KR20130092817A - Location information based golf course information guiding apparatus and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A position information-based golf course information guide device and a method thereof are provided to smoothly enjoy golf by supplying yardage information and course attack information for a course on a current position besides a remaining distance to a hole cup according to a change of the current position. CONSTITUTION: A CPU (170) calculates a remaining distance from a current position to a hole cup by using map data of a golf course map information (130) and the current position provided from a GPS processing unit (120) or calculates a driving distance of a previous shot in order to guide the calculated distance by controlling a voice guide unit (160). The CPU guides course information of a golf course information unit (140) according to the current position by controlling the voice guide unit. [Reference numerals] (110) Power unit; (120) GPS processing unit; (130) Golf course map information unit; (140) Golf course information unit; (150) Input interface unit; (160) Voice guide unit; (170) CPU; (180) External I/O interface unit

Description

Location information based golf course information guide device and method thereof {LOCATION INFORMATION BASED GOLF COURSE INFORMATION GUIDING APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a golf course course information guide device and method using a location information based on GPS, more specifically, the yardage information and course targeting information of a specific golf course can be conveniently informed by voice according to the change of the current position. The present invention relates to a golf course information guide device and a method thereof.

In order for a golfer to play smoothly on a golf course, it is very important to know the distance that the hit ball flew or the distance remaining from the current position to the hole cup on the green. To this end, a portable golf GPS terminal for measuring and guiding the distance between the golf ball and the hole cup using GPS has been used.

The portable golf GPS terminal includes a golf course map for guiding the distance of the golf ball or the distance remaining from the current golf ball position to the hole cup, and the map includes a golf course such as a tee shot position, a green position, and a hole cup position of each hole. The coordinate data of the significant position on the image.

In general, golf is played continuously with the hole number increasing from the 1st to the 18th hole. When the player ends play in one hole and moves to the next hole, if the golf GPS terminal recognizes that the player's current position is in the area near the tee box of the next hole, the golf GPS terminal determines that the play of the previous hole is ended and the play of the next hole is started. Thus, the distance from the current position to the hole cup is guided based on the hole cup position of the next hole.

However, the existing portable golf GPS terminal only guides simple distance information, and provides detailed guidance on yardage information, course attack information, fairway terrain information, bunker and hazard layout, club selection information, etc., which are important for golf play. Has not provided. Furthermore, it does not provide differentiated attack information for each par 3, par 4, and par 5 holes.

For golfers, what is necessary for successful golf play is not only distance information but also yardage information and course targeting information. In general, professional golfers carry a yardage book of the golf course when they hit the course and devise a play strategy for each hole. However, it is inconvenient for the average golfer to carry a Yard Book with every shot.

In addition, since there are a large number of golf courses and new golf courses are continuously created, the manufacturer of the golf GPS terminal supplies the user with location data, yardage information, course targeting information, etc. for the tee box and hole cup for all the golf courses. It is not easy in reality. In addition, due to memory limitations, it is not easy to accommodate an increasing amount of data.

The present invention is derived to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, the golf player enjoys golf as well as distance information, such as distance information, distance information, etc. remaining easily in each hole, yardage information of each hole, course targeting It is an object of the present invention to provide a location information-based golf course information guide device and method that can be easily guided by voice without carrying a separate Yardage book.

In addition, by par 3, par 4, par 5 holes, yard shots, second shots (third shots), third shots (third shot) for the yardage information, course information, terrain, obstacle information, etc. according to the current location It is an object of the present invention to provide a location information based golf course information guide device and method that can be easily guided by voice.

In addition, since the map data and yardage / course strategy information of a plurality of golf courses cannot be stored due to the memory capacity limitation of the portable golf information guide device, it may be used for a specific golf course, and the map data and yardage / It is an object of the present invention to provide a location information based golf course course information guide apparatus and method that can update the course strategy information.

Furthermore, an object of the present invention is to provide a golf course using golf course information and location information-based golf course course information guide apparatus and method that can guide the advertisement of the advertiser signed in addition to the golf course information.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other objects not mentioned may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Golf course information guide device based on location information using GPS according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object, the power supply for providing power for driving the device; A GPS processor for receiving a GPS signal and calculating a current position; A golf course map information unit for storing map data including position information of a tee box of each hole of the golf course and position information of a hole cup; A golf course information unit for storing course information of each hole of the golf course; An input interface unit including a key for executing a function of the device by a user; A voice guide unit configured to perform voice guidance of distance guide and golf course information according to the current position calculated by the GPS processor; And calculating the distance remaining from the current position to the hole cup using the current position provided by the GPS processing unit and the map data of the golf course map information unit, or calculating the distance of the previous shot so that the voice guide unit performs distance guidance. And a central processing unit for controlling the voice guide unit to guide the course information of the golf course information unit according to the current position provided by the GPS processing unit.

