2014 World Cup to Introduce High Tech Gear

In the recent decades camera technology has been used in various fields with different results.  Some of these technologies have been used against us as an intrusion of privacy while others have been implemented for our own safety.  Take for example Cyber Technologies and their NewYork Security Alarms and New York Alarm Systems services. Cyber Technology has been protecting homes for well over a decade.

             Besides the obvious use of surveillance cameras we have started to see them find their way into sports.  With the 2014 World Cup around the corner a new argument is taking place, whether or not cameras should be used to detect if a soccer ball has actually crossed the goal line. The bottom line is FIFA has already made up its mind on this issue, but it seems fans and officials are about 50/50 when it comes to trusting the outcome of a sporting event that some fans cling to feverishly.  After all we are speaking about an event that comes around every 4 years and holds in its balance the communital glee or grief of a country. 

              
             The new system being introduced by Germanys Goalcontrol has been at it for quite some time, giving FIFA the guarantee it needed to continue with the project of relying on technology rather than officials to dictate the game.  Goalcontrol went through a probation period in which it successfully detected 68 goals scored during the FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil 2013.  FIFA had 4 companies in mind but in the end went with Goalcontrol because of its ability to meet the requirements put forward by FIFA.  When compared with the competition GoalControl's technology won out because of its flexibility and functionality with any goal -- it can detect any type of ball, and no modifications have to be made to the pitch.  Goalcontrol is also able to detect a balls movement to within at least 5 millimeters.  The company will be able to achieve this feat during the 2014 World Cup by using 14 cameras --  7 aimed at each goal – to measure with absolute precision if the ball in fact crossed the goal or not.   

            For reason of interference FIFA decided that the best option would be for only the referees to receive a notification if the ball passed the goal line.  This means that the technology needs to be able to make a decision and then transmit a wireless signal to the refs (without interference from countless wireless devices) within one second of the play.  Although a difficult task, Goalcontrol has passed all its test with flying colors.  Only time will tell if this is the way to go when it comes to sport events and cameras.

            One thing is for certain, cameras have made our lives a lot better by giving us security and peace of mind.  Cyber Technologies has always been in the front of the game when dealing with home surveillance and alarm systems.  For more on their New York Security Alarms and New York Alarm Systems services feel free to contact Cyber Technologies today.  Cyber Technologies also services the tri-state area with their Westchester Alarm Systems, Fairfield Security alarms and New York City Security Alarms services.