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Going to be a good year for InWith.
Been a while since I've posted pon this little gem. What a difference a year makes. Surge to $1 CAN, then back down to a dime. I'm liking this level right now. Company appears to be firing on all all cylinders according to latest ER. Will try and add another 10K shares at current prices.
"If anything shows we're living in the future, it's a smart contact lens!" Digital Trends
Digital Trends
CES 2022: Unlocking the metaverse with contact lenses
"The metaverse is the biggest buzzword floating at CES 2022 even before the show starts and InWith Corp. is presenting a new way to enable it with an electronic soft contact lens that allows users to transition from the real world to extended reality (XR).
At the world’s largest trade show, which takes place this week in Las Vegas, InWith said it plans to achieve FDA approval this year for the contacts and put them on the market shortly after.:
CES 2022: Unlocking the metaverse with contact lenses
InWith Corp will be at CES 2022 in January .
https://fortune.com/2021/04/28/ces-2022-las-vegas-in-person-conventions-cta-trade-shows/
Can AR Contact Lenses Put the Future in Focus?
Good, short article that mentions InWith Corp (Formerly EPGL)
There are a handful of AR startups looking into creating these advanced, more intuitive contact lenses. The three companies we’ll highlight include InWith Corporation, Mojo Vision, and Apple.
1. InWith Corp.
InWith Corp. announced new technology that can change contact lenses at the 2021 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The technology will enable developers to place AR chips in soft contact lenses to improve the vision of everyday consumers.
InWith is one of the only companies to go public with this technology, as other companies in the space have primarily worked on harder, less comfortable “scleral” lenses.
AR Insider - InWith
If they return to the public markets, it will be to the Nasdaq. But thats a long, long time from now in my opinion.
Bausch Lomb should be just about done with their previously announced realignment. Bausch + Lomb will be pure play eye-health company. They remain working with InWith Corp, formerly EPGL, as InWith continues work on its smart contact lens technology.
Good little blip on InWith from the other month. Good things are coming.
A Voice of America produced LogOn short, on augmented reality contact lenses, featuring Mojo Vision & InWith Corp.
InWith
Patent for 'Method and apparatus for an imaging lens' now officially patented.
Patent # 11,061,232
Abstract
A method and apparatus projecting an image or series of images onto the retina. Furthermore, the method and apparatus are neither cumbersome nor obstructive to the user. This is accomplished by embedding an imaging lens on the perimeter of the contact lens adapted to project an image inward toward the center of the contact lens, wherein the projected light will then be redirected onto the retina.
Patent 11,061,232
Versus Systems to Power Fan Engagement for New English and Welsh Cricket Competition The Hundred
The Versus XEO Platform Will Drive In-Stadium Fan Engagement for New Competition’s Eight Teams across England and Wales
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today that the company will be powering live in-stadium experiences for the inaugural season of The Hundred, a new cricket league in England and Wales that features a faster form of cricket matches. The Hundred begins play on July 21, 2021.
Following their continued work with US-based sports leagues like the NHL and MLB, Versus is partnering with London, UK-based Progress Productions to enhance the in-stadium experience for fans attending home matches for The Hundred’s eight teams. Fans will be able to use the Versus XEO Platform to play custom interactive games, including an all-new cricket game, while watching each 100-ball cricket match. Versus and Progress Productions recently completed a successful test match prior to the official league launch in July.
“We are very excited to be working with The Hundred and our partner Progress Productions to make these cricket matches as fun and engaging as possible for the fans attending their favorite team’s home match,” said Matthew Pierce, Founder and CEO of Versus Systems. “The Versus XEO platform is a perfect complement for the live events that are bringing fans back into stadiums across the world. We look forward to delivering cricket fans in England and Wales an appealing new way to engage with their favorite cricket teams and show support for The Hundred during its inaugural season.”
“At Progress we are incredibly excited about bringing Versus’s products to a UK audience. The ability to play live interactive games using the big screens will transform the spectator experience and bring new ways to connect our audience to cricket,” said James O’Brien, CEO of Progress Productions. “The Hundred is working hard to engage a younger audience with the sport. We really think that by connecting with them via handsets and using fun, engaging tools like Filter Fan Cam there will be a new layer of connectivity. For many, this will be the first major event that they will have been able to attend in over a year and we think that the Versus XEO platform will show the fans that Progress and The ECB have spent this time developing innovative ways to make their day at The Hundred a truly remarkable one.”
