SPORT POST

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A sport post comprising:
at least one post defining at least one slot along a longitudinal axis of said post, said post being substantially aligned with an edge adjacent a sport area associated with a sport surface for determining a sport condition selected from the group consisting of a goal, a finish, and a score; and at least one transparent member received through said slot, wherein said transparent member having a configuration so that at least a portion of the edge is visible through said transparent member.