WO2012110026A2

WO2012110026A2 - Apparatus and method for detecting when a golf club strikes a golf ball

Info

Publication number: WO2012110026A2
Application number: PCT/DE2012/000146
Authority: WO
Inventors: Klaus Englert
Original assignee: Klaus Englert
Priority date: 2011-02-17
Filing date: 2012-02-17
Publication date: 2012-08-23
Also published as: DE112012000898A5; EP2675537A2; WO2012110026A3

Abstract

Apparatus for detecting when a golf club strikes a golf ball, having a means for picking up (1) sound pulses and/or vibration pulses and/or structure-borne sound pulses and/or optical signals which are produced when a golf club encounters a golf ball, which means is set up, in particular, close to the point of impact, having a means for evaluating (2) the sound pulses and/or vibration pulses and/or structure-borne sound pulses and/or optical signals, wherein a means for filtering (3) the signals and/or pulses is provided, in particular, in order to differentiate said signals and/or pulses from the background noise to the effect that predetermined threshold values are provided in an adapted form as characteristics of a sound pulse and/or vibration pulse and/or structure-borne sound pulse and/or optical signal of a golf shot for the purpose of differentiation, and having a means for displaying (4) the result, in particular the number of shots.

Description

Apparatus and method for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball

The invention relates to a device for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball according to the preamble of claim 16.

It is known to enter the golf course by manual input into a memory, in particular a mechanical or electrical counter. Registration of golf strokes is done regularly, for example, by operating a mechanical counter that is in the hands of a golfer. The player must therefore before a strike put the counter from his hand, take the bat and after the blow the counter again bring out and press.

The disadvantage here is that the detection is person-dependent and requires the attention of the player.

The object of the present invention is to enable a simple and reliable delivery of golf club data, in particular to provide a simple ski bag determination.

The object is achieved by a device for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball, with a means for receiving sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals that arise when a golf club meets a golf ball.

CONFIRMATION COPY hen, which is set up in particular close to the point of impact, with a means for evaluating the sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals, in particular a means for filtering the signals and / or pulses is provided for delineation from the background noise, in that predetermined threshold values are provided as characteristics of a sound pulse and / or vibration impulse and / or structure-borne sound pulse and / or optical signal of a golf club for demarcation, with a means for displaying the result, in particular the number of strokes.

The device is used to automatically detect the number of golf strokes or puts, in particular for calculating the golf score of a player. This can be done, for example, by the pulse, in particular in the case of sound or vibrations, which is produced when the golf club meets the golf ball. With the means for filtering, in particular a threshold transmitter and / or threshold value, an accurate determination of a shock pulse can take place. A microphone or sound sensor can advantageously be combined with a threshold value switch and serve as an independent unit for precise frequency-selective detection of the sound pulse. The processing to a signal can thus be made decoupled from the peripheral device. Advantageously, an automatic acoustic and / or visual detection can take place. The different components can be used individually or in parallel. For the attachment and / or installation of the detection components such as microphone, vibration sensor, miniature camera, there are different possibilities, for example, the sensors can be installed in the racket. The golf shoe may advantageously accommodate a microphone and / or a camera. In the golf clothes a microphone, on the wrist a microphone and / or a mini camera, on the wrist a display module with microphone, in the mobile phone a microphone. It is advantageous to use the vibration sensor in or on the shaft or the club grip, while the microphone can be installed in all areas. In addition, a small transmitter can be accommodated in or on the shaft or racket handle, which conveys the information with which golf club the stroke is executed. In the same way, a small battery or mono cell can be installed, which supplies these components. It is advantageous if the means for receiving sound pulses is a sound sensor and / or a microphone, in particular a directional microphone. The detection can be done by a suitable microphone, in particular a mini microphone. Using a decibel measurement, the sound level of the acoustic signal of the golf club pulse can be determined.

It is advantageous if the means for receiving vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses is a vibration sensor and / or a structure-borne sound sensor, which is to be arranged on the golf ball, in particular in and / or on the golf club, almost directly at the meeting point of the racquet. As an alternative or in addition to the microphone measurement, it is also possible to carry out a measurement of vibrations by means of a vibration sensor. The pulse readings differ significantly in the order of the magnitude of the peak decibel intensity from the ambient environmental noise, or vibration. Optionally, it is possible to vary the sensitivity of the microphone or vibration sensor, in particular, for example, for the putter.

