Contestants can compete for $85,000 in cash
prizes
Plantronics (NYSE:PLT) , PLT Labs and Clarity are launching the
2015 PLT Labs Application Innovation Contest, where contestants
from 33 countries can compete for a total of $85,000 in cash
prizes. The contest is designed to give innovators access to
Plantronics APIs, SDKs, and product concept prototypes so that they
can explore new applications and business models in one of three
broad categories:
- Business Applications for Mobile
Devices
- Applications for People with Limited
Mobility
- Personal Applications for Mobile
Devices
Contestants will form teams and submit ideas against any three
of the aforementioned application categories. A first prize of
US$50,000, a second prize of US$25,000 and a third prize of
US$10,000 will be awarded to the first, second, and third place
winning submissions, respectively, as determined by the judges.
Winners can use these cash prizes for any purpose including to
continue their studies or to start a company.
Through the Plantronics Developer Connection, Plantronics will
release APIs to contestants that provide access to the data from
different sensors that could be contained inside a wearable device,
as well as other telemetry and communications protocols. These
sensors could include a nine-axis sensor that can track head
orientation in three dimensions, tap detection, free-fall
detection, speech sensing, multiple radios, an accelerometer,
magnetometer, gyroscope, near-field communications, and several
more. Qualified teams will receive access to physical product
concepts so they can further develop their applications and test
them. Finalists will have an opportunity to present their ideas
live to a select Plantronics and Clarity judging panel.
“Headsets have rapidly moved beyond simple wearables that
connect one person to another through speech. Now a broad range of
contextual information from the device, coupled with the power and
ubiquity of smart phones makes entirely new classes of applications
possible,” said Cary Bran, vice-president, Innovation and New
Ventures, Plantronics. “Through this nine month hack-a-thon we are
hoping to tap the brightest and most creative innovators in the
world to explore the realm of what’s possible—and reward them with
cash so they can further their education or develop new businesses.
”
The 2015 PLT Labs Application Innovation Contest will consist of
five rounds:
Initial EntryContest submissions are open from September
29, 2014 through November 15, 2014. From now until the close of
submissions, contestants can review the Terms and Conditions of the
contest, understand the nature of the contest, and learn about the
capabilities and programming interfaces to the new devices. They
can form teams and think about their applications and the business
cases behind them. Submissions must be completed and received
through the Contest Submission Process no later than November 15,
2014.
Quarter-FinalsThe Plantronics judging panel will review
all valid entries submitted by the deadline date and select 20
teams who will proceed to the Semi-Finals round.
Semi-FinalsIn this round, Plantronics will loan the
remaining teams a prototype device, to build and test their
application. Teams will submit a proof of the supported
functionality by submitting sample code and design of the
application interface. The Plantronics judging panel will select
the top 10 teams to proceed to the Finals round.
FinalsThe top 10 teams will submit a prototype of their
application, a final business report and a short video. Each team
will be assigned a Plantronics mentor. The Plantronics judging
panel will then select the top 5 teams to proceed to the Winners
Round.
Winners RoundIn May 2015, the finalists will send, at
Plantronics’ expense, a delegate who will present the team’s
prototype live in front of the judges, who will select the contest
winners.
Contestants residing in the following countries are eligible to
participate: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada
(excluding Québec), Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Korea,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Sweden, United Kingdom, and the United States. Some
exclusions apply. Contestants are responsible for meeting any
obligations to their education institution, employers, or any other
applicable regulation or policy.
For more information or to apply to participate in the 2015 PLT
Labs Application Innovation Contest, visit:
http://developer.plantronics.com/community/app-innovation-contest/
About PLT LabsPLT Labs is working on innovations that
will help take wearable tech to the next level. Through PLT Labs,
developers can sign-up for a chance to help shape the future of
wearables and influence how people will interact with the Internet
of Things. Sample applications can be found at http://pltlabs.com.
Developers interested in joining the Plantronics developer
community can find more information at
http://developer.plantronics.com/welcome.
About PlantronicsPlantronics is a global leader in audio
communications for businesses and consumers. We have pioneered new
trends in audio technology, creating innovative products that allow
people to simply communicate. From unified communication to
Bluetooth® headsets to gaming solutions, we deliver uncompromising
quality, an ideal experience, and extraordinary service.
Plantronics is used by every company in the Fortune 100, as well as
911 dispatch, air traffic control and various mission-critical
applications for those on the frontline. For more information,
please visit www.plantronics.com or call (800) 544-4660.
About ClarityClarity, a division of Plantronics
(NYSE:PLT), creates smart communication solutions that help seniors
live richer, more engaged lives. For more than 40 years,
Clarity's innovative products -- such as amplified telephones,
notification systems and assistive listening devices -- have helped
people with hearing loss, low vision, limited mobility, dexterity
issues and other health challenges. Clarity has pioneered many
firsts -- from digital sound processing in 2005 to remote-access
customer service in 2010. Millions rely on Clarity to communicate
at home, at work and throughout their lives. For more information,
please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call 1-800-426-3738.
Clarity and Plantronics are trademarks of Plantronics, Inc.
registered in the US and other countries, and PLT Labs is a
trademark of Plantronics, Inc. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos
are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Plantronics is under license. All other trademarks
are property of their respective owners.
PlantronicsWoody Mosqueda,
831-458-7738woody.mosqueda@plantronics.com
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