Systems and methods for timing athletic events
    1.
    发明申请
    Systems and methods for timing athletic events 有权
    用于计时运动赛事的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120170427A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:US12930288

    申请日:2011-01-03

    IPC分类号: G04F10/00

    CPC分类号: G07C1/24

    摘要: Improved systems and methods for timing athletic events. A radio-based starter unit and a radio based timer unit communicate wirelessly via radio. Push buttons/switches and lights and a speaker in the units provide an intuitive, easy to use interface. Handshaking occurs between the starter unit and the timer unit, and lights indicate that the event is ready to start. Real time clocks in the units are synchronized. Upon detection of race or other event start, such as from a starter's pistol, information indicative of the race start time is transmitted from the start unit to the timer unit. A camera in communication with the timer unit provides video frames, and the timer unit encodes and inserts elapsed time information in the video frames, which are then output from the timer unit for review and analysis on a computer.

    摘要翻译: 改进系统和方法来计时运动赛事。 基于无线电的起动器单元和基于无线电的定时器单元通过无线电无线通信。 按钮/开关和灯和单元中的扬声器提供直观,易于使用的界面。 起动器单元和定时器单元之间发生握手,指示灯指示事件准备启动。 单元中的实时时钟同步。 在检测到比赛或其他事件开始时,例如从起动器的手枪,指示比赛开始时间的信息从起始单元发送到定时器单元。 与定时器单元通信的摄像机提供视频帧,并且定时器单元编码并插入视频帧中的经过时间信息,然后从定时器单元输出以在计算机上进行查看和分析。

    Systems and methods for timing athletic events

    公开(公告)号:US20120169881A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-05

    申请号:US12930223

    申请日:2010-12-31

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18

    CPC分类号: H04N7/188

    摘要: Improved systems and methods for timing athletic events. A radio-based starter unit and a radio based timer unit communicate wirelessly via radio. Push buttons/switches and lights and a speaker in the units provide an intuitive, easy to use interface. Handshaking occurs between the starter unit and the timer unit, and lights indicate that the event is ready to start. Real time clocks in the units are synchronized. Upon detection of race or other event start, such as from a starter's pistol, information indicative of the race start time is transmitted from the start unit to the timer unit. A camera in communication with the timer unit provides video frames, and the timer unit encodes and inserts elapsed time information in the video frames, which are then output from the timer unit for review and analysis on a computer.

    Switcher using shared decompression processors for processing both
broadband and compressed video data
    3.
    发明授权
    Switcher using shared decompression processors for processing both broadband and compressed video data 失效
    切换器使用共享解压缩处理器处理宽带和压缩视频数据

    公开(公告)号:US5943508A

    公开(公告)日:1999-08-24

    申请号:US901042

    申请日:1997-07-28

    摘要: A switcher using shared processors has an input matrix with a plurality of inputs to which a corresponding plurality of sources may be coupled. One or more of the sources may provide compressed data. The input matrix routes selected ones of the sources to a plurality of outputs which is less in number than the number of inputs, the routing being determined by a tally output. A pool of processors, such as compression decoders, color correctors or the like, are coupled to the outputs of the input matrix as needed for processing those sources that require such processing to provide processed data. The outputs of the processors provide processed data to a conventional switcher that combines the selected processed data to provide a program output. The conventional switcher also provides the tally output. For sources that provide inter-frame compressed data, the conventional switcher provides a preview output and a preview tally output so that the necessary time delay for decompressing such data is anticipated to minimize delay in switching the preview output to the program output. A resource management module keeps track of which processors are committed to which sources.

    摘要翻译: 使用共享处理器的切换器具有具有多个输入的输入矩阵,相应的多个源可耦合到多个输入。 一个或多个源可以提供压缩数据。 输入矩阵将选择的一个源路由到输入数量少于输入数量的多个输出,路由由计数输出确定。 处理器池(诸如压缩解码器,色彩校正器等)根据需要被耦合到输入矩阵的输出端,用于处理需要这种处理以提供处理数据的那些源。 处理器的输出将经处理的数据提供给组合所选择的处理数据以提供程序输出的常规切换器。 传统的切换器还提供计数输出。 对于提供帧间压缩数据的源,常规切换器提供预览输出和预览计数输出,以便预期解压缩这些数据所需的时间延迟最小化将预览输出切换到程序输出的延迟。 资源管理模块跟踪哪些处理器被承诺到哪些源。

    Data occurrence frequency analyzer
    4.
    发明授权
    Data occurrence frequency analyzer 失效
    数据发生频率分析仪

    公开(公告)号:US5097428A

    公开(公告)日:1992-03-17

    申请号:US290553

    申请日:1988-12-27

    申请人: Philip S. Crosby

    发明人: Philip S. Crosby

    CPC分类号: G06F7/60 G06F17/18

    摘要: An apparatus for counting the number of times that each of a large number of digital data patterns are present on a set of signal lines comprises a plurality of random access memories (RAMs) and a feedback means, arranged to form an array of linear feedback shift registers. The data to be analyzed is applied to the address inputs of the RAMs where it selects one of the linear feedback shift registers in the array. A data-valid signal associated with this data causes the selected linear feedback shift register to increment (or decrement) in its pseudo-random count. After the analysis period is over, the value at each address is read out and translated using a lookup table or other translating means from the pseudo-random code of the linear feedback shift register into a meaningful number. This result may then be displayed; for example, in a histogram. An improved feedback path for the linear feedback shift register avoids hang-up states and the need for initialization. A mux can be used to switch between two alternative feedback paths, allowing the apparatus to operate in a count-up mode or a count-down mode.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于计数在一组信号线上存在大量数字数据模式的次数的装置包括多个随机存取存储器(RAM)和反馈装置,其被布置成形成线性反馈移位阵列 注册 要分析的数据被应用于RAM的地址输入,其中它选择阵列中的线性反馈移位寄存器之一。 与该数据相关联的数据有效信号使得所选择的线性反馈移位寄存器在其伪随机数中递增(或递减)。 在分析周期结束之后,使用查找表或其他翻译装置从线性反馈移位寄存器的伪随机码读出并转换每个地址的值,并将其转换成有意义的数字。 然后可以显示该结果; 例如,在直方图中。 线性反馈移位寄存器的改进的反馈路径避免挂起状态和初始化的需要。 多路复用器可用于在两个备选反馈路径之间切换,从而允许设备以递增模式或倒计时模式运行。

    Triggered, programmable skew signal generator
    5.
    发明授权
    Triggered, programmable skew signal generator 失效
    触发的可编程偏移信号发生器

    公开(公告)号:US4739277A

    公开(公告)日:1988-04-19

    申请号:US835412

    申请日:1986-03-03

    CPC分类号: G01R13/32

    摘要: A signal generator for producing a triggered output signal of digitally controlled phase and frequency includes a skewing circuit for producing an output clock signal of the same period, T, as an input, triggered reference clock signal but which is phase skewed from the reference clock signal by a phase angle, P, of 0 to 360 degrees as determined by input digital data. The skewed clock signal is frequency divided by an integer factor N, and a timing circuit counts reference clock periods to initiate frequency division a programmable delay time (J.times.T seconds) following triggering of the reference clock signal, where J and N are integers also determined by input digital data. An AND gate qualifies the frequency divided skewed clock signal with the skewed clock signal itself to produce a periodic output signal of digitally controlled frequency N/T, the first pulse of which is delayed following triggering of the reference signal by a digitally controlled interval of (T.times.J)+(P.times.T/360) seconds.

    摘要翻译: 用于产生数字控制的相位和频率的触发输出信号的信号发生器包括用于产生相同周期的输出时钟信号的偏斜电路T作为输入触发的参考时钟信号,但是从参考时钟信号 通过输入数字数据确定的0到360度的相位角P。 偏斜时钟信号被除以整数因子N,并且定时电路对参考时钟周期进行计数,以在触发参考时钟信号之后启动分频可编程延迟时间(JxT秒),其中J和N也是由 输入数字数据。 与门对频分频偏移时钟信号与偏斜时钟信号本身进行限定,以产生数字控制频率N / T的周期性输出信号,其第一脉冲在触发参考信号之后被数字控制的间隔( TxJ)+(PxT / 360)秒。

    Method of making an optical transponder
    6.
    发明授权
    Method of making an optical transponder 失效
    制造光学应答器的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07908038B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-15

    申请号:US11513752

    申请日:2006-08-30

    IPC分类号: G05D23/00 H04B10/00

    CPC分类号: H04B10/672

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided in accordance with the present invention in which a control mechanism, such as for example, a microcontroller, provides an interface between an optical transponder and an external control system, such that monitoring and controlling of the optical components of the optical transponder are accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus provide for testing and calibration of the optical transponder without removing any portion of a protective housing within which the internal components of the optical transponder are disposed.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明提供的方法和装置,其中诸如例如微控制器的控制机构提供光学应答器和外部控制系统之间的接口,从而监测和控制光学元件的光学部件 转发器以有效和成本有效的方式实现。 在本发明的一些实施例中,方法和装置提供用于测试和校准光学应答器的方法和装置,而不需要移除其中设置光学应答器的内部部件的保护壳体的任何部分。

    Video compression enhancement
    7.
    发明授权
    Video compression enhancement 失效
    视频压缩增强

    公开(公告)号:US5793426A

    公开(公告)日:1998-08-11

    申请号:US669064

    申请日:1996-06-24

    IPC分类号: H04N7/083 H04N7/12

    CPC分类号: H04N7/083

    摘要: An enhanced video data compressor has a composite video signal decoder that changes the state of a field identification signal in response to a vertical interval indicator in composite video data which is in a digital video format. Thereafter a vertical timing pulse is generated to prepare a compression encoder to acquire data. By counting lines from the vertical timing pulse the decoder sets a horizontal timing signal at a one macroblock line interval prior to active video data so that the compression encoder acquires video data from the vertical interval as well as active video data. At the end of each field the acquired data is processed by the compression encoder to produce compressed video data.

    摘要翻译: 增强型视频数据压缩器具有复合视频信号解码器,其响应于处于数字视频格式的复合视频数据中的垂直间隔指示符而改变场识别信号的状态。 此后产生垂直定时脉冲以准备压缩编码器以获取数据。 通过从垂直定时脉冲计数线,解码器在有效视频数据之前以一个宏块行间隔设置水平定时信号,使得压缩编码器从垂直间隔获取视频数据以及活动视频数据。 在每个场的结尾,所采集的数据由压缩编码器处理以产生压缩的视频数据。

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TIMING ATHLETIC EVENTS
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TIMING ATHLETIC EVENTS 审中-公开
    用于定时活动的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150271454A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-24

    申请号:US14218659

    申请日:2014-03-18

    IPC分类号: H04N7/18 H04N5/232

    摘要: Improved systems and methods for timing athletic events. A radio-based starter unit and a radio based timer unit communicate wirelessly via radio. Push buttons/switches and lights and a speaker in the units provide an intuitive, easy to use interface. Handshaking occurs between the starter unit and the timer unit, and lights indicate that the event is ready to start. Real time clocks in the units are synchronized. Upon detection of race or other event start, such as from a starter's pistol, information indicative of the race start time is transmitted from the start unit to the timer unit. A camera in communication with the timer unit provides video frames, and the timer unit encodes and inserts elapsed time information in the video frames, which are then output from the timer unit for review and analysis on a computer.

    摘要翻译: 改进系统和方法来计时运动赛事。 基于无线电的起动器单元和基于无线电的定时器单元通过无线电无线通信。 按钮/开关和灯和单元中的扬声器提供直观,易于使用的界面。 起动器单元和定时器单元之间发生握手,指示灯指示事件准备启动。 单元中的实时时钟同步。 在检测到比赛或其他事件开始时,例如从起动器的手枪,指示比赛开始时间的信息从起始单元发送到定时器单元。 与定时器单元通信的相机提供视频帧,并且定时器单元对视频帧中的经过时间信息进行编码和插入,然后从定时器单元输出以在计算机上进行查看和分析。

    Optical transponder
    9.
    发明授权
    Optical transponder 有权
    光转发器

    公开(公告)号:US07761010B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-20

    申请号:US12177681

    申请日:2008-07-22

    IPC分类号: H04B10/00

    CPC分类号: H04B10/672

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are provided in accordance with the present invention in which a control mechanism, such as for example, a microcontroller, provides an interface between an optical transponder and an external control system, such that monitoring and controlling of the optical components of the optical transponder are accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner. In some embodiments of the present invention, methods and apparatus provide for testing and calibration of the optical transponder without removing any portion of a protective housing within which the internal components of the optical transponder are disposed.

    摘要翻译: 根据本发明提供的方法和装置,其中诸如例如微控制器的控制机构提供光学应答器和外部控制系统之间的接口,从而监测和控制光学元件的光学部件 转发器以有效和成本有效的方式实现。 在本发明的一些实施例中,方法和装置提供用于测试和校准光学应答器的方法和装置,而不需要移除其中设置光学应答器的内部部件的保护壳体的任何部分。

    Analog-to-digital converter latch circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    Analog-to-digital converter latch circuit 失效
    模拟数字转换器锁存电路

    公开(公告)号:US5212409A

    公开(公告)日:1993-05-18

    申请号:US851115

    申请日:1992-03-16

    IPC分类号: H03K3/2885 H03M1/08 H03M1/34

    摘要: An analog-to-digital converter latching circuit functions alternatively in a degenerative mode and a regenerative mode. During degeneration, circuit stray capacitances are substantially discharged for resulting in fast operation. When the circuit switches from degeneration to regeneration, a small signal current is able to start the latch in the proper direction without first having to overcome charge stored in the stray capacitances.

    摘要翻译: 模数转换器闭锁电路以退化模式和再生模式交替工作。 在退化过程中,电路杂散电容基本上被放电,导致快速操作。 当电路从退化切换到再生时,小信号电流能够以正确的方向启动锁存器,而不必克服存储在杂散电容中的电荷。