Golf Club Sensor Module Encoding Impact Data in Pressure Waves
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an effective system to accurately and reliably monitor and analyze a golfer's performance during a round of golf, as existing solutions fail to provide real-time and comprehensive tracking of key metrics such as swing analysis and impact detection.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sensor module affixed to a golf club, which includes sensor circuitry, an electromechanical device, and control circuitry to detect impacts and generate modulated pressure waves encoding identification parameters, allowing for remote monitoring and analysis via an electronic device with an electroacoustic transducer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If sensor circuitry and electromechanical devices are integrated into the golf club, then measurement precision and reliability of impact detection are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines sensor circuitry, electromechanical devices, and control circuitry into an integrated sensor module that is embedded within the golf club head. This merging of multiple functional components into a single unified module improves measurement precision for impact detection while managing device complexity through integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor module serves multiple functions: detecting ball impact, generating acoustic signals, transmitting data wirelessly, and providing feedback to the golfer. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require separate devices, improving measurement capabilities while actually reducing overall system complexity.
2Productivity
If acoustic signals are generated and transmitted wirelessly in real-time, then productivity and speed of performance monitoring are improved, but use of energy increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system transmits data wirelessly in periodic bursts triggered by ball impact events rather than continuously. The sensor module monitors constantly but only activates transmission when an impact is detected, enabling real-time monitoring of relevant events while significantly reducing overall energy consumption compared to continuous transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The electromechanical device generates acoustic signals that can be detected by nearby electronic devices without requiring active wireless transmission in all conditions. This self-service capability allows the system to conserve energy by using passive acoustic communication when appropriate, while still providing real-time monitoring capability when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise tracking of golf club impacts and swing analysis, differentiating between clubs and providing detailed performance metrics, enhancing player feedback and data analysis.
Implementation Method 1
The electromechanical device is operable to generate a pressure wave that propagates through air
Implementation Method 2
The electroacoustic transducer operable to sense a pressure wave propagating through air and convert the pressure wave into an electrical signal
Data Source
AI summary
Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to various components of a system for monitoring and/or tracking a user's performance during an activity involving an instrument that is swung. Exemplary embodiments can include a sensor module configured to be secured to and/or embedded within the instrument. The sensor module can detect a swing event and/or an impact between the instrument and an object and can generate pressures waves that propagate through air. The pressure waves can include information or represent information about a use of the instrument and can be detected by an electronic device associated with the user, which can display the information, process the information, and/or transmit the information to a remote system. The pressure waves can be modulated to encode information within the pressure waves.