Abstract: A timing system that includes a glyph associated with an object to be timed and at least one camera for capturing images of the glyph or associated object. A computer generates a virtual line, associates the virtual line with at least one of the images, and determines when the glyph or associated object intersects, crosses or has crossed the virtual line. A database records the identity of the glyph and the time that the glyph or associated object intersected or crossed the virtual line. The invention also relates to a related method for determining the time a glyph or object associated therewith passes a predetermined point or line.

Abstract: A timing system that includes a glyph associated with an object to be timed and at least one camera for capturing images of the glyph or associated object. A computer generates a virtual line, associates the virtual line with at least one of the images, and determines when the glyph or associated object intersects, crosses or has crossed the virtual line. A database records the identity of the glyph and the time that the glyph or associated object intersected or crossed the virtual line. The invention also relates to a related method for determining the time a glyph or object associated therewith passes a predetermined point or line.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement comprising at least one heat source (140) being adapted to transfer heat to at least one first element (110), a power source (100) being provided for applying a first voltage (V1) to said first element (110), at least one second element (150) having a second voltage (V2), wherein an electric field (E), generated by a potential difference (V1?V2), between the first element (110) and the second element (150), causes an ionized medium, heated by the first element (110), to move towards the second element (150), thereby achieving an increased heat transfer from the first element (110).