JPH10230036A - Golf swing rhythm phone - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To inform a player of the rhythm and timing of a golf swing by stereo sound with volume and musical interval changed. SOLUTION: A control part 8 generates digital signals corresponding to the rhythm sound of a prescribed speed corresponding to the operation signals of a speed changeover switch 5 by a user based on a reference frequency from an oscillator 9 and outputs them to a D/A conversion part 10. Simultaneously, control signals for outputting the generated rhythm sound from a left amplifier 12 and/or a right amplifier 13 are outputted to an L/R switching part 11. When the speed changeover switch 5 is pressed at the time of a silence state, the control part 8 switches to a predetermined different speed based on the operation signals and generates the rhythm sound by the speed. Further, when the speed changeover switch 5 is pressed at the time of the silence state, it switches to the next different speed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a golf swing rhythm phone suitable for learning the rhythm of a golf swing in terms of the strength (volume) of sound and the pitch (sound) in stereo and learning the timing. Is to use stereo earphones to inform the rhythm in terms of volume and pitch during the swing process and to learn the optimal swing rhythm and timing in a short time by sounding the rhythm sound from one of the earphones when notifying the weight shift. Golf Swing Rhythm Phone

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, devices and equipment for learning a golf swing have been proposed and put to practical use. Golf swings include practice in form, stance, grip, rhythm, timing, etc. There are many ways to do so. For example, at present, they receive instruction from an instructor or try a method described in a golf magazine or the like at a practice range. In particular, in the case of static forms, stances, grips, and the like, the above method can be used, but dynamic rhythm and timing are difficult in a short period of time. If you forget the rhythm or timing you have learned or go crazy, you often have a hard time until you return to the original state. Also, it takes a long time and cost for a beginner to learn the rhythm and timing of a golf swing. It is an object of the present invention to provide a golf swing rhythm phone in which the rhythm and timing of a golf swing are notified by a stereo sound with a changed volume and pitch. The other purpose is to use a stereo earphone to play a rhythm sound from one earphone when the weight shifts.
About rhythm phone.

[0003]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 provides a method of sounding a swing rhythm from an address, a backswing, a top, a downswing, an impact, a follow-through, and a finish in a golf swing. Rhythm phone for learning by using a first tone that generates a ready sound that indicates the address
, A second sounding means for generating a rhythm sound from the start of the backswing to the top position, a third sounding means for generating a downswing rhythm sound from the top to the impact, and from the impact to the finish. A fourth sounding means for generating a rhythm sound of follow-through, a stereo earphone for outputting a sound generated by each sounding means, and a sound generated by each sounding means. Output switching means for switching output from both or either of the earphones.

Another aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the first aspect of the present invention, one or a combination of the following configurations is provided. (1) Each sound generating means generates sounds having different volume and pitch. (2) The sound of the first sounding means is the highest note, the sound of the second sounding means is the low tone, and the sound of the third sounding means is the pitch of the sound of the first sounding means and the second sound. It is assumed that the treble is in the middle of the pitch of the pronunciation of the pronunciation means. (3) The output switching means switches the earphone that emits a rhythm sound when instructing the moving direction of the weight. (4) The output switching means switches to an earphone that outputs a rhythm sound when instructing the direction of weight movement, and outputs sounds from the left and right earphones when the weight is not moved. (5) The earphone that emits a rhythm sound when instructing the direction of weight movement is the right earphone when moving right, and the left earphone when moving left. (6) Fifth sounding means for generating a sound indicating the point of impact is provided. (7) Speed switching means for providing a silent band between the sounding of the first sounding means and the sounding of the second sounding means, and varying the time of the silent band to change the swing time from the start of the swing to the finish. Is provided. (8) The sound of the second sounding means is a rhythm sound in which the low tone and the volume change from small to large from the start of the swing to the top, and the sound of the third sounding means is the high sound in the top and the volume from the start of the downswing. The rhythm sound that changes from large to small until the impact, and the sound of the fourth sounding means is a rhythm sound that changes from high to low and the volume changes from small to large after the impact and from the impact to the finish. (9) The sound of the second sounding means generates a high-pitched sound and a loud sound that indicates the start point of the swing, and then generates a rhythm sound in which the low-pitched sound and the volume change from small to large from the start to the top of the swing. Let it.

