Rick A Baltman

US Patent:

20130016099, Jan 17, 2013

Filed:

Jul 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/548101

Inventors:

Robb Rinard - Phoenix AZ, US
Rick Baltman - Phoenix AZ, US

Assignee:

2XL Games, Inc. - Phoenix AZ

International Classification:

G06T 17/00
G06T 15/40
G06T 15/00

US Classification:

345420, 345419, 345422

Abstract:

A method for producing video simulations uses two-dimensional HDR images and LIDAR optical sensor data to deliver a photo-realistic simulated sporting event experience to a display. The playing environment is mapped using a data collection process that includes contour mapping the environment, photographing the environment, and associating the images with the contour mapping data. Preferably, the HDR camera is used in conjunction with a differential global positioning system that records the position and heading of the camera when the photo is taken. A polygon mesh is obtained from the contour data, and each image is projected onto a backdrop from the perspective of a simulated camera to create a set, which is then stored in a set database. The simulated environment is created by selecting the set needed for the simulation and incorporating simulation elements into the set before rendering the simulated camera's view to the display.