Multimodal interaction

Epson Launches the Epson Drone Soar App: The First Full-Featured Augmented Reality App for DJI Drones on the Epson Moverio Smart Glass Platform

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Augmented reality, Emerging technologies, Technology, Wearable computers, Reality, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Seiko Epson, Smartglasses, DJI, Unmanned aerial vehicle

LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson , provider of the Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart eyewear platform, today announced the Epson Drone Soar app, the first full-featured AR app for DJI drone pilots using the Epson Moverio AR Smart glasses platform.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson , provider of the Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart eyewear platform, today announced the Epson Drone Soar app, the first full-featured AR app for DJI drone pilots using the Epson Moverio AR Smart glasses platform.
  • The Epson Drone Soar app delivers never-before-seen AR experiences for DJI drone users, including rich AR content, flight telemetry data and video feed monitoring.
  • Enabling a hands-free, heads-up experience with the Epson Moverio BT-300FPV Drone Edition glasses, the application delivers rich AR features to DJI drone pilots.
  • As the data is displayed directly in front of the user, pilots using the Epson Drone Soar app no longer need to look down continuously at their mobile device.

Simon Sinek Magically Appears on Stage in Kolkata, India Without Leaving Manhattan

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Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Economy, User interface techniques, Virtual reality, Structure, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Nonprofit organization, TED

Simon may be best known for popularizing the concept of "Why" in his first TED Talk in 2009.

Key Points: 
  • Simon may be best known for popularizing the concept of "Why" in his first TED Talk in 2009.
  • With a busy schedule and what would have been 30+ hours of travel away from his home base in Manhattan, a speaker of Simon's stature would normally be out of reach for an organization in Kolkata, India.
  • With APiR, Geniecast merges augmented and mixed reality technologies to create a lifelike, engaging experience for audiences anywhere in the world.
  • These thought leaders help companies, associations, and nonprofits with training, strategy sessions, keynote talks, and more.

Vuzix Expands M300 Smart Glasses See-What-I-See Application Offerings for the Connected Field Worker

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Thursday, August 16, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Wearable computers, Emerging technologies, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Wi-Fi, Optical head-mounted display

One of the most exciting market verticals today for Vuzix customer deployments is field service.

Key Points: 
  • One of the most exciting market verticals today for Vuzix customer deployments is field service.
  • Field service, typically involves a see-what-I-see application that can deliver expert knowledge from the office remotely to a technician in the field.
  • Utilizing the Vuzix M300 smart glasses, TechSight requires only a Wi-Fi connection to enable distribution center service technicians to stream live video and audio experts who are watching remotely on a computer.
  • Vuzix holds 64 patents and 71 additional patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field.

New Moverio BT-35E HDMI and USB-C Smart Glasses Widen Access to Epson's Industry Leading Si-OLED Wearable Display Technology

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Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Technology, Wearable computers, Mixed reality, Augmented reality, Multimodal interaction, Emerging technologies, Seiko Epson, Smartglasses, HDMI, USB, Head-mounted display

Featuring an interface unit with HDMI and USB Type-C ports to connect to popular output devices, the Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses seamlessly blends digital content into the real world.

Key Points: 
  • Featuring an interface unit with HDMI and USB Type-C ports to connect to popular output devices, the Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses seamlessly blends digital content into the real world.
  • "Prior to the new Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses, Moverio products have been standalone, and have included an Android based controller unit," said Leon Laroue, technical product manager, augmented reality solutions, Epson.
  • "Developed from customer insights, the Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses represents Epson's first smart glasses that provide users with wider access to content that they want on a wearable display through existing output devices."
  • Offering an easy out-of-box experience, the Moverio BT-35E smart glasses provide easy plug-and-play operation with no special software required.

Vuzix Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results and Business Update

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Monday, July 30, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Augmented reality, Video hardware, Vuzix, Conference call

Dial-in Number for International Callers (Outside of the U.S. and Canada): 201-689-8354

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  • Dial-in Number for International Callers (Outside of the U.S. and Canada): 201-689-8354
    Participating on the call will be Vuzix Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Travers and Chief Financial Officer Grant Russell, who will discuss operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.
  • The link will become active approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
  • A replay will be available for 30 days starting on August 9, 2018 at approximately 5:30 PM (ET).
  • Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets.

Epson Expands Moverio Smart Glasses Portfolio and Brings Leading Augmented Reality Platform to Industrial Users

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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Clothing, Augmented reality, Technology, Wearable computers, Mixed reality, Emerging technologies, Multimodal interaction, Smartglasses, Seiko Epson, American National Standards Institute, Glasses

LONG BEACH, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson , providers of the Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses platform , today announced both the availability of the new Moverio BT-350 ANSI Edition smart glasses, and the release of the Upskill Skylight AR platform on Moverio.

