Golf Swing Analysis System Using Sensor-Based Motion Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional methods for improving golf swings, such as seeking instruction from a club professional, are time-consuming and expensive, and there is a need for a more efficient and cost-effective way to receive personalized coaching.
Innovation Solution
A system that uses a mobile device to monitor a golfer's swing and compare it to a preferred professional swing, providing real-time instructions on how to adjust their technique to better emulate the professional's swing, utilizing sensors and video analysis to track and analyze various aspects of the golfer's motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a golfer seeks instruction from a club professional, then the golfer receives personalized coaching and insight to improve their swing, but the process becomes time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a digital copy of the professional golfer's swing mechanics and uses sensors to capture the student's swing, then compares the two digitally to provide coaching feedback without requiring physical presence at the club
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a mobile device with sensors and a comparison system as an intermediary between the student golfer and the professional golfer's technique, enabling remote analysis and feedback without direct interaction
2Reliability
If a golfer seeks instruction from a club professional, then the golfer receives expert insight and coaching, but the cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system captures and stores a digital representation of the professional golfer's swing mechanics, which can be repeatedly analyzed and compared against student swings without additional cost per lesson
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables students to independently analyze their own swings by comparing their sensor data against the stored professional swing model, reducing the need for paid professional instruction while maintaining coaching quality
3Manufacturing precision
If frequent club visits are made for coaching, then technique improvement is achieved, but time consumption and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides immediate automated feedback by comparing sensor data from the student's swing against the professional swing model, allowing for continuous self-correction without requiring frequent professional review sessions
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of in-person club visits with an electronic sensor-based measurement and comparison system that can operate remotely and continuously
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with instruction production are described. In one example, a system can comprise a difference component that makes an identification of a difference between an actual action of a user and a standard action for the user. The system also can comprise an instruction component that produces an instruction to instruct the user to change from the action of the user to the standard action for the user, where production of the instruction is based, at least in part, on the difference. The system further can comprise a non-transitory computer-readable medium configured to retain the instruction. Additionally, the system can comprise an output component configured to cause disclosure of the instruction.