American football/rugby stadium multimedia goalpost

The American football/rugby stadium multimedia goalpost is an apparatus that enables scoring in American football, herein referred to as football, or rugby. The apparatus is configured to leverage space around the goalpost for displaying advertising promotions and game information. The apparatus includes a goalpost frame, a multimedia bar system, and at least one main computing device. The goalpost frame allows for scoring during football and rugby games. The goalpost frame includes a crossbar, a first upright post, a second upright post, and at least one elevating support. Combined, the first upright post, second upright post, and crossbar define a scoring plane. The at least one main computing device relates to a series of interconnected computers or processors responsible for accepting electrical inputs and converting those inputs into appropriate electrical outputs for use across the apparatus. This configuration allows the apparatus to present advertising and event information to event viewers.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to a sports apparatus. More specifically, the present American football/rugby stadium multimedia goalpost relates to a device which allows for scoring in American football or rugby. The present invention is equipped with several cameras, advertisement arrangements, projectors, speakers, sensors, and more devices in order to leverage the space surrounding the uprights, crossbar, and support posts.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

American football, herein referred to as football, is the fastest-growing sport in the world. Combined with rugby's already internationally-established reputation, a significant amount of international viewing time is devoted to watching these two sports. In order to provide meaningful investments to owners and expensive athlete salaries, companies may pay for advertising and promotional materials to appear during games, which results in a large number of potential customers' eyes on the promoted product. To accomplish such a task, advertisement space is created all over the field. Such space is a highly valuable asset to a rugby or football team owner for generating additional advertisement revenue. Particularly teams in the National Football League (NFL), the National Rugby League (NRL), the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or other such professional athletics organizations would have interest in providing accommodations for additional advertisements.

Coincidentally, both football and rugby utilize a field with opposing end zones, each with a goalpost, for scoring. The goalpost provides significant, currently untouched opportunity for generation of advertisements. Furthermore, as a crucial element of both football and rugby, the goalpost is currently underprepared for registration of scoring. A point or points scored by a ball passing through the goalpost uprights is determined by the referee or referees. It would be advantageous to have digital markings, such as end line marks, end zone marks, goal line marks, side line marks, hash marks, yard line marks, and more connect to the goalpost to detect the position of the ball. What is needed is a set of football or rugby goalposts that allows for utilization of the space surrounding the uprights as prime advertisement and event information real estate. Further desired is a football or rugby goalpost that is equipped to register the passing of the ball in order to automatically determine scoring.

The present invention addresses these issues. The American Football/Rugby Stadium Multimedia Goalpost has cameras that monitor the position of the ball during the game. A specialized ball interacts with sensors atop the crossbar to provide data regarding whether the ball crosses through the uprights or not. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), speakers, foghorns, and similar devices are dispersed around the goalpost as a way for the present invention to respond to successful scoring attempts. A projector and screen system allow for projection of advertisements. Advertisements can further be displayed along the uprights, crossbar, and elevating supports of the present invention, and can be holographically projected above the crossbar. The holographic projection design may introduce each team and players by their jersey before each game, followed by the sponsor logo. Each player can be introduced by their name using the speakers and projectors as well, offering a unique spectacle and entertainment purpose before the game, during the game, during break times, and after the game.

The present invention is a new generation stadium goalpost technology to be mounted to the field play in stadiums that address American football leagues, professional sport leagues, Canadian football, rugby, and more. The football goal crossbar is 10 feet high, and the posts are an additional 20 feet high, for a total height of 30 feet. Professional and collegiate-level goal posts are 18 feet 6 inches wide. The American football field length is 120 yards. The playing field is 100 yards (300 feet) long, and each end zone is 10 yards (30 feet) deep. The field is marked with a yard line every 5 yards, and every 10 yards is marked by a field number. The hash marks are 1 yard apart, used to mark each down when the ball is between the yard lines.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an American football/rugby stadium multimedia goalpost that is used to enable scoring in American football, herein referred to as football, or rugby. The present invention is configured to leverage space around the goalpost for displaying advertising promotions and game information. The present invention comprises a goalpost frame1, a multimedia bar system8, and at least one main computing device14, as seen inFIG. 1. The goalpost frame1is the structure which allows for scoring during football and rugby games and simultaneously allows for positioning of components. The goalpost frame1comprises a crossbar2, a first upright post3, a second upright post4, and at least one elevating support7. The crossbar2is a rigid tubular extrusion oriented parallel to the athletic field that defines the minimum height of kick required for an acceptable football or rugby scoring play. The first upright post3and the second upright post4are rigid tubular extrusions oriented normal to the athletic field which define the left and right limits of an acceptable kick. Combined, the first upright post3, the second upright post4, and the crossbar2define a scoring plane. Points are awarded when a football or rugby ball passes through the scoring plane. The at least one elevating support7is a structural unit which allows for elevation of the crossbar2above the athletic field. The multimedia bar system8is a set of components that supports advertisements and provides in-game stimuli of different types, including scoring information, as seen inFIG. 8. The at least one main computing device14relates to a computer or series of interconnected computers or processors responsible for accepting electrical inputs from the present invention and converting those inputs into appropriate electrical outputs for use across the present invention.

The general configuration of the aforementioned components allows the present invention to present advertising and event information to event viewers. The first upright post3and the second upright post4each comprise a proximal end5and a distal end6. The proximal end5is the post end nearest to the crossbar2, while the distal end6is the post end furthest from the crossbar2, as seen inFIG. 2. The proximal end5of the first upright post3is terminally connected to the crossbar2. Similarly, the proximal end5of the second upright post4is terminally connected to the crossbar2, opposite to the proximal end5of the second upright post4. This arrangement allows the crossbar2to support the first upright post3and the second upright post4while offsetting the first upright post3from the second upright post4by a distance equal to the length of the crossbar2. The first upright post3and the second upright post4are positioned perpendicular to the crossbar2. This arrangement results in the desired configuration of the first upright post3and the second upright post4being vertically oriented and consequently oriented normal to the field. The at least one elevating support7is laterally connected to the crossbar2. This arrangement enables the scoring plane to be lofted above the ground. The multimedia bar system8is mounted parallel and offset to the crossbar2. In this way, the multimedia bar system8is proximally positioned to the crossbar2, which is a particularly high-attention area during a football or rugby game. The multimedia bar system8is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This arrangement allows the at least one main computing device14to communicate with and manage the multimedia bar system8.

Football and rugby goalposts are fundamentally different in the arrangement of the beams or supports which loft the crossbar2above the ground. In one embodiment of the present invention, the at least one elevating support7is a gooseneck support, as seen inFIGS. 1 and 2. The gooseneck support is a support which curves into its connection with the crossbar2. In this embodiment, the present invention comprises at least one rangefinder laser video camera15, a pivoting projecting device12, and at least one speaker16. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is a visual recording device that captures motion during the rugby or football game. The pivoting projecting device12is a holographic projector that displays items or promotions between the first upright post3and the second upright post4. The at least one speaker16is an audio projection device that allows for amplification and transmission of audio signals to the audience. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is pivotably mounted to the gooseneck support. This arrangement enables the at least one rangefinder laser video camera15to locate the position of the ball at various angles relative to the present invention. The pivoting projecting device12and the at least one speaker16are laterally connected to the gooseneck support, adjacent from the multimedia bar system8. In this way, the pivoting projecting device12is able to display advertisements to the crowd and external cameras at various angles. Similarly, the at least one speaker16is positioned to project various sounds and information to the viewers both present at the event and those watching on their televisions from afar. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15, the pivoting projecting device12, and the at least one speaker16are electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This arrangement allows the at least one main computing device14to control the projection direction of the pivoting projecting device12. This arrangement further allows the at least one main computing device14to control the functionalities of the at least one rangefinder laser video camera15, the pivoting projecting device12, and the at least one speaker16.

In another embodiment of the present invention, the at least one elevating support7is a pair of vertical posts. The pair of vertical posts is a set of two tubular members that directly support the crossbar2above the ground. In this way, the present invention is equipped to perform as a standard rugby goalpost.

