Supporting system for golfer or golf course

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD [Detailed description of the invention]

【0001】

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

The present invention relates to a system that supports golf play by using the position information of a golfer or supports a golf course by using the position information of a golf cart.

【0002】

[Conventional technology and its problems]

In conventional mobile phones with Global Positioning System (GPS), position calculation and accuracy correction are calculated by the computer on the server side, so communication is required each time, which has the disadvantage of increasing the number of communications and moving in the shade. There was a drawback that it could not be used in places where communication with the communication base was not possible.

【0003】

In addition, it is very important for the management of the golf course that the golf course knows the current position of the golf cart, grasps the progress of the play, and promotes this depending on the delay of the play. Furthermore, it is very important to know the relative positions of the front and rear golfers in order to prevent the danger of the succeeding golfer hitting the ball into the play place of the golfer in front. Conventionally, the following method has been used to know the position of this golf cart.

【0004】

In a blind place where the golfer in front cannot be seen due to the front of the fairway falling forward by the method using the monitor screen, the hidden golfer in front is photographed on TV and displayed on the monitor screen installed at the subsequent shot position. There is a way to do it.

【0005】

By the sensor method, in the above-mentioned dangerous position, the approach sensor is installed at each position to know that the golf cart has entered the dangerous area and has left the dangerous area, and the operation of the sensor is followed. There is a way to inform golfers.

【0006】

By using GPS and wireless devices, the golf cart is equipped with GPS devices and business radio, and positioning data using GPS satellites is transmitted to the golf course management room by business radio and sent to the computer in the management room as text or images. How to display.

【0007】

In order to know the location of all golf carts by the method using the monitor screen and the method using the sensors, a large number of monitors and sensors are required and the wire to the location of the clubhouse that manages the golf carts. Due to the large cost of equipment such as laying, it is only installed in some dangerous areas, and not all golf carts are managed.

【0008】

In addition, the method using GPS and wireless device has a drawback that the initial equipment cost such as installation of business radio and antenna is large. Furthermore, since the computer program and database that display the current position exist on the local computer, there is a drawback that maintenance is required such as replacing the program each time the course layout is changed or the program is improved. It was.

【0009】

[Means to solve problems]

The present invention is intended to provide a support system for a golfer or a golf course that solves the above problems, and the gist thereof is as follows. (1) a) A function to position the location using the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite, and b) Accessed the web server of the Internet communication network from the mobile communication base station through the gateway server and obtained from the web server. It has a function to store information and c) a function to compare and calculate the positioning information obtained by the above-mentioned positioning function and the stored information obtained by the above-mentioned storage function, and d) and can be carried by a golfer or in a golf cart. It is a support system for a golfer or a golf course, which is characterized by supporting a golfer or a golf course by using an information device that can be mounted and has a function of notifying various information and various calculation programs. (2) The information device of (1) above is a support system for golfers or golf courses, which is characterized by being a mobile phone. (3) The information device of (1) or (2) above is a golfer or golf course support system characterized by receiving signals from a plurality of GPS satellites and internally calculating the position of a measurement point. is there. (4) The web server of the Internet communication network in (1) above is unique to the golf course, such as at least the golf course name, course name, start position for each hole, target position, hole position, specified number of strokes, distance, and route map. It is a support system for golfers or golf courses characterized by having a database. (5) The web server of the Internet communication network in (1) above has at least a database of applicable area range, applicable time range, satellite identification information, and correction value in order to correct the GPS positioning result. It is a characteristic golfer or golf course support system. (6) A golfer or golf course support system characterized in that the calculation program of (1) above has a function of correcting GPS positioning data using a correction value for improving accuracy downloaded from a web server. (7) The calculation program of (1) above is a program for comparing the positioning result by GPS with the position information peculiar to the golf course and transmitting the golf support information to the golfer according to the measurement location. It is a support system. (8) The personal computer that manages the golf course accesses the gateway server through the Internet communication network, extracts the current position information and route transit time information of all golf carts operating on the golf course, and displays them on a map. A golf course support system characterized by outputting characters as a route passage time table and managing the golf course.

【0010】

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a golfer support system, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile phone with GPS, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a golf field support system.

【0011】

The golfer's support system will be described in detail based on Fig. 1. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a mobile phone which is an information device of the present invention, and the golfer 20 or a caddy carries the mobile phone 10. The golfer 20 accesses the web server 70 of the Internet communication network 60 from the gateway server 50 via the mobile communication network 40 through the mobile communication base station 30 from the mobile phone 10 in an area where mobile communication is possible before the start of golf. Then, the database unique to the golf course (golf course attribute database) 72 registered in the web server 70, the correction database for GPS positioning (GPS accuracy correction database) 74, and the calculation program (database) for calculation inside the mobile phone. Processing software) 71 is downloaded and stored inside the mobile phone. The memorized program is started at the start of golf. The golf course-specific database 72 refers to an attribute database such as a golf course name, a course name, a start position for each hole, a target position, a hole position, a specified number of strokes, a distance, and a route map. Further, the correction database 74 for GPS positioning refers to data such as an applicable area range, an applicable time range, satellite identification information, and correction values. Note that 73 is a location database of golfers 20 stored in the web server 70. Reference numeral 90 denotes a golf course management personal computer, which is configured to connect to the internet connection provider 80 from the golf course management personal computer 90 using a telephone line or the like, enter the internet communication network 60, and access the database processing software 71 of the web server 70. It is also.

【0012】

As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile phone 10 includes a GPS receiver 11, a GPS antenna 12, a transmitter / receiver 13 for mobile communication, and an antenna 14 for mobile communication. Further, a CPU 15 is built in the mobile phone 10, and the CPU 15 controls the GPS reception 11 and the mobile transmitter / receiver 13 based on the control program stored in the memory 16. 17 is the user interface, which is the output part such as the input for program startup and the display of calculation results.

【0013】

The GPS antenna 12 of the mobile phone 10 receives various positioning signals of GPS satellites 101 to 103 to the GPS receiver 11. The CPU 15 is operated by the program stored in the memory 16, and the latitude, longitude, altitude, etc. of the mobile phone 10 are calculated using the received GPS signal. In the calculation, the correction calculation is performed using the correction data 74 of the calculation accuracy that is connected to the Internet and ordered from the web server 70 and stored.

【0014】

The mobile phone 10 receives the identification information signal, orbit information, transmission time information, etc. transmitted from the GPS satellites 101 to 103, and the mobile phone 10 is positioned on its own earth by a program stored in the internal arithmetic unit. Is calculated.

【0015】

If the calculated position is compared with the golf course-specific attribute data obtained before the start, and if it is the start position of the hole, the specified number of strokes of the hole, the distance to the hole, and the turf of the day are used by voice, text, or image. Outputs golfer support information such as seeds, presence of obstacles such as bunkers, and attack methods.

【0016】

If the calculated position is compared with the attribute data unique to the golf course obtained before the start, and if it is the position after 2 at bats of the hole, the distance to the hole, obstacles such as the bunker in the future, etc. by voice, text or image Outputs golfer support information such as the presence or absence of objects and attack methods.

【0017】

If the calculated position is a position near the green of the hole compared with the attribute data unique to the golf course obtained before the start, the distance to the hole and obstacles such as the bunker in the future can be obtained by voice, text or image. Outputs golfer support information such as the presence or absence of a green attack method.

【0018】

Next, the golf course support system will be described in detail based on FIG. In FIG. 3, the mobile phone 10 is mounted on the golf cart 21, but the caddy may carry it. The mobile phone 10 receives the identification information signal, the orbit information, the transmission time information, etc. transmitted from the GPS satellites 101 to 103, and calculates its own position on the earth by the arithmetic unit inside the mobile phone 10. Although the mobile phone 10 has the configuration shown in FIG. 2, it also has a normal mobile phone function and exchanges voice signals and data signals with a nearby mobile communication base station 30, and the data signals move. Enter the Internet communication network 60 through the gateway server 50 via the communication network 40.

【0019】

The GPS antenna 12 of the mobile phone 10 receives various positioning signals of GPS satellites 101 to 103 to the GPS receiver 11. The CPU 15 is operated by the program stored in the memory 16, and the latitude, longitude, altitude, etc. of the mobile phone 10 are calculated using the received GPS signal. In the calculation, the correction value database 74 of the calculation accuracy that is connected to the Internet and ordered from the web server 70 and stored is used for the correction calculation.

【0020】

The calculated current position information of the mobile phone 10 enters the mobile communication base station 30 from the mobile communication transmitter / receiver 13 with the current time, connects to the internet communication network 60 from the gateway server 50 via the mobile communication network 40, and connects to the internet. Communication network 60 Sends and stores in location data 73 via database processing software 71 of the connected web server 70.

【0021】

When the management office in the golf course inputs the attribute data unique to the golf course into the attribute database of the web server, the management computer 90 connects to the internet connection provider 80 using a telephone line or the like, and the internet communication network 60 Enter and access the database processing software 71 of the web server 70. The processing software 71 prepares an attribute data input screen and transmits it to the golf course management personal computer 90. The golf course management computer 90 inputs the attribute data of the golf course necessary for golf course management according to the transmitted input screen instruction. Then, the processing software 71 receives the input attribute data of the golf course and updates the attribute database. [0022]

When the golf course management office uses the location database of the golf cart 21, the golf course management computer 90 also enters the internet communication network 60 via the Internet connection provider 80 via a telephone line or the like, and enters the database of the web server 70. Access the processing software 71.

【0023】

The database processing software 71 takes in the latest position information and route transit time information of the golf cart 21 of the golf course from the position database 73, creates a program showing the latest position of the golf cart 21 on the golf course route map, and golf. Display on the browser of the place management computer 90. Alternatively, the route passage time information of the position database is taken in from the position database 73, a route passage time table of the golf cart 21 is created, and the route passage time information is displayed on the browser of the golf course management personal computer 90.

【0024】

The mobile phone 20 mounted on the golf cart 21 accesses the web server 70 through the internet communication network 60 at a preset time, and the golf cart 21 existing before and after the golf course route via the database processing software 71. Get the position of. When the relative distance between the front and back of the golf cart 21 is short and there is a risk that the golf ball will reach the golf cart 21, a signal to interrupt the shot is displayed by voice or a lamp. Also, if necessary, the subsequent group will be notified of the cancellation of the shot by telephone communication or the like. This is a system that supports golf courses. [0025]

[Effect of the invention]

If the golfer support system of the present invention is used, the attribute data peculiar to the golf course and the correction value for improving the GPS accuracy are obtained from the server in advance, so that the internet communication becomes unnecessary during golf play, the number of communications is reduced, and the communication cost is reduced. Has decreased. In addition, since internet communication is no longer required during golf play, it can be used at golf courses and San'in regions where communication with mobile communication base stations is not possible. Therefore, just by ordering and starting the necessary data and calculation program before playing golf, the necessary information is automatically determined and output according to the play position during play, and there is no need to operate the mobile phone. Now I can concentrate on playing.

【0026】

Further, if the golf course support system of the present invention is used, at the golf course, only the preparation of the personal computer and the mobile phone with GPS is required, and the golf cart can be equipped with simple equipment without preparing large-scale equipment such as business radio and proximity sensor. Position information is now available in near real time, making it easier to promote play and manage the risk of hitting the ball into the front golfer.

[Simple explanation of drawings]

[Figure 1]

Block diagram of the golfer support system.

[Figure 2]

A block diagram showing the configuration of a mobile phone with GPS.

[Fig. 3]

Block diagram of the support system of the Golfield.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 ...... Mobile phone 20 ...... Golfer 21 ...... Golf cart 30 ...... Mobile communication base station 50 ...... Gateway server 60 ...... Internet communication network 70 ...... Web server 80 ...... Provider 90 ...... Golf course management computer 101 ~ 103 ...... Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite