System and method for tracking events associated with an object
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1. A tracking system comprising:
- an object capable of being used at a sporting event;
a unique identifier associated with the object;
a scanning device capable of identifying the object by the unique identifier; and
a database storing the unique identifier and information associated with the object, wherein the information is accessible by identifying the unique identifier therein.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a system and a method for tracking an object capable of being used at a sporting event. The object has a unique identifier that is capable of being read by a scanning device. The system provides recording devices and event tracking devices for recording and detailing events occurring with the object, players possessing the object, time and location of the object and other information associated with the object and the sporting event. A database is provided for storing the information and the unique identifier. The database is searchable to locate the information.
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20 Claims
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1. A tracking system comprising:
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an object capable of being used at a sporting event;
a unique identifier associated with the object;
a scanning device capable of identifying the object by the unique identifier; and
a database storing the unique identifier and information associated with the object, wherein the information is accessible by identifying the unique identifier therein. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A tracking system comprising:
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a plurality of objects each having a unique identifier, the objects capable of being used at a sporting event;
means for identifying each of the objects by the unique identifier associated with each of the objects, means for storing the unique identifier and information associated with each of the objects; and
means for accessing the information. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method for tracking an object capable of being used at a sporting event, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing a unique identifier for an object;
recording information relating to the object on a database, the information comprising visual information, statistical information, player information or event information;
storing the information and the identifier on the database; and
searching the database to locate the information based on the identifier or data related to the information.
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