Timing apparatus
US10444710B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 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
A timing apparatus for an aquatic timing system includes a rigid and planar primary portion, a flange portion extending at an angle from the primary portion, a vibration sensor coupled with the flange portion, and a controller. The vibration sensor is operable to detect a touch event occurring on the primary portion and respond to the touch event by generating a signal. The controller is in communication with the vibration sensor and is configured to receive the signal from the vibration sensor and identify a touch event from the signal. The vibration sensor may be operable to detect the touch event by detecting a vibration on the flange portion that originated from the touch event on the primary portion.
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