Combat Sports Scoring Network for Real-Time Judge Synchronization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current combat sports scoring systems lack automation and consistency, relying heavily on human memory and manual record-keeping, leading to unreliable and slow evaluation processes prone to human error.

Innovation Solution

An electronic scoring system with scoring devices connected to a central control unit for real-time data capture and processing, ensuring consistent scoring through standardized parameters and encryption for secure data transmission, integrated with an information management platform for historical data storage and analysis.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If manual record-keeping methods are used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability of scoring is deteriorated due to human error and inconsistency

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescoring reliabilityVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical record-keeping systems with electronic scoring devices and digital data processing systems. Judges use electronic devices to input scores, which are then automatically transmitted and processed, eliminating the need for manual paper-based recording and reducing human error while maintaining system manageability through standardized digital protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system enables automatic data collection, transmission, and processing without requiring manual consolidation by central desk personnel. The electronic scoring devices automatically transmit scores to the central unit, which then processes and consolidates results autonomously, reducing reliance on human operators for data aggregation while improving reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If multiple judges are used to evaluate combats, then measurement precision is improved through multiple perspectives, but loss of time increases due to synchronization requirements

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveevaluation accuracyVSAvoidscoring time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The electronic scoring system enables continuous real-time data transmission from multiple judges simultaneously during the combat event. Scores from all judges are continuously updated and transmitted without interruption, eliminating the need for sequential data collection and post-event synchronization, thus maintaining evaluation accuracy while significantly reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides real-time feedback to judges and organizers through automatic transmission of scores from multiple judges to the central control unit. This immediate feedback mechanism allows for continuous monitoring and verification of scores during the event, ensuring evaluation accuracy is maintained while eliminating delays associated with manual consolidation and verification processes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

3Productivity

If manual consolidation of judge evaluations is performed, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity is deteriorated due to slow and error-prone processes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescoring efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual consolidation processes with automated electronic data transmission and digital processing systems. Scores from multiple judges are automatically transmitted to and consolidated by the central control unit through digital communication protocols, eliminating manual data collection, verification, and consolidation steps, thereby significantly improving scoring efficiency while managing system complexity through standardized electronic interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Ease of operation

If paper-based forms are used for score recording, then ease of operation is improved, but loss of information increases due to potential errors in data transcription and memory reliance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescoring simplicityVSAvoiddata accuracy

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The system replaces paper-based forms with electronic input devices and digital storage systems. Judges input scores directly into electronic devices that automatically transmit data to the central control unit, eliminating manual transcription and reducing reliance on memory. The digital system ensures accurate data capture and storage while maintaining ease of operation through user-friendly electronic interfaces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS12558604B2Electronic scoring system for combat sports

Publication Date: 2026.02.24 DE ABREU CARDOSO BATISTA MARQUES PEDRO MIGUEL

AI summary

The present application describes an electronic scoring system, especially designed for combat sports. The system allows a judge to automatically and consistently record the scoring parameters throughout a combat and its various rounds. In order for this to be possible, the judge evaluation is captured periodically, during the combat, using a scoring device and is sent to, central control unit, which is in charge of all the processing underlying the determination of the final winner of the combat.