Putter Grip Guidance Using RTK Positioning and Address Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional putting support systems lack real-time assistance and sufficient functionality to detect user body movements, failing to provide optimal putting information due to the dynamic nature of hole cup locations during golf putting.

Innovation Solution

A putting support system with a device embedded in a putter grip that detects the player's address position using sensors, provides real-time location information, and offers voice guidance based on AI-generated putting strategy information, incorporating RTK positioning and communication modules for precise location and direction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional putting support systems are used for distance measurement only, then the system structure remains simple, but real-time assistance and body movement detection functionality are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidsystem structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple functions (distance measurement, body movement detection, real-time location tracking, and putting strategy generation) into a single integrated putting support system. The sensor unit detects both distance and body movement, while the communication unit transmits location information from the putting support device to the terminal, which then generates comprehensive putting strategy information based on multiple parameters including hole cup location, green slope, and player position.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The terminal device serves multiple functions: it receives location information from the putting support device, generates putting strategy information based on multiple factors (ball location, hole cup location, green slope), and provides comprehensive guidance to the player. This multi-functional approach allows a single device to handle various aspects of putting assistance without requiring separate specialized devices for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Measurement precision

If real-time detection of address position and body movement is implemented, then putting guidance accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaddress position detection accuracyVSAvoidsensor and controller structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex mechanical detection systems with electronic sensors and digital communication. The sensor unit electronically detects address position and body movement, converting physical movements into electrical signals. The communication unit then transmits this data wirelessly to the terminal, eliminating the need for complex mechanical linkages or optical systems while achieving high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If RTK positioning and real-time communication modules are added, then location information accuracy is improved, but energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelocation information accuracyVSAvoidpower consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The communication unit transmits location information to the terminal at specific intervals or trigger events (such as when the player reaches the address position). This periodic transmission approach allows the system to use RTK positioning for high accuracy when needed, while reducing continuous communication activity that would consume excessive energy. The sensor unit detects address position and triggers transmission only when relevant putting information is available.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

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

Enables real-time, accurate putting guidance by determining the player's address position and providing precise putting strategy information, enhancing golf putting accuracy and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a sensor unit sensing a pressure signal transmitted to the grip of the putter

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure signal sensing: Pressure Gradient

Implementation Method 2

a communication unit acquiring location information of the putting support device using real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectRTK positioning:

Data Source

PatentUS20260102681A1System for supporting golf putting and operating method thereof

Publication Date: 2026.04.16 MATE MOBILITY CO LTD

AI summary

A putting support system includes: a putting support device embedded in a grip of a putter of a player, detecting an address position of the player on a green, and acquiring and outputting location information of a ball, which is location information at a time when the address position is detected; a server generating putting strategy information for a location of the ball based on the location information of the ball, slope of the green, and location information of a hole cup; and a terminal receiving the location information of the ball from the putting support device, transmitting the location information of the ball to the server, receiving the putting strategy information from the server, and providing the putting support device with voice guidance information determined according to the putting strategy information.