TWI442959B - Golf ball and system for obtaining hit golf ball data - Google Patents

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TWI442959B
TWI442959B TW100106878A TW100106878A TWI442959B TW I442959 B TWI442959 B TW I442959B TW 100106878 A TW100106878 A TW 100106878A TW 100106878 A TW100106878 A TW 100106878A TW I442959 B TWI442959 B TW I442959B
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Description

高爾夫球及用以獲得擊打高爾夫球資料的系統Golf ball and system for obtaining golf ball data 發明領域Field of invention

本發明係有關於一種包含壓電材料的高爾夫球,更特別地係有關於取得與擊打一包含壓電材料之高爾夫球有關之高爾夫球資料的一種系統及方法。The present invention relates to a golf ball comprising a piezoelectric material, and more particularly to a system and method for obtaining golf ball data relating to hitting a golf ball comprising a piezoelectric material.

發明背景Background of the invention

為了特定擊打水平而設計之高爾夫球裝備之日益增加的認知及激增導致在高爾夫球員與適當之高爾夫球桿之匹配方面的進展。同樣地,由於在高爾夫球設計方面的進步,在高爾夫球員與適當之高爾夫球的匹配方面是有日益增加的關注。The increasing awareness and proliferation of golf equipment designed for a particular level of hitting has led to progress in matching golfers to appropriate golf clubs. As such, there has been increasing interest in the matching of golfers with appropriate golf balls due to advances in golf design.

高爾夫球桿適配(Golf club fitting)已變成眾所周知以及高爾夫球專業商店的例行服務。典型地,有關高爾夫球員之像是高度、臂長、性別、以及年齡般之物理特性,與高爾夫球員之像是桿頭速度以及擊打角度般之擺盪特性之資訊的組合是用來決定適於高爾夫球員之適當的球桿。Golf club fitting has become a well-known and routine service for golf specialty stores. Typically, the golfer's image is a combination of height, arm length, gender, and age-like physical characteristics, and the golfer's image is the combination of the head speed and the swinging angle. The appropriate club for the golfer.

高爾夫球適配是為一種較新的方法而且通常使用從高爾夫球員問卷收集之主觀資料與像是桿頭速度、球速、發射角度、擊打角度、後旋量、側旋量、與總距離之測量般之客觀擺盪特性的組合。Golf fit is a relatively new method and typically uses subjective data collected from a golfer questionnaire such as head speed, ball speed, launch angle, hit angle, back spin, side spin, and total distance. A combination of measurement-like objective swing characteristics.

此外,高爾夫球員對於追縱與他們之高爾夫球擺盪以及一般高爾夫球比賽有關的資料俾可累積歷史資料或發展 一高爾夫球員側寫是具有興趣的。In addition, golfers can accumulate historical data or develop information about their golf swings and general golf tournaments. A golfer profile is of interest.

因此,一種用於取得與擊打高爾夫球有關之高爾夫球資料的方法與系統是有需要的。特別地,允許高爾夫球員便利地且輕易地取得與高爾夫球員之擺盪有關之對於高爾夫球桿適配系統、高爾夫球適配系統、與高爾夫球員側寫資料庫之高爾夫球資料的一種方法與系統。Accordingly, a method and system for obtaining golf ball data related to hitting a golf ball is desirable. In particular, the golfer is allowed to conveniently and easily obtain a method and system for golf club fitting systems, golf club fitting systems, golf club profiles, and golfer profile data associated with golfer swings.

發明概要Summary of invention

在一特徵中,本發明提供一種高爾夫球,包含:一外殼、一球心、與一壓電材料部份,其中,該壓電材料部份是置於該外殼與該球心之間。In one feature, the present invention provides a golf ball comprising: a housing, a center of the ball, and a portion of piezoelectric material, wherein the portion of piezoelectric material is disposed between the housing and the center of the ball.

在另一特徵中,本發明提供一種用於得到高爾夫球資料的系統,包含:一具有一壓電材料部份的高爾夫球、一用於測量一與該壓電材料部份相關聯之輸出的感測器、及一與該感測器連通之探測器,以供接收由該感測器所測量之輸出用,其中,該探測器利用該輸出來得到高爾夫球資料。In another feature, the present invention provides a system for obtaining golf ball data comprising: a golf ball having a piezoelectric material portion, and a measurement for output associated with the piezoelectric material portion A sensor and a detector in communication with the sensor for receiving an output measured by the sensor, wherein the detector utilizes the output to obtain golf ball data.

在另一特徵中,本發明提供一種得到擊打高爾夫球資料之方法,包含:提供一具有一壓電材料部份的高爾夫球、當該高爾夫球被一高爾夫球桿擊打時,測量一與該壓電材料部份相關聯的輸出、把與該壓電材料部份相關聯的測量輸出與已知高爾夫球資料聯繫起來以得到與被高爾夫球桿擊打之高爾夫球有關的擊打高爾夫球資料;及記錄該擊打高爾夫球資料。In another feature, the present invention provides a method of obtaining a hit golf ball data, comprising: providing a golf ball having a piezoelectric material portion, and measuring a golf ball when the golf ball is hit by a golf club The piezoelectric material partially associated output, correlating the measured output associated with the piezoelectric material portion with known golf material data to obtain a hit golf ball associated with the golf ball struck by the golf club Information; and record the hit golf information.

本發明之其他系統、方法、特徵及優點在檢視後面的圖式與詳細描述之時對於熟知此項技術的人仕而言將會是,或者將會變得顯而易知。被包括在這描述與這概要之內的所有該等額外系統、方法、特徵和優點是傾向於在本發明的範圍之內,而且是由後面的申請專利範圍保護。Other systems, methods, features, and advantages of the present invention will be or become apparent to those skilled in the art. All such additional systems, methods, features and advantages are intended to be included within the scope of the invention and are intended to be

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本發明藉由參考後面的圖式與說明而能夠獲得更佳的了解。在該等圖式中的組件是不必按比例。此外,在該等圖式中,相同的標號是用來標示不同圖式中相同的部件。The present invention can be better understood by referring to the following drawings and description. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale. In addition, in the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to identify the same parts in the different drawings.

第1圖是為一位於一測試台之高爾夫球員與一高爾夫球、和一高爾夫球桿的等尺寸圖;第2圖是為一處於一測試台之靠近一探測器/接收器之高爾夫球之特寫的等尺寸圖;第3圖是為具有壓電材料之高爾夫球之不同範例實施例的橫截面圖;第4圖是為一設有一內部發射器與記憶體儲存器之具有一壓電材料層之高爾夫球之範例實施例的分解圖;第5圖是為一即將被一高爾夫球桿擊打之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第6圖是為一被高爾夫球桿擊打之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第7圖是為一處於變形情況下之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第8圖是為一在變形之後具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的 等尺寸圖;第9圖是為一從一內部發射器傳輸一訊號之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第10圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第11圖是為藉一探測器之從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球之訊號偵測之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第12圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第13圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第14圖是為一種在一高爾夫球之壓電材料部份中產生一輸出之方法之實施例的流程圖;第15圖是為一種從一高爾夫球內之一內部感測器得到資料之方法之範例實施例的流程圖;第16圖是為一種藉由感測一來自一高爾夫球內之壓電材料之輸出來得到資料之方法之範例實施例的流程圖;及第17圖是為用於使用高爾夫球資料之不同實施例的示意圖。Figure 1 is an isometric view of a golfer on a test bench with a golf ball and a golf club; Figure 2 is a golf ball on a test bench near a detector/receiver A close-up isometric view; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a different exemplary embodiment of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material; and Figure 4 is a piezoelectric material having an internal emitter and a memory reservoir An exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a layered golf ball; Figure 5 is an isometric view of a golf ball with piezoelectric material to be hit by a golf club; Figure 6 is a shot of being hit by a golf club An isometric view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material; FIG. 7 is an isometric view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material in a deformed condition; and FIG. 8 is a piezoelectric material after deformation Golf Isometric drawing; Figure 9 is an isometric view of a golf ball with piezoelectric material transmitting a signal from an internal transmitter; Figure 10 is a golf ball with a piezoelectric material to a receiver A cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a signal transmission; FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of signal detection from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material by a detector; FIG. 12 is a A cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a signal transmission of a golf ball to a receiver having a piezoelectric material; and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of signal transmission from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material to a receiver Sectional view; Figure 14 is a flow diagram of an embodiment of a method of producing an output in a portion of a piezoelectric material of a golf ball; Figure 15 is an illustration of an internal sensor from a golf ball A flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method of data; FIG. 16 is a flow chart of an exemplary embodiment of a method for obtaining data by sensing an output from a piezoelectric material within a golf ball; and FIG. Is for use Schematic diagram of a different embodiment of the golf ball data.

