Mavs AR Augmented Reality Press & Play Preview at Saturday's NBA Playoff Game
WHAT: Qualcomm and Big PlayAR have teamed together with the Dallas Mavericks to add a unique twist to the NBA Playoffs by bringing game tickets to life through augmented reality (AR). Mavs AR,a game developed by Big PlayAR using AR technology pioneered by Qualcomm, creates a virtual basketball court in the palm of your hand. Come preview what fans attending the Mavs Playoff Game 1 will experience by pointing their Android smartphone or tablet running the Mavs AR application at their ticket. The game is the first AR application based on Qualcomm's vision-based AR technology and is now available for download in the Android Market. We'll have several devices available to play and experience Mavs AR. Or, bring your own Android device, and we'll set you up. WHEN: April 16, 2011 6:30 p.m. CT (two hours before game time) WHO: John Robison, founder and president, Big PlayAR Mark Cuban, owner, Dallas Mavericks Jay Wright, director of business development, Qualcomm WHERE: Augmented Reality (AR) Phone Zone (tent) AT&T Plaza outside the front of American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Avenue Dallas, TX 75219 (Parking for media is available in Lot E; please bring your media/press credentials) CONTACT: Kellan Asher, Qualcomm Phone: (858) 845-5595 Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
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/PRNewswire -- April 15, 2011/
SOURCE Qualcomm Incorporated
Released April 15, 2011