Virtual Thrills in 3D - Annual Expo in Tokyo
2010-06-25 10:47
At the 3D and Virtual Reality Expo in Tokyo, 1600 exhibitors focused on versatile, three dimensional products aimed at enhancing user experience.
Among the highlights, a motion-capturing technology demonstrated by a model dancing on stage.
The computer graphic model of the dancer is seen mimicking his every move in real time.
The suit the model is wearing comes with sensors placed all over the body.
[Mitsuo Shiono, President & CEO, Zero C Seven, Inc.]:
"Because we're using Bluetooth technology which can reach up to 150 meters, motion during outdoor sports like sky-diving and snowboarding can be captured."
Another company is demonstrating its 3D head-mounted display system that simulates real life experiences. In this case users are led to believe they are inside the cabin of an automobile.
[Toshimitsu Mukai, Chief Engineer, Crescent, Inc.]:
"People wearing the goggles can experience being inside a car in real time and at real size. We can apply this same system to other industrial products and of course for the entertainment industry.”
Sony was attempting to enhance the 3D user experience with their new technology. Broadcasters and filmmakers can refine 3D pictures by simply adjusting the projected images.
[Masafumi Ishige, Sr. Marketing Manager, Sony]:
"When you watch 3D television, your eyes feel uncomfortable if the picture protrudes or retracts too much. This system enables us to check and adjust such problems."
Organizers say more than 88,000 people are expected to attend the three-day exhibition this year.
Among the highlights, a motion-capturing technology demonstrated by a model dancing on stage.
The computer graphic model of the dancer is seen mimicking his every move in real time.
The suit the model is wearing comes with sensors placed all over the body.
[Mitsuo Shiono, President & CEO, Zero C Seven, Inc.]:
"Because we're using Bluetooth technology which can reach up to 150 meters, motion during outdoor sports like sky-diving and snowboarding can be captured."
Another company is demonstrating its 3D head-mounted display system that simulates real life experiences. In this case users are led to believe they are inside the cabin of an automobile.
[Toshimitsu Mukai, Chief Engineer, Crescent, Inc.]:
"People wearing the goggles can experience being inside a car in real time and at real size. We can apply this same system to other industrial products and of course for the entertainment industry.”
Sony was attempting to enhance the 3D user experience with their new technology. Broadcasters and filmmakers can refine 3D pictures by simply adjusting the projected images.
[Masafumi Ishige, Sr. Marketing Manager, Sony]:
"When you watch 3D television, your eyes feel uncomfortable if the picture protrudes or retracts too much. This system enables us to check and adjust such problems."
Organizers say more than 88,000 people are expected to attend the three-day exhibition this year.












