Chip Timing (RFID)
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RFID stands for radio-frequency identification. There have been many applications for its use from inventory management, pet identification and timing athletic events.
Also called transponder timing, chip timing, RFID timing, or tag
timing, it is a method for measuring time and place in
athletic events. A transponder working on a radio-frequency identification (RFID) basis is attached
to the athlete and sends a code that is detected
by radio receivers.
Chip timing systems require that athletes wear lightweight chip that identifies them as
they cross electronic mats or antennas. The chip is
typically attached to shoelace, an ankle bracelet,
or on the assigned bib number depending on the
system being used. Chip timing electronically collects and processes results at the finish line.
Chip timing eliminates the problems with
manual timing. Mistakes in
the results can be caused by confusing multiple-chute
finishing areas, runners wearing the wrong number,
runners who get out of order in the chutes or "bandits" (runners who have not
registered). Also, because the process of matching times to numbers is
computerized, human error is minimized, and results
can be made available immediately.
As less expensive transponders have been produced, the use
of disposable tags has become more popular. The
technology is the same as a reusable tag, but the race
does not have to collect the tags at the
finish line. Chips are now available that can be attached to the athletes bib number. This has the added feature of increased accuracy in being recorded as the participants torso crosses the finish line as apposed to the lead or trail foot, which sometimes leads to incorrect place results.
Article research from Marathon Guide and Wikipedia
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Island Timing, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY
Island Timing provides complete race management and
chip timing services for your event. We have the
background, skills, and technology necessary to help you
put on a great event! In 2010 we are greatly enhancing our
services to include disposable chips, large screen displays,
announcer screens and two timing systems and crews. We
are also enhancing our race promotions and working on
our own online registration system.
Island Timing uses the "Winning Time" and "Jaguar" chip
timing to our systems to provide the best technology has to
offer in race timing.
Island Timing offers fast, friendly, accurate chip timing and
database management for all types of running, cycling,
cross-country skiing and multi-sport events.
Our services are very comprehensive and include everything
from chip timing to complete management of your entire
event. You choose from our services and create a
customized solution that truly meets your needs and budget.
We know the importance of an accurate database to ensure
accurate results as well as contacting participants in the
future. We also understand the importance of fast and
friendly packet pick-up on race day. We want your event to
be flawless. Our staff will professionally supervise
volunteers on race day making sure that packet pick-up and
registration are a pleasant experience for both the
participants and the volunteers. Let our staff ensure that
participants needing extra attention are assisted quickly.
We know the importance of accurate and timely posting of
results throughout the event. Let our expert scoring staff
ensure that the results you need are provided when you
needed them, how you need them.
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