Waist Sensor Golf Swing Feedback System

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Solution Overview

Problem

Golfers face challenges in consistently executing a proper golf swing due to difficulties in applying training instructions to their movements, particularly with coordinating lower body movements, which are crucial for a successful swing.

Innovation Solution

A golf training system that uses sensors to monitor and provide real-time feedback on lower body movements, allowing golfers to perform proper sequences and timing through feedback signals, with a single sensor at the waist area capable of detecting movements at various body locations, reducing the need for multiple sensors.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple sensors are used to detect body movements during golf swing, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedetection accuracy of body movementsVSAvoidnumber of sensors required

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The single sensor system is designed to perform multiple detection functions by tracking different body part movements (hands, arms, shoulders, hips, legs, feet) through one unified sensing device, eliminating the need for multiple specialized sensors while maintaining comprehensive swing analysis capability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple sensor functions into a single integrated sensor unit that can detect and track movements of various body parts simultaneously, merging what would traditionally require separate sensors into one cohesive device that provides comprehensive swing mechanics data

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of operation

If traditional training instructions are used, then ease of operation is maintained, but manufacturing precision of swing technique is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of training applicationVSAvoidconsistency of swing execution

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides real-time feedback during golf swing execution by monitoring body movements and comparing them against proper swing mechanics, giving immediate corrective information that enables golfers to self-correct and achieve more consistent technique while maintaining ease of use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The training system enables golfers to self-diagnose and self-correct their swing mechanics through automated feedback, allowing them to independently improve their technique without requiring constant instruction from coaches or complex training equipment

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11911658B2Golf swing training device

Publication Date: 2024.02.27 PD GOLF LLC

AI summary

Disclosed are various embodiments of a golf training system. In one non-limiting example, a system includes a feedback device, a sensor, and a computing device. The computing device is configured to at least receive sensor data from the sensor during the golf swing of the user and identify a plurality of body movements in which each respective body movement corresponds to a stage of a golf swing sequence based at least in part on the sensor data. The computing device can also be configured to activate a plurality of feedback indicators according to the golf swing sequence for feedback to the user during the golf swing.