KR101255354B1 - Apparatus and method for selecting golf club using gps and hight information - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus and a method for selecting a golf club using GPS and height information are provided to use consistent and accurate guides for selecting a golf club based on correct information. CONSTITUTION: An apparatus and a method for selecting a golf club using GPS and height information comprises: a input module(100) which is inputted with user information or an operation command of the apparatus; a storage module(200) which stores location information about greens and holes, and golf club information; a GPS module(300) which extracts a GPS coordinate of a current position; a height information extracting module(400) which extracts height information of the current position; a first information processing module(500) which extracts position comparison information which is a calculation result of a difference between a target position and the current position, and uses the target which the user selects among information about greens and holes stored in the storage module and the current position information extracted by the GPS module and the height information extracting module; a second information processing module(600) which selects a golf club for the user to use; a display module(700) which provides information visually to the user; and a power module(800) which applies power to each module. [Reference numerals] (100) Input module; (200) Storage module; (300) GPS module; (400) Height information extracting module; (500) First information processing module; (600) Second information processing module; (700) Display module; (800) Power module;

Description

Golf club selection guide device and method using GPS and altitude information {APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SELECTING GOLF CLUB USING GPS AND HIGHT INFORMATION}

The present invention relates to a golf club selection guide apparatus and method, and more particularly to a golf club selection guide apparatus and method using GPS and altitude information.

Golf is a game in which a ball is stopped by a golf club and put into a hole in a stadium equipped with a large number of holes, and the game is played in accordance with the rules from holes 1 to 18. The player with the fewest number of golf balls until all the holes have been won is the winner, and the game of 18 holes is called the first round. Each course of the golf course has a variety of topographical features, varying in length, altitude, slope, etc., according to the topographical features to adjust the swing and putt force and direction, and select the type of golf club.

The golf club is divided into the head part, which hits the ball, and the shaft part, which is the rod part of the golf club. The golf club is divided into three types, such as wood, iron, and putter, depending on the shape and material of the head. . Wood is the club to send the ball away, iron is the club to choose the right distance, putter is the club to put the ball on the green. Each club is numbered, with the longer clubs towards number one, with the wood longer than the irons. The total number of clubs that golf may carry in a regular round is a total of 14 or fewer. When playing golf on the field, the most basic and important thing is to choose and use an appropriate golf club. In selecting the proper golf club on the field, it is most important to take into account the topographical characteristics such as distance and altitude, and the distance of each club according to the golfer's physical condition and ability should be taken into consideration.

In the past, it only depends on the golfer's experiences and sensations, or with the help of a caddy or golf instructor, to obtain the information needed to select a golf club. There was a problem that it would take a lot of time for the beginners to improve their skills or to be interested. In recent years, a laser or a scope-type range finder has been developed to provide location information necessary for golf club selection. In addition, various golf club selection methods have been proposed according to the characteristics of the user. However, such devices or methods only reflect or provide fragmentary information, and are insufficient to comprehensively consider various information including altitude information, and do not have various knowledge about the correlation between location information and golf club selection. It was difficult to select a golf club based on the above measurement information.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems of the conventionally proposed methods, and includes a GPS module and an altitude information extraction module to extract distance and altitude information with minimum error, and to store or pre-store the information processing module. By selecting the golf club to be used by the user by comprehensively processing the information extracted through the user's selection, it is possible to select a precise and consistent golf club based on accurate information rather than inaccurate information depending on the user's experience or sense. Golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information to guide you, learn how to choose a scientific golf club without the need for an overly expensive caddy or golf instructor, and to facilitate the performance of a golf game. Its purpose is to provide a method.

In addition, the present invention can provide accurate golf club selection guide information in consideration of complex environmental factors by adopting a configuration in which the user information is input or stored, and the input or stored user information is used for the golf club selection criteria. Another object of the present invention is to provide a golf club selection guide device and method using GPS, and altitude information.

Golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to the characteristics of the present invention for achieving the above object,

An input module configured to receive user information or a command to perform an operation of the golf club selection guide device from a user;

A storage module for storing location information of the golf course and the hole including the GPS coordinates and the altitude value of the golf course and the hole, and golf club information;

A GPS module for receiving GPS satellite signals and extracting GPS coordinates of a current location;

An altitude information extraction module for extracting altitude information of the current location;

Extract the current location information through the GPS module and the altitude information extraction module, and use the extracted current location information and the location information of the target point designated by the user among the location information of the golf course and the hole stored in the storage module. A first information processing module for extracting location comparison information for calculating a distance and an altitude difference between the locations;

A second information processing module configured to select a golf club to be used by a user using the golf club information, the current location information, the location information of the target point, and the location comparison information;

A display module for visually displaying and providing information to the user; And

It comprises a rechargeable battery and characterized in that it comprises a power module for applying power to each module.

