JPH04329974A - Scorecardlike golf score-totalizing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make easy the input of scores and to automatically operate different kinds of totalization, by providing a surface layer on which the scores are written, a recognition means for recognizing these numerals, an operation means for operating the totalization of the scores, and a plurality of indication elements. CONSTITUTION:The title device 1 is formed of plastic or the like, and on the surface of a surface layer on which numerals can be written with a writing utensil, such as a pencil, there are score entry frames 14 in the same manner as a usual golf scorecard, and under them, numbers of recognition elements 19 arranged in the shape of a matrix are placed. Operation elements 31 are composed of IC elements and the like, and the number of a total score is operated. The parts of the surface layer 2 corresponding to total score-indicating frames 21 to 24 are cut-out and openings 27 are formed, and indication elements 28, each of which is composed of liquid crystals or the like, are placed and fixed facing to these openings. Each of the indication elements 28 respectively receives an output signal from each of the operation elements 31 and indicates the total score in numerals.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf score totalizer, and more particularly to a golf score totalizer that is shaped like a scorecard and can automatically total golf scores.

0002

[Prior Art] Normally, a golf scorecard (tally card) has an entry field in which each player's score (number of strokes) for each hole is written in correspondence with the number of each hole and the player's name. , each player writes in this column for each hole, including the score of his/her companion. In a normal golf scorecard, such entry columns are provided for each of nine holes, for each of the out-course and in-course.

[0003] In addition, there are provided a handicap display column, a column to record the total score for each player's out-course and in-course, and a column to display the total score of the out-course and in-course. ing.

[0004] Each player enters the score for each hole, including that of other players, in the entry column, and also records the total score for each course.

However, the above-mentioned tabulation for each course is troublesome, and errors in tabulation may occur, resulting in rankings and winners and losers being determined based on incorrect results.

[0006] Therefore, various tallying machines capable of automatically tallying golf scores have been proposed.

[0007]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, conventional tally machines are inconvenient because they must be carried in addition to a normal scorecard, and the input method is difficult.
There was a problem that only experienced people could use it.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a scorecard-like golf score totalizer that does not require carrying a separate normal scorecard and allows easy input of scores, etc. for each hole. .

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] A scorecard-like golf score tabulator according to the present invention has a surface layer having a large number of writing columns for writing numerical values of each player's score on each hole using a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen or pencil. , a recognition means disposed below the entry field of the surface layer, which electronically recognizes the numbers written in each entry field; each recognition means is connected to perform calculations such as aggregating scores for each player; and a plurality of display elements arranged facing an opening provided at a predetermined location of the surface layer and displaying a total value etc. calculated based on a signal from the calculation means. This is a characteristic feature.

[0010] The entry column has a column for writing the handicap of each player in one round, and the calculation means includes:
It is desirable that scores be tallied taking this handicap into account.

Preferably, the scorecard-like golf score totalizer further includes storage means for storing fixed values for the golf course, such as the number of pars for each hole on the golf course. Preferably, the aggregation means is capable of doubling the score as a penalty when the score at each hole is more than double the number of pars at that hole. .

Preferably, the scorecard-like golf score tally device has switching means for selecting normal tally or penalty tally.

[0013] The scorecard-like golf score tally device further includes a hole handy column provided on the surface layer in which handicap marks such as numbers and symbols indicating the handicap status of each player with respect to each other at each hole are written. , a recognition means for recognizing the handicap marks in each hole handy column;
A totalizing means for calculating the wins and losses for each player for each hole, taking into account the handicap at each hole, and totaling the results for each player, and the number of wins and losses for each player totaled by the totaling means. It is desirable to have a display element that displays.

[0014]

[Operation] The golf score totalizer of the present invention is almost like a normal scorecard, and automatically records the score by writing it in the same way as in the entry field of a normal scorecard. It is designed to recognize and automatically calculate scores.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a scorecard-shaped golf score tally device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a scorecard-like golf score totalizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates a scorecard-like golf score totalizer, and as is clear from the cross-sectional view of FIG. 2, the scorecard-like golf score totalizer 1 is made of a predetermined material such as plastic. , a surface layer 2 on which writing can be written with a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen or pencil, and a case-shaped back layer 4 forming a thin space 3 between the surface layer 2 and the surface layer 2.
It is equipped with As shown in FIG. 1, the present scorecard-shaped golf score totalizer 1 has a surface condition similar to that of a golf scorecard made of ordinary paper or the like.

