FREE 3D Models
http://www.socaltech.com/fullstory/0008939.html
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/abox/article_1287471.php
Friday, May 4, 2007
EON Reality Inc., an Irvine-based firm developing 3D software technology, recently showed EON Human, a fascinating software technology which takes a single photograph and automatically creates a virtual 3D face, at the Intel Developer Forum. The technology allows photo-realistic, virtual avatars to be created almost immediately from a picture. The product is just one of a very broad set of 3D software the firm offers, ranging from software for simulating products, to technology licensed through Microsoft's IP Ventures group. We spoke with Dan Lejeskar, Chairman of Eon Reality, about the firm's technology, how it is being used for creating interactive 3D environments, as well as more about the company's EON Human product. social TECH's Ben Kuo conducted the interview.
For those who aren't familiar with EON Reality, what does your company software do?
Dan Lejerskar: Basically, what we do as a company, is we bring products to life. We create the ability for products to be interactive and 3D, where you can see them, and try them without having a product physically in front of you. This capability is predominately for sales and marketing, but can also be used for training, support, and maintenance.
Who uses the software, and who are your customers?
Dan Lejerskar: There are two markets for us--the traditional market for us where we have our predominant revenue streams from today, and new exciting markets in the consumer area for the future. If you look at where our present revenue comes from, it is from companies that have complex products, and where you need to see, try, and demonstrate big ticket items. That is focused on aerospace, defense, industrial, and medical.
How is this different from CAD, and what's special about your technology?
Dan Lejerskar: The key is, if you compare us with CAD, is that you have a highly realistic experience. It's almost like a photo realistic experience--it's not animation, it's a real time interactive experience, where the product behaves like a real product. For example, if you're looking at a printer, you can push a button, and it will respond like a real printer. It's a simulation of a real product. In CAD, you only get a wire frame or shaded version, or at most an animated version of the product. The second part, is not only do we have the physics, but we can handle publishing of this environment in everything from an Internet environment to a high level experience such as a holographic or immersive display. You can hold a product as if it really does exist.
I see that you have some licensed technology from Microsoft, what can you tell us about that relationship?
Dan Lejerskar: At EON Reality, part of our mantra is to create it once, and publish it many times. When I was referring to holographic screens earlier, I was talking about the range of screens you can publish to. One of them is a small-sized product, called touchlight, which was originally developed at Microsoft to allow you to manipulate objects in a 2D environment with your bare hands. The inventor is a gentleman named Andy Wilson, and Andy had developed this for 2D, but hadn't found a good home for this at Microsoft. They contact us, because we work in 3D, and it made full sense to have this in 3D so you can grab an object. We merged their technology with ours in 3D, and created EON Touchlight. That product we launched last year, and has been very successful. I do need to underline that although that's a very successful product, it's just one of a dozen different display technologies that we utilize.
Tell me a little bit about these new consumer products you mention?
Dan Lejerskar: Historically, we have not had consumer products, and if you look at our revenues you can see very little from the area. However, recently we have secured some interesting projects within what I would call rich media publishing -- content we use in the high end, but for the Internet. As part of this, under an umbrella we call EON Experience, we create high quality interactive 3D experiences online. We launched the first part of a project we have been working on for the last 2 years last week, EON Human. EON Human allows you to take a single picture of a person, and convert that into a 3D model of that person's head, which is very detailed--70,000 to 80,000 polygons. If you are familiar with Second Life and avatars, in most cases you don't look like the person you are, and it's not easy to create a user-generated 3D model. EON Human is the first step to doing that.
Is this available to anyone, or is this going to show up through licensing?
Dan Lejerskar: A week and a half ago we launched it with Intel at the Intel Development Forum, with their Ultra Mobile PC. Intel was trying to find a hot button for the product. Obviously, with a ultra mobile PC you can do much more because of the computing power, but how will you benefit from that power? They though that the ability to create a 3D photo in 80 seconds would be a hot button for the product, and we've gotten tremendous feedback from that. Our strategy is of course to license it. We have significant interest from the OEMs for Intel, to install a version of EON Human to help sell 10 million units in the next 18-30 months. The other opportunity is more interesting, and we're talking with some of the suppliers, such as the SK Telecoms and MySpaces of the world, to create a richer experience in their environments for socializing. For example, scanning a face in would be free, but allowing for beautification and creating talking heads for a fee.
How much processing power is required to use your software?
Dan Lejerskar: The core technology is equivalent, whether you work on a laptop or a large powerful computer. Everything runs on a laptop today, but you can also publish to a much higher end environment. That's part of the uniqueness. Five to seven years ago, there were products on the web, and there was high end technology, but you couldn't really communicate with each other. You couldn't create it once, and publish it many times. Boeing, for example, will want to use a 3D model at a tradeshow, on a laptop for sales people, and also on the web.
That's interesting, thanks for telling us about your technology. It seems like there's a lot of interest now in 3D.
Dan Lejerskar: "I've been in eighteen years in this industry, and have gone through ups and downs, and right now it's almost like a 3D tsunami. It's the reverse of what people used to experience--four years ago, we had to evangelize 3D, but now, we have people coming to us because they want it. I don't know why people are craving the 3D experience now, but they are"
posted on Friday, May 4, 2007
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Eon reality Videos
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Eon Reality Touchlight
01:43
Touchlight is a technology that Eon Reality licensed from Microsoft that permits gesture based control of EON's 3D visualizations. More info at www.HumanProductivityLab.com
Tags:3D Virtual Reality VirtualReality Touchlight Microsoft HPL HCI touch EON EONReality
Added: 8 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: HSL
Views: 6,917
12 ratings
Engine Assembly
01:02
Here EON Reality shows off by providing a fun way to ensure learning to visually identify each part of a device for various equipment. Using EON Professionals new physics engine it is possible to assemble and disassemble any 3D assembly.
Tags:Eon Reality software Manufacture educational configuration instructional assembly
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 317
EON Holographic I
02:43
This is a holographic display that provided floating 3D images in space combined with real objects often defined as mixed reality or augmented reality.
Tags:Holographic Image Augmented reality Star trek Immersive Display Virtual Mixed Reality
Added: 4 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 6,672
3 ratings
3D Interactive Digital Constortium
04:07
NVIDA, MicroSoft, Christie Digital, HP and EON Reality create a consortium for the creation of Interactive 3D, Virtual Reality and Visual PLM
Tags:Virtual Reality 3D Interactive Holographic
Added: 5 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: seano1299
Views: 468
2 ratings
Virtual Anatomy Study
01:33
Studying the brain or anatomy is much more interesting and fun using the 3D interactive applications designed with EON Professional. Tour and interact with parts of the human body or brain for greater understanding and retention.
Tags:EON Reality Software Virtual Science Medical 3D display Anatomy study
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 276
Lufthansa Aircraft
01:31
The aerospace market benefits significantly from EON's photorealistic interactive applications. The business aviation community can by using EON based applications better communicate design concepts and various layout options. Special featu The aerospace market benefits significantly from EON's photorealistic interactive applications. The business aviation community can by using EON based applications better communicate design concepts and various layout options. Special features, options and functionality can easily be visualized on demand and market and financial risks can be drastically reduced. A potential buyer can design his/her own interior and exterior pre-the-purchase and configure the plane of their dreams. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Aircraft EON Reality software aviation design walk-through virtual tours
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 238
Portuguese Castle
01:01
Take a virtual tour of this real Portuguese town and walk around the town and make sure to take a visit on the hill. Courtesy of: SIQuant and INESC-ID were responsible for developing the application development and Caixa D'Imagens was respo Take a virtual tour of this real Portuguese town and walk around the town and make sure to take a visit on the hill. Courtesy of: SIQuant and INESC-ID were responsible for developing the application development and Caixa D'Imagens was responsible for creating the 3D models. The Serra de Estrella Virtual Reality System(SRV-SE) consists on an innovative and dynamic project that results from the collaboration of several entities, using the highest and most recent 3D and Virtual Reality Technologies. The system was developed for Seia Municipality to be part of the Interpretation Centre(CISE) of this important natural area. SRV-SE is an important example of the usage of geographical information and virtual reality technologies in the development of modern tourist applicaitons. Virtual Reality is a technology capable of bypass several limitations that characterize other information means by deluding the senses through a group of sensations like vision, hearing and movement, carrying the person inside a virtual "world, space". ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Virtual tourism
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 32
The Solar System
01:27
See all the planets in our solar system and fly inside a comet.
Tags:EON Reality Software Virtual Science 3D planets comets astronomy
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 645
Lexmark
00:58
Lexmark selected EON technology to develop a pilot sales force application that shorten the sales cycle and improve customer satisfaction.
Traditionally our sales force has to bring the products to the customers location in order to demonst Lexmark selected EON technology to develop a pilot sales force application that shorten the sales cycle and improve customer satisfaction.
Traditionally our sales force has to bring the products to the customers location in order to demonstrate key features & product benefits. This is a difficult and time-consuming task especially for our larger printers. With EON's technology we are now able to conduct a sales demonstration, painlessly and quickly just by digitally demonstrating the product on a laptop. It is like having the product in front of the customer and our best sales person on the side to provide guidance. Sales representatives can provide a consistent and compelling sales presentation and cover more prospects in the same time. This leads to shorter sales cycles and increase sales," said Paul R. Wilson Corporate Director and Global e-Business Manager at Lexmark International. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Interactive 3D Printer Demonstration Configuration Internet Digital products EON Reality
Added: 3 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 188
King Tut's tomb
00:43
Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into King Tut's Tomb! This Museum is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colo Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into King Tut's Tomb! This Museum is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colors and metallic detail. Warm glows and soft shadows flow on the walls and floors, add realistic reflections and you are there! Let EON help you deliver your viewers the world! ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Culture Museum presentations marketing virtual tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 72
Photorealistic interactive applications
01:02
EON provides scalable and affordable simulation and training for the defense industry and homeland security by combining the EONs leading interactive 3D software products with validated solutions from experienced defense partners.