It is advantageous if the means for receiving optical signals is a camera, in particular a miniature camera which is suitable for receiving Goifschläge, which in particular is to be arranged almost directly at the meeting point of the racket on the golf ball, in particular in and / or on the golf club. Optically, a secure acquisition can thus take place via a miniature camera, which can generate a signal for evaluation via image evaluation software - if the recording matches a comparison image, which can serve for beat or score detection. It is advantageous if the means for receiving and / or for evaluation and / or display are each integrated with each other or spaced from each other, in particular the means for receiving integrated with the means for evaluation, and spaced from the means for display and / or the means for displaying integrated with the means for evaluation and spaced from the means for receiving.

It is advantageous if the means for receiving spaced and / or integrated in connection with a means for display is provided, in particular a display module, in particular a mobile phone and / or a notebook and / or a tablet PC and / or an information pad and / or a device on the wrist, in particular with LEDs, and the connection is provided in particular by means of a radio link and / or a Bluetooth connection and / or a USB connection and / or a plug connection. The transmission of the measured values can take place, for example, via a direct wiring, plug connection or via a radio or Bluetooth connection. By means of a password or a code etc., for example, it is possible to assign the transmitter to the receiving module and / or to secure the transmission of the data and / or signals. Advantageously, encryption of the transmitted data and / or signals can take place. The measured values / signals can be processed in conjunction with a processor. The resulting data can be retrieved via LEDs, displays etc. or acoustically. Via interfaces it is possible to transfer, integrate and evaluate external information such as location data, score data, handicap etc.

The means for recording, in particular the microphone or the sound sensor can be accommodated close to the impact but also with sufficient power in the peripheral device.

When using a structure-borne sound sensor, the complete unit can be installed in the shaft of a golf club, the pulse is then measured directly at the meeting point of the racket. The sound is therefore not measured by the detour of the air but directly, which greatly reduces the error rate. It is advantageous if the means for inclusion in sports clothing and / or golf accessories is arranged, in particular a golf shoe and / or in or on the golf bag.

It is advantageous to provide a device for registration and / or assistance in the registration of golf club data and / or golf strokes, wherein the device comprises an electronic means with a means for power storage, in particular a rechargeable battery, the electronic means in a golf club , in particular in a golf club grip and / or a golf club shaft, and the device is designed for electrically charging the integrated electronic means, wherein the electronic means is in particular a means for detecting and / or passing information of a Goifschlag, with a means for current delivery, a Power line means, means for power contact with the golf club, a means for power line on the golf club, wherein a power supply of the golf club is given when the golf club is arranged in a Aufladeposition.

The invention enables a simple, fast and permanent supply of an electrical means, with the particular golf shots can be counted, integrated in a Goifschläger. In addition to the means for supplying current outside the racket on a transport and / or storage device for golf clubs, a battery is advantageously assigned to the electrical means, so that storage of the electrical energy in or on the racket can take place. The means for power storage is supplied via a simple connection / contact on the racket by a means for power line and a means for current delivery. The functionality of the integrated in the racket electrical means with its components is ensured by this permanent power supply. The means for power delivery may be located in the golf club pocket or take place externally via a battery supply of a Elektrocaddy.

It is advantageous if in each case a means for current contact is arranged in the region of a club neck and / or on the club end of a golf club inserted in the charging position. It is advantageous if a corresponding conduit means is arranged in each case on the racket neck and / or on the racket end connected thereto, in particular a metal foil which is arranged around the racket neck and / or a conductive metal end, which is designed in particular as a pressure switch. The metal foil can be easily adapted by a high training to different heights, for example, a golf club bag or a frame. By the pressure switch, in particular the electrical means, in particular a transmitter, the information of the golf club, encrypted or unencrypted, as well as an identifier of the racket can be enabled or disabled, for example, the transmitter in the golf club be inactive, as long as the charging circuit closed or the pressure switch is in the neutral position. The electrical means may also be set to be activated after a certain delay time. It is advantageous if the means for power contact are at least: in the upper part of a conductive cover with bushings for golf clubs, especially a grid, and / or in the lower part of a contact plate of a transport and / or storage device for golf clubs, at least partially a conductive Layer is provided so that when golf clubs set a conductive contact is given.

