Multi-Sensor Tracking System for Simultaneous Target Hit Attribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for integrating physical, moving targets into games or sports typically limit participation to a single user, making it difficult for multiple users to simultaneously interact with moving targets, especially in activities like golf where distinguishing successful hits becomes increasingly challenging as the number of users increases.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that utilize a combination of sensors, including GPS, LIDAR, radar, and optical sensors, to track the movement and position of both moving targets and objects within a field of play, allowing multiple users to simultaneously attempt to hit moving targets, with the tracking computer determining successful hits by analyzing coordinate positions and trajectories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple users simultaneously attempt to hit a moving target in a traditional setting, then user participation increases, but the ability to distinguish which user hit the target deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements real-time feedback by continuously tracking the positions of multiple users, the moving target, and launched objects using sensors (optical, radar, LIDAR, GPS). The tracking computer processes this data to determine which user's object hit the target, providing accurate hit attribution even with many simultaneous users. This feedback loop enables the system to maintain measurement precision while supporting increased user participation.
2Ease of operation
If a single user interacts with a moving target in a simple setting, then hit attribution is easy, but user participation is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual hit detection methods with automated sensor-based tracking systems. Optical sensors, radar, LIDAR, and GPS electronically detect and track the positions of users, targets, and objects, eliminating the need for manual observation and judgment. This substitution maintains ease of operation while enabling multiple users to participate simultaneously, as the automated system handles the complexity of tracking and attribution.
3Device complexity
If traditional detection methods are used to track multiple objects, then system complexity remains low, but tracking accuracy and reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs multiple types of sensors (optical, radar, LIDAR, GPS) that can universally track various objects (moving targets, launched objects, users) simultaneously. Each sensor type serves multiple functions: optical sensors track visual position, radar provides range and velocity data, LIDAR offers precise distance measurement, and GPS provides location information. This multi-functional approach enables accurate tracking of multiple objects while managing system complexity through integrated sensor arrays and centralized tracking computer processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables multiple users to simultaneously engage with moving targets, improving the gameplay experience by accurately tracking and scoring hits, and allowing for adaptive movement control and user interaction, thus enhancing the participation and enjoyment of activities like golf.
Implementation Method 1
A system and method that utilize a combination of sensors, including GPS, LIDAR, radar, and optical sensors, to track the movement and position of both moving targets and objects within a field of play
Implementation Method 2
A system and method that utilize a combination of sensors, including GPS, LIDAR, radar, and optical sensors, to track the movement and position of both moving targets and objects within a field of play
Implementation Method 3
A system and method that utilize a combination of sensors, including GPS, LIDAR, radar, and optical sensors, to track the movement and position of both moving targets and objects within a field of play
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AI summary
The invention generally relates to a system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity, including the specific method of how to track the moving target and the interaction of one or more users as the target moves. The system and method for integrating physical, moving targets into a game, sport or other activity enables a plurality of users to simultaneously attempt to hit a moving target in the field of play with a moving object while tracking the moving target and moving object using a combination of sensors located on or around the field of play and on or around the moving target and/or moving object.