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Fakespace Systems Announces Industry First: A Fully Reconfigurable Display System For Immersive Visualization RAVE™ Display System Provides Multiple Large-Scale Visualization Environments, First Installation At Los Alamos National Laboratory Kitchener, ON - October 26, 1999 - Fakespace Systems Inc., the world leader in interactive visualization systems, today announced the RAVE™ (Reconfigurable Advanced Visualization Environment), a reconfigurable large-scale immersive display system that provides unprecedented flexibility and visual clarity for collaborative work with virtual prototypes and other complex graphical data. The RAVE system is designed to support multiple viewing modalities including immersive room (CAVE™-like) environments, flat wall displays, and a variety of other configurations. The company also announced that it has already built a RAVE system for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Fakespace Systems is scheduled to install the four-module reconfigurable system at LANL in January 2000, upon the completion of a new facility in Los Alamos, New Mexico. "The RAVE will provide us with the flexibility to work in a variety of immersive environments," said Robert Gurulé, team leader for Graphics & Visualization at LANL. "This is the second large-scale project for the Laboratory where Fakespace has shown that it can meet our unique requirements." The RAVE system is based on self-contained modules, which can be used as independent stereoscopic projection display systems or in a variety of groupings. Each module features a 10-ft. wide by 9.5-ft. high rigid rear-projected screen at one end of a 12-ft. deep structure containing one or more projectors. Equipped with air casters, the modules can be raised approximately one-inch off the ground, and one or two people can easily roll the units into different viewing configurations. The modules can be equipped with an additional projector mounted near the top of the screen, and a retractable mirror system, to generate an image of up to 12-ft. wide on a flooring surface. A three-module system, including one enhanced module with floor projection, can be configured to create an immersive room environment with images on three walls and the floor, or a 10-ft. x 30-ft. flat wall display. It also can function as three individual 10-ft. wall displays or in a variety of L-shaped or angled immersive theater configurations. The four-module LANL system, supports additional viewing modalities, including an enclosed CAVE™-like environment, a 20-ft. wall with 10-ft. returns on either side, or two separate L-shaped alcoves that provide two immersive environments for separate or collaborative projects. "For organizations that recognize the value of visualization technology to promote communication, creativity and better understanding of complex data, the RAVE provides unprecedented flexibility and functionality," said Dan Wright, president and chief executive officer of Fakespace Systems Inc. "By providing the broadest range of immersive display systems available today, Fakespace Systems is well-positioned to tailor solutions that fit the needs of any organization. A standard RAVE module incorporates an Electrohome Limited Marquee 9500 Ultra CRT projector. The individual units are designed with adjustable mirrors and lenses to accommodate a variety of different projectors, including two side-by-side projectors for passive stereo viewing. Motion tracking systems, which can enhance the sense of immersion and improve a user's control of virtual environments, also may be integrated as optional equipment. To eliminate interference with tracking devices, the RAVE is built with a non-magnetic structure, reinforced polymers, and optical glass viewing surfaces attached using advanced adhesives. Because the screens are mounted without frames, the modules push together with practically seamless edges, even in corners or between the wall and floor projections. Each RAVE module is available individually, so that an organization can start with a single, large screen display and extend it to an immersive alcove system by purchasing a second unit. By adding more modules and floor projection capability, the scale and overall flexibility of the system can be extended to possible amphitheater or octagon configurations. Screen size and aspect ratio can be modified to meet individual customer requirements. ### About Mechdyne Corporation Mechdyne Corporation is the world’s largest company dedicated to consulting and development of immersive, networked and collaborative visualization solutions. The company addresses complex projects where an in-depth understanding of user requirements leads to the development of products and customized solutions involving elements of visual, software and support systems. Mechdyne’s product divisions provide advanced display technology, audio/visual systems design, and implementation services, as well as immersive and interactive software development and support. Headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, Mechdyne’s customers include leading government laboratories, military research programs, energy companies and a variety of ‘edutainment,’ manufacturing, and other users of visualization technology. More information is available at www.mechdyne.com. Mechdyne Press Contact Jeff Brum Matt Schmidt |
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