200942302 六、發明說明： 【發明所屬之技術領域】 本發明係有關於一種攜帶式高爾夫導航設備（手持式 終端機），其可使用全球定位系統（GPS ) /全球衛星導航 系統（GNSS)信號在高爾夫球場中提供導航資訊予高爾 夫玩家，及協助高爾夫玩家使用該攜帶式高爾夫導航設備 的方法。 ❹ 【先前技術】 習知上，高爾夫球僮會陪伴高爾夫玩家，並使用提供 高爾夫球場資訊而引導玩家。然而，時下高爾夫的型態改 變，有許多人在沒有球僮的陪伴下打高爾夫。因此，高爾 夫玩家難以獲得高爾夫球場資訊，並且順暢地沿著球洞移 動，如此會造成活動的延誤。緩慢移動的高爾夫玩家亦會 干擾其他高爾夫玩家。 〇 已提出用於 高爾夫的攜帶式導航的數種類型。例如， 日本專利申請案公開號（JPA) H05 - 1 903 5、H10-113415、 及2006- 1 3 664 1號敘述使用GPS衛星量測並顯示目前位置 與旗竿（球洞）位置之間距離的高爾夫導航裝置；JPA 2004-105350號敘述一種分離式（off-board)的車用系統 ，其亦可用於高爾夫球場，並顯示球洞位置之絕對方向； JPA 2003-3 39929號敘述一種高爾夫導航裝置，其紀錄擊 球位置，並顯示高爾夫玩家的活動歷史；JPA 2004-54469 號描述一種基於伺服器之高爾夫資訊系統，其中高爾夫導 -5- 200942302 航裝置可從網際網路獲得資訊。亦已知者爲，某些高爾夫 球場設有用以傳送高爾夫球場資訊（例如當天之球洞/旗 竿位置）之傳送站及天線，高爾夫球場資訊可由安設於高 爾夫車上的接收器接收。 爲了高爾夫玩家的方便，該等可攜式導航裝置使用草 地上的球洞/旗竿位置作爲所顯示之目標位置。然而，該 等球洞/旗竿位置會隨著高爾夫球場的經營管理而週期性 地改變，因此，必須經常更新高爾夫球場資訊。因此，高 爾夫球場必須設有用以產生及更新球洞/旗竿位置資訊的 設備，如此則使高爾夫球場耗費時間且花費很高。此外， 球洞/旗竿位置資訊必須由高爾夫玩家或是球場經營者登 錄於攜帶式導航裝置中。更進一步，在手機或是網際網路 信號接收十分困難的山區中的高爾夫球場，攜帶式導航裝 置可能無法獲得球洞/旗竿資訊或是球洞資訊。 此外，爲了紀錄在特定球洞的擊球位置，高爾夫玩家 通常必須手動輸入目前球洞資訊到該等攜帶式高爾夫導航 裝置上。亦須由使用者構思操作，輸入特定命令才能計算 至目標位置的距離。因此，使用攜帶式高爾夫導航裝置仍 然耗時，且不如預計中應輔助順暢及高效率的高爾夫活動 般的方便。除了分數之外，一些高爾夫玩家還會在每次擊 球時保存資訊記錄，例如天氣及吹風狀況、草地紋理等。 【發明內容】 本發明之實施例提供一種攜帶式高爾夫導航設備及協 -6- 200942302 助高爾夫玩家使用該設備的方法。此攜帶式 備包含一處理器；一記憶體，用以儲存高爾 一 GPS/GNSS接收器，用以接收GPS/GNSS 器模組，包含一方向感測器及一加速計；一 使用者輸入裝置，用以接收一使用者命令， 。方向感測器偵測該設備之方位，加速計偵 斜及加速度。構成處理器使攜帶式高爾夫導 H 收GPS/GNSS信號計算設備之目前位置；計 至球洞中之選定目標之距離；根據偵測的方 設備之目前方位；根據設備之目前方位判定 方向；並顯示選定目標之指示，至選定目標 選定目標之方向。處理器使用偵測的傾斜補 ，以獲得設備之目前方位。 此攜帶式高爾夫導航設備不用接收使用 時自動計算並顯示選定目標之指示，至選定 ❹ 及至選定目標之方向。可使用指向選定目標 在顯示部上圖像化顯示至選定目標之方向。 若根據儲存於記憶體中之高爾夫萄 GPS/GNSS信號計算的目前位置進入一球洞 中心的預定半徑之內，此攜帶式高爾夫導航 目前球洞。可根據儲存於記憶體中的高爾夫 顯示球洞資訊，球洞資訊包含球洞編號、球 及目前球洞之至少一個目標。當目前位置進 之草地中心之一預定距離之內，攜帶式高爾 高爾夫導航設 夫球場資訊； 信號；一感測 顯示部；及一 以操作該設備 測該設備之傾 航設備根據接 算自目前位置 位及傾斜判定 至選定目標之 之距離，及至 償偵測的方位 者命令就能即 目標之距離， 之指向形狀， :場資訊，自 之發球場地的 設備自動判定 球場資訊自動 洞標準桿數、 入離目前球洞 夫導航設備可 200942302 開始搜尋所儲存之高爾夫球場資訊以尋找下一球洞之發球 場地之位置資訊。 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備亦可根據偵測的目前位置及儲 存於記憶體中之高爾夫球場資訊，而自動判定設備座落於 其中之高爾夫球場。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備搜尋與儲存的 高爾夫球場資訊相符的高爾夫球場（其具有目前所在位置 座落其中之緯度範圍及經度範圍）。若找不到相符的高爾 夫球場或是搜尋中斷，則攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可顯示目 0 前位置所座落之預定地理區域之名稱。 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可回應使用者命令，而在記憶 體中紀錄擊球位置及任選的相關資訊，並將自紀錄的擊球 位置至目前位置的距離即時自動顯示爲飛越距離。 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可更包含無線收發機及連接部 ，二者皆耦接至處理器。收發機傳送無線信號至外部裝置 ，及自外部裝置接收無線信號，連接部提供與外部裝置之 雙向通訊。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可經由無線收發機或是 ◎ 連接部其中之一個接收新的高爾夫球場資訊，並更新儲存 於記憶體中之高爾夫球場資訊。 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可經由無線收發機即時傳送所 偵測的目前位置至外部裝置，且經由無線收發機或是連接 部其中之一個傳送儲存於記憶體中之選定資訊至外部裝置 〇 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備可更包含語音輸入裝置’用以 接收使用者語音訊息，以將語音訊息紀錄在記憶體上作爲 -8- 200942302 音頻資料。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備之記憶體亦可儲存音頻 資料’作爲語音引導訊息，且該設備可更包含耦接至處理 器之音頻輸出部，以使音頻輸出部輸出通知至選定目標之 距離’及至障礙物之距離的語音信號。 攜帶式高爾夫設備可經由使用者輸入裝置自使用者接 收指定的目標資訊，並計算至使用者指定的目標之距離， 且將距離顯示於顯示器上。 0 攜帶式高爾夫設備可包含計步器模組，以根據加速計 所產生之偵測信號偵測及紀錄步數，根據步數及儲存於記 憶體中的使用者資訊計算燃燒的卡路里量，並回應經由使 用者輸入裝置所接收之使用者命令，而將步數及卡路里量 顯示於顯示部上。 在本發明之另一實施態樣中，協助高爾夫玩家使用攜 帶式高爾夫導航設備的方法包含（a)自 GPS/GNSS接收 器接收來自衛星的 GPS/GNSS信號，（b)根據接收的 〇 GPS/GNSS信號計算設備之目前位置，（c )計算自目前位 置至球洞中之選定目標之距離，（d)使用方向感測器偵 測設備之方位，（e )使用加速計偵測設備之傾斜’（f) 藉由使用偵測的傾斜補償偵測方位，而判定設備之目前方 位，（g)根據設備之目前方位判定至選定之方向’及（h )在顯示部上顯示選定目標之指示’至選定目標之距離’ 及至選定目標之方向。可使用指向選定目標之指向性形狀 圖像化顯示至選定目標之方向。 藉由搜尋與儲存的高爾夫球場資訊相符的高爾夫球場 -9- 200942302 (其具有目前所在位置座落其中之緯度範圍及經度範圍） ，可根據目前位置自動判定目前的高爾夫球場。若找不到 相符的高爾夫球場或是搜尋中斷，則顯示目前位置所座落 的預定地理區域之名稱。當自GPS/GNSS信號計算的目前 位置進入一球洞之場地的中心的預定半徑之內，此球洞自 動被判定爲目前球洞。可根據儲存於記憶體中的高爾夫球 場資訊顯示球洞資訊，球洞資訊包含球洞編號、球洞標準 桿數、及目前球洞之至少一個目標。當目前位置進入自目 q 前球洞之草地之之中心起算的一預定距離之內時，可以開 始搜尋儲存的高爾夫球場資訊，以尋找下一球洞之發球場 地之位置資訊。 可經由使用者輸入裝置接收使用者命令，且回應使用 者命令而紀錄擊球位置及任選的相關資訊於記憶體中。自 紀錄的擊球位置至目前位置（亦即，下一擊球位置）之距 離可即時自動顯示爲飛越距離。 可經由無線收發機或是連接部而接收新的高爾夫球場 U 資訊，且可據此更新儲存於記憶體中之高爾夫球場資訊。 可經由無線收發機或是連接部即時將目前位置傳送至外部 裝置。儲存於記憶體中之選定資訊亦可經由無線收發機或 是連接部傳送至外部裝置。 可經由攜帶式高爾夫導航設備之語音輸入裝置接收使 用者語音訊息，且可在記憶體上紀錄對應之音頻資料。此 外，記憶體可儲存用於語音引導訊息之音頻資料，及將輸 出之語音信號，通知至選定目標之距離及至障礙物之距離 -10- 200942302 可經由使用者輸入裝置自使用者接收指定的目標資訊 ，並計算自目前位置至使用者指定目標之距離，且將距離 顯示於顯示器上。 在本發明之一實施態樣中，此方法亦提供高爾夫玩家 計步功能。根據加速計所產生之偵測信號偵測及紀錄步數 ，根據步數及儲存於記憶體中之使用者資訊計算燃燒的卡 路里量，且回應經由使用者輸入裝置接收的使用者命令而 在顯示部上顯示步數及卡路里量。 【實施方式】 以下將參照繪示於附圖中之一些較佳實施例來詳細說 明本發明。在以下說明中，爲了要提供對本發明之通盤了 解，而預先設定許多特定細節。然而，熟知本技藝者很明 顯的可知，可脫離一些或是全部該等特定細節而仍能實現 © 本發明。在其他情形中，不再詳細說明已爲人熟知的處理 步驟及/或是構造，以免不必要地模糊本發明。 圖1A-1D爲根據本發明之一實施例，分別顯示攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備1 〇之左側圖、前側圖、右側圖及後側圖 。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10亦可稱爲手持式高爾夫導航 終端機或是高爾夫GPS。如圖1A-1D所示，攜帶式高爾夫 導航設備10具有本體12，電源開關14，顯示器16，及使 用者輸入裝置18。根據本發明之一實施例，攜帶式高爾夫 導航設備1〇(其本體12)之尺寸可爲大約40-50 mm寬， -11 - 200942302 大約70-80 mm長，大約20-30 mm厚。尺寸可更小或更大 。然而，較佳者爲，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇之尺寸適 於以一隻手握持（或稱「掌上型」），且/或可攜於口袋 中。顯示器16可爲液晶顯示器（LCD)，爲了在明亮的 陽光下有較好的能見度，較佳者爲黑白顯示器。然而，顯 示器16可爲彩色的LCD。使用者輸入裝置18可包含按鈕 或是按鍵，以輸入命令；滾動顯示螢幕；改變欲顯示之項 目；自顯示項目中選擇等。使用者輸入裝置18可具有不 同形狀及組成，如圖1B所示。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10 亦具有連接器（連接部）20，其可經由纜線（例如USB 纜線）提供與外部裝置（例如攜帶式遊戲機，個人電腦， 或其他資訊處理裝置）之雙向通訊。 攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10亦可具有語音輸入裝置22 ’例如麥克風，以輸入及紀錄高爾夫玩家之語音訊息；及 音頻輸出裝置24，例如揚聲器。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備 1〇之電源26可爲乾式電池，如圖1D所示，或爲可再充 電式電池。若使用可再充電式的電池，USB連接器亦可提 供電連接，以將電池充電。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10之 內部構造（例如電路板、處理器、記憶體感測器、天線等 )未顯示於圖1A-1D。 圖2爲根據本’發明之一實施例，槪略顯示攜帶式高爾 夫導航設備10之方塊圖。如圖2所示，攜帶式高爾夫導 航設備10包含處理器28、記憶體30、具有內部天線42 之GNS/GNSS接收器40、感測器模組50、及使用者介面 200942302 60。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備ι〇亦可包含無線收發機72及 連接部（連接器）20，皆耦接至處理器28，以傳送無線信 號至外部裝置’及自外部裝置接收無線信號。無線收發機 可包含內部天線74。 如圖2所示’記憶體3 0可包內部記憶體3 2，例如隨 機存取記憶體（RAM )，及外部記億體34，例如快閃記憶 體（FROM)。記憶體30亦可包含輔助記憶體驅動機36 〇 ，及儲存媒體3 8，例如記憶卡。記憶體驅動機3 6將資料 寫入儲存媒體38’及將資料自儲存媒體38讀出。外部記 憶體34儲存高爾夫球場資訊及其他資訊。舉例而言，高 爾夫球場資訊包含高爾夫球場名稱各球場之各球洞之編號 、各球洞之標準桿數、中心座標（緯度及經度）、各球洞 (預定目標）之各草地之靠近（前）邊緣、及遠離（後） 邊緣、及各球洞之發球場地之座標。草地之中心可爲從草 地區域得到之重心。高爾夫球場資訊可更包含各球洞之障 〇 礙物（土堆、池塘、河流、樹、灌木叢等）之座標，各球 洞之彎曲座標，及平坦球道與粗糙球道之間邊界的座標。 目標（區域）之座標可爲最靠近的邊緣，或爲該區域之重 心。高爾夫球場資訊爲可更新的。記憶體30 —般係儲存 固定（預先載入的）資料且爲可變的（新的或是更新過的 )資料。此外，使用者決定的目標資訊’例如自外部來源 而得之今日的旗竿位置，由使用者藉由使用者輸入裝置18 手動輸入之座標等，亦可儲存爲可變的資料。 圖3爲根據本發明之一實施例，顯示儲存於記憶體30 -13- 200942302 之外部記憶體34及/或儲存媒體38之資訊範例。應注意 者爲，記憶體30不必儲存列於圖3中之全部資訊，且可 儲存未列於圖3中之額外資訊。根據本發明之一實施例， 記憶體30包含預先紀錄的某一地理區域中，例如，一個 國家（日本、韓國等），一個州（加州、佛羅里達州、夏 威夷州等）或是一個地區（北加州、南加州等）之全部高 爾夫球場之高爾夫球場資訊，以使使用者在使用該設備之 前，不需從外部來源（例如網際網路）獲得高爾夫球場資 訊。 GPS/GNSS接收器40耦接至處理器28，並接收來自 GPS/GNSS衛星的GPS/GNSS信號。包含於內部天線42之 GPS/GNSS接收器40係設置於攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇 之本體12之內。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10亦使用其他 GNSS衛星，例如伽利略定位系統，全球導航系統（ GLONASS )，基於衛星之立論系統（SBAS)等。 感測器模組50耦接至處理器28，且包含方向感測器 52及加速計54。感測器模組50可爲6軸感測器（3個軸 用於方向，3個軸用於加速度）。方向感測器52偵測攜帶 式高爾夫導航設備10之目前方位，加速計54偵測攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備1 〇之傾斜及加速度/移動。感測器模組50 可輸出分別的偵測信號到處理器28。 使用者介面60包含一般設置於攜帶式高爾夫導航設 備10之前側上之顯示器16、使用者輸入裝置18、語音輸 入裝置22、及音頻輸出裝置24，如圖1B所示。然而，某 -14- 200942302 些按鈕或是按鍵，或是其他輸入/輸出裝置可設置於攜胃 式筒爾夫導航設備10之側面上。使用者介面60容許使用 者（高爾夫玩家）藉由輸入命令，或是經由使用者輸 置18來操作攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10，例如，啓動特定 功能，選擇特定操作模式，經由語音輸入裝置22紀錄語 音訊息等。 處理器28係自動且/或根據自使用者輸入裝置18接 ❹ 收之使用者命令實施各種計算及控制記憶體30、顯示器 16、及音頻輸出裝置24之操作。處理器28亦由感測器模 組50輸出之信號計算方位、傾斜、加速度等。 處理器28根據經由GPS/GNSS接收器40接收的 GPS/GNSS信號計算攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇之目前位置 之後，處理器28可自動搜尋並判定攜帶式高爾夫導航設 備10所座落之高爾夫球場。舉例而言，處理器28搜尋與 儲存的高爾夫球場資訊相符的高爾夫球場（其具有目前所 ❹ 在位置座落其中之緯度範圍及經度範圍）。若在搜尋儲存 於記憶體30中之資料之後，找不到相符的高爾夫球場， 或是搜尋中斷，則處理器28可顯示設備所座落之地理區 域之名稱。地理區域可爲區、郡、轄區、城市、鎭等。 處理器28亦係根據偵測的目前位置及儲存於記憶體 30中之高爾夫球場資訊，搜尋及判定高爾夫球場中之目前 球洞。舉例而言，在判定目前的高爾夫球場之後，可自動 偵測並顯示起始球洞。當由GPS/GNSS信號所計算之目前 位置進入球洞之發球場地中心之預定半徑之內時，處理器 -15- 200942302 28可自動判定目前球洞。亦可自動顯示球洞編號、目前球 洞之標準桿數、及目前時間。此外，處理器28可在目前 位置進入預定距離（例如，離目前球洞之草地之中心的50 碼）時，開始搜尋儲存的高爾夫球場資訊，以尋找下一球 洞之發球場地。 處理器28計算自目前位置至目前球洞內之選定目標 之距離。根據目前位置及儲存於記憶體30中之高爾夫球 場資訊，目標可由處理器28根據攜帶式高爾夫導航設備 10之設定（預設的或是使用者指定的）而自動選擇，例如 ，目前球洞之草地之靠近邊緣。若球洞具有二或更多個草 地，則高爾夫玩家可選擇其中之一個，且所選定之草地可 使用額外之指示來顯示（例如以「R」來表示右邊草地， 以「L」來表示左邊草地等）。選定目標可爲最接近之障 礙物，彎曲之策略位置，草地之中心等。 此外，使用者可使用使用者輸入裝置18手動選擇所 欲目標（使用者指定的目標），例如，藉由輸入目標之位 置資訊（緯度及經度）。例如，使用者可藉由操作使用者 輸入裝置18之按鈕/按鍵設定當天的旗竿位置，障礙物之 遠離邊緣等。處理器28可自動計算自目前位置至使用者 指定目標之距離，並在顯示器16上顯示距離。 處理器28亦根據方向感測器52及加速計54產生之 信號判定攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇之目前方位。大致上 而言，爲了要判定使用方向感測器（例如磁性感測器或是 迴轉儀）之設備的精確方位，設備必須爲水平的。然而’ -16- 200942302 高爾夫玩家難以固定高爾夫導航設備爲相對於地表爲水平 的，特別是在高爾夫球場是上下起伏的時候。因此，根據 本發明之一實施例，使用加速計54偵測的攜帶式高爾夫 導航設備1 〇之傾斜來補償方向感測器52所偵測的方位， 以獲得精確的目前方位。感測器模組50容許不用管攜帶 式高爾夫導航設備10之傾斜（非水平）而仍能獲得精確 的目前方位。