Abstract: A system and method of collecting data in a live sporting event includes a set of components used at a sporting event, for example a basketball game. Those components can include referee communication bundles, hoop sensors and a time clock, all communicatively coupled through a central base station. Multiple base stations at different locations, for example other basketball games, are communicatively coupled to a database that can be accessed remotely via a digital device having the appropriate application. A variety of data generated during a game, including environmental, biometrics of referees and game-related, are directed to and stored on the database for real time analysis and adjustments where appropriate, or for later review and analysis.

Abstract: A sports timing and data collection beltpack pairing system includes at least one beltpack emitting a unique identifier code and a base station configured to detect beltpacks emitting a matching specific alphanumeric code. The base station operator is presented with a list of compatible beltpacks and manually accepts specific beltpacks for use in a particular sports event. The beltpacks preferably have a fixed transmitter code including a payload having the manufacturer's code and manufacturer-assigned serial number.

Abstract: A sonic generator for use with timing and data collection systems is a button activated device operated by a referee during a live sporting event. It can be hand-held or integrated with a referee's belt pack and replaces a conventional exhalation-powered whistle. It can be configured to record and replay a custom sonic signal, a sonic signal selected from a database of pre-recorded sounds, or a standard sonic signal such as a generic whistle sound. Each sonic generator generates a unique sonic signal which is compared to digitally stored sonic fingerprints at a given sporting event to identify a match, and starts or stops the game clock in response to that match. This prevents inadvertent game clock starts and stops resulting from ambient noise. The sonic generator can be configured as a two-way voice communication system to allow referees to communicate with other game officials.

Abstract: A sports monitoring and timing system utilizing remotely actuated game clock controls with coded identification carried by a plurality of officials and a signal processor to combine the control signals with timing signals to generate a record of each starting and stopping of the game clock along with the identity of the initiator and the control equipment initiating the action, to record the time of each goal, and to preserve and transmit the record to others for quality review purposes. The system includes a security code to prevent unauthorized actuation of the game clock, and remote battery monitoring.

Abstract: A sports monitoring and timing system utilizing remotely actuated game clock controls with coded identification carried by a plurality of officials and a signal processor to combine the control signals with timing signals to generate a record of each starting and stopping of the game clock along with the identity of the initiator and the control equipment initiating the action, to record the time of each goal, and to preserve and transmit the record to others for quality review purposes. The system includes a security code to prevent unauthorized actuation of the game clock, and remote battery monitoring.