Golf Swing Measurement Integration for Cross-Device Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf swing measurement technologies, such as launch monitors and sensors, have limitations in accuracy and consistency due to differences in measurement methods and environmental conditions, leading to inconsistent and sometimes inaccurate data for golfers and equipment fitters.
Innovation Solution
A system that integrates measurements from multiple technologies, including optical and radar launch monitors, motion sensors, and golf ball sensors, using a host computer to select and combine the most accurate data, apply correction coefficients, and provide integrated golf club and ball characteristics for display and recommendations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple measurement technologies (optical launch monitor, radar launch monitor, motion sensors) are used to capture golf swing data, then the quantity of measurements increases, but the consistency and accuracy of the data deteriorates due to differences in measurement methods and environmental conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines measurements from multiple technologies (optical launch monitor, radar launch monitor, motion sensors) into a single integrated data set. The host computer receives measurements from all sources, selects appropriate measurements using selection criteria, and integrates them into unified golf swing characteristics, thereby maintaining data quantity while improving consistency through systematic integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies correction coefficients to adjust measurements from different technologies to a common reference frame. By changing the parameters of individual measurements through mathematical corrections, the system harmonizes data from disparate sources, resolving inconsistencies while preserving the benefits of multiple measurement technologies.
2Device complexity
If a single measurement technology is used to capture golf swing data, then the complexity of the system is reduced, but the reliability of the measurements deteriorates due to limitations of individual technologies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the measurement system into independent segments (optical launch monitor, radar launch monitor, motion sensors), each performing its specialized measurement function. This segmentation allows each component to maintain simplicity while the integrated system achieves high reliability through diversity of measurement methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The host computer serves as an intermediary that receives measurements from multiple technologies, applies selection criteria and correction coefficients, and produces integrated results. This intermediary layer manages the complexity of integrating multiple sources while presenting a unified, reliable output to the user.
3Quantity of substance
If measurements from multiple technologies are integrated without selection criteria, then the completeness of data is improved, but the quality of integrated measurements deteriorates due to inclusion of inaccurate measurements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different quality standards and selection criteria to measurements from different technologies based on their specific characteristics. The host computer evaluates each measurement type against appropriate criteria and applies targeted correction coefficients, ensuring that each data source contributes its highest quality measurements to the integrated result.
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
Provides more accurate and consistent golf swing measurements, enabling better club fitting and swing technique recommendations by leveraging the strengths of various measurement technologies and correcting for their inherent inaccuracies.
Implementation Method 1
an optical launch monitor configured to capture optical golf club characteristics and optical golf ball characteristics during the golf swing
Implementation Method 2
a motion sensor configured to capture motion-based golf club characteristics during the golf swing
Data Source
AI summary
The present embodiments provide systems and methods for aggregating measurements captured by different technologies during a golf swing. By capturing measurements using different technologies, more accurate measurements may be provided to a user by selecting from the measurements, offsetting measurements based on the technologies used, and aligning measurements between devices. Further, by aggregating measurements received from different devices, additional features and functionality may be provided to the user that is absent from any one device used alone. Additionally, by storing the aggregated measurements, users, club fitters and instructors may access and leverage larger databases of measurements to better understand the user's golf swing and to provide better recommendations and instruction to the user.