Method and apparatus to track objects in sports programs and select an appropriate camera view
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1. A method for tracking objects in a program and for selecting an appropriate camera view, the method comprising the steps of:
- entering one or more user preferences;
selecting one or more camera views, of a plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
displaying the one or more selected camera views.
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Abstract
The present invention provides techniques for tracking objects in sports programs and for selecting an appropriate camera view. Generally, in response to preferences selected by a user, a particular object in a sporting event is tracked. Not only is the object tracked, but statistical data about the object is compiled and may be displayed, depending on user preferences. Additionally, a user can select particular cameras to view or can select certain portions of the playing field to view.
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22 Claims
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1. A method for tracking objects in a program and for selecting an appropriate camera view, the method comprising the steps of:
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entering one or more user preferences;
selecting one or more camera views, of a plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
displaying the one or more selected camera views. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system comprising:
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a memory that stores computer-readable code; and
a processor operatively coupled to the memory, the processor configured to implement the computer-readable code, the computer-readable code configured to;
enter one or more user preferences;
select one or more camera views, of a plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
display the one or more selected camera views.
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18. An article of manufacture comprising:
a computer-readable medium having computer-readable code means embodied thereon, said computer-readable program code means comprising;
a step to enter one or more user preferences;
a step to select one or more camera views, of a plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
a step to display the one or more selected camera views.
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19. A system comprising:
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means for entering one or more user preferences;
means for selecting one or more camera views, of a plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
means for displaying the one or more selected camera views.
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20. A method for selecting an appropriate camera view on a receiver, the method comprising the steps of:
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entering one or more user preferences;
receiving a plurality of camera views;
selecting one or more camera views, of the plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
displaying the one or more selected camera views. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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22. A system for selecting an appropriate camera view on a receiver, the system comprising:
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a memory that stores computer-readable code; and
a processor operatively coupled to the memory, the processor configured to implement the computer-readable code, the computer-readable code configured to;
enter one or more user preferences;
receive a plurality of camera views;
select one or more camera views, of the plurality of camera views, based on the one or more user preferences; and
display the one or more selected camera views.
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