DE202018002708U1 - A wearable training system that uses visual and auditory stimuli to develop and evaluate selective attention and decision-making in football - Google Patents

Abstract

A system for training selective attention and decision-making for footballers whose goal is to improve the sensory discrimination and decision-making speed of football players involved in a ball, while at the same time performing visual and auditory recognition and selection tasks Stimuli that are emitted via the screens and various speakers using a computer and a ball-shooting machine. It is characterized by the fact that it has a mobile construction with mobile anchors, which integrates on the outside a series of folding LED screens, which together with different speakers, the emission of stimuli in conjunction with a computer run, the transmitter of the various Stimuli series as well as the function of the ball-shooting machine as well as the two independent barriers control, which fulfill the role of the defense against the player, whereby one barrier is fixed with a certain degree of mobility and the other completely mobile and autonomous and which are both in front of the LED. Screens that are obstacles to the ball talk and ball shot towards the LED screen that emits selected stimuli, while the fixed barrier creates obstacles to ball impact on the LED screen emitting a selected stimulus.

Description

PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION.

The present utility model application aims to register a sports activity system which involves considerable innovations and benefits. The invention is directed to the development of a system that enhances various components for the enhanced development of sensory perception and cognitive processes, such as selective attention and decision making, in a footballer. Both processes are important for the development of sensorimotor and perceptual motor components in eye-foot coordination; the specific coordination on which the psychomotor behavior of this sport is based.

The system can be used anywhere and is not tied to any location. It provides a structure and design that allows the combination of a range of visual and auditive stimuli. These allow the technical staff to train the player in the stimulus discrimination that is a component of selective attention. In addition, the system promotes the evaluation of alternatives, inhibitory control, decision-making speed, and cognitive flexibility. Alternatively, it may be used to work on various psychomotor and neurocognitive processes, including: a. These include: memory, perception of speed and distance, reception and shot of the ball, peripheral vision, reaction times, motor speed and depth perception. So far, there are no sporting goods or training practices that do the same as this system.

TECHNICAL APPLICATIONS

The present invention belongs to the technical field of sports science, especially in the field of sports psychology for the detection and evaluation of the development of psychomotor and psychological abilities in sports.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In football, there are numerous technical training devices and methods that focus on the analysis of data, the biomechanics and physiology of physical activity. There are no devices that specifically target the development of psychological skills in football.

The training materials (ropes, traffic cones, hurdles, goals, poles, etc.) used in football for psychomotor development and perfection do not provide the necessary technical complexity necessary for the training of cognitive and psychomotor abilities to be used in training today's football to achieve a higher athletic performance. In the reviewed literature, no devices were found which evolved both the selective attention as well as the decision-making and the eye-foot coordination. The system described above allows the player and coaching team to effectively train the key aspects of psychomotor integration and the psychological base underlying the athlete's skills. An analysis of the various existing devices has shown that they train only the motor skills that are linked to the conditional abilities and not the cognitive and psychomotor development of the player. These usually seek to develop the overall coordination, reaction time, and precision of the shot.

Among the devices that train the handling of the ball, include those in the patent with the registration number HU 222,643 and in the utility model with the registration number HU U 2.188 are described. These insist on objects that the player has to hit with the ball. The hits are registered and evaluated, and the results are displayed to the player.

The utility model with the registration number ES 1 140 162 U is a multi-purpose device for various sports, which is particularly useful for improving the technical skills of footballers. The device consists of a base body having a game surface and an obstacle-serving element which is attached to the base body. The biggest advantage of the design of the model is that it takes up little space so that it can be used indoors. The persons using the device can perform activities that imply the movement of the ball and targeted reversals.

The utility model with the registration number ES 2 072 735 T3 . ES 1 159 036 and the following patents: FR-A-2334381 . FR-A-2433956 . FR-A-2409059 . FR-A-2577813 . DE 10 2005 042 740 . DE-A-2 716 643 . FR-A-9107846 and BE-A-649142 : Describe generally adjustable automatic shot-firing machines with different technical specifications whose aim is to eject balls.

