The WOO Way - V1 - Document overview and jump height measurement accuracy

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Callum

The WOO Way whitepaper sets out an accuracy-focused framework for measuring jump height, including what “accurate” means and how measurement precision affects results. It defines accuracy in terms of precision, reliability, absolute accuracy, and the role of metrics. The document explains measurement mechanisms and key factors for fair gameplay, covering point-of-measurement, landing/takeoff detection, sensor performance, calibration, and device manufacturing considerations.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages109

Reading Time4 h 35 min

AccessFree to download

1 Introduction

1.1 Sample test results

1.2 Scope

2 Why accuracy matters

3 A definition of accuracy

3.1 Precision

3.2 Reliability

3.3 Absolute accuracy

3.4 The influence of metrics

4 How height is measured

4.1 The exponential issue of inertial measurement

5 Factors for a fair game

5.1 Point of measurement

5.1.1 Establishing the baseline

5.1.2 Landing and takeoff detection

5.1.3 Geometry

5.1.4 Other factors

5.2 Sensor performance

5.2.1 Range

5.2.2 Resolution

5.2.3 Sample rate

5.2.4 Clock

5.2.5 Sensor imperfections

5.2.5.6 Summary

5.3 Sensor calibration

5.4 Device manufacturing

The WOO Way A whitepaper on accurate jump height measurement V1.3 June 3, 2024 The WOO Way Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................3 TABLE OF FIGURES ...................................................................................................5 LIST OF ACRONYMS AND UNITS ................................................................................7 ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................... 7 UNITS .............................................................................................................................. 7 1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................9 1.1 SAMPLE TEST RESULTS........................................................................................... 9 1.1.1 3X WOO 4.0, TARIFA ......................................................................................................... 10 1.1.2 PHONE, WATCH TEST....................................................................................................... 11 1.2 SCOPE..................................................................................................................12 2 WHY ACCURACY MATTERS............................................................................... 13 3 A DEFINITION OF ACCURACY ........................................................................... 16 3.1 PRECISION ...........................................................................................................16 3.2 RELIABILITY ..........................................................................................................16 3.3 ABSOLUTE ACCURACY ..........................................................................................17 3.4 THE INFLUENCE OF METRICS ................................................................................17 4 HOW HEIGHT IS MEASURED ............................................................................. 19 4.1 THE EXPONENTIAL ISSUE OF INERTIAL MEASUREMENT ..........................................19 5 FACTORS FOR A FAIR GAME.............................................................................. 21 5.1 POINT OF MEASUREMENT .....................................................................................21 5.1.1 ESTABLISHING THE BASELINE .......................................................................................... 21 5.1.2 LANDING AND TAKEOFF DETECTION ................................................................................ 22 5.1.2.1 ACCELERATION .......................................................................................................................... 23 5.1.2.2 ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................. 23 5.1.3 GEOMETRY ...................................................................................................................... 24 5.1.4 OTHER FACTORS ............................................................................................................. 24 5.1.4.1 MOUNTING SOLIDITY .................................................................................................................. 24 5.1.4.2 CHEATABILITY ............................................................................................................................. 24 5.1.4.3 REFEREEING ............................................................................................................................... 25 5.1.5 SUMMARY ....................................................................................................................... 25 5.2 SENSOR PERFORMANCE ..................................................

FAQs

What is the main goal of The WOO Way whitepaper?

It provides a framework for accurate jump height measurement by clarifying what accuracy means and how to measure height reliably.

How does the document define “accuracy”?

Accuracy is defined through precision, reliability, absolute accuracy, and how chosen metrics influence the measurement outcome.

What factors affect achieving a fair game when measuring jump height?

Fairness depends on correct point-of-measurement, robust landing/takeoff detection, and sensor performance elements such as range, resolution, sample rate, and sensor imperfections, followed by calibration and device production considerations.

Sep 15, 2026

Uploaded by Callum