U.S. patent application number 13/302807 was filed with the patent office on 2013-05-23 for systems and methods for showing golfers how to aim properly before golf balls are stricken.
The applicant listed for this patent is YAT WAI EDWIN KWONG. Invention is credited to YAT WAI EDWIN KWONG.
Application Number | 20130130819 13/302807 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48427467 |
Filed Date | 2013-05-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130130819 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KWONG; YAT WAI EDWIN |
May 23, 2013 |
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SHOWING GOLFERS HOW TO AIM PROPERLY BEFORE
GOLF BALLS ARE STRICKEN
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for showing golfers how to aim
properly before golf balls are stricken. In one embodiment, a
system is provided. The system includes a stand, which forms a
lower portion for a golf tee, wherein the stand is configured to
rotate freely. Further, the system includes an upper housing, which
forms a higher portion for the golf tee. Moreover, an object is
included that is physically attached to the upper housing to serve
as a pointer for a golfer to hit a golf ball in a direction pointed
by the pointer, wherein the direction pointed by the pointer can be
changed by rotating the stand.
Inventors: |
KWONG; YAT WAI EDWIN; (Hong
Kong, HK) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
KWONG; YAT WAI EDWIN |
Hong Kong |
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HK |
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Family ID: |
48427467 |
Appl. No.: |
13/302807 |
Filed: |
November 22, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
473/225 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 57/12 20151001;
A63B 2071/0694 20130101; G01S 19/19 20130101; A63B 57/10 20151001;
A63B 2225/50 20130101; A63B 69/3623 20130101; A63B 71/06 20130101;
A63B 2071/0691 20130101; A63B 71/0622 20130101; A63B 2220/12
20130101; A63B 2071/0683 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
473/225 |
International
Class: |
A63B 69/36 20060101
A63B069/36; A63B 57/00 20060101 A63B057/00 |
Claims
1. A system for showing golfers how to aim properly before golf
balls are stricken, comprising: a stand, which forms a lower
portion for a golf tee, wherein the stand is configured to rotate
freely; a upper housing, which forms a higher portion for the golf
tee; an object physically attached to the upper housing to serve as
a pointer for a golfer to hit a golf ball in a direction pointed by
the pointer, wherein the direction pointed by the pointer can be
changed by rotating the stand; a controller in the golf tee to
support commands for rotation; a first GPS associated with a flag
of a first hole; a second GPS associated with a flag of a second
hole; a third GPS associated with a flag of a third hole; a fourth
GPS associated with the golf tee; a mobile device used by the
golfer to serve as a user interface of the system; a processor
included in the mobile device; and a memory included in the mobile
device
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the method comprises: receiving a
report from the first hole, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the first hole; receiving a report from the second
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the second
hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a report from
the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report
includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; if determined that
the pointer fails to directed toward the first hole, commanding the
controller in the golf tee to rotate at the direction that would
allow the pointer to point directly toward the first hole; and
re-displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and the
direction currently pointed by the pointer, such that the direction
currently pointed by the pointer is now aligning with the first
hole, so that the user can strike the golf ball by referring, to
the direction pointed by the pointer.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the method comprises: receiving a
report from the first hole, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the first hole; receiving a report from the second
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the second
hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a report from
the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report
includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; detecting that the
user has changed mind to select the second hole as the hole the
user is aiming to hit; determining, based on the GPS location of
the second hole, the GPS location of the golf tee, and the
direction currently pointed by the pointer, whether the pointer is
currently directed toward the second hole; displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer; if determined that the pointer fails to directed
toward the second hole, commanding the controller in the golf tee
to rotate at the direction that would allow the pointer to point
directly toward the second hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the second hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
4. The system of claim 1, wherein the method comprises: receiving a
report from the first hole, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the first hole; receiving a report from the second
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the second
hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a report from
the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report
includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; if determined that
the pointer fails to directed toward the first hole, suggesting the
user through the user interface that: the golf tee, as suggested by
the pointer, fails to point directly toward the first hole; and the
pointer is required to rotate to a certain angle in order for the
pointer to point directly toward the first hole; waiting for the
user to rotate the golf tee to a different angle; when detected
that the golf tee has been rotated to the different angle,
re-determining whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole, and suggesting the user to make changes with respect to
the rotating angle of the pointer until the pointer is pointing
directly toward the first hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the first hole, the
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the first hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] This invention generally relates to techniques to improve
golfers' skills. Specifically, but not related to, this invention
determines if a tee is currently pointing at a direction that
aligns with the targeted holes. Further, this invention uses
computerized techniques to help golfers to aim at the right
directions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] Training is an important aspect to every sport, and golf is
no exception in this regard. Golfers can improve how they golf by
training on a regular basis. One good aspect of training of golfing
is that training can be done by the golfer himself or herself
because golfing is an individual sport than a team sport. Unlike
other sports, golf can be practiced without other members. That
gives golfers more opportunities to sharpen their skills. However,
having said that, Golf can be easy to learn but difficult to
master. For example, before a golfer makes a swing, he or she must
estimate how hard the swing should be. Otherwise a golf ball may be
hit too hard, so that the ball would fly out too far away from the
target. If, on the other hand, the ball is being hit too soft, the
ball would never reach the target hole. Another skill for a golfer
to master is the aiming direction. The direction of the club to hit
the ball can become crucial because if a golf ball is hit at a
wrong direction, the golf ball would miss the target even though
the golf club makes a perfect touch to the ball. Thus, the golfer
must estimate the direction very carefully in order for the golfer
to properly aim at the right direction before he or she can hit the
target. Conventionally, most training is conducted under the
guidance of coaches only. With technologies, golfers can now
improve their skills even without the presence of coaches.
