NL1027328C2 - Athlete training method, e.g. allowing running or cycling around track at predetermined speed, involves athlete carrying RFID transponder which is detected each time it passes given position on track - Google Patents

Abstract

Each athlete (A, B) carries an RF-ID transponder (11, 12) and the track (1) has at least one detection position with a transmitter/receiver device (2) for detecting each time the transponder passes. A signalling device (3) is used to indicate to the athlete the speed which they need to keep to. The speed signal generated by the device is dependent upon one or more transponder detections carried out by the transmitter/receiver device.

Description

Title: Method of directing at least one athlete along a track

The invention relates to a method for allowing at least one athlete to follow a track with a specific track speed.

Such a method is known from practice, and serves, for example, for training the athlete. In the known method, the athlete moves along the track at a desired speed. The track may be, for example, a 400 m athletics track, in which the athlete must first complete one or more slow warm-up rounds, then a number of training rounds - at a higher speed - to complete the training with one or more run-out rounds. On the other hand, the web 10 may, for example, be a web in a swimming pool, or may comprise another web.

Typically, the lap times of the athlete must be kept manually by another person, such as a coach. This is a relatively labor-intensive and, moreover, inaccurate method for training the athlete. Moreover, for this purpose, another person must always be present to keep track of the athlete's times and to determine whether the athlete adheres to a desired training program with sufficient accuracy. In many cases, however, no one will be available to take on that task. In addition, this method is less well suited to having a large number of athletes train simultaneously on the same track, whereby every athlete must follow a training program that is specifically adapted to him.

Furthermore, a method is known from practice in which the athlete carries a so-called 'pacemaker' with him. The pacemaker produces regular audio signals to indicate a speed of movement. However, the usability of such an apparatus is relatively limited. This way the device cannot check whether the athlete has a desired speed.

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The present invention contemplates an improved method of directing at least one athlete along a track. In particular, the invention contemplates a method in which one or more athletes can simultaneously complete an individual training program on one or more tracks, such that the athletes each maintain precisely predetermined training speeds, without the help or guidance of additional persons having to be provided for this purpose. invoked.

According to the invention, the method is characterized for this purpose in that each athlete carries a respective RF-ID transponder, wherein the track is provided with at least one detection position, each detection position being provided with a respective transmitter / receiver device for each passage of each To detect RF-ID transponder, wherein signaling means are used to signal the web speed maintained by said athlete to the athlete, wherein each web speed signal generated by the signaling means is dependent on one or more transponder executed by said transmitter / receiver device detections.

By using said RF-ID transponder and said transmitter / receiver device, it is possible to determine relatively accurately and reliably every time at which each athlete passes a detection position of the track. From one or more detections carried out by the transmitter / receiver device, the actual speed of each athlete can then be determined in different ways.

Because each track speed signaling generated by the signaling means is dependent on one or more transponder detections carried out by said transmitter / receiver device, the athlete in question can moreover receive feedback in various ways from his actual speed in relation to a desired speed that he / she can apply. keep training speed. This feedback is provided by the web speed signaling. For example, in order to maintain a predetermined training program 1027328__ 3, the athlete will, after receiving - of course perceiving - this feedback, maintain his actual track speed when it appears from the feedback that his actual speed is substantially equal to a desired to maintain training speed. However, if the signaling generated by the signaling means shows that the actual track speed of the athlete is too high or too low (at least higher or lower than a predetermined speed), the athlete will adjust his speed in an appropriate manner (slow down or accelerate) to reach the desired speed.

According to the invention, it is advantageous if said method is carried out automatically. For this purpose, for example, a control can be provided, which control is adapted to perform the method wholly or partially. Said control can for instance simply be provided with software which is adapted to be loaded into a computer, and to have the computer, after being loaded therein, carry out and / or to control one or more steps of the present method .

