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»Swatch keeps time in Athens«


We haven't gotten around to watching too much of the Athens Olympics but when we have watched we've been pausing the TiVo frequently to try and catch what technology they're using to time events. And it's the time-obsessed Swiss gadgeteers at Swatch determining who gets the gold, silver, and bronze (you may remember our feature about timing the Tour de France). During last Monday's 100-meter backstroke race, for instance, Swatch touch-sensitive pads accurately measured

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The touch sensitive pads


I had an idea on how they measured times at the swimming events, and now I confirmed it. It's so cool how they do that. I was always wondering how they measured times at the track events though, and it's way cool as well. Technology is impressive these days. Very Happy

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