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New Infrared Transmitter Significantly Expands Area Of Stereoscopic Effect In Visualization Environments Fakespace Systems and Stereographics Colloborate To Provide Powerful Extended Range Emitter For Complete Coverage of Immersive Environments Kitchener, ON - July 17, 2001 - Fakespace Systems Inc., a world leader in immersive visualization systems, and StereoGraphics Corporation, the world’s leading supplier of stereoscopic visualization products, today announced the availability of the world’s most powerful infrared (IR) transmitter for use in immersive environments. The new Extended Range Emitter™, jointly developed by the two companies, provides a strong signal, covering an expanded area, for reliable stereo viewing in large-scale visualization systems, such as the WorkWall™, CAVE® and RAVE™. Infrared transmitters emit infrared pulses that alternate the electronic shutters on active stereoscopic glasses to synchronize them with alternating left eye/right eye projected images. The new Extended Range Emitter provides an emission range of up to 100-ft. compared to the current 30-ft. maximum range of commercially available emitters, and an improved cone or angle of emission. It is also powerful enough to project its beam through a hard or soft display screen, which simplifies installation and keeps the emitter hidden from view. Designed for use with Fakespace Systems displays, the emitter increases the power of the infrared beam used to control stereoscopic eye-wear and decreases the number of emitters necessary for immersive viewing in large areas. It also reduces the potential for signal loss, which can occur if placement of emitters is restricted. For example, in order to maintain a reliable stereo signal within a walk-in, immersive room, up to 14 standard emitters were previously required. With the new Extended Range Emitter, just three devices are needed to provide coverage throughout a ten-ft. by ten-ft. environment. The number of emitters required to provide coverage to large audience venues such as auditoriums is also significantly reduced. Fakespace initially developed the concept of a more powerful emitter, which could be fulfilled by increasing the size of the infrared emitting diode array, and increasing the supplied power. StereoGraphics further developed the design, and is manufacturing the Extended Range Emitter, which is now available. It will be sold exclusively in conjunction with Fakespace Systems solutions until the end of the year when it will be available as part of the StereoGraphics family of products. "We’re pleased to work with Fakespace Systems in the development of this innovative product for visualization system users," said Ian Matthews, director of marketing at StereoGraphics. "As both of our companies are pioneers in immersive visualization, it is a natural evolution for us to work together to advance the state of today’s visual simulation systems." ### 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. About Stereographics StereoGraphics Corporation is the world’s leading supplier of Stereo3D™ visualization products. StereoGraphics products allow architects, engineers, scientists, and medical and graphics professionals to visualize large, complex data sets naturally and interactively. Today, over 100,000 users utilize StereoGraphics products to enable earlier detection of design errors, enhance design review and accelerate time-to-market. StereoGraphics’ Stereo3D products, such as CrystalEyes®, have been in use for over a decade in key design and engineering centers such as General Motors, Ford, Boeing and NASA. They allow professionals dealing with large multi-dimensional data sets to visualize images more naturally, enabling earlier detection of design errors, enhanced design review and faster time-to-market. StereoGraphics products are sold worldwide through a network of authorized resellers. For additional product, sales or reseller information on Stereo3D products from StereoGraphics, customers can call 800-783-2660 (outside the United States, 415-459-4500), visit the company’s Web site at www.stereographics.com or send an email to sales@stereographics.com. Editorial Contact: Mechdyne Press Contact Jeff Brum Matt Schmidt |
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