They Finally Made a Pool Table-Computer
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Well, if you are not yet as good as Mosconi/Lassiter/Hall/Reyes, then maybe this can help you.
Or the rest of us who also don't have their talent.
It certainly has possibilities and is worth looking into
I think it is a nice first step.
Now what we need is that training aid attached to a camera.
a) camera takes picture of current table position
b) projector displays
b.1) english to be applied behind the CB
b.2) line from CB to OB
b.3) line from OB to posket
b.4) line of CB after contact
Now what we need is that training aid attached to a camera.
a) camera takes picture of current table position
b) projector displays
b.1) english to be applied behind the CB
b.2) line from CB to OB
b.3) line from OB to posket
b.4) line of CB after contact
Isn't that what the 'Augmented Reality' table does?
Yes, it would be great to use both together.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iLCVVVAA1vw
Sure thing!
It sets up with a projector, like a TV screen projector, that is about 7' away on your ceiling. The computer that the projectorpro people use is attached to the projector. Naturally, if you stand in the path of the projector, you'll get a shadow into the table. Watch the guys on youtube.
Seems like a good teaching tool that will motivate players to do drills more often.
What is the alignment procedure to get it synced up with the diamonds on the table, and how accurate is it?
Also, if most tables bank differently, are the bank lines really that helpful?
Nice to see people trying to add some technology to the game; it will need it to grow.
A bigger deal would be a table (with added electronics) that monitored and tracked every ball's location to within a few thousandths of an inch. It would revolutionize the broadcast experience!
Would you like a replay of Shane's break detailing the speed, where the cue ball hit the rack and the resulting movement (path) of every ball on the table? Would be the same detail for every shot during the match.
Many many possibilities.
What is the alignment procedure to get it synced up with the diamonds on the table, and how accurate is it?
Also, if most tables bank differently, are the bank lines really that helpful?
Nice to see people trying to add some technology to the game; it will need it to grow.
A bigger deal would be a table (with added electronics) that monitored and tracked every ball's location to within a few thousandths of an inch. It would revolutionize the broadcast experience!
Would you like a replay of Shane's break detailing the speed, where the cue ball hit the rack and the resulting movement (path) of every ball on the table? Would be the same detail for every shot during the match.
Many many possibilities.
Yes, many, many possibilities. At first, the projector set up is to set up the four square diamond patterns with the pool table; one on each 1-1, in the corners. Now that is accomplished, the grid pattern shows how the lines go from diamond to diamond. Everyone (on paper) had to lay out their drills (patterns), to line up with the diamonds and now the instructors can do that or lay out the balls anywhere.
If someone can go to Youtube; https://youtu.be/YLV_8Ug3wQQ and see them using the "random" ball feature, you can kind of tell how everything works. Of course the patterns, and balls will all be saved for you but everything else can be saved also.
That's what the sensors of the 'Augmented Reaity' System does.
No need to do anything to the table.
Visual sensors and ball recognition do the rest.
Calibration to the diamonds affords consistency from data accusation to future ball
placement.
Only problem is the multi-camera array and overhead mounting rigs.
The combination of the Teaching Program and Augmented Reality will be the future of Billiards Instruction.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=l2bzAmysjc8
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z6-i9pZrSU
https://www.designboom.com/technology/project-snooker-laser-guides-for-billiards/
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The Augmented Reality concept will be great as a teaching tool, but not much else.
No pool tournament would have anything to do with projections on the table.
The concept I am speaking would not change the game from the players prospective one bit.
Cool tool! I can't help wondering why a dedicated computer is necessary. Seems like any common PC should be able to do the job. If this becomes popular, that may be the next development - just to help get the cost down.
It's the program not the computer.
(Sounds Familiar?)
You do realize people can't push a button and have SVB show up in their pool or living room?
Would.love to be able to mimick every rack of say a SVB vs Dennis O match, or how about Earl vs Efren in their epic match. There is no limit to what you can learn here - but I guess you are too smart for that lolol
Jason
A Digital SVB and Dennis could be "there" just like in Madden Football!
The projector could be "installed" on top of an existing pool table light, the image shining down "thru" a hole to the side of any bulbs.
A custom pool table lamp could be built to have the projection hole be in the true center, between a set of LED panels that is housed in a frame that keeps side glare away and could be dimmed as needed for clarity.
A custom pool table lamp could be built to have the projection hole be in the true center, between a set of LED panels that is housed in a frame that keeps side glare away and could be dimmed as needed for clarity.
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I see what you are saying......
During televised matches you would have data boxes and digital lines showing the audience what's what.
Much like in Golf and that krazy American Football.
That could be done "automatically" by the system so you would be seeing real time information.
The data would be collected as the match goes on and would be available for future download at your "teaching table" (tm).
Like you said, also great during match replays at home to study the nuances of a players style.
Again all of that could be done with cameras and sensors above an ordinary table.
The table would not have to modified or equipped.
Makes it work anywhere, anytime.
Great Idea! Thanks WGDave
During televised matches you would have data boxes and digital lines showing the audience what's what.
Much like in Golf and that krazy American Football.
That could be done "automatically" by the system so you would be seeing real time information.
The data would be collected as the match goes on and would be available for future download at your "teaching table" (tm).
Like you said, also great during match replays at home to study the nuances of a players style.
Again all of that could be done with cameras and sensors above an ordinary table.
The table would not have to modified or equipped.
Makes it work anywhere, anytime.
Great Idea! Thanks WGDave
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