Abstract: A wireless system is disclosed for implementing with traditional fencing equipment and a conventional fencing scoring apparatus for eliminating reel cords in a fencing match. The wireless system utilizes a constant voltage applied to each opponent's sword, and a square wave voltage applied to the lame and other equipment of an opponent, such that voltage changes are utilized to detect contact events. The contact events are recorded in each opponent's transmitter (worn by the opponent) and converted to data for transmitting to a common receiver of the wireless system. The wireless system replaces the reel cord that traditionally connects the body cord of each fencing opponent to a scoring apparatus.

Abstract: A wireless system is disclosed for implementing with traditional fencing equipment and a conventional fencing scoring apparatus for eliminating reel cords in a fencing match. The wireless system utilizes a constant voltage applied to each opponent's sword, and a square wave voltage applied to the lame and other equipment of an opponent, such that voltage changes are utilized to detect contact events. The contact events are recorded in each opponent's transmitter (worn by the opponent) and converted to data for transmitting to a common receiver of the wireless system. The wireless system replaces the reel cord that traditionally connects the body cord of each fencing opponent to a scoring apparatus.