| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 473407000 | Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid | 49 |
| 20120184398 | IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS FOR PUTTING PRACTICE AND TRAINING PUTTER HAVING IMAGE-CAPTURING APPARATUS - An image-capturing apparatus for putting practice which is mounted on a putter provided with a head including a face for putting, a shaft, and a grip includes: an image-capturing unit provided with a camera for imaging a hole; a computation unit configured to specify a face perpendicular line which is a vertical line drawn from the center of the face, and calculate a relative relation between the hole and the face perpendicular line based on a hole image captured by the camera; a display unit configured to display the relative relation calculated by the computation unit; and a mounting unit configured to mount at least the image-capturing unit on the shaft or the grip. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20130029790 | Handheld Performance Tracking and Mapping Device Utilizing an Optical Scanner - Disclosed is a golf performance tracking and mapping device that utilizes a handheld, portable device having an optical scanner for reading waypoints along a course map, cataloging strokes, distances and further for suggesting and cataloging club choices throughout a round. The data gathered during the round is utilized to create measurable data that can be utilized to create a portfolio of a specific round for posterity, or further for creating data that can be statistically analyzed for a specific user, wherein club ranges, weaknesses and strengths can be determined over a statistically significant period for performance tracking. The device includes a display and an internal global positioning system for tracking location. It is desired that the present tracking device require minimal user input beyond club scanning prior to subsequent swings. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20090186721 | ALIGNMENT AID FOR PUTTING - A device to practice playing golf having at least one first, flat section for placing the device onto the ground, particularly in the area of the green of a golf course, and a second section, at least arranged partially off-set in reference to the first section so that after the placement of the device with its first section a golf ball can be located underneath the second section. The device is provided with an arrangement in the second section, by which a marking applied on the golf ball is discernible in order to check the relative alignment of the device and the golf ball. This allows a golf ball to be aligned to a target and/or a target alignment of the golf ball that is set can be checked. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20110201455 | Golf Accessories For Determining A Gimme Putt And Method For Using The Same - A golf accessory for determining a gimme status of a golf putt in the form of a device that includes areas and/or indicia relating to at least two preselected conditions and by which a gimme status of a golf putt may be determined. A method of using the device is disclosed in which the device permits the user to determine whether or not a golf ball is close enough to a hole to warrant a concession of a golf putt under at least one of the at least two preselected conditions. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20090124433 | GOLF ASSISTANCE DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a golf assistance device and methods of utilizing the same. Embodiments of the present invention more specifically relate to a device for assisting novice golfers to better understand the game of golf, and a method of improving a golfer's skills by utilizing the same. In one embodiment, a golf assistance device comprises: a unitary housing, a memory means contained within the unitary housing for storing at least audio data relating to the game of golf, a portable power supply contained within the unitary housing, a selection means accessible from an outside surface of the unitary housing, and a processor means for facilitating information transmission between the selection means, the memory means, and an output. | 05-14-2009 |
| 20090305820 | GOLF GPS DEVICE - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090305819 | GOLF GPS DEVICE - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20120238380 | TRAJECTORY DETECTION AND FEEDBACK SYSTEM FOR GOLF - A system that captures, analyzes and provides feedback related to golf is described. The system is designed to capture and analyze an initial trajectory of a golf ball and predict a subsequent flight of the ball. The system may be configured to provide immediate feedback that may be utilized by a player to improve their performance as well as provide entertainment value above and beyond what is normally associated with the play of a game of golf. The analysis and feedback system may be portable and may be operable for use in an area where golf is normally played, such as a golf course or an area where golf training takes place, such as a driving range. In one example, the analysis and feedback system may be integrated into a golf bag. Further, the system may be designed to be non-intrusive such that a player may use the system and receive feedback during normal activities associated with golf, such as out on a golf course. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20110281670 | DEVICE FOR SHOT TRACKING - A device for tracking a golfer's shot during a round of golf wherein the device comprises a housing, a battery having no more than 225 milliamp hours of power, a microprocessor and an accelerometer. The accelerometer is preferably a multiple axis accelerometer. The circuit is preferably utilized with a device for shot tracking. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20090181807 | GOLFING AID - The current invention relates to a preprinted tablet which is be made of sturdy, non-porous material. The tablet can be written on by a permanent marker. The information can be erased only with alcohol. | 07-16-2009 |
| 20090258733 | Method and device of golf aiding with a function of setting a specific-point diagram - A golf aiding device with a function of setting a specific-point diagram includes a processor, a screen, an input mechanism, a memory, a GPS module, and a software program stored in the memory. The software program can achieve the following functions: displaying a golf course on the screen; displaying a plurality of specific-point diagrams from which a user can choose a specific-point diagram; and recording the current coordinates and generating a correspondence between the current coordinates and the set specific-point diagram, and displaying the set specific-point diagram on the golf course on the screen. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090280930 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FACILITATING INTERACTION BETWEEN PLAYERS ON A GOLF COURSE - A method and system are provided to facilitate interaction between players on a golf course. More specifically, one embodiment of the present invention provides a mobile computing device, also called Personal Golf Game Assistant (PGGA). The PGGA is adapted to assist a player to track game-related data during a round of golf and establish communication with one or more compatible PGGAs carried by other players on the golf course. As various types of information data can be exchanged among the PGGAs of the players on the golf course, interaction between the players is thus facilitated. | 11-12-2009 |
| 20110207560 | METHOD FOR MATCHING A GOLFER WITH A PARTICULAR GOLF CLUB STYLE - A method is disclosed for matching a test golfer with a particular golf club selected from a group of golf clubs having a plurality of styles. The method utilizes data set derived in an initial procedure in which the club style preferences for each of a large number of pre-test golfers is recorded and correlated with a set of performance parameters for the golf swings of such pre-test golfers. This data enables the pre-test golfers to be classified into subgroups, in which golfers within the same subgroup generally prefer the same club style and golfers in different subgroups generally prefer different club styles. After this data set has been established, the test golfer takes a golf swing with a golf club, while performance parameters for the swing are measured. Based on the measured performance parameters and the previously established data set, the test golfer is classified according to swing type, and the optimum golf club is then selected from the plurality of styles of golf clubs. | 08-25-2011 |
| 20080268984 | Process and System for Producing or Generating a Map - The present invention relates to a process for generating a map of a hole of a golf course, the map including at least one graduation showing the distance between a pin and a fixed point on the hole, the process including the steps of taking a GPS reading of the location of the pin; and generating the map based on the reading. There is also provided a system to carry out the process of the invention, together with a map generated by the process of the present invention. | 10-30-2008 |
| 20090082139 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING DISTANCES TO SELECTED TARGETS ON A GOLF COURSE USING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - Devices, apparatus, systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for determining distances to targets, such as targets on a golf course using a wireless communication device. Wireless device implementation allows for existing devices to be configured with the requisite application to provide for golf course distance measuring capabilities according to the present aspects. Present aspects provide for accurate and automated determination of the distance to the target, such as a transitory target like a golf cup. Current aspects may utilize communication network-based and/or satellite based systems to determine the distance to the desired target and provide for automatic position/location fixes to be performed when a target, such as a golf cup, is moved to a new location. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20110224025 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SHOT TRACKING - A method for tracking a golfer's round of golf, wherein the method comprises determining a first location of a GPS device, receiving a signal from a first golf club, recording the first location, determining a second location of the GPS, receiving a signal from a second golf club, determining the distance from the first location and the second location and recording the distance as a distance for a first shot of the golfer. | 09-15-2011 |
| 20120077627 | GOLF GPS - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120077626 | GOLF ACCESSORIES FOR DETERMINING A GIMME PUTT AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME - A golf accessory for determining a gimme status of a golf putt in the form of a device that includes areas and/or indicia relating to at least two preselected conditions and by which a gimme status of a golf putt may be determined. Additional indicia on the device is associated with a practice putting game, and a method of playing the practice putting game also is disclosed. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20100160090 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETERMINING POSITIONAL INFORMATION ON A GOLF COURSE - One embodiment of the invention sets forth a method, which includes receiving a first position on the golf course, searching for a first predetermined code representative of a first region on the golf course on a first image, and determining a first minimum distance and a first maximum distance between the first position and the first region after having identified the first predetermined code. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100184534 | Sports applications for wind profile systems - A system is generally described which includes a sports system. The sports system includes a wind profile detector, a reference location, and a user interface device. Among other information the user interface device may provide information based on the wind profile from the wind profile detector and the reference location. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20080207357 | COMBINED RANGE AND TAG FINDER - A combined range and tag finder for determining distances to objects in an environment is described. Such a combined range and tag finder includes a system for determining distances to objects on a golf course and for finding golf balls for use with a system for finding golf balls. In the case of one exemplary integrated device, the device has at least two receivers, one to receive an RFID signal from the golf ball, another to receive a signal for positioning of the device location. At least one processor is coupled to both the receivers and can determine at least a direction and/or distance of the device from an object on the golf course. Other embodiments of a combined range and tag finder are also described. | 08-28-2008 |
| 20100227713 | TOPOGRAPHY LINKED GOLF AID - A method, apparatus, and program for computing a path, starting velocity, aim angle, and aim points for directing a putted golf ball from a point on a golf course to another point and incorporating such data into easily read charts or electronic media is provided. The invention also provides a means of determining the initial launch conditions and actual path a putted golf ball traveled on given its starting and ending ball positions. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20090075761 | GOLF GPS DEVICE AND SYSTEM - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features overlaid onto photographic satellite/aerial images of a golf course. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20100222161 | PUTTING ALIGNMENT AND AIMING TOOL AND METHOD OF USE - The present invention is a putting alignment and aiming tool, to assist a user in aligning and aiming a putt on a putting surface with a golf ball. The tool can be colored or in black and white and have a generally horizontally flat coin body with a top flat surface with a middle portion, a bottom flat surface, two linearly squared off sides, a concaved top side and a convex bottom side. The tool is placed behind the golf ball with the bottom flat surface in flat physical contact with the putting surface that indicates an intended putting line. The top flat surface is also visible to the user to assist the user in aligning and aiming the putt on the putting surface with the golf ball towards a hole or practice cup. There is also an overall method of usage for both the colored and black and white tools also. | 09-02-2010 |
| 20110244991 | GOLF ASSISTING DEVICE AND METHOD OF AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHING TARGET GOLF HOLES - A method of automatically switch of target golf hole is applied in a golf assisting device. The golf assisting device utilizes the memory to store a plurality of golf-hole-region coordinates that define a plurality of regions belonged to every golf hole. A processor of the golf assisting device is used to determine which convex polygon region the golf assisting device is located in accordance with the stored golf-hole-region coordinates in order to automatically switch a corresponding target golf hole of the convex polygon region. The golf assisting device determines in accordance with the corresponding target golf hole of the convex polygon region to proceed and operate other various functions of the golf assisting device so that the golf assisting device can be operated and switched automatically without any manual operation from the golfer. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120035003 | GOLF DATA COLLECTION - A system for golf data collection comprises an apparatus arranged to be worn about the body of a golfer during a game of golf. The apparatus includes a positioning system for determining various locations of a golfer during the game, a tag reader for reading a club held in close proximity to the apparatus around the time of striking a golf ball, and a processor for correlating the location of the golfer with the time at which a tag is read to enable the path of a golf ball throughout the game of golf to be determined. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20080254916 | METHOD OF PROVIDING GOLF CONTENTS IN MOBILE TERMINAL - A method of providing golf contents in a mobile terminal is disclosed. The method includes calculating the current location of the mobile terminal and a cup distance, displaying hole information if the cup distance is greater than a first critical distance, displaying green information if the cup distance is less than or equal to the first critical distance and greater than a second critical distance, and displaying a score record screen if the cup distance is less than or equal to the second critical distance. | 10-16-2008 |
| 20100311523 | GPS DEVICE - A golf GPS device is disclosed herein. The device includes a GPS unit, a memory for storing a plurality of aerial images of a golf course, a display for displaying the plurality of aerial images, a user input for inputting a plurality of location points on an aerial image of the plurality of aerial images displayed on the display, and a processor comprising means for collision avoidance of features on the display of the device. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20100304898 | GOLF BALL AIMING DEVICE - A golf ball aiming device is provided that allows a golfer to accurately position a ball relative to its intended target. The device includes a laser for aiming and pointing the device along with an alignment feature for aligning the ball relative to the device. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20110021293 | CONFIGURABLE RANGEFINDING DEVICES AND METHODS - Systems and methods are provided to selectively measure one or more conditions, such as temperature, wind speed, and angle of inclination, that may assist a golfer in making a play. If it is not permissible to present to the golfer additional information (e.g., an adjusted distance, temperature, wind speed, or a suggested club) that may assist a golfer in making a play, only a line-of-sight distance to a target on a golf course may be displayed. Modular rangefinders are also provided in which a dongle is coupled to a rangefinder to provide unique functionality. For example, a TGR™ dongle may provide golf specific functionality, such as calculating an adjusted distance that the golfer may use to play an inclined shot and a TBR® dongle may provide hunting specific functionality, such as calculating an equivalent horizontal distance that a hunter may use for precise shooting on an incline. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110028247 | METHOD FOR PREDICTING A GOLFER'S BALL STRIKING PERFORMANCE - A method for a predicting golfer's performance is disclosed herein. The method inputs the pre-impact swing properties of a golfer obtained from a CMOS imaging system, a plurality of mass properties of a first golf club, and a plurality of mass properties of a first golf ball into a rigid body code. Ball launch parameters are generated from the rigid body. The ball launch parameters, a plurality of atmospheric conditions and lift and drag properties of the golf ball are inputted into a trajectory code. This trajectory code is used to predict the performance of a golf ball if struck by the golfer with the golf club under the atmospheric conditions. The method can then predict the performance of the golf ball if struck by the golfer with a different golf club. The method and system of the present invention predict the performance of the golf ball without the golfer actually striking the golf ball. | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110136591 | Pin shot measuring device - The purpose of this invention is to permit accurate determinations of the distance of a golf ball to a golf cup on a golf green. A golf pin shot measuring device is employed to fit within a golf cup. The golf pin shot measuring device has a string therein that may be locked in place to permit accurate determinations. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110190078 | Active Play Interactive Game System - A system featuring a server communicating with the network with game hosting software programmed on the server, a terrain database and a time sequence GPS position linked message database each stored on the server and accessed by the game hosting software is disclosed. The terrain database stores a plurality of three dimensional renderings of golf courses created from digital aerial photographs of each golf course, wherein each photo includes elevational and slope data for each aerial photo. The time sequence GPS position linked message database contains a plurality of messages collected by a portable computing device and transmitted to the server by the device during an actually played round of golf. Each message is: transmitted by the device to the server; associated with an elapsed time from the beginning of the play of the round of golf; and linked to a GPS determined position from where the message was transmitted. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20120302379 | FITTING SYSTEM FOR A GOLF CLUB - A method relating to an improved fitting system for a golf club shaft is disclosed herein. More specifically, the present invention utilizes specific data gathered from the golfer's golf swing itself to determine the best performing golf club shaft for this particular golf swing. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to the utilization of infrared motion capturing cameras to record the location data of a golf club shaft throughout a swing. Based on the location data captured, one or more dynamic behavioral characteristics can be calculated to determine one or more preferred shaft characteristics. Using the preferred shaft characteristics, a shaft can be recommended for the golfer having this particular golf swing. The current inventive fitting methodology is preferred to the archaic fitting method of using data gathered from the result orientated ball flight data together with a tedious process of having to try numerous different shafts. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20090318247 | GOLF BALL PROXIMITY TO HOLE MEASUREMENT - Apparatus for accurately measuring the distance between a golf ball and the hole on a putting green, i.e., for determining proximity, especially in golf competitions to see who can hit their ball onto the green to end up in closest proximity to the hole. An accessory to the measurement device is a proximity sign for recording the proximity measurements. The invention comprises apparatus and method for conveniently storing and using the measurement device(s). For proximity measurements, the device is configured to removably and repositionably attach a tape measure to a flag pin (generally the flag pin in the hole on the green in contest). The proximity sign is similarly configured. For storage of a device when not in use, the devices include spring clips and an optional security ring to impede unauthorized removal from the flag pin. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20100179005 | PERSONAL GOLFING ASSISTANT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICALLY DISPLAYING GOLF RELATED INFORMATION AND FOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOLF RELATED DATA - A personal golfing assistant system is comprised of software running on a PDA attached directly or remotely to a GPS receiver that enables the user to survey and/or electronically capture geophysical golf data. A handheld device connected to or integrated with a GPS receiver can instead be used. Software allows a golfer to use a handheld PDA/GPS unit during the course of play to mark a ball location automatically and/or determine the distance to golf course targets and/or objects, and to analyze golf related data and generate statistics. The system can send a set of parameters tailored for a specific course to a real time tunable GPS to adjust for optimal performance and can adjust measurements to compensate for environmental condition changes. The system provides an improved graphical method for measuring and displaying distances between a golfer and a golf course object, for displaying multiple measured distances along a line of sight between a golfer and a golf object or target, and for orienting a target or object on a display to coincide with a user's line of sight. There is also provided a method for collecting and uploading golf course geographic information services (GIS) data to an internet accessible server, processing the uploaded data, distributing data upon an authorized user request, and downloading the requested data to an electronic device. | 07-15-2010 |
| 20120115650 | GPS DEVICE - A golf GPS device is disclosed herein. The device includes a GPS unit, a memory for storing a plurality of aerial images of a golf course, a display for displaying the plurality of aerial images, a user input for inputting a plurality of location points on an aerial image of the plurality of aerial images displayed on the display, and a processor comprising means for determining a distance between any two points on a golf course. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120071277 | GOLF GPS - A portable golf GPS device comprising a microprocessor operably coupled to a GPS unit, an input device such as a keypad (or touch screen) operably coupled to the microprocessor, a voice recognition unit operably coupled to the microprocessor, and a display such as a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) operably coupled to the microprocessor. A program memory system which contains at least some of the software and data to operate the device is also operably coupled to the microprocessor. The portable golf GPS device is preferably contained in a housing such that the entire device has a very compact and lightweight form factor, and is preferably handheld and/or pocket size. The golf GPS device is configured to display distances to course features, and to receive and process voice input in order to select functions or input data into the golf GPS device. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20110105249 | GOLF-COURSE GUIDE - A golf-course guide is provided with true to scale information maps ( | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110183779 | Electronic Golf Assistant Utilizing One or More Lay up Positions - Included are systems and methods for providing data. At least one embodiment of a method includes constructing, by a computing device, a segment line on a computer display of an image of a golf course, the segment line being constructed from a tee box on a golf hole to a green on the golf hole, the segment line bisecting a fairway of the hole; determining at least one lay up position on the segment line, the at least one lay up position indicating a predetermined distance from the green; and providing the at least one lay up position to a user device, the user device configured to determine a distance between the user device and the lay up position. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20120316009 | PERSONAL GOLFING ASSISTANT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICALLY DISPLAYING GOLF RELATED INFORMATION AND FOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOLF RELATED DATA - A handheld apparatus comprising: a computing device; a location measuring device connected to the computing device that generates measured location information corresponding to a location of the handheld apparatus; a display connected to the computing device, wherein the measured location information is used to display a representation of an object on that display, as viewed from above the object, and the representation automatically rotates to orient the representation to coincide with the handheld apparatus' line of sight to the object. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20100009780 | Systems and Methods for Portable Personal Golf Analytics Visualization - Systems and methods based on statistical analysis for golf performance of a user wherein the user provides inputs and coordinates of a series of corresponding starting points and target areas as well as recordation of actual shot locations from those starting points, and wherein the statistical analysis includes text, tabular, diagrammatic, and/or image-based outputs, such as scattergraph diagrams and/or shot zone diagrams that provide information including zone-based target areas rather than merely pinpoint targets, relating to trends in the user's golf performance over a predetermined period and/or providing a portable and preferably pocket-sized printed version of shot performance and/or statistical likelihood of present or future performance based upon past performance for any given golf club, golf course conditions. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20120190480 | GOLF AID YARDAGE ESTIMATOR - A golf aid display includes a display defining a length axis and a perpendicular width axis. A target or green is displayed adjacent one end of the display. An elongated fairway extends from a position adjacent the green to an opposite end and along the length axis of the display. A plurality of distance indicators increase in increments from the green along the length axis and width axis of the display. A plurality of distance arcs curve circumferentially a radial distance from the green corresponding to equal length and width distance indicators. The arcs intersect the corresponding length axis perpendicularly. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20090017944 | APPARATUSES, METHODS AND SYSTEMS RELATING TO AUTOMATIC GOLF DATA COLLECTING AND RECORDING - In one exemplary embodiment, an integrated GPS device & RFID transceiver is used with passive RFID tagged golf balls and clubs and sequences of events and rules that enable accurate automatic golf data collection. Active tags may also be used in place of passive tags. | 01-15-2009 |
| 20120264544 | PERSONAL GOLFING ASSISTANT AND METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICALLY DISPLAYING GOLF RELATED INFORMATION AND FOR COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF GOLF RELATED DATA - A handheld apparatus for displaying a graphic representation of a golf course. The handheld apparatus including a location measuring device that generates location information corresponding to a location of the handheld apparatus; a memory that stores location information corresponding to each of a plurality of features of the golf course; a computing device connected to the location measuring device and the memory that retrieves a subset of the plurality of features of the golf course based on the measured location information generated by the location measuring device; and a display connected to the computing device that displays a graphic representation of the retrieved subset of the plurality of features of the golf course. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20110237358 | System, method and device for selecting a golf club - A system and device for selecting a golf club comprises a data entry means, an adjustment means, and a tag production means. A usage method is also disclosed. A golfer enters his or her individual data into the system via a computing device having software that accepts information about a golfer's shot distances, clubs, etc. The computing device manipulates and adjusts the data and creates customized shot distance chart information based on half, three-quarters and full swings of various golf clubs. A club selection card is produced which is inserted into a tag having a clear sleeve for viewing the card and a connection means to secure it to a golf bag. A usage method can comprise a golfer being presented with a particular shot situation; the golfer references the tag and selects an appropriate club from the information on the tag in order to make the shot. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20130137539 | METHODS, APPARATUS, AND SYSTEMS TO CUSTOM FIT GOLF CLUBS - Embodiments of methods, apparatus, and systems to custom fit golf clubs are generally described herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed. | 05-30-2013 |
| 20130116067 | PUTTING GUIDE METHOD AND APPARATUS - A putting reference guide apparatus and method including a plurality of tabular reference indicia representing the expected break amount for a putt based on an estimated perpendicular distance from a straight-aimed putt. | 05-09-2013 |
| 20080200284 | Systems and methods for golf analytics visualization - Systems and methods providing statistical analytics of golf performance including text, tabular, graphic, and image-based outputs that include trends information for the golfer, all based upon actual golf play on course situations, wherein the golfer inputs shot data during play, without interrupting the flow of the game, and uploads the shot data for analytics and review online, including detailed diagrammatic representations of golf performance analytics, such as scattergraph diagrams, that provide information including zone-based target areas rather than merely pinpoint targets. | 08-21-2008 |
