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Mobile phone system and method for self-caddyMobile phone system and method for self-caddy description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080058125, Mobile phone system and method for self-caddy. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
PRIORITY CLAIM TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001]This application claims priority of and incorporates by reference U.S. Patent Application No. 60/824,277 filed Aug. 31, 2006 entitled "GPS-Enabled Mobile Phone Application System for Golfers to Self-Caddy," by inventor Frank Nguyen. TECHNICAL FIELD [0002]This invention relates generally to mobile phones, and more particularly, but not exclusively, provides a system and method to enable golfers to self-caddy using a mobile phone. BACKGROUND [0003]Golfing requires precision execution of every stroke play. Reading the accurate yardage of every stroke, selecting the right club for play based on one's ability and statistics are essential for a golfer. Some of these critical decisions or help come from a golfer's assistant, such as a caddie. In reality, a caddie is only available for tour professional players or at expensive golf clubs. In most cases, golfers rely on themselves. [0004]Accordingly, a new system and method are needed that enable self-caddying. SUMMARY [0005]Mobile phones have become more of a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) for the average person, performing more advanced tasks than just simply making and receiving phone calls. Among the new advanced technologies enabled for mobile phones is built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) chipset into the mobile phone. Combining this GPS capability with other available technology in the mobile device such as Internet connection via mobile wireless network, digitized global map, and the community-driven Internet website, such a mobile phone software application can be developed to help thousands of global golfers to improve their game on and off the golf course. The key is the ability to pin point the exact location of every golf ball at rest during the game play, relatively to the digitized location (longitude and latitude) of every hole of the golf course. The data then can be stored, analyzed, and utilized intelligently by the system to enable golfers to improve their game. [0006]In an embodiment, a method comprises: determining a stroke location of a golfer using global positioning system data received by a mobile phone carried by the golfer; determining a hole location; calculating a difference between the two determined locations; determining a club to use based on the difference; and presenting the determination of club. [0007]In an embodiment, a mobile phone comprises a global positioning system chipset; a hole engine; a distance engine; a club recommendation engine; and a club presentation engine. The global positioning system chipset determines a stroke location of a golfer. The hole engine determines a hole location. The distance engine, which is communicatively coupled to the chipset and the hole engine, calculates a difference between the two determined locations. The club recommendation engine, which is communicatively coupled to the distance engine, determines a club to use based on the difference. The club presentation engine, which is communicatively coupled to the club recommendation engine, presents the determination of club. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0008]Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the following figures, wherein like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the various views unless otherwise specified. [0009]FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a network system; [0010]FIG. 2 is a flow diagram illustrating data flow of the system; [0011]FIG. 3 is an example screenshot of a main menu of the system; [0012]FIG. 4 is a table of client/server command mapping; [0013]FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a database of the system; [0014]FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of self-caddying; [0015]FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a search club by name function; [0016]FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a search club by geocode function; [0017]FIG. 9 is an example screen shot of a golf club found screen; [0018]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a get club info function; [0019]FIG. 11 is an example screenshot of a golf club info screen; Continue reading about Mobile phone system and method for self-caddy... 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