Golf Distance Meter Playback Restriction and Mode Notification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Distance measuring devices with imaging capabilities used in golf can violate golf rules by allowing playback of recorded videos, which may impair fair play, and there is no way to ensure compliance with these rules without direct observation.
Innovation Solution
A distance measuring apparatus with an imaging unit, a distance measuring unit, a display unit, a recorder, a processor to prohibit image playback on the display, and a notification unit to indicate the restriction mode, ensuring compliance with golf rules by preventing playback and enabling fair play.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the playback function is provided to allow viewing of recorded images, then the usability and convenience of the device is improved, but the compliance with golf rules deteriorates and fair play is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The device dynamically switches between different operational modes (playback mode and restriction mode) based on detected conditions such as GPS location, time, or manual settings. The playback function is enabled only in appropriate contexts while being restricted in others, allowing the system to adapt its behavior to maintain compliance with golf rules while preserving usability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The restriction mode applies selectively to specific functions (e.g., playback of recorded images) while allowing other functions (e.g., distance measurement, live imaging) to continue operating normally. This localized restriction ensures that the harmful function is disabled without compromising the overall utility of the device during golf play.
2Reliability
If the playback function is disabled to ensure compliance with golf rules, then the reliability of fair play is improved, but the functionality and versatility of the device deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functions including distance measurement, imaging, recording, and playback, but implements selective enablement based on operational mode. In restriction mode, playback is disabled while other functions remain available. In playback mode, the full functionality including playback is enabled. This multi-functional design with conditional activation maintains versatility while ensuring compliance when required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting conditions (such as entering a golf course area via GPS, or manual mode selection) and automatically switching to restriction mode before any prohibited playback can occur. This preemptive action ensures compliance is maintained without requiring continuous user monitoring or intervention.
3Device complexity
If no indication is provided about the restriction mode status, then the device complexity is reduced, but the transparency and trust in the system deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses visual indicators such as LED lights or display screen changes to communicate the operational mode status. For example, a specific color or icon is displayed when restriction mode is active, providing clear visual feedback to the user and third parties about the playback restriction status without requiring complex text interfaces or additional hardware.
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
Ensures compliance with golf rules by preventing playback of recorded images and audio, allowing safe and fair use of the device during games, and providing visual indicators to confirm compliance.
Implementation Method 1
measure a distance to the object using a time from when light is irradiated onto the object to when reflected light from the object is received
Data Source
AI summary
A distance measuring apparatus includes an imaging unit configured to image an object, a distance measuring unit configured to measure a distance to the object using a time from when light is irradiated onto the object to when reflected light from the object is received, a display unit configured to display an image obtained by the imaging unit, a recorder configured to record the image, a processor configured to execute control to prohibit the image recorded in the recorder from being displayed on the display unit, and an notification unit configured to notify outside that the control is being executed.