LINCE PLUS: Research Software for Behavior Video Analysis

Abstract

For many years the free LINCE software has been used by many researchers needing a tool to tag behaviors using video recordings, coding behaviors and data register. However, as a research group we envisage new challenges with regards to technology novelties, designing a new tool for the future that can be used in any type of device and closely working on line. LINCE PLUS is a free systematic observational research software that will enable including new trends such as artificial intelligence, web management, collaborative work as well as complex statistical packages, such as integrating the same R language compiler inside the application. It’s time for LINCE PLUS.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of: 1) INEFC (National Institute of Physical Education of Catalonia); 2) the Spanish government subprojects Integration ways between qualitative and quantitative data, multiple case development, and synthesis review as main axis for an innovative future in physical activity and sports research [PGC2018-098742-B-C31] and Mixed method approach on performance analysis (in training and competition) in elite and academy sport [PGC2018-098742-B-C33] (Mi nisterio de Economía y Competitividad, Programa Estatal de Generación de Conocimiento y Fortale cimiento Científico y Tecnológico del Sistema I+D+i), that are part of the coordinated project New approach of research in physical activity and sport from mixed methods perspective (NARPAS_MM) [SPGC201800X098742CV0]; 3) Grup de Recerca i Innovació en Dissenys (GRID). Tecnologia i Aplicació Multimdia i Digital als Dissenys Observacionals (Grant number 2017 SGR 1405); and 4) INEFC Barcelona Sport Sciences Research Group (2017 GRC 1703).