That is, on the surface of the surface layer 2 of the present scorecard-like golf score totalizer 1, the following columns are provided, as in a normal golf scorecard. The description in this column will be made on behalf of the out-of-course item, that is, the item placed on the left side in this embodiment.

First, on the leftmost side of the surface layer 2, a hole number column 5 indicating hole numbers is arranged. In this hole number column 5, from the top, "HOLENO"
Numbers from 1 to 9 indicating each hole number,
Then, “OU” which shows the total value of each numerical value of out course.
"T TOT" is written.

On the right side of the hole number column 5, a yardage column 6 indicating the distance between each hole is arranged. In this yardage column 6, the yardage of each hole is written to the right of the number indicating the hole number of each hole in the hole number column 5. Further, on the right side of "OUT TOT" at the bottom of the hole number column 5, the total number of yards of the out course is written.

[0021] On the right side of the yardage column 6, a par column 7 is arranged to indicate the par number of each hole. In this par column 7, the par number of each hole is written in the position corresponding to the number indicating the hole number of each hole in the hole number column 5. Also, at the bottom of hole number column 5, “O
To the right of ``UT TOT'' is the total number of yards on the out course.

On the right side of the par column 7, a hole handicap column 8 is arranged which numerically indicates the order of difficulty of each hole in the entire course, including out and in holes. In this hole handicap column 8, the order of difficulty of each hole is written numerically in the position corresponding to the number indicating the hole number of each hole in the hole number column 5.

[0023] On the right side of the hole handicap field 8, there is a score entry field 9 for four players (in this case, Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, and Mr. D). There is. This score entry field 9 includes each player score entry field 10, 11, 1 for each of the four players.
It is divided into 2 and 13 parts. At the top of each player score entry field 10, 11, 12, 13, player name frames 10-0, 11-0, 12-0, 13-0 are provided. name frame 10-0
, 11-0, 12-0, 13-0, Mr. A, Mr. B,
A, B, C, and D representing Mr. C and Mr. D, respectively, are written. Then, each player score entry column 10, 11, 1
2, 13 name frames 10-0, 11-0, 12-0, 13
At the bottom of -0, hole score entry fields 10-1, 11-1, 12-1, and 13-1 are provided for entering each hole score from the 1st hole to the 9th hole in order. ing.

Each player score entry field 10 located at the leftmost part of the score entry field 9 is provided with each hole score entry frame 14 for entering each hole score from the first hole to the ninth hole. Since each player score entry field 10 is usually for a player who carries this scorecard-like golf score tally device 1, each hole score entry field 14 is used for comparison to enter the score itself of the hole. Hole score entry frame with large area 15
and a relatively small putting number entry frame 16 in which the number of putts on that hole is written.

Each of the three player score entry fields 1 located on the right side of each player score entry field 10 of the score entry field 9
1, 12, and 13 are for three companions, and may have the same structure, so each player score entry field 11 will be described as a representative. Each hole score entry frame 11a of each player score entry field 11 has a hole score entry frame 17 with a relatively large area for writing the score itself for that hole, and a handicap for B as seen by Mr. A on that hole. It is divided into hole handicap frames 18 each having a relatively small area in which a cap is written. The handicap number itself may be written in each hole handicap frame 18, but in order to make it easier to recognize which will be explained later, for example, in the case of a plus handicap,
If you have a negative handicap, write it as ×.
It is preferable to write each number as many times as ○ and x according to the number. Usually, this handicap for each hole is 2 or less, so ○ and × are also written as 2 or less.

