Evans & Sutherland Expands Symphony Family with New Graphics System Products;Rhythm and Melody Unveiled at I/ITSEC.ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 1, 1997--Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp. (E&S(R))(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ESCC ESCC Eastern Shore Community College ESCC East Sussex County Council ESCC Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma ESCC Enhanced Serial Communication(s) Controller ESCC Electrically Self-Calibrating Cavity ) Monday introduced two new members of its Symphony family of fully compatible, high-performance 3D graphics systems for simulation. The Rhythm(TM) board and the Melody(TM) image generator broaden the choice of robust system solutions within the technology family. Other Symphony products include REALimage(R) graphics technology, Harmony(TM) image generator, and Integrator (1) In electronics, a device that combines an input with a variable, such as time, and provides an analog output; for example, a watt-hour meter. (2) See systems integrator. NT(TM) synthetic environment construction and rendering software; these were first introduced at I/ITSEC I/ITSEC Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference last year. More than a product set, Symphony embodies E&S's technology development strategy. Developers and users of highly realistic synthetic environments will be able to select from a broad set of hardware platforms Each hardware platform, or CPU family, has a unique machine language. All software presented to the computer for execution must be in the binary coded machine language of that CPU. Following is a list of the major hardware platforms in existence today. See platform. ranging from chip-level graphics to the industry's most powerful image generator. Databases from each platform will be compatible across the other platforms, with E&S's advanced Integrator NT software providing the construction, rendering, and application management functionality. "The rapid acceptance of REALimage at the workstation level and of Harmony on the high-end is indicative of customers' strong desire for high-quality 3D graphics on open, high-production platforms," said James R. Oyler, president and chief executive officer of E&S. "Our new systems -- Rhythm and Melody, as well as other Symphony family members to follow -- offer more levels of performance at more price points. This will enable end users to tailor the most cost-effective visual system solutions to their precise needs." Rhythm: IG on a Card At the workstation end of the family is the new Rhythm graphics rendering system. Rhythm is essentially a single-channel image generator on a board. It combines industry-leading REALimage 3D graphics technology with an on-board On board usually means to be traveling on some vehicle. For example, Baby On Board. Compare with overboard. Metaphorically, the term on-board is often used to refer to some piece of technology that is integrated in a moving vehicle, for example: With its local PCI bus PCI bus - Peripheral Component Interconnect , flexible video controls and external genlock features, Rhythm delivers a powerful, compact and cost-effective solution for a wide range of simulation applications. The flexibility of the product enables it to operate as a standalone stand·a·lone adj. Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. unit on a standard PC platform or in multi-board configurations -- up to 16 boards in a standard 19-inch chassis -- for more complex, multi-channel applications. Integrator NT software ensures compatibility of Rhythm systems and applications with other E&S simulation products. Among the potential applications for Rhythm-based systems are cockpit This article is about the flight deck of an aircraft. For other uses, see Cockpit (disambiguation). A cockpit is the area usually nearer the front of a piloted aircraft from which a pilot controls the aircraft. maintenance trainers, avionics avionics (ā'vēŏn`ĭks), electronic instruments used in air or space flight; also the design and production of such instruments. Early planes had few instruments, but as aviation and aircraft became more complex, so did instrumentation. and heads-up displays A display technology that superimposes images onto the inside of the windshield to enable drivers to view the information while keeping their eyes on the road. Heads-up displays (HUDs) are also used in goggles and helmets (see head mounted display). , instructor operating stations, unit-level tactical trainers, virtual prototyping, verification and validation Verification and Validation (V&V) is the process of checking that a product, service, or system meets specifications and that it fulfills its intended purpose. These are critical components of a quality management system such as ISO 9000. , and mission review. Rhythm boards are available now. Evans & Sutherland also is unveiling a lower-priced, high-end image generation system. The new Melody system offers customers all the standard features and functions of the more powerful top-end Harmony system, but in a compact package with a lower price. The new system is intended for demanding, full-featured simulation applications, but where the full power and scalability of a Harmony system are unnecessary. Melody is ideal for multi-channel simulation applications, operating at real-time rendering speeds. Examples of applications include training for cockpit and vehicle procedures, weapons systems, unit training devices, instrumentation, and full-mission planning. Availability of Melody systems is scheduled for the 1998 second quarter. Evans & Sutherland Evans & Sutherland develops and manufactures hardware and software to produce highly realistic 3D synthetic worlds. E&S business units deliver high-quality visual systems and graphics subsystems for civil aviation, defense and commercial applications, as well as high-performance systems for digital studio, desktop graphics, entertainment, and education. Founded in 1968 with headquarters in Salt Lake City, E&S operates customer sales and support offices throughout the world. Visit the E&S Web page at http://www.es.com . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: E&S, Rhythm, Melody, REALimage, Harmony and Integrator NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City. All other trade names or marks are the properties of their respective owners. CONTACT: Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., Salt Lake City Ken Donoghue, 801/588-1920 Fax: 801/588-1925 E-mail: kdonoghue@es.com |
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