Deriving Subsidiary Competitions from Video Matchups

The patent segments the original competition into multiple independent subsidiary competitions based on different event types (e.g., dunks, isolations, blocks). Each event type becomes a separate competition with its own ranking system, allowing the system to derive meaningful subsidiary competitions while maintaining manageable complexity through modular organization.

The patent adds a new dimension to competition analysis by creating temporal and thematic subdivisions of events. Instead of viewing events only within the context of the overall tournament, the system creates additional competition layers based on event type and timing, transforming the single-dimension tournament structure into a multi-dimensional competition framework.

The patent creates simplified copies or representations of the complex matchup events. By defining standardized event types (dunks, isolations, blocks) with specific detection criteria, the system creates manageable event models that capture essential player performance information without requiring complex analysis of every game moment, thus reducing identification difficulty while preserving key performance data.

The patent transforms the detection problem by changing the parameters used to identify and measure events. Instead of analyzing continuous game footage for any possible interaction, the system defines discrete event types with specific measurable parameters (e.g., dunk completion, isolation duration, block timing), making detection and ranking more straightforward while capturing detailed player performance information.