Augmented Reality Golf View Overlaying Distance Markers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current golf-related technologies, such as GPS aids and augmented reality applications, primarily focus on providing plan views and limited functions to golfers, which can be confusing and lack detailed real-time feedback during gameplay, failing to enhance the golfer's experience and strategy selection effectively.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a handheld device with GPS, camera, and processing capabilities to provide a perspective view of the golf hole from the golfer's position, overlaying augmented reality messages with distance information and personalized tips, allowing for better shot planning and club selection, and enabling features like contests and betting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If plan view GPS aids are used to provide distance information, then measurement precision is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to confusion during gameplay
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a 2D plan view representation to a 3D perspective view that overlays augmented reality distance markers directly onto the golfer's field of view. This dimensional change allows the golfer to perceive distance information in the natural spatial context of the golf hole, eliminating the confusion caused by abstract plan views while maintaining precise distance measurement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary augmented reality display layer that combines real-world visual information with digital distance markers. This intermediary layer overlays distance information onto the actual golf course view, allowing the golfer to process both the visual target and distance measurement simultaneously without switching between different display modes.
2Reliability
If limited function GPS aids are used to comply with USGA rules, then reliability is improved, but adaptability deteriorates due to limited functions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the display into multiple functional layers: a base layer for the golf course view, an intermediate layer for distance markers, and an optional layer for shot planning information. This segmentation allows the system to provide comprehensive functionality while maintaining compliance by keeping the primary distance measurement function simple and rule-compliant.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic display system that can adapt its functionality based on the golfer's needs and the situation. The system can provide basic distance information when required by rules, and optionally overlay additional shot planning tools, club selection advice, and hazard information when the golfer requests enhanced functionality.
3Ease of operation
If augmented reality messages are overlaid on perspective view, then ease of operation is improved through better situation awareness, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a multi-functional augmented reality system that can display various types of information (distance markers, hazard indicators, shot planning tools, club selection advice) using the same underlying technology stack. This universality allows the system to provide comprehensive situation awareness without proportionally increasing complexity, as the same hardware and software infrastructure supports multiple functions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the golfer's experience by providing clear, real-time perspective views and personalized feedback, improving shot planning and club selection, and expanding golf-related functions like contests and betting, thereby improving gameplay and engagement.
Implementation Method 1
a GPS receiver for determining the position of the device on said golf hole
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for viewing artificial reality (AR) messages on a golf course, where the messages are geo-referenced artificial reality words or symbols to indicate distances, tips, targets or other information to the golfer. Typically, the AR messages are geo-referenced to a fixed location on the golf hole, such as a hazard or green. Using the spectator's chosen location as the viewing origin, an artificial reality message or object is inserted into the golfer's perspective view of the golf hole. Outings and contests can be held even if the matches are separated by hours or days, and outcomes and information published to select groups or individuals.