Electronic tracking for disc golf

Abstract

A trackable disc includes an electronic tracker configured to provide location information. The electronic tracker can communicate with a paired user device through any suitable wireless communication to receive instructions or determine relative location information. The user device can include a user interface that displays the relative distance and/or direction to the player. The electronic tracker can emit a sound when the player is close to the disc, either automatically or in response to user input. The electronic tracker can be embedded within the disc. The electronic tracker can be positioned in the center of the disc such that the center of mass remains at the geometric center of the disc. Some amount of disc substrate material can be removed and replaced with the electronic tracker. Additional disc material can also be removed so offset the weight of the electronic tracker.

1 . A trackable disc for disc golf, comprising:
 a base disc; and   an electronic tracker attached to the base disc.   
     
     
         2 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , wherein a center of mass of the trackable disc is located at a geometric center of the base disc. 
     
     
         3 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a center opening in the base disc, wherein the electronic tracker is positioned within the center opening and flush with a substrate of the base disc.   
     
     
         4 . The trackable disc of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 a plurality of peripheral openings surrounding the center opening, wherein a first mass of the electronic tracker is offset by a second mass of the substrate absent from the base disc due to the center opening and the plurality of peripheral openings.   
     
     
         5 . The trackable disc of  claim 3 , wherein the electronic tracker includes a wedge configured to interlock with a corresponding notch of the center opening. 
     
     
         6 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic tracker includes an accelerometer. 
     
     
         7 . The trackable disc of  claim 6 , wherein the electronic tracker includes a location tracker configured to activate in response to the accelerometer detecting a force that exceeds a predefined threshold. 
     
     
         8 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic tracker includes a GPS component, where the GPS component is configured to communicate with one or more satellites to determine a location of the trackable disc. 
     
     
         9 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic tracker is configured to provide a tracking signal usable by a user device for determining a distance between the user device and the trackable disc based on at least one of:
 a signal strength of the tracking signal,   a time of flight of the tracking signal, or   GPS coordinates included in the tracking signal.   
     
     
         10 . The trackable disc of  claim 1 , wherein the electronic tracker includes an audio speaker configured to emit sound in response to a command signal from a user device. 
     
     
         11 . The trackable disc of  claim 10 , wherein the electronic tracker is configured to provide a tracking signal configured to cause the user device to send the command signal. 
     
     
         12 . A method for determining a location a trackable disc for disc golf, the method comprising:
 receiving, by the trackable disc, activation of an electronic tracker of the trackable disc;   receiving, by the trackable disc, a force from a user that imparts motion to a new location; and   sending, by the trackable disc, a tracking signal to a user device of the user.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the tracking signal includes coordinates of the trackable disc. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein receiving the force from the user includes:
 detecting, by an accelerometer of the trackable disc, the force.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 determining, by a processor of the trackable disc, that the force exceeds a predefined threshold.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 in response to detecting the force, activating a location tracker.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16 , wherein the location tracker is a GPS component, where the GPS component is configured to communicate with one or more satellites to determine the location of the trackable disc. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 14 , further comprising:
 detecting, by the accelerometer of the trackable disc, an absence of force, wherein the tracking signal is sent in response to detecting the absence of force.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the absence of force caused by the trackable disc coming to a stop. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the tracking signal is sent in response to detecting the force. 
     
     
         21 .- 47 . (canceled)