Synergistic Golf Data Analysis and Coaching Systems

Publication ID: 24-11857836_0003_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Synergistic Golf Data Analysis and Coaching Systems,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857836_0003_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857836_0003_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,857,836.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

A comprehensive golf data analysis and coaching system integrating advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based data analytics to provide personalized coaching, secure data storage, and real-time scoring and analysis.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, but it had limitations in terms of data security, scalability, and personalized coaching. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by integrating distinct technologies to create a more powerful and comprehensive system.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The system comprises a central hub integrated with a blockchain-based data storage system, an AI-powered coaching module, an IoT-enabled golf data collection system, and a cloud-based data analytics platform. The central hub receives and stores golf data from multiple users, while the blockchain-based data storage system ensures secure and transparent data storage and sharing. The AI-powered coaching module analyzes golf swing data and provides personalized coaching recommendations to users. The IoT-enabled golf data collection system collects and transmits golf data from multiple users to the central hub. The cloud-based data analytics platform receives and analyzes golf scoring data in real-time, providing real-time scoring and analysis to users.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept integrates distinct technologies to create a more powerful and comprehensive system, providing a novel and non-obvious solution compared to the original patent. The integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and cloud-based data analytics enables personalized coaching, secure data storage, and real-time scoring and analysis, which is not achievable with the original patent's systems and methods.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include integrating the system with wearable devices, using machine learning algorithms for equipment fitting, or incorporating virtual reality for immersive golf coaching experiences.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, targeting professional golfers, golf instructors, and golf equipment manufacturers. The system could be marketed as a comprehensive golf data analysis and coaching platform, providing a competitive edge in the market.

CPC Classifications

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Field of Art

Sports technology, specifically golf performance tracking and analysis systems, encompassing sensor technologies, data collection, coaching systems, and wearable interfaces for athletic performance measurement

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in sports biomechanics, sensor engineering, data analytics, and mobile/IoT technologies, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or sports science with 3-5 years of industry experience

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD represents predictable technological extensions of the source patent's golf data collection framework by integrating emerging technologies like AI, blockchain, and cloud analytics into existing golf performance tracking systems. The core functional elements of golf swing data collection and analysis remain consistent, with the PTD merely applying known technological integration techniques to enhance data processing and user experience. These technological combinations represent standard engineering problem-solving approaches in sports technology domains.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics data
PTD Variation
IoT-enabled golf data collection system with blockchain and cloud analytics integration
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable technological progression using standard IoT and cloud integration techniques to expand data collection and analysis capabilities
Source Patent Element
Golf swing evaluation system with output devices
PTD Variation
AI-powered coaching module providing personalized recommendations based on swing data
Obviousness Reasoning
Known machine learning application to existing performance tracking systems, representing a standard design choice for enhancing user feedback
Source Patent Element
Wireless data transmission between sensors and analysis systems
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based secure data storage and sharing platform for golf performance data
Obviousness Reasoning
Applying established blockchain security protocols to existing wireless data transmission frameworks, representing a predictable technological solution
Source Patent Element
Golf swing data collection system
PTD Variation
Machine learning-based equipment fitting module analyzing swing characteristics
Obviousness Reasoning
Routine application of machine learning techniques to existing performance measurement systems, representing an obvious technological enhancement
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on a comprehensive analysis of US Patent 11857836 and the present technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and anticipated, as the disclosed system represents a straightforward technological progression utilizing standard integration techniques and predictable combinations of known sports performance tracking methodologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,836
TitleSystems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data, including community and individual golf data collection and storage at a central hub
Assignee(s)Karsten Manufacturing Corporation