Golf Shot Target Direction Using Ball Position Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Novice golfers often fail to translate their practice swing accuracy to actual golf shots due to incorrect aiming and alignment, despite good technique, as they overlook the importance of setting a target direction and body alignment.

Innovation Solution

A method and system to determine a target direction for golf shots or swings by acquiring position information of multiple balls, forming an imaginary straight line connecting them, and providing visual and aural feedback on alignment, without the need for specialized tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple balls are placed on the ground to determine target direction, then aiming and alignment assistance is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaiming and alignment assistanceVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses the golf balls themselves (objects already present in the golfing context) to determine target direction, rather than requiring specialized alignment tools. The balls serve dual purposes: as game objects and as reference points for calculating target direction, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for additional specialized equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces a computational intermediary (the processor) that calculates target direction based on ball positions. This intermediary transforms simple position data into meaningful directional guidance, bridging the gap between basic ball placement and sophisticated aiming assistance without requiring complex physical alignment tools.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Loss of information

If visual feedback on target direction is provided, then user understanding of target direction is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveuser understanding of target directionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of informationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses color-coded visual feedback (different colors for different alignment states) to communicate target direction information intuitively. This transforms abstract directional data into immediately recognizable visual signals that enhance user understanding without requiring complex interfaces or multiple display devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #32Color changes

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides real-time visual feedback on target direction determination, allowing users to immediately understand whether proper alignment is achieved. This feedback loop converts positional data into actionable guidance, improving user comprehension while using simple display mechanisms rather than complex communication systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS20260054127A1Method, system, and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium for providing information about target direction applied to golf shot or golf swing

Publication Date: 2026.02.26 CREATZ

AI summary

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for providing information on a target direction applied to a golf shot or golf swing, the method comprising the steps of: acquiring position information of at least one ball; and determining a target direction applied to a golf shot or golf swing of a user, with reference to the acquired position information of the at least one ball.