Preferably, the user information,

At least one selected from the group including physical information of the user, a type of golf club used by the user, and an average distance when the user hits each golf club,

The second information processing module may be implemented to select a golf club to be used by the user by using the user information together.

Preferably, the altitude information extraction module,

The altitude information may be extracted using at least one selected from a group including an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module.

Preferably,

It may further include an audio module for providing information to the user by voice.

Preferably,

Further includes a USB module,

The USB module may be configured to communicate data with another terminal.

Preferably,

Further comprising a housing containing each module therein,

The housing may be composed of a waterproof member.

Golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to the characteristics of the present invention for achieving the above object,

(1) storing golf course and hole location information, including golf course and hole GPS coordinates and altitude values, and golf club information;

(2) extracting target point position information including GPS coordinates and an altitude value of the target point designated by the user from the position information of the golf course and the hole;

(3) receiving GPS satellite signals to extract GPS coordinates of the current location where the user is located, extracting current altitude information of the user using an altitude extraction module, and extracting the extracted GPS coordinates and altitude information Extracting current location information by using;

(4) extracting position comparison information including a distance and an altitude difference between the target point and the current position using the target point position information extracted in step (2) and the current position information extracted in step (3);

(5) selecting a golf club to be used by the user using the golf club information, the target point location information, the current location information, and the location comparison information;

(6) Displaying the golf club information selected in the step (5), at least one or more information selected from the group including the target point position information, the current position information, and the position comparison information to the user through a display module or an audio module Including the step of providing the features of the configuration.

Preferably,

The step (1) further includes the step of receiving user information from the user,

The step (5) is characterized in that for selecting the golf club to be used by the user using the user information together,

The user information may be at least one selected from the group including body information of the user, a type of golf club used by the user, and an average distance when the user hits each golf club.

Preferably, the location comparison information,

It may include altitude information extracted using one or more selected from the group including an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module.

According to the golf club selection guide device and method using GPS and altitude information proposed by the present invention, by including a GPS module and an altitude information extraction module, the distance and altitude information minimized the error is extracted, stored in advance or processed information By adopting a configuration that comprehensively processes the information extracted through the module and selects and presents the golf club to be used by the user, the golf club is precise and consistent based on accurate information, not inaccurate information depending on the user's experience or sense. You will be provided with a selection guide, learn how to choose a scientific golf club without the need for an overly expensive caddy or golf instructor, and make it easier to play golf.

In addition, according to the present invention, by adopting a configuration to input or store the user information, and to use the input or stored user information in the selection criteria of the golf club, it is possible to provide accurate golf club selection guide information in consideration of complex environmental factors have.

1 is a diagram illustrating a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a view showing the relationship between the current position of the golfer and the horizontal distance, the actual distance, the angle, and the altitude difference between the target point.
3 is a view showing information displayed on the display module in the golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention performs data communication with a computer using a USB module.
Figure 6 is a view showing the flow of the golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a view illustrating a flow of a golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, a detailed description of known functions and configurations incorporated herein will be omitted when it may make the subject matter of the present invention rather unclear. The same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings for portions having similar functions and functions.

In addition, in the entire specification, when a part is referred to as being 'connected' to another part, it may be referred to as 'indirectly connected' not only with 'directly connected' . Also, to "include" an element means that it may include other elements, rather than excluding other elements, unless specifically stated otherwise.

1 is a diagram illustrating a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in Figure 1, golf club selection guide device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, input module 100, storage module 200, GPS module 300, altitude information extraction module 400 ), A first information processing module 500, a second information processing module 600, a display module 700, and a power supply module 800.

