Virtual reality translation of location based on starting position of sports implement
A system for simulating sports includes a motion capture tracking system linked to a computer for monitoring movement of a ball and a ball holding device having a predefined geospatial location that is monitored and identified by the motion capture tracking system that is linked to the computer.
1. A system for simulating sports, comprising:
a motion capture tracking system linked to a computer for monitoring movement of a ball, wherein the motion capture tracking system includes a plurality of IR (Infrared) motion tracking cameras;
a head mounted display device displaying animations including respective team and opponent team pre-play alignments; and
a selectively moveable ball holding device having a predefined geospatial location on a physical practice field that is monitored and identified by the motion capture tracking system that is linked to the computer, the ball holding device has tracking elements allowing for immediate tracking thereof by the motion capture tracking system, wherein the animations are registered to the physical practice field and are based upon positioning of the ball holding device on the physical practice field;
wherein, upon repositioning of the ball holding device, the motion capture tracking system redraws an animated field based on a new perceived location.
2. The system for simulating sports according to claim 1 , wherein the tracking elements of the ball holding device are IR LEDs that may be identified by the motion capture tracking system.
3. The system for simulating sports according to claim 1 , wherein the ball holding device includes a securing component to securely hold the ball in place on the ball holding device.
4. The system for simulating sports according to claim 3 , wherein the ball is an actively tracked ball.
5. The system for simulating sports according to claim 4 , wherein the ball comprises a ball body and light system.
6. The system for simulating sports according to claim 5 , wherein the light system includes an infrared LED control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, a set of IR LEDs, and wiring.
7. The system for simulating sports according to claim 6 , wherein the IR LEDs are integrated into the ball body.
8. The system for simulating sports according to claim 4 , wherein the ball holding device also includes a charging module and conductive elements to provide a power source for a football.
9. The system for simulating sports according to claim 1 , wherein the ball is an actively tracked ball.
10. The system for simulating sports according to claim 9 , wherein the ball comprises a ball body and light system.
11. The system for simulating sports according to claim 10 , wherein the light system includes an infrared LED control board, a battery, a charging chip, a magnetic charging cable adapter, a set of IR LEDs, and wiring.
12. The system for simulating sports according to claim 11 , wherein the IR LEDs are integrated into the ball body.