Virtual Control Panel for Golf Simulator Remote Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golf simulators require high-performance cameras and signal processing systems to measure head speed, and users need to physically move to a control panel to operate functions, disrupting continuous workouts.
Innovation Solution
A virtual control panel system that uses a golf mat with sensors to communicate with a golf simulator, allowing users to control functions remotely without physical movement, by transmitting sensor coordinates and function information to the host system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a control panel is provided as a separate physical system component, then system control functions can be operated, but users must physically move to the control panel location, disrupting continuous workouts and requiring unnecessary movement time
Solution Approach 1:
The control panel is relocated from physical space (separate control panel location) to virtual space (displayed on mobile device screen), allowing users to access control functions from any location within the workout area without physical movement to a specific control panel location
Solution Approach 2:
A mobile device serves as an intermediary between the user and the golf simulator system, receiving control inputs from the user and transmitting them to the host system, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated physical control panel location
2Measurement precision
If high-performance cameras and signal processing systems are used to measure head speed accurately, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and system cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mobile device is utilized for multiple purposes: it displays the virtual control panel, shows workout information, and can potentially capture video data. By making the mobile device multi-functional, the system reduces the need for dedicated specialized components, thereby reducing overall system complexity while maintaining measurement capabilities
Solution Approach 2:
The system leverages the user's existing mobile device for control and display functions, eliminating the need for the system to provide its own dedicated control panel and display equipment. This self-service approach reduces system complexity and cost
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a virtual control panel providing apparatus, method and program providing user convenience such that a user continuously works out by conveniently operating various functions at a current location without movement, by communicating between a golf simulator and a golf mat capable of providing a virtual control panel, providing the virtual control panel, and performing functions of the virtual control panel corresponding to a user input.