It is advantageous if the transport and / or storage device is a golf club bag and / or a golf club rack. It is advantageous if the means for current contact a rake is provided for receiving racket necks in an upper region, which at least partially has a conductive layer.

It is advantageous if a rechargeable accumulator or a battery is provided as the means for delivering the current. It is advantageous if a conductive connection, in particular a metal strip, is provided between the club neck and the club end on and / or in the golf club shaft.

It is advantageous if the integrated electronic means in the golf club, in particular in a racket handle, is integrated, which in particular a means for receiving a golf course and / or for evaluation and / or display are each integrated with each other and / or spaced from each other in particular the means for receiving integrated with the means for evaluation, and / or spaced from the means for display and / or the means for display integrated with the means for evaluation and spaced from the means for receiving, wherein the racket handle in particular has a charge status indicator and / or in particular a display module, and / or is in contact with a mobile phone and / or a notebook and / or a tablet PC and / or an information pad and / or a device on the wrist, in particular with LEDs, and the connection in particular by means of a radio link and / or a Bluetooth connection and / or a USB Verbindu ng and / or a plug connection is provided.

The object is also achieved by a method for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball, wherein with a means for receiving sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / - or optical signals that arise when a golf club with a golf ball , Sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals are recorded, and with a means for evaluating the sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals, evaluated, in particular with a means for Filtering the signals and / or pulses to distinguish them from the background light, in that predetermined threshold values are used as characteristics of a sound pulse and / or vibration pulse and / or structure-borne sound pulse and / or optical signal of a golf club for demarcation, with a means for displaying the result in particular the number of strokes used. Det, in particular using a device according to one of claims 1 to 15.

It is advantageous if sound pulses by means of a microphone, in particular a directional microphone and / or a sound sensor, in particular in or in connection with the means for evaluation, in particular with a means for display, in particular a mobile phone and / or a device on the golf bag, in the Clothing and / or wrist recorded and / or evaluated and / or displayed. It is advantageous if the signals of the means for receiving sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals and / or signals of the means for evaluation, in particular with a processor, in particular optical signals, to the means for displaying be given by radio and / or by means of a Bluetooth connection and / or by means of a USB connection and / or a connector and / or a hardwiring. Depending on the technology and software of the display devices can be advantageously used:

Multifunction watch / LED display clock

Mobile phone, tablets etc. are mobile and / or permanently installed on / on the golf bag, golf caddy, golf trolley are attached,

In addition, data can be manually entered, changed or corrected by means of keys.

It is advantageous if a method for operating a device for registration and / or assistance in the registration of golf club data and / or golf beats is provided, wherein an electronic device is integrated in a golf club and the device is designed for electrically charging the integrated electronic device, wherein the electronic means is in particular a means for detecting and / or disseminating information of a golf club, wherein with a means for supplying electricity, via a means for power line, in a means for power contact with the golf club, an electric current is passed through the Power contact is introduced into a means for power line on the golf club when the racket is arranged in a Aufladeposition using a device according to one of claims 1 to 15.

Further features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the claims and the following description in which embodiments of the subject invention in conjunction with the drawings are explained in more detail.

1 shows a device for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball and

2 shows a device for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball in a schematic device,

FIG. 1a shows a schematic side view of a device according to the invention; FIG.

1 b 'a section of a device according to the invention in a schematic plan view,

1 c 'a section of a device according to the invention in a schematic side view,

1d 'a golf club in a schematic side view,

Fig. E 'a golf club in a schematic plan,

2a 'a device according to the invention in a schematic side view,

2b shows a device according to the invention in a schematic side view and

Fig. 2c 'a section of a device according to the invention in a schematic plan view.

