Virtual strike zone

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2002-12-27

2008-03-11

Pezzuto, Robert E (Department: 3714)

Games using tangible projectile

Playing field or court game; game element or accessory...

Practice or training device

C473S453000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07341530

ABSTRACT:
A system adds a graphical image of the strike zone to a video or other image of a baseball game. The system determines location of the strike zone and the ball in real space. The locations of the strike zone and the ball are depicted in the video. Based on knowing the locations of the strike zone and the ball, the system can determines whether the pitch was a strike or a ball.

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