The multimedia bar must be equipped to serve as a base for several advertising and various display devices. To this end, the multimedia bar system8comprises a bar body9, a plurality of bar speakers10, a plurality of first sponsor display panels11, a pivoting projecting device12, and a plurality of foghorns13. The bar body9is the physical structure upon which the plurality of bar speakers10, the plurality of first sponsor display panels11, the pivoting projecting device12, and the plurality of foghorns13are mounted or otherwise connected. The plurality of first sponsor display panels11is a set of displays that show content, including advertisements, game information, and more, to the crowd, in either electronic or banner form. The plurality of foghorns13is a set of pressurized air-based sound-amplifying devices. The plurality of first sponsor display panels11is distributed along the bar body9. This arrangement allows for clear visibility of the plurality of first sponsor display panels11to viewers. The plurality of bar speakers10is laterally connected to the bar body9. The plurality of bar speakers10is positioned offset from each other, allowing for constructive interference of sound waves to improve amplification of the sounds emitted from the plurality of bar speakers10. Each of the plurality of bar speakers10is oriented away from the bar body9. This arrangement further enhances the ability of emitted sound to disperse upon the listening crowd. The pivoting projecting device12is positioned at a midpoint of the bar body9, as seen inFIG. 3. In this way, the pivoting projecting device12holographically projects information above or below the crossbar2, where the projection is maximally visible in the arena and on television. The plurality of foghorns13is terminally mounted within the bar body9. Further, the plurality of foghorns13is oriented away from the bar body9. This arrangement allows the plurality of foghorns13to project sound blasts in opposite directions. The plurality of first sponsor display panels11, the plurality of bar speakers10, the pivoting projecting device12, and the plurality of foghorns13each are electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This arrangement further allows the at least one main computing device14to control the functionalities of the plurality of first sponsor display panels11, the plurality of bar speakers10, the pivoting projecting device12, and the plurality of foghorns13. In another embodiment, the plurality of first sponsor display panels11is a set of banners or flags which are not connected to the at least one main computing device14.

The owner of the stadium or field may desire to display information beneath the crossbar2. To this end, the present invention comprises a retractable screen assembly17. The retractable screen assembly17is a set of components that allow for images to be displayed via light projection. The retractable screen assembly17comprises a motorized housing18and a screen19, as seen inFIG. 4. The motorized housing18is a container that allows for storage of the screen19. The screen19is a flexible opaque unit that unfurls from the motorized housing18. The retractable screen assembly17is integrated into the multimedia bar system8. This arrangement allows the screen19to receive signals from the multimedia bar system8. The screen19is operatively coupled to the motorized housing18, wherein the motorized housing18is used to externally deploy or internally withdrawn the screen19from the motorized housing18. In this way, the screen19can roll and unroll from within the motorized housing18. In an exemplary embodiment, the screen19is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14, as seen inFIG. 9. This arrangement allows for the screen19to act as a flexible television screen19, thus providing content for viewers without requiring the use of a projector.

The retractable screen assembly17works in conjunction with light-projecting devices. To this end, the present invention comprises a retractable underground projector20. The retractable underground projector20is a light-emitting projecting tool capable of concealing underground, where the retractable underground projector20cannot interfere with game performance, as seen inFIG. 5. The retractable underground projector20is positioned offset from the at least one elevating support7. In this way, the retractable underground projector20is able to project images onto the screen19from a distance. The retractable underground projector20is oriented towards the retractable screen assembly17. This allows the retractable underground projector20to aim light for display towards the retractable screen assembly17. The retractable underground projector20is in optical communication with the screen19. This arrangement allows the retractable underground projector20to display visual information upon the screen19.

In order to track scoring, the present invention must be equipped to register the football or rugby ball when the football or rugby ball passes between the first upright post3and the second upright post4or crosses over the crossbar2. To this end, the present invention comprises a sports ball21, a magnetic sensor array22, and a plurality of magnets23, as seen inFIG. 7. The sports ball21is a device which allows athletes to play football or rugby. The magnetic sensor array22is a set of sensors that detect the presence of a magnetic field. In an exemplary embodiment, the magnetic sensor array22is a set of Hall-effect sensors. The plurality of magnets23is a set of rigid units which generate a magnetic field. The plurality of magnets23is integrated into the sports ball21. This arrangement allows the sports ball21to emit a magnetic field. By keeping the plurality of magnets23concealed within the sports ball21, the sports ball21can be made indistinguishable from conventional footballs or rugby balls. The magnetic sensor array22is integrated into the goalpost frame1. In this way, the magnetic sensor array22is positioned to register passing magnetic fields. The magnetic sensor array22is operatively coupled to the plurality of magnets23, wherein the magnetic sensor array22is used to magnetically sense a proximity of the plurality of magnets23to the goalpost frame1. This arrangement allows the magnetic sensor array22to register the passing of the sports ball21through the goalpost frame1. The magnetic sensor array22is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. In this way, information captured from the magnetic sensor array22are interpreted and subsequently transmitted by the at least one main computing device14.

