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2. Who created F.A.S.T.?
Phil Crosby, a local track coach of 40+ years, over the
last decade developed a variety of computer based systems
supporting league statistics and dissemination of results.
Recently, with the introduction of Lynx/Hy-Tek at state and region
meets, he applied current technologies to create an affordable
electronic timing system. Over the past 18 months emerged a
finished version of this initial effort. Development took a
dramatic turn in November 2010 when collaborating with
Productivity Concepts Inc, a Toronto based engineering company,
F.A.S.T. was created. Scheduled for a 4/4/2011 launch,
F.A.S.T. will meet the goal of an affordable electronic coaching
tool and electronic timing system for individual, team and local
league use.
3. What are F.A.S.T. applications?
Timing, viewing, showing, recording and publishing anything
that moves. F.A.S.T. concurrently
integrates these into one software package.
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4. What is needed for
F.A.S.T.?
Video camera needs are really quite simple with
arrival of modestly priced digital video recorders running at
speeds above 30fps. While F.A.S.T. will process any video
running at any frame rate, the advantage of a faster frame rate
are obvious.
Numerous brands now sell cameras running at 60
fps. A number of brands sell modest priced cameras with frame
rates of 120 to 1000 fps.
Computer needs
are modest. Windows 7 32-bit, XP or Vista 32-bit at modest
processing speed work fine. The computer needs a minimum of 2 USB ports. As
with any computer program, F.A.S.T. runs more smoothly with
processors 1.6 Ghz or faster. Pentium 4 processing
architecture works well. F.A.S.T. does not yet support
64-bit. Notebooks are workable but due to the
current FAST screen size, 1024 x 680, you will need to scroll up and
down for some features to be visible on screen when running most
notebooks with a screen size of 1024x600..
Accessory needs include a
mouse and the ability to move data/transfer files between camera and computer.
SD type card and/or direct link are two methods but any system
where you can move the video from the camera to the computer is
acceptable. I would also recommend the use of a mono-pod or
tripod for the camera for prolonged use.
To record instant starts you will need a class 1 bluetooth receiver
and a bluetooth mouse. All accessories are available at
Mountain Top Ideas.
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5. F.A.S.T. is:
a manual split stopwatch with remote start/split
capabilities and 20 time memory.
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a manual split stopwatch when coupled with a
video recording provides indexed location of that time on the
video.
a video analysis stopwatch with unlimited memory.
a video analysis stopwatch that creates single image clip
points for immediate recall.
a video analysis system that stores and publishes single
image clips with supporting data.
a dual video file analyzer allowing simultaneous analysis
of two videos.
a video analysis timing system designed to
register 1/100 second accuracy, FAT level accuracy when used
with an instant start F.A.S.T. starter pistol.
a video analysis storage and retrieval system designed to
re-evaluate stored videos.
an event data, video storage and retrieval system,
providing a many faceted editing tool.
an integrated system of stopwatch, video recording, event
management and result publishing.
a coaching tool for slow motion analysis, storage and
comparison of techniques in all events.
a replay system that browses videos at various frame
rates.
a replay system that provides for instant clip play within
a video file.
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