Therefore, in view of the foregoing, there is a need to design a
system and methods that allow golfers to aim at directions with
greater flexibility and choices.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] According to embodiments of the present invention, a system
is provided for showing golfers how to aim properly before golf
balls are stricken. The system may comprise a stand, which forms a
lower portion for a golf tee, wherein the stand is configured to
rotate freely; a upper housing, which forms a higher portion for
the golf tee; an object physically attached to the upper housing to
serve as a pointer for a golfer to hit a golf ball in a direction
pointed by the pointer, wherein the direction pointed by the
pointer can be changed by rotating the stand; a controller in the
golf tee to support commands for rotation; a first GPS associated
with a flag of a first hole; a second GPS associated with a flag of
a second hole; a third GPS associated with a flag of a third hole;
a fourth GPS associated with the golf tee; a mobile device used by
the golfer to serve as a user interface of the system; a processor
included in the mobile device; and a memory included in the mobile
device.
[0004] In another embodiment, the embodied method may comprise
receiving a report from the first hole, wherein the report includes
a GPS location of the first hole; receiving a report from the
second hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
second hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the
report includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a
report from the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer,
wherein the report includes the direction currently pointed by the
pointer; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the
golf tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a
hole from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the
hole serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the
user has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to
hit; determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the
GPS location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward
the first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile
device, the location of the first hole, the location of the golf
tee, and the direction currently pointed by the pointer; if
determined that the pointer fails to directed toward the first
hole, commanding the controller in the golf tee to rotate at the
direction that would allow the pointer to point directly toward the
first hole; and re-displaying, on the user interface of the mobile
device, the location of the first hole, the location of the golf
tee, and the direction currently pointed by the pointer, such that
the direction currently pointed by the pointer is now aligning with
the first hole, so that the user can strike the golf ball by
referring to the direction pointed by the pointer.
[0005] In another embodiment, the method may comprise receiving a
report from the first hole, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the first hole; receiving a report from the second
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the second
hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a report from
the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report
includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; detecting that the
user has changed mind to select the second hole as the hole the
user is aiming to hit; determining, based on the GPS location of
the second hole, the GPS location of the golf tee, and the
direction currently pointed by the pointer, whether the pointer is
currently directed toward the second hole; displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer; if determined that the pointer fails to directed
toward the second hole, commanding the controller in the golf tee
to rotate at the direction that would allow the pointer to point
directly toward the second hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the second hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
[0006] In another embodiment, the method may comprise receiving a
report from the first hole, wherein the report includes a GPS
location of the first hole; receiving a report from the second
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the second
hole; receiving a report from the third hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the third hole; receiving a report from
the golf tee, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
golf tee; receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report
includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; if determined that
the pointer fails to directed toward the first hole, suggesting the
user through the user interface that: the golf tee, as suggested by
the pointer, fails to point directly toward the first hole; and the
pointer is required to rotate to a certain angle in order for the
pointer to point directly toward the first hole; waiting for the
user to rotate the golf tee to a different angle; when detected
that the golf tee has been rotated to the different angle,
re-determining whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole, and suggesting the user to make changes with respect to
the rotating angle of the pointer until the pointer is pointing
directly toward the first hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the first hole, the
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the first hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 illustrates a golf training system, consistent with
one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0008] This invention relates to a system for showing golfers how
to aim properly before golf balls are stricken. Referring to FIG. 1
for one implementation. A golf training system is provided,
comprising a stand, which forms a lower portion for a golf tee,
wherein the stand is configured to rotate freely; a upper housing,
which forms a higher portion for the golf tee; an object physically
attached to the upper housing to serve as a pointer for a golfer to
hit a golf ball in a direction pointed by the pointer, wherein the
direction pointed by the pointer can be changed by rotating the
stand; a controller in the golf tee to support commands for
rotation; a first GPS associated with a flag of a first hole; a
second GPS associated with a flag of a second hole; a third GPS
associated with a flag of a third hole; a fourth GPS associated
with the golf tee; a mobile device used by the golfer to serve as a
user interface of the system; a processor included in the mobile
device; and a memory included in the mobile device, wherein the
memory stores instructions that cause the processor to execute a
method, the method comprising: receiving a report from the first
hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the first hole;
receiving a report from the second hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the second hole; receiving a report from
the third hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
third hole; receiving a report from the golf tee, wherein the
report includes a GPS location of the golf tee; receiving a report
from the pointer, wherein the report includes the direction
currently pointed by the pointer; displaying, on the user interlace
of the mobile device, the locations of the first hole, second hole,
third hole, and the golf tee; waiting, on the user interface, for
the user to select a hole from the first hole, second hole, and
third hole, wherein the hole serves as a hole the user is aiming to
hit; detecting that the user has selected the first hole as the
hole the user is aiming to hit; determining, based on the GPS
location of the first hole, the GPS location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer, whether the pointer
is currently directed toward the first hole; displaying, on the
user interlace of the mobile device, the location of the first
hole, the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently
pointed by the pointer; if determined that the pointer fails to
directed toward the first hole, commanding the controller in the
golf tee to rotate at the direction that would allow the pointer to
point directly toward the first hole; and re-displaying, on the
user interlace of the mobile device, the location of the first
hole, the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently
pointed by the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed
by the pointer is now aligning with the first hole, so that the
user can strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed
by the pointer.
