F R A U N H O F E R I N S T I T U T E F O R I N T E G R AT E D C I R C U I T S I I S
GoalRefTM – Goal-Line Technology
APPROVED TECHNOLOGY
F R A U N H O F E R I I S – Y O U R PA R T N E R
FRAUNHOFER IIS – YOUR PARTNER
IN SPORTS TECHNOLOGY
F O R O V E R A D ECA D E , F R A U NHO F E R II S HA S B EEN D E V ELO P IN G
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AN D S U CCE S S F U LLY I M P LE M EN T IN G T ECHNOLO G IE S F O R T HE
G OA LREFTM G OAL -L IN E
S P O R T S IN D U S T R Y. S INCE 2 0 1 1 , W E HA V E AL S O ACHIE V E D
TECH N OLOG Y WA S OF -
M ILE S T ONE S IN G OAL - LINE T ECHNOLO G Y.
FICIA LLY LICEN SED BY
FIFA .
BACKGROUND
When it comes to deciding whether or not the whole of the ball passed over the line, the
human eye can be inadequate. Our GoalRefTM goal-line technology supports referees by
informing them immediately when a goal is scored.
In answering the question of ‘Goal or no goal?’, FIFA will in future be turning to the GoalRefTM
goal-line technology developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS. After
successfully completing a demanding certification process, the GoalRefTM system was officially
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licensed by FIFA in November 2012, which means it is approved for use at official football
G OA LREFTM SYST EM WA S
matches. Since GoalRefTM produces a reliable decision immediately, it does not interrupt play
SU CCESSFU LLY U S ED AT
or alter the character of the game.
TH E FIFA CLU B WORL D CU P
IN JA PA N .
OUR MOTIVATION
Advancing Technology
Our inventive spirit knows no bounds. It is what drives us to develop and refine innovative,
high-potential technologies. In so doing, we set global standards in the sports and many other
industries. One result of this pioneering mindset is the mp3 audio technology, which we were
instrumental in developing.
THE GOALREFTM SYSTEM
Making goal-line technology available worldwide
AGAIN PROVED ITS USEFUL-
Our aim is to achieve a global standard for goal-line decisions.
NESS AT THE COPA AMSTERDAM IN MAY 2013.
A t a G lance
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
IN BRIEF
A S THE G OALRE F T M S Y S T E M I S CO MPAC T AND CO MPR ISES A SMALL
N U M B E R O F CO M P ONEN T S , I T I S Q U IC K AN D EA S Y T O IN S TALL AT
ANY S TA D I U M . ACC U R AT E R EAL - T I M E T R AC K IN G O F T HE B ALL I S
M A D E P O S SI BLE B Y A CO M B INAT ION OF HI GH-PR ECISION ANTENNAS
AT TACHE D T O T HE G OAL F R A M E AN D COIL S E M B E D D E D IN T HE
B ALL , W HICH R E Q U I R E NO P O W E R S U P P LY. A S S OON A S T HE B ALL
C R O S S E S THE GOAL LINE , AN ENC RYPTED SIGNAL IS TR ANSMITTED
T O T HE M AT CH O F F ICIAL S ’ W R I S T W AT CHE S . HI G H R E S OL U T ION
CA M E R A S P R O V I D E T V V IE W E R S W I T H CLO S E - U P I M A G E S O F T HE
G OAL B EIN G S CO R E D .
Instant result
Once the ball has crossed the goal line, it takes less than half a second for an alert to be
transmitted to the match officials’ watches.
Accurate and reliable
Goals are detected with extremely high accuracy regardless of weather conditions and events
on the pitch – even if the ball is completely obscured from view. This makes inaccurate goal
decisions a thing of the past.
Eliminating human error
The GoalRefTM system requires no operator, thus removing the risk of human error.
Adding value
The human eye is often unable to determine whether or not the ball really crossed the line.
GoalRefTM allows referees to make critical decisions with complete confidence. In turn, leagues
and clubs worldwide benefit from a level playing field.
Cameras embedded in the goal frame make it possible to provide an animated replay from various angles and so offer viewers an enhanced football watching experience.
I nstallation
INSTALLING GoalRef™
T HAN K S T O I T S CO M PAC T NE S S , T HE G OAL R E F T M S Y S T E M CAN B E
EA S ILY IN S TALLE D AT F OO T B ALL P I T CHE S O F ANY S I Z E AN D IN
ANY LOCAT ION . ALL T HAT I S NEE D E D I S A P O W E R S O U R CE .
GoalRefTM is a simple and efficient solution to the complex problem of making goal-line
decisions:
– The system comprises only a very few components: goal frame, ball, signal processing unit and referee’s watch.
– GoalRefTM can be installed anywhere without modification, irrespective of stadium location and pitch size.
– Practicable even for amateur leagues
BALL
– The embedded coils require no power supply.
– The characteristics and behaviour of the ball are not altered, as extensive tests carried out with professional footballers have shown.
– The coil technology has received the FIFA quality mark and can be incorporated into any make of ball.
GOAL FRAME & PROCESSING UNIT
– Receiving antennas attached to the goal frame
– Processing unit behind the goal or perimeter boards
WRISTWATCH
– As soon as a goal has been scored, a “goal” message is displayed on the match officials’ watches, coupled with a vibrating alert.
– State-of-the-art encryption technologies guarantee that the message cannot be accessed by anyone else.
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The GoalRefTM system creates a low-intensity magnetic field
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The ball has coils embedded in it. As soon as it approaches the
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These changes make it possible to precisely track the location
around the goal frame.
goal, it is detected based on changes in the magnetic field.
of the ball. If the whole of the ball has passed over the goal
line, a goal is judged to have been scored.
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A goal alert is then immediately transmitted to the game
officials’ wristwatches using an encrypted signal.
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F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n v i s i t w w w. g o a l r e f . d e
FRAUNHOFER-INSTITUTE OF
INTEGRATED CIRCUITS IIS
Executive Director
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Albert Heuberger
Am Wolfsmantel 33
91058 Erlangen
Germany
Department of Wireless Locating
and Communication Systems
Nordostpark 93
90411 Nuremberg
Your contact is:
Thomas Pellkofer
Phone +49 911 58061-3262
Fax +49 911 58061-3299
[email protected]