Maintenance of playing surfaces
US11062146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30228
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A playing surface monitoring system, comprising a playing surface; an image capture unit arranged for capturing images of at least part of the playing surface and persons or objects thereon; processing means for detecting said persons or objects and their relative location on the playing surface; means for discriminating between persons using the pitch and objects used for maintenance of the playing surface, and means for using the determined information for determining density of use and/or maintenance of the playing surface or one more parts thereof over a period of time.
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