較佳實施例之詳細說明Detailed description of the preferred embodiment

一種用於得到與擊打一包含壓電材料之高爾夫球有關之高爾夫球資料之系統的範例實施例是顯示在第1和2圖中。在第1圖中,一包括一接收器106的測試台100能讓高爾 夫球員102以一高爾夫球桿108擊打一高爾夫球104。當高爾夫球104被高爾夫球員102擊打時,測試台100能夠利用接收器106得到與該高爾夫球104有關的高爾夫球資料。An exemplary embodiment of a system for obtaining golf ball data relating to hitting a golf ball containing piezoelectric material is shown in Figures 1 and 2. In Fig. 1, a test station 100 including a receiver 106 enables Gower The player 102 hits a golf ball 104 with a golf club 108. When the golf ball 104 is hit by the golfer 102, the test station 100 can utilize the receiver 106 to obtain golf ball material associated with the golf ball 104.

請參閱第2圖所示,測試台100被顯示包括置於接收器106附近的高爾夫球104與高爾夫球桿108。高爾夫球104包含壓電材料,在下面會更詳細地作描述,在以高爾夫球桿108的桿面200撞擊之時,壓電材料壓縮來產生一可量測輸出。接收器106能夠包括一用於接收一與該可量測輸出有關之訊號的天線202。根據該與該可量測輸出有關的訊號,該系統能夠得到與擊打該高爾夫球有關的高爾夫球資料。Referring to FIG. 2, the test station 100 is shown to include a golf ball 104 and a golf club 108 disposed adjacent the receiver 106. The golf ball 104 comprises a piezoelectric material, which will be described in more detail below, and upon impact by the face 200 of the golf club 108, the piezoelectric material compresses to produce a measurable output. Receiver 106 can include an antenna 202 for receiving a signal associated with the measurable output. Based on the signal associated with the measurable output, the system is capable of obtaining golf ball data relating to hitting the golf ball.

壓電材料是為在機械力的施加之時產生一電位差的一材料群組。響應於施加的力量,與施加之力量成比例的電壓是產生在壓電材料。同樣地,相反的效果是有可能的,一施加電壓會產生壓縮力在壓電材料上。一種非常眾所周知的壓電材料是石英,其典型地是在鐘錶中使用。很多其他天然與合成材料是壓電的,包括各種晶體、陶瓷、以及聚合物。Piezoelectric materials are a group of materials that create a potential difference when mechanical force is applied. In response to the applied force, a voltage proportional to the applied force is generated in the piezoelectric material. Similarly, the opposite effect is possible, and an applied voltage produces a compressive force on the piezoelectric material. A very well known piezoelectric material is quartz, which is typically used in timepieces. Many other natural and synthetic materials are piezoelectric, including various crystals, ceramics, and polymers.

在一實施例中,該壓電材料是為壓電聚合物。在某些情況中,該壓電聚合物會包括,但非限制為:聚氟乙烯(PVF)、聚偏氟乙烯(PVDF)、聚氯乙烯(PVC)、聚四氟乙烯聚氟乙烯(PTFE-PVF2)及其他聚合物、異量分子聚合物、及陶瓷聚合物混合物。In an embodiment, the piezoelectric material is a piezoelectric polymer. In some cases, the piezoelectric polymer may include, but is not limited to, polyvinyl fluoride (PVF), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). -PVF2) and other polymers, heterogeneous molecular polymers, and ceramic polymer blends.

通常,高爾夫球能夠以各種構造製成而且能夠由各種材料構成。高爾夫球結構可以包括,但非限制為兩片、三 片、或四片結構。每種結構包括一個外殼。在某些情況中,該外殼材料可以包括,但非限制為氨基鉀酸酯(urethane)、反聚異戊二烷(balata)、合成反聚異戊二烷、烯烴離子(Surlyn®)、彈性體、及其他材料。端視高爾夫球是為兩片、三片、或四片結構而定,高爾夫球的內合成物可以包括一球心、一披覆、及額外的球心或披覆層。高爾夫球的內合成物可以包括各種材料,包括,但非限制為:天然橡膠、反聚異戊二烷、合成橡膠、塑膠、熱塑性塑膠、聚合物、彈性體、樹脂、及其他材料以及材料的組合。Generally, golf balls can be made in a variety of configurations and can be constructed from a variety of materials. Golf structure can include, but is not limited to, two, three Sheet, or four-piece structure. Each structure includes a housing. In some cases, the outer shell material may include, but is not limited to, urethane, balata, synthetic reverse polyisopentane, olefin ion (Surlyn®), elastic Body, and other materials. The end-view golf ball is a two-piece, three-piece, or four-piece structure, and the inner composition of the golf ball may include a center of the ball, a cover, and an additional center or cover. The interior composition of the golf ball may include a variety of materials including, but not limited to, natural rubber, reverse polyisopentane, synthetic rubber, plastics, thermoplastics, polymers, elastomers, resins, and other materials and materials. combination.

在一範例實施例中,該壓電材料部份可以被注射到高爾夫球內。在某些實施例中,壓電材料部份可以是該高爾夫球的一層。在其他實施例中,壓電材料部份可以是一薄膜。在又其他實施例中,壓電材料部份可以是併合至高爾夫球內的固態材料。In an exemplary embodiment, the portion of piezoelectric material can be injected into a golf ball. In some embodiments, the portion of piezoelectric material can be a layer of the golf ball. In other embodiments, the piezoelectric material portion can be a thin film. In still other embodiments, the portion of piezoelectric material can be a solid material that is incorporated into the golf ball.

第3圖描繪一置於一高爾夫球之內之壓電材料部份的不同範例實施例。在一第一範例實施例中,一高爾夫球300會包含一外殼302、一壓電材料部份304、與一球心306。如在第3圖中所示,壓電材料部份304可以置於外殼302與球心306之間。在這實施例中,壓電材料部份304是置於外殼302的下側。在某些情況中,壓電材料部份304可以被置於該球心、披覆、與額外之球心或披覆層之任何組合之間或當中。在其他情況中,壓電材料部份304可包含高爾夫球300的一層,包括該球心、披覆、與額外之球心或披覆層中之一者或多者。在其他實施例中,壓電材料部份304可以置於外殼 302的外側。在又其他實施例中,高爾夫球300的外殼302可以包含壓電材料。Figure 3 depicts a different exemplary embodiment of a portion of piezoelectric material placed within a golf ball. In a first exemplary embodiment, a golf ball 300 will include a housing 302, a piezoelectric material portion 304, and a ball 306. As shown in FIG. 3, the piezoelectric material portion 304 can be placed between the outer casing 302 and the center of the ball 306. In this embodiment, the piezoelectric material portion 304 is placed on the underside of the outer casing 302. In some cases, piezoelectric material portion 304 can be placed between or in the center of the sphere, the cladding, and any combination of additional cores or cladding layers. In other cases, piezoelectric material portion 304 can comprise a layer of golf ball 300, including one or more of the center of the sphere, the overlay, and the additional core or cladding. In other embodiments, the piezoelectric material portion 304 can be placed in the outer casing The outside of 302. In still other embodiments, the outer casing 302 of the golf ball 300 can comprise a piezoelectric material.

