Sport post

Abstract

The present invention is related to a sport post associated with a goal, a score or finish line, and a method of using the sport post. The sport post includes at least one post defining at least one slot along a longitudinal axis of the post. The post is substantially aligned with an edge adjacent a sport area associated with a sport surface for determining a sport condition of a goal, a finish or a score. At least one transparent member is received through the slot, and has a configuration so that at least a portion of the edge is visible through the transparent member. The sport post can be associated with a system including a reflective strip on the sport surface, an electromagnetic radiation transmitting device and a detection device for determining if a sport element crosses the edge.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a sport post for use in connection with verifying a goal, a score or finish by viewing a line or edge of a sport surface.[0003]Description of the Prior Art[0004]Improper goal score or no-goal calls by sporting officials are widely known as a subjective issue. Even with modern implementation of slow motion cameras, specifically in-goal or above located cameras, have increased the accuracy of goal calls but improper (bad calls) are still prevalent in present sporting events. These improper goal calls are highly and routinely scrutinized in the National Hockey League (NHL). For example, in Game 6 of the 2004 Stanley Cup finals a non-goal was called against the Calgary Flames sniper Martin Gelinas. This non-goal call was later observed to be an improper call since the puck clearly crossed the goal line, and which eventually led to a loss of the game and arguably the championship.[0005]The Calga...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a new and improved sport post that has advantages of both goal posts and finish line posts without their disadvantages. It is easy and efficient to manufacture and market, has a low cost of manufacture and sale, and allows for accurate verification of goals and finishes by providing a clear view of the goal or finish line and an adjacent scoring or finish area.

Problems solved by technology

Improper goal score or no-goal calls by sporting officials are widely known as a subjective issue.

Even with modern implementation of slow motion cameras, specifically in-goal or above located cameras, have increased the accuracy of goal calls but improper (bad calls) are still prevalent in present sporting events.

This non-goal call was later observed to be an improper call since the puck clearly crossed the goal line, and which eventually led to a loss of the game and arguably the championship.

The Calgary Flames had an almost identical possible improper non-goal call during the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs, which led to a loss of the game and arguably their playoff run.

The right-side post camera isn't designed to aim down enough to see the low shot.

Maybe one day we'll have it 100% but it's difficult.

While the above-described problem was described with reference to hockey, it can be appreciated that improper calls are an issue in any sport that involves an object crossing a line.

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