Systems and methods for tracking and tagging objects within a broadcast

Abstract

The present disclosure presents an improved system and method for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, including expert indications of desirable and undesirable locations on golf course terrain.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, comprising:
 providing an indication of terrain of a golf course; and   rendering graphics in a broadcast over and relative to the terrain of said golf course, the graphics indicative of a golf expert's indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play;   wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position;   wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors; and   wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot.   
     
     
         2 . A method in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said graphics provide indication of desirable and undesirable locations for golf play. 
     
     
         3 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position. 
     
     
         4 . A method in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein said preceding position comprises a tee shot. 
     
     
         5 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors. 
     
     
         6 . A method in accordance with  claim 5 , wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot. 
     
     
         7 . A method in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein the position, size or shape of the indicated good and bad spots vary according to one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards. 
     
     
         8 . A method in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein said the position, size and shape of the indicated good and bad spots are generated prior to game play. 
     
     
         9 . A method in accordance with  claim 3 , wherein a position, size or shape of the indicated good or bad spots are changed prior to or during game play to reflect a change in at least one factor. 
     
     
         10 . A method in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein said at least one factor comprises one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards. 
     
     
         11 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided by a user interface, comprising one or more of: a computer terminal; a tablet; a touchscreen product; and a mobile device. 
     
     
         12 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided on a 3D rendering of golf course terrain relative to at least one pre-determined camera shot, which the indication overlaid relative to said terrain. 
     
     
         13 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein said indication is provided as an overlay utilizing red color for undesirable locations and green color for desirable locations. 
     
     
         14 . A method in accordance with  claim 2 , further comprising providing a broadcast extraction window via a computer system, wherein said broadcast extraction window is configured to position in accordance with tracking data received by said computer system. 
     
     
         15 . A method in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said extraction window is configured to pan, scan or zoom in response to said tracking data. 
     
     
         16 . A system for tracking and tagging objects of interest in a broadcast, comprising:
 a user interface configured to accept a golf expert's indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play; and   a computer system, including a processor that is configured to render graphics in a broadcast over and relative to a golf course terrain, said graphics providing said indications of desirable and/or undesirable locations for golf play.   
     
     
         17 . A system in accordance with  claim 16 , wherein said graphics provide indication of desirable and undesirable locations for golf play. 
     
     
         18 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said desirable and undesirable locations are indicated as good and bad spots to land a ball from a preceding position. 
     
     
         19 . A system in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein said preceding position comprises a tee shot. 
     
     
         20 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said indication by an expert takes into account objective and subjective factors. 
     
     
         21 . A system in accordance with  claim 20 , wherein said factors include expert opinion on places that might leave a player in a good or bad position in considering a following shot. 
     
     
         22 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein the position, size or shape of the indicated good and bad spots vary according to one or more of: the length of the preceding shot;
 anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards.   
     
     
         23 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said the position, size and shape of the indicated good and bad spots are generated prior to game play. 
     
     
         24 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein a position, size or shape of the indicated good or bad spots are changed prior to or during game play to reflect a change in at least one factor. 
     
     
         25 . A system in accordance with  claim 24 , wherein said at least one factor comprises one or more of: the length of the preceding shot; anticipated conditions of the terrain; time of day; lighting; wind conditions; physical capabilities of players; contestant skill sets; and unanticipated hazards. 
     
     
         26 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided by a user interface, comprising one or more of: a computer terminal; a tablet; a touchscreen product; and a mobile device. 
     
     
         27 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided on a 3D rendering of golf course terrain relative to at least one pre-determined camera shot, which the indication overlaid relative to said terrain. 
     
     
         28 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , wherein said indication is provided as an overlay utilizing red color for undesirable locations and green color for desirable locations. 
     
     
         29 . A system in accordance with  claim 17 , further comprising a broadcast extraction window provided by said computer system, wherein said broadcast extraction window is configured to position in accordance with tracking data received by said computer system. 
     
     
         30 . A system in accordance with  claim 29 , wherein said extraction window is configured to pan, scan or zoom in response to said tracking data.