IP Library Granted Patent US 11,615,617
Granted Patent B2
US 11,615,617 · App. 17/089,314 · Granted Mar 28, 2023

Systems and methods for providing video presentation and video analytics for live sporting events

Inventor: Gerard J. Hall (Durham, NC)
Assignee: SPORTSMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
G06V20/20G06V20/42H04N5/247
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 11,615,617
App. No.
17/089,314
Granted
Mar 28, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

Systems and methods for video presentation and analytics for live sporting events are disclosed. At least two cameras are used for tracking objects during a live sporting event and generate video feeds to a server processor. The server processor is operable to match the video feeds and create a 3D model of the world based on the video feeds from the at least two cameras. 2D graphics are created from different perspectives based on the 3D model. Statistical data and analytical data related to object movement are produced and displayed on the 2D graphics. The present invention also provides a standard file format for object movement in space over a timeline across multiple sports.

Claims (38)

1. A system for video presentation and analytics of a live sporting event, comprising:

a server platform in network communication with at least two cameras and at least one display device;

wherein the server platform is operable to receive video data from the at least two cameras,

wherein the video data includes video of at least one object in the live sporting event;

wherein the server platform is operable to render a three-dimensional (3D) world model comprising the at least one object in the live sporting event based on the video data;

wherein the server platform is operable to generate at least one graphic illustrating the at least one object based on the 3D world model;

wherein the at least one display device is operable to display the at least one graphic via a graphical user interface (GUI); and

wherein an origin of the 3D world model is a center of a venue of the live sporting event.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server platform is operable to provide analytics, projections, and/or predictions at least based on the video data.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on environmental data, wherein the environmental data comprises air temperature and/or humidity level.

4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on biometric data, wherein the biometric data comprises weight, height, hydration, heart rate, fatigue, blood pressure, body temperature, blood sugar level, blood composition, and/or alertness.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the server platform is further operable to project a path of the at least one object.

6. A method for video presentation and analytics of a live sporting event, comprising:

a server platform receiving video data including at least one object from at least two cameras;

the server platform rendering a three-dimensional (3D) world model including the at least one object based on the video data;

the server platform generating at least one graphic illustrating the at least one object based on the 3D world model;

the server platform providing analytics, projections, and/or predictions based on the video data;

at least one display device displaying the at least one graphic via an interactive graphical user interface (GUI); and

the server platform projecting a path of the at least one object.

7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on biometric data, wherein the biometric data comprises weight, height, hydration, heart rate, fatigue, blood pressure, body temperature, blood sugar level, blood composition, and/or alertness.

8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on environmental data, wherein the environmental data comprises air temperature and/or humidity level.

9. The method of claim 6 , wherein the video data is two-dimensional (2D) video data.

10. The method of claim 6 , wherein an origin of the 3D world model is a center of a venue of the live sporting event.

11. The method of claim 6 , further comprising the at least one display device displaying statistical data on the at least one graphic, wherein the statistical data comprises a velocity of the at least one object, a rotation of the at least one object, and/or a direction of the at least one object.

12. A system for video presentation and analytics of a live sporting event, comprising:

a server platform in network communication with at least two cameras and at least one display device;

wherein the server platform is operable to receive video data from the at least two cameras, wherein the video data includes video of at least one object in the live sporting event;

wherein the server platform is operable to render a three-dimensional (3D) world model comprising the at least one object in the live sporting event based on the video data;

wherein the server platform is operable to generate at least one graphic illustrating the at least one object based on the 3D world model;

wherein the at least one display device is operable to display the at least one graphic via a graphical user interface (GUI); and

wherein the at least one display device is operable to display statistical data on the at least one graphic, wherein the statistical data comprises a velocity of the at least one object, a rotation of the at least one object, and/or a direction of the at least one object.

13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the video data is two-dimensional (2D) video data.

14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the server platform comprises an intelligence engine including rules sets for the live sporting event, and wherein the intelligence engine is configured with an artificial intelligence algorithm.

15. The system of claim 12 , wherein the server platform is operable to provide analytics, projections, and/or predictions at least based on the video data.

16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on environmental data, wherein the environmental data comprises air temperature and/or humidity level.

17. The system of claim 16 , wherein the analytics, projections, and/or predictions are further based on biometric data, wherein the biometric data comprises weight, height, hydration, heart rate, fatigue, blood pressure, body temperature, blood sugar level, blood composition, and/or alertness.

18. The system of claim 12 , wherein the server platform is further operable to project a path of the at least one object.

19. The system of claim 12 , wherein an origin of the 3D world model is a center of a venue of the live sporting event.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 27, 2021
From: HALL, GERARD J.
To: SPORTSMEDIA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 056369/0668 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 16262322 · Jan 30, 2019
Provisional Application 62624534 · Jan 31, 2018
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