一但判定攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10之精確 0 的目前方位，則處理器28計算自目前位置至選定目標之 方向。 在顯示器16上顯示選定目標之指示，至選定目標之 距離，及至選定目標之方向。舉例而言，在圖1B中，顯 示器16上顯示選定目標（「F」表示球洞之草地之前緣） ，至選定目標之距離（「360Y」），及至選定目標之方向 。如圖1B所示，至選定目標之方向可圖像化地使用指向 性形狀（例如指向選定目標之箭頭）顯示在顯示器16上 〇 。亦可顯示其他資訊，例如球洞編號（「1H」表示第一球 洞），標準桿數（「P4」表示標準桿數爲4)，及目前時 間（「8 : 3 0」）。 圖4A槪略地顯示顯示器16之另一範例，其顯示出指 示至彎曲之箭頭，彎曲之指示（圖像），及自目前位置至 彎曲之距離，及球洞資訊及目前時間。相似地，圖4B槪 略地顯示顯示器16，其顯示出表示至草地中心之方向的箭 頭，草地中心（十字）之指示（圖像），及自目前位置至 草地中心之距離，及球洞資訊及目前時間。在圖4B的範 -17- 200942302 例中’當使用者（高爾夫玩家）以順時針方向旋轉攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備10時（或握持攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10 之玩家本身以順時針方向旋轉時），箭頭會在顯示器16 上以順時針方向旋轉’保持指向選定目標，如圖4C所示 。相似地，當使用者（高爾夫玩家）以逆時針方向旋轉攜 帶式高爾夫導航B受備10時（或握持攜帶式高爾夫導航設 備10之玩家本身以逆時針方向旋轉時），箭頭會在顯示 器16上以逆時針方向旋轉，保持指向選定目標，如圖4D ^ 所示。亦即，表示至選定目標之箭頭作用如同指向選定目 標之指南針。 根據本發明之一實施例，可在顯示器16上顯示多數 個目標，如圖4E所示。在此範例中，顯示球洞資訊，球 洞資訊包含球洞編號（2H)、標準桿數（PAR4)、及擊 球次數（1 st )、至左側草地中心之方向及剩餘距離、至左 側草地前緣之方向及剩餘距離、及至彎曲之方向及剩餘距 離。藉由操作使用者輸入裝置，可以切換顯示器’例如’ © 切換成手動的球洞選擇螢幕，或是顯示右側球洞之資訊。 既然對於打高爾夫有用的資訊（例如選定目標之表示 、至選定目標之距離、至選定目標之方向、及其他球洞資 訊）係即時自動計算/判定，並顯示於顯示器16上’高爾 夫玩家不必每次輸入使用者命令才能看見資訊。因此’攜 帶式高爾夫導航設備10輔助順暢且有效率的高爾夫活動 ，而不會造成延遲。 此外，根據本發明之一實施例，記憶體30更儲存用 -18- 200942302 於語音引導訊息之音頻資料。例如，可經由音頻輸出裝置 24輸出至選定目標之距離，做爲通知距離之語音訊息，亦 可顯示於顯示器16上。既然玩家不必看攜帶式高爾夫導 航設備1〇’則其能更進一步輔助順暢且有效率的高爾夫活 動。 處理器28亦可回應使用者命令，在記憶體30中紀錄 擊球位置（亦即，球位置），及任選的相關資料。例如， 0 高爾夫玩家可操作使用者輸入裝置18(藉由按壓按鈕或是 按鍵），以紀錄擊球/球位置。處理器28紀錄按壓按鈕/按 鍵時的目前位置，且目前時間（時間標印）係由接收的 GPS/GNSS信號計算。亦可一起計數及紀錄擊球次數。圖 4F顯示容許高爾夫玩家在第二次擊球時登錄球/擊球位置 的顯示器螢幕之範例。藉由操作使用者輸入裝置18及選 擇一命令’使用者可取消位置登錄（「取消」）或是改變 擊球次數（「計數」）。例如，藉由按壓對應於「計數」 ❹ 命令的按鍵，可將擊球次數增加一次。選定資訊係紀錄於 記憶體30中。 處理器28可連續地計算及更新目前位置，並即時顯 示自紀錄的擊球位置至目前位置之距離。當高爾夫玩家抵 達下一擊球位置（亦即，球掉落的位置）時，該距離爲飛 越距離。藉由使用紀錄的擊球位置，攜帶式高爾夫導航設 備10可計算及紀錄各次擊球的飛越距離（範圍）。 此外，高爾夫玩家使用語音輸入裝置22，將語音訊息 紀錄在記憶體3 0中作爲音頻資料。例如，高爾夫玩家可 -19- 200942302 紀錄表示草地紋理或是草地狀況、風及天氣狀況、使用的 球桿、桿底角度等的訊息。處理器28可紀錄並組合語音 訊息及擊球位置資訊、時間、球洞資訊等。 紀錄於記憶體30中之資訊，例如擊球資訊及附隨的 資訊（例如時間、擊球次數、球洞/球場辨識、語音訊息 等）可經由無線收發機72或是連接器20傳送至外部裝置 (例如個人電腦、遊戲機等）。可自動規律地實施傳送， 或是在高爾夫玩家打高爾夫的時間中不斷傳送。如此則容 許高爾夫玩家有效地管理他的/她的分數及相關資料。處 理器28亦可在打球時經由無線收發機72即時傳送目前位 置至外部裝置。外部裝置可設置於高爾夫車上，以監控共 同行進之高爾夫玩家之目前位置。高爾夫球場經營者可藉 由自各高爾夫球車上的外部裝置接收資訊，而監控全部高 爾夫玩家之目前位置。 可更新儲存於記憶體30中之高爾夫球場資訊，例如 ，當新的高爾夫球場開張時，現有的高爾夫球場被重建時 ，或高爾夫球場資訊改變時。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇 使用纜線經由無線收發機72或是連接器20獲得新的資訊 ，處理器28更新記憶體30之內容。 處理器28亦控制經由無線收發機72及連接器20之 雙向的通訊及資料傳送。處理器28亦實施對於記憶體30 之直接或是藉由控制記憶體驅動機36之經由無線收發機 72及連接器20接收的資料、計算的資料、判定的資訊、 使用者輸入資訊等之讀出及寫入。取決於將讀出或是寫入 -20- 200942302 之資料類型，讀出/寫入操作可自動實施，或是根據自使 用者輸入裝置18接收的使用者命令實施。 根據本發明之一實施例，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10 亦可包含計步器模組80，以提供高爾夫玩家計步器功能。 計步器模組8 0可集成於處理器2 8中，如圖2所示。計步 器模組8 0根據加速計產生的偵測信號偵測及紀錄步數。 使用者資訊（例如體重及步伐長度）可設定並儲存於記憶 Q 體3 0中，使計步器模組80根據計入的步數及使用者資訊 計算使用者燃燒的卡路里量。回應使用者輸入裝置18接 收之使用者命令，或在攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10之計步 器模式中，步數及卡路里量可顯示於顯示器16上，如圖 5A所示。 根據本發明之一實施例，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10 具有數種可選擇的（例如，使用使用者輸入裝置18自顯 示器16上所顯示的選單螢幕作選擇）操作模式。舉例而 〇 言，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備ίο具有輔助高爾夫玩家的自 動導航模式；手動導航模式，容許使用者手動選擇高爾夫 球場、球洞、目標等；設定模式；資料刪除模式；資料通 訊模式；計步器模式；指南針模式；以及保持模式。攜帶 式高爾夫導航設備10可具有其他模式。 在自動導航模式中，對高爾夫玩家有助益的資訊自動 顯示顯示器16上，如上述。攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10可 藉由在擊球位置之前或是在各次擊球之後，操作使用者輸 入裝置18，而在記憶體30中紀錄高達1〇〇〇次的擊球/球 -21 - 200942302 位置及附隨的資訊。亦可顯示飛越距離及擊球次數。在手 動導航模式中，可顯示地理區域列表供使用者手動選擇， 然後，可顯示選定區域中之高爾夫球場列表或是高爾夫球 場索引，供使用者更進一步選擇。 在設定模式中，可選擇距離的單位（公制系統或是按 碼計數）、自動或是手動球洞偵測、顯示螢幕之對比度、 語言等。在資料刪除模式中，可刪除使用者輸入資料，例 如使用者指定的位置資料、喜愛的球場列表、語音訊息等 。應注意者爲，當日期改變時，既然資訊不再有效，可自 動刪除今日之旗竿位置資料。 在資料通訊模式中，可自外部來源接收並儲存今曰之 目標、位置資訊等。又，可傳送紀錄的資料至外部裝置。 在計步器模式中，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10顯示（ 今曰）步數及使用者由該步數所燃燒之卡路里量，如上述 在保持模式中，回應使用者輸入裝置18之操作，顯 U 示器顯示衛星狀態、追蹤衛星的數目、各信號之強度、版 本資訊、目前位置（緯度及經度）等。 在指南針模式中，攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10顯示指 向顯示器1 6之北方的指向性形狀（例如箭頭或是三角形 )，例如圖5B所示。係由（具有傾斜補償之）目前方位 及攜帶式高爾夫導航設備之目前位置計算北方的方向 〇 圖6爲根據本發明之一實施例，例示協助高爾夫玩家 -22- 200942302 使用攜帶式高爾夫導航設備ίο之方法之流程圖。在使用 電源開關14開啓攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10之後， GPS/GNSS接收器40開始接收GPS/GNSS信號（102)， 且處理器28開始處理GPS/GNSS信號，以獲得日期 '時 間、目前位置（緯度及經度）、高度、移動方向、速度等 。自接收的GPS/GNSS信號計算攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10 之目前位置（1 04 )。一但判定目前位置（緯度及經度） φ ，則處理器自動搜尋儲存於記憶體30中之高爾夫球場資 訊，以尋找相符的高爾夫球場（目前位置座落在其具有之 緯度及經度範圍之內）（1 06 )。緯度及經度範圍可由最 大及最小座標値指定。可在顯示器1 6上顯示相符的高爾 夫球場之名稱。 若找不到具有包含目前位置之緯度-經度範圍之相符 的高爾夫球場，或是自動搜尋中斷，則自儲存於記憶體30 中之資料獲得並顯示包含目前位置之預定地理區域（街道 〇 區域、區域、轄區、州、郡、城市、地區等）之名稱。 當握持攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10之使用者進入球場 (進球場或是出球場），則自動偵測搜尋並顯示儲存於記 憶體30中之資訊。開始搜尋儲存於高爾夫球場資訊中的 發球場地資訊（其緯度及經度範圍）。發球場地資訊可爲 位置（緯度及經度）及預定半徑，稱爲發球圈。當攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備10之目前位置進入發球圈的範圍內時’ 判定目前發球場地。然後，當自GPS/GNSS信號計算的目 前位置進入發球圈（亦即，離發球場地中心之預定半徑） -23- 200942302 時，自動判定目前球洞（108)。計算自目前位置至球洞 中之選定目標之距離（110)。取決於球洞及設定，選定 目標可爲草地之前緣（或是中心）或是彎曲。例如，在長 形球場中，可計算至多數個選定目標之距離。 使用方向感測器52偵測攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1 0之 方位。亦使用加速計54偵測攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1 0之 傾斜。藉由偵測的傾斜來補償攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1 0 之偵測的方位，以判定精確的目前方位（1 12 )。根據攜 ❹ 帶式高爾夫導航設備10之精確的目前方位來判定至選定 目標之方向（114)。亦可計算至另一目標之距離及方向 、（若有存在之）最接近之障礙物、且/或（若有存在之 )彎曲。 在顯示器16上顯示目前球洞、選定目標之指示（圖 像且/或字母）、至選定目標之距離、及至選定目標之方 向（116)。使用指向選定目標之指向性形狀（例如箭頭 )在顯示器上圖像化顯示至各個選定目標之方向。不用接 U 收使用者命令就可即時自動計算並顯示至選定目標之距離 及方向。此外，不用接收使用者命令，或是回應使用者命 令或是選擇亦可即時自動計算並顯示至另一目標、障礙物 、且/或彎曲之距離及方向（118)。 根據本發明之一實施例，可根據攜帶式高爾夫導航設 備1〇及高爾夫球場資訊，自動切換目標。舉例而言，對 於具有彎曲且/或障礙物之長形球洞而言，其位置資訊係 儲存於記憶體中做爲中間目標。各中間目標具有各自之優 -24- 200942302 先權。例如’當高爾夫玩家在發球場地中時，可自動·顯示 指示及至具有第一優先權的中間目標（例如彎曲之策略位 置，或是最接近的障礙物）之距離，如圖4A所示。然後 ’當目前位置來到與中間目標差不多的預定位置時，中間 目標可自動切換成下一或最後目標，例如，草地中心，如 圖4B所示。與中間目標差不多的預定位置可由離草地中 心一預定距離來指定。此種目前目標之自動選擇/切換可 ^ 由使用者之手動操作覆蓋。然而，根據本發明之另一實施 例’顯示器16可顯示包含多數個目標及對應的方向及距 離之球洞資訊，例如圖4E所示。顯示之目標個數係取決 於顯示器16之尺寸。 根據本發明之一實施例，記憶體30包含用於語音引 導訊息之音頻資料，可輸出通知至選定目標之距離且/或 至障礙物之距離之語音信號（120)以引導高爾夫玩家。 若自動或是手動改變目標，語音通知亦因而改變。既然高 〇 爾夫玩家不用察看攜帶式高爾夫導航設備ίο，則能輔助順 暢且快速的高爾夫活動。此外，亦可通知用以操作攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備10之引導，例如，鼓勵使用者藉由按壓 按鈕紀錄擊球位置。 圖7爲根據本發明之一實施例，紀錄擊球/球位置資 料之流程圖。經由使用者輸入裝置18接收使用者命令（ 例如按壓按鈕）（130)，且回應使用者命令而在記憶體 中紀錄擊球位置（亦即，目前位置）（132)。亦可一起 紀錄相關資訊。相關資訊可爲球洞資訊、日期及時間、擊 -25- 200942302 球次數等。擊球次數可包含罰桿數。此外，可將自紀錄擊 球位置至目前位置之距離即時顯示爲飛越距離（134)。 更進一步’若攜帶式高爾夫導航設備10包含語音輸 入裝置22’相關資訊可爲音頻資料的形式。如圖8所示， 使用者語音訊息係經由語音輸入裝置接收（140)，並將 對應的音頻資料記錄於記憶體上（142)。使用此種語音 紀錄功能，高爾夫玩家能夠不用使用使用者輸入裝置18 打字或是麻煩的捲動顯示螢幕紀錄，就能紀錄資訊，例如 天氣、草地狀況、粗度、風向、使用者之姿勢、桿底角度 等。此種音頻資料亦與擊球位置或是目前位置一起紀錄。 亦可藉由操作使用者輸入裝置18而非連帶於特定的擊球 位置來啓動語音紀錄功能。可使用記憶體驅動機36將擊 球/球位置資料及音頻資料儲存於記憶體30中之儲存媒體 當使用者結束一個球洞且進入下一球洞之發球場地附 近時，以類似方式自動偵測下一（現在成爲目前）球洞， 且在顯示器上自動顯示球洞資訊。例如’根據本發明之一 實施例，在自動導航模式中’當自目前位置至目前球洞之 草地中心之距離等於或是少於預定距離（例如5 0碼）時 ，處理器28開始搜尋下一球洞之發球場地（發球圈）之 位置。發球圈可由中心之位置（緯度-經度座標）及半徑 之長度指定。若在發球場地搜尋模式下’攜帶式高爾夫導 航設備1〇進入下—球洞之發球圈其中之一個’處理器28 自動辨識下一球洞，並將球洞資訊顯示在顯示器16上° -26- 200942302 既然處理器28會在攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1〇(即高爾夫 玩家）抵達下一球洞之前完成搜尋發球圈，則可實現沒有 延遲的下一球洞資訊之自動偵測及顯示。若高爾夫玩家剛 結束之球洞爲球場的最後一個球洞（例如，第9洞），則 自記憶體30搜尋並顯示同一球場之第一球洞。 根據本發明之一實施例，電源爲開啓時，可經由無線 收發機或是連接部其中之一個，定期或是不斷傳送目前位 φ 置至外部裝置。例如，外部裝置可爲能夠顯示球洞分佈圖 之攜帶式個人電腦、個人資料助理（PDA)、視頻遊戲機 、手機等，以顯示及監控高爾夫玩家之各成員之目前位置 。外部裝置可爲另一攜帶式高爾夫導航設備。此外，儲存 於記憶體3 0中之資料（選定資訊，例如擊球位置、分數 、及相關資訊）亦可經由無線收發機或是連接器傳送至外 部裝置。 根據本發明之一實施例，如圖9所示，經由無線收發 〇 機或是連接部其中之一個接收高爾夫球場資訊，而更新高 爾夫球場資訊（150)，且更新儲存於記憶體30中之高爾 夫球場資訊（152)。此外，今日目標位置，例如由高爾 夫球場經營者設置之當天之旗竿位置，或是使用者選定目 標可經由無線收發機或是連接部輸入接收（154) ’並儲 存於記憶體3 0中（1 5 6 ) ’以供高爾夫導航期間使用。此 資訊可儲存於記億體3 0之外部記憶體3 4中。 圖10爲可從選單螢幕選擇之攜帶式高爾夫導航設備 1 〇之計步器模式之操作流程圖。首先’接收及儲存使用者 -27- 200942302 資訊（例如體重及步伐長度）於記憶體30中（160)。由 加速計54偵測攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1 0之傾斜及加速度 (1 62 )，且根據加速計產生之偵測信號計算並紀錄步數 (1 64 )。根據步數及儲存於記憶體中之使用者資訊計算 並紀錄使用者燃燒的卡路里量（166)。根據加速計54產 生之偵測信號更新步數及燃燒的卡路里量。回應經由使用 者輸入裝置接收之使用者命令而在顯示器16上顯示步數 及卡路里量（168)。計步器模式之顯示器16之一範例係 例示於圖5A。可從計步器模式選擇指南針模式，或從選 單螢幕直接選擇。指南針模式之顯示器之一範例係例示於 圖5B。包含方向感測器52及加速計54的感測器模組50 使攜帶式高爾夫導航設備1 〇提供計步器功能及指南針功 能。 已就數個較佳實施例描述本發明，但變更、排列、改 型、及各種代換等效物仍落在本發明之範圍內。亦應注意 者爲，有許多實現本發明之方法及設備之方法。因此，後 附之申請專利範圍應解釋爲包含全部的該等變更、排列、 及各種代換等效物於本發明之真實精神及範圍內。 【圖式簡單說明】 本發明係以範例而非限制的方式繪示，在附圖中，相 似參考標號表示相似元件，其中： 圖1A-1D爲根據本發明之一實施例，顯示攜帶式高爾 夫導航設備之外觀之一範例之槪略圖。 -28- 200942302 圖2爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示攜帶式高爾 夫導航設備之方塊圖。 圖3爲根據本發明之一實施例，顯示儲存於外部記億 體且/或攜帶式高爾夫導航設備之儲存媒體中之資訊範例 之列表。 圖4A及4B爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示示出 表示至目標之方向之箭頭，目標之指示（圖像），自目前 ❹ 位置至目標之距離，及球洞資訊及目前時間。 圖4C及4D爲根據本發明之一實施例，當旋轉攜帶式 高爾夫導航設備時，槪略顯示在顯示器上顯示之至選定目 標之方向（箭頭）如何保持指向目標。 圖4E爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示示出球洞 中之多數個目標之顯示器之另一範例。 