True space tracking of axisymmetric object flight using diameter measurement

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8948457
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13921162

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Methods and apparatus for determining a trajectory of a axisymmetric object in 3-D physical space using a digital camera which records 2-D image data are described. In particular, based upon i) a characteristic length of the axisymmetric object, ii) a physical position of the camera determined from sensors associated with the camera (e.g., accelerometers) and iii) captured 2-D digital images from the camera including a time at which each image is generated relative to one another, a position, a velocity vector and an acceleration vector can be determined in three dimensional physical space for axisymmetric object objects as a function of time. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus can be applied to determine the trajectories of objects in games which utilize axisymmetric object objects, such as basketball, baseball, bowling, golf, soccer, rugby or football.

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  • PILLAR VISION, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carter, John Elkmont, US 117 2769
Marty, Alan W Menlo Park, US 43 2246

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