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Golf swing analysis method and apparatus

a golf swing and analysis method technology, applied in the field of golf swing analysis methods and equipment, can solve the problems of inability to see the swing, no real way to be sure what the golfer is doing, and inherently flawed feedback system, so as to achieve the effect of objectively evaluating the swing of the golfer

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-01-16
ZEROLINE GOLF
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The patent is about a new invention that helps golfers better evaluate their swing. The goal is to make it easier for golfers to hit the ball with more precision.

Problems solved by technology

Feedback can take many forms, but any feedback system that relies solely on a golfer's subjective evaluation of the swing is inherently flawed.
A golfer cannot see their swing, and so has no real way to be sure what they are doing.
The drawback of this approach is that the feedback ends when the lesson ends.
This approach, however, still suffers from a number of drawbacks.
Most golfers practice by themselves and therefore do not have the ability to easily use video.
Video allows the golfer to see what they are doing, but it does not necessarily help them understand what they are doing.
Video does not provide objective feedback, because the results still need to be subjectively evaluated.

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[0026]In the Figures, is shown a mobile device application that measures a golfer's hip mechanics during a golf swing to provide precise and relevant information back to the golfer. In particular, the device is a smart phone and more particular a smart phone running the Apple OS or Android operating system, or other similar systems and related devices. Of course, the invention is not necessarily so limited.

[0027]The swing analysis and resulting feedback and metrics information substantially overcomes the limitations of prior art device applications that rely on video or detached wireless sensors to record swing motion because of the following advantages:[0028]The present invention determines the impact point of the club and ball via sound detection using the device microphone. Specifically, the following swing metrics are dependent on measuring the point of ball impact:[0029]Impact hip angle[0030]Tempo[0031]Hip acceleration and deceleration[0032]Lateral motion[0033]Real time swing r...

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Abstract

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing utilizing a portable computing device such as a smart phone, wherein a golfer can wear the device and the device uses sensors to monitor swing motion, and more particularly monitor a golfer's hip mechanics during a golf swing.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims priority to and incorporates by reference U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 668,090 filed on Jul. 5, 2012.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]This invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing. In particular, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for analyzing a golf swing utilizing a portable computing device such as a smart phone, wherein a golfer can wear the device and the device uses sensors to monitor swing motion, and more particularly monitor a golfer's hip mechanics during a golf swing. Of course, a person of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the invention is not necessarily so limited.[0004]2. Background of the Invention[0005]Golf is an extremely popular sport worldwide. The popularity stems from a variety of reasons, including the difficulty of the game. Golfers of all levels enjoy the challenge of the game, which requires development of both athletic abil...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B24/00A63B69/36
CPCA63B24/0006A63B69/36G09B19/0038G16H20/30
Inventor BLAKE, STEVENFITZMAURICE, DEVINGIBBINGS, TOM
Owner ZEROLINE GOLF