TW201510551A - Golf range finders, and operational methods thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

Golf range finders, and operational methods thereof are provided. The golf range finder is used in an electronic device, and at least includes a distance measuring unit and a processing unit. The distance measuring unit measures a distance between the electronic device and a pin. The processing unit determines and prompts a recommended club according to the measured distance.

Description

Golf range finder and its control method

The invention relates to a golf ball range finder and a control method thereof, and particularly relates to a golf ball range finder and a control method thereof, wherein the distance between the electronic device and a flagpole can be measured, and according to the measured distance A suggested golf club can be determined and prompted.

In recent years, golf has been popular for many years and has become one of the options for modern sports. In order to assist users in golfing, a variety of golf-related electronic devices have been available on the market for assistance. For example, a user can wear a golf watch to show the user's location in the court and display the user's distance from the club.

However, in general, the aforementioned golf watch learns the distance between the hitter and the ball with satellite positioning and built-in golf course map information. Since the error of a single distance value can be as high as 10 meters or more, the calculated distance information has serious errors. Moreover, the aforementioned device can only provide relevant information of a specific golf course, and the user lacks flexibility in use, and no related additional functions and information can be provided.

In view of this, the present invention provides a golf range finder and a method of controlling the same.

A golf ball range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device and includes at least a ranging unit and a processing unit. The ranging unit measures a distance between the electronic device and a flagpole. The processing unit determines a suggested golf club based on the distance and prompts.

A method of controlling a golf range finder according to an embodiment of the invention. First, a distance measuring unit measures the distance between an electronic device and a flagpole. After that, a suggested golf club is determined based on the measured distance and prompted.

In some embodiments, the golf range finder further includes a storage unit having a club and distance correspondence table. The processing unit searches for the club in the storage unit according to the distance and The distance table is used to know the recommended golf club.

In some embodiments, the golf range finder further includes a display unit, a storage unit, and a satellite positioning unit. The display unit is connected to the processing unit to display a prompt. The storage unit includes a map of one of the at least one golf course. The satellite positioning unit takes a position of the electronic device. The processing unit further displays the map through the display unit, and marks the position of the flagpole and the electronic device in the map. In some embodiments, the processing unit further determines the suggested golf club based on the position and distance of the electronic device in the map of the corresponding golf course.

In some embodiments, the processing unit prompts the suggested golf club through a display unit or a speaker unit.

The golf range finder of the present invention and the effect thereof can measure the distance between the electronic device and a flagpole, and can determine and suggest a suggested golf club according to the measured distance.

The above method of the present invention can exist in a coded manner. When the code is loaded and executed by the machine, the machine becomes the means for practicing the invention.

The above described objects, features, and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the description and appended claims appended claims

100, 300‧‧‧ golf range finder

110, 310‧‧‧Ranging unit

120, 320‧‧‧ storage unit

130, 350‧‧ ‧ processing unit

S210, S220, S230‧‧‧ steps

330‧‧‧Display unit

340‧‧‧Satellite positioning unit

S410, S420, S430, S440‧‧ steps

500‧‧‧Display interface

510‧‧‧Distance block

520‧‧‧Recommended golf club tips block

GM‧‧ Golf Course Map

CP‧‧‧Electronic device location

PP‧‧‧ flagpole position

Fig. 1 is a schematic view showing a golf ball range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a flow chart showing a method of controlling a golf ball range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a schematic view showing a golf ball range finder according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 4 is a flow chart showing a method of controlling a golf ball range finder according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 5 shows an example of a display interface of a golf range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 1 shows a golf ball range finder of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention. A golf ball range finder of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device. note In some embodiments, the electronic device can be worn on a user. As shown in FIG. 1 , the golf range finder 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes at least a ranging unit 110 , a storage unit 120 , and a processing unit 130 .

