Real-Time Golf Ballistics Computation via Atmospheric Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in improving their technique due to the unavailability and high cost of professional instruction, and existing methods fail to accurately account for varying atmospheric conditions affecting golf ball trajectories.
Innovation Solution
A system and method using real-time ballistic computations on a mobile device, incorporating player profile data and atmospheric conditions to predict golf ball distances, which includes a launch monitor and laser range finder for data collection and processing, allowing for personalized and location-independent golfing improvements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If professional instruction is used to improve golf technique, then golfing accuracy is improved, but cost and availability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables golfers to self-instruct by providing them with real-time ballistic computation results and swing analysis data. The mobile device processes atmospheric conditions and player metrics to generate actionable feedback, eliminating the need for external professional instructors while maintaining improvement capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of human instruction with an automated computational system. Ballistic computations are performed using software algorithms that process sensor data and atmospheric measurements, substituting the human expert's analytical function with machine-based calculations
2Device complexity
If existing methods are used to predict golf ball distance, then simplicity is maintained, but accuracy deteriorates due to ignoring atmospheric conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple data sources including atmospheric sensors (temperature, humidity, pressure), player metrics from wearables, and launch monitor data into a unified ballistic computation model. This integration allows accurate distance prediction while maintaining a single mobile device interface for the user
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates dynamic atmospheric parameters (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind) into the ballistic computation equations. These parameters are continuously updated and fed into the prediction algorithm, allowing the system to adapt to changing environmental conditions and maintain accuracy
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive data collection equipment is used to improve measurement accuracy, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and cost worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device serves multiple functions: it collects atmospheric data via built-in sensors, receives player metrics from external wearables, processes ballistic computations, and provides feedback. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate specialized equipment into a single universal platform
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile device acts as an intermediary that interfaces with various data sources (atmospheric sensors, wearables, launch monitors) and translates their outputs into unified ballistic computation inputs. This intermediary role simplifies the system architecture by providing a single point of integration rather than requiring direct connections between all components
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AI summary
In some aspects, the disclosure is directed to methods and systems for determining ballistics of golf balls in different atmospheric conditions. The system can receive a set of characteristics for a plurality of golf swings of a golf ball under baseline atmospheric condition. The system can generating a player profile comprising an average of each of the set of characteristics for the plurality of golf swings. The system can identify a second atmospheric conditions different from the baseline atmospheric conditions. The system can calculate a predicted distance traveled by the golf ball if hit by a golf swing under the second atmospheric conditions. The system can present, in a graphical user interface, the predicted distance traveled by the golf ball under the second atmospheric conditions.