Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub
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1. A golf swing evaluation system, comprising:
- a first sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information generated by a first user during one or more golf swings, wherein the first sensor system includes;
(a) a first foot force sensing system at least partially provided with a first shoe worn by the first user when hitting golf balls for determining forces exerted by a first foot of the first user throughout a course of a golf swing and (b) a sensor system incorporated in a golf club used by the first user when hitting golf balls;
a second sensor system for detecting ball flight information when a golf ball is hit by the first user during the golf swing;
a transmission system for transmitting data to a swing analysis system, the data transmitted by the transmission system corresponding to or being derived from the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing; and
an output system for providing coaching or training information for the first user, wherein at least some of the coaching or training information provided for the first user is generated by the swing analysis system or derived from data generated by the swing analysis system and is based, at least in part, on the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing.
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Abstract
Systems and methods are described for providing coaching, training, or equipment specification information to individual golfers based on data generated during their individual golf swings. Additionally, data hubs are described that provide information and services to individuals based on data collected for a community of multiple golfers. Such community data hub systems and methods may provide one or more of the following: (a) storage of scoring data, swing data, ball flight data, and/or equipment data for multiple golfers; (b) at least some level of individual access to the stored data for the community; and/or (c) electronic interaction between golfers within the community.
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1. A golf swing evaluation system, comprising:
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a first sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information generated by a first user during one or more golf swings, wherein the first sensor system includes;
(a) a first foot force sensing system at least partially provided with a first shoe worn by the first user when hitting golf balls for determining forces exerted by a first foot of the first user throughout a course of a golf swing and (b) a sensor system incorporated in a golf club used by the first user when hitting golf balls;a second sensor system for detecting ball flight information when a golf ball is hit by the first user during the golf swing; a transmission system for transmitting data to a swing analysis system, the data transmitted by the transmission system corresponding to or being derived from the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing; andan output system for providing coaching or training information for the first user, wherein at least some of the coaching or training information provided for the first user is generated by the swing analysis system or derived from data generated by the swing analysis system and is based, at least in part, on the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31)
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32. A golf equipment fitting system, comprising:
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a first sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information generated by a first user during one or more golf swings, wherein the first sensor includes;
(a) a first foot force sensing system at least partially provided with a first shoe worn by the first user when hitting golf balls for determining forces exerted by a first foot of the first user throughout a course of a golf swing and (b) a sensor system incorporated in a golf club used by the first user during the golf swing;a second sensor system for detecting ball flight information when a golf ball is hit by the first user during the golf swing; a transmission system for transmitting data to a swing analysis system, the data transmitted by the transmission system corresponding to or being derived from the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing; andan output system for providing golf equipment fitting information for the first user, wherein at least some of the golf equipment fitting information is generated by the swing analysis system or derived from data generated by the swing analysis system and is based, at least in part, on the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing, (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing, and (c) the second sensor system during the golf swing,wherein at least some portions of the first sensor system, the second sensor system, the transmission system, and the output system are portable so as to allow use during play of a round of golf. - View Dependent Claims (33)
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34. A golf swing evaluation system, comprising:
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a first sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information generated by a first user during one or more golf swings, wherein the first sensor system includes;
(a) a first foot force sensing system at least partially provided with a first shoe worn by the first user when hitting golf balls for determining forces exerted by a first foot of the first user throughout a course of a golf swing and (b) a sensor system incorporated in a golf club used by the first user during the golf swing;a transmission system for transmitting data to a swing analysis system, the data transmitted by the transmission system corresponding to or being derived from the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing and (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing; andan output system for providing coaching or training information for the first user, wherein at least some of the coaching or training information provided for the first user is generated by the swing analysis system or derived from data generated by the swing analysis system and is based, at least in part, on the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing and (b) the sensor system incorporated in the golf club used by the first user during the golf swing.
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35. A golf swing evaluation system, comprising:
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a first sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information generated by a first user during one or more golf swings, wherein the first sensor system includes a first foot force sensing system at least partially provided with a first shoe worn by the first user when hitting golf balls for determining forces exerted by a first foot of the first user throughout a course of a golf swing; a golf ball launch monitor system for detecting ball flight information when a golf ball is hit by the first user during the golf swing; a transmission system for transmitting data to a swing analysis system, the data transmitted by the transmission system corresponding to or being derived from the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing and (b) the golf ball launch monitor system during the golf swing; andan output system for providing coaching or training information for the first user, wherein at least some of the coaching or training information provided for the first user is generated by the swing analysis system or derived from data generated by the swing analysis system and is based, at least in part, on the information collected by;
(a) the first foot force sensing system during the golf swing and (b) the golf ball launch monitor system during the golf swing.
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