Intel's Israeli technology was revealed for the first time in the Super Bowl game: a replay from the player's point of view

The technology called Be The Player is based on the development of an Israeli company that Intel acquired last year. These repeated gears are made possible thanks to 38 high-quality cameras that are installed around the field and an advanced computer system that turns the two-dimensional photography into a controllable three-dimensional image.

In the Super Bowl game that will be held tonight, between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons, a unique technology from Intel's sports division will be revealed for the first time, allowing viewers to see replays from the player's point of view. The new technology will make it possible to illustrate to the spectators at home (and also to the fans on the field - with the help of giant screens) what the player sees and how he planned the move.

The technology called Be The Player is based on the development of an Israeli company that Intel acquired last year. In addition to enriching the viewing experience with a unique point of view that has never been possible until now, the repeated gears from the player's point of view will also provide an additional layer for the commentators in the studio, who will be able to explain the various moves in the game.

This is what a reverse gear clip looks like in the new technology.

This is a refinement of the technology called Intel FreeD 360 that Intel has been working on for the past few months. To this day, this technology is used to "freeze" a moment in the game and display it in replay from every possible shooting angle. Such replays have been produced and aired at NBA basketball games, NFL football games, MLB baseball games and recently also incorporated into Barcelona and Real Madrid soccer games of the Spanish league.

These innovative replays are made possible thanks to 38 high-quality cameras installed around the field and an advanced computer system that transforms the two-dimensional photography into a controllable three-dimensional image. The replays are generated by the system during the live broadcast, and are available about a minute to a minute and a half from the moment the move occurs on the field. Each such round trip lasts between 30-15 seconds and includes about 1 terabyte of data. Examples of using Intel FreeD technology in various sports:

The replays of Be The Player – as well as those of Intel FreeD 360 – make use of the same 38 cameras located above the stadium. They are the ones that produce the player's point of view and there is no use of cameras mounted on the players' helmets or on their shirts.

"We at Intel are currently building the foundations that will allow us to take the combination of sports and technology to new heights with solutions that allow fans to experience the game as they have never experienced it before," said James Carvana, General Manager of the Sports Division at Intel. "Intel's technology in the most important football game of the year is just one example of how we are driving a new wave of powerful technologies that will change the face of sports for athletes, teams, fans, coaches and broadcasters."