JPH0810374A - Golf score registration system device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To release a golfer from a complicated score calculation, record the golf score by an IC card to make a data base, and take out the totalization, analysis and retrieval of the score data with a simple operation as a reference for golf progress. CONSTITUTION:When a score card insert hole 6a is inserted to a golf score registration system device, and a coil or rate card is also inserted, the device is laid in the usable state. A play score is registered as a data base only by inputting the play score on the basis of the instruction displayed on a display indicator 3 after inputting an individual secret number. When required, various data or data analysis result are displayed on the display indicator 3 or printed out by a printer printing machine 4 to take out materials for self score up. A complicated calculation such as official handicap or order calculation can be easily performed and displayed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention enables golf players to manage their golf scores by using an IC card, to create individual databases, and to detect analytical data whenever necessary. The present invention relates to a golf score registration system device used jointly for providing contributing reference materials.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, golfers have tried various efforts to improve their scores, but one of the most effective means is to convert their past course scores into data, analyze them, and use them. Was known to do. In other words, by accumulating past course scores and analyzing them, you can grasp your own weaknesses and strong points, so that the bad points become improvement goals, and aiming at those improvements is the fastest way to improve your score. is there. For this reason, many golfers write their course scores in a notebook or card after the golf play is completed and save it, and then accumulate and add it to create data, and analyze it to improve golf progress. It was for reference. But,
As the number of such materials increases, there is a problem that the collection work and the analysis work become more difficult. In addition, there was a problem that it was difficult to secure a storage place for the materials.

[0003]

Therefore, among those who have their own personal computers, there are those who use the OA equipment to collect and analyze course scores and create reference materials. I was there. However, the number of people who know the knowledge and how to handle such personal computers is very small, so it was not generally available. However, a database of golf scores is created with a simple operation, and data analysis,
I couldn't find anything like a golf score registration system device that can provide advice for golf improvement that can display advice according to the level from the data results.

[0004]

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and the inventor was conceived from the necessity of a long-time golfer experience, and a complicated score calculation was made. Release from golfers, I
A golf score registration system device that can be used jointly by recording golf scores using a C card to create a database, and providing reference materials for golf progress with simple operations such as totaling, analyzing, and searching of the score data. It is intended to provide. In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configurations.

1. A keyboard input section (2) and a display (3) are connected to a computer (1), and a system card reading mechanism (5) is connected to the computer (1).
And a score card read / write mechanism (6) are connected to each other, and a system card insertion slot (5a) and a score card are respectively provided at both ends of the system card read mechanism (5) and the score card read / write mechanism (6). The power supply device (7) is provided so as to be connected to the insertion opening (6a), and is further provided between the wiring connecting the power outlet to the computer (1).
And a charge management device (9) connected to the relay part (8), and the charge management device (9) is provided with a coin insertion device (11),
Alternatively, a golf score registration system device comprising a fee card insertion device (10) or connecting both of them.

2. A modular jack (13) is provided at an arbitrary externally connectable portion, and the modular jack (1) is provided.
The golf score registration system device according to claim 1, wherein a modem (12) is connected between the computer (3) and the computer (1).

3. The golf score registration system device according to claim 1, wherein a magnetic card reader / writer device (14) is connected to the charge management device (9).

[0005]

[Action]

1. Inserting the score card insertion slot 6a into the golf score registration system device, and further inserting a coin or fee card, the device becomes ready for use. 2. After entering the personal identification number, based on the instruction displayed on the display unit 3, the player inputs the play score and is registered as a database. 3. When necessary, various data and data analysis results can be displayed on the display / display device 3 or printed and displayed by the printer / printer 4, and the material for improving the score can be retrieved. 4. Complicated calculations such as official handicap and rank calculation can be easily calculated. 5. Even if there is a large number of participants such as a competition sponsored by a company, the ranking will be calculated immediately. 6. A golf score registration system device with a built-in modem can be affiliated with another golf course, etc., and score data at different golf courses can be unified to give a ranking, etc.
Data that unifies different golf courses is displayed. 7. With the built-in magnetic card reader / writer device 14, the usage fee is withdrawn from a cash card such as a bank account or a credit account.