Fig. 1 shows a device for detecting hits of a golf club 8 with a golf ball. A means for recording 1, exemplified by a microphone 5, picks up a pulse of the hit and directs it, in particular after a possible conversion to the pulse strength, for example via a relay device 6, a plug connection or radio / USB or other, to a means for evaluation 2, in particular a means for filtering 3. This takes place then an evaluation of the pulse, in particular with regard to its pulse strength. For example, if a predetermined threshold is exceeded, the pulse is identified as a valid beat and counted. Subsequently, an output to a means for display 4 take place. In this way, a simple and reliable counting of the beats can take place without it being necessary for the player to act. This avoids errors and increases concentration. In addition, a quick evaluation with regard to the handicap or other game criteria can be made. The evaluation or filtering can also already take place at the means for recording 1, as shown in FIG. In Fig. 1, accordingly, several options are summarizedj. It can already be done filtering directly on the means for recording. It can also be advantageous filtering on the peripheral device, it can also be done alternatively or supplementally at both stations filtering.

Fig. 2 shows a device for detecting hits of a golf club 8 with a golf ball in a schematic device. Optionally, a plurality of recording means 1, in particular a microphone 5, are shown on a person. The recorded pulses are transmitted by way of example by radio to a peripheral unit 7, which may be, for example, a computer, a handheld or the like.

The evaluation of the pulse, for example, be arranged beforehand, in conjunction with the means for recording 1 as means for evaluation 2, in particular a means for filtering 3. However, the evaluation and / or filtering can also be done in the peripheral device 7 or together with the peripheral device 7 ,

In this way, a precise determination of a blow can be made without the person would have to worry about it during the game. Fig. 1 a 'shows a device 1' according to the invention in a schematic side view. The device has a transport and / or storage device 15 'by way of example in the form of a golf club pocket 16'. The golf club pocket 16 'comprises a means for current contact 5' by way of example in the form of a cover 13 'in an upper area and a contact plate 14' in a lower area. To the cover 13 'and the contact plate 14' is connected via a means for power line 4 'a means for current output 3' connected to the golf club pocket 16 'is mounted, in particular integrated.

A golf club 7 'with a golf club tail 9' and a golf club neck 8 'is inserted with a golf club shaft 19' first into the golf club pocket 16 'in a loading position. The golf club 7 'has in one end region a golf club grip 20', which has a metal end 12 'at the golf club end 9' which is in electrical contact with the contact plate 14 'when the golf club 7' is inserted, the metal end being designed in particular as a pressure switch, whereby a recharge can be set in motion. At the golf club neck 8 ', a corresponding conduit means 10' is exemplarily mounted in the form of a metal foil 11 ', which is in electrical contact with the cover 13' when the golf club 7 'is inserted. Via a means for power line 6 'are the corresponding conduit means 10' in electrical contact. By way of example, an electrical means 2 'is integrated with an accumulator in the golf club grip 20', which is thus to be supplied with electricity and / or rechargeable. The electrical means 2 'may in particular be a means for detecting a golf swing and / or for counting golf strokes, in particular by means of structure-borne noise via the club shaft 19'. It thus shows an exemplary device V for registration and / or assistance in the registration of golf club data and / or golf beats, the device being an electronic center! 2 'with a means for power storage, in particular an accumulator, which is integrated in a golf club T and the device 1' for electrically charging the integrated electronic means 2 'is formed, wherein the electronic means 2 in particular a means for determining and / or information transmission of a golf club is, with a means for current delivery 3 ', a means for power line 4', a means for current contact 5 'to Golf club 7 ', a means for power line 6' on the golf club 7 ', wherein a power supply of the golf club T is given when the golf club 7' is arranged in a Aufladeposition.

FIG. 1 b 'shows a section of a device 1' according to the invention in a schematic plan view. By way of example, a means for current contact 5 'in the form of a cover 13' is shown with a grid structure, in the individual golf clubs 7 'are used separately and which is at least partially conductive.

Fig. 1 c 'shows the detail of Fig. 1 b' of a device 1 'according to the invention in a schematic side view.

Fig. 1 d 'shows a golf club 7' in a schematic side view. At Golfschlägerhals 8 'is a corresponding conduit means 10' in the form of a conductive sleeve, in particular a metal foil 1 Γ provided. At Golfschlägerende 9 'is a corresponding conduit means 10' in the form of a metal end 12 'is provided. Between the corresponding line means 10 'is a means for power line 6' is provided, which may be a conductive metal wire or a metal foil by way of example. The beater 7 'can conversely with the metal end 12' first in a transport and / or storage device 15 ', for example, according to Fig. 1 a', are provided and there by the resulting current flow charging an example in the racket handle 20 ' integrated electrical means 2 take place.

