Object tracking system optimization and tools
First Claim
1. A pair of tracking tags for coupling with a pair of shoulder pads worn by an athlete, comprising:
- first and second tracking tags each having;
a battery coupled to electronic circuitry configured to periodically emit a respective tracking signal;
a housing for containing the battery and the circuitry; and
one or more fastening mechanisms attached to the housing and configured to couple the tracking tag to a respective one of the shoulder pads in a position back from a horizontal center line extending from the left shoulder of the athlete to the right shoulder of the athlete, such that a transmission plane of the tracking tag is horizontal when the torso of the athlete is tilted forward.
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Abstract
Systems, methods and software products optimize installation and operation of an object tracking system. Performance of the athlete tracking system is continually monitored and optimized based upon one or more of: statically positioned tags, grouping tags within two or more tag sets to assign ping rates, selecting receiver configuration and aim dynamically based upon environmental and situational conditions. Tracking tags are improved to facilitate coupling of the tag to an athlete and may be self-configurable. A trackable protection pad allows a tracking tag to be positioned substantially horizontal when the athlete is competing. A data replay tool replays location tracking information in chronological order and visually plots location of tracking tags and errors in the determined location. A tag manager automatically configures the tracking tags. A robotic vehicle automated installation of the object tracking system.
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8 Claims
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1. A pair of tracking tags for coupling with a pair of shoulder pads worn by an athlete, comprising:
first and second tracking tags each having; a battery coupled to electronic circuitry configured to periodically emit a respective tracking signal; a housing for containing the battery and the circuitry; and one or more fastening mechanisms attached to the housing and configured to couple the tracking tag to a respective one of the shoulder pads in a position back from a horizontal center line extending from the left shoulder of the athlete to the right shoulder of the athlete, such that a transmission plane of the tracking tag is horizontal when the torso of the athlete is tilted forward. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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