Tags:EON Reality software Defense Military
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 63
Museum
00:38
Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into a virtual museum! Created for a Canadian Museum, one version of this 'trip to the past' is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into a virtual museum! Created for a Canadian Museum, one version of this 'trip to the past' is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colors and metallic detail. Warm glows and soft shadows flow on the walls and floors, add realistic reflections and you are there! Let EON help you deliver your viewers the world! ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Virtual tour EON Reality software self navigation interactive museums
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 19
Interactive Medical Human
00:48
Based on the successful implementation of EON's medical sales application, we can increase your sales and create a compelling and informative customer experience. The primary purpose of the interactive sales solution is to provide an effect Based on the successful implementation of EON's medical sales application, we can increase your sales and create a compelling and informative customer experience. The primary purpose of the interactive sales solution is to provide an effective sales assistant. EON's award winning Sales Assistant tool is providing sales personnel with a consistent approach, better product knowledge and understanding and higher closing performance. With the visual configuration and demonstration features they can better articulate the genuine value of the product. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Science EON Reality software Medical presentations sales assistant
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 117
Bechtel Virtual Airport
01:05
Airport with people walking around showing a new design of a new not yet built airport.
Courtesy of: Bechtel
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Airport Virtual Tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 55
Boat
02:09
Take a guided tour of this boat built by the Swedish Marine about one century ago.
Tags:EON Reality software Virtual tour boat marine
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 21
EON Touchlight
00:22
EON Touchlight is a new revolutionary bare-hand 3D interaction virtual reality display system.
Tags:Interactive 3D Virtual Reality Holographic Immersive Displays
Added: 4 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 1,431
Interactive Italian Room
00:30
EON's new technology and fact-based interactive Product Content Management strategy is driving higher value and some surprising results for many furniture manufacturers and retail players. Using EON's solution retailers and manufacturers ha EON's new technology and fact-based interactive Product Content Management strategy is driving higher value and some surprising results for many furniture manufacturers and retail players. Using EON's solution retailers and manufacturers have been able to increase sales per sq ft, show all products not available in store and reduce inventory cost.
Interact and see the room in three different designs and lights. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Virtual Tour 3D interactive
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 55
Korean Museum
00:53
The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, capitvating and memorable visual presentation experiences. You don't even have to visit the real museum, just go online and take a virtural tour in thei The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, capitvating and memorable visual presentation experiences. You don't even have to visit the real museum, just go online and take a virtural tour in theis Korean Museum. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Culture Museum presentations marketing virtual tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 22
Taiwanese Students
01:36
The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, captivating and memorable visual presentation experiences.
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Virtual Tour 3D interactive Culture
Added: 4 weeks ago in Category: Entertainment
From: EonReality
Views: 6
EON Touchlight - Minority Report
01:43
Very Cool Technology. Looks like Minority Report is already a reality
Tags:displays minority report 3d Interactive floating technology
Added: 7 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: djc998
Views: 13,568
Eon Reality Touchlight
01:43
Touchlight is a technology that Eon Reality licensed from Microsoft that permits gesture based control of EON's 3D visualizations. More info at www.HumanProductivityLab.com
Tags:3D Virtual Reality VirtualReality Touchlight Microsoft HPL HCI touch EON EONReality
Added: 8 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: HSL
Views: 6,917
12 ratings
Engine Assembly
01:02
Here EON Reality shows off by providing a fun way to ensure learning to visually identify each part of a device for various equipment. Using EON Professionals new physics engine it is possible to assemble and disassemble any 3D assembly.
Tags:Eon Reality software Manufacture educational configuration instructional assembly
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 317
EON Holographic I
02:43
This is a holographic display that provided floating 3D images in space combined with real objects often defined as mixed reality or augmented reality.
Tags:Holographic Image Augmented reality Star trek Immersive Display Virtual Mixed Reality
Added: 4 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 6,672
3 ratings
3D Interactive Digital Constortium
04:07
NVIDA, MicroSoft, Christie Digital, HP and EON Reality create a consortium for the creation of Interactive 3D, Virtual Reality and Visual PLM
Tags:Virtual Reality 3D Interactive Holographic
Added: 5 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: seano1299
Views: 468
2 ratings
Virtual Anatomy Study
01:33
Studying the brain or anatomy is much more interesting and fun using the 3D interactive applications designed with EON Professional. Tour and interact with parts of the human body or brain for greater understanding and retention.
