WO2008038668A1

WO2008038668A1 - Golf club loss prevention device

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Publication number: WO2008038668A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/068687
Authority: WO
Inventors: Akira Hara; Yoshikazu Itami
Original assignee: Akira Hara; Yoshikazu Itami
Priority date: 2006-09-28
Filing date: 2007-09-26
Publication date: 2008-04-03
Also published as: JP2008079965A

Abstract

A golf club loss prevention device with reduced malfunction. An RF-ID module (4) is fitted to the grip (9) of each golf club (8, 45) invertedly received in the device. An antenna (31) connected to an RF-ID reading unit (22) and communicating with the RF-ID modules (4) by electromagnetic wave is installed in a golf bag (5) near its bottom part where the grip (9) of each invertedly received golf club (8) is received.

Description

Specification

Golf club loss prevention device

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a golf club loss prevention device that can prevent a golf club stored in a golf bag from being lost.

Background art

Conventionally, as these golf club loss prevention devices, an RF—ID tag in which ID, which is identification information unique to each golf club stored in a golf bag, can be read in a non-contact manner by electromagnetic waves, A main device having an RF—ID reader is attached to the handle of the golf bag, and the IDs of RF—ID tags attached to all golf clubs stored by the main device are read and registered, and registered. There is one that prevents a golf club from being lost by issuing an alarm when the ID cannot be read (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Patent Document 1: Specification of US Patent 6967563

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0004] However, in the apparatus of Patent Document 1, the RF-ID tag provided in the golf club to be read stored in the golf bag and the reading from the outside of the golf bag are mainly performed. Other golf clubs, particularly golf club shafts, may be interposed between the golf clubs, and many of these golf club shafts are mostly made of metal. If the RF—ID tag is interposed between the main unit and the RF—ID tag, the RF—ID tag cannot be read satisfactorily. Therefore, the golf club to be read is stored in the golf bag. In many cases, malfunctions that generate alarms occur! /, And! /.

[0005] The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and can more reliably read the RF ID tag provided in each stored golf club, thereby reducing malfunctions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a non-ray golf club loss prevention device. Means for solving the problem

In order to solve the above problems, a golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:

RF—ID modules 4 and 44, which are provided in each golf club 8, 45 and 55 stored in the golf bag 5 and 5 ′ and which can transmit the stored identification information (chip ID) using electromagnetic waves. RF—ID reading means (reading units 22, 27) for reading identification information stored in the RF—ID modules 4 and 44;

Identification information storage means (nonvolatile memory 21, storage club ID table) for storing identification information of the RF ID modules 4, 44 provided in all the golf clubs 8, 45, 55 stored in the golf bag 5; ,

Collating means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20, ID collating process) for collating the identification information read by the RF—ID reading means with the identification information stored in the identification information storing means;

On the condition that the collation result by the collation means is inconsistent, notification means (sounder 26) for notifying the loss of the golf clubs 8, 45, 55;

A golf club loss prevention device for preventing loss of golf clubs 8, 45, 55 stored in an inverted manner in a bottomed cylindrical golf bag 5, 5 ′,

The RF—ID modules 4 and 44 are provided in the grip portions 9 of the golf clubs 8, 45, and 55 that are stored in an inverted manner, and the golf clubs that are stored in the grip portions 9 of the golf clubs 8, 45, and 55 that are stored in an inverted manner Antennas (coil antennas 31, 53, 54) that are connected to the RF—ID reading means and communicate with the RF—ID modules 4, 44 by electromagnetic waves at positions near the bottom of the bags 5, 5 ′. It is characterized by providing.

This feature greatly increases the possibility of other golf club shafts between the RF—ID modules 4, 44 and antennas of each stored golf club 8, 45, 55. Therefore, the RF-ID module provided in each stored golf club can be read more reliably, and therefore a golf club loss prevention device with few malfunctions can be provided. [0007] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 2 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1,

The RF-ID modules 4 and 44 are provided at the grip end of the grip portion 9, and the antennas (coil antennas 31, 53, 54) are provided at the bottom of the golf bag 5, 5 ′. It is a feature.

According to this feature, the distance between the RF—ID module 4, 44 and the antenna can be made extremely small, and the shaft of another golf club is interposed between the RF—ID module 4, 44 and the antenna. Therefore, the RF-ID module 4, 44 can be read more reliably, and a golf club loss prevention device with fewer malfunctions can be provided.

[0008] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 3 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1 or 2,

The RF-ID module 4, 44 force is characterized in that the grip part 9 is detachable.

According to this feature, even if the golf clubs 8, 45, 55 are changed, the RF-ID modules 4, 44 can be easily replaced with the changed golf club.

[0009] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 4 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to any one of claims;! -3.

The RF-ID module 4 has a convex portion 4 'that can be inserted into a vent hole 10 formed in the end surface of the drip end, and has an outer shape similar to the outer shape of the grip end. It is a feature.

According to this feature, the RF—ID module 4 can be easily attached and detached, and the use of the golf club can be prevented as much as possible from being damaged by these RF—ID modules.

[0010] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 5 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to any of claims;! To 4,

Time measuring means (RTC23) for measuring a predetermined time interval, and reading by the RF ID reading means (reading units 22, 27) every time the predetermined time interval is measured by the time measuring means. And control means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20) for controlling to perform collation by the collation means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20, ID collation processing).

According to this feature, reading power intermittently can suppress the power consumption of the apparatus and reduce the consumption of the battery 25.

[0011] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 6 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to any one of claims;! -5.

The mode setting means (mode switching switch 13) for setting the storage mode and the play mode, and when the storage mode is set, the verification means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20, ID verification processing) determines that there is a mismatch. When the storage mode control (S4 to S13, Sb4 to Sbl 5) is carried out, the notification means (sounder 26) performs notification when the play mode is set. Play mode control (Sp;! To Sp24) that performs notification by the notifying means when it is determined that the matching means does not match when it is determined that the putters 45 and 55 have been returned. , Sql ~ Sq 20), and control means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20). According to this feature, for example, in the play where a golf club is frequently extracted from a golf bag, by setting a play mode, notification is not performed unless a predetermined matching condition is satisfied! / While it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience of being notified each time a golf club is removed, if it is not in play as in a clubhouse, a storage mode is set so that the golf club Since the notification is performed every time the sample is extracted, the golf club can be prevented from being stolen by a third party.

