3D TV Makes a Detour -- To the Fireplace; Hot New Concept Brings 3D Technology to the Home.Business Editors & Technology Writers SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 11, 2002 First there was wood, then there was gas, now there is an added dimension in the fireplace. DDD DDD Direct Distance Dialing DDD Digital/Digital/Digital (audio CD format, recording/mixing/mastering) DDD Degenerative Disc Disease DDD Domain Driven Design DDD Data Display Debugger (GNU Project) Group plc (AIM:DDD) and Hearth Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of HON Industries (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HNI HNI Heinz Nixdorf Institut (Germany) HNI HealthNet International HNI Hajime No Ippo (anime) HNI High Networth Individual HNI Home Network Identity HNI Havelock North Intermediate School ), will demonstrate a 3D sales presentation tool for fireplace distributors and preview a new 3D fireplace concept at the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Expo 2002 at the Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim Convention Center is a major convention center in Anaheim, California. It is located across from the Disneyland Resort on Katella Avenue. Much of the Anaheim Convention Center has been renovated in recent years with state-of-the-art facilities. this week. The 3D fireplace extends the convenience of gas fireplaces with the prospect of additional features like a 3D photo album, 3D art gallery and even 3D home theater -- all without the need for 3D glasses. "DDD's TriDef(TM) 3D System is so realistic that it's the ideal foundation for the next innovation in the fireplace market," said Chris Yewdall, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of DDD. "Hearth Technologies is the market leader and we're excited to be working with them on this new concept." DDD's TriDef technologies enable any content to be converted from 2D to 3D. So in addition to displaying fire, home owners can have a range of content converted for 3D viewing, including family photos and favorite artworks. As 3D movies become available on DVD DVD: see digital versatile disc. DVD in full digital video disc or digital versatile disc Type of optical disc. The DVD represents the second generation of compact-disc (CD) technology. , they can also be viewed on the 3D display. The 3D screen is available now for use by fireplace distributors as a high impact sales presentation tool. It can be used to showcase traditional product line collateral in 3D, at trade shows to increase booth traffic and message recall, and is portable enough to take on builder sales calls. Hearth Technologies, Inc. is the largest fireplace manufacturer and distributor in the world. It manufactures and sells fireplaces, inserts, stoves, and gas log sets under the Heatilator, Heat-N-Glo, QuadraFire and Dovre brand names. Hearth Technologies is the innovation leader in the fireplace industry, with over 50 patents including the patent for direct-vent gas fireplaces. DDD is bringing 3D to the mass-market with its TriDef 3D System. Its patented technologies enable 3D viewing without glasses; supply of 3D content through 2D to 3D conversion; and 3D transmission over existing networks. DDD is listed on the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM:DDD). More information is available at www.ddd.com. |
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