Christie® has added the DepthQ® 3D passive polarization modulator to support their line of Mirage M Series 3D Advanced Visualization Projectors.
Friday, December 14, 2012
CHRISTIE® CHOOSES DEPTHQ® TO SUPPORT M-SERIES 3D ADVANCED VISUALIZATION
Christie® has added the DepthQ® 3D passive polarization modulator to support their line of Mirage M Series 3D Advanced Visualization Projectors.
Thursday, December 13, 2012
DEPTHQ® 3D SUPPORTS PANASONIC® PROJECTION AT SC12 CONFERENCE
Panasonic engineers chose DepthQ® 3D to support a passive polarized rear projection display for the KOBE University booth at the SC12 Conference (The International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis). The DepthQ® polarization modulator was paired with a Panasonic DZ21KU projector. The Panasonic engineers reported that the exhibition was a great success.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
THE DEPTHQ® 3D FAMILY OF POLARIZATION MODULATORS
DepthQ® 3D provides passive polarization for 3D Digital Cinema and 3D Advanced Visualization.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
LIGHTSPEED DESIGN, INC. AND LC-TEC DISPLAYS AB SIGN A NEW EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Press Release
BORLÄNGE, SWEDEN - November 6, 2012: Lightspeed Design, Inc. (US) and LC-Tec Displays AB (Sweden) have today signed a new multi-year exclusive distribution agreement ensuring that the patented PolarSpeed™ technology manufactured by LC-Tec will continue to be solely used in the DepthQ® Polarization Modulator distributed by Lightspeed Design.
The DepthQ® Polarization Modulator allows digital cinema projectors
to display stunning stereoscopic 3D films and meets Hollywood’s demanding image
quality standards. Exhibiting an unparalleled powered, symmetrical 50μs
switching time between the eyes, the DepthQ® allows the world's smallest dark
time - thus easily ensuring bright, low-crosstalk operation. The product is listed
on the Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Approved Equipment List.
Further details of the agreement are not disclosed.
Chris Ward, President, Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ:
“The high-speed liquid crystal polarization modulation technology manufactured
by LC-Tec is now a market proven best-in-class product. We are very pleased
with the co-developed 3D Digital Cinema technology, with over 700 operational screens
worldwide. We look forward to continuing our close working relationship with
the talented people at LC-Tec.”
Dr. Jesper Osterman, Managing Director, LC-Tec: “We are
delighted to sign a new agreement with Lightspeed Design. The outstanding
progress made during the recent years in terms of product development is a direct
result of the unique combination of expertise between our two companies. The
unmatched experience in 3D that Lightspeed possesses is a perfect match with
our skills in LC-device research and manufacturing.”
About Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ®, located in Bellevue, WA,
USA, has 20 years' experience in 3D film & video production and
stereoscopic 3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us
to create immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for
clients such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and
Intuitive Surgical. DepthQ® is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design,
Inc.
About LC-Tec
LC-Tec, located in Borlänge, Sweden, has over 20 years’
extensive experience in the field of liquid crystal (LC) devices. The company
conducts high-level research and development as well as in-house volume
manufacturing of advanced LC-based products, including optical shutters,
polarization modulators, switchable filters, and information displays. LC-Tec
Displays AB is a fully owned subsidiary of LC-Tec Holding AB, listed on NGM
Nordic MTF. PolarSpeed™ is a registered trademark of LC-Tec Displays AB.
For further information, please contact:
Chris Ward, President, Lightspeed Design, Inc.:
+1-425-637-2818,
Jesper Osterman, Managing Director, LC-Tec Displays AB:
+46-73-9811379,
or visit the website http://www.depthq3d.com or contact the
sales department at
sales@lightspeeddesign.com or at +1-206-784-1385.
Wednesday, November 07, 2012
DEPTHQ® 3D AT SHOWEAST 2012
DepthQ® 3D, passive polarization for 3D digital cinema, in action at ShowEast 2012, Miami, Booth 1118.
Friday, October 12, 2012
SCRABBLE ENT. BRINGS DEPTHQ® 3D TO VOX, THE MIDDLE EAST'S PREMIER CINEMA
Scrabble Entertainment PVT LTD, an authorized DepthQ® dealer, has brought DepthQ® 3D to the Middle East.
VOX Cinemas, the Middle East's premier theater exhibitor, now features DepthQ® 3D, the world’s fastest polarization technology, in 27 of their 50 current locations. DepthQ® 3D utilizes newly patented technology to create the brightest, clearest, most immersive 3D experience possible.
VOX Cinemas, the Middle East's premier theater exhibitor, now features DepthQ® 3D, the world’s fastest polarization technology, in 27 of their 50 current locations. DepthQ® 3D utilizes newly patented technology to create the brightest, clearest, most immersive 3D experience possible.
