Adaptive Digital Golf Assistant for Specialized Environments

Publication ID: 24-11857860_0009_PTD
Published: October 28, 2025
Category:Specialized Variations & Niche Solutions

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Adaptive Digital Golf Assistant for Specialized Environments,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857860_0009_PTD, Published October 28, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857860_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. 11,857,860.

Summary of the Inventive Concept

An advanced digital golf assistant system tailored for specific, niche markets and operational environments, providing personalized training and real-time analytics for golfers in extreme weather conditions, disaster relief zones, high-security facilities, and underserved areas.

Background and Problem Solved

The original digital golf assistant patent, while innovative, has limitations in its adaptability to diverse operational environments. The present inventive concept addresses these limitations by developing specialized variations of the digital golf assistant system, catering to unique needs and constraints of various markets and environments.

Detailed Description of the Inventive Concept

The inventive concept comprises four primary embodiments, each tailored to a specific niche market or operational environment. The first embodiment is a system for providing personalized golf training in extreme weather conditions, featuring a portable computing device adapted to operate in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, and a software module configured to analyze a golfer's performance data and provide customized training recommendations based on the golfer's ability level and the weather conditions. The second embodiment is a method for facilitating golf play in disaster relief zones, establishing a temporary network infrastructure in the disaster relief zone, and providing access to a digital golf assistant system that offers scorekeeping, play statistics analysis, and training tips via the temporary network infrastructure. The third embodiment is a digital golf assistant system for high-security golf facilities, featuring a centralized server configured to authenticate and authorize access to the system based on biometric data and clearance levels, and a software module configured to provide real-time range-finding capabilities and personalized coaching to authorized users. The fourth embodiment is a golf training module for visually impaired golfers, comprising an audio-based user interface configured to provide verbal feedback and guidance to the golfer, and a haptic feedback system configured to provide tactile feedback on the golfer's swing tempo and direction. The fifth embodiment is a system for providing golf training in remote or underserved areas, featuring a portable computing device adapted to operate in low-connectivity environments, and a software module configured to provide offline access to a digital golf assistant system and synchronize data with a centralized server when connectivity is restored.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce novel adaptations of the digital golf assistant system to specific, niche markets and operational environments, thereby providing a non-obvious and innovative solution to the limitations of the original patent. The inventive step lies in the development of specialized embodiments that address unique challenges and constraints of various environments, ensuring the digital golf assistant system remains relevant and effective across diverse settings.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept may include adaptations for other extreme environments, such as cold or high-altitude conditions. Variations may also include integrating the digital golf assistant system with wearable devices, virtual reality platforms, or other emerging technologies to further enhance the golfing experience.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including sports technology, education, and disaster relief. The adaptive digital golf assistant system can be marketed to golf facilities, training centers, and individual golfers operating in diverse environments, providing a unique value proposition and competitive advantage in the market.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A63 A63B71/0616
A A63 A63B24/0021
A A63 A63B69/36
A A63 A63B69/3605
A A63 A63B71/0622
H H04 H04M1/72457
A A63 A63B2024/0025
A A63 A63B2220/12
A A63 A63B2220/40
A A63 A63B2225/50
A A63 A63B2225/74
H H04 H04M1/72427

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,860
TitleDigital golf assistant
Assignee(s)NIKE, Inc.