Device and method for assisting putting or swinging in golf

Abstract

An auxiliary device is provided. The auxiliary device may include: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit. The acquisition unit may acquire a reset signal. The control unit may set motion information acquired through the acquisition unit or motion information displayed through the display unit at the reset time when the reset signal is acquired as a reference value. The control unit may display the difference between the motion information acquired after the reset signal is acquired and the reference value on the display unit.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an apparatus and method related to putting or swinging in golf. Background Technology

[0003] To attack the hole on the green, the user must observe the slope of the green, the grain of the grass, etc., and decide how many ball lengths away to putt to the left, front, or right of the hole, and also determine the force of the strike.

[0004] To send the ball in the target direction, the user can first aim from the front. Then, the user can turn their body 90 degrees and putt so that the putting surface is perpendicular (90 degrees) to the aiming direction. According to this, the ball can travel in the direction aimed.

[0005] The distance the ball travels can be determined by the force of the impact when hitting the ball or the swing speed of the putter.

[0006] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 2185907 discloses a golf guide technology that allows a user to check the direction in which the user swings the club and the direction of movement of the golf ball according to the swing for every stroke. Prior art literature

[0008] Korean Registered Patent Publication No. 2185907 The problem to be solved

[0009] The present invention is intended to provide an auxiliary device and method for guiding a golf putt or swing. means of solving the problem

[0011] An auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention is provided.

[0012] The above auxiliary device may include: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit.

[0014] The above acquisition unit can acquire a reset signal.

[0015] The control unit can set the exercise information obtained through the acquisition unit or the exercise information displayed through the display unit at the time of the reset, when the reset signal is received, as a reference value.

[0016] The control unit can display the difference between the motion information obtained after receiving the reset signal and the reference value on the display unit.

[0018] When an orientation direction is defined that includes the head direction in which the head of the golf club faces or the grip direction in which the axis of the grip of the golf club faces, the acquisition unit acquires the orientation direction and can acquire a reset signal.

[0019] The control unit can set the orientation obtained through the acquisition unit as a reference value at the reset time when the reset signal is received.

[0020] The above control unit can convert the orientation direction obtained after receiving the above reset signal into an angle value based on the above reference value.

[0021] The above display unit can display the above angle value.

[0023] The above-mentioned acquisition unit can acquire the head direction of the head portion provided at the end of the grip portion of the golf club held by the user's hand.

[0024] The above head direction may include an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation among the directions in which the head part protrudes and extends relative to the grip part.

[0025] The control unit can set the specific head direction as a reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received when the head unit is in a specific head direction.

[0026] The above control unit can convert the head direction obtained after receiving the above reset signal into an angle value based on the above reference value.

[0027] The above display unit can display the above angle value.

[0029] The above-mentioned acquisition unit can acquire the grip direction of the grip portion of a golf club held by the user's hand.

[0030] The above grip direction may include the direction indicated by a virtual axis extending along the length direction of the grip portion.

[0031] The control unit can set the specific grip direction as a reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received when the golf club points in a specific grip direction.

[0032] The above control unit can convert the grip direction obtained after receiving the above reset signal into an angle value based on the above reference value.

[0033] The above display unit can display the above angle value.

[0035] The above acquisition unit can acquire speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club.

[0036] The above display unit can display the speed information.

[0038] The above control unit can control the display unit to display the speed information only when a reset signal is received.

[0039] The above control unit can stop the display of the speed information when the reset signal is received again.

[0041] The above-mentioned acquisition unit can detect the impact applied to the golf club when striking the golf ball.

[0042] The above control unit can extract valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected.

[0043] The above display unit can display the valid information extracted by the above control unit.

[0044] The above display unit can continue to display the valid information regardless of whether new speed information is obtained until the above reset signal is additionally obtained.

[0046] A case that is attached to and detached from the above golf club may be provided.

[0047] The above acquisition unit and the above control unit can be mounted in the above case.

[0048] The above acquisition unit can acquire physical motion information of the case attached to the golf club.

[0049] The above display unit can display the motion information of the above case obtained through the above acquisition unit.

[0051] The above case may be provided with a button that generates a reset signal or a communication module that receives the reset signal from an external terminal.

[0052] The above control unit can control the operation of the acquisition unit or the operation of the display unit according to the above reset signal.

[0054] The above case may be provided with a detachable part that is attached to and detached from the grip portion of the golf club.

[0055] When the swing direction in the plane is the first direction, the detachable part may be mounted on the side of the grip part so that the case is positioned in front of or behind the golf club in the first direction.

[0057] A first band and a second band may be provided on one side of the case facing the grip portion.

[0058] The first band above may be extended in a shape that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion in a forward direction.

[0059] The second band above may be extended in a shape that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion in the reverse direction.

[0060] A rubber plate may be installed on one side of the first band and one side of the second band facing the grip portion.

