Michael R Appleton

US Patent:

49106775, Mar 20, 1990

Filed:

May 18, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/195659

Inventors:

Joseph W. Remedio - Boca Raton FL
Michael R. Appleton - Lauderdale Lakes FL

International Classification:

G06F 1544

US Classification:

364410

Abstract:

A computer network for use in the game of golf includes a central computer communicatively connected to a plurality of local master computers. Each local master computer transfers and receives golf related information to and from a plurality of mobile modules carried along by the golfer on the golf course. Transfer of information between the mobile modules and the local master computer is by ROM and RAM cartridges. The mobile modules present a display of the golf course played on, and allow for input of scoring data by the players.

US Patent:

50954300, Mar 10, 1992

Filed:

Apr 17, 1990

Appl. No.:

7/511960

Inventors:

Anthony P. Bonito - North Lauderdale FL
Craig G. Kallen - Fort Lauderdale FL
Brett E. Price - Plantation FL
Michael R. Appleton - Lauderdale Lakes FL

International Classification:

G06F 1544

US Classification:

364410

Abstract:

A golf cart computer for installation in a golf cart. The computer contains a display screen for showing graphically the details and features of each hole of a golf course. It has memory for containing the graphic details of the course and for containing scores of each player. The computer has a keyboard for entering scores and players' bets and other information. In a preferred embodiment, the computer has a slot for a memory cartridge which can be transferred to a stationary printing station so that the driver of the golf cart can receive a print-out of the accumulated scores therefrom. In one version of the invention, a light pen is connected to the computer for marking selected locations on the display screen, and the computer is capable of computing and displaying distances between selected features of the golf course including the ball.