MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RNIN), a Minneapolis-based worldwide digital signage provider, today announced that it has expanded the capabilities and functionality of the RoninCast(r) digital signage software platform to present and control content on the Philips 3D displays.

“Philips 3D displays enable marketers to enchant and engage their customers and strengthen their brand while communicating relevant messaging,” says Jos Swillens, CEO of Philips 3D Solutions. “Brands are always looking for innovative tools to differentiate themselves and their messaging in the market. Philips 3D displays allow for this high impact messaging in 3D.”

RoninCast(r) digital signage software now enables clients to present playlists as 2D content and seamlessly present out-of-screen 3D effects that fascinate viewers and hold their attention for a longer period of time using the Philips 3D technology and the 2D-plus-Depth format applied in their 3D displays. No special glasses are needed to view the 3D content and customers find the experience amazing and entertaining.

“We are pleased to see the RoninCast(r) platform expanded to present and control content on the Phillips 3D Displays,” said Jeffrey Mack, chairman, president and CEO of Wireless Ronin Technologies. “Wireless Ronin will demonstrate this fascinating 3D display at the Wireless Ronin Technologies booth number 201 at the Digital Signage Expo East, Pennsylvania Convention Center, September 17th and 18th in Philadelphia, PA.”

About Wireless Ronin Technologies

Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc. (www.wirelessronin.com) is the developer of RoninCast(r) digital signage, a complete software solution designed to address the evolving digital signage marketplace. RoninCast digital signage enables clients to manage a digital signage network from one central location. The software suite facilitates customized distribution with network management, playlist creation and scheduling, and database integration. Wireless Ronin offers an array of services to support RoninCast software including consulting, creative development, project management, installation, hosting and training. The Company’s common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “RNIN”.

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CONTACT: Wireless Ronin Technologies, Inc.
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Holly Heitkamp, Marketing Specialist
(952) 564-3560
hheitkamp@wirelessronin.com

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At first i would to say that i think HoloTV will arrive within 3 - 5 years or so…

Virgin’s Richard Branson

Also this:- Philips WOW 42 Inch 3D Display - WOWvx Technology
Philips 3D Solutions offers a 42-Inch autostereoscopic 3D display family, for professional applications, that provide today’s best 3D viewing experiences by using WOWvx technologies. The slanted multi-view lenticular lens technology affords full brightness and full contrast and allows multiple users to view 3D content at the same time, within a large comfort zone. Moreover a true colour representation is ensured by the lenticular lens technology.

The display is based on a high definition panel and thus enables great picture quality in 2D and 3D mode. Integrated advanced display signal-processing offers content creators and end-users full control over the quality and depth-effect characteristics of the picture. Furthermore, a flexible 3D data format, in the form of 2D-plus-depth, allows easy creation or adaptation of applications and content for the display.

The 42-3D6W01 WOW type includes a news lens design based to enable even more exciting out-of-screen experiences.

3D System Solution
The displays can be applied in a broad range of applications, since it can be operated in both 2D and 3D mode. The system solution is designed for maximum reuse of content/concepts from the 2D world. The key enabler for this is the flexible 2D-plus-depth format, that allows decoupling of content creation and content visualisation. This allows applications where different 3D display screen sizes and designs can be applied in the same system. The 3D display selects the best way to visualise the 3D content.

3D Content Visualisation
The 2D-plus-depth format is compatible with existing compression tools, where the additional bandwidth of the depth is small. The 3DS Media Player is provided with a 3D display to show the 3D content. The actual 3D content can be created via a plug-in available for popular 3D animation software packages, that allows existing and new content to be exported in this format.

There are many Digital Signage or Narrow casting software solutions in which the 3DS Media Player can be integrated easily. However, for smaller system the 3DS Media Sequencer available offers a way to create XML based play lists that can be supported with an HTML based user interface design for infotainment applications.

In addition to real-time and offline content creation tools, are are also many applications that operate on a 3D dataset. Most of these applications, such as games, design, etc, use the OpenGL or DirectX API. The OpenGL WOWvx Visualiser and OpenGL WOWvx Control support real-time extraction and useage of the depth information and thus real-time visualisation on the 3D Display.

Price: £7,299.00 (GBP)
All prices Exclude VAT & Delivery

* Technical Specifications
*
* Multiview Lenticular Display
* Autostereoscopic 3D Display: 9 view
* 3D Technology: fixed lenticular
* Optimal Viewing Distance: 3 meters
* 3D Perception: wide comfort zone
* Image Diameter: 42 inch (107cm)
* Resolution:1,920×1,080 x RGB (HD)
* Aspect Ratio: 16:9
* Display Colours: 16.7M Colours
* Brightness: 460 cd/m2
* Contrast: 1000:1
* Response Time: 8ms
* Input Format: 2D-plus-depth in 3D mode
* Front Screen Protection: Protective Sheet
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* Connectivity
* Video Input:
* - DVI-D Single link
* - 60hz, 1,920 x 1080p
* Monitor Control via DDC/CI channel
* Power Supply: 120v 60hz, 230v 50hz
* Power Consumption:
* - Normal Operation: 230W
* - Standby: 2.5W
* AC Switch
* LED Indicator: Power on and standby
*
* Physical Characteristics
* Dimensions(mm): 1017(W)x610(h)x128(D)
* Weight excluding table stand:
* - 42-3D6C01: 26.5kg
* - 42-3D6W01: 29.4kg
* Mounting: Vesa
* Includes: table stand, power and cable

* Convenience Features
* Universal Power Supply
* Table Stand
* Wall Mounting Option
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* Advanced Display Signal Processing
* Integrated 2D/3D display processing hardware
* 3D data interface
* 2D-plus-depth converted to 9 different views and interwoven into a 3D image
* Rendering algorithm is tuned for lenticular optical behavior
* Two Modes:
* - 3D rendering mode
* - 2D mode with picture quality improvement
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* Display Control Tool
* The Display Control Tool, running on the PC offers real-time control of the following monitor functions:
* WOW offset
* WOW Range
* Contrast
* Brightness
* Visualisation Parameters
* - Smooth or RAW visualisation
* - Clear edge
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* 3DS Media Player
* The 3DS Media Player is an application to play 3D video clips in the 2D-plus-depth format on a PC. The 3DS Media Player ensures the the monitor switches to 3D mode with the appropriate settings.

Ouch! Nearly 8 grand for this?? cost enough to get a medium hatchback car!