Race timing system with vertically positioned antennae

摘要

An electronic timing system for timing of athletic events is provided. The timing system includes one or more vertically oriented radio-frequency identification reader assembly, a portable timing controller, a remote server, and a radio-frequency identification timing tag that is configured for attachment to an athlete. The vertically oriented radio-frequency identification reader includes an antenna assembly, a water-resistant radome surrounding the antenna assembly, and a tripod supporting the radome and antenna assembly. The portable timing controller includes one or more input/output devices, such as Ethernet or USB ports, for exchanging data with the radio-frequency identification antenna. The remote server also includes similar input/output devices for exchanging data with the input/output devices of the portable timing controller. The timing tag and antenna are configured for wirelessly communicating data between one another.

主权项

1. An electronic timing system for timing of athletic events comprising:
a vertically oriented radio-frequency identification reader assembly; a portable timing controller having input/output means for exchanging data with said radio-frequency identification reader assembly; a remote server having input/output means for exchanging data with said input/output means of the portable timing controller; and a radio-frequency identification timing tag that is configured for attachment to an athlete, said timing tag and said radio-frequency identification reader assembly having means for wirelessly communicating data between one another.