Golf Scoring Mobile Terminal Wireless Score Reporting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing golf scoring systems do not provide automatic electronic reporting of scores without requiring physical transfer of data, fail to comply with USGA rules for score attestation, and lack a password-accessible portal for retrieving golf information or customizing display content on mobile devices.

Innovation Solution

A system and method for automatically reporting electronically recorded golf scores and advertisements using a mobile terminal with a user interface, wireless communication, and a web portal, allowing golfers to customize and access their scores and advertisements via email or web portal, while ensuring compliance with USGA rules through electronic signature and secure data transmission.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If golf scores are recorded using a mobile terminal with electronic storage, then score recording efficiency is improved, but automatic electronic reporting and USGA compliance are not achieved

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescore recording efficiencyVSAvoidUSGA rule compliance

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces an intermediary system comprising a mobile terminal with electronic signature capability and wireless communication features. This intermediary acts as a mediator between the golfer's score recording and the USGA's official scorekeeping requirements, automatically transmitting scores and attestations to satisfy USGA compliance while maintaining recording efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical/physical system of paper scorecards and manual signature collection with an electronic system. The mobile terminal uses electronic signatures, digital storage, and wireless transmission to substitute the physical processes, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining the integrity required by USGA rules through electronic attestation.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Device complexity

If physical data transfer methods are used for score reporting, then system complexity is reduced, but time consumption and operational efficiency worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesystem complexityVSAvoiddata transfer time

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces physical data transfer methods (such as manual transcription or physical media exchange) with electronic wireless transmission. The mobile terminal automatically transmits scores and attestations electronically, eliminating the time-consuming physical transfer processes while the centralized server manages data consolidation, balancing automation with controlled complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables self-service automated score reporting where the mobile terminal automatically transmits scores without requiring manual intervention for data transfer. The electronic signature and automatic transmission features allow the system to serve itself in reporting scores, reducing both time loss and operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If advertisements are displayed on mobile terminal during golf play, then marketing effectiveness is improved, but golfer distraction and gameplay concentration may worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemarketing effectivenessVSAvoidgolfer distraction

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by displaying advertisements in specific localized areas of the mobile terminal screen rather than overwhelming the entire display. Advertisements are presented in designated zones that do not interfere with the primary golf scoring and yardage information, allowing marketing effectiveness while maintaining golfer concentration on gameplay-critical information.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses periodic action by displaying advertisements at specific intervals or under specific conditions during golf play rather than continuously. Advertisements may be shown during transitions between holes or when not actively needed for gameplay information, reducing distraction while maintaining marketing effectiveness through repeated exposure over time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS9697540B2Golf scoring, marketing, and reporting system and method of operation

Publication Date: 2017.07.04 APPLE ELECTRIC CAR

AI summary

A system and method automatically report electronically recorded golf scores and other information to a golfer during or upon completion of a round of golf. A golfer operates a mobile terminal during play of a round of golf. The mobile terminal displays at least an electronic score card on its display. The mobile terminal may optionally display other information, such as advertisements, that may be of interest to the golfer. During play, the mobile terminal receives inputs from the golfer to record the golfer's scores. Other inputs may include selection of a displayed advertisement or purchase of a displayed product or service. Once the scores have been entered, the mobile terminal wirelessly transmits the scores and/or other information to a central server via a wireless subsystem. The scores and/or other information are then automatically communicated from the server to an email account and/or personal web portal account of the golfer.