StereoGraphics® Announces its SimulEyes VR to Be Supported by Apple Computer® DrawSprocket V1.1

API Will Simplify Stereoscopic 3D Software Development on Macintosh



StereoGraphics Contacts:
Editorial - Karen Righthand, Wuthmann Associates Public Relations
Email - cdwassoc@aol.com
Phone - (415) 454-6599, FAX (415) 454-4580



SAN RAFAEL, Calif., May 16, 1996 - StereoGraphics® today announced that Apple Computer confirmed that version 1.1 of its DrawSprocket API will provide stereoscopic support for products like SimulEyes VR and CrystalEyes® stereo vision glasses from StereoGraphics. DrawSprocket 1.1 is expected to ship in Q.4, 1996.

DrawSprocket 1.1 will enable Macintosh game developers to render the left- and right-eye images necessary for a true stereoscopic 3D experience. In addition, graphics card manufacturers will be able to take advantage of built-in support for both page flipped and double buffered memory techniques to alternate the left and right views in a manner compatible with StereoGraphics' products.

"We see DrawSprocket's stereoscopic capabilities as a spark to ignite development of great new VR game titles for Macintosh," said Mark Gavini, Games Evangelist for Apple Computer, Inc. "Apple has always been a leader in computer graphics and true stereoscopic 3D is the logical next step."

Founded in 1980, StereoGraphics pioneered and developed the market for modern stereoscopic imaging equipment and is the world leader in electro-stereoscopic display systems. CrystalEyes®, StereoGraphics' flagship product, has an installed base of over 20,000 users in scientific visualization, GIS/mapping, molecular modeling, CAD/CAM, and commercial presentation. With SimulEyes VR the company now offers low cost stereo-vision eyewear for home PC game, multimedia, and edutainment markets as well. StereoGraphics is located at 2171 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA., 94901.

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized innovator in the information industry and leader in multimedia technologies, creates powerful solutions based on easy-to-use personal computers, servers, peripherals, software, personal digital assistants and Internet content. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple develops, manufactures, licenses and markets solutions, products, technologies and services for the business, education, consumer, entertainment, scientific and engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.




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