Expect more 360-degree replays while watching NFL games.
Intel will install its high-tech cameras in more stadiums across the NFL as part of an expanded partnership with the league that extends through the 2018 season. The tech giant announced today that its “freeD technology” will capture live action in select NFL stadiums, adding to existing installations in San Francisco, Baltimore, and Houston.
Intel did not provide specifics on which additional stadiums will be equipped with the cameras. The company said the replays will serve “fans on NFL’s digital and mobile platforms.” In a statement, NFL SVP of Digital Media Vishal Shal added that “fans will be able to experience compelling new vantage points of game action, both at home and in the stadium.”
Intel’s 360-degree replay technology, a result of Intel’s acquisition last year of Israel-based Replay Technologies, is used by leagues like the NBA, MLB, and NFL during live broadcasts — including the Super Bowl in February. It utilizes dozens of 5K ultra-high definition cameras to create 360-degree replays. The technology was featured in a recent Intel ad with LeBron James.
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Source: GeekWire