圖4F爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示容許高爾 夫玩家登錄球/擊球位置之顯示器螢幕之範例。 〇 圖5A爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示爲計步器 模式之顯示器螢幕之範例。 圖5B爲根據本發明之一實施例，槪略顯示爲指南針 模式之顯示器螢幕之範例。 圖6爲根據本發明之一實施例，顯示協助高爾夫玩家 使用攜帶式高爾夫導航設備之方法之流程圖。 圖7-9分別爲根據本發明之一實施例，使用攜帶式高 爾夫導航設備顯示紀錄擊球/球位置，紀錄語音訊息，及 更新高爾夫球場資訊之方法之流程圖。 -29- 200942302 圖ίο爲根據本發明之一實施例，顯示操作攜帶式高 爾夫導航設備之操作範例之流程圖。 【主要元件符號說明】 10:攜帶式高爾夫導航設備 12 :本體 1 4 :電源開關 1 6 :顯示器 18 :使用者輸入裝置 20 :連接器（連接部） 22 :語音輸入裝置 24 :音頻輸出裝置 2 6 :電源 28 :處理器 3 0 :記憶體 32 :內部記憶體 34 :外部記憶體 3 6 :輔助記憶體驅動機 3 8 :儲存媒體 40 ： GPS/GNSS 接收器 42 :內部天線 5 0 :感測器模組 52 :方向感測器 5 4 :加速計 -30- 200942302200942302 VI. Description of the invention: [Technical Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a portable golf navigation device (handheld terminal device), It can provide navigation information to golfers on the golf course using Global Positioning System (GPS) / Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals. And a method to assist golfers in using the portable golf navigation device. ❹ [Prior Art] Conventionally, Golfers will accompany golf players, And use the golf course information to guide the player. however, Nowadays, the type of golf has changed. There are many people playing golf without the caddy. therefore, It is difficult for golf players to get golf course information. And move smoothly along the hole, This will cause delays in the activity. Slowly moving golf players can also interfere with other golf players. 数 Several types of portable navigation for golf have been proposed. E.g, Japanese Patent Application Publication No. (JPA) H05 - 1 903 5. H10-113415, And 2006- 1 3 664 No. 1 describes a golf navigation device that uses GPS satellites to measure and display the distance between the current position and the position of the flagpole (the hole); JPA 2004-105350 describes an off-board vehicle system. It can also be used on golf courses. And showing the absolute direction of the hole position; JPA 2003-3 39929 describes a golf navigation device, Its record hitting position, And display the activity history of the golf player; JPA 2004-54469 describes a server-based golf information system. Among them, Golf Guide -5- 200942302 can obtain information from the Internet. Also known as, Some golf courses have transmission stations and antennas for transmitting golf course information (such as the hole/flag position of the day). Golf course information can be received by a receiver mounted on the golf car. For the convenience of golfers, These portable navigation devices use the hole/flag position on the grass as the displayed target position. however, These ball/flag locations will change periodically as the golf course is managed. therefore, Golf course information must be updated frequently. therefore, The golf course must have equipment to generate and update the location of the hole/flag. This makes the golf course time consuming and costly. In addition, The hole/flag position information must be registered in the portable navigation device by the golf player or the course operator. Further, a golf course in a mountainous area where mobile phones or internet signals are very difficult to receive, Portable navigation devices may not be able to get hole/banner information or hole information. In addition, In order to record the hitting position in a particular hole, Golf players often have to manually enter current hole information into these portable golf navigation devices. It must also be operated by the user. Enter a specific command to calculate the distance to the target location. therefore, Using a portable golf navigation device is still time consuming. It is not as convenient as it is expected to assist in smooth and efficient golf activities. In addition to the score, Some golfers also save information records every time they hit the ball. Such as weather and hair conditions, Grass texture, etc. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention provide a portable golf navigation device and a method for assisting a golf player to use the device. The portable device includes a processor; a memory, Used to store the Gower-GPS/GNSS receiver, For receiving GPS/GNSS modules, A direction sensor and an accelerometer are included; a user input device, Used to receive a user command, . The direction sensor detects the orientation of the device, Accelerometer detection and acceleration. Forming a processor to enable the portable golf guide to receive the current location of the GPS/GNSS signal computing device; The distance to the selected target in the hole; According to the current orientation of the detected device; Determine the direction based on the current orientation of the device; And display an indication of the selected target, To the selected target The direction of the selected target. The processor uses the detected tilt compensation, Get the current orientation of the device. This portable golf navigation device does not need to receive an indication of the selected target automatically when it is used. To select ❹ and to the direction of the selected target. You can use the pointing to the selected target to graphically display the direction to the selected target on the display. If the current position calculated based on the golf GPS/GNSS signal stored in the memory enters a predetermined radius of the center of a hole, This portable golf navigation is currently a hole in the hole. The hole information can be displayed based on the golf stored in the memory. The hole information contains the hole number, The ball and at least one target of the current hole. When the current location is within one of the predetermined distances of the grassland center, Portable Gore Golf Navigation Stadium Information; signal; a sensing display portion; And the operation of the device to measure the distance of the device according to the distance from the current position and the inclination determination to the selected target, And the position of the target to be detected can be the distance of the target, Pointing shape, : Field information, The equipment from the stadium is automatically determined. Entering the current hole, the navigation device can start searching for the stored golf course information in 200942302 to find the location information of the serving site of the next hole. The portable golf navigation device can also be based on the current location detected and the golf course information stored in the memory. The automatic determination device is located in the golf course. The portable golf navigation device searches for a golf course that matches the stored golf course information (which has a latitude range and longitude range in which the current location is located). If you can't find a matching golf course or a search break, The portable golf navigation device can display the name of the predetermined geographical area in which the front position of the destination is located. The portable golf navigation device responds to user commands. Recording the position of the shot and optional information in the memory, The distance from the recorded hitting position to the current position is automatically displayed as a fly-by distance. The portable golf navigation device can further include a wireless transceiver and a connection unit. Both are coupled to the processor. The transceiver transmits wireless signals to the external device, And receiving wireless signals from an external device, The connection provides two-way communication with an external device. The portable golf navigation device can receive new golf course information via one of the wireless transceivers or the ◎ connection. And update the golf course information stored in the memory. The portable golf navigation device can instantly transmit the detected current location to the external device via the wireless transceiver. And transmitting the selected information stored in the memory to the external device via one of the wireless transceiver or the connection unit. The portable golf navigation device may further comprise a voice input device for receiving the user's voice message. To record the voice message on the memory as -8- 200942302 audio data. The memory of the portable golf navigation device can also store audio data as a voice guidance message. And the device can further include an audio output coupled to the processor, The audio output unit outputs a voice signal that notifies the distance to the selected target and the distance to the obstacle. The portable golf device can receive the specified target information from the user via the user input device. And calculate the distance to the user-specified target, And display the distance on the display. 0 Portable golf equipment can include a pedometer module. Detecting and recording steps based on the detection signal generated by the accelerometer, Calculate the amount of calories burned based on the number of steps and user information stored in the memory. And responding to user commands received via the user input device, The number of steps and the amount of calories are displayed on the display unit. In another embodiment of the present invention, A method of assisting a golfer in using a portable golf navigation device includes (a) receiving GPS/GNSS signals from a satellite from a GPS/GNSS receiver, (b) calculating the current position of the device based on the received 〇GPS/GNSS signals, (c) calculate the distance from the current location to the selected target in the hole, (d) using a direction sensor to detect the orientation of the device, (e) using the accelerometer to detect the tilt of the device' (f) by using the detected tilt compensation to detect the azimuth, And determine the current position of the device, (g) determining the direction to the selected direction based on the current orientation of the device ' and (h) displaying the indication of the selected target 'the distance to the selected target' on the display portion and the direction to the selected target. You can use the directional shape pointing to the selected target to graphically display the direction to the selected target. By searching for golf courses that match the stored golf course information -9- 200942302 (which has the latitude and longitude range in which the current location is located), The current golf course can be automatically determined based on the current location. If you can't find a matching golf course or a search break, The name of the predetermined geographic area in which the current location is located is displayed. When the current position calculated from the GPS/GNSS signal enters the predetermined radius of the center of the field of a hole, This hole is automatically determined to be the current hole. The hole information can be displayed based on the golf course information stored in the memory. The hole information contains the hole number, Standard hole number, And at least one goal of the current hole. When the current position enters within a predetermined distance from the center of the grass of the front hole, You can start searching for stored golf course information. Find out where the next hole is. User commands can be received via a user input device. And in response to the user command, the hitting position and optional related information are recorded in the memory. From the recorded hitting position to the current position (ie, The distance of the next hit position can be automatically displayed as the fly-by distance. New golf course U information can be received via a wireless transceiver or connection. The golf course information stored in the memory can be updated accordingly. The current location can be instantly transferred to an external device via a wireless transceiver or a connection. The selected information stored in the memory can also be transmitted to the external device via the wireless transceiver or the connection unit. The user voice message can be received via a voice input device of the portable golf navigation device. The corresponding audio data can be recorded on the memory. In addition, The memory can store audio material for voice guidance messages. And the voice signal that will be output, The distance to the selected target and the distance to the obstacle -10- 200942302 The specified target information can be received from the user via the user input device. And calculate the distance from the current location to the user-specified target, And display the distance on the display. In an embodiment of the invention, This method also provides a golfer's step-by-step function. Detection and recording steps based on the detection signal generated by the accelerometer, Calculate the amount of calories burned based on the number of steps and user information stored in the memory, The number of steps and the amount of calories are displayed on the display unit in response to a user command received via the user input device. [Embodiment] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to some preferred embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention, Many specific details are set in advance. however, It is obvious to those skilled in the art that The invention may be implemented without some or all of the specific details. In other cases, The well-known processing steps and/or construction will not be described in detail. This will not unnecessarily obscure the invention. 1A-1D are diagrams in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, The left side view of the portable golf navigation device 1 is displayed separately. Front side map, Right and rear views. The portable golf navigation device 10 can also be referred to as a handheld golf navigation terminal or a golf GPS. As shown in Figures 1A-1D, The portable golf navigation device 10 has a body 12, Power switch 14, Display 16, And the user inputs the device 18. According to an embodiment of the invention, The portable golf navigation device 1 (the body 12) can be about 40-50 mm wide. -11 - 200942302 is about 70-80 mm long, It is about 20-30 mm thick. The size can be smaller or larger. however, Preferably, The size of the portable golf navigation device is suitable for holding in one hand (or "hand palm"). And/or can be carried in a pocket. Display 16 can be a liquid crystal display (LCD). In order to have good visibility in bright sunlight, Preferably, it is a black and white display. however, Display 16 can be a color LCD. User input device 18 can include buttons or buttons. To enter a command; Scroll through the screen; Change the item to be displayed; Select from the display items and so on. User input device 18 can have different shapes and compositions. As shown in Figure 1B. The portable golf navigation device 10 also has a connector (connecting portion) 20, It can be provided with an external device (such as a portable game console) via a cable (such as a USB cable). personal computer, Two-way communication with other information processing devices. The portable golf navigation device 10 can also have a voice input device 22' such as a microphone. To input and record the voice message of golf players; And an audio output device 24, For example, a speaker. Portable Golf Navigation Device 1 The power supply 26 can be a dry battery. As shown in Figure 1D, Or a rechargeable battery. If you use a rechargeable battery, The USB connector also provides a power connection. To charge the battery. The internal structure of the portable golf navigation device 10 (eg, a circuit board, processor, Memory sensor, Antennas, etc.) are not shown in Figures 1A-1D. 2 is an embodiment of the present invention, A block diagram of the portable golf navigation device 10 is shown. as shown in picture 2, The portable golf navigation device 10 includes a processor 28, Memory 30, a GNS/GNSS receiver 40 having an internal antenna 42 Sensor module 50, And user interface 200942302 60. The portable golf navigation device ι〇 can also include a wireless transceiver 72 and a connection (connector) 20, Both are coupled to the processor 28, The wireless signal is transmitted to and from the external device by transmitting a wireless signal. The wireless transceiver can include an internal antenna 74. As shown in Figure 2, 'memory 30 can enclose internal memory 3 2, For example, random access memory (RAM), And the external record billion body 34, For example, flash memory (FROM). The memory 30 can also include an auxiliary memory driver 36 〇 , And storage media 3 8, For example, a memory card. The memory drive unit 36 writes the data to the storage medium 38' and reads the data from the storage medium 38. The external memory 34 stores golf course information and other information. For example, Golf Course Information includes the number of each hole in each course of the golf course name, The number of pars per hole, Center coordinates (latitude and longitude), The approaching (front) edge of each grass of each hole (predetermined target), And away from (back) edges, And the coordinates of the pitching ground of each hole. The center of the grass can be the center of gravity from the grassland area. Golf course information can include obstacles in each hole. 