Here, the course information stored in the golf course information unit may include yardage information of each hole of the golf course.

Alternatively, the course information stored in the golf course information unit may include course targeting information for each hole.

In addition, the course targeting information for each hole may be divided into par 3 holes, par 4 holes, and par 5 holes.

On the other hand, the course targeting information of par 3 holes includes at least one of tee shot targeting information, approach shot (approach shot) targeting information, green surrounding terrain information, bunker information around the green, hazard terrain information, green slope information, recommended club information The central processing unit targets the yardage information and the course of the par 3 hole when the current position is entered for the first time around the tee box of the par 3 hole or when the current position is received by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 3 hole. At least one of the information may be configured to control to guide through the voice guide.

In addition, the course attack information of the par 4 hole is a tee shot target information, second shot (target shot) information, approach shot (approach shot) information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope And at least one of information and a recommended club information, wherein the central processing unit first receives a key input by a user while the current position enters the tee box of the par 4 hole or the current position is near the tee box of the par 4 hole. And at least one of the tee shot attack information, the fairway terrain information, the hazard terrain information, and the recommended club information among the yardage information and the course attack information of the par 4 hole to guide the voice guide unit, and the current position of the par 4 hole is controlled. If a user inputs a key in a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup, the second of the course information of the par 4 hole And configured to control at least one of shot attack information, approach shot attack information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit. Can be.

In addition, the course information of the par 5 hole is tee shot targeting information, second shot targeting information, third shot attack information, approach shot attack information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard It includes at least one of terrain information, green slope information, recommended club information, the central processing unit by the user in the current position is entering the first around the tee box of the par 5 holes, or the current position is around the tee box of the par 5 holes When the key is input, at least one of the tee shot attack information, the fairway terrain information, the hazard terrain information, the recommended club information among the yardage information and the course attack information of the par 5 hole is controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit. The par 5 hole when a key is input by a user while the position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 5 hole At least one of the second shot information, the third shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway terrain information, the green surrounding terrain information, the surrounding bunker information, the hazard terrain information, the green slope information, and the recommended club information among the course attack information. Control to guide through the guide.

On the other hand, further comprising an external input and output interface unit for transmitting and receiving data with an external device, when the new map data and the course information of each hole of the golf course is received through the external input and output interface unit, the central processing unit is the golf course map information unit and the golf course It can be configured to store each in the information unit.

And an advertisement information unit configured to store advertisement information of the affiliated advertiser, wherein the central processing unit is determined when the power of the device is turned on / off or when the current position is determined to enter a preset hole. The advertisement stored in the advertisement information unit may be configured to control to be guided through the voice guide unit.

Alternatively, an advertisement information unit for storing advertisement information of a pre-affiliated advertiser matched with a smart tag installed in a golf course, and a smart tag reader capable of communicating with a smart tag installed in the golf course. and a smart tag reader, wherein when the smart tag reader recognizes a smart tag installed in the golf course, the central processing unit is configured to control an advertisement matching the smart tag to be guided through the voice guide unit. Can be.

Here, the smart tag may be installed on the outdoor billboard in the golf course of the advertiser.

The course information stored in the golf course information unit may be at least one of yardage information or course targeting information of a pre-affiliated golf course.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a golf course course information guide method using a golf course course information guide device based on location information using GPS, comprising: calculating a current position using GPS; Searching for golf course map information matching the current location; A distance guidance step of guiding a distance from a current location to a hole cup of a hole where the user is currently located or a distance from a previous key input location to a current location based on the found golf course map information; And a course information guide step of guiding the course information of the currently located hall by voice.

Here, the course information guided in the course information guide step may include yardage information of each hole of a golf course.

In addition, the course information guided in the course information guide step may include course strategy information for each hole.

In addition, the course targeting information for each hole may be divided into par 3 holes, par 4 holes, and par 5 holes.

Meanwhile, the course targeting information of the par 3 hole includes at least one of tee shot targeting information, approach shot targeting information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information. The step of guiding the course information may include: the yardage information and the par when the current position is entered for the first time around the tee box of the par 3 hole or the key is input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 3 hole. It may be configured to include the step of guiding at least one of the course information of the three holes through the voice guide.

In addition, the course information of the par 4 hole includes tee shot targeting information, second shot attacking information, approach shot approaching information (approach shot), fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope. And at least one of information and recommended club information. The course information guiding step may include: a key input by a user while the current location enters the tee box of the par 4 hole first or the current location is near the tee box of the par 4 hole. In the case of receiving, the step of guiding at least one of the tee shot attack information, fairway topography information, hazard topographic information, recommended club information of the yardage information and the course attack information of the par 4 hole through the voice guide unit; If the current position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 4 hole and receives a key input by the user, the second shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway terrain information, the surrounding area of the course information of the par 4 hole Guiding at least one of terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit.

