Stereoscopic Image Capture with Performance Outcome Prediction in Sporting Environments

摘要

Methods and apparatus relating to predicting outcome in a sporting environment are described. The methods and apparatus are used to relate trajectory performance of an object to body motions and body orientation associated with a generating the trajectory of the object. When equipment is utilized to generate the trajectory of an object, than the effects of equipment motions and equipment orientation can be also related to trajectory performance. The method and apparatus can be used to predict body motions and body orientations that increase the likelihood of achieving a desired outcome including specifying optimum motions and orientations for a particular individual. The method and apparatus may be used in training, coaching and broadcasting environments.

主权项

1. A method for basketball, comprising:
capturing, with a camera, a plurality of images of a body of a user while the user is performing or simulating a basketball shot; identifying, by a processor, at least one body part of the user in the captured images; determining, by the processor, a parameter indicative of motion of the body part during the basketball shot based on the images; predicting, by the processor, a trajectory outcome of a physical basketball or a virtual basketball based on the parameter, wherein the trajectory outcome includes at least one of the group including whether the physical basketball or the virtual basketball passes through a physical hoop or a virtual hoop and whether the physical basketball or the virtual basketball contacts the physical hoop or the virtual hoop; and providing to the user feedback indicative of the trajectory outcome.