Wireless Golf Putting Sensor System for Automatic Stroke Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Golfers face challenges in accurately tracking and improving their putting performance, as existing methods require manual measurement and recording of putts and misses, which can be time-consuming and prone to error.
Innovation Solution
A golf putting system comprising a putt detector and a cup detector with sensors and control circuits for wireless communication, capable of automatically tracking putts made and taken, and optionally integrating with a smart device for data storage, processing, and display, including features like distance measurement and ball speed analysis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual measurement and recording methods are used to track putts, then golfers can track their putting performance, but the process becomes time-consuming and prone to error
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement and recording with an automated sensor-based system. Sensors detect ball movement and hole entry events, while electronic circuits automatically record and process data, eliminating the need for manual intervention and significantly reducing time loss while improving tracking accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables self-service tracking where the sensors and control circuits autonomously detect putting events, record data, and generate performance metrics without requiring golfer intervention for measurement or recording tasks.
2Measurement precision
If automated sensor systems are implemented to track putting performance, then tracking accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional modules: sensors for detection, control circuits for data processing, and communication interfaces for data transmission. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system architecture while maintaining high tracking accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor system is designed to perform multiple functions: detecting ball movement, identifying hole entry events, measuring distances, and tracking putting statistics. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate dedicated devices, thereby managing complexity while comprehensive tracking accuracy.
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
The system enables efficient and accurate tracking of putting performance, allowing golfers to focus on improving their skills without manual recording, and provides data for analysis and competition, enhancing practice efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
the one or more sensors of the putt detector include a radar sensor or a 2D camera
Implementation Method 2
the one or more sensors of the cup detector include a piezoelectric sensor or an accelerometer
Implementation Method 3
the putt detector includes an accelerometer for detecting movement of the putt detector, and the putt detector is configured to determine the distance between putt detector and the cup detector within a defined time period after the putt detector becomes stationary
Data Source
AI summary
A golf putting system according to one embodiment includes a putt detector and a cup detector. The putt detector includes one or more sensors and a control circuit to detect when golf balls are putted. The cup detector includes one or more sensors and a control circuit to detect when golf balls enter a putting hole. The putt detector and the cup detector are configured for wireless communication with one another. The putt detector is configured to determine the number of putts taken and the number of putts made during a putting session in response to the putt detector detecting when golf balls are putted and the cup detector detecting when golf balls enter the putting hole. Optionally, the system may determine and display the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector. Other systems, devices, methods and computer-readable media are also disclosed.