YinzCam

YinzCam
Industry Mobile app development
Founder Priya Narasimhan[1]
Headquarters 5541 Walnut St Pittsburgh[2], Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Website www.yinzcam.com

YinzCam is an American software and mobile app company. It specializes in creating applications for professional sports teams and sport venues.[3] As of January 2014, YinzCam's software had been downloaded over 7,000,000 times.[3] The applications generally offer real-time statistics, multimedia, streaming radio, social media.[3] The live video technology offering instant replay, including NFL RedZone, is offered within sports venues.[1]

YinzCam was founded by Priya Narasimhan, a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.[2] She is a fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Pittsburgh Steelers.[2] The company is a spin-off from the university.[4] Narasimhan has incorporated YinzCam into her Sports Technology course at Carnegie Mellon University.[5]

Official mobile apps for professional sports

The first version of YinzCam's sports app was available in limited portions of Civic Arena in 2008.[6][7] That version of the software allowed users to view the game, replays and real-time game statistics.[8] With the opening of Consol Energy Center in 2010, YinzCam was made available throughout the arena.[9] It was supported by Verizon.[7] In October 2010, YinzCam released an official application for the Pittsburgh Steelers.[10] Partnerships with the New England Patriots and the San Francisco 49ers followed.[10] By March 2012, YinzCam had added applications for 3 National Hockey League teams and more than 16 additional National Football League teams.[11]

As of January 2014, YinzCam is the developer of the official mobile apps for professional sports teams in the National Football League,[nb 1] the National Hockey League,[nb 2] Major League Soccer[nb 3], the Women's National Basketball Association [nb 4], and the National Basketball Association [nb 5]. YinzCam also developed official mobile apps for Sports Authority Field at Mile High,[47] United Center,[48] Gillette Stadium[49] and the Verizon Center.[50]

iBurgh

In July 2009, Pittsburgh City Councilman Bill Peduto, with the support of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, announced their intention for the city of Pittsburgh to become the most tech-friendly city in the United States.[51] A number of Pittsburgh technology firms and personalities were present at the announcement, including Priya Narasimhan.[51] By August 2009, YinzCam had produced iBurgh, an iPhone application to allow citizens to report complaints to the city's departments via smartphone.[52] The app sends complaints, coupled with photos and Global Positioning System data to city departments.[52][53] It was the first iPhone application to permit such complaints to municipal authorities.[54][55]

In February 2010, YinzCam developed a follow-up program, CityZenMobile, to allow crowd-sourcing of road conditions.[56] It was released amid the February 9–10, 2010 North American blizzard that left much of Pittsburgh impassable.[57]

Notes

  1. ↑ Tennessee Titans,[12] St. Louis Rams,[13] Kansas City Chiefs,[14] Houston Texans,[15] Atlanta Falcons,[16] Green Bay Packers,[17] Chicago Bears,[18] Philadelphia Eagles,[19] Dallas Cowboys,[20] New York Giants,[21] Minnesota Vikings,[22] Arizona Cardinals,[23] Cincinnati Bengals,[24] Buffalo Bills,[25] Seattle Seahawks,[26] San Francisco 49ers,[27] Detroit Lions,[28] New York Jets,[29] Indianapolis Colts,[30] Denver Broncos,[31] New England Patriots,[32] Pittsburgh Steelers,[33] Carolina Panthers,[34] Tampa Bay Buccaneers,[35] Baltimore Ravens[36]
  2. ↑ Detroit Red Wings,[37] Edmonton Oilers,[38] Pittsburgh Penguins[39] Washington Capitals,[40] Tampa Bay Lightning[41]
  3. ↑ New England Revolution[42]
  4. ↑ Phoenix Mercury,[43] Washington Mystics,[44]
  5. ↑ Phoenix Suns,[45] Washington Wizards[46]

References

  1. 1 2 "About YinzCam (R) Inc.". YinzCam.
  2. 1 2 3 "Priya Narasimhan, Professor, Carnegie Mellon University". Carnegie Mellon University. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  3. 1 2 3 "Interactive In-Game Technology". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  4. ↑ "The Pittsburgh-India connection has paid off for Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. May 1, 2011. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  5. ↑ Price, Karen (December 3, 2009). "Students bring together sports and smarts". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  6. ↑ Leonard Kim (October 22, 2008). "Tech toys bring game home - to game-goers". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  7. 1 2 Leonard, Kim (August 1, 2010). "Virtual Consol is shooting for 'wow' factor". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  8. ↑ Cronin, Mike (February 28, 2010). "Smartphones rise from gadget to tool of necessity". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  9. ↑ Conte, Andrew (Oct 8, 2010). "Fans impressed by Consol's technology". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  10. 1 2 "YinzCam launches app for Steelers on smart phones". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. October 7, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  11. ↑ Nixon, Alex (March 29, 2012). "Kangaroo Media sues YinzCam over patents". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  12. ↑ "Tennessee Titans Mobile - The official mobile app of the Tennessee Titans". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  13. ↑ "St. Louis Rams Mobile - The official mobile app of the St. Louis Rams". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  14. ↑ "Chiefs Mobile - The official mobile app of the Kansas City Chiefs". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  15. ↑ "Houston Texans - The official mobile app of the Houston Texans". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Falcons Mobile - The official mobile app of the Atlanta Falcons". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  17. ↑ "Official Green Bay Packers - The official mobile app of the Green Bay Packers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  18. ↑ "Chicago Bears Official Mobile App - The official mobile app of the Chicago Bears". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles - The official mobile app of the Philadelphia Eagles". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Dallas Cowboys Mobile - The official mobile app of the Dallas Cowboys". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  21. ↑ "New York Giants - The official mobile app of the New York Giants". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Minnesota Vikings Mobile - The official mobile app of the Minnesota Vikings". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  23. ↑ "Arizona Cardinals Mobile - The official mobile app of the Arizona Cardinals". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  24. ↑ "Cincinnati Bengals Mobile - The official mobile app of the Cincinnati Bengals". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Buffalo Bills Mobile - The official mobile app of the Buffalo Bills". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  26. ↑ "Seahawks Mobile - The official mobile app of the Seattle Seahawks". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  27. ↑ "49ers Gameday Live - The official mobile app of the San Francisco 49ers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  28. ↑ "Detroit Lions Mobile - The official mobile app of the Detroit Lions". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  29. ↑ "New York Jets - The official mobile app of the New York Jets". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  30. ↑ "Indianapolis Colts Mobile - The official mobile app of the Indianapolis Colts". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  31. ↑ "Denver Broncos Mobile - The official mobile app of the Denver Broncos". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  32. ↑ "Patriots Game Day Live - The official game day mobile app of the New England Patriots". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  33. ↑ "Steelers Gameday PLUS - The official mobile app of the Pittsburgh Steelers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  34. ↑ "Carolina Panthers - The official mobile app of the Carolina Panthers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  35. ↑ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The official mobile app of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  36. ↑ "Baltimore Ravens - The official mobile app of the Baltimore Ravens". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  37. ↑ "Detroit Red Wings Mobile - The official mobile app of the Detroit Red Wings". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  38. ↑ "Edmonton Oilers Mobile - The official mobile app of the Edmonton Oilers". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  39. ↑ "Pittsburgh Penguins Mobile - The official mobile app of the Pittsburgh Penguins". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  40. ↑ "Caps Mobile App - The official mobile app of the Washington Capitals". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  41. ↑ "Tampa Bay Lightning - The official mobile app of the Tamp Bay Lightning". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  42. ↑ "NE Revolution Matchday - The official matchday mobile app of the New England Revolution". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  43. ↑ "Official Phoenix Mercury Mobile App - The official mobile app of the Phoenix Mercury". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  44. ↑ "Washington Mystics Mobile - The official mobile app of the Washington Mystics". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  45. ↑ "Phoenix Suns Mobile - The official mobile app of the Phoenix Suns". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  46. ↑ "Washington Wizards Mobile - The official mobile app of the Washington Wizards". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  47. ↑ "Sports Authority Field at Mile High - The official mobile app of the Sports Authority Field at Mile High". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  48. ↑ "United Center Mobile - The official mobile app of the United Center". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  49. ↑ "Gillette Stadium - The official mobile app of Gillette Stadium". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  50. ↑ "Verizon Center Mobile - The official mobile app of the Verizon Center". YinzCam. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  51. 1 2 McNulty, Timothy (July 10, 2009). "Pittsburgh tries to move quickly to be tech-friendly". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  52. 1 2 McNulty, Timothy (August 17, 2009). "Pittsburgh begins receiving problem reports via mobile phones". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  53. ↑ McNulty, Timothy (August 18, 2009). "iBurgh lets you complain to city by cell phone". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  54. ↑ "YinzTech". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. December 20, 2009. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  55. ↑ McNulty, Timothy (January 2, 2010). "iBurgh app takes its place at last on iPhones". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  56. ↑ Cato, Jason (February 16, 2010). "CMU profs, students launch street site CityzenMobile.net". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
  57. ↑ "Site offers information on local road conditions". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. February 12, 2010. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
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