"The spectrum of innovations from 125 years ranges from the first footballs and screw-in studded boots to robotics and artificial intelligence on the pitch," said DPMA President Eva Schewior. (Photo: © dolgachov/123RF.com)
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In an online gallery, the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) presents innovations from around 125 years under the motto "Football and Technology: How inventions shape professional and amateur sports".
On the occasion of FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA, which begins on June 11, represents the German Patent and Trademark Office new developments in football are the focus.
"Die History of football technology is fascinating – and our Gallery This story unfolds in detail. Furthermore, there are one or two innovations to discover that could shape future tournaments. The spectrum of Innovations from 125 years "It ranges from the first balls and screw-in stud shoes to robotics and artificial intelligence on the pitch," he explains. DPMA President Eva Schewior"The gallery proves that protecting innovations has always been an important instrument in football for harnessing the economic potential of inventions."
The online gallery, which International patent documents and their technical and practical background Presented and explained, the exhibition is divided into ten sections and a special topic. Besides well-known innovations such as goal-line technology and video replay, numerous lesser-known inventions that could improve the game in the future are also showcased. These include robots that collect and shoot balls, AI-controlled nets to protect spectators, movable goals for training, and ground spheres that allow for flexible goal placement.
Inventors are particularly active in the Collection and analysis of biometric data for performance improvementFor example, sensors, such as those in shin guards or hip belts, are intended to help record movement data and develop training suggestions. Furthermore, some innovations make it possible to recreate football in computer games with meticulous detail using electronic data.
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And Innovations are also being used in lawn care.These include drones for irrigation and self-learning systems that derive measures from environmental data. International stadiums today often no longer play on pure natural grass, but on hybrid turf, which combines the advantages of natural and artificial surfaces.
Click here for the complete gallery including the quiz. Further information about the German Patent and Trademark Office can be found on the DPMA website.
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Source: German Patent and Trademark Office
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