The Universal Scoreboard aims to provide a single, affordable scoring solution for various sports and games by running on common laptops and displaying on standard video equipment like projectors and screens. It was designed to decrease the high costs of specialized scoreboards for organized sports events and make scoring accessible for casual home use. Key features include flexibility for multiple sports, simple operation using standard media devices, and a modular design allowing customization and expansion to other games.

2. Software

3. Scoreboard controls

4. Limit switches

5. Data acquisition

6. Multiple game competitions

7. Test Product durability

9. Organized sports

10. Home entertainment

11. Specialized scoreboards for each game

12. Range in excess of $6000.00 each

13. High expense for organized sports

14. Leads to high admission cost for spectators

15. Small audience turnout

17. Used for a variety of sport competitions

18. Inexpensive

20. Flexibility for multiple ::games and sports

21. Used with standard media :::equipment

22. Simple to use

23. Analysis

24. Appealing to many people

25. Home entertainers

26. Schools

27. Sport complex's

28. Affordable

30. Toggle Switches

31. Terminal Strip

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34. SpringSpring Limit switch Scoreboard control internal View Dipstick Flat Screen TV Laptop Projector & Screen Abstract The Universal Scoreboard allows a single method for displaying scores without the need for several specialized scoreboards. This will decrease cost for organized sporting events and provide an affordable means for the novice to keep score while, through use of specialized sound effects, creating a stadium-type atmosphere. The Universal Scoreboard is software based, able to run on any laptop, and can be displayed on any projector or screen as long as it supports the video resolution of the PC. The scoreboard is specially designed using music, crowd sounds, and other effects to provide more of a stadium atmosphere during home game play. In addition, the scoreboard will show live video of game play on the screen to provide all spectators with front row viewing capabilities. The designed also allows it to be used with a variety of games such as air hockey, tabletop games, as well as at small scale gymnasium sporting events. Additionally, the modular approach of the design will allow easy expansion and customization for other games.