GB2391412A - Golfing satellite navigation device - Google Patents
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- GB2391412A GB2391412A GB0315472A GB0315472A GB2391412A GB 2391412 A GB2391412 A GB 2391412A GB 0315472 A GB0315472 A GB 0315472A GB 0315472 A GB0315472 A GB 0315472A GB 2391412 A GB2391412 A GB 2391412A
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- G—PHYSICS
- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
- G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
- G01C21/20—Instruments for performing navigational calculations
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
- A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
- A63B2071/0691—Maps, e.g. yardage maps or electronic maps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2102/00—Application of clubs, bats, rackets or the like to the sporting activity ; particular sports involving the use of balls and clubs, bats, rackets, or the like
- A63B2102/32—Golf
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
- A63B2220/10—Positions
- A63B2220/12—Absolute positions, e.g. by using GPS
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
- A63B2220/10—Positions
- A63B2220/13—Relative positions
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
- A63B2220/20—Distances or displacements
Abstract
A handheld device is disclosed for use during a game of golf and comprises a GPS receiver 2 to enable a golfer to accurately determine their position on the golf course. The device contains software relating to the course layout which may be displayed to the golfer by means of a colour graphical display 3. The information displayed may include hazards such as waterways and bunkers, and the distance from the golfers location to the flag may be provided to assist the golfer in selecting the correct club. The display may provide close up views of the landing areas and greens and the distance from the golfers location to the flag may be automatically updated as the golfer moves. The device may have a ruggedised weatherproof casing 1 and may be manufactured having buttons or a touch screen pen.
Description
1 2391412
Golfing Satellite NaviEation Device The Invention relates to a device that is used during a game of golf. It comprises of a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver placed inside a ruggedised Pocket PC that has custoTnised golfing software installed on it. It is a hand held unit for use on golf courses during games enabling the golfer to accurately pinpoint his position on the course using GPS. This then allows the golfer to select the correct club saving time and building confidence during a round.
It's frustrating to hit a perfectly aimed shot. only to leave your ball 10 yards short of the green because you simply chose the wrong club Incorrect club selection can account for 8 - 10 surokes per round. In addition to that estimating the correct distance can take valuable time that could otherwise be used to concentrate on the actual execution of your golf shot Manually. it can take up to 30 seconds per shot to fmd a yardage marker. pace it off and mentally perform the maths to adjust for today's flag location.
This device displays all the information above and Instantly gives you more time to concentrate on your actual shot. The golfer just needs to turn on the device and the GPS satellite determines his location.
These details will pmpomt his exact location on the display screen. These details show the yardage from his location to the flag. which therefore helps him select the correct club to use. including other hazards such as bunkers and waterways.
Accordingiv this rugaedised handheld device will have a unique combination ol a GPS receiver (built inside the unit) with customised golfing software installed on it so that the end user (the golfer, can play and practice with this on the golf course. The graphical display is based upon the actual club's course layout that Is passed on to our programmers who then produce a colour graphical display- for us.
This software is then installed on the device. Once installed on the device the locations are marked out and stored whilst using the GPS receiver to pinpoint the exact position. Once the device is switched on the GPS receiver will pick up this location straight away.
The device will be manufactured out of a ruggedised - a weatherproof/waterproof type of casing - so that it can be used in most weather conditions and mall be able to sustain a drop to the floor in accidents Upon manufacturing this device may may not have buttons on it as a st bus (touch screen pen) can also be used. This will be determined at design stage.
Below is a description of the references made to the drawing in which:
No I shows a Ruggedised Casing No 2 shows a GPS Receiver No 3 shows a Graphical Display (usually in colour) As shown on item no. I this casing is made of ruggedised material. This is in case of accidents out on the course such as dropping the device or wet weather conditions It is designed to protect the device from outdoor user which in this case Is every day As shown on Item no.2 there Is a GPS receiver inside the device. The device receives signals from the satellites The satellite tracks the golfers position and this is then transmitted back to the device where it is calculated mto yardage by the software. Now the goiter can select the correct club to score a perfect shot. Item now shows the Colour Graphical Displav with a view of the entire hole with close up views of landing areas and greens. It automatically changes as the golfer walks along so the golfer can see how many yards away from the flag he is at all times.