請參閱第3圖所示,在一第二範例實施例中,一高爾夫球320可以包含一外殼322、一壓電材料部份324、一球心326、一內部感測器328、及一連接導線330。在這實施例中,內部感測器328可以經由連接導線330偵測與測量來自壓電材料324的輸出。在其他實施例中,內部感測器328可以不包括一連接導線來測量來自壓電材料部份324的輸出。在某些情況中,高爾夫球之球心、披覆、與額外之球心或披覆層中之一者或多者可以包括導電材料。在其他情況中,高爾夫球320的外殼322可以包括導電材料。Referring to FIG. 3, in a second exemplary embodiment, a golf ball 320 can include a housing 322, a piezoelectric material portion 324, a core 326, an internal sensor 328, and a connection. Wire 330. In this embodiment, internal sensor 328 can detect and measure the output from piezoelectric material 324 via connection lead 330. In other embodiments, internal sensor 328 may not include a connecting lead to measure the output from piezoelectric material portion 324. In some cases, one or more of the center of the golf ball, the overlay, and the additional core or cladding may include a conductive material. In other cases, the outer casing 322 of the golf ball 320 can include a conductive material.

第3圖描繪一包括一外殼342、一壓電材料部份344、一披覆346、一內部感測器348、一連接導線350、與一球心352之高爾夫球340的第三範例實施例。在這實施例中,內部感測器348可以經由通過球心352與披覆層346的連接導線350偵測與測量來自壓電材料部份324的輸出。3 depicts a third exemplary embodiment of a golf ball 340 including a housing 342, a piezoelectric material portion 344, a cover 346, an internal sensor 348, a connecting lead 350, and a ball 352. . In this embodiment, the internal sensor 348 can detect and measure the output from the piezoelectric material portion 324 via the connecting wires 350 through the core 352 and the cladding layer 346.

請參閱第3圖所示,在一第四範例實施例中,一高爾夫球360可以包括一外殼362、一壓電材料部份364、一球心366、一內部感測器368、及一連接導線370。在這實施例中,內部感測器368是沿著高爾夫球360的一個部份置於壓電材料部份364附近。在其他實施例中,內部感測器368能夠以與壓電材料部份364不同的關係形式來置於高爾夫球360內。在某些情況中,壓電材料部份364可以被包括在高爾夫球360的一個部份內。在某些情況中,在高爾夫球360之外 殼362上的指標(圖中未示)會表示高爾夫球360包含壓電材料部份364之部份的位置。Referring to FIG. 3, in a fourth exemplary embodiment, a golf ball 360 can include a housing 362, a piezoelectric material portion 364, a ball 366, an internal sensor 368, and a connection. Wire 370. In this embodiment, internal sensor 368 is placed adjacent piezoelectric material portion 364 along a portion of golf ball 360. In other embodiments, internal sensor 368 can be placed within golf ball 360 in a different relationship than piezoelectric material portion 364. In some cases, piezoelectric material portion 364 can be included in a portion of golf ball 360. In some cases, outside the golf ball 360 An index (not shown) on the shell 362 would indicate the location of the golf ball 360 containing portions of the piezoelectric material portion 364.

第3圖描繪一包括一外殼382、一壓電材料部份384、一披覆386、一內部感測器388、與一球心390之高爾夫球380的第五範例實施例。在這實施例中,內部感測器388是與壓電材料部份384接觸。在某些實施例中,在高爾夫球380之外殼382上的指標(圖中未示)會表示在高爾夫球380之內之內部感測器388位置。3 depicts a fifth exemplary embodiment of a golf ball 380 including a housing 382, a piezoelectric material portion 384, a cover 386, an internal sensor 388, and a ball 390. In this embodiment, internal sensor 388 is in contact with piezoelectric material portion 384. In some embodiments, an indicator (not shown) on the outer casing 382 of the golf ball 380 would indicate the position of the internal sensor 388 within the golf ball 380.

第4圖描繪在高爾夫球320之內之一內部感測器的範例實施例。如在第4圖中所示,高爾夫球320可以包括一內部感測器328。在這實施例中,內部感測器328包括一天線400、一發射器402、及一資料儲存裝置404。當高爾夫球320被一高爾夫球桿擊打時,內部感測器328可以經由連接導線330從壓電材料部份324接收一輸出。在某些情況中,來自壓電材料部份324的輸出會是一電壓。在其他情況中,來自壓電材料部份324的輸出可以是一電流。在某些實施例中,內部感測器328可以包括用於測量來自壓電材料部份324之輸出的處理器或電路。用於測量電壓或電流的一處理器或電路可以是任何眾所周知的種類。FIG. 4 depicts an example embodiment of an internal sensor within golf ball 320. As shown in FIG. 4, golf ball 320 can include an internal sensor 328. In this embodiment, internal sensor 328 includes an antenna 400, a transmitter 402, and a data storage device 404. When the golf ball 320 is struck by a golf club, the internal sensor 328 can receive an output from the piezoelectric material portion 324 via the connecting wire 330. In some cases, the output from piezoelectric material portion 324 will be a voltage. In other cases, the output from piezoelectric material portion 324 can be a current. In some embodiments, internal sensor 328 can include a processor or circuit for measuring the output from piezoelectric material portion 324. A processor or circuit for measuring voltage or current can be of any well known type.

請參閱第4圖所示,在這實施例中,發射器402會經由天線400把來自壓電材料部份324的測量輸出傳輸到一接收器(圖中未示)。在一實施例中,資料儲存裝置404可以記錄來自壓電材料部份324的測量輸出。在某些實施例中,資料儲存裝置404可以包含使來自壓電材料部份324之測量輸出 與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯的相關聯資訊。在其他實施例中,資料儲存裝置404會允許內部感測器328記錄與被擊打之高爾夫球320之一個以上之情況有關之來自壓電材料部份324的數個輸出。Referring to FIG. 4, in this embodiment, the transmitter 402 transmits the measured output from the piezoelectric material portion 324 to a receiver (not shown) via the antenna 400. In an embodiment, the data storage device 404 can record the measured output from the piezoelectric material portion 324. In some embodiments, data storage device 404 can include measurement output from piezoelectric material portion 324. Associated information associated with hitting a golf material. In other embodiments, the data storage device 404 will allow the internal sensor 328 to record a number of outputs from the piezoelectric material portion 324 associated with more than one of the hit golf balls 320.

第5-9圖描繪由一高爾夫球桿108擊打之一具壓電材料部份之高爾夫球之範例實施例的一連串圖示。請參閱第5圖所示,具壓電材料部份324與內部感測器328的高爾夫球320是被顯示接近一接收器106。一高爾夫球員(圖中未示)朝高爾夫320擺盪高爾夫球桿108。在第6圖中,高爾夫球桿108的桿面200與高爾夫球320接觸。當桿面200與高爾夫球320接觸時,動能是從桿面200傳輸到高爾夫球320。請參閱第7圖所示,傳輸到高爾夫球320的動能致使高爾夫球320經歷變形。變形壓縮壓電材料部份324。Figures 5-9 depict a series of illustrations of an exemplary embodiment of a golf ball having a portion of piezoelectric material struck by a golf club 108. Referring to FIG. 5, the golf ball 320 having the piezoelectric material portion 324 and the internal sensor 328 is shown in proximity to a receiver 106. A golfer (not shown) swings the golf club 108 toward the golf ball 320. In FIG. 6, the face 200 of the golf club 108 is in contact with the golf ball 320. When the face 200 is in contact with the golf ball 320, kinetic energy is transmitted from the face 200 to the golf ball 320. Referring to Figure 7, the kinetic energy transmitted to the golf ball 320 causes the golf ball 320 to undergo deformation. The piezoelectric material portion 324 is deformed and compressed.

請參閱第8圖所示,高爾夫球320的變形及壓電材料部份324的壓縮在壓電材料部份324中產生電荷。壓電材料部份324的輸出會由被包含在高爾夫球320內部的內部感測器328感測。在某些情況中,由內部感測器328所感測之來自壓電材料部份324的電荷會提供供應內部感測器328能量的電力。請參閱第8圖所示,在這實施例中,內部感測器328能夠測量電荷並且使測量電荷與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯。擊打高爾夫球資料可以包括,但不限制為:變形量、變形角度、球速、後旋量、側旋量、總旋量、及其他與高爾夫球有關的參數。Referring to FIG. 8, the deformation of the golf ball 320 and the compression of the piezoelectric material portion 324 generate a charge in the piezoelectric material portion 324. The output of piezoelectric material portion 324 is sensed by internal sensor 328 that is contained within golf ball 320. In some cases, the charge from piezoelectric material portion 324 sensed by internal sensor 328 will provide power to supply internal sensor 328 energy. Referring to Figure 8, in this embodiment, internal sensor 328 is capable of measuring the charge and correlating the measured charge with the hit golf ball material. The hit golf ball data may include, but is not limited to, deformation amount, deformation angle, ball speed, back spin amount, side spin amount, total spin amount, and other golf ball related parameters.

如在第9圖中所示,只要內部感測器328感測到來自壓 電材料部份324的電荷,內部感測器328會把擊打高爾夫球資料傳輸到接收器106。在一實施例中,傳輸900可以是一由接收器106之天線202接收的射頻訊號。在其他實施例中,該傳輸可以包括光學、聲學及其他與接收器通信的形式。As shown in Figure 9, as long as the internal sensor 328 senses the pressure The electrical material portion 324 charges the internal sensor 328 to transmit the hit golf ball data to the receiver 106. In an embodiment, transmission 900 can be a radio frequency signal received by antenna 202 of receiver 106. In other embodiments, the transmission may include optical, acoustic, and other forms of communication with the receiver.

第10-13圖描繪與一接收器或探測器通信之具有壓電材料部份之高爾夫球的不同範例實施例。第10圖描繪包括壓電材料部份1004與內部感測器1008之高爾夫球1000的範例實施例。利用一高爾夫球外殼材料1002的外表面1006作為天線,內部感測器1008會經由一發射器(圖中未示)傳輸一個與來自壓電材料部份1004之感測輸出有關的訊號1010。在某些情況中,外表面1006會包括導電塗料。在一實施例中,外表面1006會包括金屬塗料。在其他情況中,高爾夫球外殼材料1002會包含導電材料。接收器106會包括一用於從高爾夫球1000接收訊號1010的天線202。Figures 10-13 depict different example embodiments of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material portion in communication with a receiver or detector. FIG. 10 depicts an example embodiment of a golf ball 1000 including a piezoelectric material portion 1004 and an internal sensor 1008. Using the outer surface 1006 of a golf ball housing material 1002 as an antenna, the internal sensor 1008 transmits a signal 1010 associated with the sensed output from the piezoelectric material portion 1004 via an emitter (not shown). In some cases, outer surface 1006 will include a conductive coating. In an embodiment, the outer surface 1006 will include a metallic coating. In other cases, the golf ball housing material 1002 will comprise a conductive material. Receiver 106 will include an antenna 202 for receiving signal 1010 from golf ball 1000.

請參閱第11圖所示,高爾夫球1100的一範例實施例包括一壓電材料部份1104。當高爾夫球1100被高爾夫球桿擊打時壓電材料部份1104的壓縮產生電荷在壓電材料部份1104。電荷1106可以被一置於高爾夫球1100附近的探測器1112感測。在這實施例中,探測器1112包括一用於感測一與來自在被擊打之後移動之高爾夫球1100之電荷1106有關之磁埸1108的磁埸感測器1110。在其他實施例中,探測器1112可以使用其他用於偵測來自壓電材料部份1104之輸出的感測器。Referring to FIG. 11, an exemplary embodiment of a golf ball 1100 includes a piezoelectric material portion 1104. The compression of the piezoelectric material portion 1104 generates a charge in the piezoelectric material portion 1104 when the golf ball 1100 is struck by the golf club. Charge 1106 can be sensed by a detector 1112 placed adjacent to golf ball 1100. In this embodiment, the detector 1112 includes a magnetic ray sensor 1110 for sensing a magnetic cymbal 1108 associated with the charge 1106 from the golf ball 1100 that is moved after being struck. In other embodiments, the detector 1112 can use other sensors for detecting the output from the piezoelectric material portion 1104.

請參閱第12圖所示,一高爾夫球1200的另一範例實施例會包括一壓電材料部份1204和一內部感測器1206。在這實施例中,內部感測器1206會偵測來自壓電材料部份1204的輸出並利用內部天線1208經由發射器(圖中未示)傳輸一與該偵測輸出有關的訊號1210。如在第12圖中所示,接收器106包括一用於從高爾夫球1200接收訊號1210的天線202。Referring to FIG. 12, another exemplary embodiment of a golf ball 1200 would include a piezoelectric material portion 1204 and an internal sensor 1206. In this embodiment, the internal sensor 1206 detects the output from the piezoelectric material portion 1204 and transmits an signal 1210 associated with the detected output via the internal antenna 1208 via a transmitter (not shown). As shown in FIG. 12, the receiver 106 includes an antenna 202 for receiving signals 1210 from the golf ball 1200.

在第13圖中所示的另一範例實施例中,高爾夫球1300包括一壓電材料部份1304與一內部感測器1306。在這實施例中,內部感測器1306包括一內部天線1308與一資料儲存裝置1310。資料儲存裝置1310可以儲存當高爾夫球1300被高爾夫球桿擊打時所產生之來自內部感測器1306的資料。在一實施例中,資料儲存裝置1310可以被用來記錄與一擊打高爾夫球1300之高爾夫球員有關的資料數次。在其他實施例中,資料儲存裝置1310可以被用來記錄在打球期間與一擊打像是高爾夫球1300般之高爾夫球之高爾夫球員有關的資料。In another exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 13, golf ball 1300 includes a piezoelectric material portion 1304 and an internal sensor 1306. In this embodiment, internal sensor 1306 includes an internal antenna 1308 and a data storage device 1310. The data storage device 1310 can store data from the internal sensor 1306 that is generated when the golf ball 1300 is hit by a golf club. In one embodiment, the data storage device 1310 can be used to record data related to a golfer hitting the golf ball 1300 several times. In other embodiments, the data storage device 1310 can be used to record information relating to a golfer who hits a golf ball like a golf ball 1300 during play.

高爾夫球1300可以被置放接近一高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314來引起來自高爾夫球1300之包含被儲存於資料儲存裝置1310內之擊打高爾夫球資料之訊號1316的傳輸。在一實施例中,高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314可以產生一磁埸以引發在高爾夫球1300內之壓電材料部份1304壓縮。該壓縮產生電荷在壓電材料部份1304,其會被用來供應內部感測器1306能量。在這實施例中,內部感測器1306會利用內部 天線1308經由發射器(圖中未示)傳輸一包含被儲存於記憶體儲存器1310內之擊打高爾夫球資料的訊號1316。高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314會經由天線1312接收訊號1316。在某些實施例中,高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314可以使用RFID技術來與高爾夫球1300通信。在其他實施例中,高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314會利用任何電磁、光學、聲學或其他形式的通信來接收來自高爾夫球1300的擊打高爾夫球資料。The golf ball 1300 can be placed proximate to a golf ball data recording unit 1314 to cause transmission of the signal 1316 from the golf ball 1300 that includes the hit golf ball data stored in the data storage device 1310. In one embodiment, the golf ball data recording unit 1314 can generate a magnetic field to induce compression of the piezoelectric material portion 1304 within the golf ball 1300. This compression produces a charge in the piezoelectric material portion 1304 that will be used to supply the internal sensor 1306 energy. In this embodiment, the internal sensor 1306 utilizes the interior. The antenna 1308 transmits a signal 1316 containing the hit golf ball data stored in the memory storage 1310 via a transmitter (not shown). The golf ball data recording unit 1314 receives the signal 1316 via the antenna 1312. In some embodiments, golf ball data recording unit 1314 can communicate with golf ball 1300 using RFID technology. In other embodiments, golf ball data recording unit 1314 may utilize any electromagnetic, optical, acoustic, or other form of communication to receive hit golf material from golf ball 1300.

