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Luminit Shows Waveguide Solution and More

Luminit is another company working on LC-based photopolymers to create optical functionality. One of the features it was showing off was the creation of lenses and gratings for use in AR/VR headsets and other applications. On display was a waveguide solution that was not used to inject an image, but only a simple beam of … Read more

RealD Finds Big Problem with 6p 3D Glasses for PLF Laser Projection

6p laser projection offers many advantages for theatrical 3D such as high luminance and high contrast. 3D separation is based upon glasses that use two different sets of RGB filters to pass the 6 primaries to the left (RGB) or right eye (R’B’G’). In paper #66-1 at SID, RealD exposed some real performance problems with … Read more

Ziggo’s Wrist Slapped Over Data Collection

Following a report by the Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP), Ziggo has stopped collecting its customers’ personal data. The company was collecting data using interactive services to learn about customers’ TV viewing habits. Such collection is only allowed on an opt-in basis. Ziggo has since introduced measures to make the collected data anonymous.

Android TV for Vestel

Vestel, one of the leading enterprises in Consumer Electronics Technology and Innovation, announces the adoption of the Android TV™ platform for its UHD TVs and Set Top Boxes. The new powerful TV and Set Top Box platforms powered by Android TV combine user friendly TV Middleware with the Android Ecosystem while delivering an excellent 4K/UHD … Read more

Google Smart Lens Kicks Off DAC 2015

Click to enlargeGoogle’s glucose-monitoring contact lens was a prototype a year ago (Display Monitor Vol 21 No 4), but was presented as a named product at the opening of the Design Automation Conference this month. Now known as the Google Smart Lens, it is a non-invasive smart glucose monitor in a disposable contact lens. RFID … Read more

Barco Showcases “Connecting Worlds” Solutions at InfoComm 2015

At InfoComm 2015, global visualization leader Barco will demonstrate how its industry-leading solutions deliver dynamic, visual spectaculars and real-time collaboration to drive business success. Emphasizing technologies built for high impact and low total cost of ownership, Barco’s best-in-class projection and image processing, wireless collaboration, LED video wall, video wall and enterprise networking solutions empower companies … Read more

New Component Boosts ViewSonic Colour Accuracy

ViewSonic’s three new LightStream DLP projectors feature a newly-designed colour wheel, providing accurate brightness and colour in ‘just about any’ lighting condition. Each of the new products – PJD7825HD, PJD7830HDL and PJD7835HD – have 1920 x 1080 resolution and ViewSonic’s ‘PortAll’ design, which hides ports and cables. MHL-HDMI, RGB, composite, USB and mini-USB ports are … Read more

Optoma Invites ProAV Partners to Imagine, Build & Experience Unique Projection Technology at InfoComm 2015

Optoma Technology, Inc., the award-winning developer of projection technology, will showcase a variety of innovative projection solutions at InfoComm 2015. InfoComm is the largest and most comprehensive trade show in the ProAV industry for audiovisual communications, featuring the latest technologies for video, audio, display, projection, lighting and staging, digital signage, and much more. Optoma has … Read more

Panasonic and NTT Work on 3D Broadcast

Panasonic and NTT are working together to develop ‘next-generational’ information systems – including the handling of 3D broadcast for sporting events. Panasonic’s shooting and 3D video processing technologies will be combined with NTT’s high-speed communications, to – for instance – enable public 3D viewing of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. A service that can be used … Read more

German Electricals Rise at Home and Abroad

Orders in the German electrical industry rose 5.8% YoY in Q2, according to trade association ZVEI. Domestic orders were up 2.7% and orders from abroad rose 7.1%. Customers from Europe increased their orders to Germany by 5.9%, while those from outside Europe ordered 7.8% more than a year ago. Industry sales throughout Q2 were 56.7 … Read more