'OpenPool' Converts Billiard Tables into Interactive Digital Displays
Rahul Kalvapalle — March 18, 2014 — Tech
References: openpool.cc & kickstarter
OpenPool is a high-tech billiards system that converts any old billiard table into an interactive experience where game elements are digitally transformed.
The system is surprisingly easy to set up. All you have to do is attach a Kinect 2 motion sensor and a projector onto the ceiling using the OpenPool mount. The motion sensor tracks ball locations to millisecond precision, while the projector generates cool visual effects around the moving ball.
OpenPool also includes a pocket detector that can be fitted into the table's pockets. The detector sends signals every time a ball falls in a pocket.
The whole OpenPool system is designed to accommodate any billiard table, and requires minimal investment. OpenPool is an open-source system (hence the name), so you can create and add your own effects.
The system is surprisingly easy to set up. All you have to do is attach a Kinect 2 motion sensor and a projector onto the ceiling using the OpenPool mount. The motion sensor tracks ball locations to millisecond precision, while the projector generates cool visual effects around the moving ball.
OpenPool also includes a pocket detector that can be fitted into the table's pockets. The detector sends signals every time a ball falls in a pocket.
The whole OpenPool system is designed to accommodate any billiard table, and requires minimal investment. OpenPool is an open-source system (hence the name), so you can create and add your own effects.
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Billiard Tables - The trend of converting traditional billiard tables into interactive digital displays using motion sensors and projectors presents opportunities for immersive gaming experiences.
2. High-precision Motion Tracking - The trend of using advanced motion sensors, like Kinect 2, to track ball locations with millisecond precision opens up possibilities for more accurate gaming and training applications.
3. Open-source Gaming Systems - The trend of open-source systems, exemplified by OpenPool, allows for customization and the creation of unique effects, providing opportunities for innovation and collaboration.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Entertainment - The gaming entertainment industry can leverage the trend of interactive billiard tables to enhance the gaming experience and attract a wider audience.
2. Sports Training - The sports training industry can benefit from the trend of high-precision motion tracking to provide athletes with more accurate feedback and analysis during billiards practice.
3. Sensor Technology - The sensor technology industry has opportunities in developing and improving motion tracking sensors for interactive billiard systems, enabling more precise ball tracking and immersive experiences.
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