Smart golf ball and a system for providing information on the quality of golf swings using it.

JP2026529035APending Publication Date: 2026-08-27
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Application Number
JP2025550572
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Priority Date
2024-07-24
Filing Date
2025-07-17
Publication Date
2026-08-27

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【0019】 このような本発明の実施形態によれば、パッティング時のゴルフボールの打点、速度、回転量、スリップ量、軌跡、移動距離、及び離隔角度を含むパッティング球質情報を取得し、取得したパッティング球質情報をユーザ端末を通じて提供することで、パッティング練習の効率を最大化できる効果がある。

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Abstract

The present invention provides a smart golf ball and a ball quality information provision system that transmits purged ball quality information of the smart golf ball to a user terminal. The smart golf ball includes a first protective cover having a coupling flange portion formed thereon, and a second protective cover having a coupling frame that is inserted into the coupling flange portion, and includes mounting portions configured to correspond to each other on the first and second protective covers, respectively; a control member attached to the mounting portion that generates movement information of the golf ball when the golf ball is struck; an impact absorbing member configured to surround the outer surface of the protective cover; and an outer shell configured to surround the impact absorbing member.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a smart golf ball and a golf swing ball quality information providing system using the same, which obtains putting ball quality information including the hitting point, speed, rotation amount, slip amount, trajectory, movement distance, and separation angle of the golf ball during putting and provides it through a user terminal, not only maximizing the efficiency of putting practice but also being able to more finely correct the user's golf swing posture, particularly the golf putting posture.

Background Art

[0002] Generally, putting in golf means the action of hitting a golf ball with a putter to put the golf ball into the hole cup on the green. The golfer aligns the head of the putter with the golf ball while gripping the grip of the putter for putting, then sets the direction in which the golf ball will roll considering the slope angle of the green, the direction of the hole cup, etc., and then hits the golf ball with the head so that the golf ball enters the hole provided on the green.

[0003] However, many amateur golfers cannot put accurately, resulting in the phenomenon of losing scores due to putting, and since the number of strokes can also be reduced by putting, it is regarded as even more important than driving.

[0004] For these reasons, a considerable amount of effort in golf practice is devoted to putting practice, and various auxiliary mechanisms have been proposed to support putting practice more efficiently.

[0005] / As an example, Patent Document 1: Korean Registered Patent No. 10-1644502 describes a golf ball characterized by comprising: a sensor module located in the center of the golf ball, comprising a gyroscope sensor, an accelerometer sensor, a power supply, a transmitting chip that receives signals from the gyroscope sensor and the accelerometer sensor and transmits them to a smartphone, and an electronic circuit; a cushioning material made of silicone material surrounding the sensor module; a capsule made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic surrounding the cushioning material; a core made of soft carbonized cork surrounding the capsule; a mantle made of a composite material of long fiber reinforced thermo-fired resin containing carbon fibers surrounding the core; a cover made of soft urethane surrounding the mantle; and a wire extending outward from the center and connected to the transmitting chip to smoothly transmit signals from the transmitting chip located in the center of the golf ball to a smartphone located outside the golf ball, and an antenna installed on the underside of the cover and connected to the wire.

[0006] However, according to the aforementioned prior art documents, the antenna is configured to be inserted into a cover corresponding to the outer casing of a golf ball, which presents a problem as it is extremely vulnerable to external impacts.

[0007] Furthermore, according to the aforementioned prior art documents, since the cushioning material and capsule, and the capsule and core are constructed using a simple adhesive method, when an impact exceeding a certain force is applied, the adhesive force decreases, and a separation space is created between each component making up the golf ball. As a result, the direction of impact of the golf ball is determined by the separation space formed inside the golf ball when it is struck, regardless of the golfer's swing posture, which means that it is not possible to provide reliable data on the direction and force of impact of the golf ball.