[0005] An eleventh aspect of the present invention provides a rhythm for learning a swing rhythm from a sound to an address, a backswing, a top, a downswing, an impact, a follow-through, and a finish in a golf swing.
A first sound generating means for generating a ready sound for notifying an address, a second sound generating means for generating a rhythm sound from a start of a backswing to a top position, and a downswing rhythm from top to impact Third sound generating means for generating a sound, fourth sound generating means for generating a follow-through rhythm sound from impact to finish, a stereo earphone for outputting a sound generated by each sound generating means, and each sound generating means Output switching means for switching whether or not the sound generated at each of the golf swings is output from both or one of the stereo earphones, and between the sounding of the first sounding means and the sounding of the second sounding means. A silent band is provided at the end of the line, and the time of the silent band is varied to change the swing time from the start of the swing to the finish. Switching means, control means for controlling each means, and a battery for supplying power to each means. When the control means detects attachment of the battery after removal during operation of the speed switching means, output switching is performed. The earphones that are switched by the means are configured to be switched in the reverse manner.

[0006]

According to the present invention, since each point of one golf swing is notified by a stereo sound, the rhythm and timing can be easily obtained, and the practice effect can be improved. In the case of changing the pitch and volume at each point, the rhythm and timing of the swing at each point can be more easily taken. The volume is changed from small to large, large to small, and small to large in accordance with the movement locus of the club head. That is, the relationship between the swing and the rhythm sound can be easily understood by minimizing the volume when the club head is at the ball position and increasing the volume as the distance increases from the ball. By notifying the weight shift during the swing process by sounding a rhythm sound from one earphone, the timing of the weight shift becomes easy. Preferably, by sounding the earphone in the direction of weight movement, it is possible to intuitively understand that the weight is moved to the foot in the direction heard from the earphone, and exercise can be performed reflexively. In particular, since the timing of the body turn from the backswing to the top and the timing of the body turn from the top to the downswing are notified by different pitches, preferably, switching from a low pitch to a high pitch, the rhythm of the swing process and the timing of weight shift can be easily set. Further, since the point at which the player enters the impact from the downswing is also notified by the treble, the rhythm up to the impact and the timing of the impact can be learned. Especially at the time of impact, since the left and right earphones sound, it is easy to take the timing to enter the following follow-through. Further, the rhythm sound of follow-through can be acquired by playing a rhythm sound in which the volume from high to low and the volume changes from low to high from impact to finish. Also, by re-inserting the battery while operating the speed switching means, it is possible to cope with right-handed or left-handed use.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows an example of a component arrangement of a golf swing rhythm phone (hereinafter referred to as a rhythm phone). FIG. 2 is an external side view. Rhythm phone 1
Is a circuit board 2 for generating a golf swing rhythm (hereinafter referred to as a rhythm), a battery 3 for supplying power to the circuit board 2, a stereo earphone 4 as a means for outputting a rhythm sound, and a rhythm speed. A speed changeover switch 5 is provided as speed changeover means for changing over in several stages, and these parts are incorporated in a case 6. The case 6 has a stereo earphone jack 7 for connecting the earphone 4 to the output terminal of the amplifier,
A button 8 for operating the speed changeover switch 5 is provided. The case 6 is provided with a hook 9 for attaching to a user's clothes or belt.

[0008] The circuit board 2 includes a control unit composed of an arithmetic unit (CPU), a storage unit (ROM or the like), a microprocessing unit (MPU) including an input / output interface (I / O), an oscillator, a digital / analog (D / A). /
A) A converter, an L / R switching unit for switching the rhythm sound output to the left and right earphones 4, a left amplifier for outputting a rhythm sound to the left earphone, a right amplifier for outputting a rhythm sound to the right earphone, and a speed switch are arranged. I have. FIG. 3 shows a circuit configuration. The function of this circuit is to store data for generating a standard rhythm of a professional golfer in a storage unit such as a ROM in advance, and the user can use the standard rhythm data to select a rhythm suitable for himself, that is, a golf swing. The speed is changed, and control is performed to output a rhythm sound in which the sound intensity and pitch are changed from one or both of the left and right earphones in accordance with the weight shift at each point in the swing process.

That is, the control unit 8 generates a digital signal corresponding to a rhythm sound of a predetermined speed in accordance with the operation signal of the speed changeover switch 5 based on the reference frequency from the oscillator 9 and performs D / A conversion. Output to the unit 10. At the same time, a control signal for outputting the generated rhythm sound from the left amplifier 12 and / or the right amplifier 13 is transmitted to the L / R switching unit 1.
Output to 1. Speed switch 5 when there is no sound
Is pressed, the control unit 8 switches to a predetermined different speed based on the operation signal, and generates a rhythm sound at the speed. Further, when the speed changeover switch 5 is pressed in the silent state, the speed is changed to the next different speed.
In such a silent state, the speed changeover switch 5
By operating, rhythm sounds of different speeds are emitted. For example, it is configured such that the speed can be switched in one to ten steps. The amplifiers 12 and 13 are activated or deactivated according to a control signal from the L / R switching unit 11. When the amplifier is in operation, the analog signal input from the D / A converter 10 is amplified to output a rhythm sound from the earphone 4. On the other hand, when the amplifier is not in operation, there is no rhythm sound output.

[0010] How to output a rhythm sound will be described. One golf swing enters the address from ball setup, starts the swing a short time later, swings up to the top position by the backswing, and then moves to the downswing. Then hit the ball at impact and then follow-through to finish. In the process of the above swing, the top position from the start of the swing,
Weight shifts are made between top to impact and impact to finish, respectively. The rhythm of weight shift sounds from only one earphone according to the direction of weight shift. Also, when there is no weight shift, that is, as a swing process in which there should be no weight shift, sound is emitted from both earphones at the start of takeback and at impact. Thereby, it is possible to learn the rhythm of the correct weight shift during the swing. The example of FIG. 4 shows the case of right-handed. FIG. 5 shows the waveform of the volume and pitch of the rhythm sound in one swing. The silence time after the ready sound is a time necessary for creating a rhythm, and since there is an individual difference, a predetermined time for each speed, that is, 1.6 to 2.23 seconds. It can be changed in ten steps and can be set arbitrarily. Similarly, the swing time from the start of the swing to the finish varies from 1.6 to 2.7 seconds in relation to the set speed.

After setting up the ball, step 1 addresses the club and enters the swinging configuration. At this time, the ready sound emits the highest rhythm sound (G). In step 2, in order to increase the concentration before the start of the swing, a silent state in which no rhythm sound is output is set. Steps 3 to 7 are swing operations. First, a swing start starts with a bass (A) rhythm sound, and the volume changes from low to high in the process of swinging to the top.
The rhythm sound during this time is first heard from the left and right earphones,
Then you can only hear from the right earphone. Move your weight to your right foot when you hear it from the right earphone. When moving from the top to the downswing, a rhythm sound in which the high sound (C) and the volume change from large to small is heard from the left earphone. A down swing is performed while moving the weight to the left foot in accordance with the rhythm sound. In the impact of catching the ball, a high sound (C) and a loud sound are instantaneously heard from the left and right earphones. The sound at this time teaches the point of impact. Subsequently, a high tone (C) and a rhythm sound in which the volume changes from low to high are heard for a predetermined time. Finish from the follow-through to this rhythm sound. Thereafter, for example, a silence state of about 5 seconds is reached, and a rhythm sound of the next swing is emitted. By practicing this repeatedly,
You can learn the right rhythm. If the rhythm (speed) of the swing does not match, the speed can be changed by pressing the speed changeover switch 5 in a silent state, so that a rhythm sound having a speed suited to the user's swing can be set.

Regarding the speed stage and pronunciation [pip]
The sound represents "1" and the [Pe] sound represents "5". For example, 4
The speed of 6 sounds [pi, pi, pi, pi], and the speed of 6 sounds [pi, pi]. The silence time after each speed and ready sound is set as follows. Speed time (seconds) Speed time (seconds) 1 1.6 6 1.95 2 1.67 7 2.02 3 1.74 8 2.09 4 1.81 9 2.16 5 1.88 10 2.23 In connection with the speed setting, the time from the start of the swing to the finish is changed as follows. Speed Time (sec) Speed Time (sec) 1 1.8 6 2.3 2 1.9 7 2.4 3 2.0 8 2.5 4 2.1 9 2.6 5 2.2 10 2.7 In the above embodiment, a right-handed person has been described. However, in the case of a left-handed person, the battery can be used by reinserting the battery while pressing the speed changeover switch, that is, by removing the battery and mounting it again.

Next, the function of the control unit will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, when the battery is set, the CPU checks the ON / OFF state of the speed changeover switch 5 (S1). When it is OFF, the left-handed flag is reset (S2). The control functions now for right-handed use. When the switch is ON, a left-handed flag is set (S3), and thereafter, it is determined whether the switch is OFF (S4). When turned off, the control unit functions for left-handed use.

The speed is set to speed 1 in advance (S5). Therefore, when no operation is performed, a ready sound is subsequently emitted (S6), and a swing preparation is started. When the switch is not turned on, a signal for starting the swing sounds (S8), and the speed is selected (S11). If the switch is not turned on at first, a rhythm sound at speed 1 sounds (S12). When the switch is pressed, the switch ON is determined in step S7, and the current speed is set to 1
Is incremented and a new speed is set (S
9). Then, the counter value is cleared to 200 times (S1
0), a ready sound is emitted (S6), and the state of the switch is determined again. Here, 200 times is the number of times the swing rhythm is continuously sounded, and is a preset value. A rhythm sound is generated by repeating this default value, but is reset if no switch operation is performed during that time. That is, the state returns to the speed 1 and the sleep mode described later is set. When the speed is changed, step S
At 11, a speed is selected, and a rhythm sound corresponding to the speed is emitted.

When one swing is completed, the state of the switch is determined at intervals of several seconds (S1).
3). When there is no switch operation (OFF state), it is checked whether the counter value is 200 times (S14), and 20
If it is not zero, a ready sound for the next swing operation is sounded (S6). Hereinafter, step S6 is repeatedly performed.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the counter value has reached 200 times, the apparatus enters a sleep (SLEEP) mode (S15). This sleep mode is when the rhythm phone has not been used for a long time or is not used at all. Usually, it waits in a sleep mode state. When the speed change switch is pressed for use, the counter value is cleared (S10), and then the ON state of the switch is determined (S7). Here, a nonvolatile memory may be provided in the control unit, and the set speed may be stored in this memory so that the set speed can be used as the next speed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a component layout diagram of a golf swing rhythm phone according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external side view.

FIG. 3 is a circuit diagram.

FIG. 4 is an operation explanatory diagram.

FIG. 5 is an operation waveform diagram.

FIG. 6 is a control flowchart.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Golf swing rhythm phone, 2 ... Circuit board, 3 ... Battery, 4 ... Stereo earphone, 5 ... Speed changeover switch, 6 ... Case, 7 ... Connection jack, 9 ... Hook

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Masanori Suzuki 1-8-30 Sekicho Higashi, Nerima-ku, Tokyo Inside Asahi Electric Laboratory Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Kiyoshi Mineshima 1-12-1 Midorigaoka, Hamura-shi, Tokyo Limited Company Mine Systems

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A rhythm phone for learning a swing rhythm from a golf swing to an address, a backswing, a top swing, a downswing, an impact, a follow-through, and a finish. First sounding means for generating; second sounding means for generating a rhythm sound from the start of the backswing to the top position; third sounding means for generating a downswing rhythm sound from the top to the impact; A fourth sounding means for generating a follow-through rhythm sound from impact to finish, a stereo earphone for outputting a sound generated by each of the sounding means, and a sound generated by each of the sounding means. Both or any of the stereo earphones in each swing action A golf swing rhythm phone including output switching means for switching between output from one or the other. 2. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 1, wherein each of said sound generating means generates sounds having different volume and pitch. 3. The sounding of the first sounding means is the highest note, the sounding means of the second sounding means is low tone, and the sounding of the third sounding means is the pitch of the sounding of the first sounding means. 3. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 2, wherein the high pitch is in the middle of the pitch of the sound of the second sound generating means. 4. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 1, wherein said output switching means switches an earphone that emits a rhythm sound when instructing a moving direction of weight. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said output switching means switches to an earphone that emits a rhythm sound when instructing the direction of weight movement, and outputs sounds from the left and right earphones when weight movement is not performed. Golf swing
Rhythm phone. 6. An earphone that emits a rhythm sound when instructing the direction in which the weight moves, the right earphone when moving right.
The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 4 or 5, wherein the earphone is a left earphone when moving left. 7. The golf swing / swing phone according to claim 1, further comprising a fifth sound generating means for generating a sound indicating a point of impact. 8. A speed in which a silent band is provided between the sounding of the first sounding means and the sounding of the second sounding means, and the time of the silent band is varied to change the swing time from the start of the swing to the finish. 2. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 1, further comprising switching means. 9. The sound of the second sounding means is a rhythm sound in which a low tone and volume change from small to large from the start of swing to the top, and the sound of the third sounding means is high in the top sound and volume is downswing. The rhythm sound that changes from large to small from the start to the impact, and that the fourth sounding means sounds from the impact to the finish, and that the high tone and the volume change from small to large from the impact to the finish. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 2, wherein: 10. A rhythm sound in which the second sounding means generates a high-pitched sound and a high-volume sound that indicates the start point of the swing, and then the low-pitched sound and the volume changes from small to large from the start to the top of the swing. 10. The golf swing rhythm phone according to claim 9, wherein: 11. The golf swing address, backswing, top, downswing, impact,
A rhythm phone for learning the swing rhythm from follow-through to finish by sound, a first sounding means that generates a ready sound that indicates the address, and a rhythm sound from the start of the backswing to the top position A second sounding means for generating a downswing rhythm sound from top to impact, a fourth sounding means for generating a follow-through rhythm sound from impact to finish, A stereo earphone for outputting a sound generated by the sounding means, and an output for switching whether the sound generated by each of the sounding means is output from both or one of the stereo earphones in each operation of the golf swing Switching means; sounding of the first sounding means and sounding of the second sounding means. A silent band is provided therebetween, the time of the silent band is varied, a speed switching unit that changes the swing time from the start of the swing to the finish, a control unit that controls the units, and a power supply to the units. When the control unit detects the mounting after the removal of the battery during operation of the speed switching unit, the control unit switches the earphone switched by the output switching unit to the reverse of the previous one. Golf swing rhythm phone.