Swimming Pool Augmented Reality Displays for Real-Time Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing augmented reality systems are not effectively integrated with aquatic environments, particularly swimming pools, making it difficult to communicate performance data to athletes in real time during training or competition.
Innovation Solution
An augmented reality system is implemented within a swimming pool, utilizing visual input means on the pool's bottom, walls, and ceiling to provide dynamic underwater images, including speed indicators and interactive games, controlled by a unit outside the pool to enhance communication and training effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If traditional communication methods are used in swimming pools, then simplicity is maintained, but real-time performance data communication to athletes is ineffective
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an augmented reality intermediary system consisting of underwater displays, projectors, or LED panels that mediate between the coaching staff and the athlete. This intermediary device transmits performance data visually within the aquatic environment, solving the problem of ineffective communication without requiring complex direct intervention in the water.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical or verbal communication methods with optical/electronic visual displays. By substituting the mechanical system of physical interaction with an electronic augmented reality system, real-time performance feedback is achieved while maintaining system manageability through standardized display technologies.
2Reliability
If augmented reality visual displays are installed in the pool, then real-time feedback is achieved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs multi-functional visual display devices that can present various types of performance data (speed, distance, time, technique metrics) through a single unified system. The augmented reality displays are designed to show multiple parameters simultaneously, reducing the need for separate specialized devices for each measurement type.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates automatic detection means that independently measure and transmit performance data to the visual displays without requiring manual intervention. The augmented reality system self-regulates by automatically updating visual feedback based on real-time sensor data, reducing operational complexity while maintaining reliable real-time communication.
3Measurement precision
If detection means are integrated into the system, then measurement accuracy improves, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple detection functions (speed, distance, time measurement) into a single integrated detection system that feeds data to the augmented reality displays. By merging separate measurement devices into one coordinated system, measurement precision is maintained while reducing overall system complexity and the number of independent components required.
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AI summary
An augmented reality system for applications in competitive sport or in the recreational or leisure sector, in a swimming pool is provided. The system includes means of visual input arranged within the swimming pool on the bottom and/or wall(s) and/or ceiling possibly of varying height, to present underwater images to a subject moving within the pool and a control unit arranged outside the swimming pool to control the visual input means so as to present a dynamic virtual scenario to the subject.