Former reality-show contestant James Sun is working on a mobile deals app with Microsoft.
The app, which will launch in July, will offer mobile deals at Seattle restaurants. Microsoft's Tag group is designing the graphic codes similar to bar codes designed to be scanned by a mobile phone at the restaurant.
The application is similar to deals website Groupon in that it offers deals for a limited time, but it lets restaurants manage it more closely so they aren't crushed by a stampede of people who all want to redeem their coupons at the same time.
People can download the app, search what deals are closest to them and select one. To redeem the coupon, they go to the restaurant and scan the code at the restaurant with the phone. It will be available for the iPhone and Android phones.
Sun is chief executive of a Kirkland company called Pirq which he started in the spring. He previously was a contestant on the sixth season of the television show "The Apprentice."
Restaurants that will offer the deals in July include Sip, 13 Coins, Desert Fire, Red Mango and Cupcake Royale.
People can sign up for accounts now at www.pirq.com.
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