In-field behavior recording device for golf putting

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of behavior sensing and recording device. More specifically, the present invention is to measure and record full motion related signals on a part of putter.A miniaturized data logging device for golf putters that records outputs from motion sensors during whole game is described. Utilizing accelerometers, the device obtains relative motion invoked at a putter head without affecting player's performance. The device also records such information for multiple incidents or for an indefinite period of time. The device will be attached on the surface of a putter head at which motion behavior analysis takes place. The present invention uses high density memory chip and USB for data transfer. The flash multi media storage card is also used for transferring the recorded data to personal computing devices such as personal computer, personal digital assistant (PDA), or a plurality of mobile devices. Data transfer is facilitated by a data uploading utility, which automatically detects inserting media and assists to transfer the record data into a file folder in the personal computing devices.The present invention can be used for either training purpose or recording in situ behavior of player during actual games or events. Sufficient data recorded and analyzed during training can be used as reference performance data to compare the actual behavior of the player during the events. When the present invention is combined other recording devices for physiological data such as heart rate as well as user-determined action result, the player can recognize what happened during the events through post-analysis of the recorded behavior which can be helpful to modify strategy or improve training method for the player.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of behavior sensing and recording device. More specifically, the present invention is to measure and record full motion related signals on a part of putter. The preferred embodiment is comprised of one module of motion sensors, long term recording storage device for measured data, and battery. The recorded data is transferred through the storage device to personal computing devices or uploaded through internet for data analysis. The present invention also includes data analysis of each action of sensor attached to a golf putter as well as behavior changes during a whole game or event so that performance of players during the game or event can be analyzed to improve skills, strategy, and game management of the players.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Different types of highly sophisticated putting aids for golfer have been mostly focused on capturing action of players or golf putter during training session. Key ...

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Benefits of technology

"The invention is a small device that records data from motion sensors on a golf putter during a game. It uses accelerometers to measure the movement of the putter head without affecting the player's performance. The device can record information for multiple incidents or for an indefinite period of time. It is attached to the putter head and includes a control unit, motion sensor module, battery, display, and control buttons. The device can determine the orientation of the putter head using three spatial orientations and three linear translations. The recorded data can be transferred to personal computing devices and analyzed using standalone or web-based data analysis utilities. The device can be used for training or recording the behavior of the player during actual games or events. The recorded data can be used as reference performance data or to modify training methods."

Problems solved by technology

Movement of putter head is also affected by unnecessary tensions in golfer's body or muscle caused by various environmental and mental factors.

Any improper position or movement will result in the improper direction and movements of golf balls.

The in-field monitoring and recording of player's behavior have limitations in weight and size of this kind of motion sensing device.

Most previous motion sensing devices are rather bulky, and thus are not adequate to attach them to a part of putter to carry during a whole game.

In addition to the limitations in weight and size, a large capacity of storage media is required to record motion data measured during a whole game or event, which will generate a large amount of such data.

Although the devices may accurately measure motion of a golf club, it is not practical to carry the devices and store large amount of data generated by sensors during actual golf games.

However, this device does not have large capacity storage for the measured data during a full course of golf games.

However, these devices require special modification of a golf club as well as not practical to use in actual golf game.

None of above inventions satisfies all requirements of behavioral recording of movement of putter head during a full course of game.

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