The utility model ES 2 155 789 A1 is a visual training system for precise kills that delivers automatic visual stimuli so that the player exercises a precise shot in goal.

The utility model ES 1 075 061 U is a device for sports activities, in particular for practice in sports such as football, consisting of a basic structure associated with a plurality of contiguous silhouette elements, which are vertically aligned and arranged, which is characterized in that said elements with the possibility for hiring Different heights are equipped so that the contour elements can be positioned lockable on different levels.

The utility model ES 2 155 789 A1 was created for the training of shots on the goal in soccer and optimizes the reaction time with the shot. It assumes that the footballer should be able to act in a practically knee-jerk manner without having to think before shooting the ball, as soon as he has noticed the action. The system has a panel equipped with zones that can be illuminated independently of each other, includes two detectors, the first to detect the player's path and the second one to face the ball intended to kick off, so that the Distance between the two detectors determines the time in which players can think to shoot the ball in the illuminated zone, which is also activated by the detector.

The patent ES 2 348 102 T3 (European patent no. EP 1759737 ) shares with the invention that its basic elements include a ball-shot device and a visualization system; however, its structural and functional structure, as well as the objective to which it refers, are completely different. The invention whose function is to improve ball precision; provides a training apparatus for installation in a training area constructed as follows: a main body, a primary surface supported by said base body having a target surface facing the user of the exerciser, a shotgun mechanism, and an optical display for the target returned values associated with ballistic action operation. The invention can only relatively poorly change in their settings or transport to another site. The installation and operation of the device is costly and complicated and the practice area must provide sufficient space.

The utility model ES2255359A is an automatic measurement system for evaluating the execution time for the motor decision falls. The invention aims to measure and temporarily control the execution of a motor decision in open sporting situations. Therefore, the system is interactive and displays to the central device the time elapsed between first and second input signals respectively from the peripheral detectors, and indicates their correctness by means of comparisons with predetermined value ranges by means of buttons, such as valid, and combines peripheral input signals with possible peripheral output signals. The aim of the invention is not the evaluation and training of the motor decision-making process or of the underlying psychomotor components. This makes her part of the group of inventions that evaluate and train the reaction time.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a practice practice device in sports, such as soccer, which overcomes the disadvantages of the selective attention and decision making devices referred to hereinabove. It consists of a structure interconnecting a plurality of elements that together form a training system, the ball shots, barriers, visual and auditive stimuli for developing and evaluating selective attention, and football decision making, which are hereby established as objects of the invention In addition, it has other benefits for psychomotor training, which will become apparent from the description below.

The system helps the player to train and dramatically improve selective attention, quick decision making and sensory discrimination. In addition, the system allows the entire training to be carried out without the need for the trainer to be absent thanks to the configuration and automation of all functions. Since the system is computer-controlled and works with the appropriate software, a subsequent evaluation of the training results, a collection of statistics and an evaluation of the progressing players are possible.

This system consists of different components, each fulfilling different functions. These are linked together and at the same time have the construction materials in common. They also share the computer and software used to control and initiate the various processes, as well as other components of the system.

The first component of the system consists of a steel and aluminum structure, with a series of hinged outdoor LED screens on the outside. In it a clutch construction is integrated, which various configurations and arrangements allows. These LED screens form a concave curve and can be added in modular form in the desired number. The screens are devices that have impact sensors and acrylic protection to withstand heavy impact. They can have either the LCD or the LED screen technology. Outdoor LED screens are to be preferred because they are better adapted to the environmental influences on soccer field. These LED screens are made of DIP RGB or DIP RGB type outdoor panels. These produce colorfully colored images of great chromatic uniformity, similar to those on the market. These present various components whose functions are controlled by the central computer of the system.

The second component of the system is an ordinary ball-shooting machine with electric motor. But with a modified shape to reduce its weight while increasing the number of balls used. It is adapted to a mobile structure with servomotor, and is also controlled by the system's central computer, which dictates the speed and direction of the shot. The ball shooting machine has in its rear part of a hose-shaped supply depot for balls. It consists of a series of rods that form a semi-flexible tube that, together with a small ramp located at the end of the depot, directs the ball towards the reels of the ball-shooting machine so that it shoots the ball towards the player. The enclosure that covers and protects the machine has an access door for carrying out repairs and maintenance.

