DE19934913A1 - Conducting virtual sports competition via telecommunications network, especially Internet, involves connecting competitors via speech input/output arrangement, video camera and screen - Google Patents

Conducting virtual sports competition via telecommunications network, especially Internet, involves connecting competitors via speech input/output arrangement, video camera and screen

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DE19934913A1
DE19934913A1 DE19934913A DE19934913A DE19934913A1 DE 19934913 A1 DE19934913 A1 DE 19934913A1 DE 19934913 A DE19934913 A DE 19934913A DE 19934913 A DE19934913 A DE 19934913A DE 19934913 A1 DE19934913 A1 DE 19934913A1
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Guenter Burzywoda
Tilmann Haar
Silvio Hertzel
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Deutsche Telekom AG
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Abstract

The method involves connecting at least two competitors via a speech input and output arrangement and via a video camera and screen. The competitors are logged into the Internet in a space set up for the purpose and are made visible on the appropriate screens. Competition conditions can be specified before the competition using the speech input/output arrangements.

Description

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur individuellen Gestaltung von virtuellen Sport­ wettkämpfen unter Zuhilfenahme eines Telekommunikationsnetztes. Die Verfahrenslö­ sung ermöglicht die Realisierung verschiedener Wettkampfarten, wie Radfahren, Kraftsport und andere.The invention relates to a method for the individual design of virtual sports compete with the help of a telecommunications network. The procedural sol solution enables the realization of various types of competition, such as cycling, Weight training and others.

Derzeit sind Sportwettkämpfe nur vor Ort möglich, d. h., die Teilnehmer müssen sich zum Wettkampfort begeben. Es sind virtuelle Spiele bekannt, bei denen mehrere Spieler über ein Telekommunikationsnetz zusammen agieren können. Dazu zählen auch Schachwettkämpfe. In der bekannten virtuellen Spielwelt werden die Gegner z. B. als andersfarbig dargestellt.Sports competitions are currently only possible on site. that is, the participants must go to the competition site. Virtual games are known in which multiple players can act together over a telecommunications network. This also includes Chess competitions. In the known virtual game world, the opponents are z. B. as shown in a different color.

Mit der Erfindung soll ein Verfahren geschaffen werden, bei dem Wettkampfteilnehmer bei einem virtuellen Sportwettkampf sichtbar gemacht werden, und die Teilnehmer sich untereinander und gegeneinander vergleichen können, so daß die Teilnehmer nicht nur auf ihre eigene Willensstärke mehr angewiesen sind, um harte Trainingsphasen zu ab­ solvieren.The aim of the invention is to create a method for the competition participants be made visible in a virtual sports competition, and the participants themselves can compare with each other and against each other, so that the participants not only are more dependent on their own willpower to complete tough training phases solvate.

Die Erfindung soll im einzelnen anhand der Zeichnung näher beschrieben werden. Ein Fitnessgerät (Laufband, Ruderbank, Trimm-Fahrrad . . .) erhält einen Bildschirm, eine Videokamera, ein Sprachein-/ausgabegerät und einen Anschluß an das Internet. Diese Geräte können zu Hause, in einer Vereinssporthalle oder in Fitnesscentern aufge­ stellt werden. Durch den Internetanschluß gibt es keine räumliche Beschränkung mehr, d. h., die Wettkämpfe können weltweit verteilt sein.The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawing. A fitness machine (treadmill, rowing bench, exercise bike ...) receives a screen, a video camera, a voice input / output device and a connection to the Internet. These devices can be set up at home, in a club sports hall or in fitness centers be put. There is no longer any spatial restriction due to the internet connection, d. that is, the competitions can be spread worldwide.

Will der Trainierende nicht allein seinen Sport betreiben, so schaltet er den Bildschirm ein, und es wird eine Verbindung zu einem virtuellen Raum im Internet aufgebaut. In diesem virtuellen Raum befinden sich alle augenblicklich eingeloggten wettkampfwilli­ gen Sportler dieser Sportart. Über die Spracheingabe werden die Randbedingungen vor einem Wettkampf zwischen den Teilnehmern besprochen, z. B. welche Route beim Fahrradrennen gewählt werden soll. Die Umgebung der Fahrtstrecke ist in einem zen­ tralen Server im Internet abgelegt und läßt den Wettkampf realistisch erscheinen. Die Videoaufnahmen der Wettkämpfer werden in diese Umgebung eingeblendet, und die jeweiligen sportlichen Leistungen werden ausgewertet und daraus die augenblickliche Position im Feld der Sportler ermittelt. Trägt der Sportler einen Helmbildschirm, so wird die Kopfbewegung erfaßt, und wenn er sich nach hinten umdreht, wird auch diese Ansicht auf dem Bildschirm erscheinen. Zusätzlich können z. B. Puls und Blutdruck erfaßt werden, um später eine intensive Auswertung zu ermöglichen und um ggf. Über­ belastungen sofort festzustellen.If the exerciser does not want to do his sport alone, he switches the screen and a connection to a virtual space on the Internet is established. In In this virtual room you will find all the competition participants who are currently logged in against athletes of this sport. The boundary conditions are set using voice input discussed a competition between the participants, e.g. B. which route when  Bicycle race should be chosen. The area around the route is in a zen central server stored on the Internet and makes the competition appear realistic. The Video recordings of the competitors are shown in this environment, and the respective sporting achievements are evaluated and from this the current one Position in the field of athletes determined. If the athlete wears a helmet screen, so the head movement is detected, and if he turns backwards, this too View appear on the screen. In addition, e.g. B. Pulse and blood pressure be recorded in order to enable an intensive evaluation later and if necessary about determine loads immediately.

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1. Verfahren zum Austragen von virtuellen Sportwettkämpfen über Telekommunikati­ onsnetze, insbesondere das Internet, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß mindestens zwei Wettkampfteilnehmer jeweils über eine Sprachein- und Sprachausgabe, über eine Videokamera und einen Bildschirm miteinander verbunden sind, und die Wett­ kampfteilnehmer in einem dazu eigens eingerichtetem Raum im Internet eingeloggt und gegenseitig auf dem jeweiligen Bildschirm sichtbar gemacht sind.1. A method for carrying out virtual sports competitions on Telekommunikati onsnetze, in particular the Internet, characterized in that at least two contestants are each connected via voice and voice output, via a video camera and a screen, and the contestants in a specially set up Space logged in on the Internet and made visible to each other on the respective screen. 2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über die Spracheingabe zwischen den Wettkampfteilnehmern vor dem Wettkampf Randbedingungen, z. B. die Fahrstrecke und die Umgebung festgelegt werden, die in einem zentralen Server im Internet abgelegt sind.2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that via the voice input boundary conditions between the participants before the competition, e.g. B. the route and the environment are set in a central server are stored on the Internet. 3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß über einen Helm­ bildschirm der seitliche und hintere Raum bei Bewegung des Kopfes sichtbar ge­ macht wird.3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that over a helmet screen the side and rear space visible when the head moves is made.
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