Inventors:
Gaginda Wickramaratna - Marlton NJ, US
International Classification:
H04N007/18
Abstract:
A pylon marker made of solid foam or other resiliently compressible material which maintains the shape of the pylon has internal cavity openings into which one or up to four micro-cameras or similar miniature cameras are placed. The cameras take real time images of the action, for instance football players contacting or passing by or in the line of sight of the pylon. One or more transmitters, also located in cavity openings in the pylon, receive the real time image signals from the camera and send those signals to a video receiver and then to a television or VCR, located on the sidelines or other remote location. A battery pack also located in the pylon, provides the electrical power for the cameras. When the pylon markers are positioned at the four corners of the football end zone, images of players contacting or passing the pylon from a number of different angles will constantly be transmitted for immediate view by broadcasters, the public, and, if necessary, football officials.