Product and Service Comparison

Autochart

Competitor A

Competitor B

Core Technology

Proprietary/Patented

RFID Application

Infrared beam

Installation

Wires and conduit around racetrack

No

Yes

Yes

Fiber Optic Cabling

No

Yes

No

Fast and Non Invasive Installation

Yes

No

No

Solar Powered Track Systems

Yes

No

No

Electrical power to track side systems

No

Yes

Yes

Wiring from Track systems to Control system

No

Yes

Yes

Value Added

Official Timing Provider

Yes

No

Yes

Official Time Stamp for each horse at all points of call

Yes

No

Leader Only

HD Photo Finish

Yes

No

No

Digital Graphics Included

Yes

No

No

Single Graphics System packages entire racetrack signal including tote, race, animation and second channel

Yes

No

No

Single Operator for APS and HD Photo Finish Services

Yes

No Photo

Yes

Accuracy

1/1000 second resolution

Yes

No

No

Positioning Resolution

+- 6 Inches

+- 3 Feet

NA

Automatic Break Detection (Harness)

Yes

No

No

Distance from the Rail (Feet/Inches)

Yes

Yes

No

Racing Commission Licensed as Official Timing and Photo Finish Services Provider

Yes

No

Yes

Sensor weight

2.2 ounces

2.8 ounces

NA

Battery Life between charges

24 hrs

?

NA

Television / Digital Media Upgrades

Full Field Running Order with Lengths Behind

Yes/Patented

No

No

Animated Chiclets Running Order with Running Odds and Dynamic Lengths Behind

Yes

No Odds

No Lengths Behind

No

Instant Speed

Yes

No

No

Interpolated Speed Over Distance

Yes

Yes

No

Race Progress Indicators

Yes

Yes

No

Instant Comprehensive Timing Recaps

Yes

No

No

Animated Chiclets Replays

Yes

Yes

No

Multi-channel On-Track Display Options

Yes

Yes

No

Instant Chart Output

Yes

?

No

Cell/PDA Animated Replay and Analysis 

Yes

?

No

Web Services

Yes

Yes

No

Interactive Web Experience

Yes

?

No