[0008] Here, the applicant has filed and registered a smart golf ball trajectory information provision system, such as Patent Document 2: Registered Korean Patent No. 10-2685033, which generates and provides information on the movement trajectory of a struck golf ball to a user terminal, thereby improving the efficiency of putting practice. However, even in this system, since multiple pressure sensors are formed only on certain surfaces, there is a problem in that if the golf ball is not accurately struck on the part where the pressure sensor is located when it is struck, it is difficult to provide precise data on the movement trajectory of the struck golf ball. [Prior art documents] [Patent Documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Registered Patent No. 10-1644502 of the Republic of Korea [Patent Document 2] Registered Patent No. 10-2685033 of the Republic of Korea [Overview of the Initiative] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0010] To solve these problems, the present invention was devised based on the aforementioned background technology and aims to provide a smart golf ball and a golf swing ball quality information provision system that utilizes it, which not only maximizes the efficiency of putting practice but also allows for more precise correction of the user's golf swing posture, especially their golf putting posture, by acquiring putting ball quality information, including the point of impact, speed, spin, slip, trajectory, distance traveled, and separation angle of the golf ball during putting, and providing the acquired putting ball quality information via a user terminal. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving such problems, a protective cover 100 includes a first protective cover 102 having a coupling flange portion 120 formed thereon, and a second protective cover 104 having a coupling frame 124 inserted into the coupling flange portion 120, and includes mounting portions 130 configured to correspond to each other on the first and second protective covers 102 and 104, respectively; a control member 400 mounted on the mounting portion 130 and generating information on the movement of the golf ball when the golf ball is struck; an impact absorbing member 200 configured to surround the outer surface of the protective cover 100; and an outer shell 300 configured to surround the impact absorbing member 200.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control member 400 is characterized by including a control board 440 which includes a first control board 442 comprising a battery 450; a charging coil 410 that is charged by a wireless charging method; a connection housing 420 that connects the charging coil 410 to the battery 450; a second control board 444 which is connected to the first control board 442 and comprises a communication module 470 that transmits the movement information collected by the sensor unit 460 to the ball quality information provision system 500, and a control unit 480; and an antenna 430 which is connected to the control board 440 and transmits the movement information of the golf ball transmitted to the control board 440 to the ball quality information provision system 500.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting portion 130 is configured in the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 respectively and includes a board fixing groove 132 into which the first and second control boards 442 and 444 are mounted; a battery fixing portion 134 formed at a distance below the board fixing groove 132 and supporting the battery 450 for mounting and fixing; a coil mounting portion 136 configured at a predetermined distance above the board fixing groove 132 and for fixing the charging coil 410; and a coil mounting support portion 138 extending from the inner circumferential surfaces of the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 and in close contact with the lower surface of the charging coil 410.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 are characterized in that they include cover fixing grooves 142, which are configured on both upper sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the first protective cover 102 and on both lower sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the second protective cover 104, cover fixing pins 144, which are configured on both lower sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the first protective cover 102 and on both upper sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the second protective cover 104, a connecting rib 148 which is configured on the cover fixing groove 142 formed in the first protective cover 102 and the cover fixing pins 144 formed in the second protective cover 104 and has a through hole formed in the center, a battery support rib 146 which is configured on the cover fixing groove 142 formed in the second protective cover 104 and fixes the battery 450, and a housing fixing portion 150 which is configured below the connecting rib 148 and to which the connecting housing 420 is connected and fixed.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the shock-absorbing member 200 is characterized by being a composite rubber in which niodium polybutadiene (NdBR), zinc oxide (ZnO), a rubber crosslinking agent, an organic peroxide, and a compound are blended in a certain weight ratio.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor unit 460 is characterized by comprising a 3-axis gyro sensor 462, a 3-axis acceleration sensor 464, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor 466.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a golf swing ball quality information provision system using a smart golf ball comprises a control member 400 that generates golf ball movement information via a 3-axis gyro sensor 462, a 3-axis acceleration sensor 464, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor 466 when the golf ball is struck, a first protective cover 102 having a coupling flange portion 120 formed thereon, a second protective cover 104 having a coupling frame 124 inserted into the coupling flange portion 120, and a protective cover 100 which is configured in a manner corresponding to the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 respectively and includes a mounting portion 130 to which the control member 400 is attached, and the protective cover 10 A smart golf ball comprising an impact-absorbing member 200 configured to surround the outer surface of the 0 and an outer shell 300 configured to surround the impact-absorbing member 200; a ball quality information providing system 500 that receives movement information of the smart golf ball from the control member 400, analyzes the received movement information of the golf ball to generate and transmit putting ball quality information including the point of impact, speed, amount of spin, amount of slip, trajectory, distance traveled, and separation angle of the golf ball; and a user terminal 600 connected to a network with the ball quality information providing system 500, which receives and displays the putting ball quality information transmitted from the ball quality information providing system 500.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ball quality information provision system 500 stores the generated putting ball quality information, and when putting ball quality information is generated for the same user terminal 600, it generates comparative putting ball quality information by comparing it with the previous putting ball quality information, and when the comparative putting ball quality information is accumulated a certain number of times or more, it analyzes it to generate a change value for the smart golf ball and transmits it to the user terminal 600. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to such an embodiment of the present invention, by acquiring putting ball quality information including the hitting point, speed, rotation amount, slip amount, trajectory, movement distance, and separation angle of the golf ball during putting, and providing the acquired putting ball quality information through a user terminal, there is an effect of maximizing the efficiency of putting practice.

