LED DISPLAYED DECISION-ASSISTED SMART GOALPOST SYSTEM

Abstract

The invention relates to a system that enables the reasons for goal, offside and foul decisions in football matches to be communicated to the spectators instantly and visually, prioritizes the decision sources and announces this decision with an LED integrated goalpost (1).

Description

1 TARIFF LED DISPLAYED DECISION-ASSISTED SMART GOALPOST SYSTEM Technical Area 5 The invention explains the reasons behind goal, offside, and foul decisions in football matches. Prioritizing decision-making sources by enabling real-time and visual communication to the audience. It involves a system that ranks the teams and announces this decision using LED goalposts. State of the Art Various technologies are used to support referee decisions in football matches. These systems are used. The main ones are as follows:  Goal-line Technology: The ball crosses the goal line and reaches 15 minutes. determines that it has not passed through using high-speed cameras or magnetic field sensors. These are systems. In the systems used by FIFA, the ball must completely cross the line. If it is determined that the goal was not scored, a warning is sent to the referee. This system is only for "goal". It contains the information "it happened / it didn't happen".  VAR (Video Assistant Referee): Video assistant referee system; goals, penalties, 20 to review referee decisions in crucial situations such as red cards It is used. Depending on the referee's request or a VAR alert, the game... The decision is made by stopping the operation and re-evaluating the situation.  Semi-Automatic Offside Detection Technology (SAOT): FIFA's 2022 World Cup In this system, implemented in the World Cup, the players' body points are aligned with the actual 25 It is monitored by cameras in real time and analyzed simultaneously with the moment the ball is played. The offside situation is determined by this process. The result is transmitted to the VAR center; the referee... It will be implemented depending on the decision.  Referee / Band and Flag Systems: Integrated into the referee's whistle in some patents. Lighting systems or signal transmitters connected to assistant referee flags 30 They exist, but these systems are only intended to improve internal communication. They are not intended to convey information to the audience. Current systems are only designed to inform the referees; they don't provide the spectators with instant and clear information. No information transfer is taking place. During the use / operation of these systems, the referee 35 2 The announcement of the decisions may be delayed; this can lead to misperceptions and misplaced celebrations among the audience. It triggers reactions. The stopping of the game when the VAR system is used provides information for the spectators. It creates a disruption in the flow. Goal-line technology only communicates "whether a goal has been scored or not"; However, it does not provide information about the reason for the goal being disallowed (offside, foul). In general... When examined, it is important to note whether the goal decision is valid and the reason for its cancellation in these systems. 5 There is a lack of a method that visually conveys the information to the audience in a timely manner. This situation affects both the audience It both diminishes the experience and creates information asymmetry. American patent number US11452929B2 for LEDs to be placed in goal nets. Thanks to this, we can see whether a goal was scored, the speed of the shot on goal, the match score, and player statistics. It involves a system that presents information visually, such as this, to both the audience and the players. You can view and track match data that is generated in real-time during the match. It is able to do so. However, this system does not reflect the referee's decisions during the match. Although not shown, information from integrated systems is prioritized and visualized. It also falls short in terms of presenting it as such. 15 In conclusion, due to the negative aspects described above and the current solutions, the subject matter... Due to its shortcomings, an improvement is needed in the relevant technical field. It has been observed. Purpose of the Invention The invention allows viewers to see critical decisions such as goals, offsides, and fouls in football matches in real time. LED display decision system developed to ensure visual and clear communication. It offers a supported smart goalpost system. The system allows you to track in-game events with multiple 25 By analyzing sensors and decision sources, multi-colored LEDs are integrated into the goalposts. It generates a color-coded signal according to the type of decision via the lighting module. Thanks to the invention, data from various sources such as referee decisions, VAR, and offside detection are used. By integrating the data, the audience is enabled to understand the play instantly and accurately. 30 This eliminates information asymmetry and enhances the viewer experience. The invention provides spectator-focused decision transparency for referees in the field of football technologies. visually conveying their decisions and basing these decisions on data from multiple sources. It aims to provide a multi-layered, real-time, decision-supported system. 35 3 The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. This becomes clearer thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures. It will be understood. Explanation of the Figures Figure 1 is an example representation of the system described in the invention. The drawings do not necessarily need to be scaled, and 10 drawings are sufficient to understand the invention. Unnecessary details may have been omitted. Explanation of Part References 1. Goalpost with integrated LED 15 2. Microprocessor 3. Automatic offside detection system 4. Referee wristband 5. Assistant referee's flag 6. Decision Prioritization Module 20 7. Time synchronization module 8. Wireless communication module 9. Logging and monitoring module 10. Audible warning system Detailed Description of the Invention In this detailed explanation, the preferred configurations of the invention are not merely for better understanding the subject. in order to facilitate understanding and without imposing any limiting effects It is explained. 30 The system described in the invention aims to determine the validity of goal decisions in professional football matches and The reasons for the cancellation were communicated to the players on the field and the spectators in the stands in real time and visually. It is a decision support system developed for the purpose of providing information. The system is supported by artificial intelligence. 35 Analyze player and ball positions using image processing algorithms (e.g., YOLO, OpenCV) 4 a fully automated system that detects offside situations in real time and generates signals. Offside detection system (3) is used. IMU located on both arms of the central referee. (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensor-equipped referee wristbands (4) indicate the referee’s cancellation of a foul. It generates a signal by detecting wrist movements such as the “X” sign. (5) When an offside signal is generated by the integrated tilt sensor and button, this data is transmitted wirelessly. The data is transmitted to the center via communication (Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.). The data generated during this wireless transmission... a wireless communication system for transmitting signals and generated decisions with low latency module (8) takes on the task. A microprocessor (2) at the center of the system receives all generated signals and assigns priority 10 automatic offside detection system (3), referee wristband (4) and assistant referee flag (5) The signals are processed in the decision prioritization module (6) in such a way as to which the said module (6) Evaluation of decisions such as offside, foul, flag signal in order of priority. It provides. As a result of the prioritization process, a decision is made and the decision is shown in different colors. The goal line technology or camera 15 is transmitted to the goalpost (1) with integrated LED for presentation. information about whether the ball has crossed the goal line or not detected by the system and integrated into the goalposts according to the type of decision transmitted from the microprocessor (2) Thanks to RGB LED modules, the LED integrated goalpost (1) emits light in different colors. LED The indicator only becomes active after a decision is made. In a preferred configuration of the invention, the goalposts are designed according to the type of decision determined. Integrated RGB LED modules illuminate in the following colors:  Green: Valid goal  Red: Goal disallowed due to offside.  Yellow Card: Goal disallowed due to foul. 25 These lights serve both as a visual warning and potentially as an audible warning, similar to a buzzer module. It can be supported by the system (10). LED warnings are accompanied by a short acoustic signal (e.g. (Foul decision) A factor that enhances the spectator experience is provided. In another preferred configuration of the invention, all decisions made during the match, It includes a logging and monitoring module (9) in which the generated signals and LED outputs are recorded. Thanks to the module (9), all recorded data may be sent to the federation or, if necessary, to the federation or It is examined by the observer. It is also included in the logging and monitoring module. (9) To ensure that the recorded data is recorded with a timestamp, time 35 The synchronization module (7) can also be used. Thus, all decisions can be timestamped. By ensuring coordinated processing, delays and synchronization errors are prevented. The system operates in sync with an NTP or GPS-referenced clock module. A sample flowchart showing how the system works might look like this: 5  The ball crosses the goal line, and this is indicated by the goal-line technology sensor or camera. It is perceived by.  At the same time, the system detects whether it is offside with the fully automatic offside detection system (3). It analyzes whether or not it is present using AI-powered image processing.  Movement data from the referee’s wristbands (4) (e.g., making an “X”) 10 It is detected by the sensors and transmitted to the microprocessor (2).  The tilt sensor or button signal on the assistant referee flag (5) is detected and The data is transmitted wirelessly to the microprocessor (2).  The microprocessor (2) receives all incoming signals, stores them in memory for processing and The rankings are based on the priority algorithm: 1. Automated decision, 2. Main referee, 3. Side 15 judge.  In case of a data conflict, the system enters a waiting mode before making a decision. It can pass.  LED colors are determined according to the type of decision: Green (goal), Red (offside), Yellow (foul).  LED modules integrated into the goalposts emit colored light according to the type of decision and 20 It informs the audience.  By activating the audible warning system (10), an audible signal is given for certain situations (such as fouls). Information can be provided.  Decisions and system behavior are logged and recorded, and can be reviewed if necessary.  Time synchronization ensures that all decisions are recorded and displayed on day 25. They are matched precisely.