As shown in FIG. 2, within the interior space 3 of the scorecard-like golf score tabulator 1, the surface layer 2
At the bottom of each hole score entry frame 15, putt number entry frame 16, hole score entry space 17, and hole handicap entry space 18 provided above,
For example, a large number of recognition elements 19 are arranged, each of which is a matrix of pressure-sensitive elements composed of IC elements or the like. This recognition element 19 recognizes the score, the number of putts, and the numbers or symbols indicating each hole handicap written in the above-mentioned entry frame.

A total score display field 20 for displaying the total score of the out course is arranged at the bottom of the score entry field 9, that is, at a position corresponding to the bottom "OUTTOT" frame of the hole number field 5. This total score display field 20 is divided into player total score display frames 21, 22, 23, and 24 for each player score entry field 10, 11, 12, and 13, respectively. Each player total score display frame 21 for Mr. A is divided into a total score frame 25 that displays the total score itself, and a total putting frame 26 that displays the total number of putts.

The other player total score display frames 22, 23, and 24 do not count the number of putts, so they may simply be used to display the total score itself. In FIG. 1, for the sake of balance, the player total score display frames 22, 23, and 24 are also shown divided by broken lines in the same way as each player total score display frame 21.

[0029] Each player's total score display frame 21
total score frame 25 and total putting frame 26
, and each player total score display frame 22, 23,
The portions of the surface layer 2 corresponding to 24 are cut out to form openings 27, and display elements 28 made of liquid crystal or the like are fixedly arranged facing these openings 27, respectively.

[0030] The above structure has been explained only for the out course, but the structure up to this point is "OUT TOT".
The same applies to the in-course except that there is an "IN TOT" column instead of the column. For in-course items, write “O” under this “IN TOT” field.
"UT TOT" column 29, 1 round total score display column 30 for displaying the total score for 1 round, 1 for entering the handicap number of each player for 1 round
A round handicap entry column 31 and a net score display column 32 for displaying a net score obtained by subtracting the one-round handicap number from each player's one-round total score are provided in this order. These display fields and entry fields are display fields for out-of-course items,
Since they may have the same structure as the entry fields, further explanation will be omitted.

The plurality of recognition elements 19 are arithmetic elements 3 disposed inside the scorecard-like golf score totalizer 1.
Connected to 1. This calculation element 31 is composed of an IC element, etc., and calculates, for example, Mr. A's total score for each of the out-course and in-course, calculates the above-mentioned net score of Mr. A, and calculates the total number of putts of Mr. A. It is desirable to provide a corresponding one for each calculation content.

[0032] Here, the calculation element 31 will be described as one for calculating Mr. A's net score. As shown in FIG.
In addition to the above-mentioned large number of recognition elements 19 that recognize the score at each hole, the recognition element 19 is connected to recognize the one-round handicap number. This arithmetic element 3
1 is calculated by adding up all the scores for each hole from the 1st to the 18th hole to calculate the 1 round total score.
The net score is calculated by subtracting the one-round handicap number from the round total score. This arithmetic element 31 is connected to a display element 28 arranged in the total score display frame 25 of each player total score display frame 21 for Mr. A. This display element 28 is
Upon receiving the output signal from the arithmetic element 31, Mr. A's net score for one round is displayed numerically. Mr. A's other scores, ie, the half and one round gross scores, the number of putts, etc., as well as the above-mentioned scores of other players, are calculated in the same manner and displayed on a predetermined display element.

One way to calculate a score in golf is to double the actual score as a penalty if the score on that hole is more than twice the par number. For calculations, see Figure 4.
As shown in FIG. 3, a memory determining element 32 is prepared in which the number of pars for each hole is stored in advance, and the outputs of the plurality of recognition elements 19 for the score of each hole are once input into this memory determining element 32. do. This memory determination means 32 compares the actual score of each hole with the number of pars at that hole, and when the actual score is less than twice the number of pars, outputs a signal directly indicating the numerical value of the actual score; ,
When the actual score is more than double the par number, the actual score is doubled and a signal indicating this numerical value is output. The arithmetic element 31 receives the thus processed signal and calculates a total score based on it. This calculated total score is also displayed by the display element 28 in the same manner as above. This display element 28 is a display field 28 for out-course, in-course, and their total double score.
a, 28b, and 28c, respectively.

