Automatic audio adjustment system for a golf cart

Abstract

To provide an idea of an automatic sound adjusting system for a golf cart capable of automatically reproducing and stopping sound information and adjusting it to a proper sound volume.SOLUTION: A device 1 and an automatic voice adjustment system 2 for a golf cart are connected by radio communication, and music and voice are manually reproduced from a speaker 3 of the system 2. A GPS signal is always transmitted from the system 2 to the cloud 4, and the position information of the golf cart 5 is confirmed and processed on the cloud 4. When it is determined from the position information that the golf cart 5 is close to the sound reproduction prohibited area or is close to another golf cart 5 ' to which the system 2 ' is attached, the system 2 automatically stops the music or sound or reduces the volume according to an instruction from the cloud 4. When the golf cart 5 is far from the sound reproduction prohibited area or far from another golf cart 5 ' to which the same system 2 ' is attached, the music or sound is automatically reproduced or the volume is increased to the basic volume according to the instruction from the cloud 4 in the same manner.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an automatic sound adjustment system for golf carts that can automatically start and stop music or sound, or adjust the volume appropriately under certain conditions. [Background technology]

[0002] As a premise, under Rule 14-3a of the Rules of Golf, the use of artificial devices to listen to music or broadcasts while making a stroke or for extended periods of time may result in disciplinary action being taken against the rules, regardless of whether headphones are used. Therefore, it is advisable to listen to music in appropriate places and at appropriate times while playing golf (including while traveling on the course). Conventional devices are installed on golf carts, connect wirelessly to various devices, and can play and stop music or audio at appropriate volumes (see, for example, Non-Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Non-patent literature]

[0003] [Non-Patent Document 1] “ClubCar, PERSONAL GOLF CART ACCESSORIES, PREMIUM SOUND BAR”, [online], [Retrieved July 9, 2023], Internet <URL:https: / / www.clubcar.com / en-jp / club-car-accessories / personal-golf-cart-accessories / golf-cart-bluetooth-sound-bar> Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, with conventional devices, music and sound playback and volume control are only possible manually on a device wirelessly connected to the attached sound generator. Therefore, playing music during a stroke or playing music for extended periods to aid play is left to the player's discretion. Because golf facilities and competition committees cannot accurately determine whether music or sound playback violates the Rules, the use of conventional sound generators could lead to violations of Rule 14-3a and to trouble or disruption between players. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] Regardless of the operation of the device connected to the golf cart automatic sound control system via wireless communication, the present invention automatically stops music or sounds or lowers the volume in sound-prohibited areas, such as areas where strokes are expected to be made (tee grounds and greens) or areas where music is expected to be played for long periods (clubhouses), based on the exchange of GPS information between the golf cart automatic sound control system and the cloud. Similarly, if the exchange of GPS information between the golf cart automatic sound control system and the cloud and the wireless communication between golf cart automatic sound control systems determine that the golf carts are close to each other, the system can automatically stop music or sounds or lower the volume. If a golf cart is located outside the sound-prohibited areas or if the golf carts are further away than a certain distance, the system automatically plays music or sounds or increases the volume to the base volume. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] By turning off or lowering the volume of music and sounds when a golf cart is in a sound-restricted area or when the golf cart is too close, music and sounds can be played appropriately without violating Rule 14-3a of Golf. This also helps to ensure that other players are not disturbed, and contributes to maintaining good manners among players, as well as the overall order of golf and the dignity of the sport as a gentleman's game. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] 1 is a basic overview of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a basic overview of the present invention of the processing when playing music. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a basic outline diagram of the present invention for normal processing. [Figure 4] This is a basic overview of the present invention as Kurt approached. [Figure 5] This is a basic overview of the present invention when the cart moves away from the approaching state. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a basic overview of the present invention when the cart approaches an area where the volume is reduced (such as a tee shot area). [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a basic overview of the present invention when the cart leaves an area where the volume is reduced (such as a tee shot area). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] The automatic sound control system 2 for a golf cart is incorporated into a speaker 3 that reproduces music or sound.