[0012] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 7 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to claim 6,

The identification information storage means (non-volatile memory 21, storage club ID table) is used for identification information (chip ID) of the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 provided in the putters 45 and 55 stored in the golf bags 5 and 5 '. ) For storing the putter identification information storage section (Nol storage area of the storage club ID table)

The control means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20) is stored in the pattern identification information storage unit. In particular, the RF-ID reading means (reading units 22 and 27) once read by the RF-ID reading means is used as the predetermined collation condition.

According to this feature, matching is performed in response to the putter being stored at the end of play in each hole, so it is possible to almost certainly recognize the loss of a golf club for each hole, and the effect on the progress of play. Can be minimized.

[0013] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 8 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to claim 7,

The control unit (control microcomputer (MPU) 20) is stored in the putter identification information storage unit (Nol storage area of the storage club ID table)! /, And has the identification information power RF-ID reading means ( The error notification is performed by the notification means (sounder 26) when a predetermined time (sampling elapsed time) elapses after the reading unit 22, 27) stops reading. RU

According to this feature, if the putter itself is misplaced or if the RF ID module 4, 44 of the putter cannot be read due to some influence, it can be recognized that the verification is not performed.

[0014] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 9 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to any of claims;! To 8,

The RF—ID module 44 provided in at least the putter 55 stored in the golf bag 5 ′ is an active type RF—ID module that can be operated by the built-in battery 64.

According to this feature, even when the putter is not stored in a golf bag but stored in a putter storage box of a golf card, the RF-ID module provided in the putter has a relatively large communication distance and is active. Since it is a type RF—ID module 44, identification information (chip ID) can be read.

[0015] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 10 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to any one of claims;! -5.

The RF—ID module 44 on the putter 55 stored in the golf bag 5 ' A storage detection means (light sensor 65) for detecting the storage of the putter in the putter storage box 51 of the bag 5 'or the golf cart 50 is provided, and the battery 64 including the RF-ID module can be operated. Active RF—ID module 44, and the active RF—ID module 44 provided in the putter 55 transmits identification information (chip ID) based on the detection of storage by the storage detection means. And

The identification information storage means (non-volatile memory 21, storage club ID table) is a pattern identification information storage unit for storing identification information of the RF-ID module 44 provided in the putter 55 stored in the golf bag 5 '. (Nol storage area of the stored club ID table), and when transmission of identification information stored in the putter identification information storage unit is received from the active RF-ID module 44 provided in the putter 55 The RF—ID reading means (reading unit 27) reads (Sql 5) and the matching means (control microcomputer (MPU) 20, ID collation processing) performs collation.

According to this feature, when identification information is received from the active RF—ID module 44 provided in the putter, it is sufficient to perform reading and verification, so the power consumption of the device (main device 1 ′) can be reduced. This can greatly reduce battery consumption.

[0016] A golf club loss prevention device according to claim 11 of the present invention is the golf club loss prevention device according to claim 10,

The storage detection means comprises an optical sensor 65, and detects the storage when the external light is not detected by the optical sensor 65.

According to this feature, even if the putter 55 is accidentally pulled out during the play, it can be prevented from being unnecessarily read and verified because it is detected that the putter 55 has been removed and stored. When the putter is stored halfway, it can be avoided that reading and verification are not performed without the storage being detected.

Brief Description of Drawings

FIG. 1 is a partially broken perspective view showing an overall image of a golf club loss prevention device according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing how the RF-ID module is attached in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA showing the positional relationship between the RF-ID module and the antenna module in the golf bag in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the main device in the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a golf club loss prevention device according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 shows (a) a time setting table (b) showing a configuration of a storage club ID table storing IDs of RF-ID modules in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the main device of the golf club loss prevention device in the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the main device of the golf club loss prevention device in the first embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a golf cart on which a golf bag to which a golf club loss prevention device according to a second embodiment is applied is mounted.

FIG. 10 is a partially broken perspective view showing a state of attachment of the RF-ID module 44 used in the second embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a golf bag to which a golf club loss prevention device according to a second embodiment is applied and a putter storage box in which the putter is stored.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a golf club loss prevention device according to a second embodiment.

Yes

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the main device of the golf club loss prevention device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the main device of the golf club loss prevention device according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a golf bag to which a golf club loss prevention device according to another modification is applied.

Explanation of symbols

1 Main unit

1 '' Main unit

2 Connection cable Antenna module RF — ID module,

Cylindrical case Bottom member, Bottom member Grip part 0 is

1

2 LED

3 Mode switching 5 Sound emission part

6 Battery case cover 0 MPU

1 Non-volatile memory 2 Reading unit 3 Rear-no-relay-Power supply circuit 5

6 Sunda

7 Reading Unit 1

0

1

2 44 RF—ID module

50 Gonoref Kart

51 putter storage box

52a Connection cable

52b Connection cable

64 button battery

65 Light sensor

66

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0019] Examples of the present invention will be described below.

Example 1

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a golf bag 5 to which the golf club loss prevention device of Embodiment 1 is applied.

First, as shown in FIG. 1, the golf club loss prevention device of Example 1 is a golf bag.

5 is connected to the main device 1 via the connection cable 2 to be hung on the outer peripheral side surface near the upper opening of the cylindrical case 6 constituting the golf bag 5 to form the bottom of the golf bag 5. The antenna module 3 is mainly composed of a circular plate inserted and arranged so as to be inscribed in the bottom member 7.

[0022] The antenna module 3 is a circular resin plate that does not shield radio waves. Inside the antenna module 3, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the golf club 8 stored in the golf bag 5 and the putter are arranged. 45 grips 9 Passive RF—ID module mounted on 9 grip ends A coil antenna 31 arranged in a concentric spiral for carrying out non-contact data communication with electromagnetic wave 4 by electromagnetic waves is incorporated, and the coil antenna 31 is connected to the main device 1 via the connection cable 2. Electrically connected to! /

[0023] As shown in Fig. 2, the RF-ID module 4 used in this example has a convex portion 4 'at the center, which is very similar to a ball marker used in green, and has an outer diameter. It has a disk shape that is almost the same as the diameter of the grip end, and the RF-ID module 4 can be easily installed by inserting the convex part 4 'into the vent hole 10 formed in the grip end. It can be attached to the grip end of the grip part 9 and the RF—ID module 4 can be easily removed. The RF-ID module 4 has a disk shape that combines the outer shape with the outer shape of the grip end. The outer shape force of the grip end. For example, if the shape is a square, hexagonal polygon, or ellipse, The external shape of the RF—ID module 4 may be similar to that.

[0024] The RF-ID module 4 is made of resin that does not block radio waves, as with the antenna module 3. The RF-ID chip 42 is mounted on one side of the RF-ID module 4 as shown in FIG. In addition, an inlet 40 in which a concentric spiral coil antenna 41 is formed is incorporated.