In addition, the course information of the par 5 hole includes tee shots, second shots, third shots, approach shots, fairway terrain, green surroundings, green bunkers, hazards, greens. And at least one of slope information and recommended club information, wherein the course information guiding step includes a key input by the user while the current location is first entered around the tee box of the par 5 hole or the current location is near the tee box of the par 5 hole. Guiding at least one of the tee shot targeting information, the fairway terrain information, the hazard terrain information, and the recommended club information among the yardage information and the course targeting information of the par 5 hole through the voice guide unit when receiving the input; When the current position is a key input by the user in the state of being a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 5 hole, the second shot information, the third shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway among the course information of the par 5 hole And at least one of terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard topographic information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit.

On the other hand, the golf course course information guide device is connected to enable data communication with an external device, when receiving new course map data and course information of each hole of the golf course from an external device, the previously stored map using the received map data and course information The method may further include updating data and course information.

When the power of the golf course course information guide device is turned on / off or when it is determined that the current location enters a predetermined hole, the advertisement information of the pre-affiliated advertiser stored in the golf course course information guide device is voiced. The guide may be configured to further include.

Alternatively, the golf course course information device may include an advertisement storage unit for storing advertisement information of a pre-affiliated advertiser matched with a smart tag installed in a golf course; And a smart tag reader capable of communicating with a smart tag installed in the golf course. When the smart tag reader recognizes a smart tag installed in the golf course, the smart tag reader may be used. The advertisement matching the tag may further include guiding through the voice guide unit.

On the other hand, the smart tag may be installed on the outdoor billboard in the golf course of the advertiser.

The course information guided in the course information guide step may be at least one of yardage information or course targeting information of a pre-affiliated golf course.

According to the location information-based golf course course information guidance device and method according to the embodiment of the present invention, as well as easy to carry, the distance to the hole cup or distance information according to the change of the player's current position, as well as the course at the current location By providing yardage information / course strategy information for the golf player can enjoy a smooth golf.

In addition, since the course information for each type of hole and terrain is variously and comprehensively provided, even if it is the first golf course to be visited, there is an advantage that the golf player can easily grasp the course of the golf course by voice.

On the other hand, since it is possible to provide a predetermined advertisement in addition to the course information, there is an advantage to enjoy a separate advertising revenue and marketing effect.

In addition, since map data and course information can be updated as needed, and yardage / course targeting information specific to a specific golf course can be provided, the memory capacity can be freely limited.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other effects that are not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

1 is a topographic view of a golf course for explaining the location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a structure of a general golf course and a location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which differentiated course information is provided for each area of a golf course.
4 is a plan view of a golf course showing one example of a configuration of a par 3 hole.
5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a location information based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a location information based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view showing an example in which a smart tag is installed in a golf course in the location information-based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of updating map data and course information through a network in connection with an external device in a location information based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to an embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to another embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: FIG. In the following description 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 unnecessary. The terms described below are defined in consideration of the structure, role and function of the present invention, and may be changed according to the intention of the user, the intention of the operator, or the custom.

The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, It is only defined by the scope of the claims. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout this specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to "include" a certain component, it means that it can further include other components, without excluding other components unless specifically stated otherwise. In addition, the terms “… unit”, “list”, etc. described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.

In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, each component, function block or means may be composed of one or more sub-components, and the electrical, electronic, and mechanical functions performed by the components may be electronic circuits, An integrated circuit, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), or the like, or may be implemented separately or two or more may be integrated into one.

Also, each block of the accompanying block diagrams and combinations of steps of the flowchart may be performed by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be loaded into a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or other programmable data processing apparatus so that the instructions, which may be executed by a processor of a computer or other programmable data processing apparatus, And means for performing the functions described in each step are created. These computer program instructions may be stored in a computer usable or computer readable memory that can be directed to a computer or other programmable data processing equipment to implement functionality in a particular manner, and thus the computer usable or computer readable memory. It is also possible for the instructions stored in to produce an article of manufacture containing instruction means for performing the functions described in each block or flowchart of each step of the block diagram. Computer program instructions may also be mounted on a computer or other programmable data processing equipment, such that a series of operating steps may be performed on the computer or other programmable data processing equipment to create a computer-implemented process to create a computer or other programmable data. Instructions that perform processing equipment may also provide steps for performing the functions described in each block of the block diagram and in each step of the flowchart.

Also, each block or each step may represent a module, segment, or portion of code that includes one or more executable instructions for executing the specified logical function (s). For example, the two blocks or steps shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently, or the blocks or steps may sometimes be performed in the reverse order, depending on the functionality involved.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

1 is a topographic view of a golf course for explaining the location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The "golf course" refers to the field where golf is played and the golf course is divided into fields called "holes." The golf course usually consists of 9, 18, 27, 36, 54 and 72 holes. A single golf game usually has 4 par 3 short holes with 18 holes as the reference course. It consists of 10 middle holes of par 4 and 4 long holes of par 5.

1 and 3, each hole has a tee box (also referred to as a teeing ground) indicating the area where the golfer starts his first shot, that is, the starting point of the hole, 1 Three or more tee boxes are usually installed in one hole, and in some cases, five are installed.

The tea box is divided into champion tee, regular tee, front tee and lady tee according to the distance from the hole cup, and the climate, terrain, soil and grass type. And area and shape vary depending on the number of built-in passengers. The champion tee is the teebox farthest from the green and the lady tee is the nearest teebox from the green. Typically, professional golfers start at champion tee in official matches, amateurs start at regular tees or front tees, and female golfers usually start with tee shots at lady tees.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, each hole may include a left / right green in which a hole cup is located.

When a golfer plays golf on such a golf course, the distance from the tee box to the hole cup, the distance from the point where the golf ball is placed after the ball is hit, and the hole cup is the most It is an important factor. That is, according to the distance remaining to the hole cup, it is determined which club to select and shot, how much force, how to swing, and the like.

2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2, a location information based golf course course information guide device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a power supply unit 110 providing electric power for driving the device 100;

A GPS processor 120 for receiving a GPS signal and calculating a current position; A golf course map information unit 130 for storing map data including position information of a tee box of each golf course hole and position information of a hole cup; A golf course information unit 140 for storing course information of each hole of the golf course; An input interface unit 150 including a key for executing a function of the device 100 by a user; A voice guide unit 160 which performs voice guidance of distance guidance and golf course information according to the current position calculated by the GPS processing unit 120; And using the current location provided by the GPS processing unit 120 and the map data of the golf course map information unit 130 to calculate a distance remaining from the current position to the hole cup or by calculating a distance of the previous shot. The central processing unit 170 to control the distance guide, and guides the course information of the golf course information unit 140 to the voice guide unit 160 according to the current position provided by the GPS processing unit 120. It can be configured to include.

The power supply unit 110 may be a replaceable small battery or a rechargeable battery. If necessary, it may be configured to be separated from the other guide device 100 in an embodiment of the present invention. If the power supply unit 110 is a rechargeable battery using a charging method, power may be charged through the external input / output interface unit 180 to be described below. In addition, it is of course possible to perform wireless charging without contacting the external input and output interface 180 by the contactless charging method. It is preferable that the guide device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention basically has a size in a range that does not impair portability because the golfer needs to be compactly configured so that the golfer can easily carry it while playing golf.

The GPS processor 120 receives a GPS signal from a satellite and calculates a current position. The current location can be calculated in the form of coordinates using latitude and longitude. On the other hand, the GPS processing unit 120 may be configured to include a GPS antenna for receiving a GPS signal and a calculation unit for processing the received GPS signal to calculate the current position coordinate value. The current position calculated by the GPS processing unit 120 may be provided to the central processing unit 170 to be described below.

The golf course map information unit 130 stores map data including position information of a tee box of each hole of the golf course and position information of a hole cup. The golf course map information unit 130 may be configured in one memory form. The memory for implementing the golf course map information unit 130 may be a very small flash memory so that the location information-based golf course guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention aims for easy portability during golf play. have. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and any device can be adopted as long as the device of the present invention can be miniaturized and portable.

Meanwhile, the map data stored in the golf course map information unit 130 may be configured as an electronic file in a form that the central processing unit 170 can access and process. In addition, the position information of the tee box and the position information of the hole cup may be prepared in a coordinate format consisting of latitude and longitude so that the GPS information of the current position calculated by the GPS information unit 120 can be compared.

Golf course information unit 140 stores the course information of each hole in the golf course. Course information of each hole of the golf course may be yardage information described in a yardage book of a golf course. Yardage information means information about the distance of each hole of the golf course, the shape and topography of the hole, the altitude difference between the hole cup and the tee box. In the embodiment of the present invention, the yardage information is defined as meaning at least one of the distance of each hole of the golf course, the shape of the hole, basic topographical feature information, the altitude difference information between the hole cup and the tee box, and the course target information to be described below. In addition to the yardage information exemplified above, it will be defined as meaning a variety of other information that helps to attack each hole.

Meanwhile, the course information of each hole of the golf course may be the above-described course targeting information. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the course capture information includes tee shot capture information, second shot capture information, third shot capture information, approach shot capture information, green surrounding terrain information, and green. It is defined as information including at least one of surrounding bunker information, hazard topographic information, green slope information, recommended club information, and the like.

