BallTune is a Soccer App that Makes Sure Match Balls are Up to Par
Megan Facciuolo — June 20, 2014 — Tech
References: balltune & designtaxi
Soccer balls perform best when filled with the correct amount of air, so the people at Egos Ventures came up with a way to monitor soccer ball inflation through a soccer app called BallTune.
Just like instruments, soccer balls need to be kept "in tune" and up to standards, especially when they are needed in professional settings like the FIFA World Cup. The BallTune app tells you if a match ball needs air just by listening to it bounce. All you need to do is drop your ball onto a hard surface and point your phone towards it. The app will then record a video and analyze the sound and frequency of the ball's bounces to determine the its PSI.
The game-improving app is available for iOS and Android and usually costs $2, but for the duration of the World Cup it's free.
Just like instruments, soccer balls need to be kept "in tune" and up to standards, especially when they are needed in professional settings like the FIFA World Cup. The BallTune app tells you if a match ball needs air just by listening to it bounce. All you need to do is drop your ball onto a hard surface and point your phone towards it. The app will then record a video and analyze the sound and frequency of the ball's bounces to determine the its PSI.
The game-improving app is available for iOS and Android and usually costs $2, but for the duration of the World Cup it's free.
Trend Themes
1. Soccer Ball Monitoring - An emerging trend in the sports industry is the use of apps to monitor the inflation levels of soccer balls, such as the BallTune app.
2. Sound Analysis Technology - A growing trend in technology is the use of sound analysis to gather data and make assessments, as seen in the BallTune app's ability to analyze the sound and frequency of a soccer ball's bounces.
3. Mobile Apps for Sports Performance - There is a rising trend in the development of mobile apps aimed at enhancing sports performance, like the BallTune app that helps soccer players ensure optimal ball inflation.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Equipment - The sports equipment industry has an opportunity to incorporate monitoring technology, such as the BallTune app, into their products to improve performance and user experience.
2. Mobile App Development - The mobile app development industry can leverage the trend of sports performance apps, like BallTune, to create innovative solutions that cater to athletes in various sports.
3. Data Analysis and AI - The data analysis and artificial intelligence industry can explore opportunities in sports by developing technologies similar to the BallTune app to analyze various aspects of the game.
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