InterSense Selected as Key Motion Tracking Technology for Trimension Systems `V-Desk 6' Virtual Reality Workbench.Business/Technology Editors BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2000 IS-900 Motion Tracker Serves As Integral Component for 3D Interactive Display InterSense Inc., a market leader in precision motion tracking technology that allows people to easily interact with 3D computer-generated environments, has been selected as the key motion tracking technology for Trimension Systems `V-Desk 6' virtual reality workbench. The V-Desk 6 displays impressive high-resolution images providing engineers, scientists, and researchers the ability to view and manipulate manipulate To cause a security to sell at an artificial price. Although investment bankers are permitted to manipulate temporarily the stock they underwrite, most other forms of manipulation are illegal. data in 3D. "The combination of InterSense's precision motion tracking technology and Trimension's immersive displays offer users in a variety of markets the ability to improve design, development, research and in some cases, reduce costly prototyping resulting in higher quality products and faster time to market cycles," said Mike Donfrancesco, InterSense's sales director for the Americas. At the recent Siggraph 2000 computer graphics trade show in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , Trimension unveiled its V-Desk 6 complete with built-in stereo See stereophonic. viewing, full motion tracking, and an advanced audio system. Viewed on two perpendicular (L-shaped) screens, users can interact with data through the fully integrated InterSense IS-900 tracking system that provides the ability to pick up and manipulate virtual objects from various angles. Designed as a powerful visualization Using the computer to convert data into picture form. The most basic visualization is that of turning transaction data and summary information into charts and graphs. Visualization is used in computer-aided design (CAD) to render screen images into 3D models that can be viewed from all tool for an individual, the V-Desk 6 can also accommodate small groups working collaboratively. "By partnering with InterSense and other leading component suppliers we have been able to produce a fully integrated `plug & play' workbench which can be deployed into most office environments," said Natalie White, marketing manager at Trimension Systems. "The outstanding display performance enables users to view their data in incredible stereo 3D, and with the use of InterSense's accurate tracking system, individuals can actually interact, manipulate and change their data all in real-time. This technology is already being adopted by the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. for mechanical and component design and the oil and gas industry for geophysical ge·o·phys·ics n. (used with a sing. verb) The physics of the earth and its environment, including the physics of fields such as meteorology, oceanography, and seismology. interpretation." Availability and Pricing The V-Desk 6 is currently available. For more information or pricing please call: Trimension Systems (UK): +44 1444 250888 Trimension Systems (US): 831-426-6300 About InterSense Inc. InterSense Inc., based in Burlington, Mass., is a leading developer and manufacturer of precision motion-tracking solutions that enable computers to `see and understand' motion in a 3D world. By delivering the best precision and performance, InterSense's motion-tracking systems have become widely used in a variety of applications, including virtual prototyping and design, visual simulation and training, moving vehicles, video/film production and special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. , manufacturing and 3D gaming. InterSense's recently received the Computer Graphics World Innovation Award for its IS-900 motion tracker series. Founded in 1996, InterSense has quickly become the market leader by forging powerful relationships with world leaders For a list of heads of state, see . World leaders is a MMORPG. The game involves creating a state, joining an alliance and going into war. It is mostly played by players from Israel, China, USA, Britain, Brazil and Saudi-Arabia. in the industrial, government/defense, medical and entertainment and research markets, including Boeing, Volkswagen, Lockheed Martin For the former company, see . Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is a leading multinational aerospace manufacturer and advanced technology company formed in 1995 by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta. , Ortho-Biotech, Universal Studios Sony, MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Johns-Hopkins University. For more information about InterSense, call 781-270-0090, or visit the Web site at www.isense.com. About Trimension Systems Trimension Systems is the leading virtual systems integrator An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. specializing in large-scale immersive and semi-immersive environments for virtual reality. Applications are extremely diverse and include seismic data analysis, engineering design review, and architectural walkthroughs. For more information about Trimension, visit the Web site at www.trimension-inc.com |
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