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The newest projector in the Barco line up is the F70, which derives from its projectiondesign heritage. This is a single chip “4K” DLP projector which uses a WQXGA (1920 x 1200) chip set with a pixel shifting optic. This is a 5000 lumen model with a laser phosphor engine and high ANSI contrast. Barco … Read more
3D Perception offers a unique simulation projection screen solution that embeds LED at periodic location around the screen. These are used to generate a calibration pattern that when combined with a camera system, allows the accurate creation of meshes for the warping of data to fit the parabola-shaped screen segments. Image alignment and automatic color … Read more
In numerous panels and presentations it became clear that the U.S. Armed Forces are increasingly seeing a need to revamp the way they train their service members. We listened in on one important panel discussion – the General/Flag Officer panel, which was quite insightful in revealing the thinking about trends these senior officers see. Frank … Read more
At I/ITSEC 2016, which took place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida at the end of November and is the biggest North American show for training and simulation, we focused mainly on the display aspects of this event. That means mostly projection products but also AR/VR/MR applications as well. Overall, there were … Read more
While the smartwatch market took a tumble this quarter, the overall wearables market grew 3.1% year over year in the third quarter of 2016 (3Q16). Total wearables shipments reached 23 million in the quarter, according to data from the International Data Corporation, (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. Basic wearables, primarily comprised of fitness bands, … Read more
Project Sky Canvas plans to have shooting stars in the sky for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. A micro-satellite will be launched which will fire up to 1000 tiny particles into the atmosphere. As they burn, they will look like shooting stars, which will be able to be seen within a radius of 200km (124 … Read more
SES S.A. today announced 4KUNIVERSE, a general entertainment Ultra HD channel, is the latest in a series of networks to join its fast-growing Ultra HD line-up being delivered to cable operators and other television platforms across North America. A compelling mix of documentaries, sports, movies, and TV shows aimed at Millennials and Generation-X viewers, 4KUNIVERSE … Read more
For St. John’s University, enhancing the teaching and learning environment is a long-term priority, and technology improvements are an integral part of that goal. The University turned to Sony laser projection as its classroom technology standard, using a combination of Sony laser models. Since the Sony projectors were installed, students and faculty have experienced improvements … Read more
Speckle has been a major challenge for lasers to be used for display systems in laser projectors and used for other illumination purposes. The coherent nature of laser light creates pockets of lights through interference of wavefronts forming a noisy visual effect called ‘speckles’. Speckles are actually not “things”, but are simply visual effects and … Read more
Clear Channel Airports has won a deal for the digital signage at the Nashville International Airport, said to be the fourth fastest growing in the US and served 12.2 million passengers in 2016, with 440 flights per day. New facilities under the contract include 58 new digital displays and four video walls. There will be … Read more
Apple has written to US transport regulators to express its interest in the development of testing rules for autonomous cars and asking that “established manufacturers and new entrants should be treated equally.” Analyst Comment This news doesn’t really clarify that Apple is actually interested in developing cars itself, and recent gossip seems to point to … Read more
INOX Leisure Limited (INOX), India’s leading multiplex chain has announced a path breaking initiative in 3D technology through its association with Volfoni’s SmartCrystal™ Diamond for 3D screens across the country. The choice for Volfoni’s SmartCrystal™ Diamonds is in line with INOX’s technological leadership for high quality experiences for movie goers. Jitender Verma, Chief Technology Officer … Read more
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