JP5280408B2 - Golf play support device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a golf play support apparatus capable of smoothly progressing a golf play by displaying information necessary for a judgment for determining how to attack a course for hitting an approach shot to a green from a best position for a golf player. <P>SOLUTION: The golf play support apparatus includes a terminal 10 which a golf player carries. The terminal 10 includes a display screen 2 which displays a layout chart 20 of a golf course, and arcuate attack guidelines 33 with a surface center-of-gravity 31 of the green G as a central point in the layout chart 20. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for supporting golf play.

  Conventionally, there is one that uses a GPS satellite to display a distance from a current position to a pin and assists a golf player so as to be a reference for golf play (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-105350 A

A golf player has a good distance that the shot distance and direction of the shot ball are stable, and a poor distance that the ball flight distance and direction is unstable. In particular, in order to hit an approach shot aimed at the green-on at a good distance, the strategy to determine where the ball will reach in the vicinity of the green can aim at the green-on at the distance of your own with the next shot. thinking.
However, with the conventional golf play support device, even if the distance from the current position to the pin is known, if you make the ball reach anywhere in the vicinity of the green, you can leave your favorite distance and the next green on There is a problem in that it is impossible to know whether the target shot (approach shot) is advantageous, and a great deal of time is spent in determining the strategy.

  Therefore, the present invention displays information necessary for determining how to attack the course in order to hit a golf approach shot from a good position of the golf player, and smoothly advances golf play. An object of the present invention is to provide a golf play support device that can perform the above-described functions.

In order to achieve the above object, a golf play support apparatus of the present invention includes a terminal carried by a golf player, and the terminal is associated with a receiving unit capable of receiving radio waves from a positioning satellite, and latitude and longitude. Storage means for storing a lot of layout diagrams of the golf course, a processing unit for calculating the latitude and longitude of the current location of the golf player from the radio waves received by the receiving unit, and a display surface for displaying the layout diagram And an operation unit capable of inputting flight distance information for each golf club number of the golf player, and the layout diagram includes information on the point of the center of gravity of the green surface corresponding to latitude and longitude. further, the storage means includes a plurality of arcuate capture guide wire different distances from the point of the surface center of gravity of the green around the point of the surface center of gravity of the green, upper Holding and distance information for each count, and the processing unit, the layout diagram corresponding to the latitude and longitude of the calculated the current location point with selected from the storage unit, a layout diagram that the selection of the green The plurality of capture guide lines corresponding to the points of the center of gravity of the surface are selected from the storage means, and the flight distance information and the arc-shaped flight distance prediction line centering on the current point from the current point are calculated for each number. count, and the display surface, on the layout view of the above selection, the a current position, a plurality of capture reference line described above selected corresponding to a point of the surface center of gravity of the green layout diagram above selected, the above-described operation Each predicted flight distance is displayed, and when the desired distance of the golf player is input by the operation unit, the processing unit is centered on the point of the center of gravity of the green surface. To calculates the desired arcuate cheats reference line based on the distance of the golf player is the input, the display surface is to display a capture guide wire mentioned above calculation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to know where in the vicinity of the green the ball will reach to be able to leave a good distance and to be advantageous for the next green-on shot (approach shot). The strategy can be determined easily and quickly, and golf play can be smoothly advanced. You can make shots aiming at the green from your favorite distance and contribute to improving your score.

It is a block diagram which shows one Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation explanatory view. It is an operation explanatory view. It is an operation explanatory view.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments.
The golf play support apparatus of the present invention includes a terminal 10 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 carried by a golf player.
The terminal 10 receives the receiving unit 5 that can receive radio waves from positioning satellites such as GPS, the storage unit 4 that can hold the layout diagram 20 of many golf courses associated with latitude and longitude, and the receiving unit 5 A processing unit 1 such as a CPU for calculating the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 of the player from the received radio wave, a display surface 2 for displaying a layout diagram 20, and giving instructions (commands) to the processing unit 1 for operating the terminal 10. An operation unit 3, a direction sensor unit 8 having an orientation sensor unit 6 and an acceleration sensor unit 7, and a built-in power source such as a dry battery or a rechargeable battery (not shown) are provided.

  The layout of the golf course associated with the latitude and longitude 20 is the location of the tee ground, the position of the green G, the position of obstacles such as ponds, forests and bunker, the boundary line of the fairway and rough, the OB boundary line, the green Information that associates latitude and longitude with the outer periphery of G, the point 31 of the center of gravity of the green G, the tee ground range that is larger than the tee ground within a predetermined distance from the point of the center of gravity of the tee ground, etc. It is a top view of a course (hole).