New English and Welsh Cricket Competition The Hundred
Versus Systems to Drive Fan Engagement for Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo in Salt Lake City, UT
Rodeo Fans to Play Versus’ In-venue and Interactive Games at the Second Stop on the WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo
LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) announced today that they will be powering live in-stadium experiences and second screen engagement for fans attending the Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo in Salt Lake City, UT, from July 20 through July 24, 2021. The World’s only Gold Medal Rodeo, powered by Versus, is the second stop on the World Champions Rodeo Alliance Triple Crown of Rodeo.
“We are excited to once again be setting the standard in technical innovation in the sport of Rodeo,” stated Tommy Joe Lucia, Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo General Manager. “This will be a great new addition for our fans at the Days of ’47 and will help us expand our Cowboy Games and Rodeo to all attendees and viewers. The top 10 finishers in total points will be awarded prizes at the conclusion of the event.”
The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo, the Gold Standard in Rodeo, will feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, team roping, tie-down roping, women’s breakaway roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling. Versus will power the event’s interactive games using XEO and the Versus Predictive Gaming Platform. Games, polling and rewarding will be hosted by XEO and will give fans a chance to win prizes up for grabs. During the Rodeo, fans (at the event and at home) will be able to predict the winner of each event via the Pick the Podium experience, using the Versus Predictive Gaming Platform for all five performances. Versus will also provide The Days of ’47 with professional services to assist them in content creation and operation during the event.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Days of ’47 to make the Cowboy Games and Rodeo even more fun for fans,” said Matthew Pierce, Founder and CEO of Versus Systems. “Expanding our engagement with The Days of ’47, a partner we have worked with for years, demonstrates the unique value that the Versus prizing platform and professional services team can offer to live event organizers. Versus is excited to be a part of The Days of ’47, the next stop on the WCRA Triple Crown of Rodeo.”
Fans can sign-in on the gaming platform starting July 14, with point collection beginning July 17 with trivia. For every correct answer on trivia and Pick the Podium, fans will earn points. Visit www.daysof47cowboygames.com for more information and to get signed up.
Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo
Versus Systems Announces Partnership With Peach Bowl, Inc.
Versus to provide fan engagement for one of the “New Year’s Six Bowls” for NCAA Football and the College Football Playoff
LOS ANGELES, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) today announced a strategic partnership with Peach Bowl, Inc. to power technology behind interactive experiences for live events and digital activations.
Peach Bowl, Inc. operates the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, one of New Year’s Six Bowls selected to host the College Football Playoff. Peach Bowl, Inc. recently signed an extension with the CFP ensuring its inclusion in the New Year’s Six until 2025, with future Semifinals in 2022 and 2025. Peach Bowl, Inc. additionally owns and manages the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, the Peach Bowl Challenge charity golf tournament and is the presenting sponsor and manager of The Dodd Trophy national coach of the year award.
“Versus is proud to announce our partnership to bring fan engagement and rewards to college football fans,” said Matthew Pierce, CEO of Versus Systems. “We look forward to working with Peach Bowl, Inc. and their partners to reward fans at college football’s most exciting live events, whether they’re at the venue, at home, or anywhere they’re watching the game or supporting their team.”
Partnership With Peach Bowl
H.C. WAINWRIGHT REPORT
HC Wainwrights Report
Recent Acquisition Drives Accelerating Revenue Growth and Improved Consistency and Visibility; Initiating at Buy; $7 PT
Improving advertising and brand engagement through prizing and real world rewards.
Acquisition of Xcite Interactive to drive revenue acceleration beginning in 2H21.
Secular trends in digital advertising and gaming suggest a growing market for Versus’ differentiated prizing and promotion products.
Dynamic regulatory compliance provides significant barrier to potential new entrants.
Improving revenue visibility from addition of live event and software licensing should drive new investor interest.
Strengthened balance sheet reduces near-term dilution risk.
Upside in VS shares driven by accelerating revenue growth and improved visibility.
