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Dimenco showcases best in class real-time conversion for non-glasses 3D displays
Dimenco enables 3D Stereo and 2D content for non-glasses 3D displays
Unique algorithms transfer 3D Stereo and regular 2D content into a stunning 3D experience without the need for special glasses.
Eindhoven the Netherlands, 9th of January 2012: Dimenco, the leading technology company in the field of auto-stereoscopic displays – non-glasses 3D displays, announced today that it will present its new Dimenco Rendering Core Premium for non-glasses 3D displays at CES 2012, January 9, at the Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas.
Until now, auto-stereoscopic (no glasses 3D) displays were depending on specially prepared content and would be mainly used in professional industries, such as advertising, visualization, and interactive applications. The reason for this is all non-glasses multi-view 3D displays are dependent on multiple views, ranging from 5 to 28 view points, instead of a single (2D) or stereo (3D with glasses) view.
Dimenco Rendering Core
Last year Dimenco previously introduced its Dimenco Rendering Core, which works with the Dimenco interface format (2D+Z) giving both content creators and end-users full real-time control of the viewing characteristics (amount of depth, viewing distance, offset) and simplicity of content creation. For this reason this Rendering Core was chosen by the Philips Signage Division (MMD) in 2011 to integrate in their 3D displays without glasses.
This year Dimenco introduces the Dimenco Rendering Core Premium, which now enables the conversion of single (2D) and stereo (3D with glasses) content to play on auto-stereoscopic (non-glasses 3D) displays that have this Core integrated. “a consumer would never accept that it cannot experience its existing 3D content on a non-glasses 3D display” says Pieter de Jong co-founder and project manager real-time conversion of Dimenco. “we have seen that technology must be simple, understandable and have stunning quality, our real-time conversion is the logical and best solution for this”.
The stunning quality of the Dimenco Rendering Core has also already been acknowledged by the Philips Signage Division (MMD). The Dimenco Rendering Core will be integrated within all Philips Commercial Signage 42” and 55” non-glasses 3D displays and can be enabled via a special software
tool for E299,. Dimenco is further open to offer its Rendering Core as Chipset or IP-core to other display manufacturers that are interested.
About Dimenco
Dimenco is an independent company, which was founded in 2010 by a group of ambitious people that all share the same passion for 3D technology. The company offers end-to-end 3D solutions which includes 3D displays, components, rendering solutions, software and 3D post-production services, including content conversion and depth enhancement. Furthermore, they provide consultancy services to several leading industry players. Dimenco acquired a 3D technology license from Philips, enabling them to commercially use and further develop this technology. More information can be found at: www.dimenco.eu
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Dimenco De Run 4281
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The Netherlands.
Ph. +31 6 343 20 600.
maarten@dimenco.eu.
http://www.dimenco.eu.
Dec 19
42″ 3D display selected as finalist in the 2012 Technology InAVation Awards
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Our 42” 3D Display – BDL4251VS has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 Technology InAVation Awards.
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Please vote and distribute the following link: http://www.inavationawardsonthenet.net/technologyvoting.aspx to choose for the BDL4251VS as most innovative product in the market!!
Oct 18
Dimenco will be present at the Flat Panel Displays convention in Yokohama. Dimenco will demonstrate at the Philips booth (4601) an overview of its newest products. Are you interested to meet Dimenco at FPD please send an email to info@dimenco.eu
Sep 2
Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 2 Sep 2011
Philips has shown off the latest iteration of its in development glasses-free 3D TV at IFA 2011 to much praise
Whilst Toshiba officially launched the world’s first consumer available glasses-free 3D television set at IFA 2011 yesterday, Philips is still honing its already appealing extra-dimensional anti-specs offering.
Although currently unavailable for purchase, Philips’ glasses-free 3D TV is hugely impressive with its no glasses approach to extra-dimension broadcasting one of the best on display at the Berlin-based tech show.
