Dance tempo estimation using a single leg-attached 3D accelerometer

Sara Stančin (Avtor), Sašo Tomažič (Avtor)

Povzetek

We present a methodology that enables dance tempo estimation through the acquisition of 3D accelerometer signals using a single wearable inertial device positioned on the dancer’s leg. Our tempo estimation method is based on enhanced multiple resonators, implemented with comb feedback filters. To validate the methodology, we focus on the versatile solo jazz dance style. Including a variety of dance moves, with different leg activation patterns and rhythmical variations, solo jazz provides for a highly critical validation environment. We consider 15 different solo jazz dance moves, with different leg activation patterns, assembled in a sequence of 5 repetitions of each, giving 65 moves altogether. A professional and a recreational dancer performed this assembly in a controlled environment, following eight dancing tempos, dictated by a metronome, and ranging from 80 bpm to 220 bpm with 20 bpm increment steps. We show that with appropriate enhancements and using single leg signals, the comb filter bank provides for accurate dance tempo estimates for all moves and rhythmical variations considered. Dance tempo estimates for the overall assembles match strongly the dictated tempo—the difference being at most 1 bpm for all measurement instances is within the limits of the established beat onset stability of the used metronome. Results further show that this accuracy is achievable for shorter dancing excerpts, comprising four dance moves, corresponding to one music phrase, and as such enables real-time feedback. By providing for a dancer’s tempo quality and consistency assessment, the presented methodology has the potential of supporting the learning process, classifying individual level of experience, and assessing overall performance. It is extendable to other dance styles and sport motion in general where cyclical patterns occur.

Ključne besede

tempo plesa;gibanje;analiza gibanja;inercijski senzorji;nosljive naprave;3D pospeškometer;solo jazz;dance tempo;motion activation;motion analysis;inertial sensors;wearable devices;3D accelerometer;

Podatki

Jezik:	Angleški jezik
Leto izida:	2021
Tipologija:	1.01 - Izvirni znanstveni članek
Organizacija:	UL FE - Fakulteta za elektrotehniko
UDK:	681.586:793.3
COBISS:	104122883
ISSN:	1424-8220
Št. ogledov:	77
Št. prenosov:	35
Ocena:	0 (0 glasov)
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Ostali podatki

Sekundarni jezik:	Slovenski jezik
Sekundarne ključne besede:	tempo plesa;gibanje;analiza gibanja;inercijski senzorji;nosljive naprave;3D pospeškometer;solo jazz;
Vrsta dela (COBISS):	Članek v reviji
Strani:	str. 1-14
Letnik:	ǂiss. ǂ23
Zvezek:	8066
Čas izdaje:	Dec.-1 2021
DOI:	10.3390/s21238066
ID:	15327517