Wearable Camera and Sensor Fusion for Real-Time Sports Broadcasts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current broadcasting technologies fail to capture and broadcast video content from the perspective of athletes during professional competitions, limiting the availability of immersive viewing experiences and hindering performance analysis and health monitoring.
Innovation Solution
A wearable apparatus integrated with a camera and sensors that captures and transmits video and sensor data wirelessly, processing and converting it into a broadcast format for real-time or later use, including health monitoring features like concussion detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a wearable apparatus with camera and sensors is used to capture video data from an athlete's perspective, then immersive viewing experiences and performance analysis are enabled, but the device complexity and size constraints are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (camera, sensors, processing circuitry, wireless transmission) into a single integrated wearable apparatus. The processing circuitry is embedded within the wearable device, merging data processing capabilities with the capture functions to reduce overall system complexity while enabling immersive viewing and performance analysis capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The wearable apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: capturing video data, collecting sensor data, processing the data locally, and transmitting it wirelessly. This multi-functionality in a single device enables immersive viewing experiences and performance analysis without requiring multiple separate systems.
2Productivity
If video data is converted into broadcast format and transmitted to destination devices, then real-time broadcasting capability is improved, but data processing requirements and transmission time are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The processing circuitry performs preliminary conversion of video data into broadcast format while the data is being captured and transmitted. This preliminary processing action reduces the time required for final broadcasting by preparing the data in advance, enabling real-time broadcasting capability without significant delays.
3Reliability
If multiple sensors are integrated into the wearable apparatus for health monitoring, then athlete safety and performance analysis are improved, but the device size and power consumption are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The processing circuitry performs local processing of sensor data to detect health conditions such as concussions. This self-service processing capability enables the device to monitor athlete safety independently without requiring constant external power or processing resources, reducing overall power consumption while maintaining reliable health monitoring.
Data Source
AI summary
A streaming content delivery system is provided for processing and broadcasting digital video content obtained from a distributed wearable camera device having eye tracking and movement sensing circuitry, or combination of devices or components, worn by an athlete, sports participant, or first responder. The system which may include eye sensors, accelerometers, as well as other sensors and specific wearable devices are disclosed which provide sensor data-enhanced video content from the point of view of an athlete during competition including for the sports of football, baseball, golf, skiing, and snowboarding.