[0034] The game method including the above penalties is commonly known as
A double score selection key 33 is provided on the surface layer 2 to select this game method and automatically perform the above calculation.

In golf, in addition to the above, there is a game method called a hole match, in which players from one party compete to see who has the lowest score on each hole. A configuration is adopted.

That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the arithmetic element 31 has recognition elements 19-1a, 19-1b, 1 for each hole score entry frame 14 of each player on that hole.
Recognition elements 19-2b, 19 of each hole handicap entry frame 14 of 9-1c, 19-1d and other players
-2c and 19-2d are connected. The arithmetic element 31 includes recognition elements 19-1a, 19-1b, 19-1c, 19
-1d and recognition elements 19-2b, 19-2c, 19-
2d receives a signal indicating the score and a signal indicating the handicap from each player, and calculates, for example, Mr. A's score on that hole and the scores of Mr. B, Mr. C, and Mr. D, taking into account each player's hole handicap. When the score is small, it is set as +1, when it is large, it is set as -1, and the values are summed up and the value is calculated as the surface layer 2.
The information is displayed on display elements 34, 35, 36, and 37 for Mr. A, Mr. B, Mr. C, and Mr. D provided in the. The result of this hole match is displayed on the display elements 34, 35, 36, and 37 as the cumulative value of each hole. A hole match selection key 38 is provided on the surface layer 2 in order to select the hole match game method described above and automatically perform the above calculation.

As described above, the present scorecard-like golf score tally device has input frame sections 40, 41, 42 in which scores etc. are entered.
and display frame sections 43, 44 that tally up the total score etc. based on the data inputted from these and display it.
45, 28a, 28b, and 28c, and easily and accurately tally scores in golf.

[0038]

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the golf score totalizer of the present invention is almost in the shape of a normal scorecard, and scores, etc. can be entered in the same way as in the entry column of a normal scorecard. By doing so, it is automatically recognized and
Since it automatically tallies scores, you can use it on the spot without having to read the instruction manual, and various troublesome calculations in golf can be done automatically, making it extremely convenient. be.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a scorecard-like golf score totalizer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for calculating a net score in the present scorecard-like golf score totalizer.

FIG. 4 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for calculating a double score in the present scorecard-like golf score totalizer.

FIG. 5 is a circuit diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for totaling hole match results in the present scorecard-like golf score totaling device.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 1;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Scorecard-shaped golf score totalizer 2 Surface layer 19 Recognition element 28 Display element 31 Arithmetic element

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A surface layer having a large number of writing columns for writing numerical values of scores of each player on each hole using a writing instrument such as a ballpoint pen, a pencil, etc., arranged below the writing columns of the surface layer; a recognition means for electronically recognizing numbers, etc. written in the entry column; a calculation means to which each recognition means is connected and performs calculations such as aggregating scores for each player; and a calculation means provided at a predetermined location on the surface layer. 1. A scorecard-shaped golf score totalizer, comprising a plurality of display means arranged facing the opening and displaying total values etc. calculated based on signals from the calculation means. [Claim 2] The entry column has a column for writing the handicap of each player in one round, and the calculation means is configured to total the scores by taking this handicap into consideration. The scorecard-shaped golf score tally device according to claim 1, characterized in that: 3. The golf score tally in the form of a scorecard according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising storage means for storing fixed values for the golf course, such as the number of pars for each hole of the golf course. vessel. 4. The calculation means is also capable of doubling the score as a penalty when the score on each hole is more than double the number of pars on that hole. 4. The scorecard-shaped golf score tally device according to claim 3. 5. The scorecard-shaped golf score tally device according to claim 4, further comprising switching means for selecting normal tally or penalty tally. 6. Each hole handy column provided on the surface layer and in which handicap marks such as numbers and symbols indicating the handicap status of each player with respect to each other at each hole are written, the handicap mark of each hole handy column. a recognition means for recognizing the above-mentioned handicap, a totalizing means for calculating the wins and losses for each player for each hole, taking into account the handicap at each hole, and totaling the results for each player; Claim 1, further comprising a display element that displays the number of wins and losses for each player.
A scorecard-shaped golf score tabulator.