US5065251A — Method and apparatus for graphically marking an a…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 174 words

An apparatus for marking a recording of an event with an indication of an occurrence of a signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of a recording device having input means linked to a plurality of input devices monitoring the event in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom, the apparatus comprising: at least one input device for monitoring the event and transmitting data therefrom, and for detecting the signal; means for producing an output in response to detection of the signal at each of said input devices; and, an encoder producing a marker in the recording upon triggering by the output, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the recording, wherein the signal is an audible signal occurring at the event and the recording is an audiovisual record of the event, the marker being one of audible and a visible indication in the recording, and wherein the marker is clearly displayed upon playback of the recording.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 174 words

An apparatus for marking a recording of an event with an indication of an occurrence of a signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of a recording device having input means linked to a plurality of input devices monitoring the event in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom, the apparatus comprising: at least one input device for monitoring the event and transmitting data therefrom, and for detecting the signal; means for producing an output in response to detection of the signal at each of said input devices; and, an encoder producing a marker in the recording upon triggering by the output, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the recording, wherein the signal is an audible signal occurring at the event and the recording is an audiovisual record of the event, the marker being one of audible and a visible indication in the recording, and wherein the marker is clearly displayed upon playback of the recording.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 39 words

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a discriminator operable to filter an output of the input device for attributes of the signal, the discriminator being operatively connected along a signal path between the input device and the encoder.

Claim 4

Independent Claim 209 words

An apparatus for marking a recording of an event with an indication of an occurrence of a signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of a recording device having input means linked to a plurality of input devices monitoring the event in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom, the apparatus comprising: at least one input device for monitoring the event and transmitting data therefrom, and for detecting the signal; means for producing an output in response to detection of the signal at each input device; an encoder producing a marker in the recording upon triggering by the output, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the recording, the signal including an audible signal produced by an official's whistle at a sporting event and the recording being an audiovisual record of the event, the marker including one of an audible and a visible indication superimposed in the recording, and the marker being clearly evident upon playback of the recording; and, a discriminator operable to filter an output of the input device for attributes of the signal, the discriminator being operatively connected along a signal path between the input device and the encoder.

Claim 5

Independent Claim 209 words

An apparatus for marking a recording of an event with an indication of an occurrence of a signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of a recording device having input means linked to a plurality of input devices monitoring the event in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom, the apparatus comprising: at least one input device for monitoring the event and transmitting data therefrom, and for detecting the signal; means for producing an output in response to detection of the signal at each input device; an encoder producing a marker in the recording upon triggering by the output, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the recording, the signal including an audible signal produced by an official's whistle at a sporting event and the recording being an audiovisual record of the event, the marker including one of an audible and a visible indication superimposed in the recording, and the marker being clearly evident upon playback of the recording; and, a discriminator operable to filter an output of the input device for attributes of the signal, the discriminator being operatively connected along a signal path between the input device and the encoder.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 32 words

The apparatus of claim 3, comprising a plurality of said input devices associated with individual officials at the sporting event, the encoder being operable to distinguish among signals of said individual officials.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 24 words

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the plurality of input devices are assigned to different channels of a communications device along the signal path.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 18 words

The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the input devices include audio transmitters worn by officials at the event.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 37 words

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the plurality of input devices include audio transmitters worn by officials at the event, and further comprising means for uniquely identifying the output produced by individual ones of the input devices.

Claim 10

Independent Claim 144 words

An apparatus for marking an audiovisual record of a sports event with an indication of an occurrence of an official's audible signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of an audiovisual recording device having input means monitoring the event and producing the audiovisual record of the event to be played back thereafter, the apparatus comprising: an audio input device including at least one mobile transmitter to be worn by one of the officials; a receiver sensitive to an output of the mobile transmitter, and means for discriminating the official's audible signal in the output of the mobile transmitter; and, an encoder producing a marker in the audiovisual record upon detection of the official's audible signal by the means for discriminating, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the record.