The RF-ID chip 42 used in this embodiment is built in the antenna module 3 and an ID storage unit (not shown) that stores a chip ID that is identification information unique to each RF-ID chip 42. It incorporates a power circuit (not shown) that rectifies the electromotive force generated in the coil antenna 41 by receiving electromagnetic waves from the coil antenna 31. The chip ID stored in the ID storage unit is The passive RF—ID chip 42 can transmit using the power rectified by the circuit.

Further, the RF-ID chip 42 is equipped with a random transmission circuit, and even when a plurality of RF-ID modules 4 are present in the readable area of the same reader, these random transmission circuits This makes it difficult for individual RF—ID chips 42 to transmit these chip IDs at the same time by transmitting chip IDs at the transmission timing based on random numbers generated in the random transmission circuit. By avoiding collision caused by transmission, multiple RF—ID chips 42 in the readable area The group ID can be read.

As described above, in this embodiment, the RF-ID module 4 is shaped like a ball marker so that it can be attached to the grip ends of the golf clubs 8 and the putter 45. This is shown in FIG. As shown in Fig. 3, the antenna module 3 arranged on the upper surface of the bottom member 7 and the RF ID module 4 and the antenna module 3 attached to these grip ends can be made very close to each other. RF—Because it is possible to prevent obstacles that interfere with communication between the ID module 4 and the antenna module 3, specifically, other golf clubs 8 made of metal or the shaft of the putter 45, etc. Although the present invention is not limited to this, usually, many of the bottom members 7 are made of a resin that does not shield electromagnetic waves, so that they are formed below the bottom member 7. The portion, it is from the outside of the golf bag 5 to be stuck the antenna module 3! /,.

Here, the main device 1 used in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. As shown in FIG. 4, the appearance of the main device 1 of this embodiment is a square box shape. In front of it, a display unit consisting of the liquid crystal display device 11 is provided, and the operation LED 12 is used to notify that it is in operation, and the maintenance mode and play mode are switched. Mode switching switch 13 that is operated when turning on / off the power

In FIG. 4, 15 is a sound emitting part for outputting a notification sound to the outside, and 16 is a battery case cover for removing the battery 25.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main device 1 of the present embodiment includes the coil antenna 31 in addition to the liquid crystal display device 11, the operation LED 12, the mode switching switch 13, and the main switch 14. The reading unit 22 connected by the connection cable 2 and reading each RF—ID module 4, and the ID of the RF—ID module 4 mounted on each golf club 8 and putter 45 shown in FIG. 6 are stored. The storage club ID table (Fig. 6 (a)) and the time setting table (Fig. 6 (b)) are stored, and the time information at that time can be output and set externally. And a power supply circuit 24 having a timer count function, a power supply circuit 24 for boosting the DC power supplied from the battery 25 loaded in the main device 1 and supplying the boosted power to each part of the main device 1. Facing the club 15 Like And a sounder 26 that outputs various warning sounds and a control microcomputer (MPU) 20 that controls the operation of each part by being connected to each part as shown in FIG. .

The control microcomputer (MPU) 20 is provided with a nonvolatile internal ROM for storing a control program in which the control contents executed by the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 are described. Work memory that can be used for processing, I / O ports for various data input / output, serial ports for data communication, etc. are provided, and the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 executes the control program. Various functions of the main device 1 are formed by controlling these connected parts.

Note that the reading unit 22 used in the present embodiment operates the RF-ID module 4 with respect to the RF-ID module 4 by outputting an electromagnetic wave having a predetermined frequency from the coil antenna 31. The chip ID stored in the RF-ID module 4 is read via these electromagnetic waves, and the read chip ID is output as digital data to the control microcomputer (MPU) 20. Has the function of

Here, the storage club ID table and the time setting table stored in the non-volatile memory 21 of this embodiment will be described. First, the storage club ID table of this embodiment has FIG. ), For each chip ID of the RF ID module 4 mounted on each golf club 8 and putter 45, each golf club including the putter on which the RF ID module 4 of the chip ID is mounted Type data and state data are stored in association with each other.

[0034] The type data is data indicating that the type data 1 is a putter 45, and the type data 0 is data indicating a golf club 8 other than the putter 45. The chip ID of the RF—ID module 4 attached to the putter 45, which is data 1, is stored as a No. 1 record.

[0035] In addition, the status data includes only the record of type data 1, that is, only the No. 1 record, and the other records are not stored. As the state data, “1” indicating the state in which the putter 45 is stored and “0” indicating the state in which the putter 45 is removed are updated and stored. RF attached to 45—When the chip ID of ID module 4 is read or cannot be read. In this case, by specifying the previous storage status with the status data, it is possible to determine whether the putter has been extracted or the putter has been returned (stored), as will be described later.

[0036] In addition, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the time setting table of this embodiment stores the time (number of seconds) set for the predetermined time A to C as each time type. Based on the time intervals stored in these time setting tables, the RF-ID module 4 is read.

[0037] Since each set time stored in the time setting table is stored in a rewritable nonvolatile memory 21, a predetermined change operation, specifically, both modes of the mode switching switch 13 are stored. In the setting mode that is activated by operating the mode switches at the same time, by selecting the “change setting time” menu from the setting menu displayed on the LCD 11, each setting time is set in units of 5 seconds. Settings can be changed

Yes

[0038] As these set times, the set time B is a time for determining the reading interval of the RF-ID module 4 in the storage mode as will be described later. Even if the golf club 8 or the putter 45 is extracted from the golf bag 5, the alarm is not performed until the set time B elapses at the maximum, and the theft may be overlooked. Determine the reading interval in play mode A shorter time than the set time A, for example, 10 seconds shorter than the set time A of 60 seconds, as shown in Fig. 6 (b). It is preferable to set.

In the present embodiment, the set time C is automatically set to a time that is one tenth of the predetermined time A and the fractional part is rounded down.

[0040] Hereinafter, the operation content of the main device 1 constituting the golf club loss prevention device of the present embodiment will be described based on the flowcharts shown in Figs.

In this embodiment, the chip ID of the RF-ID module 4 mounted on the putter 45 stored in the golf bag 5 and the golf club 8 stored in the golf bag 5 are previously mounted. The chip ID power of the RF ID module 4 is read by the reading unit 22 by performing the setting process described later and stored in the storage club ID table of FIG. 6 (a). ing.

[0042] First, when the main switch 14 is operated, the operation signal is input to the power supply circuit.

Then, power supply from the power supply circuit 24 to the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 is started, and the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 is reset by the power supply circuit 24 to start the control microcomputer (MPU) 20, and the processing shown in FIG. Is started.

[0043] By the activation, the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 performs the activation process of S1. Specifically, in the activation process, the operation confirmation and connection confirmation of each device that is connected! Are performed, and the activation confirmation sound is output from the sounder 26.

[0044] Then, after the start-up process is completed, the process proceeds to step S2, and a mode acceptance process is performed. In this mode acceptance process, the operation of the mode switching switch 13 is accepted for a predetermined time.

[0045] When the maintenance mode switch is selected and operated in this mode acceptance process, the maintenance mode is set and the process proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, when the play mode switch is selected and operated, Set the play mode and proceed to step S3. As the default setting, the maintenance mode is set in advance, and when the mode switching switch 13 is not operated for a predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S3 as the default maintenance mode is set.

[0046] Then, it is determined whether or not the mode set in step S3 is! /, And whether the mode is the maintenance mode or not. On the other hand, if the process is not in the maintenance mode, that is, if it is in the play mode, the process proceeds to A in FIG. 8 and the process of each step after Spl is performed.

[0047] First, each step after S4 in FIG. 7 performed in the maintenance mode will be described. The control microcomputer (MPU) 20 is set to a predetermined time B in the time setting table. After 10 seconds is set in the RTC23 timer, the process proceeds to step S5.

[0048] In step S5, it is determined whether the timer set in step S4 has timed up, specifically, whether or not there is a timer up output input from RTC23, and the timer is up. If there is no output input, proceed to step S6 to check if play mode is operated If there is no play mode operation, proceed to step S7 to determine whether there is a setting operation, and if there is no setting operation, return to S5 to perform steps S5 → S6 → S7 It becomes a standby state to monitor whether the timer is up, whether the play mode operation is performed, and whether the setting operation is performed.

[0049] When a play mode operation is performed in the standby state of S5 to S7, it is detected at the step of the operation force 6 and proceeds to A of Fig. 8, and processing in the play mode after Spl is performed. Become so.

[0050] When a setting operation is performed in the standby state of S5 to S7, the operation is detected in step S7 and proceeds to a setting processing routine (not shown), so that the putter 45 and other golf clubs The chip ID registration setting of the RF—ID module 4 installed in 8 and various setting time change settings can be implemented as described above.

[0051] Also, in the standby state of S5 to S7, if there is a timer up output input from RTC23, the occurrence of timer up due to the input is detected in step S5 and the process proceeds to step S8. Then, ID reading process is executed. Specifically, in the ID reading process, the putter 45 and the RF—ID module 4 of each golf club 8 stored in the golf bag 5 at that time are read, and each read ID is read out. Memorize temporarily.

[0052] Then, the process proceeds to step S9, and the chip ID read and temporarily stored in the ID reading process in step S8 is compared with the ID stored in the storage club ID table! All IDs stored in the stored club ID table are present in the temporarily stored read IDs (chip IDs) .In other words, it is determined whether or not all IDs match. If all golf clubs 8 and putters 45 are stored! /, It is determined that the golf club 8 and putter 45 are stored, and the process returns to the step S5 to shift to the standby state of S5 to S7. After proceeding to the step, the sounder 26 starts to output a predetermined theft alarm sound for notifying the theft of the golf club, and after performing the notification process for displaying the theft warning message on the liquid crystal display device 11, the step of S12 Go to and stop the notification To shift to the ground state.

[0053] In the notification stop operation waiting state of step S12, the notification stop operation, specifically, If any mode switching switch 13 is operated, it is determined that there is a notification stop operation, and the process proceeds to step S13. Theft report alarm sound output and theft warning message started in step S11. After the display of is finished, the process returns to the step of S5 to shift to the standby state of S5 to S7.

That is, in this embodiment, when the storage mode is set, the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 executes each step of S4-S 13 to set the predetermined time B. The RF 45 of the putter 45 and all the golf clubs 8 stored in the golf bag 5 and every golf club 8 are read at every time interval, and the pattern 45 and all the golf clubs 8 to be stored are read. Mounted RF—Checks against ID module 4 chip ID, that is, the ID stored in the stored club ID table, if the verification does not match, that is, there is an unread chip ID By issuing an alarm, it is informed that the putter ₄₅ or the golf club 8 has been removed from the golf bag 5 and stolen.

[0055] Next, the operation when the play mode is set will be described below. When the play mode is set, “No” is determined in step S3 described above. Proceeding to the Spl step, the control microcomputer (MPU) 20 first sets the time set to the predetermined time A in the time setting table, specifically 60 seconds, to the RTC23 timer, and then proceeds to the Sp2 step. To do.

[0056] In this Sp2 step, it is determined whether or not the timer set by Spl has a timer-up force, specifically, whether or not a timer-up output is input from RTC23, and the timer-up output is output. If there is no input, proceed to the Sp3 step to determine whether there is a storage mode operation.If there is no storage mode operation, proceed to the Sp4 step to determine whether the sampling elapsed time has reached the specified time. If the predetermined time has not been reached, the process returns to Sp2, and each step of Sp2 → Sp3 → Sp4 is performed to check whether there is a timer up, whether there is a storage mode operation, and whether the sampling elapsed time has reached the predetermined time. It will be in a standby state to monitor presence / absence.

[0057] When the storage mode operation is performed in the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4, the operation is detected in the step of Sp3, and the process proceeds to B of FIG. Processing is performed.

[0058] Also, in the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4, when the timer up output is input from the RTC 23, the occurrence of the timer up by the input is detected in the step of Sp2, and the process proceeds to the step of Sp9. Then, ID reading process is executed. Specifically, in the ID reading process, the putter 45 stored in the golf bag 5 at that time and the RF—ID module 4 of each golf club 8 are read, and each read ID is temporarily stored. Remember.

[0059] Then, proceeding to the SplO step, the ID stored as “1” as the type data in the stored club ID table in the temporarily stored ID, that is, the RF—ID module 4 attached to the putter 45 Whether the chip ID of the RF—ID module 4 mounted on the putter 45 is read or not is determined.

[0060] If the chip ID of the RF—ID module 4 attached to the putter 45 is not read, the process proceeds to the step of Spl l, and the status data stored in the stored club ID table at that time That is, the state data force S of the putter 45 corresponding to the record in which “1” is stored in the type data, and the power of “0” indicating the extraction state are determined.

