Luminvision Limited Interactive Projection

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Luminvision Limited announced that it has updated it ADVIS Interactive Projection System that allows ordinary projectors and computers to display a virtual interactive wall, floor, or other surface. The projection is offered as an interactive advertising medium.

The library of over 100 interactive effects is available and each is configurable to the campaign. Luminvision supplies the software and hardware needed for the system to function. I saw something similar to this at CES in January. It's really cool, the one I saw had fish swimming in a shallow pool. When you stepped on the projection, the fish would swim away and the water would realistically ripple from where you were standing. Read more

Posted on Fri, 3 Oct 2008 10:32:20 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Projectiondesign Launches High-end Home Theater Projectors

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Projectordesign announced its new avielo series premium home theater projectors at the CEDIA EXPO. The projectors were all designed to be high-end for home theater aficionados. The series uses Philips UHP VIDI lamp technology and projectordesign's exclusive RealColor color management suite.

The line also uses 10-bit processing and features HDMI 1.3 interconnectivity. Each of the projectors has hand-selected optics and calibrated at the factory. The spectra has a 1920 x 1080 native resolution and is suitable for screen sizes up to 120-inch. The optix has the same full 1080p resolution and can be used on screen sizes up to 180-inch. Pricing for the projectors is unknown. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

projectiondesign F10 AS3D 3D Projector

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projectiondesign unveiled the F10 AS3D single-chip DLP Projector at the InfoComm 2008, which is the only portable high resolution active 3D stereoscopic projector on the market.

The projectiondesign F10 AS3D enables full 3D stereoscopic visualization from a small, single lens chassis, and at full 120 Hz refresh rates commonly used in stereoscopic systems. Read more

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HoloCube 3D Projection Box

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Belgium based Holocube offers an interesting looking holographic display.

The Holocube projects an animated 3D image inside of it's housing. You can view the 3D scenery only from the front of the box. Read more

Posted on Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:24:31 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony becomes latest to quit Rear-projection TVs

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Sony Corp said on Thursday it would stop making rear-projection televisions, becoming the latest company to distance itself from a technology once seen as a promising rival of LCD and plasma displays in the flat-TV market. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:53:18 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Seiko Epson halts Rear-projection TV Sales

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TOKYO (Reuters) - Seiko Epson Corp said it has halted production and sales of its rear-projection TVs, becoming the latest company to distance itself from a technology once seen as a promising rival of LCD and plasma televisions. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Dec 2007 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Giant Laser Projection Tempest Video Game at SIGGRAPH 2007

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The SIGGRAPH 2007 opened yesterday in San Diego. One of the first revealed highlights is a giant laser projection video game installation.

At the San Diego Civic Theatre a one-of-a-kind vector-based projection system designed by Cleveland-based Raven Systems Design and Chicago-based Aura Technologies takes the classic video game Tempest to new giant dimensions.

The Laser show must be very impressive as tickets go for $50. Read more

Posted on Mon, 6 Aug 2007 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Woehburk CrystalLine turns Glass into Video Projection Screens

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German company Woehburk offers technology to give glass the ability to act as a rear projection screen.

The material is as transparent as regular laminated sheet glass. Therefore the glass is not noticeable as a multimedia screen when not in usage. If a projector is pointing at the screen the glass turns into a visual screen that can display multimedia content.

The Woehburk CristalLine screens are available in several sizes up to 135 inches.
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Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Light Blue Optics shows Miniature Projection Systems at SID 2007

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Light Blue Optics (LBO) today announced it will show a range of miniature projection systems at the Society for Information Display (SID 2007).

The systems demonstrate the ultra-wide throw angle (greater than 90º) capabilities of LBO’s patented holographic laser projection technology, and feature significant advances in speckle reduction. Read more

Posted on Mon, 21 May 2007 12:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Superman Projection AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio

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For the Supergeeks out there you can now get your own Superman alarm clock sporting the giant “S” symbol for the snooze button and projecting the time and Superman logo on your wall in red light.

The clock will wake you to the superman theme song or you can have it wake you with normal tunes form the AM/FM radio. Sure any grown man with the Superman clock sitting on his night stand will get strange looks from the ladies. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Dec 2006 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony KDS-R70XBR2 70 inch Grand WEGA SXRD XBR Projection 1080p HDTV Ships

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Sony announces that its 70 inch Grand WEGA SXRD XBR Projection HDTV KDS-R70XBR2 is shipping.

The Sony KDS-R70XBR2 is a full 1,920 x 1,080 HDTV based on Sony’s Silicon X-tal (Crystal) Reflective Display technology.
The 70 inch projection HDTV features Sony's WEGA Engine HD system, Digital Reality Creation Multi Function Version 2.5, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast, digital cable-ready with an integrated CableCARD slot and TV Guide on screen program guide, 2 1080p HDMI ports, front HDMI HDV camcorder connection, and a PC input. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2006 11:43:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JVC Develops Wall-Mount Slim Projection TV

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JVC is apparently developing a slim projection TV that can be mounted on walls and is supposed to be not deeper than current Plasma or LCD TVs.

The new JVC projection screen is supposed to be 270mm deep. It is consuming less power and is lighter than a same-size LCD TV.
JVC uses concave mirrors to narrowly focus the light beams. Read more

Posted on Fri, 29 Sep 2006 12:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

See-Through Analog Projection Clock

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Not sure if it is a hot gadget or not. It is definitely unique. Hammacher Schlemmer offers a projection clock that throws an analog clock on your wall. The device itself is transparent allowing you to see the inner works of the clock.

