Why ChampionChip?
Figure 1 - Antenna mat sends out electromagnetic field
Figure 2
ChampionChip sends its unique code
In the 2000 Boston Marathon ChampionChip timed the start, 9 splits and the finish. 175,000 actual accurate times for the athletes were recorded and loaded to the Internet within seconds.
The start of the New York City Marathon at the Verrazano Narrows Bridge is timed with a total of 36 meters wide ChampionChip
time are then stored in the Yellow Box and transferred to a timing computer for further processing.
The send and receive antennas are cast in thin tartan mats. These antenna mats are placed at the finish line and other timing locations. They are connected to a Yellow Box at the side of the road, containing electronics and batteries. Each time an athlete wearing a ChampionChip crosses the mats, the chip gets energized and sends out its ID-number. This number and corresponding time are then stored in the Yellow Box and transferred to a timing computer for further processing.
How does the ChampionChip System work?
With the ChampionChip technology participants can rely on fast and accurate net results.
Two examples of the system’s performance:
Finish at the Boston
Marathon, 1999
equipment. At this point the system is handling approximately 5,000 athletes per minute.
The ChampionChip System offers many advantages, for event organizers, timers and participants alike.
Fast and accurate results
High level service by providing net times and splits for every individual participant
Split time services for press, TV and Internet
Free flowing finish line (no chutes, less building up and taking down material)
Check points along the course
Some advantages for Event organizers