[0006]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention, and the respective drawings will be sequentially described in detail below. FIG. 1 is a top view showing the entire golf score registration system device in this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment showing the inside of the main body of the same embodiment. In this embodiment, a keyboard input unit 2 and a display / display unit 3 are connected to a computer 1, and a system card reading mechanism 5 and a score card reading / writing mechanism 6 are connected to the computer 1 as shown in both of the above figures. In addition, the system card reading mechanism 5 and the score card reading / writing mechanism 6 are provided with the system card insertion opening 5a and the score card insertion opening 6a respectively connected to both ends thereof, and further connected to the computer 1 from a power outlet. A keyboard input unit 2 and a relay unit 8 are provided between the wirings, a charge management device 9 is connected to the relay unit 8, and a coin insertion device 11 and a charge card insertion device are connected to the charge management device 9. This device is constructed by connecting both of the 10 insertion devices. Since the present apparatus in this embodiment is configured as described above, the golf course system IC card, the golf score IC card, the fee card, the coin, etc. shown around the main body of FIG. 1 are inserted into respective places of use. To use. In order to operate this device, the golf course system IC card is stored in advance with various programs such as the number of course pars at major golf courses nationwide, registration system functions, and calculation standards for various databases. It is used by inserting it into the system card reading mechanism 5 via the system card insertion port 5a. Also,
The golf score IC card is purchased and owned by an individual,
It is used by inserting it into the score card reading / writing mechanism 6 through the score card insertion opening 6a at the time of score registration or use of registered data.

The usage state of this apparatus using these cards will be described in detail below. FIG. 3 is an overall flowchart showing an operating state of the golf score registration system device. The present device is generally a commercial power supply (50 / _60H z,
It is started by A (C100V). When this device operates, first, in step A, if it is confirmed by the determination device as to whether or not the usage fee is collected, it is confirmed that the coin or fee card is to be paid, the process proceeds to the next step. If it is determined to be no, a routine for urging the fee payment state again is performed. In the next step B, the device incorporating the PIN confirmation routine is activated. Golf score IC owned by the user in this device
When the card is inserted, an instruction is given to enter the personal identification number displayed on the display unit 3. When the personal identification number is entered in accordance with the instruction, it is judged whether or not the personal identification number entered is the same as the personal identification number stored in the golf score IC card. When the identification number is confirmed, the next step is performed. If it is judged to be no, the routine displays a message indicating that the personal identification number is different, and at the same time, prompts the user to enter the correct personal identification number again. In step C, a golf score registration routine is performed. Here, the player's golf score after playing is output based on the instruction displayed on the display unit 3.
This is a golf score registration routine in which the player's own course score is registered together with the past golf scores by simply entering the score numbers in the order of the numbers of the respective holes of the in. Step D
Is a system that uses database usage routines,
This is a routine for using the database, which is useful for grasping the task of effort by displaying the material useful for future score improvement by taking out the registered database.
Step E is a display routine for the printer. Here, a routine for printing the database displayed on the display / display unit 3 on the paper 4a using the printer / printer 4 and taking it out is performed.

