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Researchers Explore High Dynamic Range for Broadcast TV

Speaking at NAB, Ericsson researcher Lukasz Litwic discussed the Implications of High Dynamic Range on the Broadcast Chain for HD and Ultra-HD Content. The talk described the need and impact of new Electro-Optical and Opto-Electrical Transfer Functions (EOTF, OETF) on the efficiency of video compression used for transmission of UHD content to user displays. Implications … Read more

Korea Broadcasters Gear Up For UHDTV

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Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has carried out a number of live 4k terrestrial broadcasts of three major sports events in 2014, based on earlier terrestrial UHD experimental broadcasts. Transmissions covered the KBL (Korean Basketball League) finals, the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the 2014 Incheon Asian Games. At NAB, KBS researcher Sansung Kim described plans … Read more

NHK Discusses UHD Roadmap

At the annual NAB Conference in Las Vegas last week, NHK described its plans for rolling out a UHD over-the-air infrastructure and content services. NHK Executive Research Engineer Masayuki Sugawara gave the talk, originally scheduled to be presented by NHK Deputy Head of Science & Technology Research Laboratories Toru Kuroda. Sugawara described the efforts in … Read more

Meleap Merges eSports With Real Life

A Japanese start-up called Meleap claims that it has developed the world’s first augmented reality sport – and not an eSport, either. ‘Hado’ uses a head-mounted display to display the ‘arena’ and a smartwatch to detect controls – in this case, flinging a fireball at an opponent when a player thrusts his or her hands … Read more

Dynamic Focus on 65″ Full HD Public Displays V22 Issue 19

This week we are highlighting LCD Public Displays in the 65″ Full HD category covering sizes 65″ to 69.99″ with 1920 x 1080 resolution. There are six brands featured in the advertising. Samsung is at the top of the PageShare for the combined three major countries, NEC Displays is second and Philips is third. The … Read more

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 22 17

LG‘s 65″ EC9700 curved UltraHD OLED TV has been reduced from $10,000 to $9,000 on Amazon. The E Series large-format displays (NEC Adds Entry-Level Signage to E-Series), from NEC, is due to be released in EMEA this month. The range includes models from 32″ to 65″, as well as 70″, 80″ and 90″ units for … Read more

Technavio Publishes Market Forecast and Analysis on the Smart Glasses Market for Augmented Reality 2015-2019

Technavio has published a new report on the smart glasses market for augmented reality (AR), which is expected to grow at a CAGR 194.2% from 2015-2019. The latest report by Technavio draws attention towards the increasing number of vendors that are showing interest in developing smart glasses. New products being launched in 2015 include offerings … Read more

Smart Glasses Approach 200% CAGR

A new report on smart glasses for augmented reality (AR) has been published by Technavio. The research firm notes that multiple companies are now entering the space, including large internationals like Microsoft and Samsung and smaller firms such as GlassUp and Meta. Several vendors are using crowdfunding to raise capital for their glasses. The benefit … Read more

Vision Media Management and 3D specialist Volfoni Announce Partnership to Clean and Recycle 3D Glasses

Vision Media Management (VMM) and 3D specialist Volfoni today announced they have partnered in a 3D glasses recycling program that will continue to serve a “green” initiative and remain environmentally conscious. Using its SmartCrystal™ Cinema product line, Volfoni has continued to gain more 3D customers, and have an expectation to cater to the growing demand. … Read more

NEC to Showcase New Digital Cinema Projector NC1201L at CinemaCon 2015

NEC Display Solutions Europe is launching a new Digital Cinema laser projector in its second generation of compact laser cinema projectors, offering a larger screen covering and low total cost of ownership. The one-box solution, NC1201L, is an addition to NEC’s range of laser projector models, already the widest in the industry. It is ideal … Read more

Sony Stacks for ‘Reference’ Light Levels

Sony has introduced a dual-projection solution for its existing SRX-R515 projector at Cinemacon 2015. The SRX-R515DS is a stacked configuration (vertically or side-by-side) that can deliver up to 30,000 lumens of light output. Using two projectors, Sony’s new product can achieve ‘reference light levels’ for 2D presentation, on screens up to 19.5m wide. Brightness can … Read more