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Cambridge-based vendor of real-time location systems, Omnisense, has launched its patented sparse-wideband technology for potential use during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Cambridge-based vendor of RTLS (real-time location systems),

, has launched its patented sparse-wideband (SWB) technology for potential use during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The system, which operates in the licence-exempt 2.4GHz band, collects data on the location and speed of tracked objects such as race horses and moving vehicles. It then relays this information in real-time in order to allow trainers and competitors to analyse their performance based on speed and positioning.

The technology has been operationally proven in the horse racing industry under the TurfTrax name. However, company founders, Andy Thurman and David Bartlett, are hoping to extend its application to other sports that require information on location and timing.

The group has received feedback from the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (LOCOG) through participation in its ‘The Wireless Gateway’ programme last year. Organised through the East of England Development Agency (EEDA), the programme gave Omnisense the opportunity to present its technology to LOCOG and Olympic sponsors, Omega Swiss Timing.

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