在一範例實施例中,高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314可以包括一處理器。在不同的實施例中,高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314可以以各式硬體與軟體結構的形式設置,包括,但不限於:電腦、智慧型電話或其他包括一處理器的可攜帶型裝置、透過網路連接到伺服器的終端機、及其他用於處理資料的硬體或軟體結構。In an exemplary embodiment, golf ball data recording unit 1314 can include a processor. In various embodiments, the golf ball data recording unit 1314 can be provided in various hardware and software configurations, including, but not limited to, a computer, a smart phone, or other portable device including a processor. The network is connected to the server's terminal, and other hardware or software structures for processing data.

第14圖描繪一種當高爾夫球由高爾夫球員以高爾夫球桿擊打時在高爾夫球之壓電材料部份中產生輸出之方法1400的範例實施例。在第14圖中所示之步驟的順序是被範例而並非是必要的。在一第一步驟1402中,一高爾夫球員以高爾夫球桿擊打一包含壓電材料部份的高爾夫球。在一第二步驟1404中,該高爾夫球由於與高爾夫球桿之撞擊的力量而變形。在一第三步驟1406中,由撞擊之力量而引起的變形壓縮該高爾夫球內的壓電材料部份。在步驟1408中,壓電材料部份的壓縮產生供應高爾夫球之壓電材料部份能量的電荷。在步驟1410中,來自被供應有能量之壓電材料部份的輸出被測量。在某些實施例中,該輸出會是一 電壓。在其他實施例中,該輸出會是一電流。Figure 14 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a method 1400 of producing an output in a piezoelectric material portion of a golf ball when the golf ball is struck by a golfer. The order of the steps shown in Figure 14 is by way of example and not necessarily. In a first step 1402, a golfer hits a golf ball containing a portion of piezoelectric material with a golf club. In a second step 1404, the golf ball is deformed by the force of the impact with the golf club. In a third step 1406, the deformation caused by the force of the impact compresses the portion of the piezoelectric material within the golf ball. In step 1408, compression of the portion of piezoelectric material produces a charge that supplies a portion of the energy of the piezoelectric material of the golf ball. In step 1410, the output from the portion of piezoelectric material that is supplied with energy is measured. In some embodiments, the output will be one Voltage. In other embodiments, the output will be a current.

第15圖描繪一種從一在一包含壓電材料部份之高爾夫球內之內部感測器得到資料之方法1500的範例實施例。在第15圖中所示之步驟的順序是為範例而並非是必要的。於一第一步驟1502中,在該高爾夫球內部的內部感測器偵測一來自高爾夫球之壓電材料部份的輸出。該內部感測器可以包括使來自壓電材料部份之偵測輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯的電路。在某些情況中,該電路會包括一存取一包含在壓電材料之測量輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料之間之已知關聯性之資料庫的處理器。在其他情況中,該電路可以包括一把來自壓電材料部份之偵測輸出倍增一特定量來使該輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯的電路。能夠使一來自壓電材料之輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯之不同的電路可以被設置。擊打高爾夫球資料可以包括,但不限定為:變形量、變形角度、球速、後旋量、側旋量、總旋量、及其他與高爾夫球有關的參數。Figure 15 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a method 1500 for obtaining data from an internal sensor within a golf ball containing a portion of piezoelectric material. The order of the steps shown in Fig. 15 is for the sake of example and is not essential. In a first step 1502, an internal sensor inside the golf ball detects an output from a portion of the piezoelectric material of the golf ball. The internal sensor can include circuitry to correlate the detected output from the piezoelectric material portion with the hit golf ball material. In some cases, the circuit will include a processor that accesses a library of known correlations between the measured output of the piezoelectric material and the hit golf material. In other cases, the circuit can include a circuit that multiplies the detected output from the portion of piezoelectric material by a specific amount to associate the output with the hit golf material. A different circuit capable of correlating the output from the piezoelectric material with the hit golf material can be set. The hit golf ball data may include, but is not limited to, deformation amount, deformation angle, ball speed, back spin amount, side spin amount, total spin amount, and other golf ball related parameters.

在某些實施例中,在來自壓電材料之輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料之間的關聯性是可以完成。因為壓電材料產生與施加到壓電材料之撞擊力量之量成比例的電荷,擊打高爾夫球資料會從撞擊力量的知識與高爾夫球特性而成相關聯。在某些情況中,這關聯性能夠藉由使用一高爾夫球擺盪機器人擊打一已知結構的高爾夫球數次並且收集與該等擊打高爾夫球有關的測量資料來被產生。高爾夫球擺盪機器人是眾所周知的,而且任能夠依據一組程式規劃指令來 一貫地擺盪一高爾夫球桿的任何類型機器人是可以被使用。在某些實施例中,該結果可以包括一包含在壓電材料之測量輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料之間之已知關聯性的資料庫。在其他情況中,一處理器可以用來執行一能夠使壓電材料之測量輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯的程式。In some embodiments, the correlation between the output from the piezoelectric material and the hit golf ball data can be accomplished. Because the piezoelectric material produces a charge that is proportional to the amount of impact force applied to the piezoelectric material, hitting the golf ball data correlates knowledge of the impact force from the golf ball characteristics. In some cases, this correlation can be generated by hitting a golf ball of a known structure several times using a golf swinging robot and collecting measurement data related to the hitting golf balls. Golf swinging robots are well known and can be based on a set of programming instructions. Any type of robot that consistently swings a golf club can be used. In some embodiments, the result can include a library of known correlations between the measured output of the piezoelectric material and the hit golf material. In other cases, a processor can be used to execute a program that correlates the measured output of the piezoelectric material with the hit golf material.

在一範例實施例中,得到的擊打高爾夫球資料包括球速與旋轉速率。球速是為一高爾夫球在被高爾夫球桿之桿面撞擊之後之速度的測量。因為壓電材料的輸出是與桿頭與高爾夫球之撞擊的力量成比例,球速能夠根據在壓電材料中所偵測之電流的測量來被決定。高爾夫球的旋量是為高爾夫球在飛行時的轉動。旋量包括與飛行之方向相反的轉動,即,後旋量,和與旋量之方向側向的轉動,即,側旋量。總旋量是為後旋量與側旋量的向量相加。一高爾夫球的旋轉速率是為在飛行時高爾夫球以其之軸心為中心轉動的速度。典型地,該旋轉速率是以每分鐘轉數(rpm)的形式來測量。高爾夫球的旋量是與高爾夫球的變形量有關。高爾夫球的變形量能夠根據壓電材料在壓縮時之輸出之大小來被決定。根據變形量,旋轉速率能夠被決定。不同的擊打高爾夫球資料可以被取得,包括,但不限於:變形量、變形角度、球速、旋轉速率、後旋量、側旋量及其他與高爾夫球有關的參數。In an exemplary embodiment, the resulting hit golf ball data includes ball speed and spin rate. The ball speed is a measure of the speed of a golf ball after it has been struck by the face of the golf club. Since the output of the piezoelectric material is proportional to the force of the impact of the head and the golf ball, the ball speed can be determined based on the measurement of the current detected in the piezoelectric material. The spin of the golf ball is the rotation of the golf ball while flying. The rotation includes a rotation opposite to the direction of flight, that is, a back rotation amount, and a lateral rotation with respect to the direction of the rotation amount, that is, a side rotation amount. The total spin is the sum of the vector of the back spin and the side spin. The rate of rotation of a golf ball is the speed at which the golf ball rotates about its axis during flight. Typically, this rate of rotation is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). The spin amount of the golf ball is related to the amount of deformation of the golf ball. The amount of deformation of the golf ball can be determined according to the magnitude of the output of the piezoelectric material at the time of compression. The rate of rotation can be determined based on the amount of deformation. Different hit golf ball data can be obtained including, but not limited to, deformation amount, deformation angle, ball speed, rotation rate, back spin amount, side spin amount, and other golf ball related parameters.

