System and method for recording and wagering
OwnerBrent William SCHULDHAUSinventor
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Abstract
There is provided a system and method for recording and wagering on sporting activities, including but not limited to golf. A smart flagstick device or other electronic devices may allow for video recordings of golf shots to be obtained in order to verify the outcome of the golf shot. A user may place a wager using an online wagering system, and obtain a reward if their golf shot satisfies the requisite condition (e.g. a hole in one, the shot closest to the pin among a plurality of shots).
Claims20
A system for recording a golf activity, the system comprising:
- a flagstick device placed in a golf hole;
- a mobile device associated with a golfer;
- said system configured to:
- receive a wager from said mobile device relating to said golf hole;
- activating one or more cameras;
- recording a video with said cameras of an area in a vicinity of said golf hole;
- determining whether a ball is inside said golf hole.
A method for recording a golf activity, the method comprising:
- receiving, from a mobile device, a wager relating to a golf hole;
- responsive to receiving said wager, activating one or more cameras;
- recording a video with said one or more cameras of an area in a vicinity of said golf hole;
- and
- detecting whether a ball is inside said golf hole.
A system for recording a golf activity, the system comprising:
- a server;
- a flagstick device comprising one or more cameras, said flagstick placed in a golf hole;
- said system configured to:
- activate said one or more cameras;
- record a video with said cameras of an area in a vicinity of said golf hole;
- and
- transmit said video to said server.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.