DepthQ® 3D easily meets the demanding image quality standards of all major Hollywood studios and, because of its unprecedented speed, is ready to show the next generation of high frame rate 3D movies coming out by James Cameron and Peter Jackson.
DepthQ®, by Lightspeed Design, Inc., has been a worldwide leader in stereoscopic 3D for nineteen years, developing landmark hardware and software technologies and delivering cutting-edge 3D experiences to the most discerning clientele including Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive Surgical.
Monday, June 11, 2012
DEPTHQ 3D RETURNS TO INFOCOMM 2012 - BOOTH N141
DepthQ 3D, Passive Polarization for 3D Projectors, returns to InfoComm 2012, June 13-15 at the Las Vegas Convention Center Booth N141. In just over 1 year, DepthQ 3D has surpassed 500 locations worldwide. Come see why discerning customers choose DepthQ for their 3D projectors.
Click here for the Communication Daily Journal.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
DEPTHQ® 3D TOPS 350 DIGITAL CINEMA INSTALLATIONS IN FIRST YEAR
Here’s what customers have to say:
Chris Knighten, Fairchild Cinemas - Washington
“I highly recommend
Lightspeed Design’s DepthQ 3D cinema system.
We have 8 DepthQ 3D systems installed and have great results with the
operation of the unit and 3D presentation it produces. The quality of the product is one that will
be durable and last. I have had the privilege of seeing the DepthQ 3D unit
evolve into what it is today. I am
mostly impressed with the 3D presentation quality it produces. I have installed and tested many different 3D
systems and will always recommend DepthQ as a first choice.
Lightspeed Design has
shown outstanding customer support and has always stood behind their
product. I always receive a response
and/or resolution in a timely manner.
They have never let me down.”
Destiny Theatres - Oregon
“We had been holding
back on installing 3D systems until we found DepthQ. The DepthQ 3D system
provides the features we needed: easy installation and operation, an out-right
system purchase without long-term licensing and without the use of expensive
glasses which need to be sanitized.
Our positive
experience started with the folks at Lightspeed Design and their prompt
response to sales inquiries and orders. We look forward to many years of
service from our DepthQ equipment and the relationship with Lightspeed.”
FTT - Germany
“We are very happy to have
found DepthQ 3D, a product that bridges the gaps between the already existing
3D cinema solutions and the demands of various customers. The product is
characterized by excellent support and a very attractive price.”
Leonis Cinema – China
“DepthQ 3D has great
light transmittance and is ghost free. The installation and maintenance work is
very easy. It can also be connected with our TMS system to automatically switch
between 2D and 3D model."
Northern International - China
"The DepthQ
Polarization Modulator is a sophisticated product made by exceptional
technology. Its perfect quality enjoys a
high recommendations and satisfaction from clients."
For more information, go to www.depthq.com/cinema-modulator or contact our sales department at
sales@lightspeeddesign.com or at +1-206-784-1385.
About Lightspeed
Design, Inc.
Lightspeed Design, Inc / DepthQ®, located in Bellevue, WA,
USA, has 19 years experience in 3D film & video production and stereoscopic
3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us to create
immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for clients
such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive
Surgical.
DepthQ® is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Press contact:
Chris Ward
Lightspeed Design, Inc.
+1-425-637-2818
Friday, March 02, 2012
ASTEL ELECTRONICS PROMOTES DEPTHQ® 3D FOR TURKEY
Astel Electronics, located in Turkey, recently promoted the DepthQ® Polarization Modulator for 3D Digital Cinema at a high-end AV trade show featuring the latest display technologies from around the world. Astel is one of Lightspeed's European distributors currently providing 3D Digital Cinema solutions for local exhibitors.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
LIGHTSPEED DESIGN, INC. RECEIVES KEY U.S. PATENT FOR 3D SINGLE-CHIP PROJECTOR COLOR SEQUENCING
BELLEVUE, WA – January 10, 2012: Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ® is pleased to announce its receipt of U.S Patent No. 8,066,377 for inventing a color sequencing control method that allows 3D single-chip projectors to effectively produce high-performance displays with eye switching devices (LCD active glasses and polarization modulators) by resolving color artifacts and efficiently covering crosstalk (ghosting).
This new invention not only solved image quality problems, it accomplished that while utilizing the standard, off-the-shelf hardware configuration of single-chip 2D projectors. This allowed single-chip 2D projectors to operate either in 2D or in stereoscopic 3D, thereby creating a practical, cost effective 3D product. The application of this invention paved the way for the now industry-wide standard of “3D Ready”.
