YinzCam: Experiences with In-Venue Mobile Video and Replays
Authors:
Nathan D. Mickulicz, Priya Narasimhan, and Rajeev Gandhi, YinzCam, Inc., and Carnegie Mellon University
Abstract:
YinzCam allows sport fans inside NFL/NHL/NBA venues to enjoy replays and live-camera angles from different perspectives, on their smartphones. We describe the evolution of the system infrastructure, starting from the initial installation in 2010 at one venue, to its use across a dozen venues today. We address the challenges of scaling the system through a combination of techniques, including distributed monitoring, remote administration, and automated replay-generation. In particular, we take an in-depth look at our unique automated replay-generation, including the dashboard, the remote management, the remote administration, and the resulting efficiency, using data from a 2013 NBA Playoffs game.
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