Multimodal interaction

DGAP-News: TeamViewer AG: TeamViewer acquires 3D visualization and Mixed Reality innovator Viscopic and invests in new R&D hub to strengthen its AR offering and software development capabilities

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Computing, Technology, Augmented reality, Mixed reality, User interface techniques, Multimodal interaction, Mobile computers, TeamViewer, Microsoft HoloLens, Smartglasses, Smartphone

Viscopic\'s innovative technology enables optimized industrial processes especially in the fields of quality assurance, maintenance, training, and layout planning.

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  • Viscopic\'s innovative technology enables optimized industrial processes especially in the fields of quality assurance, maintenance, training, and layout planning.
  • It represents a perfect addition to TeamViewer\'s Augmented Reality and Frontline offering as it is creating additional value for customers.
  • Viscopic\'s software is running on Mixed Reality smart glasses like the Microsoft Hololens as well as smartphones and tablets to assist frontline workers in their daily tasks.
  • Digital information like step-by-step instructions can be pinpointed onto real-world objects, and true-to-scale holograms can be placed into production environments.

Vuzix Reports Record Smart Glasses Revenues in 1Q21

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Monday, May 10, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Technology, Display technology, Emerging technologies, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, NASDAQ

b'For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total revenues increased to $3.9 million versus $1.5 million for the comparable period in 2020.

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  • b'For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total revenues increased to $3.9 million versus $1.5 million for the comparable period in 2020.
  • The increase was driven by higher sales of Vuzix smart glasses products, which rose $2.4 million or 177% year-over-year.\nThere was an overall gross profit of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $0.1 million for the same period in 2020.
  • Vuzix holds 192 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field.
  • Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan.

Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses Successfully Supporting Medacta's NextAR Surgical Platform

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Technology, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Wearable computers, Emerging technologies, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Augmented reality

b'ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products,today announced a further volume order of Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses in connection with the Company\'s central role supporting the NextAR surgical AR platform developed by Medacta International, one of the world\'s largest providers of innovative orthopedic products focusing on healthcare sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • b'ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products,today announced a further volume order of Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses in connection with the Company\'s central role supporting the NextAR surgical AR platform developed by Medacta International, one of the world\'s largest providers of innovative orthopedic products focusing on healthcare sustainability.
  • Having used the Vuzix Blade to complete the first smart glasses-based total knee replacement in the US in 2020, Medacta is now using Vuzix Smart Glasses to drive new applications to leverage augmented reality in shoulder, hip and spine surgery.\nThe NextAR platform employs a preoperative scan, with proprietary algorithms that create a personalized biomechanical model for each replacement.
  • Surgeons equipped with Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses can then access biomechanical visualizations using augmented reality in real time, without having to divert their eyes from the procedure to glance at a computer screen.
  • "Vuzix Smart Glasses are lightweight, comfortable and completely wireless, which means surgeons have complete freedom of movement and can wear them for extended operations.

Pixee Medical Surgery Solution Has Received Clearance to Enter U.S. Knee Surgery Market with Vuzix AR M400 Smart Glasses

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Technology, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Computing, Display technology, Eyewear, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Intel, Glasses

Knee+ consists of proprietary software using unique computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms and running on connected Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses, with no bulky capital equipment or disposables required.

Key Points: 
  • Knee+ consists of proprietary software using unique computer vision and artificial intelligence algorithms and running on connected Vuzix M400 Smart Glasses, with no bulky capital equipment or disposables required.
  • Vuzix\' M400 Smart Glasses play a vital role within our Knee+ solution.
  • Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan.
  • Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix Smart Glasses, our current and future relationship and business opportunities with Pixee Medical, the impact of their 510K clearance, and among other things the Company\'s leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry.

Blue Hat Announces Accelerated Growth from Csfctech Since Acquisition; Mobile Games Business Has Generated Over RMB23.0 Million in Revenue Year-to-Date

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
New media, New media art, Digital media, Computing, Marketing, Interactive media, Multimodal interaction, Toy, Club Penguin, Mobile game

Csfctech expects to launch several self-developed RPG games in the coming months.\nMr.

Key Points: 
  • Csfctech expects to launch several self-developed RPG games in the coming months.\nMr.
  • We believe doing so will help drive future growth of our mobile games business and subsequently the profitability of the Company.
  • "\nBlue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology is a producer, developer and operator of AR interactive entertainment games and toys in China, including interactive educational materials, mobile games, and toys with mobile game features.
  • Distinguished by its own proprietary technology, Blue Hat aims to create an engaging, interactive and immersive community for its users.

WiMi announced the patent of holographic AR head-mounted display, by using retina scanning display (RSD) and semi-permeable membrane array planar waveguide technology

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Emerging technologies, Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Articles, Technology, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Holography, Virtual retinal display, Head-mounted display

b'BEIJING, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (Nasdaq: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced thatithas obtained a patent for head-mounted display (HMD) for holographic AR systems.

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  • b'BEIJING, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (Nasdaq: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced thatithas obtained a patent for head-mounted display (HMD) for holographic AR systems.
  • The holographic data collection and transmission module includes an image sensor, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, a Bluetooth module and a processor.
  • This patent calculates the physical law of holographic exit pupil expansion through the holographic exit pupil expansion algorithm technology of retinal scanning display (RSD) and semi-permeable membrane array slab waveguide, which obtains an effective dynamic algorithm for expanding holographic exit pupil.
  • Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies.

 Xpan Interactive Ltd. and Momentum Take Home Gold Award In Prestigious Horizon Interactive Awards For Advocacy and Non-Profit

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Marketing, Philanthropy, Advertising, Communications, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Other Communications, New media, Interactive media, Multimodal interaction, Articles, Mass media, Academic disciplines, Xpan Interactive Ltd., Momentum, XPAN INTERACTIVE LTD., MOMENTUM

b'Xpan Interactive Ltd. (Xpan) and community partner, Momentum, stepped into the world spotlight with a recent gold award in a leading international interactive media awards competition.

Key Points: 
  • b'Xpan Interactive Ltd. (Xpan) and community partner, Momentum, stepped into the world spotlight with a recent gold award in a leading international interactive media awards competition.
  • Momentum and Xpan were recognized in the Horizon Interactive Awards for their excellence in Money Management for advocacy and non-profit.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210422005346/en/\nThe Horizon Interactive Awards is a prestigious international competition recognizing outstanding achievement among some of the top interactive media producers from all over the world.
  • As part of their efforts to provide supporting programs and services for the community, Momentum partnered with Xpan to create online Money Management courses.

Vuzix Schedules Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Business Update

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Thursday, April 22, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Technology, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Computing, Display technology, Augmented reality, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Consumer Electronics Show, Optical head-mounted display

Participants can also clickthis link for instant telephone access to the event.

Key Points: 
  • Participants can also clickthis link for instant telephone access to the event.
  • The conference ID# is 13718928.\nVuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets.
  • Vuzix holds 192 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field.
  • The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2021 and several wireless technology innovation awards among others.

Xpan Interactive Ltd. and Hatch Win Multiple Awards in Prestigious Horizon Interactive Awards for Training and eLearning

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Other Manufacturing, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Consulting, Engineering, Professional services, Software, Manufacturing, Training, Education, New media, New media art, Interactive media, Multimodal interaction, Articles, Mass media, Academic disciplines, Xpan Interactive Ltd., Hatch, XPAN INTERACTIVE LTD., HATCH

b'Xpan Interactive Ltd. (Xpan) and industry partner, Hatch, today announced its recent gold awards among top blue chip brands, such as Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Sweetrush, in a leading international interactive media awards competition.

Key Points: 
  • b'Xpan Interactive Ltd. (Xpan) and industry partner, Hatch, today announced its recent gold awards among top blue chip brands, such as Microsoft, Wells Fargo, and Sweetrush, in a leading international interactive media awards competition.
  • Hatch and Xpan were recognized for their excellence in Travel Safety and 10 Safety Fundamentals for training and eLearning.\nThis press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210421005335/en/\nThe Horizon Interactive Awards is a prestigious international competition recognizing outstanding achievement among some of the top interactive media producers from all over the world.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cHatch is a progressive organization that cares deeply for the health and safety of their employees.

BlueJeans by Verizon Now Supports Vuzix Smart Glasses

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Human–computer interaction, Technology, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Computing, Display technology, Wearable computers, Emerging technologies, Vuzix, Smartglasses, BlueJeans, Verizon Communications

b'ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company\'s Vuzix M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses now support BlueJeans by Verizon , their cloud-based digital workforce video collaboration platform.\nBlueJeans by Verizon empowers fast and easy face-to-face communications, using video conferencing solutions to help bring people closer together for more effective collaboration.

Key Points: 
  • b'ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, today announced that the Company\'s Vuzix M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses now support BlueJeans by Verizon , their cloud-based digital workforce video collaboration platform.\nBlueJeans by Verizon empowers fast and easy face-to-face communications, using video conferencing solutions to help bring people closer together for more effective collaboration.
  • The lightweight, ruggedized and IP67-rated Vuzix Smart Glasses are also supported by a line of accessories that allow them to be worn in almost any enterprise environment ranging from the operating room to the construction site with a hardhat.\n"Verizon is an important strategic partner for Vuzix and we are pleased to collaborate with the Verizon team to add BlueJeans to the Vuzix app store and begin marketing this hands-free solution together with Verizon to enterprise customers," said Paul Travers, President and CEO of Vuzix.
  • "\nThe BlueJeans by Verizon application specifically engineered for the Vuzix M4-Series Smart Glasses can be downloaded from the Vuzix App Store: https://www.vuzix.com/appstore/app/bluejeans-video-meeting .
  • Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix existing and potential business growth opportunities with Verizon, the ultimate success of the BlueJean platform for M400 and M4000 Smart Glasses, and among other things the Company\'s leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry.