TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention is generally related to a system and method for sports coaching systems. The present invention is particularly related to a system and a method for providing an automated sports coaching to human users. The system is more particularly related to a system and a method to provide contextual sports coaching and real-time sports performance feedback to users without an external human intervention.

C) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The rise of the field of data processing and analytics has been a boon to the world of sports. Thanks to improved data handling and processing capabilities, and the ever-improving Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, a lot of data crunching and analysis is carried out on today’s sports performances. Most of such applications are focused on using data driven systems to improve the performance and maximize the utilization of the full potential of a human user.
[0003] However, the identification of the existence of potential in a human user to play a sport and/or to choose the specialization within a sport is still carried out by conventional methods, human scouts and coaches. Due to a shortage of skilled personnel and the high number of aspiring sportspersons, it is often very difficult for a beginner to identify and measure the aptitude to perform in a chosen sport.
[0004] Hence, there exists a need for an automated system that enables a human user to identify their capabilities and skills in playing a sport. There also exists a need to contextually identify the strengths of a user in a sport and provide insights on the style of play to be adopted by the user. There also exists a need to provide a user with a system and method to enable training and coaching in a particular sport and/or sport activity with real-time feedback.
[0005] The abovementioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are addressed herein, which will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.

D) OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The primary object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method for providing an automated sports coaching to human users.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide an automated system that enables a human user to identify their capabilities and skills in playing a sport.
[0008] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system and a method to provide contextual sports coaching and real-time sports performance feedback to users without an external human intervention.
[0009] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system to contextually identify the strengths of a user in a sport and provide insights on the style of play to be adopted by the user.
[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a system and method to enable training and coaching in a particular sport and/or sport activity with real-time feedback.
[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

E) SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for an automated sports coaching to human users. The embodiments also provide a system and a method that enables contextual sports coaching and real-time sports performance feedback to users without an external human intervention.
[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an automated system is provided to enables a human user to identify their capabilities and skills in playing a sport. The system is configured to contextually identify the strengths of a user in a sport and provide insights on the style of play to be adopted by the user.
[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided for enabling automated sports coaching to human users. The system comprises a sensor module, a feedback module, a communication module, a computing module, a digital storage module, a rendering module, an Artificial Intelligence module and an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module.
[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sensor module is provided in an automated system is provided for an automated sports coaching to human users. The sensor module further comprises a plurality of sensors including inertial sensors such as an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, piezoelectric sensors, pressure sensors, imaging sensors such as photo camera, video camera, motion capture devices, audio sensors such as a microphone, proximity and motion sensors such as infra-red sensors, ultrasonic sensors etc. The plurality of sensors is placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field. The placement of sensors is such that the data capture of the sensors is enabled in optimized manner.
[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a feedback module is provided in an automated system is provided for an automated sports coaching to human users. The feedback module is configured to provide real-time feedback to a human user about the gameplay. The feedback module comprises a plurality of feedback devices such as an audio speaker, a display device and a plurality of actuators connected to the playing equipment. The feedback devices are placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field. The feedback devices are activated through triggers from the computing device and provide contextual feedback to the human user.
[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module is provided. The AI module is configured to access and analyze the data captured from the sensor module, and analyze the observed data with reference to preset data stored in the digital storage module. The AI module is also configured to search and identify relevant information from external networks such as the Internet or preset data storage servers through the communication module. The data accessed enables the AI module to identify patterns and similarities in the style of play of the human user. The AI module is also configured to arrive at suggestions that are communicated to the human user through the feedback module.
[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module is provided. The human user is enabled to engage in gameplay using real sporting equipment and apparatus, which are combined with AR/VR/MR experiences to provide a comprehensive gameplay experience. The insights and analytics from the experience are utilized to identify the style of play of the human user and provide real-time feedback.
[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing an automated sports coaching to human users. The method comprises the following steps: a plurality of human users engaged in the sport activity create a digital profile; a human user activates the digital profile through authentication on the sensor module; the computing module identifies the role of the human user through the sensor module, records the data related to the gameplay in the digital storage module, analyses the human user’s gameplay and renders preset information on computing devices connected to the system; and, a real-time feedback about the gameplay of the human user is provided to the human user in audio and visual format.
[0020] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating the preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

F) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:
[0022] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for providing an automated sports coaching to human users, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for providing an automated sports coaching to human users, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] Although the specific features of the present invention are shown in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with the present invention.

G) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments and it is to be understood that other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.
[0026] The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for an automated sports coaching to human users. The embodiments also provide a system and a method that enables contextual sports coaching and real-time sports performance feedback to users without an external human intervention.
[0027] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an automated system is provided to enables a human user to identify their capabilities and skills in playing a sport. The system is configured to contextually identify the strengths of a user in a sport and provide insights on the style of play to be adopted by the user.
[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a system is provided for enabling automated sports coaching to human users. The system comprises a sensor module, a feedback module, a communication module, a computing module, a digital storage module, a rendering module, an Artificial Intelligence module and an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module.
[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a sensor module is provided in an automated system is provided for an automated sports coaching to human users. The sensor module further comprises a plurality of sensors including inertial sensors such as an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, piezoelectric sensors, pressure sensors, imaging sensors such as photo camera, video camera, motion capture devices, audio sensors such as a microphone, proximity and motion sensors such as infra-red sensors, ultrasonic sensors etc. The plurality of sensors is placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field. The placement of sensors is such that the data capture of the sensors is enabled in optimized manner.
[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a feedback module is provided in an automated system is provided for an automated sports coaching to human users. The feedback module is configured to provide real-time feedback to a human user about the gameplay. The feedback module comprises a plurality of feedback devices such as an audio speaker, a display device and a plurality of actuators connected to the playing equipment. The feedback devices are placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field. The feedback devices are activated through triggers from the computing device and provide contextual feedback to the human user.
[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module is provided. The AI module is configured to access and analyze the data captured from the sensor module, and analyze the observed data with reference to preset data stored in the digital storage module. The AI module is also configured to search and identify relevant information from external networks such as the Internet or preset data storage servers through the communication module. The data accessed enables the AI module to identify patterns and similarities in the style of play of the human user. The AI module is also configured to arrive at suggestions that are communicated to the human user through the feedback module.
[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module is provided. The human user is enabled to engage in gameplay using real sporting equipment and apparatus, which are combined with AR/VR/MR experiences to provide a comprehensive gameplay experience. The insights and analytics from the experience are utilized to identify the style of play of the human user and provide real-time feedback.
[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for providing an automated sports coaching to human users. The system comprises a sensor module 101, a feedback module 102, a communication module 103, a computing module 104, a digital storage module 105, a rendering module 106, an Artificial Intelligence module 107 and an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module 108.
[0034] FIG. 2 illustrates a flow diagram of a method for providing an automated sports coaching to human users. The method comprises the following steps: a plurality of human users engaged in the sport activity create a digital profile (201); a human user activates the digital profile through authentication on the sensor module (202); the computing module identifies the role of the human user through the sensor module, records the data related to the gameplay in the digital storage module, analyses the human user’s gameplay and renders preset information on computing devices connected to the system (203); and, a real-time feedback about the gameplay of the human user is provided to the human user in audio and visual format (204).
[0035] Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the embodiments herein with modifications.

H) ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0036] The various embodiments of the present invention provide a system and a method for an automated sports coaching to human users. The embodiments also provide a system and a method that enables contextual sports coaching and real-time sports performance feedback to users without an external human intervention. The system is configured to contextually identify the strengths of a user in a sport and provide insights on the style of play to be adopted by the user. The system enables a beginner to identify and measure the aptitude to perform in a chosen sport without a human coach.
[0037] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such as specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.

CLAIMS:CLAIMS
What is claimed is:
1. A system for providing a real-time feedback on sports performance of human users and enabling a contextual sports coaching to the human users without an external human intervention, the system comprising:
a sensor module, wherein the sensor module comprises a plurality of sensors;
a feedback module, wherein the feedback module comprises a plurality of digital output mechanisms to provide real-time feedback to a human user;
a computing module, wherein the computing module is configured to receive inputs from the sensor module and enable wired and wireless digital communication between the plurality of modules through a preset communication module;
a digital storage module, wherein the digital storage module is configured to communicably couple with the computing module and store all the digital data collected by the sensor module, and wherein the digital storage module is also configured to store a plurality of preset database of information relevant to a plurality of sports activities;
an Artificial Intelligence (AI) module;
an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module; and,
a rendering module, wherein the rendering module is configured to render the feedback generated to a plurality of output devices through wired or wireless means.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the sensor module further comprises a plurality of sensors including inertial sensors such as an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, piezoelectric sensors, pressure sensors, imaging sensors such as photo camera, video camera, motion capture devices, audio sensors such as a microphone, proximity and motion sensors such as infra-red sensors and ultrasonic sensors, and wherein the plurality of sensors is placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field, and wherein the placement of sensors is such that the data capture of the sensors is enabled in optimized manner.

3. The system according to claim 1, the feedback module is configured to provide real-time feedback to a human user about the gameplay, and wherein the feedback module comprises a plurality of feedback devices such as an audio speaker, a display device, LEDs and a plurality of actuators connected to the playing equipment, and wherein the feedback devices are placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field, and wherein the feedback devices are activated through triggers from the computing device and provide contextual feedback to the human user.

4. The system according to claim 1, wherein the AI module is configured to access the data captured from the sensor module and analyze the observed data with reference to preset data stored in the digital storage module, and wherein the AI module is also configured to search and identify relevant information from external networks such as the Internet or preset data storage servers through the communication module, and wherein the data accessed enables the AI module to identify patterns and similarities in the style of play of the human user, and wherein the AI module is also configured to arrive at decisions based on the analysis and provide real-time feedback and suggestions that are communicated to the human user through the feedback module.

5. The system according to claim 1, an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module is provided to enable a human user to engage in gameplay using real sporting equipment and apparatus, which are combined with AR/VR/MR experiences to provide a comprehensive gameplay experience, and wherein the insights and analytics from the experience are utilized as data by the AI module to identify the style of play of the human user and provide real-time feedback.

6. A method for providing a real-time feedback on sports performance of human users and enabling a contextual sports coaching to the human users without an external human intervention, the method comprising:
creating a digital profile for a human user engaged in the sport activity;
activating the digital profile through unique authentication by the human user on the sensor module;
identifying the role of the human user in the game automatically by the computing module through data received from the sensor module;
recording real-time data pertaining to the gameplay and the performance of the human user in the digital storage module, wherein the real-time data is obtained as inputs received from a plurality of sensors comprised in the sensor module;
identifying a style of play and quantifying the performance of the human user based on an analysis of data observed and obtained from the sensor module and preset reference data stored in the digital storage module;
rendering contextual information related to the performance of the human user on a plurality of computing devices connected through the communication module; and,
providing a real-time feedback about the gameplay to the human user by generating contextual audio and video output that are rendered in suitable feedback devices.

7. The method according to claim 6, wherein capturing data of the human user’s performance in an optimized manner is enabled by the sensor module, and wherein the sensor module further comprises a plurality of sensors including inertial sensors such as an accelerometer, a magnetometer, a gyroscope, piezoelectric sensors, pressure sensors, imaging sensors such as photo camera, video camera, motion capture devices, audio sensors such as a microphone, proximity and motion sensors such as infra-red sensors and ultrasonic sensors, and wherein the plurality of sensors is placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field.

8. The method according to claim 6, wherein providing a real-time feedback to a human user about the gameplay is enabled by the feedback module, and wherein the feedback module comprises a plurality of feedback devices such as an audio speaker, a display device, LEDs and a plurality of actuators connected to the playing equipment, and wherein the feedback devices are placed on the human user’s attire, playing equipment, specific installations on the playing arena/field and integrated intrusively/non-intrusively on the structures in the arena/field, and wherein the feedback devices are activated through triggers from the computing device and provide contextual feedback to the human user.

9. The method according to claim 6, wherein accessing the data captured from the sensor module and analyzing the observed data with reference to preset data stored in the digital storage is performed by the AI module, and wherein the AI module is also configured to search and identify relevant information from external networks such as the Internet or preset data storage servers through the communication module, and wherein the data accessed enables the AI module to identify patterns and similarities in the style of play of the human user, and wherein the AI module is also configured to arrive at decisions based on the analysis and provide real-time feedback and suggestions that are communicated to the human user through the feedback module.

10. The method according to claim 6, wherein enabling a human user to engage in gameplay using real sporting equipment and apparatus that are combined with AR/VR/MR experiences for providing a comprehensive gameplay experience, is provided by an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality (AR/VR/MR) module, and wherein the insights and analytics from the experience are utilized as data by the AI module to identify the style of play of the human user and provide real-time feedback.