[0009] Cloud 4 has: ● Recording unit A that sequentially records the position information of each golf cart 5, 5' via GPS Recording section B records information about golf course audio-restricted areas ● Comparison section that compares recording section A and recording section B ● A control unit that controls the volume of the speaker of the golf cart when the comparison unit determines that the golf cart 5, 5' and the sound reproduction prohibited area are within a predetermined distance.

[0010] The device 1 and the automatic sound adjustment system 2 for golf carts are connected by wireless communication, and music or voice is manually played on the speaker 3 in which the automatic sound adjustment system 2 for golf carts is built.

[0011] The location information of the golf cart 5 is confirmed on the cloud 4, and if the distance to the sound playback prohibited area is within a predetermined distance, an instruction is issued from the cloud 4 to lower the volume of the music or sound played from the speaker 3 of the automatic sound adjustment system for golf carts 2. The automatic sound adjustment system for golf carts 2 follows the instruction and automatically lowers the volume played from the speaker 3. If the golf cart moves beyond the predetermined distance, the system automatically increases the volume to the basic volume.

[0012] If the distance between the golf cart 5 and the sound-reproduction-prohibited zone becomes even shorter and the golf cart 5 approaches the sound-reproduction-prohibited zone, or if the golf cart 5 is present within the sound-reproduction-prohibited zone, an instruction is issued from the cloud 4 to stop the music or sound being emitted from the speaker 3 of the golf cart automatic sound adjustment system 2. The golf cart automatic sound adjustment system 2 follows the instruction and performs an operation to automatically stop the music or sound. If the golf cart 5 moves away from the specified distance of the sound-reproduction-prohibited zone while the music or sound is stopped, the music or sound is automatically played and the volume is increased to the basic volume.

[0013] Similarly, when the distance between the golf cart 5 and the golf cart 5' equipped with the golf cart automatic sound control system 2' is within a predetermined distance, an instruction is sent from the cloud to lower the volume of the music or voice played from the speaker 3 of the golf cart automatic sound control system 2. The golf cart automatic sound control system 2 follows the instruction and automatically lowers the volume from the speaker 3. When the golf carts 5, 5' move away from each other beyond the predetermined distance, the volume is automatically increased to the basic volume.

[0014] When the distance between the golf cart 5' equipped with the golf cart automatic sound control system 2' and the golf cart 5 becomes even shorter and each golf cart 5 approaches the golf cart 5', an instruction is issued from the cloud 4 to stop the music or sound being emitted from the speaker 3 of the golf cart automatic sound control system 2. The golf cart automatic sound control system 2 follows the instruction and performs an operation to automatically stop the music or sound. When the golf cart 5 moves away from the golf cart 5' beyond the predetermined distance while the music or sound is stopped, the music or sound is automatically played and the volume is increased to the basic volume.

[0015] The golf cart automatic sound adjustment systems 2 and 2' also confirm the distance to each other via wireless communication, and when they are within a predetermined distance, they automatically lower the volume from the speakers 3 and 3'. When the distance decreases further and they get closer, the music and sound are automatically stopped.

[0016] When the distance between the golf cart automatic sound adjustment system 2 and 2' exceeds a predetermined distance, the volume from the speakers 3, 3' is automatically increased to the basic volume. When the music or sound is stopped, the music or sound is played and then the volume is increased to the basic volume.

Claims

1. An automatic audio adjustment system for golf carts that automatically plays / stops music or audio from a device connected to the control board via wireless communication and adjusts the volume appropriately on the control board, and is characterized by having a control board that constantly transmits GPS signals to the cloud, receives volume adjustment instructions from the cloud, and automatically adjusts the speaker volume.

2. The automatic audio control system for golf carts described in claim 1, wherein tee grounds and greens, which are places where strokes are expected to be made, and clubhouses, which are places where music is expected to be played for long periods of time, are designated as audio playback prohibited areas in accordance with Golf Rule 14-3a, in which the playback of said music or audio by the automatic audio control system for golf carts is prohibited.

3. As an additional function of the automatic sound adjustment system for golf carts, the system has the ability to control the volume from the system speakers when golf carts equipped with the system are within a certain distance via wireless communication.

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