Jun 10 2009
Evans + Sutherland Computer Corporation (E+S) (NASDAQ:ESCC) announced today it will demonstrate for the first time its revolutionary new 3D capable laser projection system at the InfoComm 2009 tradeshow, booth 3813, June 17-19 in Orlando, Florida. This newest E+S Laser Projector (the ESLP™ 8K) is the world's highest resolution production video projector, and it provides superior 3D images at an astounding 4K x 4K resolution. It will offer museums, universities, research labs, control rooms, creative studios and indoor venues worldwide with a 3D experience that brings viewers into worlds both real and imaginary in a way that they have never experienced before.
The scene is from National Geographic's "Sea Monsters 3D" (E&S is the exclusive distributor of this for dome theaters), which is one of the things E&S intend to show in InfoComm.
The scene is from National Geographic's "Sea Monsters 3D" (E+S is the exclusive distributor of this for dome theaters), which is one of the things E+S intend to show in InfoComm.
The ESLP 8K offers unique advantages when it comes to displaying 3D stereographic video. Because of its zero-persistence characteristic, the projector can effortlessly switch between left-eye and right-eye views at 120 Hz or more, without any "bleed" between the left and right views. This results in a noticeably cleaner separation and 3D effect, when compared to using active stereo glasses with an LCoS or LCD projector.
For customers that have a need to switch between 2D and 3D images based on the video content being displayed, the ESLP 8K comes with flexible control software that allows users to change the display format from 3D to 8K x 4K quickly and easily. This capability will also be on display at InfoComm 2009. The ESLP 8K will be available in the second half of 2009.
NanoPixel™ Technology Generates Superior Picture Quality
The ESLP 8K laser projector system displays content the equivalent to sixteen times HD 1080p resolution, or the difference between 2 million pixels and 32 million. It is powered by a set of revolutionary laser light sources which offer multiple benefits, including low cost of operation. The hue of the lasers does not degrade or shift over time. Furthermore, the lasers yield a much wider useable color spectrum (200% of NTSC/HDTV) than is available in conventional LCoS, DLP, LCD, or other lamp-illuminated projectors.
E+S' unique NanoPixel silicon imaging chip is at the core of this high-resolution machine. Its 8,192 microscopic moving ribbons provide an image free of artifacts, with no visible gaps between pixels and absolutely zero persistence (smearing) in moving images. The control of these ribbons is fine enough to yield a 36-bit/pixel (12-bit/color) useable precision in intensity.
Environmentally Sensitive
Despite its capability, the ESLP 8K comes with a surprisingly small environmental footprint. Its unique solid state laser light sources require only modest, quiet cooling and allow the projector to be powered from an ordinary wall outlet, thereby using significantly less power than other lower resolution 2K and 4K projectors. Furthermore, the laser light sources do not require periodic replacement (and disposal) as is the case with conventional lamp-driven projectors.
ESLP 8K Available for Traditional and Custom Applications
The ESLP 8K projector is targeted for commercial use in control rooms, visualization centers, education, simulation, editing, design studios, and other demanding applications all over the world. E+S will also continue to draw on its extensive research and development capabilities to meet the needs of its customers for customized and unique applications for the new ESLP 8K projector.
Evans + Sutherland, a company that has been setting the standard in advanced computer graphics for the past four decades, is poised to continue the trend at this year's InfoComm09. The E+S Advanced Displays exhibit will be located at booth number 3813 in Hall B on the main show floor, and will showcase the ESLP 8K. The laser projector will be featured at the booth with a flat-screen forward projection display showing both 3D video at 4K and ultra-high resolution video at 8K, where InfoComm attendees will be able to experience the technology first-hand.