Golf Scoring Module for GNSS-Based Ball Location Verification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf tournament scoring systems face challenges in accurately managing and verifying large volumes of scoring data collected from various tracking systems, particularly in environments where multiple players are playing simultaneously, leading to inconsistencies and difficulties in associating location and stroke data with the correct players.
Innovation Solution
A scoring module comprising a score management device, object detection device, and location device, which utilizes GPS and laser range finders to determine ball locations, integrates with tracking systems to validate and manage scoring data, and allows users to verify, modify, or enter missing data through a user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple tracking systems are used to collect scoring data simultaneously, then the quantity of scoring data increases, but the reliability and accuracy of associating data with correct players decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the golf course into multiple zones with geofence boundaries and assigns specific tracking systems to monitor specific zones. This segmentation allows multiple tracking systems to operate simultaneously without data confusion, as each system's data is geographically bounded and associated with specific players within that zone.
Solution Approach 2:
A central server acts as an intermediary that receives data from multiple tracking systems, validates the data using geofence rules, and correctly associates scoring data with the appropriate players. The server mediates between the multiple data sources and the final scoring record, ensuring accuracy even when multiple systems are collecting data simultaneously.
2Reliability
If manual verification of scoring data is performed, then the reliability of scoring data improves, but the productivity and efficiency of data management decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs automatic self-verification of scoring data by comparing received data against pre-established geofence rules and zone boundaries. The tracking systems and central server automatically validate whether players are in the correct zones before data is accepted, eliminating the need for manual verification while maintaining high reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides immediate feedback when scoring data violates geofence rules, automatically rejecting invalid data and alerting operators only when intervention is needed. This feedback mechanism maintains high reliability through automated validation while preserving productivity by avoiding manual review of obviously valid data.
3Measurement precision
If geofence rules are strictly enforced, then the measurement precision of player location improves, but the device complexity and operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Geofence rules and zone boundaries are pre-configured and stored in the central server before the golf tournament begins. This preliminary setup eliminates the need for complex real-time configuration during events, reducing operational complexity while maintaining precise location measurement through enforced zone boundaries.
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
The solution provides accurate and efficient management of scoring data, enabling verification, correction, and entry of missing data, thereby ensuring precise tracking of player locations and strokes, even in complex tournament environments.
Implementation Method 1
The location device may be configured to communicate with one or more location services to determine the current location, and the location services include a global satellite constellation network and a local location network. The location device may include a GNSS antenna. The GNSS antenna may be configured to receive correction data from a GNSS antenna base station of the local location network positioned at a known location.
Implementation Method 2
The object detection device is configured to determine ball locations on a golf course from a location remote from the ball locations. In one example, the object detection device includes a laser range finder.
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AI summary
A scoring module for managing golf tournament scoring data may include a score management device, location device, and an object detection device. The score management device may include a user interface having a display. The object detection device may be used to determine ball locations on a golf course from a location remote from the ball locations. The scoring module may be movable throughout the golf course during play of a golf tournament and the location device may be employed to determine a current location of the scoring module following each move. Determination of ball locations may utilize the current location of the scoring module.