Scryon, a UK based intelligent surveillance company which offers an incident-based security and surveillance system based around a smart incident recognition algorithm, has set up a system to allow the athletes to analysis their performance whilst on the track.
The system comprises of four cameras positioned along the 1,365 metre track. After image capture the broadcast quality video is transmitted wirelessly to a central reviewing station.
At the reviewing station specially designed software allows the team to study the performance using multi-screen, split screen, frame-by-frame and overlay functionality.
The system is based on the main Scyron system, which is used by 43 UK police forces for targeted analysis of surveillance footage and its presentation in court.
Richard Simmons, performance director for the British Bobsleigh Team, said he believes the system is paying dividends already.
“The instant feedback we’re getting provides a competitive edge, and is proving particularly useful for perfecting our starts where the slightest error can cost you a place on the medal winners’ rostrum. Teams from other countries are now showing a lot of interest but we won’t be sharing the technology!” he added.
Scyron has a three-year contract with the British Bobsleigh Association as a main sponsor and has seconded a technician as a full-time member of the Bobsleigh team until the completion of the 2010 Olympics.
“Our primary motivation is to help the British team achieve success,” said Mike Wilks, CEO of Scyron, “but at the same time this is both an excellent test-bed and showcase for our precision, analysis technologies in a demanding and exacting environment. Performance is everything whether it’s crime-busting or medal-winning and we foresee potential applications for athletes in other sports.”
In the future, Scyron plans for the system to incorporate telemetry data transmitted from an onboard computer in the bobsleigh. This will enable the overlay of additional information such as speed into turns, g-force, lines into bends etc.
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