SportSensor: The Summary

It's time for me to reflect on my entrepreneurial project named SportSensor. After being in IST 195 for about 2 months I have learned numerous concepts and terms dealing with computers, software and other technology services. In the beginning when I first decided that I wanted to have this be my idea I never thought that I would have this much information and have it develop this much.

I also learned that my idea might not work as smoothly as possible after learning more about RFID chips. RFID has a range limitation. If the ball goes through up rights or if the puck is moving at a very high rate of speed, it may be difficult for the readers to pick up on the motion and placement. RFID technology is a very interesting advancement in today's world and I can see it advancing to be better and faster in the future, but for now SportSensor can work with things like the golf balls that I mentioned before or the can slowly become more popular like the prototype World Cup footballs used.

Because of the problems being faced currently to have the SportSensor be successful I don't think the world is ready for this new technology in sports. Technology is getting better and better as we move on and who knows what can come next. I hope that in the future something like the SportSensor can work in all sports so that bad calls won't happen any longer.

I'd like to thank the following bloggers to opening their ideas to my comments:

Benjamin Glidden: http://ist195glidden.blogspot.com/

Kevin Cardoni Jr.: http://straightnastyentrepeneur.blogspot.com/

Zachary Meagher : http://zachmeagherist195.blogspot.com/

Networks

In this lecture, we learned about the various types of networks and how they were developed. We were given examples of packets, different types of protocols and how the internet works. The SportSensor will have a standard HTTP transfer protocol. This is a 4-step process between the client and the web sserver in which first the client makes a connection with the server, second the client makes an HTTP request, next HTML files are sent to the Client and last the connection is closed. Other types of protocols that exist include the Secure Sockets Layer. This is often used when the client needs to enter any private information like credit card information. The user of the SportSensor online application will need to pay a monthly fee of $5.99. An HTTPS would be needed for this as we will be holding our members credit card and other personal identification information.
After researching sportsensor I noticed that there was a sportsensors.com. This might be a problem so we might have to buy the domain. Domain disputes are done when your domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark in which the complainant has right as sportsensors.com has.

Operating Systems

This week's lecture mentioned the multiple operating systems out there and the multiple functions that some of them are equipped with. It is extremely important for a technology like the SportSensor to have a successful operating system to manage hardware and software resources. After working with the many operating systems including Linux, various Windows OS and various MAC OS I find it to be very important to have a fast reliable system for any technological idea.
Another huge advancement in today's world is to having a fast, reliable Mobile OS for your users. If I include a mobile site where fans can easily obtain stats from every sports game regarding home runs and goals. This will also guarantee that you, as a fan, will have a correct call and have it as fast as possible at the palm of your hand.

Blog Review

It was very easy to find a blog being very similar to the SportSensor. Sportstechreview.com is an interesting website that focuses on new sports technology and innovation world wide. It goes from football, soccer, cycling and even golf technology that are seen across the world in sports. With an easy to use website and 402 followers on twitter it is a great way to find out about the innovations that are seen in sports. One of the blog posts, "Prazza Golf Ball - never lose a ball" directly connect with my idea SportSensor.
This blog post pertains to the millions of golf balls lost in a year by golf players around the world. They want to create a ball that never can be lost. It mentions RFID technology as I did before to be the best idea when tracking balls in sports. It is not new in sport or golf as it was used in prototype World Cup footballs and at Top Golf courses. This type of technology can be used very easily by all Major League organizations across the world so that bad calls will end. As soon as the ball with the RFID technology passes the line of homerun, touchdown, or goal an alarm will show. We are not far from this innovative idea and I see it being very helpful in the future.
Aside from that blogpost I found many interesting topics including Nike glasses that allow you to ssee the fish while you are fishing and an amazing UnderArmour wearable electonic garment that allowed the NFL to track breathing rate, heart rate and movement.

Week 5 Input/Output

I think that this lecture was very interesting and could be incorporated into my idea of the SportSensor very easily. With the use of RFID technology you can track where anything is. With the use of an RFID chip I can track homeruns, goals and touchdowns without a doubt. RFID uses radio waves to transmit the identity of an object or person wirelessly. The best part of this is that the microchip is typically less than half a millimeter in size so it won't make a difference in how a ball is pitched, how hard a puck is hit or a pass thrown. With the RFID technology you can also have an alarm when the ball/puck crosses a certain point. (homerun, goal line, net) If RFID technology proves to be secure in the future and develops into a reliable resource there is no doubt that the SportSensor will work very well.

Week 3 Computer Hardware & Privacy

As mentioned in the lecture having a well functioned computer hardware is very important. I think that the ultimate workstation mentioned in class will be perfect in any environment. The specs include:
Processor: Intel® Core™i7-960 processor. Quad Core; (8MB L2 Cache, 3.20GHz)

Memory: 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 SDRAM at 1333MHz - 4 DIMMs)

Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Drive (BD/DVD/CD burner

Hard Drive:  1.5TB - SATA-II, 3Gb/s, 7,200 RPM, 32MB Cache HDD

Video Card: ATI Radeon HD5670 1GB

Display: Edge-to-Edge FHD Widescreen 15.6 inch WLED LCD (1920x1080) W/2.0 MP

With an ultimate workstation I can take into account the many statistics that the sport sensor brings in. The sports sensor will automatically send the information to the ultimate workstation for experts to analyze it. 

In terms of privacy I think that I will need a very secure network. I don't think that identity theft will be of much concern with this product.

Use of Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is an important and very useful part of any business. A spreadsheet can allow us to keep track of many statistics and figures. For example, how often a homerun is hit in a stadium and whether it is more likely for a homerun to be hit at night or during the day. Statistics like this are kept but with the SportSensor it would make it much easier for baseball analysts to keep track of things like this. The same goes for a puck being scored or a touchdown being recorded. It allows for a faster, easier more accurate account of all of these statistics. The spreadsheet can also be used to calculate and analyze the results of polls, surveys and research regarding the SportSensor. Are players liking it? Coaches? Fans? etc. With technology always being more and more innovative this can be done at all places from your mobile phone, laptop, or tablet. The use of the spreadsheet can prove that the SportSensor is a great new change in the world of sports.