The storage unit 4 holds information recorded in an internal storage unit 4A such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory that can repeatedly read and write information, and a small electronic medium 9 for storage such as a memory card. It has an auxiliary storage unit 4B which is an auxiliary storage device such as a possible reader / writer. The small electronic medium 9 is detachably incorporated in the terminal 10.
And the memory | storage means 4 has memorize | stored the some arc-shaped capture reference line (layup line) 33,33,33 from which the distance from the point 31 of the surface gravity center of the green G differs. It is also preferable to store the good distance and the count 24 input by the player through the operation unit 3.

  Further, the storage means 4 holds flight distance information for each golf club number 24 of a plurality of golf players. Each player holds identification information (ID number, personal identification number, name, etc.) or the name of flight distance information in association with each player. The flight distance information for each golf club count 24 of the golf player is the past maximum flight distance or average flight distance for each count 24 hit by the golf player. For example, in the case of driver D, 250 yards, 3 iron If it is 3I, the information is 180 yards.

  The operation unit 3 includes numeric keys that can input numbers, direction (arrow) keys that can select items displayed on the display surface 2, and the like. Further, the player's flight distance information, good shot distance information (good distance information), and good number 24 information (good number information) can be input. In addition, the layout diagram 20 and items displayed on the display surface 2 are provided so that processing instructions such as selection, enlargement, and reduction display can be selected and input.

  The direction sensor unit 8 is provided so that the direction in which the terminal 10 is facing can be detected by the direction sensor unit 6 and the acceleration sensor unit 7 and can be transmitted to the processing unit 1 as a direction signal.

  The processing unit 1 calculates the latitude and longitude of the current location 21 of the player (terminal 10) from the radio wave received by the receiving unit 5. Further, it is determined whether or not the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 is included in the tee ground range, and if included, the corresponding layout diagram 20 is selected from the data in the storage means 4 from the latitude / longitude of the current location 21. To do. Further, on the selected layout diagram 20, a plurality of capture guide lines 33, 33, 33 corresponding to the green G of the layout diagram 20 are displayed on the display surface 2. In addition, the direction signal from the direction sensor unit 8 is displayed on the display surface 2 as the direction straight line 22. From the flight distance information for each count 24, an arc-shaped predicted flight distance line 23 centered on the current point 21 is calculated for each count 24, and a plurality of predicted flight distance lines 23 and 23 are displayed on the display surface 2. Let

The display surface 2 forms (displays) a concentric arc-shaped guide line group 36 with a plurality of capture guide lines 33, 33, 33. The distance (radius) from the point 31 of the center of gravity of the surface corresponding to the strategy guide line 33 is displayed in the vicinity of or superimposed on the strategy guide line 33.
Further, a concentric arc-like flight distance prediction line group 26 is formed (displayed) with a plurality of flight distance prediction lines 23. The predicted flight distance and the count 24 corresponding to the predicted flight distance line 23 are displayed in the vicinity of or overlapping the predicted flight distance line 23.

  Further, a plurality of intersections between the flight distance predicted line group 26 and the direction straight line 22 are displayed as predicted arrival points 25 and 25. Further, the contact point between the flight distance prediction line 23 and the capture guideline 33 corresponding to the distance previously stored in the storage unit 4 as a good distance, or the capture guideline 33 and the arrival prediction point of the good distance It is also preferable to display the intersection with 25 as a capture point (approach point) 29. It is also preferable to display the intersection point of the direction straight line 22 and the strategy guide line 33 of a good distance as the strategy point 29. Note that the strategy guide line 33 and the flight distance prediction line 23 having a short distance (small radius) from the center point such as the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G and the current point 21 may be displayed as a circle. That is, in the present invention, displaying in an arc shape includes displaying in a circular shape.

  The capture guide line 33 is stored in advance in the storage means 4 in association with the green G in the layout diagram 20, selected together with the layout diagram 20 by the processing unit 1, and displayed on the display surface 2. The processing unit 1 calculates the center 31 of the center of gravity of the surface of the green G stored in the storage unit 4 as the center point according to the numerical value and the selection item input in the above manner, and displays the distance desired by the player on the display surface 2. It may be displayed corresponding to the number.

  In addition, it is preferable to display the flight surface predicted line 23, the capture guideline 33, and the direction straight line 22 in different colors on the display surface 2. It is also preferable to highlight so that the intersections or contacts of the lines are lit or blinking. Further, it is desirable not to display the flight distance prediction line 23 of the count 24 having flight distance information such that the ball jumps too much from the current point 21 and greatly exceeds the fairway or the green G. In addition, it is desirable not to display the flying distance prediction line 23 that is too short to reach the point 31 of the surface center of gravity or the fairway.

Next, an operation (usage method) of the golf play support apparatus of the present invention will be described.
When the golf player carrying the terminal 10 turns on the power, the receiving unit 5 receives radio waves from the positioning satellite. The processing unit 1 calculates the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 of the player from the received radio wave. Further, a layout diagram 20 of the course of the golf course corresponding to the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 is selected from the storage means 4.

  From the flight distance information held in the storage means 4 and the current point 21, a flight distance prediction line 23 for each count 24 around the current point 21 is calculated. Further, the direction detected by the direction sensor unit 8 is displayed on the display surface 2 as a direction straight line 22. Further, a strategy guide line 33 corresponding to the selected green G in the layout diagram 20 is selected from the storage means 4. Alternatively, a strategy guide line 33 is calculated based on the distance (radius value) input from the operation unit 3 and displayed on the display surface 2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the display surface 2 has a flight distance prediction line group 26 including a current point 21, a direction straight line 22, a plurality of flight distance prediction lines 23, 23 on a selected layout diagram 20. The predicted arrival points 25 and 25, the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G, and a guide line group 36 including a plurality of guide guide lines 33, 33, and 33 are displayed. Also, the distance from the current position 21 to the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G, the distance from the current position 21 to the nearest edge of the green G (front edge), the prescribed number of shots (number of pars), time, direction, etc. Is displayed.

  The display surface 2 may come off the fairway or fall into a pond due to the formation of predicted arrival points 25 and 25 when the ball is hit with a driver D or No. 3 wood in the direction in which the golf player (terminal 10) faces. The golf player visually recognizes that the property is high, and encourages the review of the strategy.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the golf player changes the direction of the terminal 10, it can be seen that the ball can reach the fairway by striking in that direction. Furthermore, if the golf player is considering safety measures, it is desirable to hit the predicted arrival point 25a with No. 3 Wood 3W, because the predicted arrival point 25b at the driver D is narrow and there is a danger of OB. Make it visible.

As shown in FIG. 4, when the ball moves to the position where the ball flew, the directional straight line 22, the predicted flying distance arc group 26, and the reference line group 36 are displayed on the display surface 2 so as to overlap (intersect).
It turns out that the ball can be brought closest to the green G by facing the direction of the direction straight line 22 and shooting with the second iron 2I.
However, golf players have a good distance where the flight distance and direction of the shot ball are stable, and a poor distance where the flight distance and direction of the ball are unstable. In particular, because we want to hit the approach shots aimed at the green on at a good distance, think about a strategy to determine where the ball will reach in the vicinity of the green and then aim at the green on the distance you are good at Yes.
Therefore, looking at the reference line group 36, the distance from the point 31 of the center of gravity of the green G to the point 31 can be visually recognized immediately, and it can be seen where in the vicinity of the green the ball can reach its best distance.

  For example, if the golf player's good distance is 100 yards, a point on the capture reference line 33a indicating a position where the distance from the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G is 100 yards in the reference line group 36. You can see immediately that you should aim.

  Furthermore, if the reference line group 36 and the direction straight line 22 are viewed in combination, if the direction of the terminal 10 is changed to aim at the 100 yard point, the distance between the direction straight lines 22 and 22 when the direction indicated by two broken lines is changed. You can see that you should aim. The outward range of the two directional lines 22 and 22 indicated by broken lines is likely to be off the fairway and is dangerous. That is, it is possible to easily determine the direction to be hit in order to leave a good distance.

  In addition, if the target line group 36 and the flight distance prediction line group 26 are viewed in combination, if you try to aim at the 100 yard point aiming at the middle of the fairway, if you hit the 2nd iron 2I, it will be too close to the green G side. I understand that. It can be seen that hitting with a 3 iron 3I is optimal for reaching the ball in the middle of the fairway and at the 100Y point where the player is good. That is, it is possible to easily determine the count 24 to be used to leave a good distance. In particular, if the capture point 29 is displayed in a different color, lighting or blinking than the other predicted arrival points 25, the player can be more clearly and quickly made visible.

  In the course of the golf course, it is possible to hit the most important approach shot to the green-on from the position that left a good distance, contributing to the improvement of the score. In addition, in order to hit from a good position, a decision to determine how to attack the course is made quickly and easily, and golf play proceeds smoothly.

  The strategy guide line 33 is not limited to the case of three arc lines such as 100 yards, 150 yards, and 200 yards shown in FIGS. It is possible to display an increase or decrease in the number of the capture guide lines 33 and the distance from the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G at a desired distance (the input good distance).

In the present invention, the design can be changed, and the unit of the distance displayed or input may be meters. The operation unit 3 may be a touch panel type corresponding to the display surface 2. In addition, when the user is standing with the terminal 10 facing in one direction and the terminal 10 is facing in the other direction, the layout diagram 20 is rotated or moved so that the direction straight line 22 indicates the direction in which the terminal 10 is facing. You may provide so that it may do. That is, the direction line 22 may be displayed as if it was fixed in a predetermined direction, and the layout diagram 20 side may be rotated or moved. In addition, the operation unit 3 can be switched to display the fixed layout diagram 20 shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 and the content displayed by rotating / moving the layout diagram 20 according to the operation of the operation unit 3. May be. Further, the direction straight line 22 may not be displayed on the display surface 2.
Note that the positioning satellite is a positioning artificial satellite such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, SBAS, or the like.

  As described above, the golf play support apparatus of the embodiment includes the terminal 10 carried by the golf player, and the terminal 10 includes the layout diagram 20 of the golf course and the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G in the layout diagram 20. It has a display surface 2 that displays an arc-shaped capture guide line 33 as the center point, so if you let the ball reach any part of the vicinity of the green, you can leave your favorite distance, the next green on It is possible to know whether a shot aiming at (approach shot) is advantageous. The strategy can be determined easily and quickly, and golf play can be smoothly advanced. Contribute to improving golf scores. Further, since the pin position is not set as the center point, but the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G is set as the center point, even if the pin position is changed, data rewriting is not necessary and the burden on the player can be reduced.

  Further, the display surface 2 displays a plurality of capture guide lines 33, 33, 33 having different distances from the point 31 of the center of gravity of the green G, and includes a plurality of guide guide lines 33, 33, 33 as a guide line group 36. Therefore, when examining the place where the ball should reach the vicinity of the green G, it is possible to easily and quickly examine many places. The strategy according to the preference of the golf player can be supported. The distance from the point 31 of the green surface center of gravity can be known in more detail, and it is possible to see at a glance which part of the course the ball should reach.

  In addition, the display surface 2 is concentric on the layout diagram 20 with the reference line group 36, the current position 21 of the golf player, and the predicted ball arrival position for each golf club number 24 of the player as the center point. Since the predicted flight distance line group 26 is displayed in an arc shape, it is possible to know which part of the vicinity of the green G with which number 24 is the target and the next green-on shot (approach shot) will be advantageous. Can do. The strategy can be determined easily and quickly, and golf play can be smoothly advanced. Contribute to improving golf scores. The strategy (strategy) of the course that needs to consider many combinations such as the distance from the point 31 of the surface center of gravity of the green G, the count, and the flight distance can be viewed at a glance, and the strategy can be determined intuitively.

1 Processing Unit 2 Display Surface
3 Operation unit 4 Storage means 5 Reception unit
10 devices
20 Layout diagram
21 Current location
23 Flight distance prediction line
24th
26 Flight distance prediction line group
31 Center of gravity of the surface
33 Guideline
36 Strategy Guide Line Group G Green

Claims (1)

A terminal (10) carried by a golf player;
The terminal (10) includes a receiving unit (5) capable of receiving radio waves from a positioning satellite, and storage means (4) in which a number of golf course layout diagrams (20) associated with latitude and longitude are stored. The processing unit (1) for calculating the latitude / longitude of the current location (21) of the golf player from the radio wave received by the receiving unit (5), and the display screen (2) for displaying the layout diagram (20) ), And an operation unit (3) capable of inputting flight distance information for each golf club count (24) of the golf player ,
The layout diagram (20) has information on the point (31) of the center of gravity of the green (G) that corresponds to the latitude and longitude,
Further, the storage means (4) has a plurality of arc-shaped shapes having different distances from the point (31) of the surface centroid of the green (G) around the point (31) of the surface centroid of the green (G). The capture guideline (33) (33) (33) and the flight distance information for each count (24) are held.
The processing unit (1) selects the layout diagram (20) corresponding to the calculated latitude / longitude of the current location (21 ) from the storage means (4), and the selected layout diagram (20). The plurality of capture guide lines (33), (33) and (33) corresponding to the point (31) of the center of gravity of the green (G) are selected from the storage means (4), and the flight distance information and the current position are selected. From (21), an arc-shaped flight distance prediction line (23) centered on the current point (21) is calculated for each count (24),
The display surface (2) is placed on the selected layout diagram (20) at the current point (21) and the point (31) of the center of gravity of the green (G) in the selected layout diagram (20). a corresponding plurality of capture guide wire mentioned above selected (33) (33) (33), the computed count (24) each of distance estimated line (23) (23) and (23), and displays,
Further, when the desired distance of the golf player is input through the operation unit (3), the processing unit (1) performs the input with the point (31) of the center of gravity of the green (G) as the center. An arc-shaped guideline (33) based on a desired distance of the golf player is calculated, and the display surface (2) displays the calculated guideline (33). Play support device.

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