Prototype to Debut at NVIDIA Oct. 25 in Santa Clara, California and Innovact in Reims, France, October 5-7.
3Dsolar
Ltd display devices are set to
transform the way individuals experience multimedia content both at work and
home. For the very first time, computer users will be able to view 3D objects
hovering a few inches away from a screen that rotates 360 degrees -- without
wearing glasses. The stand-out feature is the way users will be able to
manipulate the virtual image directly with their hands as they would a real
object.
Because the images are created using a single 2D
view, content providers will not have to incorporate hundreds or thousands of
separate images to create the 3Dsolar effect, thus enabling them to re-focus on
their core business and develop 3D images more rapidly.
"3Dsolar is light years beyond holography and
autostereoscopy in that designers can create images that are highly detailed in
color, design and animation," said Patrick Levy Rosenthal, inventor of
3Dsolar.
"3Dsolar technology is true innovation for
businesses of all kinds," added Mr. Levy Rosenthal. "Imagine a 3Dsolar screen
displaying selected store products 8 inches away from the actual retail store
window and offering the passerby the possibility to interact with the virtual
objects."
The 3Dsolar device projects the Windows or MAC
desktop image into the air whereby users click on icons for manipulation. Its
high resolution guarantees quality output with ideal contrast, brightness and
color behavior, thus enabling accurate and precise visualization without
straining the eyes.
3Dsolar devices in small-scale production cost
approximately US $5,000. However, the company anticipates large-scale production
to reduce costs to approximately US $1,500.
3Dsolar Software Development Kit (SDK) is free
of charge, allowing CAD designers, animation creators, developers, and content
providers to view and present their work on 3Dsolar.
"A 3Dsolar prototype has been shown to experts,
engineers, and potential customers, and we are proud to report that the initial
response has been enthusiastic," said Mr. Levy Rosenthal. "Additionally, on May
14, 2004, a 3Dsolar prototype was presented to the French Minister of Research,
Mr. Francois d'Aubert and former Minister of Finance, Mr. Arthuis, both of whom
were very impressed with the product."