Games using tangible projectile – Golf – Club selection – ball direction – or distance indicating aid
Patent
1995-05-24
1997-11-11
Harrison, Jessica
Games using tangible projectile
Golf
Club selection, ball direction, or distance indicating aid
473409, 473131, 340323R, A63B 5700, A63B 6702, G08G 900, G06F 1528
Patent
active
056857861
ABSTRACT:
A golf information system and method which provides yardage and other information to a golfer relative to landmarks on a golf course operating in a "hands-free" or passive manner. In one embodiment, a differential global positioning satellite receiver (DGPS) is utilized to calculate a golf cart position and each time the cart stops, the detected position is compared with positions of landmarks mapped to zones on holes of the course. A location of each landmark is predetermined and stored in a look-up table, afterwhich the golf cart position is compared with the pre-stored positions to obtain a distance between the golf cart and each landmark. The calculated distance is subsequently outputted, preferably on a visual display where it is observed by a golfer. The system can also be used to send speed-of-play messages to a golfer from a clubhouse in order to speed up play, and can also be used to send emergency signals, and advertisements to the golfer. Information outputted to the golfer can be obtained from on-board memory, or in systems with communication features, the information can be sent from a golf course clubhouse or other remote location.
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Harrison Jessica
Sager Mark A.
Yardmark, Inc.
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