[0061] A clamping part connecting the first end of the first band and the second end of the second band may be provided.

[0062] The above clamping part may be formed to be adjustable in distance between the first end and the second end.

[0064] When the tightening part is tightened, the distance between the first end and the second end is shortened, and the grip part can be tightened to the rubber plate by the first band or the second band.

[0065] When the above tightening part is loosened, the distance between the first end and the second end increases, and the tightening of the grip part by the first band or the second band can be released.

[0067] A band-shaped portion may be installed on one side of the case facing the grip portion.

[0068] The above band portion may be provided with a tightening portion for adjusting the inner diameter of the above band portion.

[0069] The above case can be connected to the band portion so as to be rotatable around a virtual axis parallel to the virtual closed surface formed by the band portion.

[0070] A control unit for adjusting the rotation angle of the case centered on the virtual axis may be provided.

[0072] The above display unit may include a display mounted on the case or a communication module that wirelessly transmits motion information of the case to an external terminal.

[0074] An auxiliary method according to another embodiment of the present invention is provided.

[0075] The above auxiliary method may include an acquisition step of acquiring physical motion information and a reset signal of a golf club; and a display step of displaying the motion information.

[0076] The above acquisition step can acquire the head direction of the head portion provided at the end of the grip portion of the golf club held by the user's hand.

[0077] The above head direction may include an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation among the directions in which the head part protrudes and extends relative to the grip part.

[0078] The above display step can set the specific head direction as the reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received while the head part is in a specific head direction.

[0079] The above display step can convert the head direction obtained after receiving the above reset signal into an angle value based on the above reference value.

[0080] The above acquisition step can acquire speed information including the acceleration or speed of the golf club.

[0081] The above acquisition step can detect the impact applied to the golf club when striking the golf ball.

[0082] The above display step can extract valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected.

[0083] The above display step can display the angle value and the valid information separately.

[0084] The above display step can continue to display the valid information regardless of whether new speed information is obtained until the above reset signal is additionally obtained. Effects of the invention

[0086] The auxiliary device of the present invention can guide the user to send a golf ball in the originally intended direction or distance through putting or swinging.

[0087] For example, on the golf course green, a user can determine the direction they want to send the golf ball by looking straight ahead, rotate their body perpendicularly, and swing the putter. However, the golf ball generally travels in a direction or distance different from what the user intended. This phenomenon can occur because the swing direction or acceleration of the golf club actually striking the ball differs from the user's intention.

[0088] The auxiliary device of the present invention can guide the swing angle of a golf club swung by a user to achieve a desired direction, aligning it with the actual required target angle. Alternatively, the auxiliary device of the present invention can guide the swing speed of a golf club swung by a user to achieve a desired distance, aligning it with the actual required target speed.

[0089] Therefore, by using the auxiliary device of the present invention, the user can learn or acquire a swing posture that can send a golf ball in a desired direction. Alternatively, the user can learn or acquire a swing acceleration that can send a golf ball a desired distance.

[0090] The auxiliary device may be equipped with a sensor that fuses a gyroscope and an accelerometer, for example, an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit).

[0091] A three-dimensional space formed by three mutually orthogonal coordinate axes, x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis, can be defined. The direction of the arrows on each axis can be defined as positive. When the thumb of the right hand points in the positive direction and the remaining fingers wrap around the corresponding axis, the direction of rotation in which the four fingers point can be defined as positive.

[0092] The user may take a preparatory action of standing facing the hole with a golf ball placed on the green between them and pointing the tip of a golf club, such as a putter, at the hole. When the user takes such a preparatory action, the assist device can set the direction pointed by the golf club as the initial value.

[0093] The user may perform a striking motion after a preparation motion. The striking motion may include turning the body 90 degrees relative to the intended direction in which the user intends to send the ball, and swinging the golf club in the intended direction.

[0094] The user can get a feel for the swing direction and swing speed by swinging the golf club left and right in the intended direction.

[0095] However, due to optical illusions, the user's striking motion may realistically include an error in the part where the body is rotated 90 degrees relative to the intended direction. Alternatively, the striking motion may include an error in the part where the swing is performed in accordance with the intended direction.

[0096] The auxiliary device of the present invention can detect and display the swing direction and acceleration of a golf club. By using the auxiliary device, the user can improve the accuracy of the striking motion.

[0097] The auxiliary device may include a device that detects and displays the swing direction of the golf club. The auxiliary device may be formed to be detachably attached to the golf club.

[0098] If a tool indicating direction and speed is equipped on the golf club, the user will be able to easily set a 90-degree direction. If a gyroscope is provided to detect direction, when the golf club is pointed toward a target, an arbitrary number can be displayed on the auxiliary device as the measured angle.

[0099] Once the user determines the intended direction, they can press a button to reset the auxiliary device. When the button is pressed, the auxiliary device can reset the currently displayed angle value to 0.

