Abstract: System and method to automatically control a track timing system for humans and/or animals. One or several users are detected in start and finish areas on one or several tracks and automatically signaled to start by the system. Results such as finish time, start reaction time, false starts, split times, relay exchanges, and such can be calculated. The results can be displayed and distributed, and the system can be configured by a user.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system including connected system nodes, the system configured to provide timing and scoring for aquatic sports in pools. The spatial location of the nodes relative to the pool and pool reference points may be retrieved from the system and representations can be created. The representations may be used to first select the desired nodes for one or several sports events and then execute those sports events with the selected nodes. Electrical connections may be made from materials that withstand aggressive pool chemicals, such as titanium, Hastelloy or Inconel.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a connector system including a plug body and a connector body each having one of studs and jacks with parallel misaligned axes. A deformation of one or more of a plug body, studs, jacks, and a connector body is created when plugging together the misaligned studs and jacks. The deformation creates resultant forces between the studs and jacks for electrical contact. The studs and jacks may be solid metal corrosive-resistant parts, such as titanium, Hastelloy, or Inconel.

Abstract: A stackable connector system having upper and lower members is provided. The upper member has a first set of upper connections including studs or jacks and a second set of upper connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the first set of upper connections. The lower member includes a first set of lower connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the second set of upper connections. The second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections have parallel axes that are misaligned in an unplugged state. The misalignment creates deformation of the upper member and/or lower member during insertion of the studs into the jacks when the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections are plugged together. The deformation creates a resultant force between the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections.

Abstract: A stackable connector system having upper and lower members is provided. The upper member has a first set of upper connections including studs or jacks and a second set of upper connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the first set of upper connections. The lower member includes a first set of lower connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the second set of upper connections. The second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections have parallel axes that are misaligned in an unplugged state. The misalignment creates deformation of the upper member and/or lower member during insertion of the studs into the jacks when the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections are plugged together. The deformation creates a resultant force between the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections.

Abstract: System and method to automatically control a track timing system for humans and/or animals. One or several users are detected in start and finish areas on one or several tracks and automatically signaled to start by the system. Results such as finish time, start reaction time, false starts, split times, relay exchanges, and such can be calculated. The results can be displayed and distributed, and the system can be configured by a user.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a system including connected system nodes, the system configured to provide timing and scoring for aquatic sports in pools. The spatial location of the nodes relative to the pool and pool reference points may be retrieved from the system and representations can be created. The representations may be used to first select the desired nodes for one or several sports events and then execute those sports events with the selected nodes. Electrical connections may be made from materials that withstand aggressive pool chemicals, such as titanium, Hastelloy or Inconel.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide a connector system including a plug body and a connector body each having one of studs and jacks with parallel misaligned axes. A deformation of one or more of a plug body, studs, jacks, and a connector body is created when plugging together the misaligned studs and jacks. The deformation creates resultant forces between the studs and jacks for electrical contact. The studs and jacks may be solid metal corrosive-resistant parts, such as titanium, Hastelloy, or Inconel.