The projected clock face can be up to 3 feet in diameter featuring an animated second hand.
The case of the analog projection clock is made from transparent acrylic. The lamp bulb is an 80-watt halogen that generates 700 candlepower to create a crisp image with sharply defined numerals.

Hammacher sells this projection clock for $159.95.
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Posted on Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Projection Clock Changes Colors and Makes Nature Sounds

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Oh yeah, this gadget does it all. The odd shaped device provides you with 3 essential functions to make your life oh so much better.

The gadget projects the time onto the ceiling and at the same time its illuminated body changes colors. If that is not enough you can have it play some nature sounds.

Brando sells this inspirational gadget for only $33.

MobiNote has recently introduced the Hipper 100 MP3 Mood Creator Egg.
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Posted on Wed, 24 May 2006 06:38:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Yamaha Sound Projection Conference Phone PJP-100CH and PJP-100UH

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Yamaha applies its sound projection technology known from the YSP series home theater speakers to conference phones.

The Yamaha PJP-100CH and PJP-100UH (USB) utilize 12 small speakers to direct sound directly onto the listeners in the room. 32 microphones (16 on each side) provide for the sound input. The phone picks up automatically which microphones are close to the speaker. Echo cancellation of the Yamaha sound projection phone provides for clear bidirectional conversations.
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Posted on Wed, 15 Mar 2006 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Epson Launches 55 and 65 inch 1080p LCD Projection HDTVs

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Seiko Epson introduces in Japan two new projection HDTVs with 1080p resolution (1920×1080 pixels). The new 65 inch ELS-65GL1 and the 55 inch ELS-55GL1 are released under the Seiko Epson Livingstation G-Series line.

There are already lots of 1080p rear-projection HDTVs on the market in the United States. It is still the most cost-effective way to get a large screen with the full HDTV resolution. Plasma and LCD HDTVs in sizes of 55 or 65 inch are still way more expensive.

The new rear projection Epson ELS-65GL1 and ELS-55GL1 HDTVs feature a 6,000:1 contrast ratio, sound system from Onkyo, HDMI interface, VGA interface, USB port for a printer (a must for Epson) and a memory card slot for photo viewing. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Nov 2005 05:05:33 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Screen Goo: Liquid Projection Screen

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Screen Goo is a water-based acrylic emulsion (aka paint) specifically formulated to create high quality video and film projection screens.

The secret of Screen Goo apparently lies in its specially formatted, highly reflective acrylic coating, designed specifically for the video projection industry. Screen Goo acrylic coating allows one to transform any smooth paintable surface into a high performance screen.


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Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 2005 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Byd:sign 52 inch DLP Rear Projection TV

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Japanese Byd:sign is starting to sell a 52 inch Projection TV with DLP technology for 299,800 yen ($2,750).

In Japan this new projection TV is a price breaker. It would not be in the USA, as a quick price comparison shows.

Still the new Byd:sign dc:5275dpj looks great. The TV has 1280×720 pixel resolution and a 1000:1 contrast ratio. Other features include DVI and SD-Card and Memory Stick slot for viewing photos.
The 16:9 Projection TV measures 1262×439×891mm.
More details on the Byd:sign site (Japanese). Via Nikkei.Net (Subscription).

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Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2005 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Qualia 006 70 Inch SXRD Projection TV

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Sony announces another high-end projection TV in their expensive Qualia line.

The Sony Qualia 006 (KDS-70CQ006) is a 70 inch projection TV with a HD resolution of 1,920x1080 pixels. The new high-end projection TV uses Sony's SXRD technology. SXRD stands for Silicon X-tal Reflective Display. SXRD was first introduced in the Sony Qualia 004 projector.
The SXRD Projection Screen delivers a 3000:1 contrast ratio and a superior resolution due to the very small size of the pixels and the high density.
The Sony Qualia 006 will start selling in Japan on March 15th for 1,600,000 yen (~15,000USD).
More details in Sony press-release (Japanese).

Sony announced in September 2004 a Grand Wega KDS70XBR100 Projection TV with SXRD technology. The KDS70XBR100 has pretty much the same specifications as the Qualia 006. The KDS70XBR100 Grand WEGA HDTV is supposed to be available early this year for under $10,000.

Don't like projection TVs? Check out the best LCD and Plasma TVs on the market!

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Posted on Wed, 9 Feb 2005 04:30:35 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Samsung HLN617W 61inch DLP Projection TV Review

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DesignTechnica reviews the Samsung HLN617W 61" inch DLP Projection TV ().

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"Simply put, the Samsung HLN617V 61" DLP TV is a stunning. The image quality is second to none, it has enough inputs for most power users, and performs excellently for gaming and movie viewing.
While some people may experience the "rainbow effect", we have yet to meet someone that actually notices it. There is no blurring or ghosting, like LCD rear projection units, and PS2/Xbox/PC games look amazing. When you don't want to pay over $10,000 for a plasma display of equivalent size, the 61" Samsung DLP will satisfy even the most demanding videophiles.
Low resolution programming and games that do not run in at least 480p look exceptionally poor. If you think this is the TV for you, make sure you match it with high quality, high definition sources. The picture is so sharp, you'll never be able to go back to a standard definition picture ever." Full Review.

Buy the Samsung HLN617W on Amazon.com.

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Posted on Fri, 26 Mar 2004 08:42:45 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr