JPH0249675A - Golf score operating and recording equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To display golf scores through the workings of a one-chip microcomputer operating according to a selected mode and program by specifying what to be displayed on displays by either time-dividing switch signals or counting the switch signals, calculating the switch count after confirming the designated mode, and displaying the designated data on the displays. CONSTITUTION: Switches SW1-12 and displays DP1-13 are set so that they are interlocked. In a microprocessor 1, signals from input terminals M1-4 and S1-4 and input/output terminals P1-3 are input into an input port and an input/output port, the input data are stored in RAM 12, according to a memory address of a program counter 11, by a system program stored in ROM 10 of the microprocessor 1, and a computing unit 13 carries out the calculation. An output conversion circuit 19 converts the input signals into segment signals and outputs those signals into an LCD-drive circuit 20. As a result, the LCD-drive circuit 20 outputs LCD common outputs COM1-3 of the displays and segment outputs 40-63 into the corresponding displays DP1-13. In a time display mode, the display DP1 is activated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a golf score calculating and recording device that also serves as a clock and is capable of displaying the number of strokes for each hole and the total number of strokes at a glance at any time during golf play.

(Prior Art) Conventionally, golf enthusiasts have recorded their scores on scorecards during golf practice competitions, golf competitions, and the like. Simple addition portable counters are also provided as aids to avoid miscalculating or forgetting scores.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, with the conventional system, it is difficult for anyone other than an advanced user to check the score from multiple aspects such as individual and total, and in a prompt manner.

Therefore, regardless of whether the player is a practitioner or a competitor, it is difficult to accurately and immediately check what the player's own record is, and in such situations it is difficult to accurately and quickly improve one's own record. There were some difficulties in expectations.

The present invention has been developed to solve the above problems, and is designed to help players and spectators manage the scores of competitive players they are interested in at any time, and to keep track of their own records during practice competitions. We provide a golf score calculation recorder that enables record analysis necessary for strategy development, etc. during a match.This calculation recorder has a clock display part that can also be used as a wristwatch. It is equipped with a display section that can display all the records necessary for a golf competition, and a group of switches that control this display section, and uses a one-chip microcomputer to display the scores of the golf competition. The aim is to provide a one-chip microcombination watch that can be operated in accordance with a selected mode and program and can display golf scores as a watch and as a portable device.

(Means for Solving the Problem) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a time display mode, a hole status display mode that displays at least the hole number, hole score, and total score, and a score of the number of holes with the same score. The display section has at least a score display mode that is displayed separately, a plurality of switches that are linked to the above display are arranged, each mode is selected by inputting the switch, and the switch signal is divided by time or counted. The golf score calculation and recorder that also serves as a clock is configured such that the display on the display section is specified by the user, and after confirming the specified mode, the signal count is calculated and predetermined data is displayed on the display section. do.

(Example) The present invention determines the display mode according to the mode selection switch, always displays the time in the time display mode, and displays the hole number, the total score of the hole, and the total score in the hole status display mode, In score display mode, the number of strokes is counted by the time or number of times the switch is pressed.

An example of the record display mode for each hole is as follows:
Set Birdy (Bu), Par (P), Bogey (B), Double Bogey (D), ) Ripple Bogey (T),
Count by number, select and display 4 strokes over (Qa) or 5 strokes over (Qi), hole in one (H)
) and eagle (E) can be displayed separately, these displays can be cleared if necessary, and the contents of the display can be accurately recorded.

The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings shown as an embodiment as follows.

In FIG. 1, a microprocessor 1 has an input terminal M
1 to M4 and 81 to S4, and input/output terminals P1 to P3, and the input/output terminals P1 to P3 are connected to the terminals in the rows of the key matrix 3 connected in a matrix of 3 rows and 4 columns. M1 to M4 and 51 to S4 are individually and commonly connected to the terminals of the column of the key matrix.

Here, each switch constituting the key matrix 3 is an individual switch SWI in FIG.

2.4.5.7 to 11 and internal switches SW3 not placed on the panel. This corresponds to SW6.5W12, and the display section will display a predetermined display by operating each of these switches.

That is, the switch SW1 is a time/month/day changeover switch, and the switch SW2 is a switch for setting the date and time, and the display set on the clock display section DPI in the time display mode is shown. The switch SW3 is not provided on the panel, but is a switch SWI.

In conjunction with SW2, selects the time and month/day digits at the time of setting. This setting mode switching signal is output to terminals S1 and Ml. In this case, the switch SW3 is not necessarily required, and the signal generated when the switches SWI and SW2 are pressed simultaneously may be processed in the program and replaced with the switch SW3. Also, the operation of the switch SW2 on the panel may be made different. It may also be used as a device.

The switch SW4 is a subtraction switch, and the switch SW5 is an addition switch. These control the hole status display mode, which is the hole number, the score for each hole, and the total score.

Although the switch SW6 is not provided on the panel, the score mode switching signal is input to the terminals S2 and M2, the hole number is displayed on the display section DP2, the score for each hole is displayed on the display IDP3, and the total is displayed on the display section DP4. To automatically display the total score in conjunction with each other.