[0020] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, by providing putting ball quality analysis information for the provided putting ball quality information, there is an effect of more finely correcting the user's golf swing posture, particularly the golf putting posture.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0021] [Figure 1] It is an exploded perspective view showing a smart golf ball according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a view showing a protective cover and a control member of a smart golf ball according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional view showing a protective cover of a smart golf ball according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a cross-sectional view showing a protective cover of a smart golf ball according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] It is a block diagram showing a ball quality information providing system for a golf swing using a smart golf ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0022] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail while referring to the accompanying drawings. First, when referring numerals are attached to the components of each drawing, the same components are given the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown on other drawings.

[0023] Furthermore, in describing the present invention, the technical terms used are used solely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. If a specific description of a relevant well-known configuration or function is deemed to obscure the gist of the invention, such detailed description will be omitted. In addition, general terms used in describing the present invention are to be interpreted in accordance with their predefined meanings or in the context, and will not be interpreted as having an overly narrowed meaning. If a technical term used is incorrect and does not accurately express the spirit of the invention, it will be understood as being replaced with a technical term that can be correctly understood by those skilled in the art.

[0024] The embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] As shown in the figure, the smart golf ball of the present invention comprises a control member 400 connected to a ball quality information provision system 500 and a network to collect golf ball movement information including the angular velocity, acceleration, and direction of movement of the golf ball; a protective cover 100 in which the control member 400 is installed to prevent damage or breakage caused by the impact generated when the golf ball is struck; an impact absorbing member 200 configured to surround the outer surface of the protective cover 100 and to absorb impact transmitted from the outside of the golf ball; and an outer shell 300 configured to surround the impact absorbing member 200 and formed in the same shape as the outer shape of the golf ball.

[0026] Here, the protective cover 100 is composed of first and second protective covers 102 and 104, which are formed in corresponding shapes to each other and each has a dome-shaped form, and includes a mounting portion 130 which is configured in a form corresponding to the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 and to which the control member 400 is attached.

[0027] The first protective cover 102 has a connecting flange portion 120 that extends from the tip portion side to which the tip portion of the second protective cover 104 is placed, and the tip portion of the second protective cover 104 is placed on the tip portion side to which the first protective cover 102 and the second protective cover 104 are connected.

