Decoder for a race timing system

Abstract

The present invention relates to a decoder (18) for a race timing system (16), comprising: a reader interface (24) for receiving detections of sports timing transponders (14) passing an antenna (106); a cable connection interface (26) for connecting a network cable and/or a computer interface cable; a user interface (28) for providing configuration feedback to a user; a processing unit (84) for determining passing times of participants (10) in a sports event based on the detections; and a housing (30) for protecting the processing unit from environmental impact, wherein the user interface is arranged on an outside of the housing for providing user access and the cable connection interface is arranged under a protective flap (42) that is configured to provide user access to the cable connection interface in an open state and to shield the cable connection from environmental impact in a closed state. The present invention further relates to a race timing system (16).

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