Epson Moverio BT-200 Developer Contest
Dear Hobrazhiteli!
Surely many of you are aware that the Epson Moverio BT-200 video glasses, which we have already repeatedly told on Habré, are on sale. The launch was overwhelming! There are so many people who want to become their owners that we barely have time to produce video glasses in sufficient quantity!
The Epson BT-200 is a unique device that combines the flexibility of the Android platform with the unusual design of binocular video glasses. For this reason, the application store Moverio Apps Market was created specifically for them, where developers can publish, and users can download applications optimized for BT-200.
Due to this circumstance, we decided to organize a contest for Android developers for Epson Moverio BT-200. And since, in our opinion, Habr is the best place to search for Android developers from all CIS countries, we decided to hold a competition here!
In total there are three categories of applications:
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Prizes in each category:
To participate in the contest, it is enough to register on our website for developers: https://moverio.epson.biz and send your application in the appropriate section on the site .
After the final publication of the application in the Apps Market, it is enough to fill out the form on the Epson.ru website , telling us about your application. We will definitely install the application on our BT-200 copies and let you know about it!
Every two weeks we will report on the interim results of the competition and share our impressions about the applications that our participants will download.
Developers, Developers, Developers! We are waiting for your applications!
Dear Habravchane,
Due to the fact that Habrahabr.ru was divided into three resources (HabraHabr, GeekTimes and MegaMozg), Epson's blog moved to Geektimes.ru .
Looking forward to seeing you on our GT blog!
Epson team
Surely many of you are aware that the Epson Moverio BT-200 video glasses, which we have already repeatedly told on Habré, are on sale. The launch was overwhelming! There are so many people who want to become their owners that we barely have time to produce video glasses in sufficient quantity!
The Epson BT-200 is a unique device that combines the flexibility of the Android platform with the unusual design of binocular video glasses. For this reason, the application store Moverio Apps Market was created specifically for them, where developers can publish, and users can download applications optimized for BT-200.
Due to this circumstance, we decided to organize a contest for Android developers for Epson Moverio BT-200. And since, in our opinion, Habr is the best place to search for Android developers from all CIS countries, we decided to hold a competition here!
In total there are three categories of applications:
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- Best AR app
- Best non-AR application
- Best game (AR or non AR - you decide)
Prizes in each category:
- 1st place: Epson Moverio BT-200 video glasses
- 2nd place: Epson EH-TW490 home projector
- 3rd place: Epson L355 Print Factory
How to participate:
To participate in the contest, it is enough to register on our website for developers: https://moverio.epson.biz and send your application in the appropriate section on the site .
After the final publication of the application in the Apps Market, it is enough to fill out the form on the Epson.ru website , telling us about your application. We will definitely install the application on our BT-200 copies and let you know about it!
Immediately answer questions that participants may have:
How can I develop an AR application for video glasses without the video glasses themselves?
Since the Epson BT-200 video glasses are running Android 4, they are no different programmatically from, for example, a tablet or phone with a camera, GPS and an accelerometer on board. An important difference from other Android devices is that the OS and applications can only work in landscape mode. Therefore, you can safely develop or port (yes!) Existing applications, even if they use the camera to recognize, for example, markers in augmented reality applications, since the BT-200 uses standard APIs to work with the camera, GPS, compass and accelerometer .
What languages should the application be localized in?
To publish an application, it is enough to localize it at least in English.
What kind of AR application can I develop?
The main feature of the BT-200 is its transparent design. Imagine that you are holding a large translucent screen in front of your eyes, which displays your application window. You can make an application for navigation, learning with the display of 3D-models and the use of augmented reality markers, a video game that uses a gyroscope and allows you to play with head turns ... The possibilities are almost endless!
When developing an AR application for BT-200, it is important to understand that, unlike a conventional tablet, on which an AR application usually displays a picture from a camera, the video glasses are already transparent and overlaying reality with a picture of the same reality from a camera will not be the best solution = ) Therefore, in AR applications for BT-200, you do not need to display video from the camera on the screen, but use it only to determine the location of the marker. And 3D-objects and interface elements should be displayed on a black background, which in the case of the BT-200 is “transparent”.
When developing an AR application for BT-200, it is important to understand that, unlike a conventional tablet, on which an AR application usually displays a picture from a camera, the video glasses are already transparent and overlaying reality with a picture of the same reality from a camera will not be the best solution = ) Therefore, in AR applications for BT-200, you do not need to display video from the camera on the screen, but use it only to determine the location of the marker. And 3D-objects and interface elements should be displayed on a black background, which in the case of the BT-200 is “transparent”.
Application may be paid? can I earn in the Apps Market?
Of course! Moverio Apps Market is not only a way to distribute your application among Epson BT-200 owners, but also to earn money! You can learn more about how the application sale process and financial issues are organized on the developer site .
Why do I need all this?
Epson Moverio Market application market is still quite young. You have a chance to take your place in the sun, while other slow developers “swing” and decide to try their hand. In addition, we do not hide the fact that we need talented developers, and we look forward to further fruitful work on developing applications with the winners of the competition.
Useful links:
- Frequently asked Questions
- Detailed technical documentation on points (for registered users only)
- Application Development Policy
- Application Distribution Agreement
Every two weeks we will report on the interim results of the competition and share our impressions about the applications that our participants will download.
Developers, Developers, Developers! We are waiting for your applications!
Dear Habravchane,
Due to the fact that Habrahabr.ru was divided into three resources (HabraHabr, GeekTimes and MegaMozg), Epson's blog moved to Geektimes.ru .
Looking forward to seeing you on our GT blog!
Epson team
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/233861/
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