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IRIS3D (Interactive Real-time Imaging Solutions), a UK-based manufacturer of advanced 3D display systems, has announced the world's highest resolution, glasses-free 3D LCD monitor. Designed to deliver unrivalled image clarity, resolution and, most importantly, user comfort for 3D visualisation, the 20.1in. IRIS-3D (160x100x140cm, 145kg) has already been snapped up some big players in the oil and gas industry, with those in Geosciences, 3D Telepresence and Medical Imaging also showing an interest. Designed for desktop environments that require razor-sharp, high-resolution autostereoscopic visualisation (new breed of no-glasses 3D screens), the IRIS-3D features a unique dual-channel 3D projection display system (uses a concave mirror to eliminate the ghosting associated with some other stereoscopic viewing devices) that can output up to a native resolution of 1600x1200 pixels (16.7 million colours). Other key features include a brightness of just 250cd/m2, contrast ratio of 600:1 and average response time of 25ms. Graphics inputs are relatively accommodating and include two DVI-D, two VGA (15 pin D-Sub) and two S-video ports, although there are no component video inputs.
Pros: No 3D glasses required; dual channel UXGA resolution
Cons: Price; big and bulky
Release: With today's computer systems generating torrents of complex data the need for sophisticated visualisation tools is critical to business success. Now, with the release of the IRIS-3D, companies can generate razor-sharp, high resolution autostereoscopic visualisation from the desktop environment, through a unique dual-channel 3D projection display system. And as the first reseller to be appointed, VR specialists Inition have won the rights to introduce this stunning display to the European and North American markets.
The IRIS-3D is the first workstation to incorporate a concave mirror system that re-directs 3D images back to the viewer and eliminates image crosstalk - the bane of more conventional autostereo display systems. For the viewer this means exceptional image clarity and viewing comfort with UXGA resolution and no glasses in sight. For industries like oil and gas, Geosciences, 3D Telepresence and Medical Imaging it means a technical revolution in the way that 3D imaging is processed.
The IRIS-3D workstation is aimed squarely at professional users who demand the ultimate in image resolution and viewing comfort. The system can take input from DVI, VGA, S-Video and composite signals and can lift data from imaging sensors like cameras, x-rays or display computer graphics from existing desktop computer systems. Shell Exploration and Production Ltd are already using the IRIS-3D to extend their leading edge 3D subsurface visualisation capabilities. As well as a geyser of interest from the oil and gas industry its potential application within the fields of Geoscience, 3D Telepresence and Scientific Data Visualisation should not be underestimated. There has also already been significant interest from within the world of Medical Imaging.
Commenting on the IRIS-3D's UK introduction Stuart McKay, IRIS-3D's founder and CEO says, 'My co-directors and I have a long standing relationship with Inition. Their advice and technical support over the years has played no small part in how our current product looks and performs. I am confident that Inition will help us grow our professional user-base. Their independence, industry knowledge and commitment to our product impressed us, and we are delighted to sign them up as our first UK reseller.'
Inition welcomes the alliance and are proud to be chosen as the UK resellers for the IRIS-3D. Inition's Managing Director, Stuart Cupit says 'The IRIS-3D represents a leap forward in the quality of autostereoscopic displays and we are proud to be the first to offer this exciting new product.'Inition are providers of innovative graphics solutions with over ten years experience in Virtual Reality and Stereoscopic 3D. As well as providing a wide range of 3D graphics related hardware and software, Inition offer expertise in stereoscopic video production (both live and computer generated), interactive real-time 3D, innovative web-design and broadcast quality rendered animation. Our clients include the RSPB, P&G, the NHS and The London Metropolitan Police among others.
Links:
IRIS-3D Web site
Guide to Stereoscopic displays
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