請參閱第15圖所示,在第二步驟1504,依據以上所討論之一或多個實施例,該內部感測器是經由一發射器傳輸擊打高爾夫球資料。在某些情況中,該內部感測器可以由 來自該壓電材料部份的輸出來被供應能量。在其他情況中,該內部感測器可以包括一儲能裝置,像是電池或電容器般。在第三步驟1506,來自該內部感測器之傳輸擊打高爾夫球資料會由一探測器接收。請參閱第15圖所示,只要該擊打高爾夫球資料被接收,該球資料會由一高爾夫球記錄單元記錄。在某些實施例中,該記錄單元可以是包括有該探測器。在其他實施例中,該高爾夫球記錄單元可以是一個與該探測器連通的獨立單元。該探測器可以是以上所述之接收器或高爾夫球記錄單元之任一或多個實施例。在步驟1510,該記錄擊打高爾夫球資料可以被輸出到其他系統,包括在下面配合第17圖所述的那些(在下面作討論)。在某些情況中,該擊打高爾夫球資料會被記錄以供稍後被輸出到其他系統。在其他情況中,該擊打高爾夫球資料會被立即輸出到其他系統。Referring to Figure 15, in a second step 1504, in accordance with one or more embodiments discussed above, the internal sensor transmits the hit golf ball material via a transmitter. In some cases, the internal sensor can be The output from the portion of piezoelectric material is supplied with energy. In other cases, the internal sensor can include an energy storage device such as a battery or a capacitor. In a third step 1506, the transmitted golf ball data from the internal sensor is received by a detector. Referring to Figure 15, as long as the hit golf material is received, the ball data is recorded by a golf record unit. In some embodiments, the recording unit can include the detector. In other embodiments, the golf ball recording unit can be a separate unit in communication with the detector. The detector can be any one or more of the above described receiver or golf ball recording units. At step 1510, the record hit golf material may be output to other systems, including those described below in conjunction with Figure 17 (discussed below). In some cases, the hit golf material will be recorded for later output to other systems. In other cases, the hit golf information will be immediately output to other systems.

第16圖描繪一種藉由感測來自在一高爾夫球內之壓電材料之輸出來得到資料之方法1600的範例實施例。在第16圖中所示之步驟的順序是為範例而並非是必要的。在第一步驟1602中,當一高爾夫球被高爾夫球桿擊打時一探測器感測來自該高爾夫球之壓電材料部份的輸出。如以上配合第11圖所述,該探測器可以包括一用於感測一與來自在被擊打之後移動之高爾夫球之壓電材料部份之輸出有關之磁埸的磁埸感測器。在步驟1604,該探測器使來自壓電材料部份的感測輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯。該探測器可以包括用於執行關聯性之以上所述的電路。Figure 16 depicts an exemplary embodiment of a method 1600 for obtaining data by sensing the output of piezoelectric material from within a golf ball. The order of the steps shown in Fig. 16 is for the sake of example and is not essential. In a first step 1602, a detector senses the output from the portion of piezoelectric material of the golf ball when a golf ball is struck by a golf club. As described above in connection with Fig. 11, the detector may include a magnetic susceptor for sensing a magnetic yoke associated with an output from a portion of the piezoelectric material of the golf ball that is moved after being struck. At step 1604, the detector correlates the sensed output from the piezoelectric material portion with the hit golf ball material. The detector can include circuitry as described above for performing correlation.

請參閱第16圖所示,只要該擊打高爾夫球資料已根據來自壓電材料部份的感測輸出來成相關聯,該擊打高爾夫球資料會在步驟1606由高爾夫球記錄單元記錄。在某些實施例中,該記錄單元可以是包括有該探測器。在其他實施例中,該高爾夫球記錄單元可以是與該探測器連通的獨立單元。該探測器可以是以上所述之接收器或高爾夫球記錄單元之任一或多個實施例。在步驟1608,該記錄擊打高爾夫球資料可以被輸出其他系統,包括在下面配合第17圖作描述的那些。在某些情況中,該擊打高爾夫球資料可以被記錄以供稍後被輸出到其他系統。在其他情況中,該擊打高爾夫球資料可以被立即輸出到其他系統。Referring to Figure 16, as long as the hit golf ball data has been correlated based on the sensed output from the piezoelectric material portion, the hit golf ball data is recorded by the golf ball record unit at step 1606. In some embodiments, the recording unit can include the detector. In other embodiments, the golf ball recording unit can be a separate unit in communication with the detector. The detector can be any one or more of the above described receiver or golf ball recording units. At step 1608, the record hit golf material may be output to other systems, including those described below in conjunction with FIG. In some cases, the hit golf material may be recorded for later output to other systems. In other cases, the hit golf material can be immediately output to other systems.

第17圖是為利用擊打高爾夫球資料之不同實施例的示意圖1700。擊打高爾夫球資料1702可以利用以上所述之實施例中之一者或多者來被得到。擊打高爾夫球資料1702會被發送到一電腦1704。在某些實施例中,電腦1704可以包括,但不限定為:桌上型電腦、可攜帶型電腦、伺服器、智慧型電話或者其他包括一處理器的可攜帶型裝置、透過網路連接到伺服器的終端機、及其他用於處理資料的硬體或軟體結構。Figure 17 is a schematic 1700 of a different embodiment for utilizing hitting golf ball data. The hit golf ball material 1702 can be obtained using one or more of the embodiments described above. The hit golf material 1702 is sent to a computer 1704. In some embodiments, the computer 1704 can include, but is not limited to, a desktop computer, a portable computer, a server, a smart phone, or other portable device including a processor, connected to the network. The server's terminal, and other hardware or software structures used to process the data.

請參閱第17圖所示,電腦1704會允許所得到的擊打高爾夫球資料由不同的系統使用。在一實施例中,擊打高爾夫球資料1702可以與高爾夫球適配系統1708一起使用。本方法及系統之從具有壓電材料之高爾夫球得到的擊打高爾夫球資料可以被使用作為在該於2009年7月7日提出申請之 名稱為”Method and System for Golf Ball Fitting Analysis”之美國專利申請案第12/498,364號案之本案申請人擁有之待決美國專利公開案第2011009215A1號中所揭露之系統中的組件,美國專利申請案是被併合於此中作為參考。Referring to Figure 17, the computer 1704 will allow the resulting hit golf material to be used by different systems. In an embodiment, the hit golf ball material 1702 can be used with the golf ball fit system 1708. The method and system for hitting golf ball information obtained from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material can be used as the application filed on July 7, 2009. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. U.S. Patent Application Serial No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No The case is hereby incorporated by reference.

請參閱第17圖所示,在一實施例中,擊打高爾夫球資料1702可以與一高爾夫球桿適配系統1710一起使用。本方法與系統之從具有壓電材料之高爾夫球得到的擊打高爾夫球資料可以被使用作為在任何使用與高爾夫球有關之輸入資料來決定球桿選擇之高爾夫球桿適配系統中的組件。Referring to Figure 17, in an embodiment, the hit golf ball material 1702 can be used with a golf club adapter system 1710. The method and system of hitting golf ball data obtained from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material can be used as a component in any golf club fitting system that uses golf ball-related input data to determine club selection.

