverage by the goaltender during training, and coverage status of the points may be indicated with the visual indicators. Sequences of images can be analyzed for a particular parameter, such as percentage of the screen covered, and downloaded to other devices for review and analysis.