Hawk eye
HOW DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY WORK?
Hawk eye works by using 10 high-performance cameras, normally positioned on the underside of the stadium roof, which tracks the ball from different angles. The video from the six cameras is then triangulated and combined to create a three-dimensional representation of the trajectory of the ball. Hawk-Eye is not infallible and is accurate to within 5 millimetres but is generally trusted as an impartial second opinion in sports.
WHERE WAS THE TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERED/INVENTED?
In 1999, research began at Roke Manor Research Ltd., a company with over thirty years of vision processing expertise. Led by Dr. Paul Hawkins and funded by The Television Corporation, the concept of ''Hawk-Eye'' is born. The hawk eye system was invented and was launched in 2001.
DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVE THE SPORT?
Hawk eye does not improve an individual's performance but to help judges and also enhances spectator appeal. It enables players to contest close line calls, forcing the umpire to call upon Hawk-Eye for a second opinion about whether the shot in question was in or out.
HAS THIS TECHNOLOGY SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD?
Hawk eye is a technology that, again is used all around the world but only in professional games of sport. It has spread throughout the world because it is a very helpful technology that allows judges, umpires and referees to replay the moment over and see digitally where a ball landed in the match. It is a technology that is not used all around the world, this is plainly because it is too expensive.
WHEN IS THIS TECHNOLOGY USED?
Hawk eye is used to help umpires judge whether ball is in or out. Players can contest close line calls which forces the umpire to use hawk eye as a second opinion. This enhances the spectator appeal so they are able to see whether shot was in or out especially when ball in just on the line.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
Hawk eye works by using 10 high-performance cameras, normally positioned on the underside of the stadium roof, which tracks the ball from different angles. The video from the six cameras is then triangulated and combined to create a three-dimensional representation of the trajectory of the ball. Hawk-Eye is not infallible and is accurate to within 5 millimetres but is generally trusted as an impartial second opinion in sports.
WHERE WAS THE TECHNOLOGY DISCOVERED/INVENTED?
In 1999, research began at Roke Manor Research Ltd., a company with over thirty years of vision processing expertise. Led by Dr. Paul Hawkins and funded by The Television Corporation, the concept of ''Hawk-Eye'' is born. The hawk eye system was invented and was launched in 2001.
DOES THIS TECHNOLOGY IMPROVE THE SPORT?
Hawk eye does not improve an individual's performance but to help judges and also enhances spectator appeal. It enables players to contest close line calls, forcing the umpire to call upon Hawk-Eye for a second opinion about whether the shot in question was in or out.
HAS THIS TECHNOLOGY SPREAD TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD?
Hawk eye is a technology that, again is used all around the world but only in professional games of sport. It has spread throughout the world because it is a very helpful technology that allows judges, umpires and referees to replay the moment over and see digitally where a ball landed in the match. It is a technology that is not used all around the world, this is plainly because it is too expensive.
WHEN IS THIS TECHNOLOGY USED?
Hawk eye is used to help umpires judge whether ball is in or out. Players can contest close line calls which forces the umpire to use hawk eye as a second opinion. This enhances the spectator appeal so they are able to see whether shot was in or out especially when ball in just on the line.
TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION