Athletic timer correction system
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1. A timing system for timing a moving object comprising:
- a timer capable of storing an elapsed time,means for starting the timer,non-contact detecting means for detecting when the moving object passes by the detecting means,timer adjustment means for automatically adjusting elapsed time stored by the timer based upon the time interval between when the timer starts and when the object passes by the detecting means.
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Abstract
A swim/sporting event timer/counter times a athlete moveing along a predetermined path based on signals received from the athlete. A time counter begins when movement of the athlete is detected. Based upon the amount of time it takes for the athlete to pass by the timing system, the time counter is automatically adjusted, if necessary, to account for the time counter having been started at an incorrect time.
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13 Claims
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1. A timing system for timing a moving object comprising:
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a timer capable of storing an elapsed time, means for starting the timer, non-contact detecting means for detecting when the moving object passes by the detecting means, timer adjustment means for automatically adjusting elapsed time stored by the timer based upon the time interval between when the timer starts and when the object passes by the detecting means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of correcting a measured time for a moving object to move past an object detecting means, comprising the steps of:
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providing a timer capable of storing an elapsed time, the timer comprising, means for starting the timer, and non-contact detecting means for detecting a moving object passing by the detecting means, starting the timer, determining the time interval between when the timer is started and when the moving object moves past the non-contact detecting means, adjusting the elapsed time stored by the timer by adding a predetermined time count to the elapsed time based upon the time interval. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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10. A method of correcting a measured time for a moving object to move past an object detecting means, comprising the steps of:
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providing a timer capable of storing an elapsed time, the timer comprising, means for starting the timer, and non-contact detecting means for detecting a moving object passing by the detecting means, starting the timer, determining the time interval between when the timer is started and when the moving object moves past the non-contact detecting means, adjusting the elapsed time stored by the timer by replacing the time with a predetermined time value based upon the time interval. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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