Bud Hockey Light

[Sigma Safety]

Ok, it isn't really "warning" equipment, but it's a "rotating" LED red light...


Budweiser Embraces the Internet of Things With In-Home Automatic Hockey Goal Light | Wired Design | Wired.com


First run sold out in weeks. $150 each.


Only available in Canada

http://youtu.be/-sDN8I2O8kk

 

[Doug]

I can see some of the hockey buffs at work being interested in this.

 

[tmtrev]

Hey Left can you pre order one for me?

 

[Sigma Safety]

Hey Left can you pre order one for me?

I suppose so. You might be able to order one yourself online and ship it to my location. I'm happy to pop it in the mail to you.


If that works, PM me and I'll let you know the address.


Cheers

 

[squeeeg]

I want one :salivate:

 

[CPDG23]

I have to know... How exactly is this synced with the hockey games?


Pretty cool either way.


ETA- I found some info....

The device is powered by Electric Imp a start-up that makes SD-card-like chips that have Wi-Fi and an embedded processor. The idea is that by offering an all-in-one chip, hardware makers will be able to embed Internet of Things functions into otherwise dumb devices without having to bootstrap their own networking and software department. (Electric Imp offer both the hardware and the back end.)

It's then run through an android or iphone app that monitors your team for up to the second scoring.


Totally awesome! :thumbsup:

 

[toon80]

I've been using beacons as hockey goal lights for a few years now, but they are not automatically turned on every goal.


The person in the switch-side of the couch is the one to push the goal button


That said, i like the concept.

 

[Captain4164]

I was looking for someone to order me one too. But the registration upon purchase is all Canadian stuff, and the app is not available in the US market. I WANT ONE TOO! Bud better bring this to the US

 

[toon80]

This is Elightbars. I think there are far better lights available here for this kind of purpose. The rotating led lights are cool, but I heard they sale for 150$-ish. You can get better and cooler lights here for that kind of money, IMHO.

 

[picone239]

I don't see it being too hard to make one. There's interfaces to control lights with a computer, and apps that will do whatever (alert, text message) when a team scores. I just need to find someone that can link the two.