SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The breakthrough technology used to enhance TV broadcasts of America’s Cup racing has won an Emmy for extraordinary technical innovation.
Known as LiveLine, it superimposes graphics on the screen, such as ahead-behind lines that enable viewers to see which boat is leading, and race-course boundaries. The graphics are similar to the first-down line used in football broadcasts.
The technology does what was previously impossible: overlay geo-positioned lines and data streams on live race course video shot from rapidly moving helicopters and boats. It’s driven by a GPS system that can track the catamarans to within 2-centimeter accuracy.
The team that developed the technology is led by Stan Honey.