The third component of the system is the audio system, which is located in the part of the module interior where the amplifier and its connections to the speakers are located. The amplifier has an output power of 100 W per channel with a minimum of 8 ohms. The volume and tone of the audio system are controlled by the central computer. The connection between the speakers and the amplifier is made using the input and output jacks located on each side. The connection between the audio system and the computer is via the audio output jack of the amplifier to the audio input port of the computer, which is integrated into the sound card inside it.

The fourth component of the system is the central computer located inside the structure carrying the ball-firing machine and above the ball feed. It consists of various electronic, mechanical and electrical components and allows us to control the various system components. Among the functions that the computer controls. include: The power of the firing process and the degree of vertical or horizontal rotation of the ball-shooting machine.

The series of auditory and visual stimuli, their presence on various screens and loudspeakers, as well as the movement of mobile and semi-mobile barriers, as well as the control and power supply of the system.

These various processes and functions of the machine can also be controlled via a 12-inch display for command input. The display communicates with the computer and is located in a side area of the module where the computer is located. The computer can connect to external devices via LAN, Wi-Fi, 3G technology or Bluetooth. These devices, for example: laptops or tablets, have software or apps that enable remote control of the task.

The device has wheels and straps on all sides, which are used to transport and move the device. On each side of the wheels, the device has adjustable screws over its thread, with a square metal base at the end, which allows the device to be anchored to the ground and fastened to limit unwanted movement of the device.

The fifth component of the system consists of an electric motor car with a coupling structure on the top, on which a human silhouette board is placed. This figure will act as a barrier. The electric motor car has inside it an electric motor, a control unit for the speed and the direction. The electric motor car drives over a rail that works as a guide. The rail consists of parts which are interconnected, which allow to make the passage of the electric motor car. In this case, the configuration is done by means of the concave curve, which are fixed in front of the main construction containing the screens and the ball-shooting machine. They will also be added in the form of modules depending on the already attached LED screens.

The sixth component that makes up the system consists of an autonomous obstacle to a triangular pedestal electric motor car, which has in its lower part a chain drive with 360 ° rotation and 3 freely rotating balls supporting the movement. Inside there is an air supply, which is a cylinder of fine plastic in the form of a human Silhouette inflates, which is illuminated from the inside with LEDs. The device is equipped with a battery and other internal accessories that control its autonomy and movement. This device moves across the entire training area as an obstacle, as well as a target, and is remotely controlled by a portable computer or mobile device. It can also be controlled by GPS, through pre-set points on the football field.

The entire system is powered by a standard power connection. Although some elements have a battery that allows their free activity without cable connection.

UNDERSTANDING THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM RAISED.

Nevertheless, the devices mentioned above enable a variety of useful training forms. Their majority focus on the evaluation, recording and development of biomechanics and physiology in football as well as general sporting activities. Those devices developed for psychomotor skills aim to train and control the reaction time of the psychomotor action or psychomotor behavior as well as the shooting accuracy. All previous systems are related to technical skills and overall coordination. What is not considered are the tactical-technical skills, such as decision-making, selective attention, and the integration of both with eye-foot coordination, than the specific coordination.

At the same time, there is the problem that devices provided for this purpose require a large amount of space, are highly complex and, moreover, are very expensive or can only move poorly due to their weight. These difficulties limit their use in an environment corresponding to realistic playing conditions, such as on the soccer field, thereby significantly reducing their practical relevance in terms of their basic function.

SOLUTION FOR THE RAISED TECHNICAL PROBLEM.

The present model overcomes, in a completely satisfactory manner, the weaknesses of equipment for training and the evaluation of selective attention and decision-making manifested in tactical and technical action in football. The training system targeted by the invention is unique in its category as it combines a number of qualities that no other device possesses, such as integrating and simultaneously performing various operations. The system allows simultaneous execution of various tasks that can be previously programmed according to the objectives for the training session. These include u. a. Stimulus-discriminatory tasks based on the emission of visual and auditory stimuli, the shooting of balls with different characteristics, the modification of mobile and semi-mobile barriers that act as obstacles. It is also a compact device, which is more cost-effective than the devices on the market and adapted to the conditions on the football field. As an automatic aid in training, it stands out thanks to its special construction by portability and portability. The apparatus has other advantages which will become apparent from the following description attached to the attached drawings.

