An advertisement or a message is directed to a display device based on: a future time period of an on-going event to be allocated to a person with whom the display device is associated, or an expected viewership of the display device. The future time to be allocated is determined based on the person's prior performance during the on-going event. The expected viewership can be based on one or more of the environment of the display device, and an event expected to occur in that environment. A display device associated with a person may be affixed to an article used by the person. Other display devices may be mounted on movable objects such as vehicles or may be stationary displays.

Disclosed is a towel rack for use during a tennis or other sports event. In one example, the towel rack includes a support for supporting a towel, and at least one display panel for displaying a message. In a disclosed method, a message is displayed during the sports event, and the towel is placed on the support such that the message is unobstructed by the towel.

An annular multimedia stadium goalpost and multipurpose target display system. The system includes a rear support-and-multimedia assembly for supporting the net and producing audible and visual effects. The system also includes a at least one annular frame and a primary projector. The rear support-and-multimedia assembly includes a support assembly and a multimedia bar system. The support assembly maintains the annular frame and the multimedia bar system in an orientation that facilitates playing sports and projecting information. The multimedia bar system includes a plurality of lights, a plurality of first speakers, a plurality of sponsor display panels, a retractably screen assembly, and a retractably underground projector in order to audible and visually convey content regarding the sports game and advertisements to the audience. The system also includes an annular display, and a multitude of rangefinder laser-detector video cameras to track, record, and present gameplay live.

A system for creating three-dimensional grass graphics can include a means for cutting grass with an adjustable cutting height, a chlorophyll-based agent for coloring grass, and at least one stencil. The chlorophyll-based agent can be non-detrimental to a health of the grass and can be available in multiple shades. The stencil can be securable to the grass and can define a graphic to be painted on the grass using the chlorophyll-based agent. The means for cutting the grass can be able to pass over and around the stencil without damaging the stencil. Application of different shades of the chlorophyll-based agent to varying heights of grass can produce a three-dimensional effect for the graphic when viewed.

A messaging apparatus for wearable items. The messaging apparatus may comprise a light source, at least one sensor to detect an event, and a controller to control the flashing of the light source in response to the detection of the event. The controlling of the flashing of the light source may generate at least one visible element that is visible to a viewer. Further, the light source may not be adapted in the form of the at least one visible element, but rather, the controlled flashing of the light source may be in the form of the at least one visible element.

The invention relates to a board for a sports facility comprising a handrail at its upper edge, the handrail having a handrail body having a profile extending in a longitudinal direction, in the outer surface of which a mounting channel runs essentially over the entire length of the handrail, which mounting channel is designed to mount a flat information element. The invention further relates to such a handrail for a board, a mobile sports facility and a method for constructing a mobile sports facility.

Basketball backboard and rim covers are described. An example basketball backboard and rim cover includes a main body that has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a front, a back, and defines a recess and an opening. The recess extends from the back toward the front. The opening is defined on the front and provides access to the recess. The second portion contacts the first portion and extends away from the front of the first portion. The second portion has a first end, a second end, and defines a chamber that extends from the opening defined by the first portion toward the second end of the second portion.

A sports paraphernalia device may be provided as a physical object that is configured to resemble a particular sports entity and that is configured to receive sports entity updates from a sports entity server. A sports entity can employ the sports entity server to send sports entity updates to sports paraphernalia devices to thereby interact directly with fans. Such interactions can include causing the sports paraphernalia devices to provide visual, audio or mechanical output.

A signage system for a sports net where the sports net including a plurality of cords. The signage system including a front surface configured for a display of indicia including at least one of text and graphics, a rear surface and a plurality of fasteners coupled to the rear surface, each of the plurality of fasteners including a channel configured to receive a cord included in the plurality of cords. The plurality of fasteners are positioned at locations of the rear surface to secure to a plurality of different cords included in the plurality of cords.

A light emitting diode (LED) display system includes: a net; a plurality of LED strings supported by the net, each LED string comprising a plurality of connected LED pods each comprising an LED; and control structure in communication with the LED strings. The control structure outputs a plurality of control signals to the LED strings for providing an illuminated display.