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Frequently Asked Questions:
My company is not a current Bluetooth SIG member. Am I eligible to participate in the Innovation World Cup (IWC)?
Bluetooth SIG membership is a requirement for participation in the IWC. SIG membership is free and you can register online at: https://www.bluetooth.org/login/register/.
The only exception to the SIG membership requirement for participation in the IWC is for college/university students. SIG membership is optional for students registering for and participating in the IWC. Students who elect to become Bluetooth SIG members may create user accounts associated with their school’s existing SIG membership, but may not register their school as a member of the Bluetooth SIG, Only individuals holding the power and authority to accept the Membership Agreements of the Bluetooth SIG on behalf of a college or university may establish SIG memberships.
I am a student. Am I eligible to participate in the IWC?
Yes. College and University students are eligible to participate in the IWC. Students should enter the name of their school in the mandatory “Company / Organization / University” field of the online registration form.
Students are not required to have active SIG memberships to register for or participate in the IWC. Students who elect to become Bluetooth SIG members may create user accounts associated with their school’s existing SIG membership, but may not register their school as a member of the Bluetooth SIG, Only individuals holding the power and authority to accept the Membership Agreements of the Bluetooth SIG on behalf of a college or university may establish SIG memberships.
I am not a student and am not affiliated with a company. Am I eligible to participate in the IWC?
Is there an entry fee for the competition?
IWC registration is free of charge.
Bluetooth SIG membership, which is a requirement for participation in the IWC, is also free. You can register online at: https://www.bluetooth.org/login/register/.
Note that the only exception to the SIG membership requirement for participation in the IWC is for college/university students. SIG membership is optional for students registering for and participating in the IWC.
How do I submit my application or product concept?
You can register for the IWC and submit your concepts for new applications and products via the Bluetooth SIG’s secure Internet registration database at www.bluetooth.com/innovation.
Registrants must select a user name and password to complete registration. Participants must supply specific personal data that will be electronically saved, used and processed by the Bluetooth SIG for execution of the Bluetooth Innovation World Cup competition and the award of prizes to winners of the competition. This data is mandatory.
After completion of the initial registration process, registrants may access the registration database with their individual login and password as often as necessary until 31 October 2009 to complete their final concept submission. Registrants must supply all data mandatory for the submission process by 31 October 2009 12:00 pm Central European Time (CET) to have their concept included in the evaluation process of the competition. Incomplete submissions will not be entered into the competition.
My concept does not target the sports, fitness or health care markets. Can I still submit my idea for the competition?
Yes. Innovative ideas that leverage the specific features of Bluetooth low energy technology will be accepted for evaluation.
Do I need to submit a prototype of my concept for the competition?
No. The 2009 Bluetooth Innovation World Cup is a dedicated ideas competition. You do not need a prototype to compete.
Can I submit more than one concept for the competition?
Yes. You may enter more than one idea. Once you have created your account, you can submit additional ideas by starting a new entry for each idea.
Do I have to protect my idea before participating in the IWC?
Concepts submitted to the IWC competition may become excluded, lost, or considered common property. We therefore strongly recommend that you take steps to sufficiently protect your intellectual property before submitting your concept for the competition.
Who are the judges and will they evaluate submitted concepts?
The panel of judges will consist of international industry and research experts from the fields of ICT, electronics, sports and health care. The judges will evaluate concepts through an anonymous, online evaluation process that will be used to select the top four ideas for final evaluation. The evaluation of the top four concepts will be done in an on-site meeting to be held the day before ispo. During this meeting, the judges will nominate the Bluetooth Innovator of the Year and the three runners-up from the four ideas selected for final evaluation. All judges will be required to sign a non-disclosure-agreement (“NDA”) before beginning the concept evaluation process.
What will happen to my submission if my concept is not selected as one of the finalists?
If your idea is not selected as one of the four finalists your name and idea will not be published. Contest sponsors and judges will have the option to contact individuals not selected as finalists if there is an interest in further evaluation of their concepts.
What criteria will the judges use to evaluate concepts?
The panel of IWC judges will evaluate concepts based on the level of innovation as well as opportunity for successful implementation and the marketability of the concept.
When will I be notified about the status of my submission?
The judges will complete the online evaluation of all concepts and select the four finalists by 31 December 2009. Participants whose concepts are one of the four selected for final evaluation will be notified in early January 2010. Participants whose concepts are not nominated for final evaluation will be notified of the judges’ decision by 31 January 2010.
If I am one of the four finalists will I need to present a real product or prototype for display at ispo , which will take place 7-10 February 2010 in Munich, Germany?
No. The 2009 IWC is an ideas competition. Only concepts, not products will be evaluated during this competition. Finalists will be contacted , individually regarding suggestions for the best presentation of their concept at ispo.
Will the four finalists display their products separately in their own exhibition stands at ispo?
No. The four participants will have their concepts showcased together as part of the Wearable Technologies Show, which is a partner stand at ispo. In addition to a visual presentation, they may also present their ideas to trade show visitors in a panel discussion. | |
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