On the other hand, the memory for implementing the golf course information unit 140, because the golf course course guide device based on the location information according to an embodiment of the present invention as the main purpose of easy carrying during golf play, golf course map information unit 130 Likewise, a small flash memory may be preferable. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and any device can be adopted as long as the device of the present invention can be miniaturized and portable. In addition, the golf course map information unit 130 and the golf course information unit 140 may be simultaneously implemented in one memory.

In addition, the course information stored in the golf course information unit 140 may be configured in the form of a voice file or a text file. If it is configured in the form of a text file, a separate configuration for text to speech (TTS) conversion may be required for voice guidance.

The input interface unit 150 includes a key for the golfer to execute a function of the golf course course information guide device according to the embodiment of the present invention. The input interface unit 150 may be configured of at least one button and a device for processing a signal generated by the button and transmitting the signal to the central processing unit 170. The form of the button may be a variety of forms, such as mechanical buttons, capacitive touch buttons, it is not limited to a specific form. For example, the button input may be configured to generate different input signals in the form of one click, double click, click hold for two seconds or longer, click hold for five seconds, or two or more buttons simultaneously. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the distance information and the course information at the current location can be provided directly by voice with a single click.

The voice guide unit 160 performs voice guidance of the distance guide and golf course information according to the current position calculated by the GPS processor 120. The voice guide unit 160 may be implemented as a speaker and a circuit for controlling the same, and is controlled by the central processing unit 170. In addition, the voice guide unit 160 may include a configuration capable of implementing a text to speech (TTS) transformation according to the type of course information stored in the golf course information unit 140. That is, when the form of the course information stored in the golf course information unit 140 is a voice file, a configuration for converting the TTS is unnecessary, but the form of the course information stored in the golf course information unit 140 is a text file. If is set to include the configuration for the TTS conversion.

The central processing unit 170 calculates the distance remaining from the current position to the hole cup using the current location and the map data of the golf course map information unit 130 provided by the GPS processing unit 120 or calculates the distance of the previous shot. 160 to control the distance guidance. Also, the voice guide unit 160 controls the course information of the golf course information unit 140 according to the current position provided by the GPS processing unit 120.

In playing golf, not only the distance information remaining from the current position to the hole cup, but also the yardage information and the course targeting information described above are very important information for obtaining a good golf score. Professional golfers often take a separate caddy and watch the above information recorded on the Yardsbook, but ordinary amateur players are not only comfortable with carrying the Yardsbook separately, but also taking out and reading each time can interfere with the game. do. Therefore, the golf course course information guide apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention stores the yardage information and the course strategy information in the golf course information unit 140, and carry the yardage information as well as the distance information remaining to the hole cup while carrying it easily. And course information can be guided by voice through a simple operation of a button click.

Meanwhile, according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the course targeting information stored in the golf course information unit 140 may be divided into par 3 holes, par 4 holes, and par 5 holes.

FIG. 3 is a view illustrating a structure of a general golf course and a location information based golf course course information guide device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which differentiated course information is provided for each area of a golf course.

3 shows an example of a general par 4 hole or par 5 hole. Course capture information stored in the golf course information unit 140 may be configured by dividing one hole into three areas as shown in FIG. 3. have. Although it is divided into three areas in FIG. 3, it is also possible to divide into four or more more detailed area | regions.

For example, when a player first enters a tee box in a par 4 hole, information necessary for a golf player may be yardage information and tee shot targeting information about the hole. Therefore, when the current position is calculated by the GPS processing unit 120 in the tee box area, that is, the 'A area' in FIG. 3, the central processing unit 170 together with the yardage information captures the tee shot for the course tee shot. At least one of the information, the length of the fairway, the width, the shape of the fairway topographic information, hazard topographical information, recommended club information can be controlled to guide through the voice guide unit 170. In more detail, when the current position enters the tee box of the par 4 hole for the first time or receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 4 hole, it may be controlled to guide the course strategy information.

In addition, when the player takes a tee shot and sends the golf ball to the 'B area' of FIG. 3, since the golfer usually aims at 2 degrees, the necessary information in the 'B area' of the fairway area may be the second shot information, the green attack information, and the like. Can be. Therefore, when the GPS processor 140 receives a key input by the player while the current position is determined to be within the 'B area', the central processing unit 170 includes the distance to the hole cup and the course targeting information of the par 4 hole. Guides the at least one of second shot information, approach shot information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guidance unit 160. Can be controlled. Through this, the golfer can obtain not only the distance information from his position to the hole cup but also the optimal course targeting information in the current situation, thereby achieving good golf performance.

The par 4 hole uses a regular driver for the tee shot and aims at the green using a second shot and an iron. Therefore, in the par 4, the course attack information includes tee shot attack information, second shot attack information, approach shot attack information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, and green slope. At least one of the information and the recommended club information. As described above, necessary information may be guided according to each area.

