Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Elumens is a low-cost 3D immersive viewing system
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1. What is it?
The VisionStation by Elumens is a low-cost 3D immersive viewing system with a wide range of applications.
2. Which applications?
The VisionStation can be used with applications from many different areas of endeavor. Simulation and training, oil and gas exploration, product presentation and entertainment applications will all benefit from the use of an Elumens VisionStation visualization system.
3. How do the applications benefit?
Standard flat-screen applications can display a field of view (FOV) of no more than 60°. The Elumens VisionStation allows for a fully immersive display of 160°. The VisionStation's ultra-wide FOV creates an amazing sense of space and depth, without need for goggles or glasses. The large size of the VisionStation screen (1.5 meters) also helps promote an excellent sense of immersive 3D.
4. How does the VisionStation accomplish these things?
Elumens' patented TruTheta software enables software applications for use with Elumens Vision series products. TruTheta software comprises a set of software libraries available at no charge from the Elumens website. Elumens' spherical screens promote an excellent sense of 3D and "presence".
Elumens' unique custom optics enables full-screen projection at 180° with perfect spherical projection. Onscreen images have extremely high fidelity to signal.
5. How do I set it up and use it?
The VisionStation is very simple to set up and operate. Once the system is assembled--a fifteen-minute job requiring only ordinary tools--the VGA output from the users' computer is plugged into the VGA input of the VisionStation and the system is ready to run.
6. Is it portable?
Like all Elumens products, the VisionStation was designed with portability in mind. The system breaks down and packs into two optional ruggedized carrying cases. The cases fit into a standard cargo van. The portability and durability of the VisionStation make it a perfect choice for trade show and exhibit use.
7. How does the VisionStation relate to other Elumens products?
The VisionStation is designed with the same conceptual "backbone" as all other Elumens Vision series products and shares features and technology with our other models. The low cost, ease-of-use, and effectiveness of the VisionStation is are also available in our larger models, the VisionDome3 , VisionDome 4 and VisionDome 5.
