Disc Golf Mini Marker With Visual Cues for Shot Preparation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional disc golf markers lack performance-enhancing features to support mental and physical preparation during gameplay, and existing electronic aids are impractical or non-compliant with PDGA rules.
Innovation Solution
A disc golf mini marker disc with integrated performance-enhancing cues, such as text or visual symbols, designed to prompt mental and physical actions, complying with PDGA standards and seamlessly integrated into gameplay.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional simple marker discs are used, then PDGA compliance and ease of manufacture are maintained, but player performance enhancement and mental preparation support are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The marker disc incorporates pre-printed performance cues and visual symbols that are prepared in advance during manufacturing. These cues are embedded into the disc design beforehand, allowing players to immediately access mental preparation tools without requiring additional setup or electronic devices during play.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses printed representations of performance cues and visual symbols on the marker disc surface. These graphical copies convey complex performance information in a simple, visual format that can be quickly perceived and processed by players during gameplay, avoiding the need for complex electronic displays.
2Reliability
If electronic systems with audible output are used, then motivational messages can be delivered, but PDGA compliance and hands-free operation are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces electronic audible output systems with visual mechanical cues printed directly on the marker disc. Instead of using speakers or audio devices that require power and handling, the system uses static visual symbols and text that can be perceived at a glance, eliminating the need for electronic components while maintaining performance enhancement functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The marker disc itself serves as an intermediary carrier of performance information. Rather than using electronic devices as intermediaries between the player and motivational messages, the disc physically bears the cues and symbols that mediate the connection between the player's visual perception and performance enhancement, enabling hands-free operation.
3Reliability
If performance-enhancing cues are integrated into the marker disc, then player performance and mental preparation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The marker disc design segments performance information into distinct visual cues and symbols that can be independently perceived. Each cue represents a specific performance concept or mental instruction, allowing players to selectively focus on relevant cues based on their current needs without being overwhelmed by a monolithic complex system.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes different colors and visual patterns on the marker disc to encode various performance cues. Color coding and visual differentiation allow multiple pieces of performance information to be conveyed through simple visual variations rather than complex text or electronic interfaces, maintaining design simplicity while enhancing functional capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A disc golf mini marker disc integrates performance-enhancing cues to improve mental and physical shot execution. Compliant with PDGA standards, the disc features text or visual symbols (e.g., prompts for focus, technique, or relaxation) on one or both surfaces, providing immediate guidance during lie marking. Cues can be tailored to disc golf shots (e.g., putting, driving) and may be fixed or modular. Made of durable materials, the disc requires no electronics, ensuring seamless gameplay integration. The invention enhances performance by delivering disc golf-specific prompts at critical moments, distinguishing it from conventional markers.