[0028] On the other hand, the second protective cover 104 is configured such that the mounting portions 130 formed on the first protective cover 102 correspond to each other. A connecting frame 124 is formed on the tip end that connects to the first protective cover 102, which is inserted into the connecting flange portion 120 of the first protective cover 102 to connect the first and second protective covers 102 and 104.

[0029] Here, the second protective cover 104 may be further configured with a plurality of coupling support protrusions 126 that protrude along the outer circumferential surface of the coupling frame 124 at predetermined intervals, and which support the coupling frame 124 and the coupling flange portion 120 so as to be tightly coupled to each other.

[0030] In addition, the second protective cover 104 can be configured with a filling portion 110, which is formed in a predetermined groove shape on the outer circumferential surface of the tip end and filled with a filler made of the same material as the shock-absorbing member 200, so that the protective cover 100 and the shock-absorbing member 200 can be joined together in close contact.

[0031] The mounting portion 130 has board fixing grooves 132 formed on both sides of its inner circumferential surface, so that the control board 440 of the control member 400 can be inserted and fixed into it.

[0032] Here, the board fixing groove 132 is configured so that the first and second control boards 442 and 444 of the control board 440, which will be described later, are mounted so as to be separated by a predetermined distance.

[0033] Such a mounting portion 130 is configured to stably maintain a tight connection between the first and second protective covers 102 and 104, and includes a cover fixing groove 142 and a cover fixing pin 144 that are joined in a fitting-type connection.

[0034] Here, the cover fixing groove 142 is configured to be spaced apart from both upper sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the first protective cover 102. Also, the cover fixing groove 142 is configured to be spaced apart from both lower sides of the board fixing groove 132 formed in the second protective cover 104.

[0035] The cover fixing pins 144 are configured to be spaced apart from both lower sides of the board fixing grooves 132 formed in the first protective cover 102, and spaced apart from both upper sides of the board fixing grooves 132 formed in the second protective cover 104.

[0036] Furthermore, the cover fixing groove 142 formed in the first protective cover 102 and the cover fixing pin 144 formed in the second protective cover 104 are configured with connecting ribs 148 having cable through holes in their centers through which power cables and the like pass, so that the connecting housing 420 is electrically connected to the charging coil 410, which will be described later.

[0037] Furthermore, a battery support rib 146 is provided in the cover fixing groove 142 formed in the second protective cover 104. This rib extends to one side adjacent to the battery 450, ensuring that both outer surfaces of the battery 450 are in close contact with the battery 450, thereby supporting the battery 450 so that it is stably fixed to the mounting portion 130.

[0038] Here, the mounting portion 130 is formed with a battery fixing portion 134 that is spaced apart from the lower part of the board fixing groove 132 and supports the battery 450 so that it is mounted and fixed.

[0039] Furthermore, the mounting portion 130 includes a coil mounting portion 136 configured to be spaced a predetermined distance apart from the upper part of the board fixing groove 132, particularly the upper part of the connecting rib 148, and which supports the charging coil 410 of the control member 400 so as to be fixed in place, and a coil mounting support portion 138 which is formed to extend from the inner circumferential surface of the first and second protective covers 102 and 104 toward the center, and which is in close contact with the lower surface of the charging coil 410.

[0040] Furthermore, the mounting portion 130 has a housing fixing portion 150 formed on the lower surface of the connecting rib 148, which supports the control member 400 so as to be coupled to and fixed to the upper surface of the connecting housing 420.

[0041] The protective cover 100 of the present invention, configured in this manner, is made of polyamide material, but is not limited thereto.

[0042] The shock-absorbing member 200 is made of an elastic rubber material and is formed in a spherical shape to surround the protective cover 100, playing a role in minimizing the transmission of external impacts from the golf ball to the protective cover 100.

[0043] Such shock-absorbing member 200 can be made of a composite rubber material.

[0044] Here, the composite rubber may be a rubber in which niodium polybutadiene (NdBR), zinc oxide (ZnO), a rubber crosslinking agent, an organic peroxide, and a compound are blended in a certain weight ratio.

[0045] In the present invention, the viscosity of niodium polybutadiene is limited to 60, but the invention is not limited thereto.

[0046] Furthermore, rubber crosslinking agents are used to enhance elasticity, strength, and durability during rubber processing, and in this invention, ZDA and Zn-st are used.

[0047] Alternatively, Trigonox 29 / 40 from Trigonox Corporation may be used as the organic peroxide.

[0048] The compound may also be Compound Mooney (FMB).

[0049] The outer shell 300 is configured to surround the outer surface of the shock-absorbing member 200, and is made of a material in which ionomer and titanium oxide are blended in a certain weight ratio, and is configured to have the outer shape of a normal golf ball.

[0050] The control unit 400 collects golf ball movement information, including angular velocity, acceleration, and direction of movement, when the smart golf ball of the present invention is struck, and transmits the collected movement information to the ball quality information provision system 500, which not only maximizes the efficiency of putting practice but also allows for more detailed correction of the user's golf swing posture, particularly the golf putting posture. The control unit 400 comprises a charging coil 410, a connection housing 420, an antenna 430, a control board 440, and a battery 450.

[0051] The charging coil 410 is configured to be charged wirelessly and is configured to be electrically connected to the connecting housing 420 via a power cable.

[0052] The connecting housing 420 is configured to connect the charging coil 410 and the battery 450, and to transmit electrical energy supplied via the charging coil 410 to the battery 450 for charging.

[0053] The antenna 430 is connected to the control board 440, and the control board 440 transmits golf ball movement information to the ball quality information provision system 500, thus including a standard wireless communication module.

[0054] The control board 440 includes a first control board 442 which comprises a sensor unit 460 that collects golf ball movement information, and a second control board 444 which is connected to the first control board 442 and transmits the movement information collected by the sensor unit 460 to the ball quality information provision system 500.

[0055] The first control board 442 consists of a sensor unit 460 which includes a gyro sensor 462 that measures the angular velocity of the golf ball with respect to its rotation angle per hour when the smart golf ball of the present invention is struck, an acceleration sensor 464 that measures the acceleration of the golf ball, and a geomagnetic sensor 466 that collects information regarding the direction and orientation of the golf ball's movement.

[0056] Here, the sensor unit 460 consists of a 3-axis accelerometer, a 3-axis gyroscope, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, and transmits the measured information to the second control board 444.

[0057] The second control board 444 includes a communication module 470 that transmits golf ball movement information measured by the sensor unit 460 to the ball quality information provision system 500 under the control of the control unit 480, and a control unit 480 that controls whether or not the sensor unit 460 is driven, receives golf ball movement information transmitted from the sensor unit 460, and provides the received movement information to the ball quality information provision system 500 via the communication module 470.

[0058] Here, the control unit 480 checks whether a wireless communication connection is established with the ball quality information provision system 500. If wireless communication is established, it sends a drive confirmation request signal for the sensor unit 460 via the communication module 470. If a drive approval signal is received, it controls the sensor unit 460 to enable it to drive.

[0059] Here, the control unit 480 can request information on the movement of the golf ball after the sensor unit 460 has been driven. If this information on the movement of the golf ball is above a certain value, it can request the ball quality information provision system 500 to verify whether or not there is an error in the sensor unit 460.

[0060] On the other hand, the control board 440 can be further configured with a board connector 446 that connects the first and second control boards 442 and 444 to it and performs data transmission and reception for these first and second control boards 442 and 444.

[0061] At the same time, the battery 450 supplies power to the first and second control boards 442 and 444.

[0062] On the other hand, the golf swing ball quality information provision system 500 using the smart golf ball of the present invention receives movement information of the smart golf ball from the control member 400, analyzes the received movement information of the golf ball to generate putting ball quality information, and transmits the generated putting ball quality information to the user terminal 600, as shown in Figure 5.