[0009] The disclosed invention relating to the golf training system
may be implemented with other features, comprising: a stand, which
forms a lower portion for a golf tee, wherein the stand is
configured to rotate freely; a upper housing, which forms a higher
portion for the golf tee; an object physically attached to the
upper housing to serve as a pointer for a golfer to hit a golf ball
in a direction pointed by the pointer, wherein the direction
pointed by the pointer can be changed by rotating the stand; a
controller in the golf tee to support commands for rotation; a
first GPS associated with a flag of a first hole; a second GPS
associated with a flag of a second hole; a third GPS associated
with a flag of a third hole; a fourth GPS associated with the golf
tee; a mobile device used by the golfer to serve as a user
interface of the system; a processor included in the mobile device;
and a memory included in the mobile device, wherein the memory
stores instructions that cause the processor to execute a method,
the method comprising: receiving a report from the first hole,
wherein the report includes a GPS location of the first hole;
receiving a report from the second hole, wherein the report
includes a GPS location of the second hole; receiving a report from
the third hole, wherein the report includes a GPS location of the
third hole; receiving a report from the golf tee, wherein the
report includes a GPS location of the golf tee; and receiving a
report from the pointer.
[0010] The resulting report may include different information. One
example includes the direction currently pointed by the pointer;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
locations of the first hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf
tee; waiting, on the user interface, for the user to select a hole
from the first hole, second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole
serves as a hole the user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user
has selected the first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit;
determining, based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole; displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device,
the location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; detecting that the
user has changed mind to select the second hole as the hole the
user is aiming to hit; determining, based on the GPS location of
the second hole, the GPS location of the golf tee, and the
direction currently pointed by the pointer, whether the pointer is
currently directed toward the second hole; displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer; if determined that the pointer fails to directed
toward the second hole, commanding the controller in the golf tee
to rotate at the direction that would allow the pointer to point
directly toward the second hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the second hole,
the location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed
by the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the second hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
[0011] The report may also include a GPS location of the golf tee;
receiving a report from the pointer, wherein the report includes
the direction currently pointed by the pointer; displaying, on the
user interface of the mobile device, the locations of the first
hole, second hole, third hole, and the golf tee; waiting, on the
user interface, for the user to select a hole from the first hole,
second hole, and third hole, wherein the hole serves as a hole the
user is aiming to hit; detecting that the user has selected the
first hole as the hole the user is aiming to hit; determining,
based on the GPS location of the first hole, the GPS location of
the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by the pointer,
whether the pointer is currently directed toward the first hole;
displaying, on the user interface of the mobile device, the
location of the first hole, the location of the golf tee, and the
direction currently pointed by the pointer; if determined that the
pointer fails to directed toward the first hole, suggesting the
user through the user interface that: the golf tee, as suggested by
the pointer, fails to point directly toward the first hole; and the
pointer is required to rotate to a certain angle in order for the
pointer to point directly toward the first hole; waiting for the
user to rotate the golf tee to a different angle; when detected
that the golf tee has been rotated to the different angle,
re-determining whether the pointer is currently directed toward the
first hole, and suggesting the user to make changes with respect to
the rotating angle of the pointer until the pointer is pointing
directly toward the first hole; and re-displaying, on the user
interface of the mobile device, the location of the first hole, the
location of the golf tee, and the direction currently pointed by
the pointer, such that the direction currently pointed by the
pointer is now aligning with the first hole, so that the user can
strike the golf ball by referring to the direction pointed by the
pointer.
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