Claims (2)
1. This dev ice comprises of a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver placed inside a ruggedised Pocket PC that has customised golfing software installed on it. It is a hand held unit for use on golf courses during games enabling the golfer to accurately pinpoint his position on the course using GPS. This then allows the golfer to select the correct club saving time and building confidence during a round.
2. A device as claimed in Claim I where the casing is made of ruggedised material. This is in case of accidents out on the course such as dropping the device or wet weather conditions. It Is designed to protect the den ice from outdoor use. which hi this case Is ever\ day 3 As shown on item no.2 there is a GPS receiver inside the device. The device receives signals from the satellites. The satellite tracks the golfers position and this is then transmitted back to the device where it is calculated into yardage by the software. Now the golfer can select the correct club to score a perfect shot.
4 A device as claimed in Claim 3 where there is a colour graphical display with a view of the entire hole with close up views of larding areas and greens. It automatically changes as the golfer walks along so the golfer can see how many yards away from the flag he Is at all times
- -\mendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. This device comprises of a GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver placed inside a rugedised Pocket PC that has customised golfing software installed on it. It is a hand held unit for use on golf courses during games enabling the golfer to accurately pinpoint his position on the course using GPS. This then allows the golfer to select the correct club saving time and building confidence during a round. The device ill be manufactured out of a ruggedised - weatherprooLwaterproof type of casing - so that it can be used m most v-Bather conditions and will be able to sustain a drop to the floor in accidents. Upon manufacturing this device mav'Tnav not hare buttons on it as a st! lus (touch screen pen 1 can also be used This will be determined at design stage hi. A device as claimed In Claim I \here the casing is made of ruggedised material This is in case of accidents out on the course such as dropping the de, ice or wet weather conditions. It Is designed to protect The device from outdoor use. which in this case is every day A device as claimed in Claim 2 where there is a G PS receiver inside the device The device receives signals from the satellites. The satellite tracks the golfers position and this Is then transmitted back to the device where it is calculated into yardage by the software. Now the golfer can select the correct club to score a perfect shot.
4 A device as c [aimed in Claim where there is a colour graphical display with a view of the entire hole with close up views of landing areas and greens. lt automatically changes as the golfer walks along so the golt^er can see how many beards assay from the flag he is at all times.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB0409648A GB2401501A (en) | 2003-07-02 | 2004-04-30 | Golfing satellite navigation device |
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| GB0310219 | 2003-05-02 |
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| GB0315472D0 GB0315472D0 (en) | 2003-08-06 |
| GB2391412A true GB2391412A (en) | 2004-02-04 |
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| EP1712929A2 (en) * | 2005-03-25 | 2006-10-18 | Chun-Sam Liu | Golfing aid device capable of displaying and setting points-of-interest |
| US8142304B2 (en) | 2000-12-19 | 2012-03-27 | Appalachian Technology, Llc | Golf round data system golf club telemetry |
| US8172702B2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2012-05-08 | Skyhawke Technologies, Llc. | Personal golfing assistant and method and system for graphically displaying golf related information and for collection, processing and distribution of golf related data |
| US8221269B2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2012-07-17 | Skyhawke Technologies, Llc | Personal golfing assistant and method and system for graphically displaying golf related information and for collection, processing and distribution of golf related data |
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| US8172702B2 (en) | 2000-06-16 | 2012-05-08 | Skyhawke Technologies, Llc. | Personal golfing assistant and method and system for graphically displaying golf related information and for collection, processing and distribution of golf related data |
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| US8758170B2 (en) | 2000-12-19 | 2014-06-24 | Appalachian Technology, Llc | Device and method for displaying golf shot data |
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| EP1712929A3 (en) * | 2005-03-25 | 2006-11-02 | Chun-Sam Liu | Golfing aid device capable of displaying and setting points-of-interest |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |