Adaptive Golf Data Analysis for Extreme Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857836_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Golf Data Analysis for Extreme Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857836_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857836_0009_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 golf data analysis system tailored for specialized scenarios, such as extreme weather conditions, high-security environments, disaster relief situations, high-altitude environments, and low-light environments, providing golfers with accurate and reliable feedback in challenging operational settings.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent, 'Systems and methods for storing and analyzing golf data,' focuses on general golf data collection and analysis. However, golfers often face unique challenges in specific environments, such as extreme weather, high-security situations, or disaster relief scenarios. The new inventive concept addresses these limitations by adapting the golf data analysis system for these specialized scenarios, ensuring accurate and reliable feedback in challenging operational settings.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The adaptive golf data analysis system consists of a weather-resistant sensor system, a portable sensor system, or a high-altitude sensor system, depending on the specific environment. These sensors detect golf swing dynamics information generated by a user during one or more golf swings. The system also includes a transmission system, which may utilize wireless, satellite, or secure communication channels to transmit data to a remote swing analysis system. The system provides coaching information to the user via an illuminated display, tactile sensation device, or auditory element, depending on the specific environment and user needs.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new inventive concept introduces novel adaptations of the golf data analysis system for extreme environments, which are not addressed in the original patent. The inventive step lies in the specific design and implementation of the sensor systems, transmission systems, and output devices tailored to these specialized scenarios.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the adaptive golf data analysis system could include additional features, such as real-time video analysis, AI-powered coaching, or integration with wearable devices. Variations could also include adapting the system for other sports or activities that require data analysis in challenging environments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The adaptive golf data analysis system has significant commercial potential in the golf industry, particularly among professional golfers, golf instructors, and golf enthusiasts who operate in extreme environments. Additionally, the system could be applied to other sports and activities that require data analysis in challenging operational settings, such as search and rescue, military operations, or extreme sports.

CPC Classifications

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Field of Art

Sports technology and wearable sensor systems for athletic performance analysis, specifically focused on golf swing data collection and biomechanical tracking, encompassing sensor design, data transmission, and coaching feedback systems

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A skilled practitioner with expertise in sports biomechanics, electrical engineering, sensor design, wireless communication technologies, and data analysis systems, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree with 3-5 years of experience in sports technology development

Obviousness Rationale

A person having ordinary skill in the art would recognize that adapting golf swing analysis systems for extreme environments represents a predictable variation of the source patent's core technology. The fundamental sensor detection, data transmission, and feedback mechanisms remain substantially consistent, with modifications primarily addressing environmental constraints. These adaptations would be considered routine engineering design choices within the established technological framework of the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Sensor system for detecting golf swing dynamics information
PTD Variation
Weather-resistant and portable sensor systems designed for extreme environments
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying sensor durability and portability represents a known technique for extending technological applicability, with predictable results of maintaining core sensing functionality across varied conditions
Source Patent Element
Wireless data transmission between sensor and analysis system
PTD Variation
Alternative transmission methods including satellite and secure communication channels
Obviousness Reasoning
Selecting appropriate communication protocols based on environmental constraints is a standard engineering design choice with predictable performance outcomes
Source Patent Element
Output devices for providing coaching feedback
PTD Variation
Illuminated displays, tactile sensation devices, and environment-specific output mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Adapting user interface technologies to specific environmental constraints represents a finite set of known solution strategies with predictable user interaction results
Source Patent Element
Golf swing data collection system
PTD Variation
Specialized sensor configurations for high-altitude, low-light, and disaster relief scenarios
Obviousness Reasoning
Tailoring sensor systems to specific operational contexts is a routine engineering optimization process with expected performance improvements
Source Patent Element
Individual golf performance tracking system
PTD Variation
Integrated AI-powered coaching and real-time video analysis capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating advanced data processing and machine learning techniques represents a natural technological progression with predictable enhancement of existing performance tracking methodologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857836 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed adaptive golf data analysis systems and methods obvious and anticipated, with the variations representing routine engineering design choices that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner in sports technology and sensor systems development.

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