Speaker: Ingemar Jansson, Edmund Sandburg and Chris Stuart, HDI
Title: Next-Generation 3D Television (including a demo at HDI-US Inc.)
Abstract: We are in the early days of 3D television and 3D movie proliferation. While there are many competing technologies for 3D capture and rendering, it is the consumer home where the winners will be voted in or out. Almost all the TV makers are releasing 3D television models with various degrees of technical sophistication, price points and viewing comfort. In this presentation we will explore the question of ultimate 3D viewing comfort. HDI is a research and design firm that has perfected laser-driven 3D projection display technology with greater than high-definition resolution. Among the first products to emerge after more than three years of intensive R&D, HDI’s laser-driven 100-inch diagonal 2D/3D Switchable Dynamic Video Projection Display delivers a stunningly superior 2D image, with a 50% greater resolution than today’s digital cinemas, and derives its greater-than-high definition stereoscopic 1920 x 1080p “3D” image quality from two RGB laser-illuminated Liquid Crystal on Silicon (LCoS) micro display imagers. At full 1080p HD, the HDI screen refreshes at 360 color frames per-second for each eye, the fastest refresh rate on any mass produced television or projector. HDI’s Front Projection system can accommodate up to 200” diagonal silver screens, while the 100” Laser 3DTV system is a mere 10-inches thick. The 100” 3DTV system draws ~80% less power than existing 2D flat-screen plasma monitors of the same size, and HDI projection displays are anticipated to have a street price potentially 60% less than current 2D flat screen plasma displays. HDI has completely eliminated the adverse effects, such as migraines, dizziness, and nausea, long associated with substandard 3D display technology. HDI delivers the most immersive, comfortable, and natural 3D viewing experience in the world with low-cost and lightweight circularly polarized glasses. Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers, calls HDI, “Without a doubt, the best demonstration of 3D technology I have ever seen.” Technology journalist Richard Hart states, “The smoothest yet, and smoothness means no headaches.” And Sean Portnoy of ZDNet.com, wrote, “We could be looking at a Holy Grail of sorts for the next generation of television.”
Speaker Background:
Ingemar Jansson, CEO: Founded HDI in 2006. He was founder and entrepreneur of numerous display companies with 25 years in the video display business involving product and business development. Ingemar was cofounder of DRI (Digital Reflection, Inc.) where he helped pioneer HD LCoS and several illumination technologies. Ingemar also served as consultant within the video and entertainment industry.
Edmund Sandburg, CTO: Inventor of the HDI Laser 3D HDTV projection system. Edmund has over 30 years experience in video technology. He worked for 7 years at Ampex in 1977 and was on the engineering team that developed the industry’s most widely used professional 1” video recorders for the broadcast industry. He also designed and built one of the first HD laser projection systems for the military. Edmund was Chief Scientist at DRI that developed the first full HD 1080p LCoS Displays.
Chris Stuart, Director of Technology: Chris has 20 years of experience in the laser industry including sales, corporate management and design engineering. At HDI, Chris represents future laser-based products, provides strategic direction and leads technology efforts into the high-end home cinema and entertainment display markets.
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