When Every Second Counts
Swiss Timing, part of the Swatch Group is the renowned timekeeper behind the major Swiss watch brands. At Olympic Games and many international sport competitions they are responsible for timekeeping, data handling and graphic information processing. With groundbreaking innovations, they help to make major sporting events even more attractive for athletes and spectators alike. Since 2005, we’ve worked with Swiss Timing and have been involved in the development of outstanding projects like the OSB 11 swimming starting block and E-Gun, the electronic starting system with false start detection.
2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada
Introduction of the new electronic starting pistol with light flash and direct sound transmission to each starting block. This innovation leads to more equal opportunities, as the athlete next to the starter was previously favored due to the slow propagation of sound.
Saturn – Data Terminal
When the athlete’s performance is evaluated by jurors, data entry terminals are a key element in scoring the results and attract a high level of attention from the spectators on site and on screen. The Saturn terminal can be equipped with various hardware components and with its exchangeable, backlit rear panels a high brand visibility for sponsors is ensured.