Practice device

Abstract

Disclosed is a golf practice device which includes a camera and a monitor in a portable case. The case opens to form a practice surface. The monitor, which is protected by a durable plexiglass cover, is located in one half of the case. The user stands on the other half of the case. The monitor is located in a substantially parallel plane with, and slightly below the playing surface. A plurality of tee positions each enable the user to focus on the ball during a normal golf swing while simultaneously enabling the user to view the swing in real time in his or her peripheral vision.

1 - 20 . (canceled)  
   
   
       21 . An activity practice device, comprising: 
 a camera;    a housing having hingeably attached first and second portions;    a display on said first portion for displaying real-time images received by said camera, said display being located in a plane substantially parallel to a simulated activity playing surface;    an upper surface on said second portion upon which a user may stand while making a swing, said upper surface being substantially coplanar with said simulated activity playing surface; and    a striking target located substantially directly above a portion of said display, said target adapted to receive a golf ball thereon, said target being placed at a location, said location being such that a user, when focusing on said ball during the course of making a proper golf swing, is able to simultaneously see said swing in said user's peripheral vision.    
   
   
       22 - 24 . (canceled)  
   
   
       25 . The device of  claim 21  wherein at least a portion of said display is covered by a transparent protective covering.  
   
   
       26 . The device of  claim 21  wherein the device is portable.  
   
   
       27 . (canceled)  
   
   
       28 . The device of  claim 21  wherein one of said first and second members includes a handle.  
   
   
       29 . The device of  claim 21  wherein said second member includes markings which suggest foot placement.  
   
   
       30 . The device of  claim 21  wherein one of said first and second members includes a recess for containing said camera.  
   
   
       31 . A portable device used for practicing a sport, said sport including an action swinging an elongated member by gripping said elongated member at one end and striking a projectile with another end, said device, comprising: 
 a camera;    a first portion of said portable device hingeably connected to a second portion of said portable device, said first portion supporting a display, said display used for displaying real-time images received by said camera, said second portion including an upper surface upon which a user may stand while making a swing;    a target on said device at which a user swings, said target being placed at a location such that a user, when focusing on said target during the course of a swing, is able to peripherally observe said swing in real-time.    
   
   
       32 . The device of  claim 31  wherein said upper surface upon which a user may stand while making a swing is substantially level with a simulated playing surface created immediately above said display.  
   
   
       33 . (canceled)  
   
   
       34 . The device of  claim 31  wherein one of said first and second portions include a recess for containing at least said camera.  
   
   
       35 . A device for teaching an activity to a user, said activity including swinging an elongated member by gripping said elongated member at one end and striking a projectile with another end, said device comprising: 
 a camera;    a display located in a first portion; said display having a substantially flat viewing area, said display capable of presenting images received from said camera in real-time onto display enabling the user to simultaneously view themselves while engaging in said activity;    a projectile-receiving striking surface which is substantially parallel to and located above said flat viewing area enabling the user to hit said projectile off of said striking surface and then observe a projectile response to said activity via said display; and    a simulated playing surface located on a second portion, said simulated playing surface being substantially parallel to said viewing area and said striking surface.    
   
   
       36 . The device of  claim 35  in which the substantially flat viewing area is embedded in a simulated sport playing surface.  
   
   
       37 . (canceled)