Timing system
US10252143B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2244/20
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An aquatic timing system includes a plurality of timing apparatuses, each timing apparatus including a primary portion with a front touch area and a display for presenting visual information, the display forming part of the front touch area. Each timing apparatus further includes a flange portion extending from an edge of the primary portion and a sensor for detecting a touch event occurring on the front touch area of the primary portion. An enclosure is mounted on the flange portion and contains a controller in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and identify a touch event from the signal, communicate a wireless signal to an external device including event time information associated with the timing apparatus, and receive a wireless signal containing event information and cause the display to present the event information.
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