The par 5 hole is the longest, so the tee shot usually uses a driver, the second shot is wood, and the third shot is aimed at three shots on green. Accordingly, the course attack information in the par 5 hole includes tee shot attack information, second shot attack information, third shot attack information, approach shot attack information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information. It may include at least one of the hazard topography information, green slope information, recommended club information.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the central processing unit 170 enters the tee box of the par 5 hole for the first time, or receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 5 hole. At least one of the digit shot targeting information, the fairway terrain information, the hazard terrain information, and the recommended club information among the digital information and the course attack information of the par 5 hole may be controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit 160.

In addition, when the current position is a key input by the user in a state in which the current position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 5 hole (for example, 'B area' of FIG. 3), among the course targeting information of the par 5 hole The voice guidance unit 160 includes at least one of the second shot information, the third shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway terrain information, the surrounding terrain information, the surrounding bunker information, the hazard terrain information, the green slope information, and the recommended club information. Can be controlled to guide through. In this case, the par 5 hole is described with reference to FIG. 3 and the course targeting information is divided into three areas. However, since the par 5 hole has a long length, the par 5 hole may be divided into four or five areas. Of course.

4 is a plan view of a golf course showing one example of a configuration of a par 3 hole. Par 3 is a short hole with a short distance. Unlike par 4 and par 5 holes, the par 3 hole aims for the green directly from the tee shot. Also, since the distance is often shorter than 150m, tee shots are made with wood or irons rather than drivers. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, a water hazard is often located between the green and the tee box, and a plurality of bunkers may be disposed around the green. Accordingly, the course targeting information of the par 3 hole includes at least one of tee shot targeting information, approach shot targeting information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information. Can be configured.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the central processing unit 170 enters the tee box of the par 3 hole for the first time, or receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 3 hole. At least one of the digital information and the course targeting information of the par 3 hole may be controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit 160.

Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 2, the location information-based golf course guide device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention may further include an external input / output interface 180. The external input / output interface 180 allows the device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention to transmit and receive data with the external device. FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a configuration of updating map data and course information through a network in connection with an external device in a location information based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, when new map data and course information of each hole of the golf course are received from the server 1000 through the external input / output interface unit 180, the central processing unit 170 may designate the golf course map information unit 130 and the golf course information unit. Each control is stored at 140.

The external input / output interface 180 may be configured in any one of various wired and wireless data communication methods such as USB, micro USB, mini USB, Bluetooth, RF, Zigbee, Wi-Fi, WiBro, and LTE.

5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the location information-based golf course course information guide apparatus 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the location information-based golf course course information guide device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include an advertisement information unit 190.

The advertisement information unit 190 stores advertisement information of the affiliated advertiser. The central processing unit 170 is stored in the advertisement information unit 170 when the power of the device 100 is turned on or off, or when the current position is determined to enter the hall agreed with the advertiser to guide the advertisement. The advertisement may be controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit 160.

6 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a location information-based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the location information-based golf course information guide device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention stores advertisement information of a pre-affiliated advertiser matched with a smart tag installed in a golf course. The mobile terminal may further include a smart tag reader 195 capable of communicating with an advertisement information unit 190 and a smart tag installed in the golf course. ,

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example in which a smart tag is installed in a golf course in the location information-based golf course course information guide device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, smart tags may be installed in various places in the golf course, and the smart tag reader recognizes the smart tag when the golfer approaches an area where the smart tag is located while playing, and the central processing unit 170 matches the smart tag. The advertisement may be controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit 160. In addition, by installing an outdoor billboard where the smart tag is installed and matching with the voice guided advertisement, the visual advertisement and the voice advertisement can be simultaneously performed, thereby maximizing the advertisement effect.

Hereinafter, a location information-based golf course course information guide method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

9 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, first, the location information based golf course information device calculates a current location using GPS (S100). Then, the golf course map information matching the current position is searched (S200). Thereafter, when there is a key input by the user (S300), the distance from the current position to the hole cup of the hole where the user is currently located or the distance from the previous key input position to the current position is spoken based on the found golf course map information. Guide to the distance (S400). In addition, at the same time or separately to guide the course information of the currently located hall by voice (S500).

10 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 10, first, a current position is calculated using a GPS signal (S510). The golf course map information is searched to recognize which hole is currently located (S520). If the current location is around the tee box of the corresponding hole (S530), it is determined whether the first entry is made around the tee box of the corresponding hole or whether there is a key input from the user (S540). If the user enters the tee box around the hole for the first time or if there is a key input from the user around the tee box, the yardage information and the course attack information for the tee shot are provided by voice (S550).

