Super Bowl 50: development of technological innovations aid fan experience, refereeing and security

Super Bowl 50, won by the Denver Broncos over the Carolina Panthers (24-10) on 07/02/2016 at Levi's Stadium, (Santa Clara, California, USA), introduced new technological innovations for fan-experience, refereeing and security.

With "EyeVision 360", a system of 36 cameras placed around the stadium, fans were able to access a replays from all angles during the match using the "Super Bowl 50" application. The app includes other features that allowed members of the public to scan their entrance tickets, find their seats and order food and drinks.

For the referees, "Pylon cam" technology was used for the first time. These are the eight pylons installed on the edges of the goal areas, and each were equipped with two cameras covering the goal lines and sidelines, capturing images to help the officials in their decision making. Spectators also had access to video streams from the cameras via the "Super Bowl 50" App.

Regarding security, analysis tools were used to collect information regarding threats of violence relating to the game. An algorithm collated this information into a single…