Less impactful than its active and passive glasses touting counterparts, the 3D elements of the specs-free offering are more subtle, almost understated, yet make a noticeable impression and add to content narrative and image effect in a less obtrusive way to some 3D sets.
Despite hosting the currently unproved glasses-free 3D technology Philips has managed to maintain its high image quality with colours still vibrant, covering off a deep spectrum of intricate hues and, given the right viewing angle, boasting crisp, sharp edges even on moving content.
The major downfall of glasses-free 3D at present is the minimalist sweet spot. When positioned directly centred in front of the screen 3D content emerges in a natural, appealing manner. Move fractionally out of this perfect line of sight, however, and the extra-dimensional effects become less effective with blurred edges.
On first impressions Philips’ glasses-free 3D TV feels less strenuous on your eyes than active and passive units although the effect it has over continued and prolonged use is currently unknown.
Whilst Toshiba looks to create a secondary market from an already stuttering 3D scene, Philips’ constantly progressing glasses-free option will no doubt be one to watch out for entering the market as a potential leader of the second, more established, generation.
Sep 2
Hands on: Toshiba 55ZL2 review IFA 2011: The UK’s first glasses-free 3D TV goes on display
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By James Rivington
The Toshiba 55ZL2: could do better
If you’re looking to buy a top-of-the-line 3D TV this Christmas, we have to say that from our showfloor look at the set today at IFA 2011 the Toshiba 55ZL2 is probably not the TV you’re looking for.
It’s the UK’s first glasses-free 3D TV, and the specsheet is certainly impressive: glasses-free 3D on a 55-inch LCD panel with a resolution of 3840×2160… so what’s not to like?
The problem we found is that the 3D effect is so minimal as to be almost unnoticeable. We weren’t hugely impressed with Toshiba’s glasses-free prototypes when we saw them at CES, but we were expecting a lot more from the final product.
Admittedly, we were viewing the 55ZL2 on the Toshiba stand rather than in a living room set-up, and we hope that it will fare better when we get one in for a full review, but for now it seems a bit of a let down.
Indeed, the updated Philips glasses-free prototype which is on display at its stand at IFA is far and away more impressive, despite not being a finished product.
At this stage, we can’t think of a many positive things to say about this TV, although 2D performance did look decent. The 3D picture was sub-full HD, too, despite the high resolution of the panel. This is because the lenticular lenses filter the light into nine different sweet spots, diluting the resolution in the process.
Often, the 3D had so little depth to it that we struggled to work out whether what we were watching was 3D or not. Several demos and trailers rolled by without any jaw-dropping depth or eye-popping surprises.
Of course, we’ll give this telly a proper chance when the review samples roll in in December with a full, in-depth Toshiba 55ZL2 review, so we won’t deliver a final verdict just yet. But if you’re planning a big purchase before 2011 is out, we worry that this TV might not be the answer to your 3D dreams.
Sep 2
Accenture Innovation Awards Concept van de Week – Dimenco: driedimensionaal kijkgenot zonder bril
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Tv-kijken in 3D zonder daarvoor zo’n suffe speciale 3D-bril op te hoeven? Het kan met non-glasses 3D van Dimenco. Momenteel nog vooral interessant voor promotionele doeleinden: producten, diensten en brands in drie dimensies aanprijzen is verrassender en daarmee effectiever dan wanneer alleen de gebruikelijke twee dimensies benut worden. En dat toeschouwers daarbij geen 3D-bril nodig hebben – dat brengt de consumentenmarkt dichterbij.
Partnerschap met Philips
Dimenco is een spin-off van Philips. Bas, Jan, Pieter en Maarten hebben het bedrijf samen opgericht. Zij werkten daarvoor bij een Philips-initiatief dat zich richtte op 3D-technologie. Door een combinatie van andere strategievoering en de economische crisis werd die onderneming in 2009 gestaakt. “Ondanks dat 3D nog geen hot topic was op dat moment, zagen wij er in de toekomst brood in. We besloten toen om het samen voort te zetten”, vertelt directeur Maarten Tobias. “Het partnerschap met Philips is altijd blijven bestaan.”
