Wireless Motion Capture System for Augmented Broadcasting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motion capture systems lack accurate and portable high-resolution motion data capture and analysis, failing to integrate seamlessly with user equipment, provide real-time feedback, and enable data mining for equipment fitting and business decision-making, while also not allowing for virtual reality interactions with historical players or immediate visual feedback on ball flight and equipment performance.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing a camera, computer, and wireless communication interface to receive and analyze motion capture data from portable wireless elements, enabling broadcasting of augmented motion data, virtual reality applications, and data mining for equipment fitting and business insights, allowing users to play against historical players and receive immediate feedback on performance metrics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If stationary multi-camera systems are used for motion capture, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and portability are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the motion capture system into multiple independent wireless camera units that can operate autonomously. Each camera captures motion data independently and transmits it wirelessly to a central system, eliminating the need for a large stationary multi-camera installation while maintaining measurement precision through distributed sensing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical stationary camera mounting system with wireless transmission technology. Motion capture data is transmitted wirelessly from portable cameras to the analysis system, eliminating the need for fixed mechanical installations and complex cable connections, thereby improving portability while maintaining measurement accuracy.
2Productivity
If motion capture data is collected and analyzed in real-time, then productivity is improved, but use of energy is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic data transmission and analysis cycles rather than continuous real-time processing. The wireless motion capture system collects data continuously but transmits and analyzes it at predetermined intervals or trigger events, reducing the energy consumption of wireless transmission and processing while still providing timely feedback for performance optimization.
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AI summary
A broadcasting method for broadcasting images with augmented motion data, which may utilize a system having at least one camera, a computer and a wireless communication interface. The system obtains data from motion capture elements, analyzes data and optionally stores data in database for use in broadcasting applications, virtual reality applications and/or data mining. The system also recognizes at least one motion capture data element associated with a user or piece of equipment, and receives data associated with the motion capture element via the wireless communication interface. The system also enables unique displays associated with the user, such as 3D overlays onto images of the user to visually depict the captured motion data. Ratings, compliance, ball flight path data can be calculated and displayed, for example on a map or timeline or both. Furthermore, the system enables performance related equipment fitting and purchase.