The signaling of a desired web speed to be maintained can be carried out in various ways. For example, each of the aforementioned track speed signals may comprise a signal that is detectable by said athlete, stepwise or continuously along the track. The average travel speed of that signal observable by the athlete is then preferably substantially equal to the track speed to be maintained by said athlete, so that the athlete can easily follow and / or keep track of the signal to maintain a desired track speed.

The invention furthermore relates to a system for allowing at least one athlete to follow a track with a specific track speed. The system is characterized according to the invention in that it is provided with at least one RF-ID transponder that can be carried by the at least one athlete, the system comprising at least one transmitter / receiver device which during use is at least on one track position is provided to detect a passage of each RF-ID transponder, the system being provided with signaling means to signal the track speed to be maintained by said athlete to the athlete during use, the system being arranged such that each track speed signaling generated by signal means is dependent on one or more transponder detections by said transmitter / receiver device.

10 This system offers the above advantages. According to the invention, a track is advantageously provided with such a system, so that one or more athletes can accurately and preferably independently of each other, complete a predetermined training.

Further elaborations of the invention are described in the subclaims. The invention will now be elucidated on the basis of two exemplary embodiments and the drawing. In the drawing: Fig. 1 schematically shows a top view of a first exemplary embodiment of the invention; figure 2A shows a front view of a first embodiment of a signboard; Fig. 2B is a front view of a second embodiment of a signboard; Fig. 2C is a front view of a third embodiment of a signboard; Fig. 3 is a side view of a part of a second exemplary embodiment of the invention; Fig. 4 is a top view of Fig. 3; and Fig. 5 is a side view of a number of parts of the second exemplary embodiment coupled to each other.

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Figure 1 shows schematically a track closed in itself, for example an athletics track 1. The track 1 is provided with a system for allowing different athletes A, B to follow a specific track speed. The system comprises RF-ID transponders 11, 12 that can be carried by athletes A, B 5. Such transponders 11, 12 are known per se from practice. The transponders can for example be active or passive transponders. Active transponders can generally offer extra functionality compared to passive transponders, for example storing data, processing, displayed and / or the like, for example as a whole integrated in a watch form.

The lane 1 is furthermore provided with four detection positions. Naturally, more or fewer of the same detection positions can also be provided. Each detection position is provided with a respective transmitter / receiver device 2 for detecting the passage of the RF-ID 15 transponders 11, 12. Such transmitter / receiver devices, which can cooperate with the RF-ID transponders 11, 12, are also known per se from practice. These transmitter / receiver devices 2 generally each comprise one or more antennas, transmitters and receivers which are adapted to form an electromagnetic interrogation field 20 and to receive a signal generated under the influence of a transponder 11, 12 and the interrogation field. Each transmitter / receiver device 2 can, for example, comprise a mat which extends transversely over, in and / or under the track 1, as schematically shown in Fig. 1.

The system further comprises signaling means 3 for optically signaling the web speed to be maintained by said athlete A, B to the athlete A, B. In the present exemplary embodiment, the signaling means comprise a suitable number of signaling units 3 arranged in different fixed positions along the track 1, and such that each signaling unit 3 is perceptible from an athlete A, B approaching over the track 1 from 1027328 is. All signaling units 3 are preferably spaced apart at substantially the same distance, measured in the pathway longitudinal direction. The signaling units are in particular adapted to generate one or more light signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. Some examples of embodiments of a signaling unit 3 are shown in Figures 2A, 2B and 2C, and are further described below.

Each web speed signaling generated by the signaling units 3 is dependent on the transponder detections performed by said transmitter / receiver devices 2. To this end, the system is provided with a control 9. This control 9 can be designed in different ways, and may, for example, be part of the transmitter / receiver devices and / or of the 15. signaling units. The controller 9 can for instance comprise one or more electronic calculating means, computers, microcontrollers, memories, displays, software and / or the like. Fig. 1 shows a control 9 which is coupled to both the signaling units 3 and the transmitter / receiver devices 2. Such a coupling 10 can be designed in various ways, and may comprise, for example, electrical wiring, wireless communication means, a computer network and / or the like.

The control 9 is arranged to determine an actual web speed of each athlete A, B moving along the track 1, using data which the control 9 receives during use of the said transmitter / receiver device 2. Furthermore, the control 9 is adapted to control the signaling units 3, such that the result of said measurements of the track speed via the signaling units 3 are fed back to the athletes A, B. Preferably, the control 9 is adapted to compare the measured actual track speed with a predetermined track speed to be maintained, and to signal the result of that comparison via the signaling means 3 to a relevant athlete A, B. In addition, under the influence of the control 9, the signaling units 3 can adapt a respective web speed signaling 'on-line' to a measured, actual web speed.

Figure 2A shows a first embodiment of a signaling unit 3. The unit 3 comprises a construction 30 to be arranged along the track 1, for example a pole, box, sign or the like, which is provided with two lights 31, 32 on a front side. for example of different colors. For example, one light 31 is a red light and the other 32 a green light. Wiring 34 is further provided for bringing the signaling unit 3 into communication connection with the other signaling units 3, as well as with the control 9.

The signaling unit 3 can provide suitable signaling signals in various ways to provide an athlete A, B for example with feedback, whether the athlete A, B maintains a desired web speed during use. Thus, both lights 31, 32 can be activated under the influence of the control 9 at a suitable moment to indicate at which moment an approaching athlete A, B is present at, or over a fixed distance in front of, the relevant signaling unit 3 on the job. Activation of only the red light 31 can then mean, for example, that the approaching athlete A, B moves along the track 1 too quickly and will reach the relevant signaling unit 3 too soon. Activation of only the green light 32 means, for example, that the approaching athlete A, B must accelerate. When the athlete A, B has passed the signaling unit 3, the lights 31, 32 of the unit 3 are preferably switched off under the influence of the control 9, in order to again serve as a speed indicator in a following round.

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Figure 2B shows a second embodiment of a signaling unit 3 '. In this case the unit 3 'is provided with a matrix of lights, for example LEDs, lamps or the like, with which a message or code can be passed on to approaching athletes A, B. The message may, for example, be an alpha-numeric character assigned to one particular athlete. On the other hand, the message may for example be assigned to one track of the lane 1 if the lane 1 is provided with different parallel tracks. In this way, it can for instance be indicated to the relevant athlete, or to the athlete of a relevant track, at which moment the athlete should be near that signaling unit 3 ', and / or that the athlete should adjust his speed if not at that time. to achieve a desired training speed. The light matrix of the unit 3 'can for this purpose comprise, for example, multicolor light units, to display the alphanumeric characters in different colors.

A red character may, for example, mean that the associated athlete must slow down, a white character that he travels at the desired speed and a green character that he must accelerate.

Figure 2C shows a third embodiment of a signaling unit 3 ". In this case, the unit 3" is provided with an antenna of communication means (not shown) for wireless communication with the control 9. Moreover, this unit 3 "is provided with a relatively large display 38, on which various messages can be displayed. The display 38 can, for example, be controlled under the influence of said control 9, to simultaneously pass on to various approaching athletes A, B 25 individually or The display 38 can also be used to indicate which athlete A, B maintains a desired speed, which athlete needs to accelerate to reach a desired speed and which athlete needs to slow due to exceeding a desired speed. The display 38 can for this purpose, for example, display one or more text messages during use 1027328. On the other hand, such a display 38 can for instance be used simply to give simple light signals, analogously to the operation of the first display shown in Fig. 2A. version, to display suitable characters, arrows and / or symbols g just for the benefit of feedback to athletes, or in another way.

During use of the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the control 9 is preferably first provided with or loaded with a suitable training program from every athlete A, B to be directed along the track 1. The training program can for instance have one constant average speed to be maintained. or a series of different predetermined web speeds - for example, first a number of warm-up laps, then a number of higher-speed training laps and then a number of slower laps, or the like.

Moreover, each athlete A, B to be trained is provided with a respective transponder 11, 12. The transponder 11, 12 can for instance be detachably connected to or in a garment, shoe or the like of the athlete A, B, depending on the embodiment of the transponder 11, 12. The transponder 11, 12 can furthermore for instance form part of a bracelet , necklace, watch or the like.

The athletes A, B then start to move along the track 1. Different athletes A, B, for example, can start at the same time or at different moments. In addition, athletes A, B can, for example, start at the same starting position or at different positions.

Each athlete A, B can for instance be at a certain starting time, at or near a certain starting position S of the track 1.

The start position S is, for example, the position of one of the transmitter / receiver devices 2. In that case, the control 9 of the system can give a suitable start signal, for example a start shot, image 30 and / or audio signal or the like, on which the athlete A, B with the training 1027328 10 start. At that starting time, the control unit 9 moreover starts an automatic track speed signaling, wherein a track speed signaling that can be observed by each athlete A, B from the track 1 is generated by the signaling units 3.

This signaling can be carried out in various ways. In the exemplary embodiment, the signaling units 3 successively generate light signals which can be observed by athletes A, B. These light signals can, for example, each time be 'passed' between neighboring signaling units 3, such that the light signals move stepwise in the longitudinal direction of the track 1 at the track speeds to be maintained by the athletes A, B. Each athlete A, B then only has to follow the light signal intended for him in order to complete a training program to be held by him.

Conversely, a web speed signaling can become automatic when an athlete A, B passes a certain starting position S at a certain starting time. The passage of the athlete A, B is detected by a transmitter / receiver device 2 and transmitted to the control 9, preferably together with an identification code associated with the athlete, which transmitter / receiver device 2 has, for example, of the respective transponder 11,12 received. Then the control 9 automatically starts executing a desired web speed signaling using the signaling units 3.

After starting, each athlete A, B follows the track 1 at a certain speed. The movement of the athletes A, B along the track 3 is indicated by arrows a, b in FIG. Hereby the actual speed of each athlete A, B is simply measured by the control 9, using the transmitter / receiver devices 2 that detect every passage of each RF-ID 30 transponder 11, 12. The control 9 can as well, individually, keep track of 1027328 11, whether each athlete A, B actually maintains a predetermined training speed.

Depending on the measured track speeds, the athletes A, B are simply informed by the control 9, via the signaling units 3, whether they are maintaining the desired respective speeds.

For this purpose, the signaling units 3 arranged along the track 1 are preferably sequentially controlled by the control 9 to provide optical signals suitable for maintaining speed.

The signaling units 3 can, for example, be controlled sequentially in such a way that each time only the track position or a track area is indicated where a respective approaching athlete A, B should be located at a certain moment. Said track area can for instance comprise a part of the track 1 extending between two neighboring signaling units 3. The signaling units 3 can be activated and deactivated one by one, for example, seen in a pathway along the direction.

During use, an actual track speed of each athlete A, B can moreover, for example, be measured once and preferably multiple times using said transponder 11, 12 and said transmitter / receiver devices 2. The control 9 can then compare the measured actual track speed with the predetermined web speed to be maintained. If it then appears, for example, that an athlete A, B is ahead or is behind a training schedule to be followed by him, the control can indicate this by having the signaling units 3 generate suitable lane signaling signals, for example "slower" or "faster" messages. On the other hand, controller 9 can adjust the track speed signaling, for example, to keep track of athlete A, B and, for example, switch to a faster or slower training schedule. The latter is particularly advantageous when it appears from said speed comparison that the athlete A, B does not want or cannot adhere to the set training schedule.

As described with reference to Figures 2A, 2B and 2C, a web speed signaling 5 generated under the influence of the control 9 may comprise various light signals, messages or signals. The track speed signaling may, for example, comprise a "faster" message when a measured track speed of an athlete A, B is too low, and a "slower" message when the measured track speed is too high. In addition, the track speed signaling units 3 can be used, for example, to indicate when the measured track speed of an athlete A, B is substantially equal to the track speed to be maintained. Furthermore, said web speed signaling may comprise, for example, an athlete identification code, a track identification code of a track of the track, and / or the like, as described above.

