Competition Scoring Display With 3D Athlete Modeling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Judges in gymnastics and other scoring competitions face a heavy burden in comprehensively grasping event-specific, gender-specific, and tournament-type-specific scoring rules, which affects the accuracy of performance scoring.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a 3D laser sensor and camera to generate a 3D model of the athlete, coupled with an element determination device and information processing apparatus, determines the elements performed and applies the appropriate scoring rules to display a scoring screen that includes difficulty levels, element groups, and a 3D animation, facilitating accurate scoring.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If judges manually evaluate and score gymnastics elements based on rule books, then scoring can be performed with simple equipment, but the accuracy and consistency of scoring are reduced due to the heavy burden of comprehensively grasping event-specific, gender-specific, and tournament-type-specific scoring rules
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical evaluation process with an automated information processing system that uses sensors, cameras, and computer algorithms to detect, recognize, and score gymnastics elements. This substitution eliminates human cognitive burden while maintaining or improving scoring accuracy through consistent application of scoring rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an information processing apparatus as an intermediary between the gymnast's performance and the final score. This intermediary automatically captures sensing data, recognizes elements, applies scoring rules, and generates results, thereby ensuring consistent and accurate scoring without requiring judges to manually interpret complex rules.
2Productivity
If judges visually evaluate elements based on video reproduction, then equipment requirements remain simple, but the time required to comprehensively assess all elements and calculate scores increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the time-consuming manual video review process with automated optical sensors and cameras that continuously capture performance data. The system automatically processes this data to identify elements and calculate scores in real-time or near-real-time, dramatically reducing the time required while maintaining evaluation accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent performs preliminary automatic recognition and classification of gymnastics elements during the performance itself using sensors and cameras. By pre-processing the performance data to identify elements and their characteristics before scoring is needed, the system eliminates the time-consuming post-performance analysis that judges would otherwise need to conduct.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of scoring rules are applied to different events, genders, and class classifications, then scoring can be customized to specific competition requirements, but the difficulty of selecting and applying the correct rule increases the burden on judges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal information processing system that can handle multiple types of scoring rules for different events, genders, and class classifications. The system is designed to automatically select and apply the appropriate scoring rules based on the specific competition parameters, making it versatile across different gymnastics disciplines while simplifying the operator's task.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the information processing apparatus automatically determines which scoring rules apply based on the event type, gender, and class classification inputs. The system autonomously selects and applies the correct rules without requiring judges to manually search through rule books or make complex decisions about rule selection.
4Measurement precision
If all elements in the performance are considered for scoring, then comprehensive evaluation is achieved, but the complexity of processing and calculating scores for all elements increases the burden on judges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the performance into distinct, recognizable elements using automated detection systems. Each element is identified, classified, and evaluated separately by the information processing apparatus, which then aggregates the results. This segmentation approach maintains comprehensive evaluation while simplifying the processing complexity through systematic breakdown of the performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual process of tracking and evaluating all elements with an automated system that uses sensors and algorithms to detect, recognize, and score elements. This substitution maintains comprehensive evaluation of all performance elements while eliminating the complex manual processing burden that would otherwise fall on judges.
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AI summary
A display method for outputting a result of scoring for a performance of a scoring competition, the display method includes obtaining input information regarding to the scoring competition, obtaining a recognition result of a plurality of elements included in the performance, determining a difficulty level of each of the plurality of elements based on the recognition result and a first rule, limiting a target to be used for the scoring to a part of the plurality of elements according to the difficulty level of each of the plurality of elements, and outputting a scoring screen that includes a first display area displaying the plurality of elements and the difficulty level, a second display area for an aggregate result, third display area for a score of the performance directed to the limited part of the elements, and a fourth display area for a 3D model of the athlete.