Key Points: 
  • LONG BEACH, Calif., July 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson , providers of the Moverio augmented reality (AR) smart glasses platform , today announced both the availability of the new Moverio BT-350 ANSI Edition smart glasses, and the release of the Upskill Skylight AR platform on Moverio.
  • Featuring a flexible and durable hinge-based headset, the Moverio BT-350 ANSI smart glasses can be worn comfortably on a wide range of head sizes.
  • The new Moverio BT-350 ANSI smart glasses will be available in July 2018 for $1,199 (USD) through authorized Epson resellers and Epson.com.
  • For additional information on the Moverio BT-350 ANSI Glasses please visit: https://epson.com/moverio-augmented-reality-smart-glasses-for-multi-user...
    Upskill is the market leader in enterprise software for augmented reality devices in industrial settings.

Microsoft Reveals the "Future of Work" with Valorem's HoloBeam tech at Inspire 2018

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Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Technology, Computing, Virtual reality, Multimodal interaction, Telepresence, Videotelephony, Microsoft, Satya Nadella, Holography, Mixed reality

CEO, Satya Nadella took to the stage Wednesday to close out Inspire and kick off Ready.

Key Points: 
  • CEO, Satya Nadella took to the stage Wednesday to close out Inspire and kick off Ready.
  • His corenote presentation included exciting insight into the future of work with a demo of Valorem's holographic telepresence technology, HoloBeam .
  • "HoloBeam is a great example of using mixed reality and holograms to allow colleagues to work together in a fully interactive 3D experience."
  • As one of the first Microsoft Mixed Reality (MR) Agency Partners worldwide, we are thrilled to be recognized by our partner, Microsoft, for the work we've brought to market."

Vuzix Receives M300 Smart Glasses Follow-on Order from AMA as Conversions from Pilots to Productive Rollouts Grow

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Clothing, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Eyewear, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Rollout, Ama, Glasses

"AMA has hundreds of active pilot programs and this follow-on order for Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses will help satisfy the growing demand and number of conversions to commercial rollouts we are seeing across our customer base," said Christian Guillemot, AMA CEO and Founder.

Key Points: 
  • "AMA has hundreds of active pilot programs and this follow-on order for Vuzix M300 Smart Glasses will help satisfy the growing demand and number of conversions to commercial rollouts we are seeing across our customer base," said Christian Guillemot, AMA CEO and Founder.
  • "Our M300 Smart Glasses enterprise business continues to expand in 2018 and we are delighted to see an existing customer place a single follow-on M300 order that far exceeds their 2017 total order volume.
  • Vuzix is making a concerted effort to work closer with our extensive M300 enterprise customer base to successfully migrate hundreds of active pilot programs into productive larger rollouts.
  • Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to Vuzix business growth with AMA and the successful conversions of pilots to productive rollouts of the M300 Smart Glasses by AMA and others,as well as the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry.

Raytheon projector selected for UAE F-16 digital head-up display by BAE Systems

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Monday, July 16, 2018
Technology, Emerging technologies, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Optical devices, Head-up display, Aviation, Raytheon, Economy of the United States, ELCAN Optical Technologies, BAE Systems

BAE Systems' new DLE is an electro-optic upgrade to traditional analog HUDs, replacing conventional cathode ray tube devices.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems' new DLE is an electro-optic upgrade to traditional analog HUDs, replacing conventional cathode ray tube devices.
  • "As the technology shifts from analog to digital, Raytheon is applying its decades of expertise in digital microdisplay technologies for HUD applications," said Wolf Glage, vice president of engineering at Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, the source for the projector.
  • Earlier this year, BAE Systems announced it was selected by Lockheed Martin to upgrade the HUDs across the UAE's F-16 fleet.
  • Development of the DLE projector draws on past experience in developing digital projection systems for both military and commercial applications.

Vuzix Completes FCC and EU CE Certification Processes for Vuzix Blade® Smart Glasses

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Thursday, July 5, 2018
Human–computer interaction, Mixed reality, Multimodal interaction, Display technology, Eyewear, Wearable computers, Vuzix, Smartglasses, Blade, Federal Communications Commission, Smart glass

In addition to the FCC emission's certification process completion, Vuzix has also completed the European Union CE emission's certification process related to the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to the FCC emission's certification process completion, Vuzix has also completed the European Union CE emission's certification process related to the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses.
  • "Volume manufacturing of the Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses from our West Henrietta, NY facility has commenced.
  • With FCC and EU certifications processes now complete we can commence broad shipping of our Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses to the application and enterprise Vuzix Blade Edge developer communities located within the USA, Canada and Europe," saidPaul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix.
  • Forward looking statements contained in this release relate to FCC and EU emission's certifications, volume Blade production and shipments, as well as the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industry.