[0100] During a striking motion, the assist device may be tilted by the user at an angle different from the intended direction. This angle can be detected and displayed by the assist device. The user recognizes the value displayed on the assist device, and through this, the user can perform the striking motion aligned with 90 degrees of the intended direction.

[0101] In other words, the user can check through the values ​​displayed on the assist device whether their body is tilted 90 degrees relative to the intended direction and whether the swing path of the golf club is matched to the intended direction.

[0102] The user can use an assistive device to practice turning their body perpendicular to the intended direction to make contact. Alternatively, the user can use an assistive device to practice swinging with the golf club rotated 90 degrees relative to the intended direction. In other words, by using the assistive device, the user can perform the striking motion while maintaining the 90-degree value relative to the intended direction without change when swinging the golf club.

[0103] Meanwhile, the auxiliary device can resolve the problem of controlling the distance the golf ball travels when striking it with a golf club.

[0104] The user can determine the distance to send the ball using their own sense or method.

[0105] For example, the user can determine the intended distance, that is, the distance to send the ball, by 2 times or 4 times their stride length. In this case, the intended distance can be determined by taking into account the slope of the green. For example, if the actual stride length is 2.5 times but the slope is uphill, the distance can be determined as 3 times the stride length. The number of strides described in this specification may include values ​​that take into account the slope of the green in this way.

[0106] If the intended distance is determined to be three times the stride length, the user can swing the golf club at a swing speed that can achieve that intended distance according to their experience level.

[0107] The distance traveled by a golf ball can be determined by the striking force of the golf club striking the golf ball. This striking force may be related to the acceleration of the golf club. An auxiliary device can measure and display the swing acceleration of the golf club during the striking motion. To this end, the auxiliary device may be equipped with an accelerometer that measures acceleration. Additionally, the auxiliary device may be equipped with a display that shows the accelerometer readings. The display may be formed integrally with a display that shows the angle.

[0108] This assistive device can serve as a tool that indicates the swing acceleration of a golf club. By utilizing the device, the user can understand their swing state and directly verify the distance the golf ball travels for each state. Through comparative observation of the acceleration displayed on the device and the actual distance the golf ball travels, the user can learn how to freely adjust the distance the ball travels.

[0109] As a result, according to the present invention, the user can accurately send the ball in the direction they wish to send it and send the ball for a desired distance. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0111] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the head direction of a golf club equipped with an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the grip direction of a golf club equipped with an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a golf club equipped with an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned perpendicular to the direction of orientation. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an auxiliary device according to one embodiment of the present invention mounted on a golf club. Figure 7 is a schematic diagram showing a case in which the angle is adjusted according to the grip portion. FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an auxiliary method according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0112] Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0113] In this specification, redundant descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0114] Furthermore, when a component is described in this specification as being 'connected' or 'connected' to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to the other component, or that there may be other components in between. On the other hand, when a component is described in this specification as being 'directly connected' or 'directly connected' to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0115] Furthermore, the terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0116] Additionally, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0117] Furthermore, in this specification, terms such as 'comprising' or 'having' are intended merely to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not excluding in advance the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0118] Additionally, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the plurality of described items or any of the plurality of described items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A," "B," or "both A and B."

[0119] In addition, detailed descriptions of known functions and configurations that may obscure the essence of the invention will be omitted in this specification.

[0120] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an auxiliary device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the head direction of a golf club (10) equipped with an auxiliary device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing the grip direction of a golf club (10) equipped with an auxiliary device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which a golf club (10) equipped with an auxiliary device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention is positioned perpendicular to the direction of orientation. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the operation of an auxiliary device (100) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0121] The auxiliary device (100) illustrated in the drawing may include an acquisition unit (110), a display unit (130), and a control unit (150).

[0122] The acquisition unit (110) can acquire physical motion information of the golf club (10). To this end, the acquisition unit (110) may include various sensors that measure physical motion information. Alternatively, the acquisition unit (110) may include communication means that communicate with the corresponding sensors via wired or wireless communication.

[0123] For example, the acquisition unit (110) can acquire the direction or angle pointed by the golf club (10). Alternatively, the acquisition unit (110) can acquire the speed or acceleration of the golf club (10) moving due to the user's swing motion. The direction, angle, speed, acceleration, etc. described above may be included in the physical motion information of the golf club (10).

[0124] The display unit (130) can display exercise information obtained through the acquisition unit (110).

[0125] For example, the display unit (130) may include various displays that visually display exercise information. Alternatively, the display unit (130) may include voice output means, such as a speaker, that audibly display exercise information. Alternatively, the display unit (130) may transmit exercise information to a separate external terminal equipped with a display or voice output means. To transmit exercise information to an external terminal, the display unit (130) may be provided with a communication module that communicates wirelessly with the external terminal.

[0126] According to the acquisition unit (110) and the display unit (130), a user using a golf club (10) can perceive exercise information displayed through the display unit (130). However, if the exercise information is displayed haphazardly without specific rules, it may be difficult for the user to determine exactly what the exercise information represents.