在另一實施例中,如在第17圖中所示,擊打高爾夫球資料1702可以與一高爾夫球員側寫資料庫1712一起使用。在某些情況中,高爾夫球員側寫資料庫1712可以包括與高爾夫球員有關的歷史資料。在其他情況中,高爾夫球員側寫資料庫1712可以包括與高爾夫球員之擺盪有關的擊打高爾夫球資料。在某些實施例中,高爾夫球員側寫資料庫1712可以儲存高爾夫球員的輸入與資訊。這會致使高爾夫球員在若干時間過去之後重新評估以決定它們的運動是如何隨時間改變。這也會致使高爾夫球員藉由僅對他們的儲存資料改變那些輸入來準備在具有不同高度與氣候的不同位置打球。這也會致使他們的資訊在旅行或改變位置之情況下的可攜帶性。In another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, the hit golf ball material 1702 can be used with a golfer profile database 1712. In some cases, the golfer profile database 1712 can include historical material related to the golfer. In other cases, the golfer profile database 1712 can include hit golf material related to the golfer's swing. In some embodiments, the golfer profile database 1712 can store golfer input and information. This can cause the golfer to reevaluate after a certain amount of time has elapsed to determine how their movements change over time. This will also cause the golfer to prepare to play in different positions with different altitudes and climates by merely changing those inputs to their stored data. This can also result in portability of their information in the event of travel or change of location.

本方法與系統之從具有壓電材料之高爾夫球得到擊打高爾夫球資料可以是一更廣泛之運動員資料儲存、分析、及取回系統的一部份,在其中,生命統計與球賽統計是被 儲存以供回顧或以各種程式分析,並建議適合一運動員之球賽的新裝備。如此的程式或資料能夠在能夠由彼此允許觀看該資料之使用者分享資料的電腦1704運行,包括具一處理器的手持裝置,像是智慧型電話或其他個人電子計算裝置般。在某些情況中,網際網路1706可以被用來把擊打高爾夫球資料1702傳輸到資料是可以被儲存、分析、與分享的其他電腦或伺服器。The method and system for obtaining golf ball information from a golf ball having piezoelectric material can be part of a broader system of athlete data storage, analysis, and retrieval, in which vital statistics and ball game statistics are Store for review or analysis in a variety of programs and recommend new equipment for an athlete's game. Such programs or materials can be run on a computer 1704 that can share information by users who are permitted to view the data, including handheld devices having a processor, such as a smart phone or other personal electronic computing device. In some cases, the Internet 1706 can be used to transfer the hit golf material 1702 to other computers or servers that can be stored, analyzed, and shared.

除了以上所述的實施例之外,具有壓電材料的高爾夫球可以在其他利用壓電材料之特質的系統中使用。例如,一種系統與方法能夠施加一電壓到一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球俾在該高爾夫球上產生壓縮力量。在如此的一種系統與方法中,該壓縮力量能夠被用來產生該高爾夫球對抗一高爾夫球桿之桿面的額外推力或彈力或者能夠被用來在撞擊之前使該高爾夫球的外殼變硬以減少旋轉量。In addition to the embodiments described above, golf balls having piezoelectric materials can be used in other systems that utilize the properties of piezoelectric materials. For example, a system and method can apply a voltage to a golf ball having a piezoelectric material to create a compressive force on the golf ball. In such a system and method, the compressive force can be used to create additional thrust or spring force of the golf ball against the face of a golf club or can be used to stiffen the outer shell of the golf ball prior to impact Reduce the amount of rotation.

雖然本發明的各種實施例業已被描述,該說明是傾向於作為例證,而不是限制且對於熟知此項技術的人仕而言會很顯而易知的是在本發明之範圍之內之更多的實施例及實施是有可能的。據此,除了按照後附的申請專利範圍以及其之等效物之外,本發明是未被限制的。而且,在後附之申請專利範圍的範圍之內各種變化與改變會被完成。While the various embodiments of the present invention have been described, the description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive, and it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that Many embodiments and implementations are possible. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except in the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents. Further, various changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims.

100‧‧‧測試台100‧‧‧ test bench

102‧‧‧高爾夫球員102‧‧‧ golfers

104、300、320、340、360、380、1000、1100、1200、1300‧‧‧高爾夫球104, 300, 320, 340, 360, 380, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300 ‧ ‧ golf balls

106‧‧‧接收器106‧‧‧ Receiver

108‧‧‧高爾夫球桿108‧‧‧ golf clubs

200‧‧‧桿面200‧‧‧ face

202、400、1312‧‧‧天線202, 400, 1312‧‧‧ antenna

302、322、342、362、382‧‧‧外殼302, 322, 342, 362, 382‧‧‧ shell

304、324、344、364、384、1004、1104、1204、1304‧‧‧壓電材料部份304, 324, 344, 364, 384, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304‧‧‧ Piezoelectric material parts

306、326、352、366、390‧‧‧球心306, 326, 352, 366, 390‧ ‧ ball heart

328、348、368、388、1008、1206、1306‧‧‧內部感測器328, 348, 368, 388, 1008, 1206, 1306‧‧‧ internal sensors

330、350、370‧‧‧連接導線330, 350, 370‧‧‧ connecting wires

346、386‧‧‧披覆346, 386‧‧‧

402‧‧‧發射器402‧‧‧transmitter

404、1310‧‧‧資料儲存裝置404, 1310‧‧‧ data storage device

900‧‧‧傳輸900‧‧‧ transmission

1002‧‧‧高爾夫球外殼材料1002‧‧‧ golf shell material

1006‧‧‧外表面1006‧‧‧ outer surface

1010、1210、1316‧‧‧訊號1010, 1210, 1316‧‧‧ signals

1106‧‧‧電荷1106‧‧‧Charge

1108‧‧‧磁埸1108‧‧‧Magnetic

1110‧‧‧磁埸感測器1110‧‧‧Magnetic sensor

1112‧‧‧探測器1112‧‧ Detector

1208、1308‧‧‧內部天線1208, 1308‧‧‧ internal antenna

1314‧‧‧高爾夫球資料記錄單元1314‧‧‧Golf data recording unit

1400、1500、1600‧‧‧方法1400, 1500, 1600‧‧‧ methods

1402~1410、1502~1510、1602~1608‧‧‧步驟1402~1410, 1502~1510, 1602~1608‧‧‧ steps

1702‧‧‧擊打高爾夫球資料1702‧‧‧ hit golf information

1704‧‧‧電腦1704‧‧‧Computer

1706‧‧‧網路1706‧‧‧Network

1708‧‧‧高爾夫球適配系統1708‧‧‧Golf Adaptation System

1710‧‧‧球桿適配系統1710‧‧‧Cue Adaptation System

1712‧‧‧高爾夫球員側寫資料庫1712‧‧‧ golfer profile database

第1圖是為一位於一測試台之高爾夫球員與一高爾夫球、和一高爾夫球桿的等尺寸圖;第2圖是為一處於一測試台之靠近一探測器/接收器之 高爾夫球之特寫的等尺寸圖;第3圖是為具有壓電材料之高爾夫球之不同範例實施例的橫截面圖;第4圖是為一設有一內部發射器與記憶體儲存器之具有一壓電材料層之高爾夫球之範例實施例的分解圖;第5圖是為一即將被一高爾夫球桿擊打之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第6圖是為一被高爾夫球桿擊打之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第7圖是為一處於變形情況下之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第8圖是為一在變形之後具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第9圖是為一從一內部發射器傳輸一訊號之具有壓電材料之高爾夫球的等尺寸圖;第10圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第11圖是為藉一探測器之從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球之訊號偵測之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第12圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第13圖是為從一具有壓電材料之高爾夫球到一接收器之訊號傳輸之範例實施例的橫截面圖;第14圖是為一種在一高爾夫球之壓電材料部份中產生 一輸出之方法之實施例的流程圖;第15圖是為一種從一高爾夫球內之一內部感測器得到資料之方法之範例實施例的流程圖;第16圖是為一種藉由感測一來自一高爾夫球內之壓電材料之輸出來得到資料之方法之範例實施例的流程圖;及第17圖是為用於使用高爾夫球資料之不同實施例的示意圖。Figure 1 is an isometric view of a golfer on a test bench with a golf ball and a golf club; Figure 2 is a close proximity to a detector/receiver at a test bench An isometric view of a close-up view of a golf ball; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a different exemplary embodiment of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material; and Figure 4 is a view showing an internal transmitter and a memory reservoir An exploded view of an exemplary embodiment of a golf ball of a piezoelectric material layer; FIG. 5 is an isometric view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material to be hit by a golf club; FIG. 6 is a golf ball An isometric view of a golf ball with a piezoelectric material struck by a club; Figure 7 is an isometric view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material in a deformed condition; and Figure 8 is a An isometric view of a golf ball of piezoelectric material; Figure 9 is an isometric view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material transmitted from an internal transmitter; Figure 10 is a view of a golf ball having a piezoelectric material A cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a signal transmission of a golf ball to a receiver; and FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of signal detection from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material by a detector; Figure 12 is for one A cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of a signal transmission of a golf ball to a receiver having a piezoelectric material; and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of an exemplary embodiment of signal transmission from a golf ball having a piezoelectric material to a receiver Sectional view; Figure 14 is for producing a piezoelectric material in a golf ball A flow chart of an embodiment of an output method; FIG. 15 is a flow chart of an exemplary embodiment of a method for obtaining data from an internal sensor in a golf ball; FIG. 16 is a view by means of sensing A flowchart of an exemplary embodiment of a method for obtaining information from an output of piezoelectric material within a golf ball; and FIG. 17 is a schematic illustration of different embodiments for use of golf ball data.

