StereoGraphics And Christie Digital Systems Co-Develop Module To Enhance Stereoscopic Viewing Of 3D Images

The Worldís Brightest 3D Projectors Fully Support Stereo3Dô Visualization

26-Apr-01

StereoGraphicsÆ Corporation, the worldís leading supplier of stereoscopic visualization products, and Christie Digital Systems, Inc., a leader in high performance projection solutions, announced an agreement under which Christie Digital Systems and StereoGraphics Corporation will co-develop a controller module that will ìplug inî to Christie Digitalís new Mirage 3D projectors. This new module will provide support for both active and passive stereoscopic viewing eyewear. The electronics will be designed using StereoGraphics Stereo3D technology and supported by Christie Digitalís Mirage Core technology, and will be optimized for StereoGraphics ZScreensÆ and CrystalEyesÆ emitters. The new controller will provide a complete solution that will enable users to view stereoscopic 3D images with active LC shutter glasses or with passive polarized eyewear. The controller will be manufactured by StereoGraphics, and Christie Digital will offer it as an option for the new Mirage product line. ""Until now, customers wanting to project stereoscopic images have had access only to CRT projectors which offer limited levels of brightness. Now, the Mirage projectors offer an ideal solution: with up to 10,000 Lumens and high frame rates. By including StereoGraphics Corporationís Stereo3D technology inside the projector, we will offer true support for active and passive eyewear and provide the user a plug-and-play solution for viewing the best possible stereoscopic images,î says Rocco Fondacaro, Vice President of Marketing, Christie Digital Systems.The Christie Digital Mirage series of DLPô projectors utilize the Digital Micromirror Deviceô (DMDô) optical switch to offer brightness at an order of magnitude better than CRT technology. The Stereo3D controller can drive either a Projection ZScreen panel which mounts directly onto the projector lens, allowing customers to view stereoscopic images by wearing very lightweight polarized glasses, or will drive StereoGraphics Corporation's current long-range emitters, which supply the sync signals for CrystalEyes active liquid crystal shutter eyewear. In both cases, the Mirage series projectors offer brilliant stereoscopic images.ìWith the introduction of DMD technology, a noteworthy improvement in the projection of stereoscopic moving images is taking place,î says Lenny Lipton, Chief Technology Officer and founder, StereoGraphics Corporation. ìChristie Digital Systemsí integration of our Stereo3D technology in its Mirage product suite is producing the cleanest, clearest, and easiest to view stereoscopic images I have ever seen. The Mirage line is ideally suited for both Projection ZScreen and CrystalEyes stereo viewing."" The Christie Digital Mirage projectors are easily connected to any computer with a stereo-capable graphics subsystem. Moreover, the setup of projection requires no tweaking for continued performance at a high quality level, thus greatly simplifying stereoscopic projection setup for theatre and CAVEÆ virtual reality environments.StereoGraphics Stereo3D visualization technology allows CAD, GIS/mapping, chemistry and medical professionals to review complex 3D computer graphics more realistically. Realistic visualization with true depth perception reduces time spent on graphical data interpretation and improves data understanding, essential in mechanical and architectural design, GIS, and medical diagnosis. Christie Digital is now accepting orders for delivery on all Mirage projectors. Pricing is available exclusively from Christie Digitalís worldwide resellers. For more details on Mirage, visit the Christie Digital Web site at www.christiedigital.com and select the immersive portfolio segment.For more information about Christie Digital Systems, Inc., visit www.christiedigital.com. For more information about StereoGraphics Corporation, visit www.stereographics.com.

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