The ranging unit 110 can be used to measure the distance between the electronic device and a flagpole. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the ranging unit 110 can be a laser range finder. In some embodiments, the ranging unit 110 can include an optical device, such as an eyepiece and an image sensing unit, for capturing images. The captured image can be used to calculate the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole. It should be noted that the foregoing laser range finder is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and any apparatus capable of measuring the distance between an electronic device and an object can be applied to the present invention. The storage unit 120 can include a club and a distance correspondence table. The club and distance correspondence table can record the distance or distance range corresponding to each club. For example, the club and distance correspondence table can record the No. 1 wood pole and its hitting distance is 200-250 yards, the No. 2 wood pole and its hitting distance is 190-240 yards, ..., No. 1 iron rod and its hit The ball distance is 190-220 yards, the 2nd iron and its hitting distance is 180-210 yards, ... and so on. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the corresponding elevation angle of each club can be recorded in the club and distance correspondence table. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the golf range finder can provide an interface. Users can set or adjust the data in the club and distance correspondence table through this interface. The processing unit 130 is used to control the operation of the related software and hardware in the golf range finder 100, and performs the method of providing the recommended golf club according to the distance measurement of the present invention and the measured distance, the details of which will be described later.

Fig. 2 shows a method of controlling a golf range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention. The golf ball range finder control method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device.

First, in step S210, a distance measuring unit is used to measure a distance between the electronic device and a flagpole. Similarly, in some embodiments, the ranging unit can be a laser range finder. The ranging unit may include an optical device, such as an eyepiece and an image sensing unit, for capturing images. The captured image can be used to calculate the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole. It should be noted that the foregoing laser range finder is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and any apparatus capable of measuring the distance between an electronic device and an object can be applied to the present invention. In step S220, a suggested golf club is determined based on the measured distance. It should be noted that in some embodiments, a club and a distance correspondence table may be provided in the electronic device, wherein the club and the distance correspondence table may record a distance or a distance range corresponding to the respective clubs. In some embodiments, The club and the distance correspondence table are retrieved based on the measured distance to know the proposed golf club. It is a reminder that, as different clubs may have overlapping ranges of hitting distances, in some embodiments, the user may set their preferred club. Therefore, the suggested golf club can be determined based on the measured distance and the user's preference. After the golf club is suggested to be decided, as in step S230, the golf club is suggested to be prompted. It should be noted that in some embodiments, the suggested golf club can be prompted by a display unit or a speaker unit. In other words, the golf range finder can display the suggested golf club through the display unit and/or read the suggested golf club through the speaker unit.

Fig. 3 shows a golf ball range finder of a camera according to another embodiment of the present invention. A golf ball range finder of a camera according to an embodiment of the present invention can be applied to an electronic device. Similarly, in some embodiments, the electronic device can be worn on a user. As shown in FIG. 3, the golf range finder 300 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a ranging unit 310, a storage unit 320, a display unit 330, a satellite positioning unit 340, and a processing unit 350.

The ranging unit 310 can be used to measure the distance between the electronic device and a flagpole. Similarly, in some embodiments, ranging unit 310 can be a laser range finder. In some embodiments, the ranging unit 310 can include an optical device, such as an eyepiece and an image sensing unit, for capturing images. The captured image can be used to calculate the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole. It should be noted that the foregoing laser range finder is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and any apparatus capable of measuring the distance between an electronic device and an object can be applied to the present invention. The storage unit 320 can include a club and distance correspondence table, and a map of one of the corresponding at least one golf course. The club and distance correspondence table can record the distance or distance range corresponding to each club. It is reminded that in some embodiments, the corresponding elevation angle of each club can be recorded in the club and distance correspondence table. It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the golf range finder can provide an interface. Users can set or adjust the data in the club and distance correspondence table through this interface. Additionally, the map of the respective at least one golf course may include a topographic map and a flagpole position for each hole. The display unit 330 can display related graphics, interfaces, and related materials, such as the map of the aforementioned golf course. The satellite positioning unit 340 can know the location of the electronic device based on the received satellite signal. The processing unit 350 is used to control the operation of the related software and hardware in the golf range finder 300, and performs the method of providing the recommended golf club according to the distance measurement and the distance according to the measurement, and the details thereof will be described later.

Fig. 4 shows a method of controlling a golf ball range finder according to another embodiment of the present invention. The golf ball range finder control method according to an embodiment of the present invention is applicable to an electronic device.

First, in step S410, a distance measuring unit is used to measure a distance between the electronic device and a flagpole. Similarly, in some embodiments, the ranging unit can be a laser range finder. The ranging unit may include an optical device, such as an eyepiece and an image sensing unit, for capturing images. The captured image can be used to calculate the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole. It should be noted that the foregoing laser range finder is merely an example of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and any apparatus capable of measuring the distance between an electronic device and an object can be applied to the present invention. In step S420, a position of the electronic device is obtained through the satellite positioning unit. As mentioned above, the satellite positioning unit can know the location of the electronic device based on the received satellite signal. Then, in step S430, the suggested golf club is determined according to the position of the electronic device in the map of the corresponding golf course and the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole. Similarly, in some embodiments, a club and a distance correspondence table may be provided in the electronic device, wherein the club and the distance correspondence table may record a distance or a distance range corresponding to the respective clubs. In some embodiments, the club and distance correspondence table may be retrieved based on the measured distance and the position of the electronic device in the map of the corresponding golf course to learn the suggested golf club. It is a reminder that, as different clubs may have overlapping ranges of hitting distances, in some embodiments, the user may set their preferred club. Therefore, the suggested golf club can be determined based on the measured distance and the user's preference. After the golf club is suggested to be determined, in step S440, the map of the corresponding golf course is displayed through the display unit, and the position of the flagpole and the electronic device is marked on the map, and the suggested golf club is prompted. Similarly, in some embodiments, the suggested golf club can be prompted by a display unit or a speaker unit.

Fig. 5 shows an example of a display interface of a golf range finder according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the map GM of the corresponding golf course can be displayed in the display interface 500, and the position PP of the flagpole and the position CP of the electronic device can be marked in the map GM. At this time, the distance between the electronic device and the flagpole may be presented in a distance prompting block 510, and the suggested golf club determined according to the measured distance may be displayed in a suggested golf club prompting block 520.

Therefore, the golf range finder and its control method can be measured through the present case. The distance between the electronic device and the flagpole, and depending on the measured distance, can determine and suggest a suggested golf club, thereby increasing the applicability and accuracy of the golf range finder.

The method of the invention, or a particular type or portion thereof, may exist in the form of a code. The code may be included in a physical medium such as a floppy disk, a CD, a hard disk, or any other machine readable (such as computer readable) storage medium, or is not limited to an external computer program product, wherein When the code is loaded and executed by a machine, such as a computer, the machine becomes a device for participating in the present invention. The code can also be transmitted via some transmission medium, such as a wire or cable, fiber optics, or any transmission type, where the machine becomes part of the program when it is received, loaded, and executed by a machine, such as a computer. Invented device. When implemented in a general purpose processing unit, the code combination processing unit provides a unique means of operation similar to application specific logic.

While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

S210, S220, S230‧‧‧ steps

Claims (10)

A golf range finder for an electronic device, comprising: a ranging unit for measuring a distance between the electronic device and a flag pole; and a processing unit for determining a suggested golf club according to the distance And make a prompt. The golf ball range finder according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit having a club and a distance correspondence table, and the processing unit searches the club and the distance correspondence table in the storage unit according to the distance. To know the proposed golf club. The golf ball range finder according to claim 1, further comprising: a display unit connected to the processing unit and displaying the prompt; a storage unit including a map of one of the at least one golf course; and a satellite positioning The unit is configured to obtain a location of the electronic device, wherein the processing unit displays the map through the display unit, and indicates the location of the flagpole and the electronic device in the map. The golf ball range finder according to claim 3, wherein the processing unit determines the recommended golf club according to the position of the electronic device in the map corresponding to the golf course and the distance. The golf ball range finder according to claim 1, wherein the processing unit prompts the suggested golf club through a display unit or a speaker unit. A golf ball range finder control method is applicable to an electronic device, and the control method comprises the following steps: Measuring a distance between the electronic device and a flagpole by using a ranging unit; and determining a suggested golf club according to the distance, and prompting. According to the method for controlling a golf range finder of claim 6, the method further includes providing a club and a distance correspondence table, wherein the suggested golf club is obtained from the club and distance correspondence table according to the distance. The method for controlling a golf range finder according to claim 6 of the patent application scope, further comprising the steps of: providing a map of at least one golf course; obtaining a position of the electronic device by using a satellite positioning unit; displaying through a display unit The map, and the location of the flagpole and the electronic device is indicated in the map. The method for controlling a golf range finder according to claim 8 of the patent application, further comprising determining the recommended golf club according to a position of the electronic device in the map corresponding to the golf course and the distance. The golf ball range measuring device according to claim 6, wherein the suggested golf club is prompted by a display unit or a speaker unit.