Golf club with embedded inertial measurement unit and processing

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-01-27
DAVIS CRAIG +1
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However, due to the various deficiencies existing in these devices, a need exists in the art for improved golf training devices and golf clubs.

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This disclosure describes various embodiments of golf clubs (e.g., putters, irons, woods, wedges, etc.) and golf swing training devices having an embedded inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a corresponding microprocessor. The integrated IMU and microprocessor are disposed within the body of the golf club (e.g., within the head of the golf club). In a preferred embodiment, the physical characteristics of the golf club are designed and developed to include an IMU as an integral part of the head of the golf club. Preferably, the physical characteristics would be designed and / or developed at the club design and manufacturing stage to optimize total physical properties of the club. Alternatively, a manufacturer of a golf club may simply use the physical characteristics of an existing golf club and embed the IMU and the microprocessor within the body of the golf club. Therefore, a golf club designed as a performance club for use during a golf round may easily be manufactured as describe...

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Golf clubs having an embedded inertial measurement unit and a corresponding microprocessor for determining the motion of the head of the golf club. Briefly described, one of a number of embodiments of a golf club comprises a 6DOF inertial measurement unit disposed within the head of the golf club and a microprocessor in communication with the 6DOF inertial measurement unit. The microprocessor is configured to receive data from the 6DOF inertial measurement unit and determine the motion of the head of the golf club.

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TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention is generally related to golf equipment and, more specifically, is related to golf clubs (e.g., putters, irons, woods, wedges, etc.) and golf teaching and training devices. BACKGROUND Currently, there are a number of golf training devices and golf clubs that are designed for golfers to improve their golf swing. However, due to the various deficiencies existing in these devices, a need exists in the art for improved golf training devices and golf clubs. SUMMARY The present invention provides golf clubs having an embedded inertial measurement unit and a corresponding processor for determining the motion of the head of the golf club. Briefly described, one of a number of embodiments of a golf club comprises a six-degrees-of-freedom (6DOF) inertial measurement unit disposed within the head of the golf club and a microprocessor in communication with the 6DOF inertial measurement unit. The microprocessor is configured to receive data from the 6DOF ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B24/00A63B57/00A63B69/36
CPCA63B69/3614A63B2225/50A63B2220/40
Inventor DAVIS, CRAIGTODD, JOHN
Owner DAVIS CRAIG
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