CONTENTHOUSE SECURES DIPL. ING. FUST AG CONTRACT USING MOOVLY PLATFORM
Moovly Media Inc. would like to congratulate its Swiss partner, Contenthouse, on its securing of Dipl. Ing. Fust AG's content creation contract. As previously announced, Contenthouse uses Moovly's platform to deliver advertising and marketing video content to its clients.
Dipl. Ing. Fust is a major household appliance retailer with more than 150 outlets and 2,000 employees. Headquartered in Sankt Gallen, Switzerland, Dipl. Ing. Fust's annual revenue is in excess of $30-billion (U.S.).
Thomas Giger, chief executive officer of Dipl. Ing. Fust, on the decision to break new ground in content production: "With over 150 sales outlets throughout Switzerland, Dipl. Ing. Fust AG is the leading supplier of electrical household appliances, consumer electronics and computers. Video content in digital channels is becoming increasingly important for us, but it has to be delivered quickly and cost-effectively. Now, we can make our advertising activities more flexible and respond better to current promotions. In addition, we can also place or replace commercials at short notice because we produce the content ourselves."
Moovly chief executive officer Brendon Grunewald said: "Moovly is being approached on an increasingly regular basis by agencies looking for a flexible, cost-effective technology tool for their clients. In addition, our agency partners provide us with invaluable insights, These insights allow us to continually respond to client demands, allowing the Moovly platform to remain best in class. Our partnership with Contenthouse is an excellent example. We worked with them to provide Dipl. Ing. Fust AG with precisely what they were looking for. We look forward to more deals of this accretive nature with our partners at Contenthouse."
DIPL. ING. FUST AG CONTRACT USING MOOVLY PLATFORM
Moovly signs reseller partner agreement with SFA Dubai
Moovly signs reseller partner agreement with SFA Duba
VANCOUVER, CANADA — (June 23, 2021) Moovly Media Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MVY) (OTC PINK: MVVYF) (FRANKFURT: 0PV2) (“Moovly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a reseller and partnership agreement with UAE based SFA Dubai.
SFA Dubai is specialized in business support and market access services focusing on Arabic speaking countries e.g., United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt.
SFA accelerates international client access across several industries in gulf region with more than three decades of expertise and offices in both Dubai and Cairo.
Their business can be summarized under three main categories:
1 financial advisory in both Islamic & conventional finance;
2. market access ;
3. and business support.
Through this business relationship Moovly is working with Ms. Janina Shen (SFA’s Dubai Team leader) and the Global Schools Program, an initiative of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) with 170 advocates / educators in over 70 countries.
SFA Managing Partner Amr Arafa said “Together, working with Moovly as one team, we will unlock the full potential of visualized presentations, which will place everyone on the best path for success in the digital era.”
Moovly CEO Brendon Grunewald said, “Through the partnership with SFA Dubai, Moovly has gained a partner to help accelerate our sales and market presence in the GCC countries and assist with localization like language and cultural adaptations – especially given the recent growth in demand for our platform in Arabic.”
The Company also announces that it has granted an aggregate of 2.5 million incentive stock options to directors and officers of the Company at an exercise price of $0.45, and has granted an additional 1.1 million incentive stock options to certain employees of the Company at an exercise price of $0.185. All of the stock options granted are exercisable for a period of 5 years and subject to regulatory approval.
Moovly builds into HubSpot Media Bridge and launches new integration
Moovly builds into HubSpot Media Bridge and launches new integration
VANCOUVER, CANADA — (June 17, 2021) Moovly Media Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MVY) (OTC PINK: MVVYF) (FRANKFURT: 0PV2) (“Moovly” or the “Company”) announced that is has built an integration to HubSpot and was featured in a collection of media apps.
Moovly and HubSpot users can now use Moovly’s leading multimedia creation platform to create engaging sales and marketing videos and seamlessly publish these into the HubSpot CRM platform. This integration forms a link between engaging video content creation and sales & marketing activities as it is proven that video converts more leads and generates more sales.
Jake Morgen, HubSpot Partner Manager: “Moovly is a leader in the video creation space helping SMBs to Enterprise companies leverage effective content across various channels. Now integrated directly to HubSpot, Moovly is providing a powerful experience for users to seamlessly embed their Moovly media into HubSpot content with a simple drag and drop. We’re lucky to have Moovly as one of our initial adopters of HubSpot’s new Media Bridge to drive an impactful customer experience for our joint users.”
