Dynamic Game Floor Illumination via Player Tracking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illumination systems for sporting events are inadequate in accurately defining boundary lines and rendering logos or advertisements on court floors, being time-consuming and costly to change, and lacking precision.
Innovation Solution
A multi-layer floor system with embedded illumination elements, a player tracking subsystem, and a control subsystem that dynamically adjusts lighting based on player locations and event status, allowing for real-time control of game parameters and interactive elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional illumination sources are used to highlight floor areas, then attention can be drawn to particular players or markings, but the boundary lines and logos cannot be accurately defined or precisely rendered
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system is segmented into multiple independent LED modules distributed across the court surface, allowing individual control of each module to precisely define boundary lines and logos while maintaining overall illumination intensity
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the court receive differentiated illumination characteristics - boundary lines and logos receive precise, high-contrast illumination from nearby LED modules, while general playing areas receive broader illumination, achieving both precision and visibility simultaneously
2Illumination intensity
If electronic display screens are used below transparent covering layers for floor illumination, then light can be emitted through the game floor, but the cost increases and brightness and clarity are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination function is extracted from complex electronic display screens and implemented using simpler, more cost-effective LED modules positioned directly beneath or within the court surface, eliminating the need for transparent covering layers while maintaining brightness and clarity
Solution Approach 2:
Standard LED modules replace expensive electronic display screens, providing sufficient illumination intensity at lower cost with simpler installation and maintenance requirements
3Adaptability or versatility
If lines and designs are painted on wood courts to display markings, then court boundaries and team logos can be displayed, but changing them is time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The court markings transition from static painted lines to dynamic LED-controlled visual displays, allowing instant changes in boundary lines, team logos, and court configurations through software control without physical repainting
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanical process of painting and repainting court markings is replaced with an electronic control system that renders markings through illuminated LED modules, enabling rapid reconfiguration of court appearance through digital commands
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple court sizes and types are painted on the same floor, then various court configurations are available, but the result is confusing to fans and players
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination system activates specific court boundary patterns periodically or on-demand based on the scheduled event type, clearly defining only the relevant court boundaries for each sport while leaving other markings dimmed or inactive, preventing confusion
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the dynamic control of game environments, improves player tracking, and provides precise and engaging visual feedback to spectators, facilitating real-time wagering and enhancing the overall sporting experience.
Implementation Method 1
The multi-layer structure includes an arrangement of illumination elements configured to controllably emit light
Data Source
AI summary
A system has a multi-layer structure having a playing surface upon which players participate in a sporting event. The multi-layer structure includes an arrangement of illumination elements configured to controllably emit light. The arrangement of illumination elements is separated by a gap from a substantially transparent layer supporting the playing surface. A player tracking subsystem includes sensors configured to provide detection signals useable to track locations of one or more of the players relative to the playing surface. A control subsystem is configured to control operation of the arrangement of illumination elements responsive to the locations of the one or more of the players and to gain status information relating to the sporting event.