Fig. 1 e 'shows a golf club 7' in a schematic plan view of the metal end 12 '. The golf club grip 20 'has by way of example lighting means 21' which indicate whether there is a sufficient state of charge of the integrated electrical means 2 '.

Fig. 2a 'shows a device 1' according to the invention in a schematic side view. Golf clubs 7 'are used by way of example in a transport and / or storage device 15' which has a golf club frame 17 'with a rake 18' which has a means for current contact 5 'and into which the golf clubs 7' are sorted and on the golf club neck 8 '. with the corresponding conduit means 10 'conducting Find contact. At the lower end of the racket 7 ', where at Schlägergriff a corresponding conduit means 10' in the form of a metal end 12 ', which is introduced in electrical contact with a means for current contact 5' at the bottom of the frame 17 ', in particular in the form of a bottom plate , In this way, by an electrical contact in the form of a means for power line 4 'to a means for current delivery 3', exemplified in Fig. 2b ', a charging of a golf club 7' integrated electrical means 2 'take place.

Fig. 2b 'shows a device 1' according to the invention in side view. The means for current delivery is shown schematically connected to a means for power line 4 ', which in turn is connected to a means for current contact 5'.

FIG. 2c 'shows a section of a device 1' according to the invention in a schematic plan view in the region of the rake 18 'into which the racket necks 8' inserted are in conductive contact.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 means for recording

2 means for evaluation

3 means of filtering

4 means of display

5 microphone

6 relay device

7 peripheral device

8 golf clubs

1 'device

2 'electronic means

3 'means for current delivery

4 'means for power line

5 'means for power contact

6 ¹ Power line

7 'golf clubs

8 'golf club neck

9 'golf club tail

10 'corresponding conduit means

11 'metal foil

12 'metal end

13 'cover

14 'contact plate

15 'transport and / or storage device

16 'golf club bag

17 'Golf racket frame

18 "rake 19 'Golfschlägerschaft 20' Golfschlägergriff 21 'bulbs

Claims

1. A device for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball, with a means for receiving (1) of Schalümpulsen and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals that arise when a golf club with a golf ball, in particular close is arranged at the point of impact, with a means for evaluating (2) the sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals, in particular a threshold value transmitter and / or threshold value switch, wherein in particular a means for filtering (3) the signals and / or pulses for delimiting from background noise is provided in that predetermined threshold values are provided as characteristics of a sound pulse and / or vibration pulse and / or acoustic signal and / or optical signal of a golf club adapted for demarcation, with a display means (4) Result, in particular the number l of blows.

2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for receiving (1) of sound pulses is a sound sensor and / or a microphone (5), in particular a directional microphone.

3. Apparatus according to claim 1 to 2, characterized in that the means for receiving vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses is a vibration sensor and / or a structure-borne sound sensor, which is to be arranged almost directly at the meeting point of the racket on the golf ball, in particular in and / or at the golf club.

4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the means for receiving optical signals is a camera, in particular a miniature camera, which is suitable for receiving golf clubs, which in particular is to be arranged almost directly at the meeting point of the racket on the golf ball, in particular in and / or on the golf club.

Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the center! for receiving (1) and / or for evaluation (2) and / or display (4) are each integrated with each other or spaced from each other, in particular the mittet for receiving (1) integrated with the means for evaluation (2), and spaced to the means to display (4) and / or the middle! to the display (4) integrated with the means for evaluation (2) and spaced from the means for receiving (1).

Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the means for receiving (1) spaced and / or integrated in connection with a means for display (4) is provided, in particular a display module, in particular a mobile phone and / or a notebook and / or a tablet PC and / or an information pad and / or a device on the wrist, in particular with LEDs, and the connection in particular by means of a radio link and / or a Bluetooth connection and / or a USB connection and / or a plug connection is provided.

Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the means for receiving in sports clothing and / or golf accessories is arranged, in particular a golf shoe and / or in or on the golf bag.