Claims

6 REQUESTS 1. In football matches, the system prioritizes and decides on goals, offsides, and fouls. It is a system that instantly and visually communicates the result and its causes to the audience. Feature; 5  Player and ball with AI-powered image processing algorithms By analyzing their positions, they detect offside situations in real time. and signal generating automatic offside detection system (3),  Referee wristband that generates signals by detecting the referee's wrist movements (4),  Thanks to its training sensor and button, it gives a signal when an offside occurs. producing linesman flag (5),  The priority order of the generated signals is automatically determined in the decision prioritization module (6). Offside detection system (3), referee wristband (4) and assistant referee flag (5) A castle with integrated LEDs that functions in such a way as to present the decision in different colors. microprocessor (2) transmitting to pole (1), 15  The ball is detected in the goal by goal-line technology or camera system information on whether it crossed the line and the type of decision transmitted from the microprocessor (2) According to the system, the goalposts are integrated with RGB LED modules for different purposes. Goalpost with integrated LED emitting colored light (1),  Wireless communication module 20 that transmits the generated signals and formed decisions. (8) It includes.

2. It is a system that conforms to Claim 1 and its feature is that the decisions taken in the microprocessor (2) It includes an audible warning system (10). 25 3. It is a system that complies with Claim 1; its feature is that all decisions made and produced during the match are recorded. It includes a logging and monitoring module (9) in which signals and LED outputs are recorded.

4. It is a system that complies with Request 3 and its feature is that it records 30 in the logging and monitoring module (9). Time synchronization enables the recording of received data with a timestamp. It includes module (7).

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