Watching Sports
It is said that the advent of 5G will change the way we enjoy sports.
Watching VR games with a sense of realism
In the past, watching sports was usually done by actually visiting a sports stadium or watching a two-dimensional live broadcast on TV or a smartphone. However, with 5G high-speed communication, it will be possible to watch games in VR.
By setting up multiple VR cameras near the court of the game and distributing the video of the game, viewers can enjoy the ultra-realistic feeling of the game anywhere, as if the players are actually playing in front of them.
Multi-angle viewing
It will be possible to deliver high-definition video from various angles to the smartphones and tablets of spectators in the stadium in real time. For example, during a soccer match, spectators can switch between various viewpoints with a single touch, such as an overhead view from the side of the field, an angle from behind the goal, an angle from directly above, and a closer angle of the players. Replays of memorable scenes can also be played.
In addition to the relayed video, it will also be possible to get a detailed understanding of the timeline of the game situation as well as various other information such as each player's position and ability values.
5G, with its ultra-high speed, low latency, and multiple connections, is essential for distributing such a huge amount of video data and information to all the spectators in the stadium in real time.
With the spread of new viewing styles using 5G, sports games will become even more exciting.
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