Moovly CEO Brendon Grunewald said “We are extremely proud to be featured in HubSpot’s collection of media apps, with a market cap of 24Bn, a leading CRM platform for scaling companies. Through integration users can make engaging content in Moovly and access that in HubSpot for use in their campaigns, emails and dynamic landing pages.”
Moovly announces new Asian partner, Singapore-based ?travel specialist ARichGlobe
Moovly announces new Asian partner, Singapore-based ?travel specialist ARichGlobe
VANCOUVER, CANADA — (June 3, 2021) Moovly Media Inc. (TSX VENTURE: MVY) (OTC PINK: MVVYF) (FRANKFURT: 0PV2) (“Moovly” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a reseller and partnership agreement with Singapore-based ARichGlobe.
ARichGlobe is an innovative and game-changing e-commerce and travel booking platform serving the travel retail sector in Asia. With the travel and tourism sector recovering rapidly in Asia, the platform offers a seamless solution for travelers to explore destinations and shop with more convenience.
Fred Seow, CEO of ARichGlobe, commented, “Video is on track to be the future of business communication in Asia and a key marketing tool for mainstream social media channels. Asia is a dynamic and progressive region with significant intra and inter regional trading activities. We are very excited to be appointed by Moovly as authorised reseller in Asia and to introduce its world class video editing platform to the expanding hospitality and travel industries. ”
Moovly CEO Brendon Grunewald said “Moovly is growing quickly in Asia and we are proud to be working with a company with decades of experience – video is now a critical piece of any travel and tourism marketing initiative. Moovly provides that tool, in a powerful and accessible way.”
Asia has some of the world’s highest per capita travel expenditure, especially in China as well as cities such as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore. Many of the sector’s high-growth social media and networking platforms rely heavily on video, providing numerous untapped business opportunities for ARichGlobe and Moovly.
Loving our insiders. Here's the run down of their latest transactions in the 2nd quarter. Its a mix of warrants/options/open market buys. More importantly, there hasn't been one share disposed of. Not just in the 2nd quarter, but EVER! Since VS went public 5 years ago, not one single share from any insider has been sold into he open market.
Matthew Pierce - FOUNDER, DIRECTOR & CEO
241,887 performance warrants exercised at $4.00 CAN
33,235 options exercised at $4.32 CAN.
Jon Peachy: CTO
14,480 Options exercised at $4.32 CAN
Paul Vlasic: DIRECTOR
10,000 acquired on the open market between $5.11-$5.20
Craig Finster: PRESIDENT & CFO
5,421 options exercised at $4.32 CAN.
688 acquired on the open market at $5.00
Brian Tingle: DIRECTOR
10,000 acquired on the open market between $5.00-$5.83.
9,200 acquired on the open market between $6.00 -$6.80
16,100 acquired on the open market between $6.96 -$7.25
HC Wainwright & Co. Initiates Coverage On Versus Systems with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $7
HC Wainwright & Co. Initiates Coverage On Versus Systems
Choice and Rewarded Actions in Advertisements
"Our brains have physical structures that react to and reinforce rewards as a mechanics for behavior change. We love challenges. We love choices. We love interacting. We love winning."
By Matthew Pierce, founder and CEO of Versus Systems
Choice, interactivity, achievement, and rewarded-action are the keys to making any activity more engaging. You’re more likely to enjoy something that you’ve chosen versus something that you’re forced to watch or do. You’re more likely to remember the activity and remember it fondly if you earned something, achieved something, or you can connect your actions and efforts to you or someone you love benefitting from it. Humans appreciate choice – and respond favorably to selecting between a reasonable number of options – especially when compared to compulsory activities. Our brains have physical structures that react to and reinforce rewards as a mechanics for behavior change. We love challenges. We love choices. We love interacting. We love winning.
Choice and Rewarded Actions in Advertisements
Versus Systems To Power In-Stadium Engagement for Mexican National Team’s U.S. Tour
The Mexican National Team to play in #MEXTOUR versus Panama in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, June 30th and versus Nigeria in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, July 3rd
Engagement for Mexican National Team’s U.S. Tour
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today that the company will be powering in-stadium fan engagement for the #MEXTOUR, the Mexican National Team’s annual multi-game soccer tour in the United States that begins this week in Nashville, TN. Mexico plays Panama at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, and against Nigeria at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, July 3, 2021.