The novel control method designates a particular segment (or partial segments) of the existing color wheel as “non-critical” to the projection and uses this virtual opaque element to create dark time by discontinuing light output with control firmware. Creating strategically-placed dark time with this new method allows the eye switching device to completely change its state from one eye to the other between projected image frames (in the dark) effectively mitigating the color artifact and crosstalk issues. In a sample DepthQ® sequence, the designated non-critical color is the White segment of the color wheel. A custom designed control sequence is engaged which reorders the colors when necessary and discontinues the light output during some or all of the White segment's allotted display duration.
In 2005, Lightspeed’s pioneering development efforts delivered the world’s first portable 120Hz stereoscopic 3D, single-chip projector to the public. This first-to-market model was 800x600 resolution - while the second and current models, the DepthQ® WXGA and DepthQ® HDs3D-1, increased the resolution to 1280x720. DepthQ® projectors synchronize up to 120 fps input for true 60 fps per eye, creating very high-quality 3D at modest prices, removing the economic barrier to broad use of 3D projection.
Chris Ward, Lightspeed’s President, said “Listening to our clients, we recognized the need for a high-quality, affordable, single-lens 3D projection solution. We were fortunate for the support of forward thinking management at InFocus® Corporation and Texas Instruments. Our invention made possible the broad distribution of the first portable 3D Ready projectors and we are pleased with their substantial market acceptance.”
Lightspeed's invention, persistence, and vision for DepthQ® projection have made high-quality stereoscopic visualization affordable and practical. DepthQ® projection is widely used in applications as diverse as home theater, gaming, eCinema, scientific visualization, industrial design and education where 3D whiteboard applications are becoming the "chalkboard" of our age.
To see the patent, go to Google Patents at http://bit.ly/depthqpatent.
For more information go to http://www.depthq.com/projector.html.
About Lightspeed Design, Inc.:
Lightspeed Design, Inc / DepthQ®, located in Bellevue, WA, USA, has 19 years experience in 3D film & video production and stereoscopic 3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us to create immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive Surgical. http://www.LightspeedDesign.com
DepthQ® is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Press contact:
Chris Ward
Lightspeed Design, Inc.
+1-425-637-2818
Thursday, January 05, 2012
DA-LITE TO SHOWCASE 3D SCREEN AT CES WITH 3D MASH-UP VIDEO BY LIGHTSPEED DESIGN
BELLEVUE, WA-January 5, 2012: For the second year in a row, Da-Lite® Screen Company will feature the Da-Lite® 3D Mash-up video to showcase their passive 3D front projection screen at the 2012 International CES show in Las Vegas, Nevada January 10-12.
The Da-Lite® 3D Mash-up video is a 4 ½ minute high energy, quick cut visual feast of stereoscopic artistry and innovative spirit set to a driving beat. Sponsored by the Da-Lite® Screen Company and Produced by Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ®, this 3D journey is comprised of 28 clips from the works of 19 leading stereoscopic artists from 11 countries around the world. The 3D content, both live action and cgi, represents an incredibly wide range of stereoscopic applications including entertainment, music videos, advertising, sports, engineering, astronomy, education, medical imaging and biology.
Da-Lite® will be showing the 3D Mash-Up on their 3D Virtual Grey front projection screen. Designed specifically for passive 3D front projection systems, 3D Virtual Grey is a flexible projection fabric that retains 99 percent of polarized light. See it at their booth #20612 in the South hall.
You can also see the Da-Lite 3D Mash-Up on the NVIDIA 3D Vision Live site at www.3dvisionlive.com/category/channel/lightspeed-design-depthq
or on You Tube in 3D at www.youtube.com/DepthQs3D.
Special thanks to Stereoscopic Displays and Applications (SD&A), the world’s premier conference for 3D innovation. SD&A 3D Theater Session executive producers are Andrew Woods and Chris Ward.
About Da-Lite Screen Company:
Founded in 1909, Da-Lite Screen Company is the leading producer of high quality commercial and residential projection screens worldwide. With headquarters in Warsaw, Indiana and additional operations in the U.S. and Europe, Da-Lite manufactures projection screens and accessories for Fortune 500 companies, entertainment and major broadcast networks, education systems and governments around the globe. Today Da-Lite’s proprietary screen technologies are specified for the most demanding installations from military training simulators to boardrooms and classrooms to home theaters. Da-Lite has become the “First Name in Projection Screens.”
About Lightspeed Design, Inc.:
Lightspeed Design, Inc / DepthQ®, located in Bellevue, WA, USA, has 19 years experience in 3D film & video production and stereoscopic 3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us to create immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive Surgical.
Da-Lite® is a registered trademark of Da-Lite Screen Company. DepthQ® is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Press contact:
Chris Ward
Lightspeed Design, Inc.
+1-425-637-2818
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