If the current position is not around the tee box (S530), there was a key input as a user (S560), and if the current position is a second shot or third shot region as in the 'B area' of FIG. 3 described above (S570), the remaining distance It provides voice information and yardage information and course targeting information for second shot or third shot.

11 is a flowchart illustrating a method for guiding golf course information based on location information according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 11, when the power of the location information-based golf course information guide device according to the embodiment of the present invention is turned on (S610), an advertisement voice contracted with an advertiser is provided (S620). In addition, even when entering a specific hall or location that is previously contracted with the advertiser (S630), the advertisement voice may be provided (S630). In addition, when a smart tag for advertising is installed in the golf course, and the device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention recognizes the smart tag (S650), an advertisement voice matching the smart tag may be provided. (S670).

In the above described embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can be carried out in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. You will understand that. For example, those skilled in the art can change the material, size, etc. of each component according to the application field, or combine or replace the disclosed embodiments in a form that is not clearly disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention, but this too It does not depart from the scope of the invention. Therefore, the above-described embodiments are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive, and such modified embodiments should be included in the technical spirit described in the claims of the present invention.

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Claims (24)

In the golf course course information guide device based on location information using GPS,
A power supply unit providing electric power for driving the apparatus;
A GPS processor for receiving a GPS signal and calculating a current position;
A golf course map information unit for storing map data including position information of a tee box of each hole of the golf course and position information of a hole cup;
A golf course information unit for storing course information of each hole of the golf course;
An input interface unit including a key for executing a function of the device by a user;
A voice guide unit configured to perform voice guidance of distance guide and golf course information according to the current position calculated by the GPS processor; And
Using the current position provided by the GPS processing unit and the map data of the golf course map information unit, the voice guide unit performs distance guidance by calculating a distance remaining from the current position to the hole cup or calculating a distance of the previous shot. A central processor configured to control the voice guide to guide the course information of the golf course information unit according to a current position provided by the processor;
Location information based golf course information guide device.
The method of claim 1,
The course information stored in the golf course information unit includes yardage information of each hole of a golf course.
Location information based golf course information guide device.
The method of claim 2,
The course information stored in the golf course information unit includes course targeting information for each hole.
Location information based golf course information guide device.
The method of claim 3,
The course targeting information for each hole is characterized by being divided into three par (hole 3), par 4 hole (par 4 hole), par 5 hole (par 5 hole)
Location information based golf course information guide device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The course targeting information of the par 3 hole includes at least one of tee shot targeting information, approach shot targeting information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information.
The central processing unit first enters the tee box of the par 3 hole, or receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 3 hole, the yardage information and the course targeting information of the par 3 hole. At least one of the control to guide the voice guide unit
Location information based golf course information guide device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The par 4 hole course information includes tee shot information, second shot information, approach shot information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, Includes at least one of the recommended club information,
The central processing unit enters the tee box of the par 4 hole for the first time, or receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 4 hole, the yardage information and the course targeting information of the par 4 hole At least one of tee shot targeting information, fairway terrain information, hazard terrain information, and recommended club information is controlled to be guided through the voice guide unit. In the case of receiving a key input, at least one of second shot capture information, approach shot capture information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information among the course attack information of the par 4 hole Control to guide any one through the voice guide unit
Location information based golf course information guide device.
5. The method of claim 4,
The par 5 hole course information includes tee shot information, second shot information, third shot information, approach shot information, fairway terrain information, green terrain information, green bunker information and hazard terrain information. , At least one of the green tilt information and the recommended club information.
The central processing unit enters the tee box of the par 5 hole for the first time, or receives a key input by the user while the current position is around the tee box of the par 5 hole, the yardage information and the course targeting information of the par 5 hole The user controls at least one of the tee shot targeting information, the fairway terrain information, the hazard terrain information, and the recommended club information through the voice guidance unit, and the user is in a state where the current position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 5 hole. In case of receiving the key input by, the second shot capture information, third shot capture information, approach shot capture information, fairway terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope Controlling at least one of the information and the recommended club information to be guided through the voice guidance unit. Gong
Location information based golf course information guide device.
The method of claim 1,
It further includes an external input and output interface for transmitting and receiving data with the external device,
When the new map data and course information of each hole of the golf course are received through the external input / output interface unit, the central processing unit stores the golf course map information unit and the golf course information unit, respectively.
Location information based golf course information guide device.
The method of claim 1,
In addition, the advertisement information unit for storing the advertising information of the affiliated advertiser,
The central processing unit controls the advertisement stored in the advertisement information unit to be guided through the voice guide unit when the power of the device is turned on / off or when it is determined that the current position has entered a preset hole. By