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• - Frontalperspektive, in der die klappbaren LED-Bildschirme (1) gezeigt werden, die auf eine Metallkonstruktion (2) montiert und an den Stellen gepolstert sind, an denen ein direkter Kontakt mit dem Fußball möglich sein kann. Die Hauptkonstruktion verfügt zudem über LED-Bildschirme (3) auf jeder Seite, die durch eine Stützvorrichtung stabilisiert werden (4). Sie verfügt zudem über eine mobile Schussvorrichtung (5) für Bälle (6)
• - Rückseitige Ansicht, die die Metallkonstruktionen und die Elemente des Grundkörpers (2), das Gehäuse (7), das die elektrischen und elektronischen Komponenten (Computer, Display, GPS, Kabel, Ein- und Ausgangsbuchsen für die Stromversorgung und Daten usw. enthält), die Sender der Tonsignale (10), mobile Schussvorrichtung (5) für Bälle (6) mit einer Halterung in Leichtbauweise für diese (8) und die Räder (9) für den Transport des zusammengeklappten Geräts.
• - Frontalperspektive der zusätzlichen Paneele, die zudem den Grundkörper, die zusätzlichen Paneele (3), das mobile Hindernis (11) und die Führung des mobilen Hindernisses anzeigt (12).
• - Rückseitige Ansicht der eingeklappten Paneele.
• - Ansicht der autonomen Elektromotorhindernis, die den Körper der Basis (1) zeigt, zu der Folgendes gehört; Batterie mit einer Öffnung im oberen Teil (4) mit einem Innenraum für die Luftzufuhr, die Batterie und weitere Komponenten. Zudem werden die freien Bereiche, die das in Bewegung befindliche Gerät (2) stabilisieren und die Motormatte für eine 360°-Rundumbewegung (3) gezeigt.
• - Perspektive der autonomen Elektromotorhindernis, die zudem die in gezeigten Teile (1, 2, 3 und 4), der aufblasbare zylinderförmige Beutel (5) dargestellt werden, der im Inneren durch LEDs in verschiedenen Farben erleuchtet werden.
• - Ansicht eine Variante des gesamten Systems (mit mehreren Modulen).

In addition to the description given herein and with a view to a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, an integral part of said description is attached to a set of drawings in which, in an illustrative and in no way restrictive manner, the following is depicted:

• - Frontal perspective showing the folding LED screens (1) mounted on a metal structure (2) and padded in places where direct contact with the football may be possible. The main construction also has LED screens (3) on each side which are stabilized by a support (4). It also has a mobile shooting device (5) for balls (6)
• - Back view containing the metal structures and the elements of the main body (2), the housing (7) containing the electrical and electronic components (computer, display, GPS, cables, input and output sockets for power supply and data, etc.) , the transmitter of the sound signals (10), mobile shotgun (5) for balls (6) with a lightweight support for these (8) and the wheels (9) for the transport of the folded device.
• - Frontal perspective of the additional panels, which also displays the main body, the additional panels (3), the mobile obstacle (11) and the guidance of the mobile obstacle (12).
• - Back view of the folded-in panels.
• - View of the autonomous electric motor obstacle showing the body of the base (1) to which belongs; Battery with an opening in the upper part (4) with an interior for the air supply, the battery and other components. In addition, the free areas that stabilize the moving device (2) and the motor mat for a 360 ° round trip (3) are shown.
• - Perspective of the autonomous electric motor obstacle, which in addition the in shown parts (1, 2, 3 and 4), the inflatable cylindrical bag (5) are shown, which are illuminated in the interior by LEDs in different colors.
• - View a variant of the entire system (with multiple modules).