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of step A in the overall flow chart of FIG. This figure is a flow chart of the one equipped with a device that allows selection of two payment methods, coin payment and charge card usage charge.
It is also possible to adopt one of the two payment methods. First, the usage method using a charge card will be described. In step a1, the charge card is inserted, and the charge card is inserted into the charge card insertion slot 10 connected to the charge management device 9. At step a2, the balance of the card is read. In step a3, the balance is displayed on the display, and after the balance is read from the card, the balance is displayed on the display so that the balance can be confirmed. Step a4 is a record of the used time, which is operated in conjunction with the charge management device 9 of step 5, and the golf score registration of step C, the use of the database of step D, the display on the printer of step E, etc. are activated. Then, the usage time is recorded, and each time a certain period of time elapses, the usage fee is recorded on the fee card. Step 5 is the charge management device 9, and when the golf score registration, the use of the database, and the work such as displaying on the printer are performed, the relay portion 8 is closed and electricity flows from the power supply device 7 to all the places. While the device can be used, a judgment signal for payment of the regulation fee is sent to the step a4 or the step b2 every time a predetermined time elapses, thereby performing the fee management. When the utilization work is completed, the relay section 8 is opened and the electricity from the power supply device 7 is cut off, so that the management work in the charge management device 9 is completed. Next, a method of using coins will be described. Step b1 is coin insertion, and is a system for paying a usage fee in coins. The coins are inserted into the coin insertion device 11 via the coin container and operated. Step b2 is management for a fixed time,
When a coin is inserted into the coin insertion device 11, a timer operates here, and this device operates in the same manner as in step 5 described above in conjunction with the charge management device 9 for a certain time.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart of step B in the overall flow chart of FIG. This figure is a flow chart of a personal identification number confirmation device for individualizing registered materials. Step 8 is insertion of a golf score card displayed on the display. When the usage fee can be collected in step A described above, a display prompting the insertion of the golf score card is displayed on the display unit 3. Step 9 is insertion of a golf score card, and based on the display of step 8, the score card possessed by the individual is connected to the score card read / write mechanism 6 via the score card insertion opening 6a. If you do not insert the scorecard, you will be prompted to insert the scorecard again. Step 10 is input of a personal identification number, and the user inputs his or her personal identification number via the keyboard input unit 2. Step 11 is a comparison with the registered personal identification number, and a comparison judgment is made as to whether it is the same as the number registered in advance on the score card. If the personal identification number entered here matches the registered one, proceed to the next step. If not, proceed to step 1
Turn to 2. Step 12 is to confirm the correct registered personal identification number. If the entered personal identification number is different from the registered personal identification number, it is displayed up to three times that it is different from the registered personal identification number, and the correct registered personal identification number is confirmed again. Display the instruction to drive. When the password is incorrect three times or more, the display PIN 3 indicates that the registered PIN is different, the registered PIN is confirmed again, and an instruction is displayed to repeat the series of procedures from the beginning.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart of step C in the overall flow chart of FIG. In this figure, a golf score registration procedure system will be described. Step 13 is a golf course NO. Although it is an input, the golf course NO. When using this device at the installation location, it is not necessary to enter it, and only when entering a golf score at another golf course, enter the number in the other golf course name beforehand. It is input based on. When it is input, the data will be aggregated by golf course. Step 14 is the input of the date, but the date is displayed only when the use of the golf course is not the same day. In step 15, the score is entered in the frame of each hole displayed on the display.
It is displayed that you can drive 18 holes in each frame. Step 16 is to enter the score for each hole.
The individual golf history database is completed only by filling the designated frame for inputting the score of 8 holes using the keyboard input unit 2. Step 17 is the input of a point memo that I came up with in golf, but here, for example, it was a play in strong winds, a play in heavy rain, a noteworthy item to be used as a database. Only enter. Yes
When the button is pressed, the process proceeds to step 18 where the memo is input, and the keyboard input section 2 becomes displayable. Step 19
Is within 128 kanji or 255 alphanumeric characters, but the above characters are displayed on the display / display unit 3. Step 20 is an input error, but if there is an error in the input made in steps 18 and 19, the YES button is pressed to return to step 15 and try again. When the memo input NO button is pressed in step 17 or when the input error NO button is pressed in step 20, the process proceeds to step 21. Although step 21 is recording in the memory of the score card, here, the golf score and the like that have been driven in are automatically recorded in the score card.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of step D in the overall flowchart of FIG. Here, the system for using the database will be described. Step 22 is the use of the database, and if it is desired to use the database, the YES button displayed on the display 3 is pressed to proceed to the calculation of data in step 23. Step 23 is the calculation of data. Here, the items to be calculated as data such as the par rate, the par-on rate, the par-save rate, the birdie rate, the double bogey rate, the double bogey rate, and the triple bogey rate displayed on the display of step 24 are shown. Since it is displayed, the recorded data is calculated and displayed by pressing the button of the necessary item. If golf course-specific data is desired, the golf course-specific Y button in step 25 is pressed to proceed to step 28. Step 28 is an input from the keyboard in the designated frame according to the instruction of the display, and the data at the golf course can be displayed by typing a predetermined number for each golf course. Step 26 is for each golf count, and here, only the required number of times of data are collected from the past data and displayed on the display unit 3, which can be used as a reference material. Step 27 is by golf date, and the required date data can be used here as in the previous step 26. Step 29 is an average score graph display. By displaying various data such as the required average score for each course and the average escape score from the bunker on the display device 3 as described above, by pressing this YES button, The graph can be displayed on the display of step 30, and the above-mentioned data can be displayed in various suitable graphs such as a bar graph, a pie graph, and a histogram. Further, step 31 is a graph display of the average putt number. Here, when the average putt number and its graph display are required, it is possible to display the same as the previous step by pressing the YES button. From the data analyzed in this way, technical advice can be displayed visually and used for score improvement.

FIG. 8 is a flow chart of step E in the overall flow chart of FIG. In this step, various data displayed on the display / display unit 3 are transferred to the printer / printer 4.
Is a system for operating to print on the paper 4a. Step 33 is output to the printer, and the par rate, the par-on rate, the par-save rate, the birdie rate, the double bogey rate, the double bogey rate, the triple bogey rate, etc. displayed in step 34, that is, using the database of FIG. The data displayed on the display unit 3 can be printed on the output paper 4a by the printer in step 39 by pressing the YES button of the item to be printed. Step 35 is a score transition graph, in which the future score can be transited from the past data by pressing this YES button, and it can be printed by the printer.
Step 36 is a handicap, and there are various types of YES such as official handicap, handicap by the new Perry method, and private handicap.
By selecting the button, those data can be printed. Step 37 is the order of the competition. If individual data is registered, the YES button can be pressed to immediately calculate the order and print it out even if the number of participants is large as in a competition sponsored by a company. Step 38 is the technical advice of the analyzed data. By pressing this YES button, various analysis results can be taken out from the past data, and the technical advice tailored to each level can be displayed and printed. be able to. Therefore, by using this device, it is possible to display the progress of progress, the transition of the score, the transition of the number of putts, etc. in an easy-to-understand graph, and visually display the progress weak points at a glance, which is essential for score improvement. Materials can be provided.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a modular jack 13 is provided at an externally connectable portion, and a modem 12 is connected between the modular jack 13 and the computer 1. Other built-in devices are shown in Figure 2.
Is similar to that of the embodiment of FIG. This embodiment can be used by directly connecting a database at another golf course to this device by using a telephone line or the like, and relates to an invention which is expected to be utilized in the next century. This device has a modem 12
With the built-in, the registration data can be transmitted by signal conversion over the telephone line, so the registered golf score at any golf course nationwide can be immediately added to the past registered score and made into a database. Its uses have an almighty utility value, such as holding competitions in a form that connects places.