[0061] In the determination, if the status data is "0", the note is in the extracted state at the previous reading, and the extracted state continues at the current reading. If the status data is `` 1 '' while determining and shifting to the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4, it proceeds to the Spl2 step, determines that a new pattern has been extracted, and enters the Spl3 step. After the status data is updated from `` 1 '' to `` 0 '', the time setting table is set to the predetermined time C! /, And the time that is set to C /! Instead, set the timer of RTC23, and then start measuring the elapsed sampling time, specifically the elapsed timer timer count (Spl 5), and shift to the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4.

[0062] That is, when the occurrence of extraction is specified, the reading interval time is changed to a predetermined time C that is 1/10 of the predetermined time A, so that the extracted putter is returned. And start counting the elapsed sampling time, It is possible to determine the force and the time that the elapsed time reaches the predetermined time.

[0063] On the other hand, in the SplO determination, if the chip ID of the RF—ID module 4 attached to the putter 45 is read, the process proceeds to the SplO force, et al. Spl6 step, and stored at that time. It is determined whether or not the state data stored in the club ID table, that is, “1” indicating the storage state of the state data of the pattern 45 corresponding to the record having “1” stored in the type data.

[0064] In this determination, if the status data is "1", it is assumed that the pattern 45 is in the storage state even during the previous reading, and the storage state continues during the current reading. If the status data is not `` 1 '', that is, if the status data is `` 0 '', the process proceeds to step Spl7 and a new pattern 45 is set. It is determined that a return (storage) has occurred, and the process proceeds to step Spl8, where the status data is updated from “0” to “1”, and the time measurement started in Spl 5 is terminated (Spl9).

[0065] Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sp20, and the ID read and temporarily stored in the ID reading process of Sp9 is compared with the ID stored in the storage club ID table! It is determined whether all IDs stored in a single table exist in the temporarily stored read IDs, that is, whether all IDs match (Sp21). If all golf clubs 8 are stored and return to the step of Spl, after setting the timer A for a predetermined time, the system shifts to the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4. After proceeding to the step of Sp22, the sounder 26 starts to output a predetermined loss notification sound for notifying the loss of the golf club, and after performing the notification process for displaying the loss prevention warning message on the liquid crystal display device 11, Go to step , The process proceeds to broadcast knowledge stop operation waiting state.

[0066] When the notification stop operation, specifically, the operation of the mode switching switch 13 of any mode is performed in the Sp23 step notification stop operation waiting state, it is determined that there is a notification stop operation. Proceed to the Sp24 step, and after finishing the output of the loss alarm sound and the loss warning message started at Sp22, return to the Spl step, set the timer A for the specified time, and then change Sp2 to Sp4. Enter standby mode. [0067] In addition, if the extracted putter 45 is left for some reason, for example, if the putter 45 itself is left in the green, the Sp20 ID verification process based on the return determination of the putter 45 will not be performed. Therefore, the main device 1 of this embodiment has a function of notifying the loss of the putter 45 itself. Specifically, when the putter 45 itself is lost, the Spl 5 Since the elapsed time that started timing in this step reaches the predetermined time, the arrival of these elapsed times to the predetermined time is detected in Sp4, and the process proceeds to Sp5 step. After starting the output of a predetermined error notification sound for notifying the non-return of the note indicating that it has not passed for a predetermined time, and performing the notification process for displaying the non-return warning message on the liquid crystal display device 11, the Sp Proceed to step 6 to shift to the notification stop operation wait state.

[0068] When the notification stop operation, specifically, the operation of the mode switching switch 13 in any mode is performed in the Sp6 step notification stop operation waiting state, it is determined that the notification stop operation is present. Proceed to the step of Sp7, and after finishing the error notification sound output and spatter non-return warning message started in Sp5, reset the timer count of the elapsed time timer and restart (Sp8), Sp2 If the putter 45 is not returned after the notification stop operation by returning to the standby state of Sp2 to Sp4, the predetermined error notification sound is output again. It becomes like this.

Example 2

[0069] Next, a golf club loss prevention device according to Embodiment 2 will be described. In Example 1, the golf club loss prevention device of Example 2 was composed of the main device 1 that can be attached to the golf bag 5 and the antenna module 3, so that the purchased golf bag 5 was replaced with a new one. While the golf club loss prevention device can be attached to the golf bag 5 as well, the golf club loss prevention device of the second embodiment exemplifies a form incorporated in the golf bag 5 ′. In the first embodiment, the same RF ID module 4 is mounted on the putter 45 and the golf club 8, whereas in the present embodiment, the RF ID module 44 mounted on the putter is installed. By using an active RF-ID module 44 with a battery, these putters 55 can be used for playing golf other than the golf bag 5 'as shown in FIG. Putter storage box 51 of the over preparative 50 Even when stored, the chip ID of the RF ID module 44 attached to the putter stored in the putter storage box 51 can also be read. Since these are the same as those in the first embodiment, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. The characteristic portions of the second embodiment, which are modifications from the first embodiment, will be described. ! / And explained below.

First, in the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the golf bag 5 to which the golf club loss preventing device of the second embodiment is applied and the golf cart 50 including the force putter storage box 51 are mounted. Thus, the putter 55 of the second embodiment can be stored in the golf bag 5 ′ or in the putter storage box 51 even if it is! /.

As shown in FIG. 10, the golf club loss prevention device of the present embodiment is built in the main device 1 ′ fixed to the outer periphery of the golf bag 5 ′ and the bottom member 7 ′ of the golf bag 5 ′. The passive antenna 53 and the active antenna 54 are connected to each other, and the passive antenna 53 and the active antenna 54 are connected to the main apparatus 1 ′ by connection cables 52a and 52b.

The passive antenna 53 used in the second embodiment is the same as the coil antenna 31 incorporated in the antenna module 3 used in the first embodiment. The RF ID mounted on the grip end of the golf club 8 other than the putter 55 is incorporated above the bottom member 7 'so that the chip ID can be read from the ID module 4, and the coil antenna As shown in Fig. 11, the chip ID transmitted from the active RF ID module 44 attached to the grip end of the putter 55 is located below the position 31 and within the diameter of the coil antenna 31. The active antenna 54 in the form of a coil for receiving a transmission wave that is tuned is incorporated, and the putter 55 is connected to the golf ball by the active antenna 54. Even when stored in the grayed 5 ', even if it is stored outside of putter storage box 51, it is configured to be able to receive radio waves from active RF- I D module 44! /, Ru.