Location information based golf course course information guide device.
The method of claim 1,
An advertisement information unit for storing advertisement information of a pre-affiliated advertiser that matches with a smart tag installed in a golf course;
It further comprises a smart tag reader (smart tag reader) that can communicate with a smart tag (smart tag) installed in the golf course,
When the smart tag reader recognizes a smart tag installed in the golf course, the central processing unit controls to guide the advertisement matching the smart tag through the voice guide unit.
Location information based golf course course information guide device.
The method of claim 10,
The smart tag is installed on the outdoor billboard in the golf course of the advertiser
Location information based golf course course information guide device.
The method of claim 1,
The course information stored in the golf course information unit may be at least one of yardage information or course targeting information of a pre-affiliated golf course.
Location information based golf course course information guide device.
In the golf course course information guidance method using a location information based golf course course information guide device using GPS,
Calculating a current location using GPS;
Searching for golf course map information matching the current location;
A distance guidance step of guiding a distance from a current location to a hole cup of a hole where the user is currently located or a distance from a previous key input location to a current location based on the found golf course map information; And
It includes a course information guide step of guiding the course information of the currently located hall by voice
Location information based golf course information guide method.
The method of claim 13,
The course information guided in the course information guide step includes yardage information of each hole of a golf course.
Location information based golf course information guide method.
15. The method of claim 14,
The course information guided in the course information guide step includes course strategy information for each hole.
Location information based golf course information guide method.
15. The method of claim 14,
The course targeting information for each hole is characterized by being divided into three par (hole 3), par 4 hole (par 4 hole), par 5 hole (par 5 hole)
Location information based golf course information guide method.
17. The method of claim 16,
The course targeting information of the par 3 hole includes at least one of tee shot targeting information, approach shot targeting information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information.
The course information guiding step may include the yardage information and the par 3 when a current position is entered for the first time around the tee box of the par 3 hole or a key input by the user is received while the current position is near the tee box of the par 3 hole. And guiding at least one of the course information of the hall through the voice guide unit.
Location information based golf course information guide method.
17. The method of claim 16,
The par 4 hole course information includes tee shots, second shots, approach shots, approach shots, fairway terrains, surrounding greens, bunkers around the green, hazard terrains, green slopes, Includes at least one of the recommended club information,
The course information guide step,
If the current position is entered around the tee box of the par 4 hole for the first time or if the user receives a key input by the user while the current position is near the tee box of the par 4 hole, the tee shot is taken from the yardage information and the course attack information of the par 4 hole. Guiding at least one of information, fairway terrain information, hazard terrain information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit;
If the current position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 4 hole and receives a key input by the user, the second shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway terrain information, the surrounding area of the course information of the par 4 hole Guiding at least one of terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit.
Location information based golf course information guide method.
17. The method of claim 16,
The par 5 hole course information includes tee shots, second shots, third shots, approach shots, fairway terrains, surrounding greens, green bunkers, hazard terrains, and green slopes. , At least one of the recommended club information,
In the course information guide step, when the current position enters the tee box of the par 5 hole for the first time or receives a key input by the user while the current position is around the tee box of the par 5 hole, the yardage information and the par 5 hole Guiding at least one of tee shot targeting information, fairway terrain information, hazard terrain information, and recommended club information in the course targeting information through the voice guide unit;
If the current position is a predetermined area between the tee box and the hole cup of the par 5 hole and receives a key input by the user, the second shot information, the third shot information, the approach shot information, the fairway among the course information of the par 5 hole And guide at least one of terrain information, green surrounding terrain information, green surrounding bunker information, hazard terrain information, green slope information, and recommended club information through the voice guide unit.
Location information based golf course information guide method.
The method of claim 13,
When the golf course course information guide device is connected to perform data communication with an external device, and receives new golf course map data and course information of each hole from the external device, the previously stored map data and the course information are stored using the received map data and course information. Further comprising the step of updating the course information
Golf course information guide method based on location information.
The method of claim 13,
When the power of the golf course course information guide device is turned on / off or when it is determined that the current location has entered a preset hole, the advertisement information of the affiliated advertisers stored in the golf course course information guide device is spoken by voice. Further comprising the step of
Golf course information guide method based on location information.
The method of claim 13,
The golf course course information guide device includes an advertisement storage unit for storing advertisement information of a pre-affiliated advertiser matched with a smart tag installed in a golf course;
And a smart tag reader capable of communicating with a smart tag installed in the golf course.
When the smart tag reader recognizes a smart tag installed in the golf course, further comprising the step of guiding the advertisement matching the smart tag through the voice guide unit.
Golf course information guide method based on location information. The method of claim 22,
The smart tag is installed on the outdoor billboard in the golf course of the advertiser
Location information based golf course information guide method.
The method of claim 13,
The course information guided by the course information guide step may be at least one of yardage information or course targeting information of a pre-affiliated golf course.
Location information based golf course information guide.

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