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Portable electronic scorekeeping device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-09-03
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Granted: 1995-01-03
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Expires: 2013-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A portable electronic scorekeeper for a game is disclosed which allows the user to electronically document and record the plays and scoring in a game. The information regarding each play is manually input by the user via a keyboard. This information is then used to automatically update statistics for the pitcher, the batter and the fielders for immediate display.
Inventors
- 👤 Oscar Villarreal, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:31
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B71/00; A63B71/06; A63B71/0619; A63B71/0669; A63B2102/00; A63B2102/18; A63B2102/22; A63B2243/00; A63B2243/0025; A63B2243/0037; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S273/00; Y10S273/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A portable electronic scorekeeping device for sports comprising: first means for inputting player data including names of players with their defensive position in accordance with a predetermined order and the player's present offensive and defensive statistics, said first means including a first plurality of touch-sensitive switches; second means for inputting each play event as it occurs, said second inputting means including a second plurality of touch sensitive switches proximate said first plurality of touch sensitive switches; first storage means for storing control logic, said control logic defining a protocol for updating said offensive and defensive statistics, said first storage means comprising at least read only memory; second storage means for storing said player data from said first input means, said second storage means comprising at least random access memory; means for updating said offensive and defensive statistics according to said play event input via said second inputting means and said protocol; and means for visually displaying data including a representation of predetermined player data, said predetermined data selected by said update means, said display means further including a playing surface display configured so a visual representation of the playing surface and locations of players on the playing surface are provided.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A portable electronic scorekeeping device for sports comprising: first means for inputting player data including names of players with their defensive position in accordance with a predetermined order and the player's present offensive and defensive statistics, said first means including a first plurality of touch-sensitive switches; second means for inputting each play event as it occurs, said second inputting means including a second plurality of touch sensitive switches proximate said first plurality of touch sensitive switches; first storage means for storing control logic, said control logic defining a protocol for updating said offensive and defensive statistics, said first storage means comprising at least read only memory; second storage means for storing said player data from said first input means, said second storage means comprising at least random access memory; means for updating said offensive and defensive statistics according to said play event input via said second inputting means and said protocol; and means for visually displaying data including a representation of predetermined player data, said predetermined data selected by said update means, said display means further including a playing surface display configured so a visual representation of the playing surface and locations of players on the playing surface are provided.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 1, further comprising third storage means for storing said player data and said play events from previously scored games.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 2, wherein said third storage means comprises at least a hard disk.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 1, further comprising printing means for printing a hard copy of said player data.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 1, further comprising interface means for interfacing said scorekeeping device to a publicly viewed scoreboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 1, further comprising sound emitting means for emitting an audible confirmation of said input player data and said play events.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 6, wherein said sound emitting means comprises at least a voice synthesizer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 1, wherein said display means comprises at least a first display for displaying an outcome of each inning for a home team and a visiting team for
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 8, wherein said display means comprises at least a second display for displaying a current total of runs, hits and errors for a baseball game.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 9, wherein said display means comprises at least a third display for displaying player names and defensive positions for a baseball game in said predetermined order, whereby said predetermined order is a starting lineup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 10, wherein said display means comprises at least a fourth display for displaying a player name and offensive and defensive statistics for an individual player for a baseball game.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 11, wherein said playing surface display is configured so a baseball diamond is displayed and provides a visual notification when players are on base.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 12, wherein said playing surface display comprises at least: light emitting diodes to indicate when players are on base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 12, wherein said playing surface display comprises at least: a graphical video screen for providing graphical representation when players are on base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The portable electronic scorekeeping device according to claim 12, wherein said display means further comprise a current total display for displaying the current total of balls, strikes and outs.
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