First, the active RF ID module 44 used in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10. The active RF ID module 44 in the second embodiment is shown in FIG. The cap has a recess 60 that can be fitted to the grip end. In the same manner as in Example 1, an active RF-ID chip 61 is mounted on one side of the same and an inlet 63 in which a concentric spiral coil antenna 62 is formed. A button battery 64 for supplying operating power to the chip 61 is built in, and a cover 66 of the button battery 64 is provided at a portion corresponding to the bottom surface inside the recess 60. By using the power of the button battery 64 and transmitting a relatively strong radio wave, the distance from the active antenna 54 is relatively large compared to the passive RF-ID module 4. Specifically, the chip ID can be read even with a few meters, and the chip ID can be transmitted arbitrarily from the RF-ID module 44 side.

Yes

In addition, the active RF ID module 44 of the second embodiment incorporates an optical sensor 65 for detecting external light serving as a storage detection means in the present invention. When the detection output is input to the RF—ID chip 61 and the light detection output of the optical sensor 65 changes more than a predetermined value, that is, the putter 55 is removed from the golf bag 5 ′ or the putter storage box 51. The RF—ID module ₄₄ is configured to send (send) the chip ID itself when it is returned and returned.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, the main device 1 ′ of the second embodiment has almost the same configuration as that of the first embodiment. As a feature, the main device 1 ′ is connected to the passive antenna 53 by the connection cable 52a. In addition to the reading unit 22 connected and reading each RF—ID module 4, the RF—ID module 44 connected to the active antenna 54 via the connection cable 52b and attached to the putter 55 is read. It is configured with a reading unit 27.

Hereinafter, the operation content of the main device 1 ′ constituting the golf club loss prevention device of the second embodiment will be mainly described with respect to the changes from the first embodiment based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. Light

First, when the main switch 14 is operated, the control microcomputer (MPU) is activated as in the first embodiment, and the processing in FIG. 13 is started.

[0078] The steps Sbl and Sb2 in Fig. 13 are the same as the steps Sl and S2 in Fig. 7, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted. And in Sb3, the mode set at that time Is in the maintenance mode, and if it is in the maintenance mode, the processing of each step after Sb4 is performed. On the other hand, if it is not in the maintenance mode, that is, in the play mode, the process proceeds to C in FIG. Execute the process of each step after Sql.

[0079] The steps Sb4 and Sb5 in Fig. 13 performed in the maintenance mode are the same as the steps S4 and Sb5 in Fig. 7, that is, the predetermined time B is set in the timer in the step Sb4 and S b5 In this step, the timer up is monitored. If the timer up output is not input in step Sb5, the process proceeds to step Sb6 to determine whether there is reception on the active antenna 54. If there is no reception, the process proceeds to step Sb8 to check whether or not there is a play mode operation. If there is no play mode operation, proceed to step Sb9 to determine whether there is a setting mode operation.If there is no setting mode operation, return to Sb5, and step Sb5 → Sb6 → Sb7 → Sb8. By carrying out patrol, it enters a standby state for monitoring whether the timer is up, whether the active antenna 54 is received, whether the play mode is operated, and whether the setting mode is operated.

[0080] In the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8, the optical sensor 65 provided in the RF-ID module 44 fitted to the grip end 9 of the putter 55 indicates that the light detection output has changed more than a predetermined value. That is, when the chip ID is transmitted (transmitted) from the RF-ID module 44 due to the force with which the putter 55 is extracted from the golf bag 5 'or the putter storage box 51 or returned, specifically, When a golf club including at least the putter 55 is stolen from a golf bag 5 ′ during storage by a third party or the like, in the step of receiving power Sb6 of the chip ID transmitted (transmitted) by the active antenna 54 Detected and goes to Sb9 step.

[0081] Then, in the step Sb9, it is determined whether or not the chip ID received in the step Sb6 matches the ID of the pattern 55 stored in the No. 1 record of the storage club ID table of FIG. If it matches, the process returns to the step Sb5 and enters the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8. Note that the processing by each step of Sbl3 to Sbl5 is the same as the processing of each step of S11 to S13 in Example 1, and the theft is prevented by continuing the notification until the notification stop operation is performed. The occurrence will continue to be reported.

[0082] In addition, when a play mode operation is performed in the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8, The operation is detected by Sb7 and the process proceeds to C in FIG. 14, and the processing in the play mode after Sql in FIG. 14 is performed.

[0083] Further, when the setting mode operation is performed in the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8, the operation is detected by Sb8 and proceeds to a setting processing routine (not shown). It is possible to set the chip ID registration settings for RF-ID modules 4 and 44 installed in other golf clubs 8 and to change various setting times as described above.

[0084] In addition, when there is a timer up output input in the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8, the timer up output input is detected at the step Sb5, and the process proceeds to the SblO step to read the ID. Implement the process.

[0085] In the SM0 ID reading process in the second embodiment, the RF—ID is read by the reading unit 22 via the passive antenna 53 and the RF—ID is read by the reading unit 27 via the active antenna 54 along with the reading of the ID module 4. The module 44 is read to read all the clubs stored in the golf bag 5 ', and the read chip ID is temporarily stored.

[0086] Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sbl l, and the chip ID temporarily stored in the ID reading process of these SblOs is compared with the ID stored in the storage club ID table! All the ID forces stored in the memory are present in the temporarily stored read IDs, i.e., whether all IDs match, and if they match, all golf clubs 8 and putters 55 Returning to the Sb5 step by judging that it is stored, the process shifts to the standby state of Sb5 to Sb8, but if they do not match, the process proceeds to the Sbl3 step, so that S1 in FIG. ;! ~ S13 steps Sbl3 to Sbl5, which are the same as the steps above, will continue to notify that theft has occurred by continuing notification until there is a notification stop operation. The

[0087] Next, the operation when the play mode is set will be described below. When the play mode is set, the determination of "No" in the above step Sb3, Sb8 determines “Yes” <^ and proceeds to Sql. The control microcomputer (MPU) 20 first determines whether or not the active antenna 54 has received, and if there is no reception, proceeds to step Sq2. If there is no storage mode operation, proceed to step Sq3 to determine whether the sampling elapsed time has reached the specified time, and if the sampling elapsed time has not reached the specified time, return to Sql. Therefore, by performing the steps of Sql → Sq2 → Sq3, it is possible to check whether the active antenna 54 has received the RF-ID module 44, whether the storage mode has been operated, and whether the extraction elapsed time has reached the predetermined time. It enters a standby state to monitor the presence or absence.

[0088] When the storage mode operation is performed in the standby state of Sq ;! to Sq3, the operation is detected in the step of Sq2, and the process proceeds to D of FIG. The processing in the storage mode is started.

