Chip Support

PC Gaming Universe Reaches Pinnacle With Convergence of
Pentium Processors, 3D Rendering Chips and 3D-Vision Eyewear

StereoGraphics SimulEyes™, 3DFX Voodoo, Rendition Verité, S3 ViRGE, and
Pentium processors combine to deliver the ultimate computer gaming experience

 

StereoGraphics Contacts:

Editorial - Kevin Pedraja, Sterling Communications
Email -
kmp@sterlingpr.com
Phone - (408) 441-4100, FAX (408) 441-4101

 

LAS VEGAS, NEV., November 18, 1996  StereoGraphics Corp., the worlds leading developer of 3D viewing peripherals, today announced that its SimulEyes 3D-vision eyewear is being supported by the Rendition Verité, S3 ViRGE, and forthcoming 3DFX Voodoo 3D rendering processors.  Running compatible game software, the combination of Pentium power, high-performance 3D rendering and SimulEyes creates the most realistic and exciting gaming experience ever on a personal computer.

"In 1997, it is inevitable that high-performance 3D rendering capability  and the software to take advantage of it  will become standard across nearly every application segment," said Robert Seltzer, director of marketing for StereoGraphics Corp.  "The exceptional power of the Pentium along with 3D rendering processors from 3DFX, Rendition and S3 makes this a reality.  Our SimulEyes product delivers the final element of the equation  affordable 3D viewing capability for every standard PC."

The 3D rendering chips from Rendition, S3 and the forthcoming 3DFX processors all support the sync-detection capability necessary to drive the liquid crystal shutter lenses used by SimulEyes.  Because StereoGraphics worked with these three chip vendors to implement sync detection, genuine and realistic 3D viewing on standard personal computers becomes available to a far greater number of users than ever before.  These processors deliver significantly enhanced image realism, and faster rendering and frame rates, creating a more compelling and realistic on-screen image.

"End-users continue to demand a more realistic and naturally immersive computing experience," said Jay Eisenlohr, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Rendition, Inc.  "Our Verité graphics processor running the latest stereo enabled software begins to deliver on this promise.  StereoGraphics SimulEyes is the ideal solution for taking state-of-the-art 3D images and making them a more realistic element of the users computing experience."

StereoGraphics SimulEyes is the premiere product in a new category of multimedia- and game-enhancing eyewear that delivers stunning image depth, and dramatic 3D realism. Unlike cumbersome, low-resolution, head-mounted VR displays, SimulEyes eyewear operates with the users existing high-resolution computer display, resulting in far superior image quality with an unobstructed view of the outside world. SimulEyes works by continuously transmitting separate images to the left and right eyes.  This creates the illusion that on-screen objects have realistic presence in the users physical environment.  By providing this added dimension, the gaming experience becomes more intuitive, allows for faster reactions and improves hand-eye coordination.

"Compatible software is also rapidly arriving on the scene," said Seltzer.  "Were helping coordinate development efforts between these silicon vendors and the 750 software manufacturers that belong to the SimulEyes software developer program.  With such a large and concentrated effort on the hardware, software and 3D viewing fronts, it wont be very long before nearly every new PC is equipped with this technology."

StereoGraphics Corp. was founded in 1980 to provide a variety of technologies that enable the realistic viewing of three-dimensional video and computer images. StereoGraphics technology utilizes stereoscopic human depth-perception to deliver natural looking 3D in high-resolution for a variety of professional workstation and consumer applications. CrystalEyes, StereoGraphics flagship product, has an installed base of over 30,000 users in scientific visualization, GIS/mapping, molecular modeling, CAD/CAM, and commercial presentation.  With SimulEyes, StereoGraphics offers affordable 3D eyewear for the PC gaming and multimedia markets.  StereoGraphics' address is 2171 E. Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, CA., 94901.

 

StereoGraphics and CrystalEyes are registered trademarks, and SimulEyes VR is a trademark of StereoGraphics Corporation.  All other names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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