Claim 11

Independent Claim 144 words

An apparatus for marking an audiovisual record of a sports event with an indication of an occurrence of an official's audible signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of an audiovisual recording device having input means monitoring the event and producing the audiovisual record of the event to be played back thereafter, the apparatus comprising: an audio input device including at least one mobile transmitter to be worn by one of the officials; a receiver sensitive to an output of the mobile transmitter, and means for discriminating the official's audible signal in the output of the mobile transmitter; and, an encoder producing a marker in the audiovisual record upon detection of the official's audible signal by the means for discriminating, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the record.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 14 words

The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the official's audible signal includes an audible tone.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 16 words

The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the marker is an enhanced representation of said audible tone.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 20 words

The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the marker includes a visible mark appearing at least momentarily in the audiovisual record.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 21 words

The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the discriminator is disposed at one of the mobile transmitter and the audiovisual recording device.

Claim 16

Independent Claim 167 words

An apparatus for marking an audiovisual record of a sports event with an indication of an occurrence of an official's audible signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of an audiovisual recording device having input means monitoring the event and producing the audiovisual record of the event to be played back thereafter, the apparatus comprising: an audio input device including at least one mobile transmitter to be worn by one of the officials; a receiver sensitive to an output of the mobile transmitter, and means for discriminating the official's audible signal in the output of the mobile transmitter; an encoder producing a marker in the audiovisual record upon detection of the official's audible signal by the means for discriminating, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the record; the official's audible signal includes an audible tone; and, the discriminator is disposed at one of the mobile transmitter and the audiovisual recording device.

Claim 17

Independent Claim 167 words

An apparatus for marking an audiovisual record of a sports event with an indication of an occurrence of an official's audible signal relating to the event, the recording being producible by means of an audiovisual recording device having input means monitoring the event and producing the audiovisual record of the event to be played back thereafter, the apparatus comprising: an audio input device including at least one mobile transmitter to be worn by one of the officials; a receiver sensitive to an output of the mobile transmitter, and means for discriminating the official's audible signal in the output of the mobile transmitter; an encoder producing a marker in the audiovisual record upon detection of the official's audible signal by the means for discriminating, the marker being prominently represented in at least one of audio and video media in a playback of the record; the official's audible signal includes an audible tone; and, the discriminator is disposed at one of the mobile transmitter and the audiovisual recording device.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 20 words

The apparatus of claim 13, comprising a plurality of said mobile transmitters associated with individual officials at the sporting event.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 19 words

The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the plurality of mobile transmitters have outputs respectively assigned to different transmission channels.

Claim 20

Independent Claim 141 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; and, encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 21

Independent Claim 141 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; and, encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 22

Independent Claim 159 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; and, the event is a sports event and the signal includes an audible signal produced by an official's whistle; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 23

Independent Claim 159 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; and, the event is a sports event and the signal includes an audible signal produced by an official's whistle; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 24

Independent Claim 181 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; and, the signal includes a whistle tone and the step of detecting the occurrence of the signal includes discriminating for a characteristic feature of the whistle tone in an output of a mobile transmitter carried by an official at the event; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 25

Independent Claim 181 words

A method for recording an audiovisual record of an event for later playback, comprising the steps of: monitoring the event through at least one input device in at least one sensory form and transmitting data therefrom; operating an audiovisual recorder to produce an audiovisual record of the event from the data; detecting an occurrence of an audible signal at the event by producing an electrical signal having the audible signal represented therein, and discriminating for the representation of the audible signal in the electrical signal to produce a triggering output; encoding a marker responsive to the triggering output and impressing the marker on the audiovisual record; and, the signal includes a whistle tone and the step of detecting the occurrence of the signal includes discriminating for a characteristic feature of the whistle tone in an output of a mobile transmitter carried by an official at the event; whereby the audible signal at the event is enhanced in the audiovisual record and relative timing of occurrences at the event can be readily compared to timing of the audible signal at the event.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 36 words

The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the signal is an audible signal produced by an official's whistle at a sporting event and the discriminator is a high pass filter operative to pass the official's audible signal.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 36 words

The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the signal is an audible signal produced by an official's whistle at a sporting event and the discriminator is a high pass filter operative to pass the official's audible signal.

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Method and apparatus for graphically marking an audiovisual recording to indicate occurrence of an official's whistle signal

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