[0063] Such a ball quality information provision system 500 is configured to be able to communicate wirelessly via a communication module 470 to a control unit 480 configured on the second control board 444 of the control member 400, and is connected to a user terminal 600 via a network to generate and provide the user's putting ball quality information.

[0064] This ball quality information provision system 500 receives golf ball movement information from the control unit 480, generates putting ball quality information for the smart golf ball, and transmits it to the user terminal 600.

[0065] Here, putting ball quality information includes the point of impact, speed, spin, slip, trajectory, distance traveled, and separation angle of the golf ball.

[0066] Furthermore, the ball quality information provision system 500 stores the generated putting ball quality information, and when putting ball quality information is generated for the same user terminal 600, it generates comparative putting ball quality information by comparing it with the previous putting ball quality information. When the comparative putting ball quality information is accumulated more than a certain number of times, it can analyze this information to generate a change value for the smart golf ball and transmit it to the user terminal 600.

[0067] Such a ball quality information provision system 500 can send a request signal transmitted from the control unit 480 to the user terminal 600 to request an approval signal corresponding to the request signal.

[0068] The user terminal 600 is connected to the ball quality information provision system 500 via a network, and the putting ball quality information generated when the smart golf ball is struck is transmitted from the ball quality information provision system 500 and displayed.

[0069] Such a user terminal 600 can classify the generated putting ball quality information into categories and display each category individually.

[0070] Furthermore, the user terminal 600 is configured to display each piece of information included in the putting ball quality information transmitted from the ball quality information provision system 500 in a graph. When displayed in graph format, it is configured to overlay the accumulated putting ball quality information, allowing users to check the amount of change in the putting ball quality information of the smart golf ball.

[0071] On the other hand, the communication module 470 and the network connected to the communication module 470 described in the present invention refer to a connection structure that enables information exchange between each node, such as multiple terminals and servers. Examples of such communication modules 470 and networks include, but are not limited to, RF, 3GPP® (3rd Generation Partnership Project) networks, LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks, 5GPP (5th Generation Partnership Project) networks, WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access) networks, the Internet, LAN (Local Area Network), Wireless LAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WAN (Wide Area Network), PAN (Personal Area Network), Bluetooth® (Bluetooth) networks, NFC networks, satellite broadcasting networks, analog broadcasting networks, and DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) networks.

[0072] The user terminal 600 of the present invention, configured in this manner, is connected to a network with the ball quality information provision system 500. An application or web server is built as a means for displaying data transmitted from the ball quality information provision system 500 and transmitting input information to the ball quality information provision system 500. This may include not only general PCs such as desktop or notebook computers, but also mobile terminals such as smartphones and tablet PCs.

[0073] The above description is merely illustrative of the technical concept of the present invention, and any person with ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein are for illustrative purposes only, not to limit the technical concept of the present invention, and the scope of the technical concept of the present invention is not limited by such embodiments. The scope of protection of the present invention should be interpreted in accordance with the following claims, and all technical concepts within an equivalent scope are included in the scope of the rights of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0074] 100: Protective cover 102: First protective cover 104: Second protective cover 110: Filling section 120: Joint flange section 124: Combined Frame 126: Connection support protrusion 130: Mounting part 132: Board fixing groove 134: Battery mounting section 136: Coil mounting section 138: Coil mounting support section 142: Cover fixing groove 144: Cover fixing pin 146: Battery support rib 148: Connecting Ribs 150: Housing fixing part 200: Impact absorbing material 300: Hull 400: Control component 410: Charging coil 420: Connection Housing 430: Antenna 440: Control board 442: First control board 444: Second control board 446: Board Connector 450: Battery 460: Sensor Unit 462: Gyroscope sensor 464: Accelerometer 466: Compassionate Sensor 470: Communication module 480: Control Unit 500: Ball Quality Information Provision System 600: User terminal