Fans will be able to use Versus’s XEO platform to participate in the fan photo filters live in-stadium and on their mobile devices from anywhere they want to support the Mexican National Team.
“Soccer is the biggest sport in the world. #MEXTOUR is an opportunity for a global community of soccer fans, including fans of the Mexican National Team, to engage with one another while watching some of the premier national teams in the sport play in some of the largest and most exciting venues in the United States. Versus is very proud to bring world-class fan engagement to fans both in the stadium and at home – making every game and every live event we touch more fun for everyone,” said Matthew Pierce, Founder and CEO of Versus Systems.
Now in its 18th year, the annual Mexican National Team U.S. Tour games have become some of the most popular events in soccer, with an average of over 60,000 fans per game. With over 80 games played since 2002, the Mexican National Team has been able to use the matches not only to prepare for important competitions like the FIFA World Cup and Concacaf Gold Cup, but also to engage with their fervent fan base across North America.
Versus Systems Powers Fan Engagement at 2021 Bassmaster Classic
Record-breaking Attendance at the Bassmaster Classic in Fort Worth, TX, as Large Live Audiences Return to In-Stadium Events
Fan Engagement at 2021 Bassmaster Classic
LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today that the company powered fan engagement for the 2021 Bassmaster Classic to a record-breaking live crowd of nearly 150,000 people in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 2021 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk, referred to as the “Super Bowl of Bass Fishing,” featured multiple events across Classic Week, including a kickoff party, concerts, weigh-in ceremonies, and the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo. The event was broadcast on Fox to over 1.6 million viewers – the most-watched Bassmaster telecast in over a decade. Versus drove in-stadium engagement and live events production for the event.
Matt Coy, Head of Production for Versus and producer of hundreds of live and in-stadium events from the Winter and Summer Olympics to the Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Dodgers, produced the event. “We are proud to help provide the best in fan entertainment and engagement, partnering with Dickies Arena and JM Outdoor for this year’s Bassmaster Classic,” Coy said. “Producing a show of this caliber is always an exciting and challenging experience, and we are particularly excited this year as fans return to stadiums. Our team at Versus looks forward to producing many more live, fan-filled events this year and in the future.”
Versus offers production services, the XEO platform, and rewards to drive audience engagement across all kinds of media and events from live sports to video games, and from streaming media to broadcast. Versus Systems powers fan engagement both in-stadium and at-home for fans all over the world.
Versus Systems Powers In-Stadium Engagement for Los Angeles Football Club as Live Events Resume
June 15 Marks the Return of Live Events in California as Versus Drives Fan Engagement for LAFC
LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today that they will be powering live in-stadium and at-home experiences for fans of Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) as live events resume in California.
Following their continued work in the NHL Playoffs, where Versus powers second screen engagement for the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Vegas Golden Knights as those teams continue their pursuit of the Stanley Cup, Versus is also driving in-stadium engagement for live events like Los Angeles Football Club games.
“We are thrilled to be working with LAFC – they’re a fantastic partner that really cares about their fans, whether those fans are at home, on the go, or inside Banc of California Stadium,” said Matthew Pierce, Founder and CEO of Versus Systems. “Live events are making a huge comeback and will continue to do so in the coming months. Live sports, concerts, and events that draw huge audiences are returning to stadiums and arenas throughout the United States and across the world. People are eager to bring safe, large community experiences back into their lives. Versus helps to enhance the audience experience, whether fans are in-stadium, at home, or getting together with friends anywhere in the world.”
Versus Systems Powers In-Stadium Engagement for Los Angeles Football Club
Versus Systems Launching Shopify App To Add Ecommerce and Small Business Rewards
Versus announces beta test of Shopify app to enable ecommerce and small businesses to offer their company’s rewards inside games, apps, streaming media and live events
Versus Systems Launching Shopify App
LOS ANGELES, June 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) today announced the beta launch of their proprietary rewards platform, now accessible via a Shopify app that empowers businesses running Shopify to promote their products, drive trial and conversion, and grow awareness and sales through prizing and rewards.
Versus’ prize-based advertising app allows Shopify partners to connect their stores to the Versus ad platform, where they can then serve their products, coupons, offers, and product samples to audiences inside a wide variety of apps, games, and shows. Versus’ engagement platform already works with a number of games, apps, streams, and live events, including the apps of multiple NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA teams.
