| 摘要 |
<p>A golf game uses radio signals from golf clubs (46) or golf balls (68) to signal a central computer (15) for automatic scorekeeping by the computer. Sensors in each hole (59, 80) send signals to the computer on the completion of each hole of play by each golfer. The golf clubs or balls are distinguishable by the computer according to their radio frequencies or other signal processing or encoding. In the first embodiment, the golf clubs include transmitters which emit radio signals when the clubs are struck against preferably special golf balls, which incorporate magnets or other sensed qualities in their structure. In the second embodiment, the golf balls transmit when struck by special golf clubs which incorporate magnets. Each player, upon starting the game, inputs his/her name or initials to allow the computer to relate strokes to specific players. Scores are reported optionally at each hole, and a final score is reported by the computer at the conclusion of play. A printed copy of each player's score may also be provided.</p> |