[0089] In the standby state of Sq ;! to Sq3, when the sampling elapsed time at which time measurement is started by Sql 1 to be described later reaches a predetermined time, the arrival is detected in the step of Sq3. By proceeding to the steps of Sq4, by performing the same steps of Sq4 to Sq7 as the steps of Sp5 to Sp8 in Fig. 7 in Example 1, the putter is returned for a predetermined time or more, Na! /, That power S will be reported.

Further, in the standby state of Sq ;! to Sq3, as described above in Sb6 of FIG. 7 which is the storage mode of the second embodiment, the putter 55 is extracted or stored, so that the optical sensor 65 If there is a transmission (transmission) from the RF-ID module 44 attached to the putter 55 based on the change in the light detection output beyond a predetermined value, the chip ID of the transmission (transmission) is transmitted. The reception is detected in the Sql step, and the process proceeds to the Sq8 step. The ID in which “1” is stored as the type data in the stored club ID table, that is, the status data of the RF—ID module 44 attached to the putter 55 Determine whether the force S is “0” indicating that it is a sampling.

[0091] If the determination is negative, that is, if the state data is "1", the pattern 55 has been returned when the chip ID was received by the active antenna 54 in the previous time, so this time It is determined in step Sq9 that the putter 55 has been extracted at the time of reception, and after proceeding to the step of S qlO, the status data and updating from `` 1 '' to `` 0 '', the timing of sampling elapsed time is specifically elapsed. Start the timer count of the time timer (Sql 1), and shift to the standby state of Sq;! To Sq3. That is, when the occurrence of extraction is specified, the measurement of the elapsed sampling time is started so that it is possible to determine the force that the extraction elapsed time has reached a predetermined time.

[0093] If it is determined in step Sq8 that the state data is "0", the pattern 55 is extracted when the chip ID is received by the active antenna 54 in the previous time. It is determined in step Sq9 that the pattern 55 has been returned at the time of this reception, and after proceeding to Sql3, the status data is updated from “0” to “1”, then proceeds to the step of Sql4 and the time set in S ql 1 Exit.

Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sql 5 to execute ID reading processing. Specifically, in the ID reading process, an electromagnetic wave is supplied from the passive antenna 53 to the RF-ID module 4 to read all the RF-ID modules 4 stored in the golf bag 5 ', that is, The RF—ID module 4 of the golf club 8 other than the putter 55 stored in the golf bag 5 ′ at the time is read, and each read ID is temporarily stored.

Yes

[0095] Then, the process proceeds to the step of Sql 6, and the ID read and stored in the ID reading process of Sql 5 and the type stored in the stored club ID table are "0", that is, golf other than putter 55 The ID of Club 8 is checked and it is determined in Step Sql 7 whether or not all IDs match. If they match, the process returns to Sql and shifts to the standby state of Sq;! ~ Sq3.

[0096] On the other hand, if they do not match in the determination of Sql 7, the process proceeds to step Sql 8, and each step of Sql8 to Sq20, which is the same processing as each step of Sp22 to Sp24 in FIG. As a result, the loss notification sound and the loss warning message are output until the stop operation is performed, and it is continuously notified that the loss has occurred.

As described above, according to the respective embodiments, the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 and the coil antenna 31 provided in the putters 45 and 55 stored in the golf bags 5 and 5 ′ and the golf clubs 8 The possibility of interposing the shafts of putters 45 and 55 and other golf clubs 8 between them is greatly reduced, so that the stored putters 45 and 55 as well as the RF — ID module 4 provided for each golf club 8 Therefore, it is possible to provide a golf club loss prevention device with less malfunctions.

[0098] According to each of the embodiments, the upper surface or the bottom of the bottom member 7 constituting the bottom of the golf bag. Since 54 is arranged, the distance between the RF—ID modules 4 and 44 and the coil antenna 31, the passive antenna 53 and the active antenna 54 can be made very small, and these RF—ID modules 4 and 44 and the coil antenna 31, passive antenna 53, active antenna 54, shafts of other golf clubs, etc. can be virtually eliminated, so RF-ID modules 4, 44 can be read more reliably. It is possible to provide a golf club loss prevention device that can be implemented and that has fewer malfunctions.

[0099] Further, according to each of the embodiments described above, the RF ID module 4, 44 force, and the grip end of the S grip portion 9 are detachable. Therefore, even if the golf club is changed, the changed golf club The RF—ID modules 4 and 44 can be easily replaced.

[0100] Further, according to the first embodiment, since the RF ID module 4 has the same shape as the ball marker, the RF ID module 4 can be easily attached and detached, and the golf club 8 can be used. It is possible to prevent as much as possible that the feeling of feeling is impaired by these RF—ID modules 4, that is, the RF—ID module 4 becomes an obstacle to play.

[0101] Further, according to each of the embodiments described above, reading of the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 is performed intermittently, and thus power for operating the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 is generated during these readings. The number of times of electromagnetic wave output can be reduced, so that the power consumption of the main devices 1 and 1 ′ can be suppressed, and the battery consumption can be reduced.

[0102] Further, according to each of the above embodiments, in the in-play in which the golf club 8 is frequently extracted from the golf bag 5, 5 ', a play mode is set so that a predetermined matching condition, that is, If the specified time has not passed or the putters 45 and 55 have not been returned, notification based on the verification result will not be carried out. Therefore, the trouble of being notified each time the golf club 8 is removed can be eliminated. If you are not in play, such as when you are in the house, you can set a storage mode to notify you each time you remove the golf club 8, so that a third party can steal the golf club. Can be prevented.

[0103] Further, according to each of the above embodiments, since the matching is performed in accordance with the storing of the putters 45 and 55 at the end of the play in each hole, the golf club is almost surely lost for each hole. Can be recognized, and the influence on the progress of play can be minimized. [0104] Further, according to each of the above embodiments, an error notification sound is output when the putters 45, 55 are extracted and a predetermined time has elapsed, so that if the putters 45, 55 themselves are left behind, It is possible to recognize that the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 of the putters 45 and 55 cannot be read for some reason and the verification is not performed.

[0105] Further, according to the second embodiment, even when the putter 55 is not stored in the golf bag 5 'but stored in the putter storage box 51 of the golf cart 50, the RF ID provided in the putter 55 Since the module 44 is an active RF—ID module having a relatively large communicable distance, the identification information can be read.

[0106] Also, according to the second embodiment, when a chip ID, which is identification information, is received from the active RF-ID module 44 provided in the putter 55, reading and verification may be performed. Therefore, the number of readings of the RF—ID module 4 that requires relatively large power can be reduced, so that the power consumption of the main device 1 ′ can be greatly reduced, and the consumption of the battery 25 can be greatly reduced.