[0127] In order to improve the convenience of recognizing and using exercise information, a control unit (150) that controls the acquisition unit (110) and the display unit (130) may be used.

[0128] The acquisition unit (110) can additionally acquire a reset signal.

[0129] The control unit (150) can set the exercise information obtained through the acquisition unit (110) or the exercise information displayed through the display unit (130) at the time of reset, when a reset signal is received, as a reference value.

[0130] The control unit (150) can display the difference between the acquired motion information and the reference value on the display unit (130) after receiving the reset signal.

[0131] For example, a directional orientation may be defined, including a head direction (positive or negative direction) x to which the head portion (13) of the golf club (10) faces, or a grip direction (positive or negative direction) z to which the axis of the grip portion (11) of the golf club (10) faces. The golf club (10) may include a rod-shaped grip portion (11) formed at the end of which a handle b is formed to be held by the user's hand. At the end of the grip portion (11), a head portion (13) may be provided that extends outward from the grip portion (11) and strikes the golf ball (30).

[0132] Meanwhile, the straight line connecting the golf ball (30) and the target point can be defined as the target direction y or the target angle. The target angle or target direction y may mean an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation.

[0133] The head portion (13) may correspond to the part that actually strikes the golf ball (30). The head portion (13) may be extended outward at an angle in the extension direction or axial direction of the grip portion (11) from the end of the rod-shaped grip portion (11). At this time, the direction in which the head portion (13) is extended outward relative to the grip portion (11) may be defined as the head direction x. In this specification, the head direction x or the grip direction z may refer to an angular component or a directional component with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation among the directions pointed by the head portion (13) or the grip portion (11).

[0134] The acquisition unit (110) can acquire the orientation direction and acquire a reset signal. The reset signal can be generated through a separate button (109) provided in the auxiliary device (100). Alternatively, the reset signal can be generated from an external terminal and received through the acquisition unit (110) via a wired or wireless communication method.

[0135] The control unit (150) can set the orientation direction obtained through the acquisition unit (110) to a reference value (reference direction), for example, 0 degrees (angle), at the time of reset when the reset signal is obtained. The user can generally generate a reset signal when the orientation direction matches the target direction y. In this case, the target direction y can be set as the reference value.

[0136] The control unit (150) can convert the orientation obtained after receiving the reset signal into an angle value based on the reference value above. The angle value at this time may mean an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation.

[0137] The display unit (130) can display an angle value converted by the control unit (150). The angle value displayed through the display unit (130) can represent an angle based on a reference value. The user can use the angle value to determine the stance they should take or the direction in which they should swing the golf club (10).

[0138] The user can strike the golf ball (30) using the golf club (10) so that the golf ball (30) moves toward the hole cup (90) corresponding to the target (objective). Before striking, the user can lift the golf club (10) toward the hole cup (90) formed on the ground (50), or rotate the golf club (10) by using the axis of the golf club (10) or the grip part (11) as the center of rotation so that the head part (13) faces the hole cup (90). In that state, the user can generate a reset signal by operating the button (109) or the terminal. The reset signal can be transmitted to the control unit (150).

[0139] The control unit (150) that receives the reset signal can reset the angle value currently being displayed through the display unit (130) or acquired through the acquisition unit (110) at the current time, for example, '35' as in FIG. 5, to '0'. Through this, the virtual line connecting the golf ball (30) and the hole cup (90) or the target direction y can be set as a reference value representing 0 degrees.

[0140] Afterwards, the user can rotate their body to an intended angle, for example, 90 degrees.

[0141] Normally, a user can rotate their body by 90 degrees according to their senses. However, the rotation angle based on senses is bound to have low accuracy. Consequently, the golf club (10) is swung at an angle other than 90 degrees, contrary to the user's intention, and the swing angle at this time is bound to contain errors contrary to the user's intention. However, by using the auxiliary device (100), the user can accurately rotate their body by 90 degrees by checking the angle value displayed through the display unit (130) while holding the golf club (10) in the same position. And the head unit (13) can be swung at the intended swing angle.

[0142] The swing angle may refer to the direction in which the head (13) moves when striking the golf ball (30).

[0143] The swing angle may refer to an angle in which the axis extending along the direction of gravity is the center of rotation among the directions in which the head part (13) moves.

[0144] In summary, the auxiliary device (100) can enable the user to accurately determine the swing angle by using the head direction or the grip direction.

[0145] For example, if the head direction is obtained through the acquisition unit (110), the control unit (150) can set a reference value using the head direction x and a reset signal. After the reference value is set, the control unit (150) can convert the head direction x obtained into an angle value t based on the reference value. The display unit (130) can display the angle value t converted by the control unit (150).

[0146] Referring to FIG. 5, the user can match the head direction x to the target direction y by rotating the grip portion (11) j to get a feel for putting. For example, the user can rotate the grip portion (11) so that the striking surface a of the head portion (13) that actually strikes the golf ball (30) is parallel to the target direction y. In this state, the display portion (130) may display an angle value '35' determined based on existing reference values, etc.

[0147] When the head direction x and the target direction y are matched, if the user generates a reset signal, the angle value '35' displayed on the display unit (130) can be initialized. Through this, '0', which corresponds to the reference value, can be displayed on the display unit (130).

[0148] In this state, to strike the golf ball (30), the user can rotate the grip portion (11) so that the striking surface a is tilted 90 degrees toward the target direction y in order to send the golf ball (30) along the target direction y.

[0149] At this time, the rotation angle or head direction x of the grip portion (11) can be converted into an angle value based on the target direction y and displayed on the display portion (130). According to this, while checking the angle value displayed on the display portion (130), the user can accurately set the head direction x to the desired angle, for example, '90' degrees.

[0150] As another example, if the grip direction z is acquired through the acquisition unit (110), the control unit (150) can set a reference value using the grip direction z and a reset signal. After the reference value is set, the control unit (150) can convert the acquired grip direction z into an angle value based on the reference value. The display unit (130) can display the angle value converted by the control unit (150).

[0151] Meanwhile, the acquisition unit (110) can acquire speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club (10). In this case, the display unit (130) can display the speed information visually or audibly.

[0152] Speed ​​information displayed in real time regardless of the user's intention may cause confusion for the user. To prevent confusion or misunderstanding for the user, the control unit (150) may control the display unit (130) to display speed information only when a reset signal is received. In other words, the speed information is not normally displayed by the control unit (150), but can be displayed through the display unit (130) only when a reset signal is received.

[0153] The control unit (150) can stop the display of speed information when a reset signal is received again while speed information is being displayed through the display unit (130) by a reset signal. Additionally, the control unit (150) can automatically stop the display of speed information when a set time has elapsed, even if no additional reset signal is received while speed information is being displayed through the display unit (130) by a reset signal.

[0154] The acquisition unit (110) can detect the impact applied to the golf club (10) when striking the golf ball (30). To this end, the acquisition unit (110) may additionally be provided with a sensor that detects the impact. Alternatively, the acquisition unit (110) may receive impact detection information from the sensor via wired or wireless communication.

[0155] The control unit (150) can extract valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected.

[0156] The display unit (130) can display valid information extracted by the control unit (150). The display unit (130) can continue to display valid information regardless of whether new speed information is obtained until a reset signal is additionally obtained.

[0157] Valid information may include speed information when hitting a golf ball (30) with a so-called golf club (10).

[0158] The user can check valid information and the distance traveled (including flight distance or travel distance) by the golf ball (30) by hitting. According to this, the user can determine how much speed or acceleration to hit the golf ball (30) by comparing the valid information and the distance traveled.

[0159] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an auxiliary device (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention mounted on a golf club (10).

[0160] In order to accurately measure speed information, the location of the sensor installed on the golf club (10) may be important. If the auxiliary device (100) itself is mounted on the golf club (10), it may be advantageous to mount the various sensors that generate motion information on the auxiliary device (100). This is because the user can skip the sensor installation process simply by installing the auxiliary device (100) on the golf club (10).

[0161] The auxiliary device (100) may be provided with a case (101) that is attached to and detached from the golf club (10). At this time, the acquisition unit (110) and the control unit (150) may be mounted in the case (101).

[0162] The acquisition unit (110) can acquire physical motion information of the case (101) attached to the golf club (10).

[0163] The display unit (130) can display motion information of the case (101) obtained through the acquisition unit (110).

[0164] The case (101) may be provided with a button (109) that generates a reset signal or a communication module that receives a reset signal from an external terminal.

[0165] The control unit (150) can control the operation of the acquisition unit (110) or the operation of the display unit (130) according to the reset signal.

[0166] The case (101) may have a structure that is detachable from the golf club (10). Accordingly, the auxiliary device (100) can be mounted on various types of golf clubs (10).

[0167] Meanwhile, the case (101), etc., can be formed so as not to damage the golf club (10) during the process of attaching and detaching it from the golf club (10).

[0168] For example, the case (101) may be provided with a detachable part that is attached to and detached from the grip part (11) of the golf club (10).

[0169] When the swing direction or swing angle in a planar direction is the first direction, the attachment / detachment may be mounted on the side of the grip portion (11) such that the case (101) is positioned in front of or behind the golf club (10) in the first direction. The user may swing the golf club (10) at high speed. At this time, the case (101) installed on the golf club (10) may sway or shake due to the kinetic energy. Since such vibration is reflected in the motion information obtained through the acquisition portion (110), it may reduce the accuracy of the motion information. In addition, such vibration may interfere with the user swinging the golf club (10) in various ways.

[0170] According to the present embodiment, a case (101) may be positioned in front of a golf club (10), for example, a grip portion (11), or a case (101) may be positioned behind the grip portion (11). Depending on the position, vibration of the case (101) can be structurally suppressed to the maximum extent during the swing process. Through this, the accuracy of the motion information acquired through the acquisition portion (110) can be maintained. Additionally, the user's swing motion may not be obstructed.

[0171] A first band (103) and a second band (105) may be provided on one side of the case (101) facing the grip portion (11).

[0172] The first band (103) can be extended in a shape that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion (11) in a forward direction.

[0173] The second band (105) can be extended in a shape that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion (11) in the reverse direction. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the case (101) as viewed from above in the direction of gravity. In this case, the forward direction may indicate a counterclockwise direction, and the reverse direction may indicate a clockwise direction. Of course, depending on the viewing angle, the forward direction may indicate a clockwise direction, and the reverse direction may indicate a counterclockwise direction.

[0174] A case (101) for winding the first band (103) and the second band (105) can be mounted on a rod-shaped grip portion (11). At this time, to prevent damage to the grip portion (11), a rubber plate may be installed on one side of the first band (103) and one side of the second band (105) facing the grip portion (11). According to the present embodiment, the part in contact with the grip portion (11) may be substantially limited to a rubber plate. A flexible and elastic rubber plate can provide reliable tightening force when tightened on the grip portion (11) while effectively preventing damage to the grip portion (11).

[0175] The auxiliary device (100) may be provided with a clamping part that connects the first end (104) of the first band (103) and the second end (106) of the second band (105).

[0176] The clamping portion can be formed to adjust the distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106).

[0177] When the tightening part is tightened (50), the distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106) is shortened, and the grip part (11) can be tightened with a rubber plate by the first band (103) or the second band (105).

[0178] When the tightening part is loosened (50), the distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106) increases, and the tightening of the grip part (11) by the first band (103) or the second band (105) can be released.

[0179] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a case (101) in which the angle is adjusted according to the grip portion (11).

[0180] A band-shaped portion may be installed on one side of the case (101) facing the grip portion (11). The band portion may include the first band (103) or the second band (105) described above. At this time, the first band (103) and the second band (105) may be formed integrally with each other or formed separately.

[0181] The band portion may be provided with a tightening portion for adjusting the inner diameter of the band portion.

[0182] For example, the clamping part may be installed on either the first end (104) of the first band (103) or the second end (106) of the second band (105). A through hole may be formed in the clamping part into which the other of the first end (104) and the second end (106) is inserted. On the first end (104) or the second end (106) inserted into the through hole of the clamping part, a plurality of wedge-shaped teeth may be formed along the longitudinal direction of the band. A latch that engages with the corresponding teeth may be provided inside the through hole. The latch may be formed to allow the end of the band to enter in the direction of being inserted into the clamping part and to prevent the end of the band from being released from the clamping part. The clamping part may additionally be provided with a release means to release the locked state of the latch that engages with the teeth. The release means may be manually operated by a user.

[0183] Alternatively, the tightening portion may include a first screw hole formed in the first end (104), a second screw hole formed in the second end (106), and a tightening screw (191) penetrating both screw holes. When the tightening screw (191) is tightened (50), the distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106) decreases (50), thereby reducing the diameter of the closed surface formed by the band portion. Due to the reduction in diameter, the grip portion (11) fitted into the band portion can be tightened by the band portion. When the tightening screw (191) is loosened, the distance between the first end (104) and the second end (106) increases (50), thereby releasing the tightening of the band portion on the grip portion (11).

[0184] The case (101) can be connected to the band portion so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis f parallel to the virtual closed surface formed by the band portion. Accordingly, the case (101) can be formed to move up and down with respect to the band portion as shown in FIG. 7.

[0185] The adjustment unit can adjust the rotation angle of the case (101) centered on the corresponding virtual axis f.

[0186] For example, the case (101) may be installed on the band portion so as to be rotatable about a virtual axis f. An adjustment screw (193) extending along the virtual axis f may be provided. The adjustment screw (193) may correspond to the adjustment portion. The case (101) may be provided with a connection portion (195) that is connected to the band portion and has the adjustment screw (193) installed thereon.

[0187] As shown in FIG. 7, the angle between the grip portion (11) and the head portion (13) may vary depending on the use of each golf club (10). The user can adjust the angle of the case (101) relative to the band portion using an adjustment screw (193) or the like to match the angle between the grip portion (11) and the head portion (13). Since the band portion is fixed to the grip portion (11) through a tightening portion, the angle adjustment may mean adjusting the angle of the case (101) relative to the grip portion (11). The user can adjust the case (101) to be parallel to the head portion (13) by using the angle adjustment.