10 and 11 show another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a block diagram of another embodiment. In this embodiment, in addition to the above embodiment,
This is a device provided with a magnetic card reader / writer device 14. With this magnetic card reader / writer device 14, it is possible to deduct usage charges from those accounts using magnetic cards issued by banks, credit companies, etc. become. FIG. 11 is a flowchart obtained by adding the magnetic card reader / writer device 14 to the flowchart of FIG. To operate this device, it can be used by connecting directly to an automated teller machine managed by a bank or credit company on an outside line, and the usage fee is transferred to the financial account of the device installer. Therefore, only steps of using the magnetic card reader / writer device 14 will be described.
Step c1 is insertion of a magnetic card, which is started by inserting a magnetic card issued by a bank or a credit company into the magnetic card reader / writer device 14 provided in the present device. Step 2 is the confirmation of the usage items for reading the magnetic card. Since it is connected to the automated teller machine online here, the name and payment institution, account number, account balance, money transfer procedure, etc. are displayed on the display unit 3. After confirmation, the device is ready for use. Therefore, the presence of this device enables extremely convenient use. The other operations of this device are the same as those described in the flowchart of FIG.

[0015]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it has the following effects. 1. The golf score registration system device is in a form in which the user of the device pays the usage fee, and the installer of the device such as a golf course can make an operating profit, which is effective in popularizing the device. . 2. After entering the personal identification number, the user can register his / her course data by an extremely simple operation of filling the number of play scores according to the screen displayed on the display unit 3. 3. Various operations and data analysis results can be read out on the display / indicator 3 at any time with simple operation.
It can be printed and displayed by the printer / printer 4, and it is possible to provide extremely appropriate and effective materials, such as advice according to the level, for improving one's score. 4. You can easily calculate difficult personal rankings such as the official handicap, the new Pelia method handicap, and the private handicap. 5. Even if there is a large number of participants such as a competition sponsored by a company, the ranking can be immediately calculated and provided. 6. The golf score registration system device having a built-in modem can share and register score data with other golf courses and the like, and can also be used by unifying data of different golf courses. 7. The golf score registration system device with the built-in magnetic card reader / writer device 14 can use a cash card issued by a financial institution, a credit company, or the like, and the golf cost or the usage fee in the golf course (such as a restaurant or shopping in the golf course) It is convenient because you can withdraw the fee.

[0016]

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a top view showing the whole of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of an example.

FIG. 3 is an overall flow chart.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of step A.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of step B.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart of step C.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart of step D.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of step E.

FIG. 9 is a block diagram of another embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of another embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart in which a magnetic card reader / writer device is added.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (1) is a computer (2) is a keyboard input section (3) is a display display (4) is a printer printer (4a) is paper (5) is a system card reading mechanism (5a) is a system card insertion slot (6) Is a score card read / write mechanism (6a) is a score card insertion slot (7) is a power supply (8) is a relay section (9) is a charge management device (10) is a charge card insertion device (11) is a coin insertion device (12) Is a modem (13) is a modular jack (14) is a magnetic card reader / writer device

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A keyboard input section (2) and a display (3) are connected to a computer (1), and a system card reading mechanism (5) is connected to the computer (1).
And a score card read / write mechanism (6) are connected to each other, and a system card insertion slot (5a) and a score card are respectively provided at both ends of the system card read mechanism (5) and the score card read / write mechanism (6). The power supply device (7) is provided so as to be connected to the insertion opening (6a), and is further provided between the wiring connecting the power outlet to the computer (1).
And a charge management device (9) connected to the relay part (8), and the charge management device (9) is provided with a coin insertion device (11),
Alternatively, a golf score registration system device comprising a fee card insertion device (10) or connecting both of them. 2. A modular jack (13) is provided at an arbitrary externally connectable portion, and the modular jack (1) is provided.
The golf score registration system device according to claim 1, wherein a modem (12) is connected between the computer (3) and the computer (1). 3. The golf score registration system device according to claim 1, wherein a magnetic card reader / writer device (14) is connected to the charge management device (9).