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ScoreBreak & FORECR Success Story


Enhancing Real-Time Sports Analysis with NVIDIA Jetson Technology

Industry:

Sports

Use Case:

Real-time sports analysis and video integration for teams. 


About ScoreBreak 

ScoreBreak provides advanced technology for real-time sports analysis, enabling teams to synchronize live statistics with video footage for instant game film breakdowns. The platform supports coaches and players by offering tools for in-game and practice reviews, improving feedback loops and performance. Accessible on multiple devices, it empowers teams to make data-driven decisions for better outcomes. 



Founded in 2016, ScoreBreak’s key innovation is pairing live statistics with video in real time, a capability that sets it apart in the sports analytics industry. 

Core Challenges Addressed by ScoreBreak

  • Manual video uploads during halftime, which delayed analysis. 
  • Inconsistent internet connectivity across venues, affecting real-time performance. 


To overcome these challenges, ScoreBreak introduced ScoreBreak Airborne™, a rapidly deployable local network ensuring seamless sideline access to live video footage, independent of internet quality. 

ScoreBreak Airborne™ System Project Details

  • Industry: Sports 
  • Primary Use Case: Real-time sports analysis and video integration for teams. 
  • Purpose: To address connectivity challenges in venues with inconsistent internet. 
  • Functionality: Utilizes a private, deployable network for seamless sideline video streaming, independent of external networks. 

Core Product Features

Their core product allows coaches and teams to instantly access and analyze video footage paired with game statistics, enabling real-time feedback and adjustments during games. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their product and its features:  


  • Live Video and Statistics Synchronization: ScoreBreak synchronizes sports statistics with video footage, enabling instant analysis of plays with detailed metrics. 
  • Multi-Angle Video Support: Teams like the University of Maryland use dual ScoreBreak systems to get different camera angles, allowing a comprehensive breakdown of plays.  
  • In-Game Review Capability: Coaches and analysts can review plays in real time on devices like iPads, delivering immediate feedback during games. 
  • Instant Playback: Live streaming directly to sideline devices eliminates delays, allowing rapid tactical adjustments. 
  • Coach and Player Collaboration: The platform enables players and coaches to analyze specific plays, with features like bookmarking, tagging, and commenting.  
  • Remote Access: ScoreBreak also supports remote viewing and film sessions, allowing teams to review games from different locations and stay connected.  
  • Data-Driven Insights: The system integrates data analytics tools, letting users examine patterns, player performance, and opponent tendencies to inform strategic decisions.  

Notable Use Cases and Clients

ScoreBreak is used by top-tier sports teams, including University of Alabama’s basketball team and NBA Academy, as well as premier lacrosse teams like Duke, Syracuse, and North Carolina.  

These organizations rely on ScoreBreak’s system for on-field coaching and player development, particularly due to its live analysis capabilities.  

Assembly and Deployment

ScoreBreak assembles its encoders and components in Grand Junction, Colorado. They custom-mill aluminum housings and design durable encoders, ensuring longevity and reliability in the field.  

Hardware Integration with NVIDIA Jetson Modules

  • Enables high-definition (1080p/4K) video encoding and storage directly on the device. 
  • Provides compact, durable, and customizable hardware solutions for real-time playback across multiple devices simultaneously. 

Forecr Products Used 

By integrating Forecr’s advanced hardware solutions with NVIDIA Jetson technology, ScoreBreak has elevated its platform into a more powerful, reliable, and scalable solution for real-time sports analysis. The company leverages custom-designed Forecr industrial carrier boards, purpose-built for compatibility with NVIDIA Jetson modules.

Software Frameworks Used 

“We utilize a focused set of NVIDIA software components, specifically the NVIDIA drivers for hardware acceleration in GStreamer. The key GStreamer plugins we implement are nvv4l2decoder and nvvidconv, which leverage NVIDIA's Accelerated Encoder and Decoder capabilities. This streamlined software integration provides all the hardware acceleration functionality required for our product.”  – Jordan Hendry, Founder & CEO, ScoreBreak 

Why ScoreBreak Prefers NVIDIA Jetson Modules 

ScoreBreak initially used commercial video encoders but faced limitations in storage capacity and customization. By transitioning to NVIDIA Jetson Nano and later Jetson Xavier NX, ScoreBreak gained the flexibility to develop durable and high-performance systems. 

“We chose NVIDIA Jetson Modules for two main reasons. First, the Jetson Nano Developer Kit provided an accessible entry point for our initial development - we could immediately begin prototyping and testing. Second, when we needed to scale beyond the Dev Kit” 


– Jordan Hendry, Founder & CEO, ScoreBreak 

Why ScoreBreak Choose FORECR as their Hardware Partner 

Forecr played a critical role in enhancing ScoreBreak’s video analysis capabilities by providing custom-designed boards compatible with NVIDIA Jetson modules. 

  • Flexibility: Forecr’s boards allowed ScoreBreak to build customized encoding solutions tailored to the specific needs of live sports analysis. 
  • Durability: Forecr’s hardware ensured reliable performance in demanding sports environments. 
  • Innovation: Enabled the development of the ScoreBreak Airborne™ system, providing instant sideline playback and consistent video analysis regardless of internet quality. 

“We evaluated several carrier board manufacturers and selected Forecr as our partner. Their board designs demonstrated superior engineering quality, aligning with our commitment to excellence in both form and function.” 

– Jordan Hendry, Founder & CEO, ScoreBreak

Contributions of FORECR to the Project  

Forecr’s advanced hardware solutions, coupled with NVIDIA Jetson technology, have transformed ScoreBreak’s platform into a more powerful, reliable, and scalable solution for real-time sports analysis. 


Key Benefits: 

  • Enhanced Performance: Compact and powerful hardware enables high-speed video processing with minimal latency. 
  • Operational Reliability: Durable components ensure consistent functionality across diverse environments. 
  • Customizability: Forecr’s solutions allowed ScoreBreak to develop a unique sideline playback system tailored to the specific needs of sports teams. 
  • Scalability: NVIDIA’s Jetson modules support future expansions and integrations, keeping ScoreBreak at the cutting edge of sports analytics. 


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