碍 Obstacle (mound, pond, river, tree, The coordinates of the bushes, etc. The curved coordinates of each hole, And the coordinates of the boundary between the flat fairway and the rough fairway. The coordinates of the target (area) can be the closest edge. Or the focus of the region. Golf course information is updatable. Memory 30 typically stores fixed (preloaded) data and is variable (new or updated) data. In addition, User-determined target information, such as today's flagship location from an external source, The coordinates manually input by the user through the user input device 18, etc. It can also be stored as a variable material. Figure 3 is a diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, An example of information of the external memory 34 and/or the storage medium 38 stored in the memory 30 - 13 - 200942302 is displayed. It should be noted that The memory 30 does not have to store all the information listed in Figure 3. Additional information not listed in Figure 3 can be stored. According to an embodiment of the invention, The memory 30 contains a predetermined geographical area, E.g, One country (Japan, Korea, etc.), a state (California, Florida, Xia Wei, etc.) or a region (Northern California, Golf course information for all golf courses in Southern California, etc. So that the user can use the device before, There is no need to obtain golf course information from an external source such as the Internet. The GPS/GNSS receiver 40 is coupled to the processor 28, And receive GPS/GNSS signals from GPS/GNSS satellites. The GPS/GNSS receiver 40 included in the internal antenna 42 is disposed within the body 12 of the portable golf navigation device 1A. The portable golf navigation device 10 also uses other GNSS satellites. Such as the Galileo positioning system, Global Navigation System (GLONASS), Satellite based argumentation system (SBAS), etc. The sensor module 50 is coupled to the processor 28, A direction sensor 52 and an accelerometer 54 are included. The sensor module 50 can be a 6-axis sensor (3 axes for direction, 3 axes for acceleration). The direction sensor 52 detects the current orientation of the portable golf navigation device 10, The accelerometer 54 detects the tilt and acceleration/movement of the portable golf navigation device 1 . The sensor module 50 can output separate detection signals to the processor 28. The user interface 60 includes a display 16 that is generally disposed on the front side of the portable golf navigation device 10, User input device 18, Voice input device 22, And an audio output device 24, As shown in Figure 1B. however, Some -14- 200942302 some buttons or buttons, Or other input/output devices can be placed on the side of the stomach-carrying navigation device 10. The user interface 60 allows the user (golf player) to enter a command, Or operating the portable golf navigation device 10 via the user input 18, E.g, Start a specific function, Select a specific mode of operation, A voice message or the like is recorded via the voice input device 22. The processor 28 automatically and/or implements various computing and control memories 30 based on user commands received from the user input device 18, Display 16, And the operation of the audio output device 24. The processor 28 also calculates the orientation from the signals output by the sensor module 50, tilt, Acceleration, etc. The processor 28 calculates the current location of the portable golf navigation device 1 based on the GPS/GNSS signals received via the GPS/GNSS receiver 40, The processor 28 can automatically search for and determine the golf course in which the portable golf navigation device 10 is located. For example, The processor 28 searches for a golf course that matches the stored golf course information (which has a latitude range and longitude range in which the current location is located). After searching for the data stored in the memory 30, No matching golf course can be found. Or search for interruptions, Processor 28 can then display the name of the geographic area in which the device is located. The geographic area can be a zone, county, Jurisdiction, city, Hey. The processor 28 is also based on the detected current location and the golf course information stored in the memory 30. Search and determine the current hole in the golf course. For example, After determining the current golf course, The starting hole is automatically detected and displayed. When the current position calculated by the GPS/GNSS signal enters the predetermined radius of the center of the field of the hole, Processor -15- 200942302 28 can automatically determine the current hole. Can also automatically display the hole number, The current standard number of holes, And the current time. In addition, The processor 28 can enter a predetermined distance at the current location (e.g., 50 yards from the center of the grass in the current hole, Start searching for stored golf course information. In order to find the venue for the next hole. Processor 28 calculates the distance from the current location to the selected target within the current hole. Based on the current location and the golf course information stored in the memory 30, The target can be automatically selected by the processor 28 based on the settings of the portable golf navigation device 10 (preset or user specified). E.g , At present, the grass of the hole is near the edge. If the hole has two or more grasses, Then the golf player can choose one of them. And the selected grass can be displayed with additional instructions (for example, "R" to indicate the right grass. Use "L" to indicate the left grass, etc.). The selected target can be the closest obstacle, The strategic position of the bend, The center of the grass, etc. In addition, The user can manually select the desired target (user-specified target) using the user input device 18. E.g, By entering the location information (latitude and longitude) of the target. E.g, The user can set the flag position of the day by operating the button/button of the user input device 18. Obstacle away from the edge and so on. The processor 28 automatically calculates the distance from the current location to the user-specified target. The distance is displayed on the display 16. The processor 28 also determines the current orientation of the portable golf navigation device 1 based on the signals generated by the direction sensor 52 and the accelerometer 54. In general, In order to determine the exact orientation of the device using a directional sensor (such as a magnetic sensor or gyroscope), The device must be level. However, '-16-200942302 golf players have difficulty fixing the golf navigation device to a level relative to the surface. Especially when the golf course is ups and downs. therefore, According to an embodiment of the invention, The tilt of the portable golf navigation device 1 detected by the accelerometer 54 compensates for the orientation detected by the direction sensor 52. Get the exact current position. The sensor module 50 allows the accurate current orientation to be obtained without the tilt (non-horizontal) of the portable golf navigation device 10. Once the current orientation of the accurate golf 0 of the portable golf navigation device 10 is determined, Processor 28 then calculates the direction from the current location to the selected target. An indication of the selected target is displayed on display 16 The distance to the selected target, And to the direction of the selected target. For example, In Figure 1B, The selected target is displayed on the display 16 ("F" indicates the front edge of the grass of the hole), The distance to the selected target ("360Y"), And to the direction of the selected target. As shown in Figure 1B, The direction to the selected target can be graphically displayed on the display 16 using a directional shape (e.g., an arrow pointing to the selected target). Other information can also be displayed. For example, the hole