Doug Pensinger wrote: > On Tue, 28 Sep 2004 06:06:52 -0400, Erik Reuter > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> On Mon, Sep 27, 2004 at 09:38:42PM -0400, Bryon Daly wrote: >> >>> My guess is the system uses the side cameras to analyze the batter's >>> stance and pick out notable points like overall height, the elbow >>> and shoulder heights and knee bend height. From these, it could >>> calculate what the strike zone should be to some reasonable >>> approximation. >> >> If so, then there would be some major gaming of the system. It is >> much easier to fool a machine than a human. > > It would be simple to have a player database with each player's exact > dimensions. An operator could program the system for the player and > the Ump could verify that the correct player was entered via a small > remote display. > > Also, I think a system like this would have to be tested and proven > in the minors and only brought up to the big leagues when proven > reliable. > > I don't think you should get rid of the home plate ump as he's doing a > good deal more than calling balls and strikes. The system should > give him an immediate audio or visual cue.
I've hesitated to jump into this one, but....... Considering the sophistication of facial recognition systems, could this tech not be modified to reliably recognize the strike zone of individual players? How about RFID tags in the knees and shoulders of uniforms? And on the ball? xponent Jigger It Maru rob _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