Based on the ideas of choice and earned-reward, Shopify shops participating in the test will be able to offer their products and discounts to audiences as part of in-game challenges that players can earn with their in-game play. Participating businesses will also take advantage of Versus’ dynamic regulatory compliance engine, which manages state and federal regulatory and legal guidelines that apply to contests, promotional prizing, and giveaways.
“We love Shopify. Their relentless focus on people, and on helping businesses grow - the work they do to make ecommerce better for entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes - it’s really inspiring. And it works. They’re a huge part of 1.7 million businesses1 and a nearly five trillion dollar global ecommerce economy2. At Versus, we want to empower the millions of Shopify entrepreneurs with new ways to promote their products and reach new audiences using our unique prizing and reward technology,” said Matthew Pierce, CEO of Versus Systems.
U.S.-based Shopify businesses interested in participating in the beta test may submit applications and learn more about the app at versussystems.com/advertisers/shopify.
Versus Systems Closes Acquisition of Xcite Interactive
Versus to add prizing to TV, streaming, dozens of NFL, MLB, NHL, and other fan experiences
Versus Systems Closes Acquisition of Xcite Interactive
LOS ANGELES, June 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Xcite Interactive, Inc. (“Xcite”). The acquisition was completed through a merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of Versus with and into Xcite.
Versus will add its proprietary prizing engine to Xcite’s newly developed XEO platform that is already in use with multiple professional sports teams and live major events. This rewards-based engagement will expand into TV and streaming while capitalizing on Xcite’s connections with more than 150 sports teams and brands. The new Versus-XEO platform will allow fans to interact with their favorite shows, games, and events to win real-world prizes inside apps, streams, and broadcasts.
Xcite has traditionally worked with college and professional teams, as well as leagues and major events like the X-Games, the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup. They have done so largely by licensing their games and engagement features like polling, trivia, social walls, and predictive games to content partners for use in their apps and websites. Versus will continue to grow that partner footprint while also adding the Versus reward technology and dynamic regulatory compliance engine so that fans of these teams and events can win real-world rewards brought to the audience by partner brands.
The transaction comes on the heels of a successful Versus-Xcite beta test during the Canelo Alvarez - Billy Joe Saunders middleweight title fight held at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on May 8, 2021. In partnership with Frias Agency, Versus worked with Keurig Dr. Pepper brand Crush, rewarding over one thousand winning audience members with Crush soda alongside signed boxing gloves and DAZN codes to watch the fight.
“Versus combining with Xcite is a huge step for interactive media and fan engagement,” said Matthew Pierce, CEO of Versus. “This acquisition is transformative not only for Versus but for our audiences, brands, and content partners like teams, game developers, broadcasters, and streamers of all sizes. Versus adding rewards to Xcite's already strong base of teams and live events that use the XEO platform as a service will substantially grow our product offerings and benefit all our partners. We’ve already seen industry-leading transaction rates and engagement – even in tests of our combined products – results that we expect will only improve over time.”
Matthew Pierce and Versus President and CFO Craig Finster will retain their roles at the subsidiary, with the Versus Board of Directors also becoming the Xcite Board.
Pursuant to the definitive acquisition agreement, Versus paid approximately $15.2 million dollars to acquire the capital stock of Xcite, for a combination of Versus common shares and cash. Continuing employees of Xcite will also receive options to purchase Versus shares from an approximately $2.25M retention equity plan. The overall consideration is subject to customary post-closing adjustments.
Jennifer Prince, Twitter's Global VP and Head of Content Partnerships, to Join Versus Systems Board of Directors
Versus Systems adds media and entertainment industry executive Jennifer Prince to support the company's expansion into TV, streaming, and live events
Jennifer Prince
LOS ANGELES, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) today announced the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Prince to its Board of Directors. As the Global VP and Head of Content Partnerships for Twitter (NYSE: TWTR), Jennifer is responsible for Twitter’s global content arm, working with the world’s most renowned and conversation-driving publishers and creators on their creative, distribution and monetization. She leads Twitter's worldwide efforts engaging with media entities and individual creators across TV, film, music, sports, news, lifestyle, and gaming.
The addition of Prince to the Board of Directors comes as Versus is actively growing in the media and entertainment verticals since their IPO on the Nasdaq in January. Versus, who recently announced the acquisition of Xcite Interactive, will now be able to position its interactive rewards platform inside games, apps, streaming media, OTT and broadcast television. Jennifer Prince is well positioned to help shape the company’s growth in the media space.
Prior to joining Twitter in August 2013, Jennifer was Head of Industry for Film and Television at Google and YouTube. Earlier, Jennifer was SVP of Advertising at Demand Media where she launched their Ad Sales business and helped the company through its IPO.
“I couldn’t turn down an opportunity to advise an innovative and growing company in Versus, after learning how their prizing engine integrates into content, to surprise and delight consumers in content-first immersive experiences,” said Jennifer Prince. “The team is very impressive and I’m thrilled to join the Versus board to help drive impact and value with a team and technology that I believe in.”
“Jennifer Prince is incredible. Her background is unmatched and a perfect fit for Versus. Leading media and entertainment at Twitter, the work she did at YouTube, Google, and Demand Media – Jennifer is exactly what Versus needs as we grow our sales organization and expand our product offerings into interactive media to serve a wider range of content publishers across broadcast, sports, streaming, and live events. We are thrilled to have her join the team at Versus," said Matthew Pierce, founder and CEO of Versus Systems.
Versus Systems Successfully Tests Rewards with Canelo Alvarez, Crush
Keurig Dr. Pepper Brand Crush Posts Big Per-User Engagement Numbers in Versus Beta
Successfully Tests Rewards
LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) recently completed a beta test of their XEO engagement platform at the Canelo Alvarez vs. Billy Joe Saunders super middleweight championship fight at AT&T Stadium on May 8, 2021. Partnering with Crush, the Keurig Dr. Pepper brand, Versus created a digital experience that allowed fans to play mobile games for real-world prizes before and during the match. While some campaigns are still in progress, Versus has already seen over 60% redemption rates on a number of reward campaigns.
Versus gave away over 1000 prizes to fans who played predictive gaming, match games, and casual arcade games before and throughout the fight. Fans won 2-liters of Crush soda, codes from DAZN to watch the pay-per-view fight for free, and signed boxing gloves from Canelo, who won the fight by TKO. Some fans played Versus-enabled games for over 12 hours to win real-world rewards, with some individuals playing games like Crush-branded skee-ball over 2,000 times.
“The Canelo fight was a great test of the XEO system. Having engaged fans interacting with Crush for 21 minutes, on average, during the fight, through games and chats - it was great. The next steps for us are to continue to roll this into more and more live events and scale rewards and the XEO technology,” said Matthew Pierce, Versus Systems CEO.
Versus Systems to Power Fan Engagement in the NHL Playoffs
Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators all using Versus and Xcite to drive fan engagement on the way to the Stanley Cup
NHL Playoffs
LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Versus Systems Inc. (“Versus” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: VS) (FRANKFURT: BMVB) announced today that it will be working with Xcite Interactive, a company that Versus recently signed a definitive agreement to acquire, to power the fan experience for a number of the teams playing in the NHL playoffs for the Stanley Cup.
Six of the sixteen NHL playoff teams, including the Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville Predators are using Versus and Xcite’s predictive platforms, engagement tools, and games throughout the playoffs. Versus and Xcite’s second screen engagement platform will augment fans’ participation during the Stanley Cup showdowns that determine which teams will play for the Cup. The interactive experiences will include a range of games from predictive trivia games, traditional arcade games, social interaction, and games that enable fans to play along while watching the game in-venue or at home.
According to NHL.com, the NHL saw record viewership at its season’s opening this year, when 1.73 million viewers watched the Washington Capitals versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.
“The Stanley Cup playoffs is a huge global event with millions of fans worldwide, and Versus is thrilled to support multiple world-class teams and their fans as the teams skate for the cup,” says Matthew Pierce, CEO of Versus Systems.
The playoff games start this week and continue through May culminating with the Stanley Cup finals to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup in July 2021. Fans can view the playoff schedule at https://www.nhl.com/schedule and can take part in the gaming action at https://versussystems.com/players/.
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Patent for METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN IMAGING LENS go be officially issued on 07/13/2021. That makes #6. One step closer. Its a marathon, not a race.
Previous 5 include:
PAT. NO.
1 10,502,977 Medical device with pre-defined space and related methods
2 10,025,118 Piezoelectric energy harvesting contact lens
3 9,632,333 Piezoelectric sensor for vision correction
4 9,538,641 Elastic circuit
5 9,459,469 System for contact lens wireless communication
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN IMAGING LENS
Abstract
The present invention is a method and apparatus projecting an image or series of images onto the retina. Furthermore, the present invention is neither cumbersome nor obstructive to the user. This is accomplished by embedding an imaging lens on the perimeter of the contact lens adapted to project an image inward toward the center of the contact lens, wherein the projected light will then be redirected onto the retina.
High-Tech Contact Lenses That Go Beyond Correcting Vision
Good little article from 2020
Smart contact lenses you can use right now
Scientists are continually building better contact lens technology to prevent and treat eye diseases, and to improve life for people with low vision. Here are two lenses approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in the past year........
High-Tech Contact Lenses
Given the achievements that have been made with regards to the IP, and the CES showing last January, there is always a chance holders of the private stock can be pleasantly surprised.
Time will tell. Good luck.
They are with Broadridge.
One of InWith Corp's, aka EPGL, core patents is the Elastic Circuit. Just 1 of 6 core patents approved by the USPTO with more on the way.
"The present invention is an elastic electronic circuit adapted to provide three-dimensional elasticity. This is accomplished through a first pattern, a second pattern embedded within the first pattern, and a third pattern. The three-dimension elastic electronic circuit is adapted to conform to a flexible substrate, such as flexible plastic substrates and the like. The resulting three-dimensional elasticity enables the use of electronic circuits on such flexible substrates."
EPGL has gone private and is now InWith Corp. InWith Corp
How Big is The Global Smart Contact Lens Market?
The Smart Contact Lens Market is expected to exceed more than USD 7.7 billion in 2025 from USD 4.5 billion in 2016 with a CAGR of approximately 10% during the forecast period 2019-2025.
The major driving factors of Smart Contact Lens Market are as follows:
Increasing prevalence of glaucoma
Increasing cases of diabetes related complications such as eye disorders, cataract and blindness
Expanding aging demographics with presbyopia (long-sightedness)
Rising demand for user-friendly and self-monitoring devices
The Smart Contact Lens Market is segmented on the lines of its application, end-user and regional. Based on application it covers Continuous Glucose Monitoring and Intraocular Pressure Monitoring. Based on end-user it covers Home care Settings and Clinics. Smart Contact Lens Market on geographic segmentation covers various regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa. Each geographic market is further segmented to provide market revenue for select countries such as the U.S., Canada, U.K. Germany, China, Japan, India, Brazil, and GCC countries.
Good article from Dec. 2020. WHERE ARE ALL THE SMART LENSES?
Some contact lens technologies are still on the horizon, while others appear to be more in reach.[/I]
WHERE ARE ALL THE SMART LENSES?
Where have all the smart lenses gone, long time passing; Where have all the smart lenses gone, long time ago?
It has been more than a decade since publications reported the advent of smart contact lenses.1 The passage of time without commercialization of component-containing lenses begs several questions. Perhaps the most critical is: Why is the time for commercialization so long? The short answer: Because it is difficult.
Smart contact lenses are a road less traveled, and much like the first three words in M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled, “Life is difficult.” To take a great lesson from the world of emerging technology: products must be useful, and they must be usable................
InWith (EPGL) article in Gadget following CES last January.
Gadget
CES 2021: Prepare for electronic contact lenses
New technology launched this week enables computer circuitry to be embedded into name-brand soft contact lenses.
"nWith Corporation this week premiered a platform for computerised applications in soft contact lenses, allowing for smart contact lens technology. The InWith platform being premiered at CES 2021 is a configuration to enable developers to place augmented vision display chip applications into any soft hydrogel contact lenses of the kind that millions of people wear daily. InWith claims to be “the only company to publicly display this capability to integrate display circuitry into modern, soft contact lens materials”. Other companies, it says, are attempting to achieve this in harder and less comfortable “scleral lenses”.
The announcements by InWith follow the company’s 2020 display of stretchable electronic circuitry in name brand Bausch & Lomb contact lenses."