JP4500950B2 - Golf play support device - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for supporting golf play.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known an apparatus that provides information such as a layout of a golf course to a golf player instead of a caddy and assists the golf player for reference.
For example, as described in Patent Document 1, there are some which support the reference of golf play by displaying a layout diagram of a golf course using a GPS satellite and a current position and a distance to a cup.
JP-A-10-113415

  However, even if the golf player obtains the layout of the golf course and the current position and the distance to the cup or pond, the strategy decision such as “Should you aim for 2 on” or “Should you aim for over the pond” Since it is necessary to combine the aiming direction with the expected arrival of the ball for each count and the layout of the course, there is a problem that it is difficult to make an accurate judgment and time is consumed. In addition, even if a strategy has been determined first, there has been a problem that a great amount of time is consumed in determining the number and direction in which the strategy is matched.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a golf play support device that displays information necessary for determination such as selection of a target direction and count and determination of a strategy, and allows golf play to proceed quickly and smoothly. .

In order to achieve the above object, a golf play support apparatus according to the present invention includes a receiving unit capable of receiving radio waves from a positioning satellite, and storage means capable of holding layout diagrams of a large number of golf courses associated with latitude and longitude. And an operation unit capable of inputting flight distance information for each golf club number of the golf player, and calculating the latitude / longitude of the current location of the player from the radio wave received by the receiving unit, and corresponding to the latitude / longitude And a processing unit that selects the layout diagram and calculates a group of arcs centered on the current location from the flight distance information. The terminal detects a direction in which the terminal is facing. It has a direction sensor unit, further concentric arcs and the layout diagram was selected, the the current position, the ball arrival prediction position for each count of the golf club around the current point And the arc group displayed on, has a display surface for displaying the direction line, the displaying direction facing the said terminal by the signal detected by the direction sensor unit, the display surface, and the direction line As the predicted arrival points for each count of the golf club when hitting a plurality of intersections of the arc group in the direction in which the terminal faces , the layout prediction diagram, the arc group, and the direction straight line are used as the layout diagram. Ru Monodea to be displayed over the top.

According to the golf play support device of the present invention, the player can easily and quickly plan a strategy for capturing a golf course. The direction in which the ball is hit (targeted) can be quickly determined. It is possible to make the selection decision of the count quickly. The time required for golf play can be shortened and played smoothly. The golf course can be operated smoothly.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration. Reference numeral 10 denotes a small and lightweight portable terminal. Reference numeral 2 denotes a display surface such as a liquid crystal screen exposed on the surface of the terminal 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, the display surface 2 is a concentric circle with a golf course layout 20, a current position 21 of the golf player, and a predicted ball arrival position for each number 24 of the golf club of the player. An arc group 23 displayed in an arc shape, each count 24, and a direction straight line 22 for displaying the direction in which the terminal 10 is directed are displayed.

  1 and 2, the terminal 10 includes a receiving unit 5 that can receive radio waves from a positioning satellite. The receiving unit 5 has an antenna capable of receiving radio waves (signals) from positioning artificial satellites such as GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and SBAS. Further, although not shown, the terminal 10 has a built-in power source such as a dry battery or a rechargeable battery.

The terminal 10 has a built-in storage means 4 capable of holding a number of golf course layout diagrams 20 associated with latitude and longitude.
The storage unit 4 can hold information recorded in an internal storage unit 4A such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory that can repeatedly read and write information, and a small electronic medium 9 for storage such as a memory card. The auxiliary storage unit 4B is an auxiliary storage device such as a reader / writer. The small electronic medium 9 is detachably incorporated in the terminal 10.

The internal storage unit 4A holds (records) a layout diagram 20 of a number of golf courses (holes) associated with latitude and longitude in advance.
The auxiliary storage unit 4B holds a multiple layout diagram 20 different from (different from) the layout diagram 20 previously stored in the internal storage unit 4A. That is, the small electronic medium 9 stores a large number of layout diagrams 20 different from the layout diagram 20 held in the internal storage unit 4A.

  The layout of the golf course associated with latitude and longitude Figure 20 is the information that associates latitude and longitude with the golf course green position, cup position, tee ground position, fairway and rough or green boundary line, etc. It is a top view of the course (hole) which has.

  Moreover, the memory | storage means 4 hold | maintains the flight distance information for every count 24 of the golf club of a golf player. Holds multiple (4-5 persons) flight distance information. That is, each golf player's identification symbol (ID number, personal identification number, name, etc.) or flight distance information corresponding to the name of the flight distance information is held (for each count 24 associated with each player's identification symbol, etc. Holding flight distance information).

  The flight distance information for each golf club count 24 of the golf player is the past maximum flight distance or average flight distance for each count 24 hit by the golf player. For example, 230 for 1st wood (1W). Yard, No. 3 iron (3I) is information (data) such as 170 yards. The unit of flight distance may be meters.

  The terminal 10 has an operation unit 3 capable of inputting flight distance information for each count 24 to be held in the storage unit 4. Although not shown, the operation unit 3 includes numeric keys (numeric keys) for inputting numbers, direction (arrow) keys for selecting displayed items, and the like.

  Further, the terminal 10 incorporates a direction sensor unit 8 having an orientation sensor unit 6 and an acceleration sensor unit 7. The direction sensor unit 8 can detect the direction in which the terminal 10 is directed by the direction sensor unit 6 and the acceleration sensor unit 7.

The terminal 10 has a processing unit 1 such as a CPU that can calculate the latitude and longitude of the current location 21 of the player (terminal 10) from the radio wave received by the receiving unit 5.
The processing unit 1 specifies the current location 21 of the golf player by latitude / longitude, and selects a layout diagram 20 corresponding to (matching) the latitude / longitude from the storage unit 4.
Further, the current point 21 is displayed on the display surface 2 as a point mark (point) or a human figure or symbol on the layout diagram 20.

  The processing unit 1 calculates each arc line 23a centered on the current point 21 from the flight distance information for each count 24 for each count 24 and displays it on the display surface 2 as an arc group 23 centered on the current point 21. Is. The arc group 23 is displayed concentrically with the current point 21 as the center. A corresponding count 24 is displayed in the vicinity of each arc line 23a. Further, it is desirable not to display the arc line 23a of the count 24 having the flight distance information so that the ball flies too much from the current point 21 and greatly exceeds the fairway on the display surface 2.

  Further, the processing unit 1 calculates a directional straight line 22 that displays the direction in which the terminal 10 is facing based on the signal detected by the direction sensor unit 8 and displays it on the display surface 2. The direction straight line 22 is displayed as an arrow indicating the direction from the current point 21 as a starting point.

  The golf play support device of the present invention is an arrival that is predicted to reach when the player hits the ball at the intersection of the arc group 23 and the direction line 22 displayed on the display surface 2 in the direction in which the terminal 10 faces. It is configured so that it can be determined as the predicted point 25. By superimposing the intersection of the arc group 23 and the direction line 22 on the layout diagram 20, any location (position) on the course (hole) when hitting in the direction in which the terminal 10 faces using each count 24 It is possible to see (at a glance) whether or not the ball will reach.

Further, the distance information for each corresponding count 24 is read from the storage means 4 based on the identification symbol (ID or the like) input when the terminal 10 is turned on and the name of the distance information. By selecting (inputting) another identification symbol or another name by operating the operation unit 3, another arc group 23 based on different flight distance information is displayed on the display surface 2. .
For example, if one name of the flight distance information is “dad” and the other is “son”, the operation unit 3 is associated with each flight distance information in advance (stored in the storage unit 4). When a dad goes to golf with a colleague, “Dad” is selected (input) by the operation unit 3, and the arc surface group 23 based on the flight distance information of “Dad” is displayed on the display surface 2 of the terminal 10. Is displayed on the display surface 2.

Further, when the layout diagram 20 is read, if there is no layout diagram 20 corresponding to the internal storage unit 4A of the storage means 4, an auxiliary storage unit holding another layout diagram 20 stored in the small electronic medium 9 The layout diagram 20 is provided so as to be read from 4B.
For example, only the layout map 20 of the golf course in the Kansai area of the internal storage unit 4A is held, and when used in the Kyushu area, the small electronic medium 9 in which the layout chart 20 of the golf course in the Kyushu area is stored in advance, If the auxiliary storage unit 4B is held (inserted), the processing unit 1 and the storage unit 4 are provided so as to select the layout diagram 20 corresponding to the current location 21 from the small electronic medium 9.

Further, the layout diagram 20 held in the internal storage unit 4A for the processing unit 1 and the storage means 4 is different from the actual layout diagram 20 due to a layout change due to reasons such as construction of a golf course or renewal (old) In this case, the layout diagram 20 after the change is recorded on the small electronic medium 9, and the old layout diagram 20 stored in the internal recording unit 4A is rewritten (updated).
That is, when the layout diagram 20 stored in the internal storage unit 4A is different from the actual layout diagram, a new layout diagram 20 is read from the small electronic medium 9, and the internal storage unit 4B and the processing unit 1 The storage unit 4A is provided so that it can be overwritten.

The operation (usage method) of the golf play support apparatus of the present invention described above will be described.
When the golf player turns on the terminal 10, the receiving unit 5 receives radio waves from the positioning satellite. The processing unit 1 calculates the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 of the player (terminal 10) from the received radio wave. Further, the layout diagram 20 of the course (hole) of the corresponding golf course is read from the storage means 4 built in the terminal 10 from the latitude / longitude of the current location 21.

Based on the flight distance information for each count 24 of the golf player from the storage means 4, the arc group 23 formed by the expected arc line 23 a for each count 24 around the current point 21 is calculated. In addition, the direction sensor unit 8 calculates a direction straight line 22 facing the terminal 10 using the detected signal. The selected layout diagram 20, the current point 21, the direction straight line 22, the arc group 23, and the count 24 are displayed on the display surface 2. The intersection of the direction straight line 22 and the arc group 23 can be determined as a predicted arrival point 25 (make it visible).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 2 (a), when the user is standing on the tee ground with the terminal 10 facing in the north direction (predetermined direction), the course is a west (left) turn course (layout diagram 20). )), The predicted arrival point 25 at the intersection of the 1W (driver) arc line 23a and the northward direction straight line 22 among the predicted arrival points 25 at the intersection of the arc group 23 and the direction straight line 22. (25A) indicates that it is dangerous to cross the rough, but there is a possibility of reaching the fairway. The predicted arrival point 25 (25B) at the intersection of the 3I (No. 3 iron) arc line 23a and the north-facing direction straight line 22 indicates that there is a possibility of reaching the fairway at 3I.

Next, when the user points the terminal 10 in the north-northeast direction (another direction different from the predetermined direction), for example, the sensor unit 7 detects the direction in which the user faces, and FIG. As shown in b), the directional line 22 is moved and displayed on the display surface 2 so as to face north-northeast with the current point 21 as the center while the layout diagram 20 is facing north. The predicted arrival point 25 (25C) at the intersection of the 1W arc line 23a and the north-north-east-facing direction straight line 22 indicates that there is a possibility of going rough beyond the fairway. The predicted arrival point 25 (25D) at the intersection of the 3I arc line 23a and the direction line 22 facing north-northeast indicates that there is a high possibility that the fairway can be reliably kept (arrived) at 3I.
For ease of explanation, a case has been described where the north of the layout diagram 20 is displayed on the display surface 2 so as to coincide with the front side of the terminal 10 facing the player's target direction. The direction of the east, west, south, and north of the terminal 10 can be freely matched with the front portion of the terminal 10 and displayed.

To the user, if you want to 2 on the aim to blasphemy the danger, may be typing using 1W aimed at the direction of the north, if you want to ensure that the aim of the fairway in safety measures, aimed at the direction of the north-northeast And immediately recognize (determine) that it is sufficient to use 3I. Make strategy decisions (judgments) faster.

  In the case where the strategy is determined in advance, for example, in the case of a force that wants to turn on 2 and take a birdie, the content displayed on the display surface 2 in FIG. Use it to make a quick decision on what to do. In other words, the count 24 that matches the strategy and the target direction can be determined immediately.

  In addition, even when the visibility is poor due to bad weather such as dense fog, or when the direction of the green is unknown from among the miscellaneous forests, the direction line 22 and the layout diagram 20 can be used to visually recognize (determine) the direction to strike (aim) and assist .

  Even if the player moves after hitting the ball, the current point 21 and the direction line 22 are shown on the layout diagram 20 displayed on the display surface 2 at all times. It is also used as navigation for the course in the course (hall). Even after moving to the next course, the processing unit 1 calls the layout diagram 20 of the next course from the latitude / longitude of the current point 21 to start the next hall quickly and smoothly.

  Conventionally, innumerable combinations of the selection of the count 24, the determination of the direction of striking, and the layout of the course (out course, in course, pond, bunker, etc.) can be considered, and the judgment of the player is slowed or confused. Extra time has been spent playing golf, but the selected layout map 20, current location 21, direction line 22, arc group 23, and count 24 are displayed on the display surface 2. Then, the player (user) is caused to intuitively and easily determine the selection of the target direction and the selection of the number 24 to be used. Support golf play and shorten play time.

  Next, another embodiment is shown in FIG. For example, when the user is standing in the tee ground with the terminal 10 facing north as shown in FIG. 3A, the terminal 10 is directed north-northeast as shown in FIG. 3B. The direction sensor unit 8 calculates the direction in which the terminal 10 faces using the detected signal, and rotates or moves the layout diagram 20 so that the direction straight line 22 displays the direction in which the terminal 10 faces. May be provided.

  In this way, as if the direction straight line 22 is fixed in a predetermined direction (north direction), the direction of the terminal 10 is displayed on the display surface 2, and the layout diagram 20 is rotated or moved to The straight line 22, the direction of the terminal 10, and the user's line of sight can be made the same straight line.

  In the present invention, the design can be changed. For example, the direction of the direction straight line 22 described in the embodiment is fixed to the content displayed on the display surface 2 by the operation of the operation unit 3 (for example, It is also possible to switch between the content of displaying the layout diagram 20 (always facing the north side in front) and the content of rotating and moving the layout diagram 20 described in another embodiment. Further, the predicted arrival point 25 may be indicated by a point mark (point) and may be turned on or blinked and displayed on the display surface 2. Further, it is desirable to display on the display surface 2 the course (hole) name, number, direction, specified number of shots, distance to the pin or green, and the like.

  Further, the small electronic medium 9 stores flight distance information having a name (identification number or the like) different from the flight distance information held in the internal storage unit 4A, and the auxiliary storage unit 4B stores another flight distance. Information may be held. Then, the processing unit 1 reads and calculates the flight distance information of another name (identification number, ID, etc.) from the small electronic medium 9 via the auxiliary storage unit 4B, and sets the other arc group 23 on the display surface 2. It may be provided so that it can be displayed.

  As described above, the present invention displays the golf course layout diagram 20, the current position 21 of the golf player, and the predicted ball arrival position for each number 24 of the golf club of the player in a concentric arc shape with the current position 21 as the center. The display surface 2 that displays the arc group 23 and the direction straight line 22 that displays the direction in which the terminal 10 is facing is provided, and the intersection of the direction straight line 22 and the arc group 23 can be determined as the predicted arrival point 25. As a result, the player can easily and quickly plan a strategy to capture the golf course. It is possible to quickly determine the direction in which the ball is hit (the direction in which it is aimed). The selection of the count 24 can be made quickly. The time required for golf play can be shortened and played smoothly. The golf course can be operated smoothly.

In addition, the receiving unit 5 that can receive radio waves from the positioning satellite, the storage means 4 that can hold the layout diagram 20 of many golf courses associated with the latitude and longitude, and the golf club number 24 of the golf player Calculate the latitude / longitude of the current location 21 of the player from the operation unit 3 capable of inputting flight distance information and the radio wave received by the reception unit 5, select the corresponding layout diagram 20 from the latitude / longitude, and further select the current location 21 A terminal 10 that includes a processing unit 1 that calculates a center arc group 23 from flight distance information. The terminal 10 includes a direction sensor unit 8 that detects a direction in which the terminal 10 is facing. Further, the display surface 2 for displaying the selected layout diagram 20, the current point 21, the arc group 23, and the direction straight line 22 for displaying the direction in which the terminal 10 is directed by the signal detected by the direction sensor unit 8. With straight direction Since the intersection of the line 22 and the arc group 23 can be determined as the predicted arrival point 25, the player can easily and quickly plan a strategy to capture the golf course. It is possible to quickly determine the direction in which the ball is hit (the direction in which it is aimed). The selection judgment of the count 24 can be made quickly. The time required for golf play can be shortened and played smoothly. A strategy can be established based on the flight distance information of the count 24 of each player. Even if there is an individual difference in the flight distance, it is possible to provide support according to the individual difference. It can intuitively determine the strategy to capture the course. The direction straight line 22 in the direction in which the terminal 10 faces can be immediately displayed on the display surface 2 together with the layout diagram 20. The golf course can be operated smoothly. Since the layout diagram 20 can be read from the storage means 4, there is no need to connect to an external data server such as the Internet, and even a golf course that does not reach radio waves such as a cellular phone can be quickly and easily arranged. Can be displayed. Without providing facilities such as an antenna for data distribution in a golf course, a golf course operator can easily and inexpensively introduce it as a rental service to players.

It is a block block diagram which shows one Embodiment of this invention. It is an operation explanatory view of one embodiment, (a) is an operation explanatory view when terminal 10 is pointed in a predetermined direction (north), and (b) is a direction (north) different from (a) terminal 10. It is an action explanatory view at the time of going to the northeast). It is an operation explanatory view showing another embodiment, (a) is an operation explanatory view when the terminal 10 of another embodiment is directed in a predetermined direction (north), and (b) is another operation. It is action explanatory drawing at the time of directing the terminal 10 of a form to the direction (north-northeast) different from (a).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Processing part 2 Display surface 3 Operation part 4 Memory | storage means 5 Reception part 8 Sensor part
10 terminals
20 Layout diagram
21 Current location
22 direction straight line
23 Arc group
24th
25 Estimated arrival point

Claims (1)

A receiving unit (5) capable of receiving radio waves from a positioning satellite, storage means (4) capable of holding a layout diagram (20) of a number of golf courses associated with latitude and longitude, and a golf club of a golf player The operation unit (3) capable of inputting flight distance information for each count (24) and the latitude / longitude of the current location (21) of the player from the radio wave received by the reception unit (5) A terminal (10) comprising: a processing unit (1) that selects the corresponding layout diagram (20) from longitude and calculates a circular arc group (23) centered on the current point (21) from the flight distance information. )
The terminal (10) has a direction sensor unit (8) for detecting the direction in which the terminal (10) is facing,
Further, the selection was the layout diagram (20), and the current location (21), and the ball arrival predicted location of the golf club count (24) each display a concentric arc about the current location point (21) above Yes arcuate group (23), a display surface for displaying a direction line (22) for displaying the direction facing the said terminal (10) by the signal detected by the direction sensor unit (8) (2) And
The display surface (2) has a golf club number (24) when the plurality of intersections of the direction straight line (22) and the arc group (23) are struck in the direction in which the terminal (10) faces. As the predicted arrival point (25), the predicted arrival point (25) , the arc group (23), and the directional line (22) are displayed in an overlapping manner on the layout diagram (20). Golf play support device.

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