KR-20260062986-A - Golf putting device, system, method, and media

Abstract

A golf putting system according to one embodiment includes a putt detector and a cup detector. The putt detector includes one or more sensors and a control circuit for detecting when a golf ball is putted. The cup detector includes one or more sensors and a control circuit for detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole. The putt detector and the cup detector are configured to communicate wirelessly with each other. In response to the putt detector detecting when a golf ball is putted and the cup detector detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole, the putt detector is configured to determine the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts during a putting session. Optionally, the system may determine and display the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector. Other systems, devices, methods, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Inventors

• 어헌 블레이크
• 어헌 라일리
• 리스티치 샘

Assignees

• 그린 탈리 엘엘씨

Dates

Publication Date

20260507

Application Date

20240916

Priority Date

20230915

Claims (20)

1. In the golf putting system, A putt detector comprising one or more sensors and control circuits for detecting when a golf ball is putted, and A cup detector comprising one or more sensors and control circuits for detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole, and The above putt detector and the above cup detector are configured to communicate wirelessly with each other, and In response to the putt detector detecting when a golf ball is putted and the cup detector detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole, the putt detector is configured to determine the number of putts attempted and the number of putts successful. Golf putting system.
2. In Article 1, The above cup detector is detachably attachable to the putt detector. Golf putting system.
3. In Article 1 or Article 2, One or more sensors of the above PERT detector include a radar sensor or a 2D camera. Golf putting system.
4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, One or more sensors of the cup detector include a piezoelectric sensor or an accelerometer. Golf putting system.
5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, The put detector described above is configured to wirelessly transmit putting information to a smart device. Golf putting system.
6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, The putt detector described above includes a display for displaying the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts. Golf putting system.
7. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 6, The putt detector is configured to determine and display the distance between the putt detector and the putting hole. Golf putting system.
8. In Article 7, The putt detector includes an accelerometer for detecting the movement of the putt detector, and the putt detector is configured to determine the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector within a limited period after the putt detector has stopped. Golf putting system.
9. In the device, One or more sensors and control circuits for detecting when a golf ball is putted, and It includes a wireless communication module configured to receive data from another device indicating when a golf ball enters a putting hole, and The above control circuit is coupled to a wireless communication module and is configured to detect when a golf ball is putted and to determine the number of putts attempted and the number of putts successful in response to data indicating when the golf ball enters the putting hole. device.
10. In Article 9, The above one or more sensors include a radar sensor or a 2D camera. device.
11. In Article 9 or Article 10, The above device is configured to wirelessly transmit putting information to a smart device. device.
12. In any one of Articles 9 through 11, Includes a display for displaying the number of putts attempted and the number of putts made. device.
13. In any one of paragraphs 9 through 12, The above device is configured to determine and display the distance to the putting hole. device.
14. In Article 13, A UWB initiator further including device.
15. In any one of paragraphs 9 through 14, The above device further includes an accelerometer for detecting movement, and the device is configured to determine the distance to the putting hole within a limited period after the device has stopped. device.
16. In the device, One or more sensors and control circuits for detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole, and It includes a wireless communication module configured to transmit wireless data indicating when a golf ball enters a putting hole to another device, and The above device is configured to transmit a wireless signal to the other device that enables the other device to determine the distance between the other device and the device. device.
17. In Article 16, The above one or more sensors include a piezoelectric sensor or an accelerometer. device.
18. In Article 16 or Article 17, A UWB transponder for transmitting wireless signals further comprising device.
19. In any one of paragraphs 16 through 18, The above device is sized and configured to be placed over the center hole of a standard golf cup. device.
20. In any one of paragraphs 16 through 19, Includes additional speakers to provide user feedback device.

Description

Golf putting device, system, method, and media Cross-reference regarding related applications This application claims the benefits of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/538,613 filed September 15, 2023 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/677,801 filed July 31, 2024. The full disclosure of each of the above applications is incorporated herein by reference. Technology field The present disclosure relates to the game of golf, and more specifically, to a golf putting device, system, method and non-transient computer-readable medium. This section provides background information related to the present disclosure, which is not necessarily prior art. Putting is one of the most important aspects of the game of golf and is essential for achieving a better score. Reducing the number of putts by just a few can save a golfer three or four strokes per round. For this reason, competitive golfers regularly practice their putting. Generally, a golfer practices putting by walking or measuring a specific distance from the putting hole, typically in the range of 3 to 20 feet, and marking that spot with a golf tee or other item. Once the spot is marked, the player putts multiple balls and tracks the number of balls that go into the hole ("makes") relative to the total number of putts attempted ("putts" or "attempts"). The player repeats this process many times to improve their putting at various distances from the hole by hitting balls from different positions. This section provides a general summary of the disclosure and is not a comprehensive disclosure of the full scope or all features thereof. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, a golf putting system comprises a putt detector and a cup detector. The putt detector comprises one or more sensors and a control circuit for detecting when a golf ball is putted. The cup detector comprises one or more sensors and a control circuit for detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole. The putt detector and the cup detector are configured to communicate wirelessly with each other. In response to the putt detector detecting when a golf ball is putted and the cup detector detecting when a golf ball enters a putting hole, the putt detector is configured to determine the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts. Additionally, or alternatively, the cup detector can be removablely attached to the putt detector. Additionally, or alternatively, the system is configured to wirelessly charge the cup detector when the cup detector is detachably housed in the PUT detector. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more sensors of the PERT detector include a radar sensor or a 2D camera. Additionally, or alternatively, one or more sensors of the cup detector include a piezoelectric sensor or an accelerometer. Additionally, or alternatively, the system includes a smart device configured to communicate wirelessly with a PERT detector and/or a CUP detector. Additionally, or alternatively, the smart device includes an application (computer command) configured to store, process, and/or display putting information received from a put detector and/or cup detector for one or more individuals. Additionally, or alternatively, the putt detector is configured to wirelessly transmit putting information to a smart device. Additionally, or alternatively, the putt detector, cup detector, or smart device includes a display and is configured to display the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts. Additionally, or alternatively, the system is configured to determine the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector. Additionally, or alternatively, the system is configured to determine the distance between the PUT detector and the CUP detector using ultra-wideband positioning. Additionally, or alternatively, the putt detector, cup detector, or smart device includes a display and is configured to display the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector. Additionally, or alternatively, the putt detector includes an accelerometer for detecting the movement of the putt detector, and the putt detector is configured to determine the distance between the putt detector and the cup detector within a limited period after the putt detector has stopped. Additionally, or alternatively, a putt detector, cup detector, or smart device is configured to display the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts by distance. Additionally, or alternatively, a putt detector, cup detector, or smart device is configured to display putting accuracy based on the number of putts attempted and the number of successful putts. Additionally, or alternatively, a putt detector, cup detector, or smart device is configured to display putting accuracy by distance. Additionally, or alternatively, the putt detector is configured to determine the ball speed when putted. Additionally, or alternatively, the system is configured to use ball speed to calculate the ti