Ideas for Future Adaptations to the world...

[AGXStarseed]

The purpose of this thread is for you to put forward ideas for changes/adaptations to the future that will help us to be more included and/or make our lives easier.

Here's my idea to start us off, and this one is for people who like sport and/or theater, and something I feel is possible with even today's technology.

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While I'm sure there are more than a few of us who would like to go to a stadium to watch a sports game or go to a theater to see a musical/show, there are many things that can ruin the experience or outright put you off completely - examples including the crowds, the noise and the feeling of been squeezed in by the people next to you among other things.

An idea I had for this would be to modify stadiums and theaters to allow a camera system to be attached to the seats. When a person pays for a seat but asks for the seat to have a 'remote' feature fitted so they can watch the show/game without having to attend in person.
The individual is then provided (via text/email/other) with a code to access the camera - which will be attached to the seat they have paid for.

When the day/night comes for the event they wish to see, they will log onto the venue's website, input the code they were given and be able to watch the event with complete control over the camera from anywhere and with any device that receives the internet - be it a phone, tablet, computer or TV.
Depending on the event and/or the individual's choice, they may also be able to watch the event through a VR headset - truly giving the impression that they're there.
The benefits of this include you been more relaxed as you're in a place of comfort rather than cramped in and getting stressed by the crowds, noise and smells, as well as having control over the event's "volume" - allowing you to turn the sound up or down depending on what's happening. Individuals watching sports events will even be able to tune in to the game commentary to listen to if they wish.

Anyone who chooses to watch through the system will also be able to communicate directly with staff/security at the venue in case of any issues; be it the camera not working or if some people start to mess about with it (as some people will always act like idiots).
If anyone does start to mess with the camera - for example by covering it with their clothing, putting stuff (or themselves) in front of it, trying to stop it from moving/detach it from the seat or actively damaging it - the individual watching can alert the staff/security.
The punishments for interfering with the camera will differ depending on the seriousness; punishments would start with a first (and final) warning not to interfere with the camera system, been removed from the event, having tickets/season passes revoked, been banned from all future games and/or even assistance from the police if the camera is vandalized. Footage recorded by the camera would be kept by the staff and security if offenses take place.

If successful, the camera system could also be used by other disabled people or by individuals who paid for tickets but - due to unforeseen circumstances - can no longer attend in person. As long as they alert the staff a certain amount of time in advance, the staff will be able to make the adjustments and send the individual their code to use the camera.
In the further future, another adjustment may be to fit the seat with a holographic projector, which would project an 'avatar' image (the individual who paid for the seat would be able to choose an avatar design or make their own) to give the illusion that the seat was filled.

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Hope you like my idea and I look forward to any of you possibly putting ideas of your own.
Be as brief or detailed as you like.

 

[FreeDiver]

Putting the camera at/in the seat is a bad, bad idea. It would be much better to put the cameras in multiple locations out of reach of others. FYI: They make these super hi-res 16k cameras that are psychically fixed and can be digitally panned, tilted and zoomed all in the digital doman without any psychical movement of the camera it'self. This means that multiple web viewers can all select there own PTZ angles independently of each other. all while looking through the same fixed camera.

 

[KImi]

Yeah I think the camera's need to be up in the air kind of thing rather than fixed to a seat cos you'll always get people blocking it, even someone sitting at the seat in front unless the first row is all camera's and no-one is allowed to walk in front of them or sit on them. You'd still be at a low position looking up the the stage though, the camera's could be better placed similar to TV camera's where the full action can be seen and maybe one can have captions so those who find information easier to read than listen to can follow it and also work for deaf.

 

[Thinx]

Or it could be like in the film where you inhabit an Avatar at a show? I don't know how that would work but also you'd be able to fly and other normally impossible stuff.

I think in the future there could be pleasant mobility options like chairs and scooters that hover silently. There'd be no money and everything is free. World peace of course. Burgers and cakes with no calories. No compulsory work you do what you're interested in and good at! Access to training you're interested in. Total understanding and acceptance of diversity of all kinds. As little suffering as possible. This may be what heaven's like I guess

 

[Fridgemagnetman]

The camera moves to the position in the stadium according to your thought.

You're on the touchline. Think.
You're 50 feet above the centre line.

 

[Progster]

But if you are going to watch live from your home via a remote camera, then you might as well just watch it on TV. I don't see what the advantage of having a private camera would be over the TV cameras, which would have a better panoramic viewpoint anyway. Also, the camera would almost certainly get damaged, intentionally or otherwise.

For me, a better solution would be to have one or two seats up in the gantry where the Press usually goes. This area is relativelyisolated, and quieter because it's behind glass. Some stadiums already have designated 'sensory friendly areas' where those with sensory issues can go. One such stadium is Sunderland 'Stadium of Light'.

Personally, I'd like an app or site a bit like Trip Advisor which lists autism friendly places, facilites and services such as supermarkets or hairdressers' and gives them a rating out of 10, or stars, and also where you can write reviews and say exactly what you liked and disliked, then an autistic person can know what to expect in terms of sensory experience, etc. and know how best to prepare. Shops with a high rating could advertise it by putting an 'autism friendly' sticker on the window.

 

[Fridgemagnetman]

One such stadium is Sunderland 'Stadium of Light'.

Nobody goes there anymore, so it is pretty quiet or autism friendly!

 

[AGXStarseed]

But if you are going to watch live from your home via a remote camera, then you might as well just watch it on TV. I don't see what the advantage of having a private camera would be over the TV cameras, which would have a better panoramic viewpoint anyway. Also, the camera would almost certainly get damaged, intentionally or otherwise.

Theater shows aren't shown on TV, so if you can't attend one of those for any reason then you're screwed and the money you've paid to get in is wasted. An example of this is a person I know who is a wheelchair user; he paid to go to see a show that me and my mother had seen previously and liked, but due to a bad snowfall he couldn't get there and there was no more showings of it so he missed out.

In regards to sport, not every game is broadcast on TV and even if it is, it may only be broadcast on a service that you don't have access to. Furthermore, you may not have a friend who can record it for you and you may not fancy the idea of having to possibly go to a pub/bar to try and watch the game.

In both of these instances, the camera idea I had (or some variation of it as has been suggested here) would be very useful.