RFID-Free · Mat-Free · Camera-Only Finish-Line Intelligence

Zero Mats. Zero Chips. Pure Optical Timing.

Eliminate RFID timing mats, disposable chip distribution and finish-line cable logistics. Deploy RFID-free, mat-free, frame-accurate optical finish timing with high-speed bib OCR from a single camera tripod.

  • Camera-Only100%0 chips & 0 mats
  • Bib OCR Ingest Latency<15msper bounding box
  • High-Speed Optical Capture120FPSRFID-free, mat-free
  • Read Precision99.8%under motion blur

Operational scenarios

What race directors stop worrying about.

Four challenges for race directors and timing leads - and how RFID-free, mat-free optical timing addresses each.

Operational scenario 01

Chip Logistics & Pre-Race Distribution Overhead

The challenge

Distributing, tracking and pairing 30,000+ single-use RFID chips to bibs before race day creates heavy admin costs, distribution bottlenecks and electronic waste.

The Chkdin AI solution

RFID-free, mat-free camera-only timing using standard printed bib numbers. Optical edge nodes recognize dirty, folded or wet bibs at 120 FPS without any chip attached to participants.

Key outcome

100% elimination of RFID chip purchasing, kit-packing logistics and electronic waste.

Operational comparison

Legacy RFID vs. Vision Miles.

What changes when race timing goes RFID-free and mat-free.

Operational Dimension Legacy RFID Chip & Mat Systems Chkdin Vision Miles camera-only · RFID-free · mat-free
Finish-Line Infrastructure LegacyRubber mats, cable ramps, generator wiring, arches Vision MilesZero mats. Single tripod edge node mount
Participant Hardware Legacy10,000+ single-use RFID chips attached to bibs Vision MilesZero chips. Works with standard printed bibs
Runner Safety LegacyHigh risk of runners tripping over rubber mats Vision Miles100% flat, barrier-free finish line corridor
Multi-Target Ingest LegacySignal collision and missed reads in dense packs Vision MilesUp to 30 targets / frame optical verification
Setup & Teardown Time Legacy3 to 5 hours of heavy manual installation Vision Miles15 minutes, single-operator deployment

Technical parameter matrix

Race operations parameters.

High-Speed Neural Bib OCR Pipeline on the On-Board Edge AI Accelerator Tier.

Sports timing parameterEngineering benchmark specification
Bib OCR Ingest Speed < 15 ms per bounding-box extraction
Optical Capture Rate 120 FPS high-throughput camera feed
Simultaneous Density Up to 30 runners / frame identified
Optical Precision 99.8% read accuracy under glare & motion blur
Disk Storage Footprint 0 KB persistent video logging (volatile RAM)
Deployment Setup Time < 15 minutes (single operator / tripod)

FAQ

Race timing, answered.

Do runners need RFID chips or timing mats?

No. Timing is RFID-free and mat-free: a single tripod-mounted edge node reads standard printed bibs with high-speed bib OCR at 120 FPS.

How does it handle dense finishes?

Neural bib OCR identifies up to 30 runners per frame at 120 FPS, with 99.8% read precision under glare and motion blur.

How long does finish-line setup take?

Under 15 minutes with a single operator and one tripod - no mats, cables or arches.

Can it be used for military fitness tests?

Yes. Battery-powered, fully air-gapped optical timing tripods process runner identity and timing records in local RAM with no network connection.