Autonomous Video Playback System for Athletic Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for recording and playback of video segments are impractical for athletes due to distractions, delays, and the need for manual interaction, especially in scenarios where athletes wear protective gear that hinders device interaction, and there is a lack of efficient methods to switch video transmission between display devices without reconfiguring hardware.
Innovation Solution
A system that allows automatic transmission and playback of video segments from a camera device to a display device, enabling multiple videos to be displayed simultaneously or consecutively on a single device without user interaction, using identification codes, geolocation, or proximity-based pairing, and allowing for reconfiguration of video transmission between devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If video is transmitted in real-time to a display device, then the athlete can observe the video immediately, but the athlete is distracted from their performance and requires manual interaction to initiate playback
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically transmitting video segments from the camera device to the display device immediately upon recording, without waiting for user initiation. The display device is pre-configured to receive and automatically play back video segments, eliminating the need for manual interaction during the athlete's performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The video transmission and playback system operates autonomously without requiring user intervention. The camera device automatically uploads video segments to the display device, and the display device automatically plays them back, allowing the system to serve itself and eliminating distractions for the athlete.
2Reliability
If the athlete wears protective gear for safety, then the athlete is protected from injury, but the athlete cannot interact with the display device
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the video playback functionality from the athlete's direct control and relocates it to an autonomous system. The display device automatically receives and plays video segments without requiring the athlete's interaction, allowing the athlete to wear protective gear without compromising the ability to observe video feedback.
3Ease of operation
If a second user is present to initiate playback, then the video can be played back without athlete interaction, but the second user occupies limited availability for training or teaching
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-service by automatically initiating video playback without requiring a second user. The display device autonomously receives video segments from the camera device and begins playback immediately, freeing the coach or trainer to focus on teaching and training activities rather than device operation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If video transmission is switched between display devices, then flexible viewing options are provided, but hardware reconfiguration is required
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements dynamic device switching where the display device can be changed through software configuration rather than hardware reconfiguration. The camera device can transmit video segments to different display devices by changing connection parameters, allowing flexible viewing options without physical reconfiguration of the system.
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AI summary
A system or method for displaying a video segment recorded by a camera device on a display device disposed remotely from the camera device. Video segments may be transmitted over a network to a remote viewing location. Video segments sent from a plurality of camera devices may be compiled by a server and displayed on a single display device. Video segments may auto-scroll such that a user need not interact with this display device to begin playback of a video segment. The technology may be used for such purposes as an athlete reviewing videos captured by one or more coaches or spectators.