Furthermore, the system can for instance be arranged to receive certain data from an athlete A, B during his training. Such data may, for example, relate to the physical condition of the athlete, and may include, for example, heart rate, blood pressure and / or the like. This data can, for example, be sent by a transmitter that can be carried by the athlete A, B to a receiver coupled to the control 9. The data received by the controller 9 can then for instance be stored, printed and / or the like, for example together with personal data of the athlete A, B and / or the training schedule actually carried out by the athlete, so that the athlete A, B after a training can check whether the training was successful and how he can optimize his performance.

Naturally, various other variants are possible to use the system shown in Figure 1 for automatic training of athletes.

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Figures 3-5 show a part of a second exemplary embodiment of the invention. In particular, figures 3-5 show an alternative embodiment of web signaling means 103. In this case, the signaling means comprise a number of elongated elements, each with a length 5 L which is equal to a whole number of standard lengths. The standard length can, for example, comprise one foot or one meter. In a further elaboration of the invention, each element is, for example, approximately 1 m long.

The signaling elements 103 of the second exemplary embodiment form a modular signaling system. The length of this signaling system is easily adaptable to the length of the track 1 where the speed signaling is to be performed. The adjustment of the length of this signaling system is easily achieved by designing the system in a number of signaling elements 103 suitable for a specific path length.

In particular, the signaling elements 103 are adapted to be coupled to each other with end ends, such that these elements 103, in a coupled state, can extend over the full length of a track 1 to be used by athletes A, B. The element 103 shown in figures 3 and 4 is of straight design, and is therefore particularly suitable for being arranged along a straight handle part. The elements 103 can of course also be formed differently, for example bent to be arranged along a bend of the track 1.

The signaling elements 103 are provided at their ends with coupling means 107, 108 for releasably coupling the elements to each other. Such coupling means 107, 108 may be designed in various ways, and may comprise, for example, clamp couplings, screw couplings, Velcro couplings, snap connectors and / or other types of couplings. In the present exemplary embodiment, the coupling means comprise engaging fingers 108 1027328 14 which can engage in matching grooves 107 of an adjacent element 103 to couple the elements to each other, which is shown in Figure 5.

Each signaling element 103 is for instance provided with a light source 104, comprising for example one or more lamps, LEDs, displays or the like. Moreover, each signaling element 103 is provided with its own control unit 105, provided with, for example, microelectronics, communication means and the like. The control unit 105 of each signaling element 103 is coupled to a communication link 106. This communication connection 106 may, for example, already be provided with signaling elements 103 to be coupled to each other, or may be provided only after coupling of the signaling elements 103 together. The communication connection 106 and the control units 105 coupled thereto may, for example, form a communication network, computer network or the like after mounting of the second exemplary embodiment. After mounting, for example, a central control 9 is coupled to the control units 105 via the communication link 106.

The control 9 of the system can control the light sources 104 of the various signaling elements 103 arranged along a path 1 during use in a desired manner using the communication link 106 and the said control units 105, analogously to those described with reference to FIG. 1. first embodiment. By providing the system with a modular signaling system, with elongated elements 103 of fixed standard lengths, athletes A, B can be directed relatively accurately along the track 1.

It is self-evident that the invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described. Various changes are possible within the scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

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For example, in the present application terms such as "desired speed", "desired web speed" or "predetermined web speed" can be considered as being equal to: "a desired web position at a predetermined time", or "a predetermined web position at a desired time "or similar terms.

The invention can be applied to various types of webs, for example to an infinite, self-closed web, or a finite web. The track may, for example, comprise a sports track, athletics track, race track, cycling track, a swimming lane, water course, an air track and / or the like.

The signaling means can provide feedback to the athlete about the track speed to be maintained in various ways, for example by means of continuous information or discrete information. Continuous information can be supplied in various ways, for example by means of a sustained tone, a moving light beam and / or the like. Discrete information can also be supplied in various ways, for example by means of said signaling units 3 provided with lights, LEDs or a display.