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

As far as is shown in the figures accompanying this descriptive memorandum, which exhaustively describes the nature of the present invention, as well as the nature of the practical use, it is not considered necessary to extend the explanations thereto in order that the skilled person may understand the extent of the Invention and the advantages arising from this, and at the same time found that they are implemented in terms of their materiality in other forms in practice, which may differ in detail, for example, from the titled form and to the equally the protection of this invention will extend provided that no impairment, alteration or modification of its basic principle occurs.

EXPLANATION OF THE FUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM DURING A TRAINING UNIT.

The player is at a fixed distance in front of the screens and the mobile barrier. The technical staff logs the player into the system software and sets the machine to enter commands via the terminal or via a mobile device connected to the system computer.

It emits visual and audio signals that indicate to the player the beginning of the task. Subsequently, a series of visual and auditive stimuli is emitted, under which the person must select those previously configured for the task together with the technical staff. The player responds by focusing his attention on the emitted stimuli, and then selects and executes predetermined motor actions.

During the emission of the stimuli, the ball depot releases a ball that is pushed into the ball-shooting machine and a shot takes place. The ball leaves the depot with a price that culminates in the player's contact with the ball. As soon as the player receives the ball, the player must assist or avoid contact with the mobile barrier, following a pre-determined course across the entire training area, thus perceiving the role of the dynamic defense in the player's execution of the shot. The ball is fired again towards the device as it is struck, avoiding contact with the semi-mobile barrier which traverses a programmed distance and thus also plays the role of defense. The ball must hit the zone indicated on the unit. In this case, it is the screen on which the stimulus selected for the shot is emitted. The screen impact sensors record the results (contact, impact and accuracy) and send it to the players database for further evaluation by the technical staff.

Another form of training would be to use the autonomous electric motor obstacle to practice the passes. The device would move across the field and the player would have the task of shooting the ball as close to him as possible after the device gave the command by means of light or audio signals. If intelligent balloons are used, the sensors of the device can detect the proximity and position of the shot.

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• HU 222643 [0006]
• ES 1140162 U [0007]
• ES 2072735 T3 [0008]
• ES 1159036 [0008]
• FR 2334381 A [0008]
• FR 2433956 A [0008]
• FR 2409059 A [0008]
• FR 2577813 A [0008]
• DE 102005042740 [0008]
• DE 2716643 A [0008]
• FR 9107846 A [0008]
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• ES 2155789 A1 [0009, 0011]
• ES 1075061 U [0010]
• ES 2348102 T3 [0012]
• EP 1759737 [0012]
• ES 2255359A [0013]

Claims (4)

A system for training selective attention and decision-making for footballers whose goal is to improve the sensory discrimination and decision-making speed of football players involved in a ball, while at the same time performing visual and auditory recognition and selection tasks Stimuli that are emitted via the screens and various speakers using a computer and a ball-shooting machine. It is characterized by the fact that it has a mobile construction with mobile anchors, which integrates on the outside a series of folding LED screens, which together with different speakers, the emission of stimuli in conjunction with a computer run, the transmitter of the various Stimuli series as well as the function of the ball-shooting machine as well as the two independent barriers control, which fulfill the role of the defense against the player, whereby one barrier is fixed with a certain degree of mobility and the other completely mobile and autonomous and which are both in front of the LED. Screens that are obstacles to the ball talk and ball shot towards the LED screen that emits selected stimuli, while the fixed barrier creates obstacles to ball impact on the LED screen emitting a selected stimulus. A system for training selective attention and decision-making in footballers according to utility models claim 1 characterized by the fact that further LED screens can be connected to the outer construction carrying the LED screens on the sides. These form a concave curve and can be added in modular form in the desired number. A system for training selective attention and decision-making in footballers according to utility models claim 1 characterized in that the rail over which the barrier moves in the form of a silhouette forms a concave curve and is laid in front of the panels and the base body and expanded in a modular manner depending on the number of panels already attached can. A system for training selective attention and decision-making in footballers according to utility models claim 1 characterized in that the movable barrier has a triangular pedestal motor system having in its lower part a chain drive with 360 ° rotation and 3 freely rotating balls supporting the movement, and an air supply comprising a cylinder made of fine plastic in the form of a human silhouette inflated, which is illuminated from the inside with LEDs.

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