NFL announces the use of virtual measurement technology for the first downments
The first measurement will be subjected to enormous changes during the 2025 season. The NFL announced Tuesday A partnership with Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology as a new main method to measure the line to be earned.
The NFL began to experiment with the digital measurement of the lines to be earned during the last preblical; However, further tests and changes to the system were required before the League officials felt comfortable to rely mainly on that technology.
The technology consists of six 8K cameras used for optical monitoring of the ball position. Linked to the existing and hosted replay system in the officio center of the New York Central of the League, the League plans to use it as an alternative to guide the chains and manually measuring if 10 Yard have been welcomed for the place of the ball.
The initial positioning of the ball will still remain in the hands of the referees on the field. However, once the ball is identified, Replay Assist will confirm the accuracy of the point.
According to the release, the complete operating process lasts 30 seconds, saving about 40 seconds from the measurement of the manual chain. The chain system will remain on the “secondary” field, according to the NFL.
“NFL and Sony are integrating officiaggio on the world -level field with cutting -edge technology to advance the excellence of football,” said Troy Vincent, executive vice -president of football operations at the NFL, in a declaration issued on Tuesday. “Combining the art of the workshop with the trusted Eye system of Hawk di Sony is a good recipe for success in our commitment to increase the standards of accuracy, consistency and efficiency. Replay technology and the intuitions based on the data of innovations for the eyes of Sony’s hawk help us progress our efforts towards the future of football.”
Hawk-Eye technology is already implemented in the main sports championships and events all over the world, including tennis Grand Slam, the Rugby World Cup and professional football matches. Sony started working with the NFL on their synchronized system for replay technology with several corner (smart) in 2021, used to synchronize replay corners for officials.
The new Hawk-Eye technology will be implemented in all 30 NFL stadiums and in all international places that host NFL games, according to release. The move also coincides with the decision of the League of Add 12 other fixed cameras Along the margin line, the final lines and the door lines to strengthen the amount of corners for replay officials.
In addition to the Hawk-Eye system, the NFL and Sony have also collaborated with a new lateral headset of a new coaching manager for coach to coach, who will also debut during the 2025 season.
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