Furthermore, various types of feedback can be used to effect track speed signaling, for example all sensory feedback, such as by means of image, sound, tactile feedback and combinations of such signaling types, for example visually and audibly, and / or the like.

The signaling means can be designed in various ways. For example, the signaling means may be adapted to project one or more light signals onto the web, such that the one or more projected light signals move along the web at the web speed to be maintained. During use, one or more light signals can then simply be projected onto the track in front of the athlete, for example under the influence of the control, the one or more projected light signals, for example continuously moving along the track at <1027328 16 with the track speed to be maintained. to lead the athlete across the track. The signaling means can then for instance be provided with relatively powerful light sources, for example one or more spotlights, lasers or the like.

Another form of visual feedback can for instance be used as signaling means, comprising a kind of tube post based on air pressure with colored balls. In this case, colored objects to be driven under the influence of air pressure are moved along the track at the speed to be maintained, for example by a tube system arranged along the track. For example, a certain object color can belong to a certain athlete or track.

Furthermore, the signaling means can for instance be adapted to generate one or more suitable acoustic signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. Such acoustic signals may, for example, indicate rhythmically a beat or walking pace, include speech, alert tones, treble and bass to transmit a desired acceleration or delay, and / or the like. Acoustic signals can moreover be passed on to an athlete by means of a portable headset, mobile telephone or the like.

Said tactile feedback can for instance comprise a vibrating bracelet which can be controlled remotely by the control, in order to make different vibrating frequencies feel to the athlete, which frequencies depend, for example, on his current speed and / or his desired or sustained speed. Tactile signaling means may, for example, be in watch form for local feedback. Tactile feedback can, for example, be transmitted wirelessly by suitable signaling units and / or active transponders.

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The system, for example said signaling means and / or control, may be wholly or partly portable or mobile, or may be arranged, for example, at fixed locations. The system can for instance be modularly expandable, for instance when additional signaling means, controls, transponders and / or transmitter / receiver devices can be provided.

Said communication means can be designed in various ways, for example with wiring and / or wireless. The communication may, for example, make use of signal transmission by means of electromagnetic, radiographic, optical and / or other signals, the ISM band, Bluetooth®, GPRS and / or the like.

With the use of Bluetooth®, for example, several Bluetooth transmitter / receiver stations can be arranged along the track, which for example can communicate with each other to exchange data.

Furthermore, such Bluetooth® stations can for instance be adapted to control a signaling device carried by an athlete, for instance a vibrating tape, to indicate a speed to be maintained or the like.

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Claims (28)

