Golf Swing Tag Power Management Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing golf swing analysis devices face challenges such as high power consumption, short battery life, interference with the golfer's swing, and the need for frequent recalibration when switching between golf clubs.
Innovation Solution
A tag device attachable to a golf club, equipped with an inertial measurement unit, microcontroller, and power management system, which operates in multiple power states to conserve battery life and minimize interference with the golfer's swing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If sensors and computer components are continuously powered to capture golf swing data, then data capture capability is improved, but power consumption increases and battery life decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements multiple power states (first power state with full functionality, second power state with reduced functionality, third power state with minimal functionality) that dynamically adjust the operational mode of sensors and computer components based on swing detection needs, allowing the system to optimize between data capture capability and power consumption
Solution Approach 2:
The system periodically transitions between power states based on detected swing events, activating full sensor functionality only during swing capture periods while remaining in low-power states during non-swing periods, thereby reducing overall power consumption while maintaining reliable data capture when needed
2Ease of operation
If the device is made compact and lightweight to minimize interference with the golfer's swing, then ease of operation is improved, but battery capacity and sensor performance may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The device dynamically manages power distribution to sensors and computer components across multiple power states, enabling a compact battery design while ensuring sufficient power is available during swing capture events, thus maintaining both compactness and adequate battery life
3Use of energy by moving object
If the device operates in multiple power states to extend battery life, then power consumption is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device automatically transitions between power states based on detected swing events and operational conditions without requiring user intervention, with the controller autonomously managing sensor activation and computer component operation to reduce power consumption while maintaining swing capture functionality
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 device extends battery life by optimizing power usage and reduces interference with the golfer's swing, allowing for continuous data capture throughout a golf round without the need for frequent recalibration.
Implementation Method 1
a tag device attachable to a golf club, equipped with an inertial measurement unit
Implementation Method 2
an inertial measurement unit comprising a finite state machine and a plurality of sensors
Data Source
AI summary
A system and device for capturing data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing through a plurality of sensors. The device is affixed to a golf club and captures data associated with the characteristics of a golf swing when the golf club is swung. The device utilizes a plurality of power states to vary the power levels provided to a plurality of sensors and computer components, and utilizes communication to extend battery life of the device.