Abstract: A virtual view system uses raw imagery from cameras placed around a sporting arena to generate virtual views of the sporting event from any contemplated view point. The system consists of an optical tracking system, a virtual environment server, and one or more virtual view stations. The optical tracking system receives raw, 2-dimensional video data from a pre-selected number of cameras strategically placed around a sporting arena. The raw 2-dimensional data is then compartmentalized into data gates and processed via a series of software image processors into body state data assigned to each sports player or other targeted entity. The body state data is then passed to a virtual environmental server which generates body position information and visual models for transfer to a selected number of virtual view stations. Each virtual view station includes viewing software for rendering and viewing a virtual sports scene as desired.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 12, 1998
Date of Patent:
September 26, 2000
Assignee:
AniVision, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeffery D. Boyken, Brian K. Mitchell, Robert V. Wells
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