System and method for discovering performer data

Abstract

Systems and methods for presenting performer data are disclosed. Performer data, such as athlete information, may be presented in response to a simple query such as an athlete's jersey number. Performer data may be ranked based on a proximity factor relating to location and time in relation to a user performing the query.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A method of presenting athlete information comprising:
 receiving at a server from an electronic device a query for athlete information, the query comprising an athlete's jersey number and the server comprising a processor and storage;   determining a location associated with the electronic device;   accessing a database of play-by-play information to identify one or more athletes involved in a recent play;   inferring that a particular athlete's information is desired by using the received query, the location associated with the electronic device, and the identified one or more athletes; and   accessing a database associating jersey numbers with individual athletes and athlete information to deliver athlete information for the particular athlete to the electronic device in response to the query.   
     
     
         2 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein determining a location associated with the electronic device is based on location information derived from one or more of a GPS location, IP address, network location data, or a user-specified preference or setting. 
     
     
         3 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein the athlete information for the particular athlete comprises a purchase recommendation or a betting proposition. 
     
     
         4 . A method according to  claim 1 , wherein inferring that a particular athlete's information is desired is based on one or more of the following: the particular athlete's jersey number matches the received query, the particular athlete is associated with a location near the location associated with the electronic device, and the particular athlete was involved in a recent play. 
     
     
         5 . A method according to  claim 4 , wherein the particular athlete is associated with a location that is based on one of a location of a venue where the particular athlete is performing in a particular athletic event, a media market associated with the particular athletic event, or a location based on a user preference or setting.