Easy to use, Hard to beat

What is StatsPod? A cutting edge, portable voice activated statistics and code entry system. This next generation of statistics data entry uses voice recognition technology. Current stats and video systems are confined to keyboard, mouse or touch screen entry – all of which require the statistician to take their eyes off the game to enter events. Statspod can be configured to work for any sport – team or individual – where you wish to log events during performance. StatsPod is a world first and has the potential to revolutionise the way statistics and actions are recorded at sporting events. How does it work? StatsPod is designed to operate in noisy, loud environments such as a basketball or football stadium or a swimming centre. Statistics are defined from a pre-set vocabulary relevant to your sport. Participant involvements, raw statistical events, set plays, strategic events – in fact you can make up you own codes if you wish ! . Statspod is a PC based application that is designed to run on the latest ultra-portable computers and a version is scheduled for the new generation Pocket PC’s. Using the latest in noise eliminating headset/microphones to minimise external noise, StatsPod allows for a high level of accuracy and an audio is optionally available for auditing and verification so there is no uncertainty. How can I use the data? The data logged can be sent via cable or wirelessly transmitted to the StatsHost where all data can be automatically uploaded and audited for real-time database updating. Text and audio files of all voice entry can also be saved with the stats data for further analysis or review. There is no real limit to the number of StatsPods that can be primed at a single even and all data can be consolidated by theStatsHost. Alternatively StatsPod is also capable of operating in a remote, stand-alone mode and the data can be processed in a batch mode when the StatsPod and StatsHost are synchronized at a later time. All data entered is timecoded to allow easy video referencing of the logged events with your digital video analysis system such as DV Coach - which is the most important aspect of the technology. The StatsPod will be a major boon for recruiting and forward scouting purposes as there is currently no convenient or efficient recording scouting information on the road, remotely. StatsPod Website & Server Application A secured website will optionally provide a cost-effective and central vehicle for the transmitted data in a secured process into a database. The StatsPod Client would post the textual results to the clients registered location on the website. Results may then downloaded by the registered client as required. If preferable registered client may also be online to receive real-time stream of data.. An application management utility will allow clients to setup and maintain profiles, data, etc.

StatsPod – System and Operational Requirements Statspod is designed to be compact, reliable, convenient and relatively cost effective. The StatsPod module is totally portable, has extended battery life and operates wirelessly to transmit stats & codes to a location on the host system. The Hardware Fully portable, light and compact, Pocket pouch that can be easily attached to belt Ability to “dock” to host system wirelessly or via USB cable Fast process to ensure audio logging is most efficient USB Flash Card (Memory card) to store/backup audio files Secure, reliable wireless operation for communication to host/server Uses top quality noise eliminating microphones Robust and waterproof to allow operation in extreme conditions Able to operate effectively in extreme noisy environments, namely sporting stadiums The Software StatsPod - Client Module Option to re-connect and post missed transactions Integrated noise exclusion software Integrated Speech to Text module Create the Speech stats text file locally and/or in nominated host/server folder Concurrent recording of the source audio for backup/future reference Logged words and phrases recorded into the text file On-line or off-line mode Operational modes will be – Local, LAN or WAN StatsHost – Server/Host Module Windows XP Platform Utility to import and update time coded transactions into main database, Keyword validation for limited text logging All textual transactions and codes to have time code (date/time stamp) StatsPod configuration utility Ability to accept stats feeds from multiple devices Back-end utilities to search for statistical keywords and update into the back-office database The StatsPod & StatsHost Process/Protocol Observers would be located around the venue as required. Each observer would be equipped with a StatsPod and would have their designated events/statistics to record Each statistician “commissions” the StatsPod unit for use either locally or wirelessly connected to the StatsHost. EachStatsPod will be allocated an unique Pod User id StatsHost utility is initiated at a polling interval as required dependant on how often stats updating is required On game commencement, each StatsPod would start audio recording, initiated by the statistician As the game events occur, statistician commentates the event in a regimented fashion The statistician’s audio is automatically recorded & the commentary is converted to text locally and validated If the StatsPod is on-line, then converted text is then “posted” to the location on StatsHost server If the StatsPod is off-line, then converted text is simply stored locally for future updating in batch mode. The StatsHost systematically scans the StatsPod files for changes If there are any updates in the time coded text data, the StatsHost will validate and update the main database with the statistics The final comment from the statistician should indicate end of game (eg. “End game”) At any stage, as required, the StatsPod audio file may be opened or copied and a keyword search of the audio file may be performed The re-import of StatsPod Audio events can be done at any stage in a batch if any unit has been off-line