Athletic performance monitoring systems and methods in a team sports environment
US8771148B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S482/901
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems, apparatuses, and methods for determining when an athlete is in possession of a ball by analyzing image data are provided. A camera is worn by an athlete and is turned on when the athlete is in proximity of a ball. The camera is used to generate an image of a ball. The size of the ball is determined and compared to a threshold. The athlete is considered to be in possession of the ball when the size of the image exceeds the threshold.
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