Claims

1. A protective cover comprising a first protective cover having a coupling flange portion formed thereon, and a second protective cover comprising a coupling frame inserted into the coupling flange portion, and the first and second protective covers each comprising mounting portions configured in a manner corresponding to each other, A control member is attached to the mounting portion and generates information about the movement of the golf ball when the golf ball is struck, An impact-absorbing member configured to surround the outer surface of the protective cover, It includes an outer shell configured to surround the aforementioned shock-absorbing member, The control member is Battery and A charging coil that charges using a wireless charging method, A connection housing for connecting the charging coil to the battery, A control board including a first control board comprising a sensor unit for collecting golf ball movement information, and a second control board connected to the first control board and comprising a communication module and control unit for transmitting the movement information collected by the sensor unit to a ball quality information provision system, Includes an antenna connected to the control board, which transmits golf ball movement information transmitted from the control board to the ball quality information provision system. A smart golf ball characterized by the following features.

2. The aforementioned mounting portion is The first and second protective covers each have board fixing grooves into which the first and second control boards are mounted, A battery fixing portion is formed at a distance from the lower part of the board fixing groove and supports the battery so that it is placed and fixed, A coil mounting section is provided above the board fixing groove, configured to be spaced apart at a predetermined distance, and the charging coil is fixed therein. Includes a coil mounting support portion that extends from the inner circumferential surface of the first and second protective covers and into close contact with the lower surface of the charging coil. The smart golf ball according to claim 1.

3. The first and second protective covers include: Cover fixing grooves are formed on both upper sides of the board fixing groove formed in the first protective cover and on both lower sides of the board fixing groove formed in the second protective cover, Cover fixing pins are provided on both lower sides of the board fixing groove formed in the first protective cover, and on both upper sides of the board fixing groove formed in the second protective cover, The first protective cover has a cover fixing groove formed therein, and the second protective cover has a cover fixing pin formed therein, and the connecting rib has a through hole formed in the center, A battery support rib is provided in a cover fixing groove formed in the second protective cover to fix the battery, The lower part of the connecting rib includes a housing fixing portion to which the connecting housing is joined and secured. The smart golf ball according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned shock-absorbing member is a composite rubber in which niodium polybutadiene (NdBR), zinc oxide (ZnO), a rubber crosslinking agent, an organic peroxide, and a compound are blended in a certain weight ratio. The smart golf ball according to claim 1.

5. The sensor unit consists of a 3-axis gyro sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor. The smart golf ball according to claim 1.

6. A system for providing information on the ball quality of a golf swing using a smart golf ball, A smart golf ball comprising: a control member that generates movement information of a golf ball via a 3-axis gyro sensor, a 3-axis accelerometer, and a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor when the golf ball is struck; a first protective cover having a coupling flange portion formed thereon; a second protective cover having a coupling frame inserted into the coupling flange portion; and a protective cover configured to correspond to the first and second protective covers respectively, including a mounting portion to which the control member is attached; an impact absorbing member configured to surround the outer surface of the protective cover; and an outer shell configured to surround the impact absorbing member; A ball quality information provision system that receives movement information of a smart golf ball from the control member, analyzes the received movement information of the golf ball, generates putting ball quality information including the point of impact, speed, amount of spin, amount of slip, trajectory, distance traveled, and separation angle of the golf ball, and transmits it. A user terminal connected to the aforementioned ball quality information provision system and network, which receives and displays the putting ball quality information transmitted from the aforementioned ball quality information provision system, including A golf swing ball quality information provision system utilizing smart golf balls, characterized by the following features.

7. The ball quality information provision system stores the generated putting ball quality information, and when putting ball quality information is generated for the same user terminal, it generates comparative putting ball quality information by comparing it with the previous putting ball quality information, and when the comparative putting ball quality information is accumulated more than a certain number of times, it analyzes it to generate a change value for the smart golf ball and sends it to the user terminal. A golf swing ball quality information provision system using the smart golf ball described in claim 6.

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