Tags:EON Reality Software Virtual Science Medical 3D display Anatomy study
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 276
Lufthansa Aircraft
01:31
The aerospace market benefits significantly from EON's photorealistic interactive applications. The business aviation community can by using EON based applications better communicate design concepts and various layout options. Special featu The aerospace market benefits significantly from EON's photorealistic interactive applications. The business aviation community can by using EON based applications better communicate design concepts and various layout options. Special features, options and functionality can easily be visualized on demand and market and financial risks can be drastically reduced. A potential buyer can design his/her own interior and exterior pre-the-purchase and configure the plane of their dreams. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Aircraft EON Reality software aviation design walk-through virtual tours
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 238
Portuguese Castle
01:01
Take a virtual tour of this real Portuguese town and walk around the town and make sure to take a visit on the hill. Courtesy of: SIQuant and INESC-ID were responsible for developing the application development and Caixa D'Imagens was respo Take a virtual tour of this real Portuguese town and walk around the town and make sure to take a visit on the hill. Courtesy of: SIQuant and INESC-ID were responsible for developing the application development and Caixa D'Imagens was responsible for creating the 3D models. The Serra de Estrella Virtual Reality System(SRV-SE) consists on an innovative and dynamic project that results from the collaboration of several entities, using the highest and most recent 3D and Virtual Reality Technologies. The system was developed for Seia Municipality to be part of the Interpretation Centre(CISE) of this important natural area. SRV-SE is an important example of the usage of geographical information and virtual reality technologies in the development of modern tourist applicaitons. Virtual Reality is a technology capable of bypass several limitations that characterize other information means by deluding the senses through a group of sensations like vision, hearing and movement, carrying the person inside a virtual "world, space". ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Virtual tourism
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 32
The Solar System
01:27
See all the planets in our solar system and fly inside a comet.
Tags:EON Reality Software Virtual Science 3D planets comets astronomy
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 645
Lexmark
00:58
Lexmark selected EON technology to develop a pilot sales force application that shorten the sales cycle and improve customer satisfaction.
Traditionally our sales force has to bring the products to the customers location in order to demonst Lexmark selected EON technology to develop a pilot sales force application that shorten the sales cycle and improve customer satisfaction.
Traditionally our sales force has to bring the products to the customers location in order to demonstrate key features & product benefits. This is a difficult and time-consuming task especially for our larger printers. With EON's technology we are now able to conduct a sales demonstration, painlessly and quickly just by digitally demonstrating the product on a laptop. It is like having the product in front of the customer and our best sales person on the side to provide guidance. Sales representatives can provide a consistent and compelling sales presentation and cover more prospects in the same time. This leads to shorter sales cycles and increase sales," said Paul R. Wilson Corporate Director and Global e-Business Manager at Lexmark International. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Interactive 3D Printer Demonstration Configuration Internet Digital products EON Reality
Added: 3 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 188
King Tut's tomb
00:43
Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into King Tut's Tomb! This Museum is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colo Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into King Tut's Tomb! This Museum is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colors and metallic detail. Warm glows and soft shadows flow on the walls and floors, add realistic reflections and you are there! Let EON help you deliver your viewers the world! ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Culture Museum presentations marketing virtual tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 72
Photorealistic interactive applications
01:02
EON provides scalable and affordable simulation and training for the defense industry and homeland security by combining the EONs leading interactive 3D software products with validated solutions from experienced defense partners.
Tags:EON Reality software Defense Military
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 63
Museum
00:38
Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into a virtual museum! Created for a Canadian Museum, one version of this 'trip to the past' is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation Imagine having the ability to go anywhere in the world. EON immerses you into a virtual museum! Created for a Canadian Museum, one version of this 'trip to the past' is chock full of multimedia enabling interactivity through self navigation or a virtual tour, enhancing the experience with rich colors and metallic detail. Warm glows and soft shadows flow on the walls and floors, add realistic reflections and you are there! Let EON help you deliver your viewers the world! ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Virtual tour EON Reality software self navigation interactive museums
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 19
Interactive Medical Human
00:48
Based on the successful implementation of EON's medical sales application, we can increase your sales and create a compelling and informative customer experience. The primary purpose of the interactive sales solution is to provide an effect Based on the successful implementation of EON's medical sales application, we can increase your sales and create a compelling and informative customer experience. The primary purpose of the interactive sales solution is to provide an effective sales assistant. EON's award winning Sales Assistant tool is providing sales personnel with a consistent approach, better product knowledge and understanding and higher closing performance. With the visual configuration and demonstration features they can better articulate the genuine value of the product. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:Science EON Reality software Medical presentations sales assistant
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 117
Bechtel Virtual Airport
01:05
Airport with people walking around showing a new design of a new not yet built airport.
Courtesy of: Bechtel
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Airport Virtual Tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 55
Boat
02:09
Take a guided tour of this boat built by the Swedish Marine about one century ago.
Tags:EON Reality software Virtual tour boat marine
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 21
EON Touchlight
00:22
EON Touchlight is a new revolutionary bare-hand 3D interaction virtual reality display system.
Tags:Interactive 3D Virtual Reality Holographic Immersive Displays
Added: 4 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 1,431
Interactive Italian Room
00:30
EON's new technology and fact-based interactive Product Content Management strategy is driving higher value and some surprising results for many furniture manufacturers and retail players. Using EON's solution retailers and manufacturers ha EON's new technology and fact-based interactive Product Content Management strategy is driving higher value and some surprising results for many furniture manufacturers and retail players. Using EON's solution retailers and manufacturers have been able to increase sales per sq ft, show all products not available in store and reduce inventory cost.
Interact and see the room in three different designs and lights. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Virtual Tour 3D interactive
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 55
Korean Museum
00:53
The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, capitvating and memorable visual presentation experiences. You don't even have to visit the real museum, just go online and take a virtural tour in thei The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, capitvating and memorable visual presentation experiences. You don't even have to visit the real museum, just go online and take a virtural tour in theis Korean Museum. ( more ) ( less )
Tags:EON Reality software Culture Museum presentations marketing virtual tour
Added: 1 month ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: EonReality
Views: 22
Taiwanese Students
01:36
The primary purpose of EON's Cultural Heritage VR applications is to provide effective, captivating and memorable visual presentation experiences.
Tags:EON Reality software Architecture Virtual Tour 3D interactive Culture
Added: 4 weeks ago in Category: Entertainment
From: EonReality
Views: 6
EON Touchlight - Minority Report
01:43
Very Cool Technology. Looks like Minority Report is already a reality
Tags:displays minority report 3d Interactive floating technology
Added: 7 months ago in Category: Howto & DIY
From: djc998
Views: 13,568
Framgång kräver mod och lyhördhet
När Chalmersska Ingenjörsföreningen kallade, ställde två av näringslivets ”hetaste” ledare upp.
http://www.chalmers.se/HyperText/MagasinChalmers/Magasin298/dahlen.html
Den ene är chef för ett av landets mest dominerande koncerner, den andre för ett av de snabbast växande företagen i sitt slag i världen.
Det fanns likheter. Men också skillnader.
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Det blev ett möte med två av börsvärldens mest omskrivna koncernchefer: Leif Johansson, Volvo, och Dan Lejerskär, Prosolvia. Båda var väl skickade att tala under rubriken ”Entreprenörskap, innovationer, internationellt företagande.” Båda var dessutom chalmerister och påfallande stolta över att ha blivit inbjudna till seminariet.
Kanske kom Prosolvias koncernchef Dan Lejerskär det diffusa begreppet ”entreprenörskap” närmast när han utbrast:
- Man måste ha mod att våga. Möjligheterna finns ofta mitt i svårigheterna. Och när man väl är etablerad gäller det att springa fort så att konkurrenterna inte hinner jaga ifatt en.
Offensiv satsning
Gustaf Dalén-salen var fylld till sista plats när Chalmersska Ingenjörsföreningen arrangerade sitt årliga seminarium - i åminnelse av Gustaf Dalén. Johansson och Lejerskär uppehöll sig kring framgångsfaktorer och svårigheter med industriella satsningar. Trots yttre skillnader mellan företagen fanns en rad likheter mellan talarna. Offensiv satsning var till exempel nyckelbegrepp hos båda:
- Volvo kommer att fortsätta satsningen på Östeuropa och USA, var Volvochefens budskap. Den blir helt avgörande för framtiden.
- Prosolvia är visserligen en börsraket, men företaget är inte självgående. För att fortsätta vara bäst i världen krävs hårt arbete.
Lyhördhet gentemot kunderna betonades:
- Våra vägvisare är kunderna, som Lejerskär uttryckte det.
- Volvos vidare framgång ligger i att vi bygger vidare på våra kärnvärden: säkerhet, kvalitet och miljö.
Städa och integrera
Vikten av entusiasm och kunskap (på alla plan) framhölls av båda. Under Leif Johanssons år vid Facit och Electrolux fick han vara med om att både ”städa” i företag (halva personalstyrkan vid Facit-fabriken avskedades), och ”integrera” (Electrolux köp av olika företag). Om det sistnämnda sa han - och åhörarna hade alla de avbrutna fusionsplanerna med Renault i åtanke:
- Två av tre förvärv gick bra. Ett av fem ångrade vi. I hög grad är förvärv svåra. Man köper ett väl fungerande företag, och huvuddelen av tiden ägnar man åt att förstöra det.
Idag ägnar sig Volvo åt att, ur den fragmentariska organisation som växte fram under 80-talet, hitta tillbaka till kärnvärdena.
- Inga affärsområden ska läggas till, inga ska skäras bort, sa Johansson.