[0107] Further, according to the second embodiment, the optical sensor 65 is provided, and the storage is detected based on the non-detection of the external light. Therefore, the putter 55 is mistakenly extracted halfway during the play. Even if it is returned as such, it is possible to avoid unintentional detection of extraction or storage, and unnecessary reading and collation are performed, and storage is not detected when putter 55 is stored halfway. It can also be avoided that reading and verification are not performed.

As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

[0109] For example, in the above embodiment, the coil antenna 31, which is the antenna, the passive antenna 53, and the active antenna 54 are positioned near the bottom of the golf bag 5, 5 ', and the top surface of the bottom member 7 or the bottom member 7 As shown in FIG. 15, a coil antenna is installed at the lower end of the cylindrical case 6 to which the bottom member 7 is attached. Circular antenna unit 34 that can be wound around the outer periphery of cylindrical case 6 with built-in 33 may be arranged! /.

[0110] In the above embodiment, the RF ID modules 4 and 44 are attached to the grip end of the grip part 9. This is preferable because it is possible to prevent the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 from interfering during play, but the present invention is not limited to this. The RF—ID module may be provided at the end position of the grip portion opposite to the grip end, or may be formed inside the elastic body of the grip portion.

[0111] In the above-described embodiment, the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 are detachably attached to the grip part 9, but the present invention is not limited to this. The RF-ID modules 4 and 44 are not limited to this. It is good also as a grip built in a part.

[0112] Further, in the above-described embodiment, the power of reading the RF-ID modules 4 and 44 intermittently based on the passage of a predetermined time. The present invention is not limited to this. May be carried out continuously at all times.

[0113] Further, in the above embodiment, the power for storing a unique chip ID in each RF ID chip 42 is not limited to this. The chip IDs of golf clubs other than putters are the same ID. In the stored club ID table, the chip IDs of golf clubs other than the putter are registered along with the number of them, and when reading, the chip IDs of gonoref clubs other than the putter are sequentially read and registered in the stored club ID table. The number of times may be counted every time the chip ID of a golf club other than the putter is matched, and a notification may be given if the number does not match the registered number.

[0114] In the second embodiment, the passive antenna 53 and the active antenna 54 are individually provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the passive antenna 53 and the active antenna 54 are the same. It is good also as an antenna.

[0115] Further, in the second embodiment, the force using the optical sensor 65 as the storage detection means is not limited to this. The storage detection means may be a golf club 8 or not 45. , 55, the load of golf clubs 8 and 45, 55 is applied to the end faces of the RF ID modules 4 and 44. By detecting the presence or absence of these loads with a piezoelectric element, You may make it detect storage and extraction.

[0116] In the second embodiment, the active RF-ID module 44 is provided only on the putter 55. By doing this, the replacement of the battery 64 is performed only on the putter 55. This is preferable because it can reduce the work load and battery cost of replacement, and the present invention is not limited to this. The RF—ID module 44 is provided in all golf clubs 8 except the putter 5 5. In addition to these putters 55, it may be attached to a wedge used for an approach or the like.

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] An RF—ID module provided in each golf club stored in a golf bag, capable of transmitting stored identification information using electromagnetic waves,

RF—ID reading means for reading identification information stored in the RF—ID module;

Identification information storage means for storing identification information of RF-ID modules provided in all golf clubs stored in the golf bag;

Collating means for collating the identification information read by the RF-ID reading means with the identification information stored in the identification information storage means;

Notification means for notifying the loss of the golf club on condition that the verification result by the verification means is inconsistent;

A golf club loss prevention device for preventing loss of a golf club stored upside down in a bottomed cylindrical golf bag,

The RF-ID module is provided in the drip portion of the golf club that is stored upside down, and the RF-ID reading is performed at a position near the bottom of the golf bag that is the storage position of the grip portion of each golf club stored upside down. An apparatus for preventing loss of a golf club, comprising an antenna connected to the RF-ID module for electromagnetic wave communication with the RF-ID module.

2. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1, wherein the RF-ID module is provided at a grip end of the grip portion, and the antenna is provided at a bottom portion of the golf bag.

[3] The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the RF-ID module force is detachably attached to the grip portion.

[4] The RF-ID module force has a convex portion that can be inserted into a vent hole formed in the end surface of the grip end, and has an outer shape similar to the outer shape of the grip end. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 3.

[5] Timekeeping means for measuring a predetermined time interval, and reading by the RF-ID reading means and collation by the collating means are performed every time the predetermined time interval is timed by the timekeeping means. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1, further comprising: a control unit that controls the golf club to be applied.

[6] Mode setting means for setting the storage mode and the play mode, and a storage mode for performing notification by the notification means when the comparison means determines that there is a mismatch when the storage mode is set On the other hand, when the play mode is set, when the predetermined collation condition is satisfied, the play mode control for performing the notification by the notification unit when it is determined that the verification unit does not match is established. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 1, further comprising a control unit that implements the golf club loss control device.

[7] The identification information storage means includes a putter identification information storage unit that stores identification information of an RF-ID module provided in a putter stored in a golf bag,

The control means sets the predetermined collation condition that the identification information stored in the pattern identification information storage unit is once read after the RF-ID reading means is once read. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 6, characterized in that:

[8] The control unit performs the notification when a predetermined time elapses after the identification information stored in the pattern identification information storage unit is not read by the RF-ID reading unit. 8. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 7, wherein error notification is performed by means.

[9] The RF-ID module provided in at least the putter stored in the golf bag is an active RF-ID module that can be operated by a built-in battery. 9. The golf club loss prevention device according to any one of 8 above.

[10] The RF-ID module provided in the putter stored in the golf bag is provided with a storage detection means for detecting the storage of the putter in the putter storage box of the golf bag or golf cart, and the RF-ID module. An active RF—ID module that can be operated with a battery containing a built-in battery, and the active RF—ID module provided in the putter is based on the detection of storage by the storage detection means. Send identification information, The identification information storage means has a putter identification information storage unit for storing identification information of an RF-ID module provided in a putter stored in a golf bag,

When the transmission of the identification information stored in the putter identification information storage unit is received from the active RF-ID module installed in the putter, the reading by the RF-ID reading unit and the verification by the verification unit The golf club loss prevention device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein:

11. The golf club loss prevention device according to claim 10, wherein the storage detection unit is configured by an optical sensor, and detects storage when the external light is not detected by the optical sensor.