Launch monitor system with a calibration fixture and a method for use thereof
    1.
    发明授权
    Launch monitor system with a calibration fixture and a method for use thereof 失效
    使用校准夹具启动监控系统及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07369158B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-06

    申请号:US10892327

    申请日:2004-07-16

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18 A63B67/02

    CPC分类号: A63B69/3614 A63B43/008

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a launch monitor system that measures flight characteristics of an object moving in a predetermined field-of-view. The system includes a support structure, a lighting unit, a camera unit disposed on the support structure, and a calibration assembly. The calibration assembly includes a calibration fixture and at least one telescoping member. A first end of the telescoping member is coupled to the support structure and a second end is contactable with or coupled to the fixture. In an extended position of the telescoping member, the calibration fixture is in the field-of-view of the camera unit. In a retracted position, the calibration fixture out of the field-of-view. The calibration fixture further includes contrasting markings. In another embodiment, the system includes a frame and the launch monitor is pivotally suspended from the frame so that it self-levels. The present invention further includes a method of calibrating a launch monitor having a calibration fixture.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种测量在预定视野内移动的物体的飞行特性的发射监测系统。 该系统包括支撑结构,照明单元,设置在支撑结构上的照相机单元和校准组件。 校准组件包括校准夹具和至少一个伸缩构件。 伸缩构件的第一端联接到支撑结构,并且第二端可与固定装置接触或联接到固定装置。 在伸缩构件的延伸位置中,校准夹具处于相机单元的视场中。 在缩回位置,校准夹具处于视场外。 校准夹具还包括对比标记。 在另一个实施例中,系统包括框架,并且发射监测器从框架枢转地悬挂使得其自动调平。 本发明还包括校准具有校准夹具的发射监测器的方法。

    Method and apparatus for measuring aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball
    4.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for measuring aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball 有权
    用于测量高尔夫球的空气动力特性的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06286364B1

    公开(公告)日:2001-09-11

    申请号:US09397497

    申请日:1999-09-17

    IPC分类号: A63B5300

    摘要: A method and a system for measuring the spin decay rate of a golf ball. The system includes an indoor testing area, a launching device, and a measuring device positioned at a final position along the ball's flight path. When the ball is launched by the launching device, the measuring device measures the spin rate and speed at the final position. Then, the launching device can launch the ball at the speed and spin rate of the final position and a new final speed and spin rate are measured again. The spin rate difference from launching to the final position is used to determine the spin decay rate. By using discrete spin decay rate measurements, the spin decay rate profile of a golf ball during its entire flight can be measured in the indoor area.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于测量高尔夫球的旋转衰减速率的方法和系统。 该系统包括室内测试区域,发射装置和位于沿着球的飞行路径的最终位置的测量装置。 当发射装置发射球时,测量装置测量最终位置的旋转速度和速度。 然后,发射装置可以以最终位置的速度和旋转速度发射球,并再次测量新的最终速度和旋转速率。 旋转速率与启动速度的差异被用于确定自旋衰减速率。 通过使用离散的自旋衰减速率测量,可以在室内区域测量高尔夫球在整个飞行期间的旋转衰减速率分布。

    Launch monitor
    5.
    发明授权
    Launch monitor 有权
    启动监视器

    公开(公告)号:US07395696B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-08

    申请号:US10861443

    申请日:2004-06-07

    IPC分类号: A63B53/00

    摘要: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously. This feature eliminates tedious record keeping, eliminates data entry errors, and enables rapid equipment optimization.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在壳体上或壳体内基本上包括其所有功能部件的发射监视器。 在一个实施例中,发射监视器能够被传送和使用在任何期望的位置。 可以使用一个或多个相机,闪光灯和触发器来获取高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球的图像。 发射监视器优选地能够通过无线网络接收和发送数据。 获取的图像和其他数据可能由处理器分析,然后使用LED,LCD或其他类型的显示器或打印机显示。 发射监视器可以基于光学指纹“识别”多个高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球。 优选地存储在存储器中的光学指纹允许发射监视器在其被放置在监视器的视野之后基本上不久就识别高尔夫球杆和/或球。光学指纹识别使得能够自动记录保存并存储性能数据 和设备同时使用。 此功能可消除繁琐的记录保存,消除数据输入错误,并实现快速设备优化。

    Launch monitor
    8.
    发明授权
    Launch monitor 有权
    启动监视器

    公开(公告)号:US07837572B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-23

    申请号:US10861441

    申请日:2004-06-07

    摘要: A launch monitor that includes substantially all of its functional components on or within a housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the launch monitor is capable of being transported and used in any desired location. One or more camera's, flashes, and triggers may be used to acquire images of a golf club and golf ball. The launch monitor is preferably capable of receiving and transmitting data over a wireless network. Acquired images and other data may be analyzed by a processor, and then displayed using an LED, LCD or other type of display or printer. The launch monitor may “recognize” a plurality of golf clubs and golf balls based on an optical fingerprint. The optical fingerprints, which are preferably stored in a memory, allow the launch monitor to identify a golf club and/or ball substantially soon after they are placed in the field of view of the monitor Optical fingerprinting enables automatic record keeping, and storing performance data and equipment used simultaneously. This feature eliminates tedious record keeping, eliminates data entry errors, and enables rapid equipment optimization.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种在壳体上或壳体内基本上包括其所有功能部件的发射监视器。 在一个实施例中,发射监视器能够被传送和使用在任何期望的位置。 可以使用一个或多个相机,闪光灯和触发器来获取高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球的图像。 发射监视器优选地能够通过无线网络接收和发送数据。 获取的图像和其他数据可能由处理器分析,然后使用LED,LCD或其他类型的显示器或打印机显示。 发射监视器可以基于光学指纹“识别”多个高尔夫球杆和高尔夫球。 优选地存储在存储器中的光学指纹允许发射监视器在它们被放置在监视器的视野之后基本上不久就识别高尔夫球杆和/或球。光学指纹识别使得能够自动记录保存,并且存储性能数据 和设备同时使用。 此功能可消除繁琐的记录保存,消除数据输入错误,并实现快速设备优化。