Device according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that a device (1 ') for registration and / or assistance in the registration of golf club data and / or golf beats is provided, wherein the device comprises an electronic means (2') with a means for power storage, in particular an accumulator, comprising electronic means (2 ') integrated in a golf club (7'), in particular in a golf club grip (20 ') and / or a golf club shaft (19 ¹ ), and 1 ') for electrically charging the integrated electronic means (2') wherein the electronic means (2 ') is in particular a means for detecting and / or transmitting information of a golf club, comprising means for current delivery (3'), means for power line (4 '), means for current contact (5'; ) to the golf club (7 '), a means for power line (6') on the golf club (7 '), wherein a power supply of the golf club (7') is given when the golf club (7 ') is arranged in a Aufladeposition.

9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that in each case a means for current contact (5 ') in the region of a racket neck (8') and / or at the club end (9 ') of a golf club used in charging position (7') is arranged and / or a corresponding conduit means (10 ') respectively on the racket neck (8') and / or on the racket end (9 ') is arranged connected thereto, in particular a metal foil (1) arranged around the racket neck (8') is and / or a conductive metal end (12 '), which is designed in particular as a pressure switch.

10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the means for current contact (5 ') are at least: in the upper part of a conductive cover (13') with bushings for golf clubs (7 '), in particular a grid, and / or in the lower part of a contact plate (14 ') of a transport and / or storage device (15') for golf clubs (7 '), wherein at least partially a conductive layer is provided so that when golf clubs set (7'), a conductive contact given is.

11. The device according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the transport and / or storage device (15 ') is a golf club pocket (16') and / or a golf club frame (17 ').

12. Vornchtung according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the means for current contact (5 ') has a rake (18') for receiving Racket necks (8 ') is provided in an upper region which has at least partially a conductive layer.

13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that as a means for current delivery (3 '), a rechargeable battery or a battery are provided.

14. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that on and / or in the golf club shaft (19 ') is provided a conductive connection, in particular a metal strip, between racket neck (8') and racket end (9 ').

15. Device according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the integrated electronic means (2 ') in the golf club (7'), in particular in a racket handle (20 ') is integrated, which in particular means for receiving a Golf club and / or for evaluation and / or display are each integrated with each other and / or spaced from each other, in particular the means for receiving integrated with the means for evaluation, and / or spaced from the means for display and / or the means for Display integrated with the means for evaluation and spaced from the means for receiving, wherein the racket handle in particular has a charge status indicator and / or in particular a display module, and / or is in contact with a mobile phone and / or a notebook and / or a tablet PC and / or an information pad and / or a device on the wrist, in particular with LEDs, and the connection in particular by means of a radio link and / or a Bluetooth connection and / or a USB connection and / or a plug connection is provided.

16. A method for detecting hits of a golf club with a golf ball, comprising a means for receiving sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals that arise when a golf club meets a golf ball, Sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / - or optical signals are recorded, and with a means for evaluating the sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals, evaluated, in particular with a means for filtering the Signals and / or pulses to distinguish from background noise in that predetermined thresholds are used as characteristics of a sound pulse and / or vibration pulse and / or impact sound and / or optical signal of a golf club for demarcation, with a means for displaying the result, in particular the number the punches, in particular using a device according to one of claims 1 to 15.

17. The method according to claim 16, characterized in that sound pulses by means of a microphone, in particular a directional microphone and / or a sound sensor, in particular in or in connection with the means for evaluation, in particular with a means for display, in particular a mobile phone and / or a Device on the golf bag, recorded in the clothing and / or wrist and / or evaluated and / or displayed.

18. The method according to any one of claims 16 or 17, characterized in that the signals of the means for receiving sound pulses and / or vibration pulses and / or structure-borne sound pulses and / or optical signals and / or signals of the means for evaluation, in particular with a processor, be given to the means for display by radio and / or by means of a Bluetooth connection and / or by means of a USB connection and / or a connector and / or a hardwiring.

19. The method according to any one of claims 16 to 18, characterized in that a method for actuating a device (1 ') for registration and / or assistance in the registration of golf club data and / or golf beats is provided, wherein an electronic means (2'; ) is integrated in a golf club (7 ') and the device for electrical charging (1 ') of the integrated electronic means (2') is formed, wherein the electronic means (2 ') is in particular a means for detecting and / or Informts tonsabe a golf club, with a means for power delivery, via a means for power line in that an electrical current is conducted into a means for power contact with the golf club, which is introduced via the current contact into a means for power conduction at the golf club (7 ') when the golf club is placed in a charging position using a device (1') after one of claims 1 to 15.