De närmaste årens tillväxt väntas ske huvudsakligen utanför landets gränser. Den sedvanliga frågan om huvudkontoret kommer att återfinnas på Hisingen också i framtiden besvarade göteborgaren Leif Johansson:
- Volvo blir kvar på Hisingen. Vi ska inte ägna krafter åt att flytta runt företaget, vi ska ägna krafterna åt att bygga bilar.
Leif Johansson erkände att han som M-elev vid Chalmers inte var den allra flitigaste. Den sviktande studielusten som student delade han med Dan Lejerskär som för bara tolv år sedan gick ut från V på Chalmers utan att ha några särskilda planer. Idag, som koncernansvarig för göteborgsbaserade Prosolvia, kan han se tillbaka på en raketkarriär. Prosolvia har på tiotalet år gått från nära nog ingenting till att idag vara världsledande inom ”interaktiv visuell simulering”, dvs framtagning av programvaror inom en lång rad områden.
Virtuella miljöer
Efter en kompletterande datakurs arbetade Lejerskär en tid som konsult åt Volvo. Det var då han fick idén att i datamiljö skapa konstgjorda - virtuella - miljöer där bilar snabbt kunde få ny utrustning (byta färg eller förvandlas till cabriolet) med bara ett tryck på musen. Tekniken har en obegränsad mängd användningsområden. Krocktester till exempel - som i alla tider ”kostat” riktiga bilar - utförs nu på skärm. Inför en operation kan kirurgen träna ingreppet under realistiska former - på datorn.
- Genom att vi kan visa på alternativa lösningar i en virtuell miljö sparar vi mycket pengar åt företagen, förklarade Lejerskär, som berättade att ingen trodde på dem när de drog igång företaget.
- Vi fick skapa en helt ny marknad.
Stor arbetslust
1992-1993 lossnade det på allvar. De senare åren har företaget haft en årlig ökningstakt av otroliga hundra procent. Prosolvia - som börsintroducerades i fjol - har idag runt 400 anställda och finns på alla viktiga marknader över hela världen. Utvecklingen i branschen är minst sagt enorm: 60 procent per år. Det ställer krav på entreprenörerna från Göteborg: Båda ”entreprenörerna” Leif Johansson och Dan Lejerskär hade mycket av det som de pläderade för under kvällen: stort engagemang och kunnande, stor arbetslust, stark tro på den egna förmågan och personalens.
Kvällen avslutades med presentation av Innovationscentrum och Entreprenörsskolan, och när man bröt upp kunde medlemmarna i föreningen (som fyllde 90 i fjol) se tillbaka på en minnesvärd kväll. Säkert fick en och annan med sig något värdefullt råd - ett av syftena med Dalén-seminariet.
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Den ene är chef för ett av landets mest dominerande koncerner, den andre för ett av de snabbast växande företagen i sitt slag i världen.
Det fanns likheter. Men också skillnader.
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Det blev ett möte med två av börsvärldens mest omskrivna koncernchefer: Leif Johansson, Volvo, och Dan Lejerskär, Prosolvia. Båda var väl skickade att tala under rubriken ”Entreprenörskap, innovationer, internationellt företagande.” Båda var dessutom chalmerister och påfallande stolta över att ha blivit inbjudna till seminariet.
Kanske kom Prosolvias koncernchef Dan Lejerskär det diffusa begreppet ”entreprenörskap” närmast när han utbrast:
- Man måste ha mod att våga. Möjligheterna finns ofta mitt i svårigheterna. Och när man väl är etablerad gäller det att springa fort så att konkurrenterna inte hinner jaga ifatt en.
Offensiv satsning
Gustaf Dalén-salen var fylld till sista plats när Chalmersska Ingenjörsföreningen arrangerade sitt årliga seminarium - i åminnelse av Gustaf Dalén. Johansson och Lejerskär uppehöll sig kring framgångsfaktorer och svårigheter med industriella satsningar. Trots yttre skillnader mellan företagen fanns en rad likheter mellan talarna. Offensiv satsning var till exempel nyckelbegrepp hos båda:
- Volvo kommer att fortsätta satsningen på Östeuropa och USA, var Volvochefens budskap. Den blir helt avgörande för framtiden.
- Prosolvia är visserligen en börsraket, men företaget är inte självgående. För att fortsätta vara bäst i världen krävs hårt arbete.
Lyhördhet gentemot kunderna betonades:
- Våra vägvisare är kunderna, som Lejerskär uttryckte det.
- Volvos vidare framgång ligger i att vi bygger vidare på våra kärnvärden: säkerhet, kvalitet och miljö.
Städa och integrera
Vikten av entusiasm och kunskap (på alla plan) framhölls av båda. Under Leif Johanssons år vid Facit och Electrolux fick han vara med om att både ”städa” i företag (halva personalstyrkan vid Facit-fabriken avskedades), och ”integrera” (Electrolux köp av olika företag). Om det sistnämnda sa han - och åhörarna hade alla de avbrutna fusionsplanerna med Renault i åtanke:
- Två av tre förvärv gick bra. Ett av fem ångrade vi. I hög grad är förvärv svåra. Man köper ett väl fungerande företag, och huvuddelen av tiden ägnar man åt att förstöra det.
Idag ägnar sig Volvo åt att, ur den fragmentariska organisation som växte fram under 80-talet, hitta tillbaka till kärnvärdena.
- Inga affärsområden ska läggas till, inga ska skäras bort, sa Johansson.
De närmaste årens tillväxt väntas ske huvudsakligen utanför landets gränser. Den sedvanliga frågan om huvudkontoret kommer att återfinnas på Hisingen också i framtiden besvarade göteborgaren Leif Johansson:
- Volvo blir kvar på Hisingen. Vi ska inte ägna krafter åt att flytta runt företaget, vi ska ägna krafterna åt att bygga bilar.
Leif Johansson erkände att han som M-elev vid Chalmers inte var den allra flitigaste. Den sviktande studielusten som student delade han med Dan Lejerskär som för bara tolv år sedan gick ut från V på Chalmers utan att ha några särskilda planer. Idag, som koncernansvarig för göteborgsbaserade Prosolvia, kan han se tillbaka på en raketkarriär. Prosolvia har på tiotalet år gått från nära nog ingenting till att idag vara världsledande inom ”interaktiv visuell simulering”, dvs framtagning av programvaror inom en lång rad områden.
Virtuella miljöer
Efter en kompletterande datakurs arbetade Lejerskär en tid som konsult åt Volvo. Det var då han fick idén att i datamiljö skapa konstgjorda - virtuella - miljöer där bilar snabbt kunde få ny utrustning (byta färg eller förvandlas till cabriolet) med bara ett tryck på musen. Tekniken har en obegränsad mängd användningsområden. Krocktester till exempel - som i alla tider ”kostat” riktiga bilar - utförs nu på skärm. Inför en operation kan kirurgen träna ingreppet under realistiska former - på datorn.
- Genom att vi kan visa på alternativa lösningar i en virtuell miljö sparar vi mycket pengar åt företagen, förklarade Lejerskär, som berättade att ingen trodde på dem när de drog igång företaget.
- Vi fick skapa en helt ny marknad.
Stor arbetslust
1992-1993 lossnade det på allvar. De senare åren har företaget haft en årlig ökningstakt av otroliga hundra procent. Prosolvia - som börsintroducerades i fjol - har idag runt 400 anställda och finns på alla viktiga marknader över hela världen. Utvecklingen i branschen är minst sagt enorm: 60 procent per år. Det ställer krav på entreprenörerna från Göteborg: Båda ”entreprenörerna” Leif Johansson och Dan Lejerskär hade mycket av det som de pläderade för under kvällen: stort engagemang och kunnande, stor arbetslust, stark tro på den egna förmågan och personalens.
Kvällen avslutades med presentation av Innovationscentrum och Entreprenörsskolan, och när man bröt upp kunde medlemmarna i föreningen (som fyllde 90 i fjol) se tillbaka på en minnesvärd kväll. Säkert fick en och annan med sig något värdefullt råd - ett av syftena med Dalén-seminariet.
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30 Jahre GRIS - Ein Fachgebiet, ein Jubilaeum und jede Menge Innovationen
30 Jahre GRIS - Ein Fachgebiet, ein Jubilaeum und jede Menge Innovationen
Grosser Veranstaltungstag in Darmstadt: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme
wird 30 / ZGDV und EON Reality Inc. gruenden Interactive Digital Center (IDC) / INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung weiht Rohbau ein
http://www.pressebox.com/pressemeldungen/boxid-36646.html
(pressebox) Darmstadt, 20.06.2005 - Der Gedanke an den 30. Geburtstag erfuellt manch jungen Menschen mit Schrecken. Ganz anders der 30. Geburtstag des Fachgebiets Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme (GRIS) der TU Darmstadt: Am 10. Juni 2005 feierten rund 300 Gaeste gemeinsam mit Prof. Dr. José L. Encarnacao, dem Gruender und heutigen Leiter des Fachgebiets GRIS, das 30-jaehrige Jubilaeum jenes Fachgebiets, das seit 1975 erfolgreich Lehre und Forschung miteinander verbindet. Renommierte Vertreter aus Industrie, Wirtschaft, Politik und Wissenschaft, darunter viele ehemalige Mitarbeiter des Fachgebiets, trafen sich am Freitag im Darmstaedter Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung, um diesen Tag mit einer Reihe spannender Veranstaltungen zu begehen.
