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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 12, 2026
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2024
Ustopit, Inc., Raleigh, NC (US);
Keith David Fogleman, Raleigh, NC (US);
Benjamin W. Bomer, Swannanoa, NC (US);
Freddie L. Davis, Mills River, NC (US);
Belvin S. Freeman, Asheville, NC (US);
Daniel J. Conti, Weaverville, NC (US);
UStoplt, Inc., Raleigh, NC (US);
Abstract
Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and devices for facilitating officials during a sporting event. According to one embodiment, a device is disclosed including a processor, a memory electrically coupled with the processor, a microphone interface electrically coupled with the processor, a user interface electrically coupled with the processor, a haptic feedback device electrically coupled with the processor; and a wireless transceiver electrically coupled with the processor. The processor is configured for receiving a first audio signal via the microphone interface; determining the first audio signal is associated with a first whistle blow; and upon determining the first audio signal is associated with the first whistle blow, transmitting a first device message via the wireless transceiver to an access point; receiving a first access point acknowledgment message from the access point; and upon receiving the first access point acknowledgement message, activating the haptic feedback device for a first period of time.