A METHOD AND PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR GOLF SWING DETECTION FOR SCORING ASSISTANCE

摘要

A method and portable electronic device for golf swing detection for scoring assistance are provided. In accordance with one embodiment, there is provided a method for golf swing detection on a portable electronic device, comprising: monitoring for and detecting golf swing gestures; determining a location of the device; incrementing a stroke counter when a golf swing gesture is detected and a previous golf swing gesture was not detected within a predetermined distance of the determined location; and displaying the value of the stroke counter in a user interface screen displayed on a display screen of the device.