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Autonomous System for Sports Performance

[Category : - Swimming]
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The present invention relates to an integrated and fully autonomous system for video capture, sports analysis, and high-precision timing designed for aquatic disciplines as well as other continuous-movement activities such as running, cycling, and surfing. The system combines computer-vision resources, wearable devices (watches/smartwatches), and mobile platforms such as drones or fixed cameras, enabling automatic monitoring of the athlete from the start signal through the finish, including the generation of specific performance metrics, without the need for human operators during the activity.rnThe start mechanism adopts an innovative protocol that does not rely on geolocation or external triggering. The start is initiated by the athlete through simple interaction with the wearable device, which functions as a local control unit. The athlete may configure different start modes, such as countdowns based on a predetermined number of auditory signals or the “on your marks” sequence followed by a final audio cue. After the athlete issues the initial start command, the system automatically executes a waiting window (for example, three seconds), after which it triggers the official start, synchronizing the device’s internal clock with the computer-vision module and with the system’s event-logging components. This method ensures synchronization accuracy even in environments where GPS and other positioning technologies are unstable. Enables the synchronization of multiple smartwatches for simultaneous race starts and time measurements.rnFrom the moment of the start, the system identifies the athlete, tracks his or her trajectory, and records sports metrics through computer-vision algorithms applied to images captured by a drone, fixed camera, or equivalent equipment. Metrics include instantaneous speed, split times, section-based timing, detection of turns, laps, rhythm variations, automatic partials, and overall time. In swimming, the system automatically detects wall approaches, turns, distances covered, and the finish using motion analysis, body-pattern recognition, and image-derived spatial estimation. The same principles apply to other modalities, adapting the tracking logic to gesture patterns and environmental characteristics.rnThe system operates fully autonomously, without requiring continuous activation by coaches, technicians, or officials. This enables usage by individual athletes for recreational and amateur training, as well as by professional teams, for performance evaluations, technical clinics, and competitive environments where rapid and precise analysis is essential. Furthermore, the modular architecture of the invention supports future integration with emerging technologies and expansion into other sports modalities without substantial modification of the invention’s technological core.rnThis solution distinguishes itself from existing technologies by combining, within a single automated workflow, an athlete-defined start with automatic synchronization, intelligent visual tracking, and high-precision timing, ensuring reliability even in contexts with limited availability of external sensors. This unprecedented integration significantly enhances the potential for automation in sports analysis and offers clear commercial applicability in training and competition environments. Holding the present patent enables the future acquisition of new business opportunities, products, and technologies.

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