In choosing a golf club, the most basic is the distance and altitude difference between the current position and the target point. Conventionally, golf clubs are selected by measuring the distance and altitude difference between two points based on the golfer's experience or sensation, or with the help of a caddy or golf instructor. Recently, with the development of various distance measuring devices, distance information between two points is provided through these devices to be used for golf club selection. However, this is more than just providing distance information, which also required a lot of knowledge or expert assistance in choosing a golf club. The inventor of the present invention not only extracts more accurate position information than the conventional distance measuring device through the GPS module 300 and the altitude information extraction module 400, but also extracts the calculated and calculated information from the information processing module according to a pre-programmed formula. To provide a golf club selection guide apparatus and method for directly selecting and presenting the most suitable golf club after the information processing. By adopting such a configuration, the user can simply select a suitable golf club without the use and knowledge for each golf club. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

The input module 100 serves to receive user information or a command to perform an operation of the golf club selection guide device from a user, and may include a keypad or a touch screen. The user information may be information identifying a corresponding user such as a user's name and gender, or may be user body information used for selecting a golf club to be described later. More specifically, the user's body information that influences the golf club selection, such as the user's height, weight, hand size or arm length, the type of golf club (brand name, etc.) used by the user, and the user It can be information such as the average distance when you hit the club. The user may input such various user information as a factor in selecting a golf club.

In addition, the user can input various operation performing commands of the golf club selection guide device according to the present invention through the input module 100, start or stop the operation of the device, or provide information (image, text, voice) Or the like. Information to be guided according to the user's selection may be selected and preset.

The storage module 200 may store golf course and hole location information, including golf course and hole GPS coordinates and altitude values, and golf club information. The storage module 100 may store location information including the location information of the golf course and the location of each hole cup in the golf course and use the location information of the target point. According to an embodiment, a plurality of golf course information may be stored, a golf course location may be mapped and stored, and information on a feature such as a bunker, a pond, and a forest in the golf course may also be stored. In addition, the user information received through the input module 100 may be stored and used for later information processing.

The GPS module 300 may receive GPS satellite signals and extract GPS coordinates of the current location. In addition, time information may be received through a GPS satellite signal. The GPS coordinate information received through the GPS module 300 is processed by the first information processing module 500 together with the altitude information extracted through the altitude information extraction module 400 to be described below, and thus accurate current position information. It can be used to extract the exact distance difference or elevation difference from and target.

The altitude information extraction module 400 may extract altitude information of the current location. According to an embodiment of the present invention, altitude information may be extracted using any one or more selected from a group including an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module. 2 is a diagram showing the relationship between the current position of the golfer and the horizontal distance, the actual distance, the angle, and the altitude difference between the target point. As shown in FIG. 2, when the current position of the golfer and the altitude between the target point are different, the horizontal distance and the actual distance between the two points are different. In addition, since the slope is formed when the altitude is different, the golf ball is additionally affected by gravity when the golf ball moves, and therefore, the altitude difference has a very important influence in selecting a golf club. Therefore, according to the present invention, unlike the conventional device that provides only a simple distance difference, by considering the altitude difference, it is possible to provide accurate golf club selection guide information. In detail, the horizontal distance may be easily derived through the GPS module 300, and the altitude difference may use a separate altitude sensor (atmospheric pressure sensor) or a GPS signal. However, since the GPS signal or the altitude sensor has a relatively large error in the altitude value, the altitude difference calculation using the angle information measured by the angle sensor may provide the most accurate information. According to an embodiment, the horizontal distance is derived from the GPS coordinate difference extracted through the GPS module 300, and the angle information (θ or 90-θ) is derived through the angle sensor. ), You can calculate the actual distance and altitude difference. However, when the angle sensor is measured according to the eye level of the golfer (user), height correction as much as the eye height may be required.

Meanwhile, as described above, the GPS module 300 may serve as the altitude information extraction module 400. As described above, in the present invention, two or more modules may be combined into one configuration or one module may be further subdivided. It may be provided by being divided into two or more per function. The same may be applied to other components including the first information processing module 500 and the second information processing module 600.

The first information processing module 500 may extract current location information through the GPS module and the altitude information extraction module. In addition, using the extracted current position information and the position information of the target point specified by the user from the position information of the golf course and the hole stored in the storage module to extract the position comparison information calculated the distance and altitude difference between the target point and the current position, The information processing module 600 may serve to process location information necessary for selecting a golf club in a usable form. In addition, the information processed through the first information processing module 500 may be provided to the user through the display module 700.

The second information processing module 600 may select a golf club to be used by the user using golf club information, current location information, location information of the target point, and location comparison information. Depending on the embodiment, the user's body information affecting the golf club selection, such as the user's height, weight, hand size or arm length, the type of golf club (brand name, etc.) used by the user, The golf club may be selected using information such as the average distance when the golf club is hit. The method of using each of these pieces of information may be based on substituting various known formulas. For example, you can typically select a golf club using user information and location comparison information. For a typical male golfer, the driver's distance is about 220 meters, the wood is 200 meters, and each time down the wood It is known that a difference of about 10 meters can occur, and various information can be formulated based on such information. In addition, the formula may be established to reflect the phenomenon that the golf ball is accelerated or decelerated by the force of gravity according to the slope (altitude difference).

The display module 700 may visually display and provide information to the user. According to an embodiment, the display window may be a CRT, an LCD, an LED, a PDP, or the like. 3 is a diagram illustrating information displayed on a display module in a golf club selection guide device using GPS and elevation information according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the display module 700 is extracted through position information (hole number, latitude, longitude, and altitude information) of the target point stored in the storage module 200 and the first information processing module 500. Current location information (latitude, longitude, altitude information), location comparison information (distance and altitude difference) calculated by the first information processing module 500, and used by a user selected through the second information processing module 600 At least one selected from the group including a golf club (recommended golf club) most suitable for may be displayed. In addition, by displaying whether the battery is charged or discharged may be implemented to allow the user to determine the charge.

The power module 800 may include a rechargeable battery, and may apply power to each module by using a power charged in the battery. Since the golf club selection guide device according to the present invention should be carried by the user while moving the golf course, it is preferable to supply power through a rechargeable battery. The power supply module 800 including a battery is portable, and various known power module types may be used.

4 is a diagram illustrating a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the golf club selection guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include an audio module 900, a USB module 1000, and a housing 1100.

The audio module 900 is a device for transmitting voice through a speaker or earphone, and the like, and various types of audio modules 900 known in the present invention may be used. The audio module 900 may provide a user with voice location information, current location information, location comparison information, and selected golf club information. Instead of visually confirming the display module 700, the user may obtain information more easily by using information provided by voice.

The USB module 1000 may be used as a means for allowing the golf club selection guide device according to the present invention to perform data communication with another terminal. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration in which a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention performs data communication with a computer using a USB module. In general, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) module is a device for easily connecting a specific device to another terminal such as a computer, and is detachably connected to a portable computer or a terminal to transmit, store, and share data. As shown in FIG. 5, the golf club selection guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention is configured to further include a USB module 1000, and is connectable to another terminal via the USB module 1000, and is connected to the Internet. A connection environment may be provided, and various information stored in the storage module 200 of the golf club selection guide device according to the present invention may be shared, and a plurality of golf course information may be easily transmitted from another terminal. .

The housing 1100 is an outdoor sport, and it is preferable that the housing 1100 is made of a waterproof member capable of protecting the apparatus from external water due to the nature of golf performed in an environment that may be exposed to a bunker or a pond. As the waterproof member, a polymer material may be used, and various known materials and methods, such as a coating waterproofing agent and a waterproof sheet, may be used.

6 is a view illustrating a flow of a golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to an embodiment of the present invention includes golf course and hole location information including golf course and hole GPS coordinates and altitude values, and golf club information. Storing (S100), extracting the target point location information including the GPS coordinates and the altitude value of the target point specified by the user from the location information of the golf course and the hole (S200); Extracting the GPS coordinates of the location, using the altitude extraction module to extract the current altitude information that the user is located, extracting the current position information using the extracted GPS coordinates and altitude information (S300), extracted in step S200 Location ratio including the distance and altitude difference between the target point and the current position by using the target point position information and the current position information extracted in step S300 Extracting school information (S400), selecting a golf club to be used by the user by using golf club information, target point location information, current location information, and location comparison information (S500), and the golf club selected in step S500 And providing at least one or more pieces of information selected from a group including target point location information, current location information, and location comparison information to the user through the display module or the audio module (S600). In the present invention, the position comparison information may include altitude information extracted by using any one or more selected from a group including an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a golf club selection guide method using GPS and altitude information according to another embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, according to another embodiment of the present invention, step S100 further includes step S110 of receiving user information from a user, and in step S500 ′, user information, golf club information, and target point position. The configuration may be adopted to select a golf club to be used by the user by using the information, the existing current location information, and the location comparison information. As described above, the user information means at least one selected from the group including physical information of the user, the type of golf club used by the user, and an average distance when the user hits each golf club. . That is, by inputting the characteristics of the user affecting the golf club selection and selecting the golf club in consideration of the input information, it is possible to provide more accurate golf club selection guide information. For each other step, the input module 100, the storage module 200, the GPS module 300, the altitude information extraction module 400, the first information processing module 500, the second information processing module 600, Since the display module 700 and the audio module 900 are similar to those described above, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The present invention may be embodied in many other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention.

