Abstract:
Methods for evaluating and providing selections of recommended golf balls, golf ball constructions, and configurations of golf ball construction components are provided. Such methods may involve obtaining or measuring spin measurements against a plurality of golf clubs for each of a plurality of golf balls. A linear relationship may be used to determine a spin slope for each golf ball on the basis of the set of spin measurements associated with that golf ball. In turn, a selection of a recommended golf ball, golf ball construction, or configuration of a ball construction component may be made based upon which golf ball has the larger spin slope.
Abstract:
A system for golf data collection comprises an apparatus arranged to be worn about the body of a golfer during a game of golf. The apparatus includes a positioning system for determining various locations of a golfer during the game, a tag reader for reading a club held in close proximity to the apparatus around the time of striking a golf ball, and a processor for correlating the location of the golfer with the time at which a tag is read to enable the path of a golf ball throughout the game of golf to be determined.
Abstract:
According to the present invention, a golf information providing apparatus comprises: a case in which each component and a battery for supplying power to each component are mounted; a GPS module for generating location information using a satellite signal; a storage unit for storing golf course information which includes hole information and target information; a distance calculation unit for extracting a hole corresponding to the location information through the use of the location information and the golf course information according to a first input of an operation button, and calculating a distance from the current location to a target in the extracted hole; and a distance guide unit for announcing the calculated distance via only a voice, thus miniaturizing various golf-related information provision apparatus.
Abstract:
Systems and methods providing statistical analytics of golf performance including text, tabular, graphic, and image-based outputs that include trends information of the golfer, all based upon actual golf play on course situations, wherein the golfer inputs shot data during play, without interrupting the flow of the game, and uploads the shot data for analytics and review online, include detailed diagrammatic representations of golf performance analytics, such as scattergraph diagrams, that provide information including zone-based target areas rather than merely pinpoint targets.
Abstract:
A method of capturing data to be used in a computer analysis system that analyses shots, played at different times on a golf course hole, relative to the position of features of the golf course hole in order to provide an indication of how to improve playing a hole, the method including the steps of: capturing positional data based on a position of a golf ball by initiating an electronic positional data capture device to measure the current position of the positional data capture device, and storing the positional data.
Abstract:
A repetitive motion feedback system is provided with various sensors (36) and devices (42) for monitoring aspects of a repetitive motion sequence, such as a golf swing. The monitored aspects can include motion properties of an object moved by the user, position properties of the user and motion properties of the user. A data processing system (44) for receiving data of the monitored aspects provides feedback data that is provided to a feedback output device, such as a graphical display device (48) or speaker, so that the user is provided with feedback regarding the repetitive motion sequence. In one particular embodiment, the user's performance is compared to a template of a prior performance, with feedback being provided regarding the differences.
Abstract:
A ranging system which can be adapted for use at a golf course includes a number of fixed transceivers located around the golf course so that a hand-held personal ranging device can communicate with the fixed transceivers at any point. Each fixed transceiver uses a spread spectrum transceiver, which can transmit/receive at least two spread spectrum signals. One of the spread spectrum signal is a request from a hand-held personal ranging device for a determination of its position. The other signal is a separate synchronization signal. A hand-held personal ranging device communicates with the fixed transceivers by transmitting a spread spectrum signal, but only receives a narrowband signal in return. By eliminating spread spectrum receivers from the hand-held units, the system is significantly reduced in cost. When unusual conditions (e.g., lightning) occur, the system can be used to inform the golfer by sending a signal via narrowband transmission to activate annunciator (16) which may include a speaker for emitting sound, a LED, or a vibrating circuit. Similarly, the system may be operated in a mode whereby the spread spectrum signal transmitted by the personal ranging device is regarded as an emergency signal when, for example, a golfer becomes injured on the course.
Abstract:
An electronic golfer's device (1) provides a graphical display (2) of the current hole situation. Through cursor movement (4, 5), the golfer enters both ball location relative to fairway landmarks and the pin position on the green. The electronic device (1) then calculates the exact distance to the pin. The electronic device (1) records the golfer's play and, in conjunction with a personal computer, provides a detailed statistical analysis of many aspects of the golfer's play. The present invention also allows a preview of courses before actual play. By allowing the position of the pin to be located through cursor movement (4, 5), the electronic device (1) provides an exact distance to the pin as it is placed at any certain time. Moreover, this electronic device utilizes the history of the individual golfer's performance with each golf club to determine the suggested golf club for the next shot in conjunction with the actual distance between the ball and the location of the pin.
Abstract:
A device for determining a golf play parameter comprising means (7) for measuring distance to an object. These measuring means transmit electromagnetic radiation to the object, receive the electromagnetic radiation reflected back by said object and determine the distance to the object by reference to the radiation transmitted and the reflected radiation received. The device also comprises memory means (5, 6) containing data regarding at least one golf play parameter determined by distance to the object, processing means (1) for interrogating the memory means to provide a play parameter dictated by the distance determined, and interface means (2) for indicating the play parameter obtained. In a preferred embodiment, the distance to the object is determined by measuring the elapse of time between transmission of the electromagnetic radiation and reception of the reflected radiation. Preferably, the electromagnetic radiation is in the infrared waveband.
Abstract:
Mobile golf rangefinder and method for golf data collection through the use of a sensor in a golf ball to activate an RFID reader which reads passive RFID tags in golf balls. The ball comprising a battery, a sensor configured to detect a hit, a processing logic and an RF transmitter. These electronic components being surronded by a first core. The ball further comprising an antenna extending outside the first core, within a second core, surrounded by a shell. The RF transmitter communicating with a mobile device. The mobile rangefinder collecting data also from the clubs.