What are “AR” Cards?

In today's world of digital innovation, Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming the way we interact with both digital and physical spaces. ONFIRE Athletes is harnessing this technology to give users a cutting-edge experience with personalized sports cards. Imagine owning a physical sports card of yourself or a memorable athletic moment, and with a simple scan, you can relive a video highlight directly from that card. This is how ONFIRE Athletes is taking AR to the next level by allowing athletes to merge physical memorabilia with interactive digital content.

What is Augmented Reality?

Augmented Reality (AR) enhances the real world by overlaying digital content—such as images, animations, or videos—onto physical objects, viewable through your phone. Unlike Virtual Reality (VR), which immerses you in a completely artificial world, AR enhances your physical surroundings with interactive digital elements.

ONFIRE Athletes has tapped into AR technology to make sports cards more than just collectibles. They've created a dynamic way for athletes to showcase their skills and relive their greatest moments right from a physical card.

How ONFIRE Athletes Brings Sports Cards to Life

Let's break down how the process works when you create a personalized sports card with ONFIRE Athletes and how Augmented Reality makes it more interactive:

1. Create Your Own Sports Card ONFIRE Athletes allows users to design their own custom sports cards. You can upload your favorite action shots and personalize the card's design to reflect your style. But what makes these cards stand out is the ability to upload a highlight video. Whether it's a game-winning goal, a stunning play, or a career highlight, this video becomes an integral part of your card's digital experience.
2. The QR Code: Your AR Trigger Once your custom card is printed, it's not just a regular card—it comes with a QR code on the back. This QR code is the key to activating the Augmented Reality experience. When your physical card arrives, you can scan the QR code with your smartphone's camera, launching the AR feature through the ONFIRE Athletes platform.
3. Augmented Reality: Bringing the Video to Life After scanning the QR code, the ONFIRE Athletes app recognizes your specific card and triggers the AR experience. Your card “comes to life” as the platform overlays the video you uploaded directly onto your phone's screen. Imagine showing your friends a physical card and then watching their amazement as you scan it and your highlight reel plays instantly on the screen.
4. Seamless Interaction Not only does AR make your card more interactive, but it also bridges the gap between physical and digital memorabilia. With just a scan, you can showcase your best athletic moments on your phone. This feature makes your card a living memory, allowing others to view your top plays whenever they see the card. It's a unique way to blend the tangible satisfaction of owning a sports card with the dynamic capabilities of modern technology.

The Technology Behind ONFIRE Athletes AR Experience

ONFIRE Athletes uses AR technology to create a seamless connection between your physical card and its digital content. Here's how it works:

• QR Code as a Trigger: The QR code on the back of your card serves as the “trigger” for the AR experience. When scanned, it tells the app which video to pull from the database.
• Recognition and Response: The app uses the information from the QR code to identify your card and link it to the specific video you uploaded. This happens in real-time, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Rendering the Video: Once the video is identified, the app overlays it onto your phone screen, creating the appearance that the video is playing directly from your physical card. This seamless blend of physical and digital content makes the interaction feel immediate and immersive.

Traditional sports cards are cherished for their ability to capture a moment in time, but ONFIRE Athletes has taken it a step further. By integrating Augmented Reality, these cards are no longer just static keepsakes—they're a dynamic, living showcase.