Pendulum Putter Diagnostic Tool for Personalized Stroke Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in consistently and accurately executing putting strokes due to the complexity of variables such as green topography, speed, and hole location, leading to a need for improved training devices that can simulate and determine the proper aiming direction and speed for successful putts.
Innovation Solution
A method and apparatus using a pendulum putter apparatus coupled with a putting diagnostic tool that calculates aiming direction and initial ball speed based on topographic information, green speed, hole location, and ball location, providing a personalized putting experience through a mobile application with haptic feedback for precise guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If general putting information is provided to golfers, then they can access basic putting knowledge, but they cannot effectively apply it to real-time putting decisions due to the complexity of variables
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual analysis and mechanical calculation of putting variables with an automated electronic system that uses sensors, processors, and displays to calculate and present optimal putting parameters in real-time
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the golfer to independently obtain personalized putting guidance by inputting their specific parameters (strength, coordination, equipment), allowing them to self-determine optimal stroke characteristics without requiring expert analysis
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing putting training devices are used, then general putting information can be obtained, but personalized guidance specific to individual golfer characteristics is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by tailoring the putting guidance to each golfer's specific characteristics (strength, coordination, equipment preferences) rather than providing uniform advice, with each parameter customized to the individual's needs
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary analysis by collecting and processing golfer-specific data before the actual putting action, pre-calculating optimal parameters so the golfer receives personalized guidance ready for immediate application
3Measurement precision
If multiple variables are considered for accurate putting determination, then putting precision can be improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the complex putting analysis into distinct modular components: input module for golfer characteristics, processing module for calculating parameters, and output module for presenting guidance, making the complex system manageable and adaptable
Solution Approach 2:
The system achieves universality by creating a multi-functional apparatus that can handle various golfer characteristics, equipment types, and putting conditions through a single integrated platform that processes diverse inputs and provides comprehensive guidance
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AI summary
A method and apparatus is provided that determines and simulates the proper putting stroke using at least aiming direction and speed for successfully making a particular putt based on particular putting green characteristics and the location of the golf hole on the putting green, and which is interactive with the user thereby providing an enhanced playing experience and improved putting results.