[0188] A display corresponding to a display unit (130) may be provided on one side of the case (101) facing the user. In FIG. 6, a first display (131) showing the direction of orientation and a second display (132) showing speed information are arranged side by side. The user can adjust the case (101) to an angle that makes it easy to check the first display (131) or the second display (132) using the adjustment unit.

[0189] The display unit (130) may include a display mounted on the case (101) or a communication module that wirelessly transmits motion information of the case (101) to a terminal.

[0190] FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an auxiliary method according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0191] The auxiliary method of Fig. 8 can be performed by the auxiliary device (100) shown in Fig. 1.

[0192] The auxiliary method may include an acquisition step (S 510) and a display step (S 520).

[0193] The acquisition step (S 510) can acquire physical motion information and a reset signal of the golf club (10). The acquisition step (S 510) can be performed by the acquisition unit (110).

[0194] The display step (S 520) can display exercise information. The display step (S 520) can be performed by the display unit (130) or the control unit (150).

[0195] The acquisition step (S 510) can acquire the head direction of the head portion (13) provided at the end of the grip portion (11) of the golf club (10) held by the user's hand.

[0196] As described above, the head direction may include an angle in which the axis extending along the direction of gravity is the center of rotation among the directions in which the head part (13) protrudes with respect to the grip part (11).

[0197] The display step (S 520) can set the specific head direction as the reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received when the head part (13) is in a specific head direction.

[0198] The display step (S 520) can convert the head direction obtained after receiving the reset signal into an angle value based on a reference value.

[0199] The acquisition step (S 510) can acquire speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club (10).

[0200] The acquisition step (S 510) can detect the impact applied to the golf club (10) when striking the golf ball (30).

[0201] The display step (S 520) can extract valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected.

[0202] The display step (S 520) can display angle values ​​and valid information separately.

[0203] The display step (S 520) can continue to display valid information regardless of whether new speed information is received until a reset signal is additionally received.

[0204] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a computing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The computing device (TN100) of FIG. 9 may be a device described in the present specification (e.g., auxiliary device (100), etc.).

[0205] In the embodiment of FIG. 9, the computing device (TN100) may include at least one processor (TN110), a transceiver (TN120), and a memory (TN130). Additionally, the computing device (TN100) may further include a storage device (TN140), an input interface device (TN150), an output interface device (TN160), etc. The components included in the computing device (TN100) may be connected by a bus (TN170) to communicate with each other.

[0206] The processor (TN110) can execute a program command stored in at least one of the memory (TN130) and the storage device (TN140). The processor (TN110) may refer to a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), or a dedicated processor on which methods according to embodiments of the present invention are performed. The processor (TN110) may be configured to implement the procedures, functions, and methods described in relation to embodiments of the present invention. The processor (TN110) can control each component of the computing device (TN100).

[0207] Each of the memory (TN130) and the storage device (TN140) can store various information related to the operation of the processor (TN110). Each of the memory (TN130) and the storage device (TN140) may be composed of at least one of a volatile storage medium and a non-volatile storage medium. For example, the memory (TN130) may be composed of at least one of read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM).

[0208] The transmitting and receiving device (TN120) can transmit or receive wired or wireless signals. The transmitting and receiving device (TN120) can be connected to a network to perform communication.

[0209] Meanwhile, embodiments of the present invention are not limited to being implemented only through the apparatus and / or methods described so far, but may also be implemented through a program that realizes a function corresponding to the configuration of the embodiments of the present invention or a recording medium on which such program is recorded, and such implementation can be easily achieved by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs based on the description of the embodiments described above.

[0210] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications and improvements made by a person skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention as defined in the following claims also fall within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0212] 10...Golf club 11...Grip 13...Head part 30...Golf ball 50...ground 90...hole cup 100...Auxiliary device 101...Case 103...1st band 104...1st end 105...2nd belt 106...2nd end 109...Button 110...Acquisition section 130...Display unit 131...First display 132...Second display 150...Control unit 191...Tightening screw 193...Adjustment screw 195...connection part