10: golf club selection guide device 20: computer
100: input module 200: storage module
300: GPS module 400: altitude information extraction module
500: first information processing module 600: second information processing module
700: display module 800: power module
900: audio module 1000: USB module
1100: housing
S100: storing golf course and hole location information, including golf course and hole GPS coordinates and altitude values, and golf club information
S110: receiving user information from the user
S200: extracting the target point location information including the GPS coordinates and the altitude value of the target point specified by the user from the position information of the golf course and the hole
S300: Receiving a GPS satellite signal to extract the GPS coordinates of the current location where the user is located, extract the current altitude information of the user using the altitude extraction module, using the extracted GPS coordinates and altitude information Extracting current location information
S400: extracting location comparison information including a distance and an altitude difference between the target point and the current location by using the target point location information extracted in step S200 and the current location information extracted in step S300
S500: selecting a golf club to be used by the user using the golf club information, the target point location information, the current location information, and the location comparison information
S500 ': selecting a golf club to be used by the user using the user information, the golf club information, the target point location information, the current location information, and the location comparison information
S600: providing the golf club information selected in the step S500 and at least one or more pieces of information selected from the group including the target point location information, the current location information, and the location comparison information to the user through a display module or an audio module.

Claims (9)

As a golf club selection guide device,
An input module configured to receive user information or a command to perform an operation of the golf club selection guide device from a user;
A storage module for storing location information of the golf course and the hole including the GPS coordinates and the altitude value of the golf course and the hole, and golf club information;
A GPS module for receiving GPS satellite signals and extracting GPS coordinates of a current location;
An altitude information extraction module for extracting altitude information of the current location;
Extract the current location information through the GPS module and the altitude information extraction module, and use the extracted current location information and the location information of the target point designated by the user among the location information of the golf course and the hole stored in the storage module. A first information processing module for extracting location comparison information for calculating a distance and an altitude difference between the locations;
A second information processing module configured to select a golf club to be used by a user using the golf club information, the current location information, the location information of the target point, and the location comparison information;
A display module for visually displaying and providing information to the user; And
A golf club selection guide device using a GPS and the altitude information, characterized in that it comprises a rechargeable battery and a power module for applying power to each module.
The method of claim 1, wherein the user information,
At least one selected from the group including physical information of the user, a type of golf club used by the user, and an average distance when the user hits each golf club,
And the second information processing module selects a golf club to be used by the user using the user information as well. The golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information.
The method of claim 1, wherein the altitude information extraction module,
Golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information, characterized in that for extracting altitude information using at least one selected from the group comprising an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module.
The method of claim 1,
Golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information, characterized in that it further comprises an audio module for providing information to the user by voice.
The method of claim 1,
Further includes a USB module,
A golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information, characterized in that configured to be in data communication with another terminal using the USB module.
The method of claim 1,
Further comprising a housing containing each module therein,
The housing is a golf club selection guide device using GPS and altitude information, characterized in that consisting of a waterproof member.
As a golf club selection guide method,
(1) storing golf course and hole location information, including golf course and hole GPS coordinates and altitude values, and golf club information;
(2) extracting target point position information including GPS coordinates and an altitude value of the target point designated by the user from the position information of the golf course and the hole;
(3) receiving GPS satellite signals to extract GPS coordinates of the current location where the user is located, extracting current altitude information of the user using an altitude extraction module, and extracting the extracted GPS coordinates and altitude information Extracting current location information by using;
(4) extracting position comparison information including a distance and an altitude difference between the target point and the current position using the target point position information extracted in step (2) and the current position information extracted in step (3);
(5) selecting a golf club to be used by the user using the golf club information, the target point location information, the current location information, and the location comparison information;
(6) Displaying the golf club information selected in the step (5), at least one or more information selected from the group including the target point position information, the current position information, and the position comparison information to the user through a display module or an audio module Golf club selection guide method using the GPS and the altitude information, characterized in that it comprises a step of providing.
The method of claim 7, wherein
The step (1) further includes the step of receiving user information from the user,
The step (5) is characterized in that for selecting the golf club to be used by the user using the user information together,
The user information is characterized in that at least one or more selected from the group including body information of the user, the type of golf club used by the user, and the average distance when the user hit each golf club, Guide to golf selection using GPS and altitude information.
The method of claim 7, wherein the position comparison information,
And an altitude information extracted by using at least one selected from a group including an angle sensor, an altitude sensor, and a GPS module.

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