number ("1H" means the first hole), The number of standard poles ("P4" means the number of pars is 4), And current time ("8: 3 0"). FIG. 4A schematically shows another example of the display 16, It shows the arrow pointing to the bend, Bend indication (image), And the distance from the current position to the bend, And hole information and current time. Similarly, Figure 4B shows the display 16, It shows an arrow indicating the direction to the center of the grass. Direction of the grass center (cross) (image), And the distance from the current location to the grassland centre, And hole information and current time. In the example of Fan-17-200942302 of FIG. 4B, 'When the user (golf player) rotates the portable golf navigation device 10 in a clockwise direction (or when the player holding the portable golf navigation device 10 itself rotates in a clockwise direction) ), The arrow will rotate in a clockwise direction on display 16 to keep pointing to the selected target. As shown in Figure 4C. Similarly, When the user (golf player) rotates the carry-on golf navigation B in the counterclockwise direction 10 (or when the player holding the portable golf navigation device 10 itself rotates in the counterclockwise direction), The arrow will rotate counterclockwise on the display 16. Keep pointing to the selected target, As shown in Figure 4D ^. that is, The arrow that represents the selected target acts like a compass to the selected target. According to an embodiment of the invention, Most of the targets can be displayed on display 16. As shown in Figure 4E. In this example, Show hole information, The hole information contains the hole number (2H), Standard number of poles (PAR4), And the number of shots (1 st ), To the left side of the grassland and the remaining distance, To the left side of the grass front and the remaining distance, And the direction of the bend and the remaining distance. By operating the user input device, You can switch the display 'for example' © to switch to the manual hole selection screen. Or show the information on the right hole. Since it is useful for golfing (such as the representation of selected targets, Distance to the selected target, To the direction of the selected target, And other hole information) is automatic calculation/judgment, And displayed on the display 16 'Golf players do not have to enter the user command each time to see the information. Therefore, the 'portable golf navigation device 10 assists in smooth and efficient golf activities, Without delay. In addition, According to an embodiment of the invention, The memory 30 is further stored with audio information of the voice guidance message -18- 200942302. E.g, The distance to the selected target can be output via the audio output device 24, As a voice message for notification distance, It can also be displayed on the display 16. Since the player does not have to look at the portable golf navigation device, it can further assist in smooth and efficient golf activities. The processor 28 can also respond to user commands. Recording the hitting position in the memory 30 (i.e., Ball position), And optional related materials. E.g, 0 The golf player can operate the user input device 18 (by pressing a button or a button). Take the record hit/ball position. The processor 28 records the current position when the button/press is pressed, And the current time (time stamp) is calculated from the received GPS/GNSS signal. You can also count and record the number of shots together. Figure 4F shows an example of a display screen that allows a golfer to log in to the ball/bat position during the second shot. By operating the user input device 18 and selecting a command, the user can cancel the location registration ("cancel") or change the number of shots ("count"). E.g, By pressing the button corresponding to the "count" command, You can increase the number of shots once. The selected information is recorded in the memory 30. The processor 28 can continuously calculate and update the current location. And instantly display the distance from the recorded hitting position to the current position. When the golf player reaches the next hitting position (ie, When the ball is dropped,) This distance is the flying distance. By using the recorded hitting position, The portable golf navigation device 10 can calculate and record the flying distance (range) of each shot. In addition, The golf player uses the voice input device 22, The voice message is recorded in the memory 30 as an audio material. E.g, Golf players can -19- 200942302 records indicate grass texture or grass conditions, Wind and weather conditions, The club used, A message such as the angle of the sole. The processor 28 can record and combine the voice message and the hitting position information, time, Hole information, etc. Recording information in memory 30, For example, hitting information and accompanying information (such as time, Number of shots, Hole/court identification, Voice messages, etc. can be transmitted to an external device via a wireless transceiver 72 or connector 20 (eg, a personal computer, Game consoles, etc.). The transfer can be carried out automatically and regularly, It is also transmitted continuously during the time when the golf player plays golf. This allows the golf player to effectively manage his/her scores and related information. The processor 28 can also instantly transfer the current location to the external device via the wireless transceiver 72 while playing. The external device can be placed on the golf cart. To monitor the current position of golf players who are traveling together. Golf course operators can receive information from external devices on each golf cart. And monitor the current position of all golf players. The golf course information stored in the memory 30 can be updated. E.g , When the new golf course opens, When the existing golf course is rebuilt, Or when the golf course information changes. Portable golf navigation device 1〇 Use the cable to obtain new information via the wireless transceiver 72 or the connector 20, The processor 28 updates the contents of the memory 30. The processor 28 also controls bidirectional communication and data transfer via the wireless transceiver 72 and the connector 20. The processor 28 also implements data received by the wireless transceiver 72 and the connector 20 directly or by controlling the memory drive 36 of the memory 30, Calculated data, Judgment information, The user inputs and writes information and the like. Depending on the type of data that will be read or written -20- 200942302, The read/write operation can be performed automatically, Or based on user commands received from the user input device 18. According to an embodiment of the invention, The portable golf navigation device 10 can also include a pedometer module 80. To provide golf player pedometer function. The pedometer module 80 can be integrated in the processor 28. as shown in picture 2. The pedometer module 80 detects and records the number of steps based on the detection signal generated by the accelerometer. User information (such as weight and pace length) can be set and stored in the memory Q body 30. The pedometer module 80 is caused to calculate the amount of calories burned by the user based on the number of steps counted and user information. Responding to user commands received by user input device 18, Or in the pedometer mode of the portable golf navigation device 10, The number of steps and the amount of calories can be displayed on the display 16. As shown in Figure 5A. According to an embodiment of the invention, The portable golf navigation device 10 has several options (for example, The user input device 18 is used to select the operating mode from the menu screen displayed on the display 16. For example, 〇言, The portable golf navigation device ίο has an automatic navigation mode for assisting the golf player; Manual navigation mode, Allow users to manually select golf courses, Hole, Goal, etc. Setting mode Data deletion mode; Data communication mode; Pedometer mode; Compass mode And keep mode. The portable golf navigation device 10 can have other modes. In the automatic navigation mode, Information that is helpful to golfers is automatically displayed on display 16, As above. The portable golf navigation device 10 can be used before the hitting position or after each shot. Operating the user input device 18, In the memory 30, the hit/ball-21 - 200942302 position and accompanying information are recorded up to 1 time. It can also display the flying distance and the number of hits. In the manual navigation mode, A list of geographic regions can be displayed for the user to manually select. then, A list of golf courses in the selected area or a golf course index can be displayed. For the user to choose further. In the setting mode, The unit of distance can be selected (metric system or by code count), Automatic or manual hole detection, Display the contrast of the screen, Language, etc. In the data deletion mode, User input data can be deleted. For example, user-specified location data, Favorite course list, Voice messages, etc. It should be noted that When the date changes, Since the information is no longer valid, The flagship location data of today can be deleted automatically. In the data communication mode, Receive and store future goals from external sources, Location information, etc. also, The recorded data can be transferred to an external device. In the pedometer mode, The portable golf navigation device 10 displays the number of steps (in this case) and the amount of calories burned by the user by the number of steps, As mentioned above in the hold mode, Responding to the operation of the user input device 18, Display U display shows satellite status, Track the number of satellites, The strength of each signal, Version information, Current position (latitude and longitude), etc. In compass mode, The portable golf navigation device 10 displays a directional shape (e.g., an arrow or a triangle) pointing north of the display 16. This is shown, for example, in Figure 5B. Calculating the direction of the north from the current position of the current orientation and portable golf navigation device (with tilt compensation) 〇 Figure 6 is an embodiment of the present invention, Illustrating a Golf Player -22- 200942302 A flow chart of a method of using a portable golf navigation device ίο. After the portable golf navigation device 10 is turned on using the power switch 14, The GPS/GNSS receiver 40 begins receiving GPS/GNSS signals (102), And processor 28 begins processing GPS/GNSS signals, To get the date 'time, Current location (latitude and longitude), height, Direction of movement, Speed, etc. The current position of the portable golf navigation device 10 is calculated from the received GPS/GNSS signal (104). Once the current position (latitude and longitude) φ is determined, The processor automatically searches for the golf course information stored in the memory 30. Look for a matching golf course (current location is within its latitude and longitude range) (1 06). The latitude and longitude range can be specified by the largest and smallest coordinates. The name of the matching golf course can be displayed on the display 16. If a golf course with a latitude-longitude range containing the current position is not found, Or automatically search for interrupts, Then, the data stored in the memory 30 is obtained and displayed in a predetermined geographical area including the current location (street area, region, Jurisdiction, State, county, city, The name of the area, etc.). When the user holding the portable golf navigation device 10 enters the stadium (either into the stadium or out of the stadium), The search is automatically detected and the information stored in the memory 30 is displayed. Start searching for information on the course (the latitude and longitude range) stored in the golf course information. The information on the venue can be location (latitude and longitude) and a predetermined radius. Called the tee. When the current position of the portable golf navigation device 10 enters the range of the teeing circle, the current venue is determined. then, When entering the service circle from the current position calculated from the GPS/GNSS signal (ie, When the scheduled radius of the center of the stadium is -23- 200942302, The current hole (108) is automatically determined. Calculate the distance from the current position to the selected target in the hole (110). Depending on the hole and setting, The selected target can be the front edge (or center) or curved of the grass. E.g, In the long course, The distance to most selected targets can be calculated. The orientation sensor 52 is used to detect the orientation of the portable golf navigation device 10. An accelerometer 54 is also used to detect the tilt of the portable golf navigation device 10. Compensating for the detected orientation of the portable golf navigation device 10 by detecting the tilt, To determine the exact current position (1 12 ). The direction to the selected target is determined based on the precise current orientation of the carrying golf navigation device 10 (114). Can also calculate the distance and direction to another target, (if there is one) the closest obstacle, And/or (if any) bends. Displaying the current hole on the display 16, An indication of the selected target (image and/or letter), Distance to the selected target, And to the direction of the selected target (116). Use a directional shape (such as an arrow) pointing to the selected target to graphically display the direction to each selected target on the display. The distance and direction to the selected target can be automatically calculated and displayed in real time without receiving a user command. In addition, No need to receive user commands, Or respond to user commands or choices and automatically calculate and display them to another target in real time, Obstacle, And / or the distance and direction of the bend (118). According to an embodiment of the invention, It can be based on portable golf navigation equipment and golf course information. Automatically switch targets. For example, For long holes with curved and/or obstructions, The location information is stored in the memory as an intermediate target. Each intermediate target has its own superiority -24- 200942302. For example, 'When a golf player is in the field, Automatically display the indication and to an intermediate target with a first priority (eg, a strategic position for bending, Or the closest obstacle, the distance, As shown in Figure 4A. Then ‘when the current position comes to a predetermined position similar to the intermediate target, The intermediate target can be automatically switched to the next or final target. E.g, Grassland center, As shown in Figure 4B. The predetermined position, which is similar to the intermediate target, can be specified by a predetermined distance from the grass center. This automatic selection/switching of the current target can be overridden by the user's manual operation. however, In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, display 16 can display hole information including a plurality of targets and corresponding directions and distances. This is shown, for example, in Figure 4E. The number of targets displayed depends on the size of the display 16. According to an embodiment of the invention, The memory 30 contains audio material for voice guidance messages. A voice signal (120) notifying the distance to the selected target and/or the distance to the obstacle may be output to guide the golf player. If you change the target automatically or manually, Voice announcements have also changed. Since the players don’t have to look at the portable golf navigation device ίο, It can assist smooth and fast golf activities. In addition, The guidance for operating the portable golf navigation device 10 can also be notified. E.g, Users are encouraged to record the hitting position by pressing the button. Figure 7 is a diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, A flow chart of the record of the hit/ball position. Receiving a user command (eg, pressing a button) via the user input device 18 (130), And recording the hitting position in the memory in response to the user command (ie, Current location) (132). It is also possible to record relevant information together. Related information can be hole information, Date and time, Hit -25- 200942302 Ball times, etc. The number of shots can include the number of penalties. In addition, The distance from the recorded hitting position to the current position can be instantly displayed as the fly-by distance (134). Further, if the portable golf navigation device 10 includes the voice input device 22', the related information may be in the form of audio material. As shown in Figure 8, The user voice message is received via the voice input device (140). The corresponding audio data is recorded on the memory (142). Use this voice recording feature, The golf player can scroll through the display screen without using the user input device 18 to type or trouble. Can record information, Such as weather, Grassland conditions, roughness, wind direction, User's posture, Bottom angle, etc. This audio material is also recorded along with the hitting position or current position. The voice recording function can also be activated by operating the user input device 18 instead of being associated with a particular shot position. The memory driver 36 can be used to store the ball/ball position data and audio data in the storage medium in the memory 30. When the user ends a hole and enters the field of the next hole, Automatically detect the next (now become current) hole in a similar way, The hole information is automatically displayed on the display. For example, 'in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, In the automatic navigation mode, 'when the distance from the current position to the center of the grass of the current hole is equal to or less than the predetermined distance (for example, 50 yards), Processor 28 begins searching for the location of the field (the tee) of the next hole. The tee can be specified by the center position (latitude-longitude coordinates) and the length of the radius. If in the field search mode, the portable golf navigation device enters the lower-one of the tee of the hole, the processor 28 automatically recognizes the next hole. And display the hole information on the display 16 ° -26- 200942302 Since the processor 28 will complete the search for the tee circle before the portable golf navigation device 1 (ie, the golf player) arrives at the next hole, Automatic detection and display of the next hole information without delay can be realized. If the golfer just finished the hole is the last hole in the course (for example, The 9th hole), Then, the memory 30 searches for and displays the first hole of the same course. According to an embodiment of the invention, When the power is on, Can be via a wireless transceiver or one of the connections, Periodically or continuously transfer the current bit φ to the external device. E.g, The external device can be a portable personal computer capable of displaying a hole pattern, Personal Data Assistant (PDA), Video game console, Mobile phones, etc. To display and monitor the current location of each member of the golf player. The external device can be another portable golf navigation device. In addition, Information stored in memory 30 (selected information, Such as the hitting position, Score, And related information) can also be transmitted to an external device via a wireless transceiver or a connector. According to an embodiment of the invention, As shown in Figure 9, Receiving golf course information via one of the wireless transceivers or the connection unit, And update the golf course information (150), The golf course information (152) stored in the memory 30 is updated. In addition, Today’s target location, For example, the flagship position of the day set by the golf course operator, Alternatively, the user selected target may be received (154)' via the wireless transceiver or the connection input and stored in memory 30 (1 5 6 )' for use during golf navigation. This information can be stored in the external memory 34 of the billion body. Figure 10 is a flow chart showing the operation of the pedometer mode of the portable golf navigation device 1 that can be selected from the menu screen. First, 'receive and store users -27- 200942302 information (such as weight and pace length) in memory 30 (160). The accelerometer 54 detects the tilt and acceleration of the portable golf navigation device 10 (1 62 ), The number of steps (1 64) is calculated and recorded based on the detection signal generated by the accelerometer. The amount of calories burned by the user is calculated and recorded based on the number of steps and user information stored in the memory (166). The number of steps and the amount of calories burned are updated based on the detection signal generated by the accelerometer 54. The number of steps and the amount of calories (168) are displayed on display 16 in response to a user command received via the user input device. An example of a display 16 of the pedometer mode is illustrated in Figure 5A. The compass mode can be selected from the pedometer mode. Or choose directly from the menu screen. An example of a compass mode display is illustrated in Figure 5B. A sensor module 50 including a direction sensor 52 and an accelerometer 54 provides the portable golf navigation device 1 with a pedometer function and a compass function. The invention has been described in terms of several preferred embodiments, But change, arrangement, Modification, And various substitution equivalents are still within the scope of the invention. It should also be noted that There are many ways to implement the methods and apparatus of the present invention. therefore, The scope of the patent application attached is to be construed as including all such changes, arrangement, And various substitution equivalents are within the true spirit and scope of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention is illustrated by way of example and not limitation. In the drawing, Like reference numerals indicate like elements. among them: 1A-1D are diagrams in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, A thumbnail showing an example of the appearance of a portable golf navigation device. -28- 200942302 FIG. 2 is an embodiment of the present invention, A block diagram showing the portable golf navigation device is shown. Figure 3 is a diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, A list of examples of information stored in a storage medium of an externally recorded and/or portable golf navigation device is displayed. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing an embodiment of the present invention, The arrow shows the arrow indicating the direction to the target. Target indication (image), From the current ❹ position to the target distance, And hole information and current time. 4C and 4D are diagrams in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, When rotating a portable golf navigation device, The display shows how the direction (arrow) displayed on the display to the selected target remains pointing. 4E is an embodiment of the present invention, Another example of a display showing a plurality of targets in a hole is shown. 4F is an embodiment of the present invention, An example of a display screen that allows a golf player to log in to the ball/bat position is shown. 〇 Figure 5A is an embodiment of the present invention, This is an example of a monitor screen that appears as a pedometer mode. FIG. 5B is an embodiment of the present invention, An example of a monitor screen that appears as a compass mode. Figure 6 is a diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, A flow chart showing a method of assisting a golf player in using a portable golf navigation device. 7-9 are respectively an embodiment of the present invention, Use the portable golf navigation device to display the record hit/ball position, Record voice messages, And a flow chart of the method of updating golf course information. -29- 200942302 Figure ίο is an embodiment in accordance with the present invention, A flow chart showing an example of the operation of the portable golf device. [Main component symbol description] 10: Portable Golf Navigation Device 12 : Ontology 1 4 : Power switch 1 6 : Display 18: User input device 20: Connector (connecting part) 22 : Voice input device 24 : Audio output device 2 6 : Power supply 28 : Processor 3 0 : Memory 32: Internal memory 34 : External memory 3 6 : Auxiliary Memory Driver 3 8 : Storage media 40 : GPS/GNSS Receiver 42 : Internal antenna 5 0 : Sensor module 52: Direction sensor 5 4 : Accelerometer -30- 200942302
60 :使用者介面 7 2 :無線收發機 74 :內部天線 80 ·‘計步器模組60 : User Interface 7 2 : Wireless Transceiver 74 : Internal Antenna 80 · ‘Pedometer Module