Computerized Racquet Sports Scoring System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional tennis scoring systems are manual and inefficient, preventing live score updates and remote tracking, and do not allow for simultaneous viewing of multiple matches or pre-loading of player and match information.
Innovation Solution
A computerized racquet sports scoring system that uses a processor and display to receive gesture inputs for scoring updates, allows for remote real-time score dissemination, and enables viewing of multiple matches with video streaming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual scoring systems are used, then simplicity is maintained, but live score dissemination and remote tracking are prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical scoring systems with an electronic scoring system that uses computer hardware and software to automatically track and display scores in real-time, enabling live score dissemination and remote tracking while maintaining ease of operation through automated score updates
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates electronic copies of score information that can be transmitted and displayed across multiple devices and locations simultaneously, allowing remote tracking and live score dissemination without requiring physical presence at the court
2Device complexity
If manual entry and recording of scores is used, then system complexity is reduced, but administrative setup time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows pre-entry of player information, match details, and scoring rules before the match begins, so that during the match only score updates are needed, significantly reducing administrative setup time and manual entry requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs scoring calculations, score tracking, and result recording without requiring manual intervention for each scoring action, reducing both system complexity and administrative time through automated self-service functionality
3Adaptability or versatility
If complex hardware solutions are implemented, then scoring functionality is enhanced, but adoption difficulty increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal scoring system that can handle multiple tennis matches simultaneously, track multiple players, provide live scoring, and offer remote viewing capabilities through a single integrated platform, enhancing functionality while maintaining ease of adoption through standardized interfaces
4Ease of operation
If multiple matches are tracked manually, then focus on individual matches is maintained, but remote real-time viewing capability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the scoring system into separate match modules that can be independently tracked and displayed, allowing users to focus on individual matches while simultaneously enabling remote real-time viewing of multiple matches through selective display and prioritization of match information
Data Source
AI summary
A racquet sports scoring system is provided. The scoring system uses a computerized display and input system to receive scoring changes. In many embodiments, the computerized interface is in communication with a database which records the score in real time, and also records scores of other concurrently-played matches. These match scores, and in some cases video of live matches played at other locations, can be viewed on the same computerized interface on which scores are recorded or on remote devices.