Camera selection using SCSPs

ABSTRACT

An automated director is needed for sports video games to select between multiple camera views. An SCSP approach enables setting preferences for views that depend on the current situation. This approach is better than using a classical CSP, or a finite state machine.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.8 Problem Solving, Control Methods, and Search

Additional Classification:
  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.1 Applications and Expert Systems
  I.3 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
      I.3.3 Picture/Image Generation

General Terms:
Algorithms, Theory

Keywords:
SCSP, camera