Advanced golf monitoring system, method and components
US8257189B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/50
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Monitoring of a golf ball and apparatus for doing so is described using differential time locating. Launch parameters of a golf ball can be characterized independent of any specific positional measurement on the basis of a ball signal that is transmitted from the ball. These parameters include initial spin, initial velocity, and initial trajectory. Ground proximity detection is described as well as a landing position and rollout position detection technique and associated apparatus. Calibration techniques are described for various kinds of range receivers that subsequently receive the ball signal.
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