Claims

Claim 1 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein the acquisition unit acquires a reset signal, and the control unit sets motion information acquired through the acquisition unit or motion information displayed through the display unit at the reset time when the reset signal is acquired as a reference value, and the control unit displays the difference between the motion information acquired after the reset signal is acquired and the reference value on the display unit. Claim 2 delete Claim 3 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein when a directional direction is defined, including a head direction in which the head of the golf club faces or a grip direction in which the axis of the grip of the golf club faces, the acquisition unit acquires the directional direction and acquires a reset signal, the control unit sets the directional direction acquired through the acquisition unit as a reference value at the reset time when the reset signal is acquired, the control unit converts the directional direction acquired after the reset signal is acquired into an angle value based on the reference value, and the display unit displays the angle value. Claim 4 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein the acquisition unit acquires the head direction of a head portion provided at the end of a grip portion of a golf club held by a user's hand, and the head direction includes an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation among the directions in which the head portion protrudes and extends relative to the grip portion; the control unit sets the specific head direction as a reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received when the head portion is in a specific head direction; the control unit converts the head direction acquired after receiving the reset signal into an angle value based on the reference value; and the display unit displays the angle value. Claim 5 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein the acquisition unit acquires the grip direction of a grip portion of a golf club held by a user's hand, and the grip direction includes the direction indicated by a virtual axis extending along the length direction of the grip portion; the control unit sets the specific grip direction as a reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is received when the golf club points to a specific grip direction; the control unit converts the grip direction acquired after the reset signal is received into an angle value based on the reference value; and the display unit displays the angle value. Claim 6 delete Claim 7 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein the acquisition unit acquires speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club, the display unit displays the speed information, the control unit controls the display unit to display the speed information only when a reset signal is received, and the control unit stops displaying the speed information when the reset signal is received again. Claim 8 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein the acquisition unit acquires speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club, the display unit displays the speed information, the acquisition unit detects an impact applied to the golf club when striking a golf ball, the control unit extracts valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected, the display unit displays the valid information extracted by the control unit, and the display unit continues to display the valid information regardless of whether new speed information is acquired until a reset signal is additionally acquired. Claim 9 delete Claim 10 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein a case attached to and detached from the golf club is provided, and the acquisition unit and the control unit are mounted in the case, the acquisition unit acquires physical motion information of the case attached to the golf club, the display unit displays motion information of the case acquired through the acquisition unit, and the case is provided with a button for generating a reset signal or a communication module for receiving the reset signal from an external terminal, and the control unit controls the operation of the acquisition unit or the operation of the display unit according to the reset signal. Claim 11 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein a case is provided that is attached to and detached from the golf club, and the acquisition unit and the control unit are mounted on the case, the acquisition unit acquires physical motion information of the case attached to the golf club, and the display unit displays motion information of the case acquired through the acquisition unit, and the case is provided with a detachable part that is attached to and detached from the grip part of the golf club, and when the swing direction in a plane is a first direction, the detachable part is mounted on the side of the grip part such that the case is positioned in front of or behind the golf club in the first direction. Claim 12 An acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit that controls the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein a case that is detachably attached to the golf club is provided, and the acquisition unit and the control unit are mounted in the case, the acquisition unit acquires physical motion information of the case attached to the golf club, and the display unit displays the motion information of the case acquired through the acquisition unit, and a first band and a second band are provided on one side of the case facing the grip portion of the golf club, the first band extends in a manner that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion in a forward direction, and the second band extends in a manner that wraps around the outer surface of the grip portion in a reverse direction, and a rubber plate is installed on one side of the first band and one side of the second band facing the grip portion, and a tightening part is provided connecting the first end of the first band and the second end of the second band, the tightening part is formed to be adjustable in terms of the distance between the first end and the second end, and when the tightening part is tightened, the distance between the first end and the second end An auxiliary device in which the grip portion is shortened and tightened by the first band or the second band to the rubber plate, and when the tightening portion is loosened, the distance between the first end and the second end increases and the tightening of the grip portion by the first band or the second band is released. Claim 13 An auxiliary device comprising: an acquisition unit for acquiring physical motion information of a golf club; a display unit for displaying motion information acquired through the acquisition unit; and a control unit for controlling the acquisition unit and the display unit; wherein a case is provided that is attached to and detached from the golf club, and the acquisition unit and the control unit are mounted on the case, the acquisition unit acquires physical motion information of the case attached to the golf club, and the display unit displays motion information of the case acquired through the acquisition unit, and a band-shaped band portion is installed on one side of the case facing the grip portion of the golf club, and a tightening portion for adjusting the inner diameter of the band portion is provided on the band portion, and the case is connected to the band portion so as to be rotatable around a virtual axis parallel to a virtual closed surface formed by the band portion, and a control portion for adjusting the rotation angle of the case around the virtual axis is provided. Claim 14 delete Claim 15 An auxiliary method performed by an auxiliary device comprises: an acquisition step for acquiring physical motion information and a reset signal of a golf club; and a display step for displaying the motion information. The acquisition step acquires the head direction of a head portion provided at the end of a grip portion of a golf club held by a user's hand, wherein the head direction includes an angle with the axis extending along the direction of gravity as the center of rotation among the directions in which the head portion protrudes and extends relative to the grip portion. The display step sets the specific head direction as a reference value for angle measurement when a reset signal is acquired when the head portion is in a specific head direction. The display step converts the head direction acquired after the reset signal is acquired into an angle value based on the reference value. The acquisition step acquires speed information including acceleration or speed of the golf club. The acquisition step detects an impact applied to the golf club when striking a golf ball. The display step extracts valid information corresponding to the speed information at the time when the impact is detected. The display step distinguishes and displays the angle value and the valid information. The display step continues to display the valid information regardless of whether new speed information is acquired until the reset signal is additionally acquired.

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