In this case, switch SW6 is not necessarily required, and switches SW5 . A signal generated by pressing SW6 at the same time may be processed in a program and replaced by the switch SW6, or the switch SW2 on the panel may be operated differently so that the switch SW2 is used for the same device.

Switch SW7 is a subtraction switch, and switch SW8 is an addition switch. These switches are selector switch 5.
Depending on the number of inputs (or time) on WII, the score display mode can be changed to birdie display section DP5, bar display section DP6, or bogey display section DP? , double bogey display section DP8, triple bogey display section DP9, and 4-stroke over display section DPI
2. Selectively specify the order of the 5-stroke over display section DP13 and then operate it to display the number of holes with the corresponding score in an addition or subtraction format.

The switch SW9 is a reset switch that can reset all records during the competition by inputting a clear signal to the input terminal S3.

Switch 5w1o is the hole-in-one and eagle display section DP10. This switch selects DP11 and works in conjunction with internal switch 5W12. The switch 5W12 may be omitted and the processing may be performed on the program, or the switch 5WIO on the panel may be operated differently so that the switch 5WIO is used for the same device.

In this way, the switch SWI~5W12 and the display DPI~
By setting the DP13 in an interlocking relationship, the microprocessor 1 stores in its own ROM10 by the signals inputted from the input terminals M1 to M4, 81 to S4 and the input/output terminals P1 to P3 to the input port and the human output port. The executed system program stores the input data in the RAM 12 according to the memory address of the program counter 11, so that the input data can be calculated by the arithmetic unit 13.

At this time, the input signal is input to the control circuit 14, and the control circuit 1
4 outputs the mode determining address of the program counter 11.

On the other hand, in the present invention, a reference signal from an oscillator 15 is sent to a frequency divider 17 via an oscillation circuit 16 for frequency division in order to display time.

The frequency-divided signal is input to a clock counter 18, and the clock counter 18 outputs the time data to an output conversion circuit 19 via a data bus.

The output conversion circuit 19 converts the input signal into a segment signal and outputs the signal to the LCD drive circuit 20.
The CD drive circuit 20 outputs the LCD common output 00M1 of the display section.
~C0M3 and segment outputs 40 to 63 on the corresponding display section D
The signal is output to PI to DP13, and in the time display mode, the display section DPI is driven.

On the other hand, connect the paces of transistors 21 and 22 to the alarm port ALMI and light port LIGHT, and connect the buzzer 23 and lamp 24 to the collectors of each transistor 21 and 22.
Since it is connected, it can be used for alarms or for illuminating the clock panel.

Reference numeral 25 is a compensation capacitor of the frequency divider, and the terminal V3
31. VH), VSS2 is a power supply terminal, and terminal RES is a reset terminal.

In addition to the time display mode, the present invention operates in a hole status display mode that displays the score status at the time of checking each hole during a golf game and a score display mode (including special modes for hole-in-one and eagle display). do.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, the present invention selects the mode selection switch (30)L, and the selected mode selection switch selects the score display mode (32), the hole status display mode (33), and the special mode (34). Divide or count the input switch signal into a certain period of time and specify the display part (35) L. After determining whether the currently operating mode is the correct mode (36), start the signal count. The calculation (37) L is displayed on the display section so that the operator (competitor) can record it (38).

For example, by specifying a hole number (display section DP2) using switch SW4 or switch SW5, and then specifying a hole score (display section DP3), the total score is automatically calculated and displayed, and the hole score corresponding to the hole score is automatically calculated and displayed. A count is displayed on one of the display sections DP5 to DP13.

Alternatively, the hole number (display section DP2) is specified, and then the selector switch SWI1 is used to specify any of the display sections DP5 to DP13 corresponding to the score of that hole, and the number is counted using the switches SW7, SW8.10. Then, the hole score and total score will also be calculated and displayed.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, it is possible to provide a golf score calculation and recorder that is portable and can also be used as a watch. According to this, by specifying the score for each hole with a switch, Each item is recorded accurately.

In addition, by specifying the hole number at any time, you can check the score of any hole, as well as the total score and the total number of birdies, bars, bogeys, etc. at a glance, so you or someone else can check the score at any time. It is convenient because you can easily and accurately know the score situation from any angle, individually, collectively, or multifaceted, and it is also easy for players to manage their scores and strive to improve their own records. Become.

[BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS] Fig. 1 is a schematic circuit diagram of an example of the golf score calculation and recording device that also serves as a watch according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a schematic front view showing the panel display state, and Fig. 3 is a flowchart schematically showing the operation. be. sw1~5W12...Switch, DPI~DPI3・
...Display section, 1...Microprocessor. 1 other person

Claims (1)

[Claims] The display section has at least a time display mode, a hole status display mode that displays at least the hole number, hole score, and total score, and a score display mode that displays the number of holes with the same score by score, and is linked to the above display. Each mode is selected by the input of the switch, and the display on the display is specified by dividing or counting the switch signal by time, and after confirming the specified mode, the signal is counted. A golf score calculation and recording device that also functions as a watch and has a configuration configured to calculate and display predetermined data on a display section.