The present invention must be able to track and follow the action in order to project or display the events upon the field. To this end, the present invention comprises a sports ball21and at least one rangefinder laser video camera15, as seen inFIG. 6. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is an image capture device that can track items from a long distance by sending and receiving laser signals. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is pivotably connected to the multimedia bar system8. This arrangement allows the at least one rangefinder laser video camera15to swivel to locate items on the athletic field. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is in optical communication with the sports ball21. This allows the present invention to monitor the sports ball21during athletic games. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. In this way, information captured from the at least one rangefinder laser video camera15is available to the at least one main computing device14for subsequent use in signal delivery throughout the present invention. The at least one rangefinder laser video camera15can also be used to determine the distance of the sports ball21to the goalpost frame1and subsequently relay that information to the at least one main computing device14.

In order to further monitor action during the game, the present invention must be equipped with cameras that have a view of the full field. The present invention comprises a sports ball21, a first upright camera24, and a second upright camera25, as seen inFIG. 2. The first upright camera24and the second upright camera25are image capture devices which work in tandem to capture the field of the rugby or football game. The first upright camera24is pivotably connected to the distal end6of the first upright post3. Similarly, the second upright camera25is pivotably connected to the distal end6of the second upright post4. In this way, the first upright camera24and the second upright camera25are raised above the field for an optimal vantage point. The first upright camera24and the second upright camera25are in optical communication with the sports ball21. In this arrangement, the first upright camera24and the second upright camera25are positioned to follow the sports ball21around the field. The first upright camera24and the second upright camera25are electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This arrangement allows data received from the first upright camera24and the second upright camera25to be processed and utilized for subsequent signal transmission. The first upright camera24and the second upright camera25combined further allow for generation of three-dimensional images.

The first upright post3and the second upright post4provide ample space for advertisements. The present invention comprises a plurality of second sponsor display panels26. The plurality of second sponsor display panels26is a set of surfaces that display advertisements along the first upright post3and the second upright post4. The plurality of second sponsor display panels26may be a set of unchanging banners or flags with various logos or sponsored information imprinted upon them. The plurality of second sponsor display panels26is connected along the first upright post3, the second upright post4, and the at least one elevating support7, as seen inFIGS. 1 and 5. In this way, the plurality of second sponsor display panels26is present across the goalpost frame1where the plurality of second sponsor display panels26cannot interfere with gameplay. The plurality of second sponsor display panels26is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This arrangement allows the plurality of second sponsor display panels26to change contents in order to display a variety of advertisements or different messages.

The plurality of second sponsor display panels26may still possibly interfere with gameplay in the preceding embodiment. To this end, the present invention comprises at least one display panel housing27. As seen inFIG. 2, the at least one display panel housing27is a container that allows the plurality of second sponsor display panels26to retract in towards the first upright post3and the second upright post4. The at least one display panel housing27is connected along the first upright post3and the second upright post4. In this way, the first upright post3and the second upright post4are equipped to handle the retraction of the plurality of second sponsor display panels26into the at least one display panel housing27. The plurality of second sponsor display panels26is operatively coupled to the at least one display panel housing27, wherein the at least one display panel housing27is used to externally deploy or internally withdraw the plurality of second sponsor display panels26from the at least one display panel housing27. In this way, the plurality of second sponsor display panels26is able to retract in order to provide minimal distraction during scoring plays.

Many cameras are required to capture every angle of a sporting event. To this end, the present invention comprises a visual recording system28. The visual recording system28is a set of components which collects and records visual data about the events occurring during the game. The visual recording system28comprises a track29, a motorized camera mount30, and a video camera31, as seen inFIG. 1. The track29is an extrusion that allows for restricted movement of the motorized camera mount30. The motorized camera mount30is a unit which slides or rolls along the track29and allows for secure connection of the video camera31. The video camera31is a live image capturing device. The visual recording system28is positioned offset from the multimedia bar system8. This arrangement allows full view of the field for the visual recording system28. The track29is laterally mounted to the at least one elevating support7. In this way, the track29is connected stably and safely above the field. The motorized camera mount30is slidably connected to the track29. In this way, the motorized camera mount30is able to move to different positions along the track29to follow the players. The track29may be curved in order to allow the motorized camera mount30to slide in order to turn the video camera31in different directions. The video camera31is attached into the motorized camera mount30. This arrangement allows the video camera31to move to view the field at a low, safe height from the ground. The motorized camera mount30and the video camera31are electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. In this way, the at least one main computing device14may send signals directing the position of the motorized camera mount30based on received signals from the video camera31.

The present invention requires a mechanism for indicating the success or failure of scoring plays. To this end, the present invention comprises a light-emitting diode (LED) light display scoring system32. The LED light display scoring system32is a series of lights and optical indicators that serve to relay information to the audience. The LED light display scoring system32is connected adjacent to the goalpost frame1. This allows the goalpost frame1to illuminate with the LED light display scoring system32. The LED light display scoring system32is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. This allows the at least one main computing device14to regulate when the LED light display scoring system32illuminates, as seen inFIG. 10.

It may be advantageous to utilize several different types of illuminating features to indicate various game-time events. To address this, the LED light display scoring system32comprises at least one LED strip33, a first spotlight34, and a second spotlight35, as seen inFIG. 2. The at least one LED strip33is a set of insulated multicolor illuminating diodes that activates in varying coordinated patterns. The first spotlight34and the second spotlight35are high-power lights that illuminate clouds and faraway surfaces. The at least one LED strip33is connected along the first upright post3, the second upright post4, the crossbar2, and the multimedia bar system8. In this way, activation of the at least one LED strip33results in an exciting display on the relevant goalpost frame1. The first spotlight34is connected onto the distal end6of the first upright post3. Furthermore, the first spotlight34is oriented away from the first upright post3. This arrangement allows the first spotlight34to project up into the sky, creating an effect of extending the length of the first goalpost and simultaneously advertising the game to passersby. The second spotlight35is connected onto the distal end6of the second upright post4. Furthermore, the second spotlight35is oriented away from the second upright post4. This arrangement allows the second spotlight35to project up into the sky, creating an effect of extending the length of the second goalpost and simultaneously advertising the game to passersby.

In order to take advantage of the field when sports are not being played, the present invention would benefit from further projection mechanisms. To this end, the present invention comprises a long-distance projector36, as seen inFIG. 6. The long-distance projector36is a long-throw projector that can display images across the field or generally over long distances. The long-distance projector36is connected onto the multimedia bar system8. This arrangement allows the long-distance projector36to orient itself in such a way that the long-distance projector36can project across the field. The long-distance projector36is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. In this way, the at least one main computing device14can control the position of the long-distance projector36and can also collect data received by the long-distance projector36.

The present invention requires a mechanism for protecting players who are running or moving at high speeds towards the at least one elevating support7. To this end, the present invention comprises a padding37, as seen inFIG. 7. The padding37is a foam-filled polymeric cushion that absorbs impacts of players who contact the padding37. The padding37is laterally connected around the at least one elevating support7. This arrangement allows the padding37to fully-protect the at least one elevating support7.

Furthermore, in order to better protect players during athletic events, the present invention further comprises an airbag system38and at least one proximity sensor39. The airbag system38prevents heavy impacts from hurting players and prevents players from being compressed against the at least one elevating support7. The at least one proximity sensor39is an electrical device which captures data regarding the distance of objects, as seen inFIG. 5. The airbag system38is operatively integrated into the padding37, wherein the airbag system38is used to deploy an airbag from the padding37as a player approaches impact with the padding37. This arrangement ensures that players do not contact the padding37at high or dangerous speeds. The airbag system38is oriented away from the at least one elevating support7. This allows the airbag system38to deploy without damaging the padding37or the at least one elevating support7. The at least one proximity sensor39is positioned offset from the padding37. In this way, the airbag system38can deploy in advance of a large impact, thus ensuring maximal effectiveness. The at least one proximity sensor39is preferably positioned underground adjacent from the airbag system38, allowing the airbag system38to activate. The airbag system38and the at least one proximity sensor39are electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14. In this way, the at least one main computing device14responds to signals from the at least one proximity sensor39by actuating the airbag system38.

In an exemplary embodiment, the owner of the present invention may wish to communicate information directly to users. A mobile application and a plurality of servers enable the user to collect information and send the collected information to users. Such information may include, but is not limited to, advertisements, game information, statistics, weather information, and promotions. In another embodiment, the present invention may include a concealed advertisement mechanism. The concealed advertisement mechanism is a set of advertisement displays positioned behind a pair of hinging doors. The pair of hinging doors is positioned atop the padding37. This allows the concealed advertisement mechanism to open to reveal advertisements and promotional information and to close during games to protect the display. In an exemplary embodiment, the concealed advertisement mechanism is electronically connected to the at least one main computing device14in order to allow the concealed advertisement mechanism to change the displayed message.

