Cricket Sensor System Integrating Radar and Image Data
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motion-detection systems in cricket are complex, unwieldy, and difficult to set up, failing to provide a holistic three-dimensional representation of the bowler and cricket ball motion as required by cricket rules, and are costly and cumbersome.
Innovation Solution
A cricket sensor system combining image-capturing sensors and radar sensors to capture and process data, providing a more portable, scalable, and easier-to-install solution for three-dimensional motion analysis, including image and radar data processing to generate a holistic representation of the bowler and cricket ball motion.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing motion-detection systems are used, then motion detection capability is provided, but device complexity and setup difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines radar sensors and image-capturing sensors into an integrated cricket sensor system. The radar processor and image processor work together to capture and process motion data, merging multiple detection capabilities into a unified system that reduces overall complexity while maintaining comprehensive motion analysis functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The cricket sensor system is designed to perform multiple functions: capturing radar data for motion parameters, capturing image data for visual analysis, processing both data types, and generating three-dimensional motion representations. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate specialized systems.
2Measurement precision
If existing motion-detection systems are used, then motion detection is provided, but ease of installation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into modular components including separate radar sensors, image-capturing sensors, radar processor, and image processor. This segmentation allows for easier installation and configuration, as each module can be independently positioned and calibrated without requiring complex integration of the entire system.
3Measurement precision
If comprehensive three-dimensional motion analysis is provided, then measurement accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sensor data processor that acts as an intermediary between the radar and image sensors. This processor integrates data from both sensor types, coordinates their operations, and manages the complex processing tasks to generate three-dimensional motion representations, thereby reducing the complexity burden on individual components.
4Measurement precision
If multiple sensors are deployed for comprehensive data capture, then measurement precision improves, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging radar sensors and image-capturing sensors into a single integrated cricket sensor system with shared processing capabilities, the patent reduces overall system cost compared to deploying separate specialized systems. The combined approach eliminates redundant components and shared infrastructure costs.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system offers a simpler, more accurate, and cost-effective means to analyze cricket game motion, reducing setup complexity and providing a comprehensive three-dimensional model of the game, enhancing training and umpiring decisions.
Implementation Method 1
one or more first radar sensors configured to capture radar data describing one or more initial launch parameters of the cricket ball
Implementation Method 2
one or more first image-capturing sensors configured to capture image data of a ball delivery of a bowler
Data Source
AI summary
A cricket sensor may include one or more first image-capturing sensors configured to capture image data of a pitching motion of a bowler and image data of an initial motion of a cricket ball at a bowling end of a cricket field. The cricket sensor may include one or more second image-capturing sensors configured to capture image data of a trajectory and a flight path of the cricket ball towards a batting end of the cricket field. The cricket sensor may also include one or more first radar sensors configured to capture radar data describing one or more initial launch parameters of the cricket ball related to the trajectory and the flight path of the cricket ball towards the batting end of the cricket field.