Method and system for use of transmitted location information in sporting events
First Claim
1. A method for determining sporting event position information, the method comprising:
- receiving transmission data from a sporting event transmitter; and
determining a position of the sporting event transmitter.
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Abstract
A method and system for accurately determining player position and movements, as well as movement of other objects during a sporting event. Transmissions from a transmitter attached to the moving object are used in conjunction with a plurality of receivers and a processor to precisely determine the object'"'"'s location and movement. The produced location and movement data is usable to simulate play of the game, to determine play events or outcomes, and to allow modeling and other use of the data produced. In another variation, a camera, microphone, or other directional recorder is used with the location and movement data to track play. In an additional variation, data associated with the player or other moving object is used for such purposes to assist in identification of players and to ease broadcast commentary.
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27 Claims
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1. A method for determining sporting event position information, the method comprising:
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receiving transmission data from a sporting event transmitter; and
determining a position of the sporting event transmitter. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for controlling a sporting event camera, the sporting event camera having an orientation, the method comprising:
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receiving position transmission data from a sporting event transmitter, the sporting event transmitter having a position; and
varying the orientation of the sporting event camera to track the position of the sporting event transmitter.
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15. A method for receiving sporting event sound using a directional sound receiving device, the method comprising:
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receiving position transmission data from a sporting event transmitter, the sporting event transmitter having a position; and
directing the directional sound receiving device to track the position of the sporting event transmitter.
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16. A method for identifying a moveable object in a sporting event, the method comprising:
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receiving position transmission data from a sporting event transmitter attached to the moveable object, the sporting event transmitter transmitting position information and an associated identifier for the moveable object; and
communicating the associated identifier information for the moveable object. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18)
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19. A system for determining sporting event position information, the system comprising:
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a sporting event transmitter;
a plurality of receivers for receiving information transmitted by the sporting event transmitter; and
a processor for determining a position of the sporting event transmitter using the information received by the plurality of receivers. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A system for determining sporting event position information, the system comprising:
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