100‧‧‧測試台100‧‧‧ test bench

104‧‧‧高爾夫球104‧‧‧ Golf

106‧‧‧接收器106‧‧‧ Receiver

108‧‧‧高爾夫球桿108‧‧‧ golf clubs

200‧‧‧桿面200‧‧‧ face

202‧‧‧天線202‧‧‧Antenna

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一種用以對應於由高爾夫球所接收的施加力提供信號給外部接收器之高爾夫球,該高爾夫球包含:一外殼;一球心;及設置於該外殼和該球心之間的一壓電材料層,其中該壓電材料層包圍該球心並響應於該施加力產生一電性輸出;以及包括一發送器和一天線之一內部感測器,其中該內部感測器係組配來:探測由該壓電材料層所產生之該電性輸出;與該外部接收器初始通訊;以及當探測由該壓電材料層所產生之該電性輸出時,將一信號發送給該外部接收器,其中該信號係對應於響應該施加力而由該壓電材料層所產生的該電性輸出。 A golf ball for providing a signal to an external receiver corresponding to an applied force received by a golf ball, the golf ball comprising: a casing; a ball core; and a piezoelectricity disposed between the casing and the center of the ball a layer of material, wherein the layer of piezoelectric material surrounds the core and produces an electrical output in response to the applied force; and includes an internal sensor of a transmitter and an antenna, wherein the internal sensor is assembled Detecting the electrical output produced by the layer of piezoelectric material; initial communication with the external receiver; and transmitting a signal to the external reception when detecting the electrical output produced by the layer of piezoelectric material The signal, wherein the signal corresponds to the electrical output produced by the layer of piezoelectric material in response to the applied force. 根據請求項1所述的高爾夫球,其中,壓電材料層包含聚偏二氟乙烯(polyvinylidene fluoride)材料。 The golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the piezoelectric material layer comprises a polyvinylidene fluoride material. 根據請求項1所述的高爾夫球,其中該內部感測器進一步包括一資料存儲裝置。 The golf ball of claim 1, wherein the internal sensor further comprises a data storage device. 根據請求項3所述的高爾夫球,其中該資料存儲裝置含有使該壓電材料層所產生的該電性輸出與擊打高爾夫球資料相關聯的資訊。 A golf ball according to claim 3, wherein the data storage device contains information associating the electrical output produced by the layer of piezoelectric material with the hit golf ball material. 根據請求項3所述的高爾夫球,其中,該內部感測器設置 在該球心內部,並且一導線連接該內部感測器和該壓電材料層。 A golf ball according to claim 3, wherein the internal sensor setting Inside the core, and a wire connects the internal sensor and the layer of piezoelectric material. 根據請求項4所述的高爾夫球,其中該擊打高爾夫球資料包含選自於下列內容中的一者之資料:(a)該高爾夫球的一變形量;(b)該高爾夫球的一變形角度;(c)一高爾夫球速度;(d)該高爾夫球的一旋轉速率。 The golf ball according to claim 4, wherein the hit golf ball material comprises data selected from one of: (a) a deformation amount of the golf ball; (b) a deformation of the golf ball Angle; (c) a golf ball speed; (d) a rate of rotation of the golf ball. 根據請求項1所述的高爾夫球,其中該信號係對應於該施加力之一量級。 A golf ball according to claim 1, wherein the signal corresponds to one of the magnitudes of the applied force. 一種用以獲得擊打高爾夫球資料的系統,包含:包括一外殼、一球心和一壓電材料層的一高爾夫球,其中該壓電材料層係設置於該外殼和該球心之間並響應於一施加力產生一電性輸出;設置於該高爾夫球內並包括一發送器之一感測器,其中該感測器係組配來:探測由該壓電材料層所產生之該電性輸出;以及當探測由該壓電材料層所產生之該電性輸出時,發送一輸出信號,其中該輸出信號係對應於響應該施加力而由該壓電材料層所產生的電性輸出;一探測器,其與該感測器通訊並組配來接收由該感測器所發送的該輸出信號,且其中該探測器利用輸出來獲得擊打高爾夫球資料;以及其中該感測器係組配來與該探測器初始通訊,以發送該輸出信號。 A system for obtaining a golf ball hitting material, comprising: a golf ball including a casing, a core, and a layer of piezoelectric material, wherein the layer of piezoelectric material is disposed between the casing and the center of the ball and Generating an electrical output in response to an applied force; disposed in the golf ball and including a sensor of a transmitter, wherein the sensor is configured to: detect the electricity generated by the layer of piezoelectric material And outputting an output signal corresponding to an electrical output generated by the layer of piezoelectric material in response to the applied force when detecting the electrical output produced by the layer of piezoelectric material a detector in communication with the sensor and configured to receive the output signal transmitted by the sensor, and wherein the detector utilizes an output to obtain a hit golf ball data; and wherein the sensor The system is configured to initially communicate with the detector to transmit the output signal. 根據請求項8所述的系統,其中,該內部感測器進一步包括一資料存儲裝置。 The system of claim 8 wherein the internal sensor further comprises a data storage device. 根據請求項8所述的系統,其中,該探測器包括一天線,該天線組配來接收由該感測器所發送的該輸出信號。 The system of claim 8 wherein the detector comprises an antenna configured to receive the output signal transmitted by the sensor. 根據請求項8所述的系統,其中,該壓電材料層包含聚偏二氟乙烯材料。 The system of claim 8 wherein the layer of piezoelectric material comprises a polyvinylidene fluoride material. 根據請求項8所述的系統,進一步包含一高爾夫球適配系統、一高爾夫球桿適配系統和一高爾夫球員側寫資料庫;以及其中,該探測器係組配來將該所獲得的擊打高爾夫球資料發送到高爾夫球適配系統、高爾夫球桿適配系統或高爾夫球員側寫資料庫中的至少一者。 The system of claim 8, further comprising a golf ball fitting system, a golf club fitting system, and a golfer profile database; and wherein the detector is configured to combine the obtained shots The golfing information is transmitted to at least one of a golf ball fitting system, a golf club fitting system, or a golfer profile database. 根據請求項8所述的系統,其中該擊打高爾夫球資料包含選自於下列內容中的一者之資料:(a)該高爾夫球的一變形量;(b)該高爾夫球的一變形角度;(c)一高爾夫球速度;(d)該高爾夫球的一旋轉速率。 The system of claim 8, wherein the hit golf ball material comprises data selected from one of: (a) a deformation amount of the golf ball; (b) a deformation angle of the golf ball (c) a golf ball speed; (d) a rate of rotation of the golf ball. 根據請求項8所述的系統,其中該輸出信號係對應於該施加力之一量級。 The system of claim 8, wherein the output signal corresponds to one of the magnitudes of the applied force.
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