Of the 'cadereos' to 8k. The NFL launches its Technological revolution by Sony. A system of six 8K cameras will measure in a matter of seconds the distance between the ball and the first 'down'. For more than a century and until last year, the arbitrators manually measured it with a 10 -yard chain. This is the new Halcon Eye of the NFL.
Of the NFL temples in the United States to Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid. The NFL will use Sony Falcon Eye technology at each headquarters of its official matches from the next course. The system is already used successfully in football, tennis, cryket or rugby. The American football NFL is the last league to bet on this technology.
Since 1920, the NFL used the so -called 'chain staff' to measure the distance between ball and first 'down'. A group of referees was responsible for taking the field Two red sticks united by a ten -yard chain To settle the most tight situations. In many cases, the chain did not remove doubts.
If in the retransmission of the league matches it is projected virtually on the pitch A fluorescent yellow line to mark the first 'down'in the stadiums two colorful red sticks are used by the 10 -yard chain for players and fans to be aware of the distances to be traveled. A system that many consider romantic, but with obvious limitations.
The hawk eye will allow measuring in about 30 seconds the exact position of the ball with respect to the line to overcomesomething that, according to the essays by Sony and NFL, will allow Reduce about 40 seconds the necessary time for the final decision of the referees.
The system will be managed from the Art McNally Gameday Central Officiating Center, in New York. The measurement and images will be projected in real time on television and on the giant screens of the NFL stages.
The 'cadereos' do not disappear
Due to the chaotic nature of American football, cases will continue to be giving cases in which the camera system cannot accurately detect the position of the ball. For this reason, the NFL reported that The 'cadeneros' will continue on the field, prepared to intervene if necessary.
“The NFL and Sony are introducing top -level arbitration with ultra modern technology to promote excellence in American football. Combine the art of arbitration with the reliable system of Sony, the hawk eye, is a recipe for success in our commitment to raise precision, perseverance and efficiency standards,” he said Troy Vincent, Executive Vice President of NFL Soccer Operations.
“Repeating technology and Hawk-Eye Innovations of Sony are helping us to advance our efforts towards the future of football,” he added.