Supplemental Description

One miscellaneous aspect of the present invention is an American football field made with digital circuit sensor line marks that connect to each goalpost. The digital circuit sensor line marks are not limited to any field play for any sports or professional sports leagues, regardless of outdoor or indoor field play. Several digital circuit sensor line marks may include any or all of end line marks, sideline marks, end zone marks, hash marks, yard line marks, goal line marks, and more, all being digital and connecting to the goalposts. In this way, if the sports ball21exits from the field of play or otherwise crosses a digital circuit sensor line mark, the sports ball21will light up with a warning light at the end of the first upright post3and the second upright post4. Such a field may be equipped with a sports ball21that is equipped with appropriate sensors. Sponsorship text and logo of a company's product and services may be projected onto the field using 3D projection. Holograms may be projected from the present invention onto any athletic field, possibly projecting the digital circuit sensor line marks onto the field. This may be used during live sport events that are broadcast by any sport television networks and other television channels.

Another miscellaneous aspect of the present invention is a mobile application system. The live video image from the first upright camera24and the second upright camera25may capture a score, such as a touchdown, goal kick, field goal, or other scoring. The video content is then transmitted to at least one remote server for distribution through a mobile application to various mobile devices in real time using multimedia messaging service (MMS) technology. Upon scoring, a 3D hologram will be projected, announcing the team logo and player name by showing the official jersey in 3D above the goalpost frame1above the multimedia bar system8and the crossbar2, and can be seen from any angles around the first upright post3and the second upright post4. The mobile device will receive the live video content of official scoring goal(s), touchdown(s), goal kick(s), field goal(s), and other scoring plays from both teams during the live event. The mobile device may also holographically project information including player jerseys, team logos, scores, advertisements, other logos, and the like from anywhere in the world, regardless of the mobile device location and time zone. The video camera31, first upright camera24, second upright camera25, and the at least one rangefinder laser video camera15are designed to capture video images and visual contents from the official scoring goal and send them to the mobile devices using any form of Mobile App or other Digital Methods and technology. Transmitted messages include video, texting, and 3D projection data from any live sport events to mobile devices and television screens. Data is not limited to captured video and images of athletes passing the finish line during various racing sports.

Another miscellaneous aspect of the present invention is that the LED light display scoring system32can be mounted to the first upright post3and the second upright post4. A front channel is oriented toward gameplay on the field of play to secure the at least one LED strip33while keeping the same smooth surface, diameter, width, and counter of the first upright post3and the second upright post4, as if there was nothing on the surface. With the at least one LED strip33positioned in this way, the at least one LED strip33can be seen from the exterior of the first upright post3and the second upright post4. The at least one LED strip33is not mounted over the first upright post3and the second upright post4in such a way that the presence of the at least one LED strip33would affect game performance; therefore, the first upright post3and the second upright post4does change when integrating the at least one LED strip33. The diameters and widths of the first upright post3and the second upright post4does not change. Such an arrangement may further include the crossbar2. This ensures that the present invention still complies with various league regulations and athletic standards. The at least one LED strip33of the first upright post3and the second upright post4light up vertically and flash each time there is an official scoring goal for entertainment purposes. The LED light display scoring system32can scroll vertically, upwards and downwards along the first upright post3and the second upright post4and can flash in multiple colors, particularly during the goal kick.

Another miscellaneous aspect of the present invention is that the first spotlight34and the second spotlight35project yellow- or white-colored laser beam with the same diameter and color of the first upright post3and the second upright post4. Further, a distance of 18.6′ between them creates a continuity of the first upright post3and the second upright post4. This makes the first upright post3and the second upright post4look taller, extending into the sky. Such projection allows for the logo and name of the team to be seen above the athletic stadium from miles away. This is a great way to promote upcoming events and ticketing sales. The yellow color matches the traditional American football goalpost structure using laser beam technology. Similarly, apply the white laser light for rugby to make the first upright post3and the second upright post4look taller and longer. This projection is not limited in potential colors and directions.

Another miscellaneous aspect of the present invention is that the long-distance projector36can be a 3D projection mapping projector. This would allow the long-distance projector36to project 3D shapes upon the opposing goalpost, and possibly the crowd, for television broadcasting purposes and advertising. Digital virtual advertising is projected or inserted between the first upright post3and the second upright post4and over the crossbar2, facing front to the play field. This allows external broadcasting cameras to capture the image and broadcast on live television during live sport events. This is not limited to soccer goals within the uprights and under the crossbar, or between the crossbar and the goal line mark. The goalpost can thus be used as a digital adverting billboard, preferably before games and during breaks.