Method for allowing at least one athlete to follow a track with a specific track speed, each athlete (A, B) carrying a respective RF-ID transponder (11, 12), the track (1) being provided with at least one detection position, wherein each detection position is provided with a respective transmitter / receiver device (2) to detect each passage of each RF-ID transponder (11, 12), wherein signaling means (3; 103) are used to detect the signaling track speed to be held by the athlete (A, B) to the athlete (A, B), wherein each track speed signal generated by the signaling means (3; 103) is dependent on one or more transmitter / receiver device (2) by said transmitter / receiver device (2) transponder detections performed. A method according to claim 1, wherein an actual track speed of said athlete (A, B) is measured at least once using said transponder (11, 12) and said transmitter / receiver device (2), the the web speed signaling generated by the signaling means (3; 103) is adapted to said measured actual web speed. 3. Method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the web speed signaling comprises a "faster" message when a measured web speed is too low, and / or a "slower" message when the measured web speed is too high. Method according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the web speed signaling means indicate when the measured web speed is substantially equal to the web speed to be maintained. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein said athlete (A, B) is at a certain starting time at or near a certain starting position of the track (1), wherein the track speed signaling starts with Ket signaling of a the athlete (A, B) observable, maintainable track speed at said starting time. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one said athlete (A, B) passes a certain starting position of the track 5 (1), which passage is detected by a transmitter / receiver device (2) arranged at the starting position, wherein the signaling means (3; 103) then generate a track speed signaling that is detectable by the athlete (A, B) still at or near the starting position. Method according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the signaling means (3; 103) generate a number of consecutive track speed signals at a series of successive track positions, such that the track speed signaling can be seen by an athlete (A, B) approaching each of those positions. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein each said web speed signaling comprises a signal that is detectable by the athlete (A, B) stepwise or continuously along the track, the average speed of movement of that detectable by the athlete (A, B) signal is substantially equal to the track speed to be maintained by said athlete. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the signaling means give one or more light signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. 10. Method as claimed in claim 9, wherein the signaling means 25 project one or more light signals on the track in front of the athlete, such that the one or more projected light signals move along the track at the track speed to be maintained by that athlete. 11. Method as claimed in claim 9 or 10, wherein the signaling means give one or more light signals at substantially fixed positions along the path. 1027328 Method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the signaling means give one or more acoustic signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. 13. Method as claimed in any of the foregoing claims, wherein said track speed signaling comprises an athlete identification code. A method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said web speed signaling comprises a track identification code of a track of the track, for example when the track has two or more parallel tracks. i The method of any one of the preceding claims, wherein said web speed to be maintained comprises a series of predetermined web speeds. 16. Control, software and / or computer, adapted to perform a method according to one of the preceding claims. j 17. System for allowing at least one athlete to follow a track with a specific track speed, in particular for performing a method according to one of claims 1-15, wherein the system is provided with at least one RF-ID transponder ( 11, 12) that can be carried by the at least one athlete, the system comprising at least one transmitter / receiver device (2) which during use is provided on at least one track position in order to pass a passage of each RF-ID transponder (11, 12. detecting, wherein the system is provided with signaling means (3; 103) for signaling the web speed to be maintained by said athlete (A, B) during use to the athlete (A, B), wherein the system 25 is arranged that each signaling generated by the signaling means (3; 103) is dependent on one or more transponder detections by said transmitter / receiver device (2). 18. System as claimed in claim 17, provided with control means (9) for measuring an actual track speed of said athlete (A, B) using said transponder (11, 12) and said 1027328 transmitter / receiver device (2), wherein the control is arranged to compare the measured actual track speed with the predetermined track speed to be maintained, and to signal the result of that comparison to the relevant athlete (A, B) via the signaling means (3; 13). A system according to claim 17 or 18, wherein said signaling means are provided with a number of signaling units (3; 103) which are arranged at different fixed positions along the path (1), such that one by each of those units (3; 103) generated track speed signaling by an athlete (A, B) approaching unit (3; 103) can be seen from the track (1) during use. 20. System as claimed in any of the claims 17-19, wherein the signaling means comprise signaling elements (103) which are coupled to each other and can be arranged in a longitudinal direction of the track, wherein each signaling element (103) is arranged around at least a part of said path speed signaling to deliver. The system of claim 20, wherein said signaling elements (103) are of the same length, wherein the length of each signaling element is preferably equal to 1 m or a multiple thereof. A system according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the signaling elements (103) form a modular signaling system, the length of which can be adjusted to the length of a track (1) to be used. 23. System as claimed in any of the claims 17-22, wherein the signaling means are adapted to project one or more light signals on the web, such that the one or more projected light signals move along the web at the trajectory speed to be maintained. 24. System as claimed in any of the claims 17-23, wherein the signaling means are adapted to generate one or more acoustic signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. 1027328 A system according to any of claims 17-24, wherein the signaling means are adapted to generate one or more light signals to indicate the web speed to be maintained. 26. System as claimed in any of the claims 17-25, wherein the signaling means (3; 103) are adapted to generate at least one signal perceptible by said athlete (A, B), such that the perceptible signal is used in steps during use or continuously travels along the track at a certain average speed. 27. Track as claimed in claim 26, wherein the track is closed in itself, and is for instance an athletics track and / or cycling track. 27. Track provided with a system according to one of the claims 17-10 26. The lane of claim 26, wherein the lane is a swim lane. 15 1027328