ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,491,424, issued on Dec. 9.
"Remote referee system and associated method" was invented by Ryan Schwister (Jackson, Wis.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A referee officiates a game remotely which removes the potential for altercations between players, coaches, and parents with the referee.The ability to referee games remotely is possible through WIFI connection with camera technology relaying a live game feed. Referees may be linked through an app where they may be given visibility through camera systems, audio, and communication to perform refereeing duties. Harassment of the refs is eliminated while maintaining the ability to officiate the...