Lenticulaire structuur
Maar wat is het geheim van de smid? Hoe komt het 3D-beeld tot stand zonder bril? Maarten legt uit: “Het concept werkt met auto-stereoscopische beeldschermtechnologie. Je kent vast wel van die kaartjes, die je als je ze beweegt een driedimensionale ervaring geven. Simpel gezegd plakken wij deze lenticulaire structuur op een lcd-paneel. Vervolgens krijg je met imageprocessing 3D-beelden. Je ziet dat ons concept uitgaat van een optische structuur die ervoor zorgt dat je een linker- en rechterplaatje in je oog krijgt.”
Switchable lens
Hoewel Dimenco een aantal kleine concurrenten heeft, ligt het bedrijf voor. “De industrie ziet ons als een van de leidende partijen in de markt. Qua kennis en ontwikkeling op het gebied van 3D-technologie hebben we zeker een voorsprong”, licht Maarten toe. Een goed voorbeeld daarvan is de ontwikkeling van de switchable 3D-lens. die kun je met behulp van een additionele lcd-laag aan- of uitzetten. De lens werkt als een schakelaar die het mogelijk maakt om in volledige resolutie 2D te kijken, of in 3D – en dan zonder 3D-bril.
Zakelijke markt
Voor de doorontwikkeling van de 3D-displaytechnologie richt Dimenco zich voornamelijk op de Aziatische markt. Voor de productverkoop ligt de focus vooral op Europa, Noord-Amerika en Azië. Door het partnerschap worden de 3D-displays op dit moment verkocht als Philips-merk. Daarom is Dimenco Displays opgericht naast Dimenco, het richt zich op de marketing en sales van de 3D-displays en ondersteunt Philips in het op de markt plaatsen van onze producten. Maarten: “Ons doel is om onze producten ook via andere partijen aan te bieden. We zijn daarover met diverse partijen in gesprek. Op dit moment onderzoeken we of we de productie van de schermen kunnen opzetten in Azië.”
Consumentenmarkt
Op dit moment worden de 3D-schermen nog niet verkocht aan particulieren. Maarten: “De prijs is nog een uitdaging. Ik zie het wel gebeuren dat binnen ongeveer een jaar de 3D-displaytechnologie beschikbaar is voor het premium particuliere segment.”
Accenture organiseert in 2011 voor de vijfde keer de Innovation Awards voor de Media, Communications & High Tech-sector. 589 nieuwe, innovatieve, veelbelovende concepten hebben zich dit jaar ingeschreven. Elke week bespreek ik op Molblog een opvallend concept dat zich heeft ingeschreven. Of deze kanshebber werkelijk de Blauwe Tulp in de wacht weet te slepen, is uiteraard aan de jury. Naast media-, communicatie- en hightechconcepten is het dit jaar voor het eerste mogelijk in vier andere sectoren in te schrijven. De prijsuitreiking vindt in november plaats op het Accenture Innovation Event. Kijk voor meer informatie op de site.
Aug 29
The leading CE-show in Europe, IFA in Berlin will show many 3D auto-stereoscopic displays and as you will understand Dimenco will be present in many ways. Don’t be to suprised when you see 3D non-glasses displays at some prominent TV brands.
If you would like an appointment with us during IFA, please contact us at info@dimenco.eu.
Aug 29
DepthGate software converts 3D glasses (L&R stereo) video content into glasses-free 3D format (2D+Depth and N-View). The program automatically corrects color and aligns input video for both 3D glasses and glasses-free output formats. DepthGate supports common compression standards and file formats such as WMV, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 and AVC.
See our software page for download links.
Jul 27
Check out the Accenture website and all companies that are selected for the Accenture Innovation Awards. Of course the leading non-glasses 3D company in the world has to be part of this…