SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRACKING AND TAGGING OBJECTS WITHIN A BROADCAST
The present disclosure presents an improved system and method for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, including expert indications of desirable and undesirable locations on golf course terrain.
1 . A method for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, comprising:
providing an indication of terrain of a golf course; and
rendering graphics in a broadcast over and relative to the terrain of said golf course, the graphics indicative of a golf expert's indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play;
wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position;
wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors; and
wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot.
2 . A method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said graphics provide indication of desirable and undesirable locations for golf play.
3 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position.
4 . A method in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said preceding position comprises a tee shot.
5 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors.
6 . A method in accordance with claim 5 , wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot.
7 . A method in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the position, size or shape of the indicated good and bad spots vary according to one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards.
8 . A method in accordance with claim 3 , wherein said the position, size and shape of the indicated good and bad spots are generated prior to game play.
9 . A method in accordance with claim 3 , wherein a position, size or shape of the indicated good or bad spots are changed prior to or during game play to reflect a change in at least one factor.
10 . A method in accordance with claim 9 , wherein said at least one factor comprises one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards.
11 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided by a user interface, comprising one or more of: a computer terminal; a tablet; a touchscreen product; and a mobile device.
12 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided on a 3D rendering of golf course terrain relative to at least one pre-determined camera shot, which the indication overlaid relative to said terrain.
13 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided as an overlay utilizing red color for undesirable locations and green color for desirable locations.
14 . A method in accordance with claim 2 , further comprising providing a broadcast extraction window via a computer system, wherein said broadcast extraction window is configured to position in accordance with tracking data received by said computer system.
15 . A method in accordance with claim 14 , wherein said extraction window is configured to pan, scan or zoom in response to said tracking data.
16 . A system for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, comprising:
a user interface configured to accept a golf expert's indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play; and
a computer system, including a processor that is configured to render graphics in a broadcast over and relative to a golf course terrain, said graphics providing said indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play.
17 . A system in accordance with claim 16 , wherein said graphics provide indication of desirable and undesirable locations for golf play.
18 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position.
19 . A system in accordance with claim 18 , wherein said preceding position comprises a tee shot.
20 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors.
21 . A system in accordance with claim 20 , wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot.
22 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein the position, size or shape of the indicated good and bad spots vary according to one or more of: the length of the preceding shot;
anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards.
23 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said the position, size and shape of the indicated good and bad spots are generated prior to game play.
24 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein a position, size or shape of the indicated good or bad spots are changed prior to or during game play to reflect a change in at least one factor.
25 . A system in accordance with claim 24 , wherein said at least one factor comprises one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards.
26 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided by a user interface, comprising one or more of: a computer terminal; a tablet; a touchscreen product; and a mobile device.
27 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided on a 3D rendering of golf course terrain relative to at least one pre-determined camera shot, which the indication overlaid relative to said terrain.
28 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided as an overlay utilizing red color for undesirable locations and green color for desirable locations.
29 . A system in accordance with claim 17 , further comprising a broadcast extraction window provided by said computer system, wherein said broadcast extraction window is configured to position in accordance with tracking data received by said computer system.
30 . A system in accordance with claim 29 , wherein said extraction window is configured to pan, scan or zoom in response to said tracking data.