Schon am Vormittag legten Dr. Bernd Kehrer, Geschaeftsfuehrer des Zentrums fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung ZGDV, und Dan Lejerskar, Executive Vice President der EON Reality Inc., mit Unterzeichnung einer Rahmenvereinbarung zwischen ZGDV und dem US-amerikanischen Unternehmen den Grundstein fuer das neue Interactive Digital Center (IDC). Das deutsch-amerikanische Joint Venture mit Sitz in Darmstadt wird kuenftig Unternehmen in Deutschland und Westeuropa kommerzielle Integrated Product Content Management (IPCM) Services anbieten.
Einen ersten Hoehepunkt erreichte das Fest zur Mittagszeit: Im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten, die insgesamt bereits zum 6. Mal stattfanden, wurde in einer Richtfest-Zeremonie der Rohbau des neuen Gebaeudes der INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung eingeweiht, jener Stiftung, die ebenso wie das Fachgebiet GRIS und das INI-GraphicsNet von Prof. Encarnacao selbst aus der Taufe gehoben wurde. Neben ihm sprachen bei der Zeremonie auch der Architekt des Gebaeudes, Dietmar Opitz, sowie Darmstadts Buergermeister Wolfgang Glenz und Prof. Dr. Hanns H. Seidler, der Kanzler der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt. Eine Zeitraffer-Projektion zeigte den Zuschauern noch einmal den rasanten Baufortschritt, den das Gebaeude seit der Grundsteinlegung im Oktober letzten Jahres machte. Der Richtspruch des Poliers rundete die gelungene Zeremonie ab.
Als Highlight am Nachmittag zeigte das Symposium "Quo vadis Computergraphik?" die Visionen, Trends und Herausforderungen in der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung. Begruesst wurden die Teilnehmer im gut besuchten Hoersaal des Fraunhofer IGD zunaechst von Prof. Dr. Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Praesident der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt, dem Dekan des Fachbereichs Informatik, Prof Dr. Alejandro Buchmann, sowie Prof. Dr. Dietmar Saupe von der Gesellschaft fuer Informatik und
schliesslich von Prof. Dr. José L. Encarnacao selbst. Im Anschluss an die Grussworte erwartete die Zuhoerer eine Reihe interessanter Vortraege: Neben Prof. Dr. Marc Alexa von der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt und Prof. Dr. Reinhard Klein von der Universitaet Bonn referierten auch Prof. Dr. Markus Gross vom Computer Graphics Laboratory der ETH Zuerich, der in seinem Vortrag "Realzeit Simulation fuer Computerspiele" ueber die naturgetreue Verhaltensdarstellung von animierten Objekten berichtete, sowie Stephen J. Svenson von der Ocean State Technology Corporation in Providence, USA, der unter dem Titel „Serious Gaming - Ernsthaftes Spielen“ ueber „Computerspieltechnologien und -techniken nicht nur fuer Entertainment-Anwendungen“ sprach.
"Lehrreich und interessant", so urteilte ein begeisterter Teilnehmer ueber die Veranstaltung. "Die Vortraege waren informativ und unterhaltsam. Beim naechsten Symposium werde ich auf jeden Fall wieder dabei sein!"
Am Abend konnten sich die Besucher dann bei gutem Essen und Musik ueber das zuvor Gehoerte austauschen, die neusten Trends und Entwicklungen in der Computergraphik diskutieren, Wissen weitergegeben und neue Kontakte knuepfen. So endete der rundum gelungene Tag fuer alle Teilnehmer in einer gemuetlichen Runde.
Weitere Informationen zu GRIS gibt es im Internet unter:
http://www.gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/...
Contact person:
Herr Prof. Dr. Marc Alexa
e-mail: Marc.Alexa@gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
Phone: 06151 / 155-674
Fax: 06151 / 155-669
field of activity: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme der TU Darmstadt
Herr Dr. Rolf Lindner
e-mail: Rolf.Lindner@gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
Phone: 06151 / 155-125
Fax: 06151 / 155-669
field of activity: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme der TU Darmstadt
About INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung:
Kurzprofil INI-GraphicsNet
Das internationale Netzwerk der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung (INI-GraphicsNet) besteht aus dem Fraunhofer-Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitung IGD, dem Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung (ZGDV) e.V., beide in Darmstadt und Rostock, und dem Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme (GRIS) der Technischen Universität Darmstadt. Weitere Institutionen des Netzwerkes sind das Fraunhofer-Anwendungszentrum für Computergraphik in Chemie und Pharmazie (AGC) in Frankfurt, das Fraunhofer Center for Research in Computer Graphics (CRCG) in Providence, Rhode Island (USA), das Centre for Advanced Media Technology (CAMTech) in Singapur, das Centro de Computação Gráfica (CCG) in Guimarães (Portugal), das Centre for Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies (VICOMTech) in San Sebastian (Spanien), das Institute for New Media Technology (NEMETech) in Seoul (Süd-Korea) und das Center for Advanced Computer Graphics Technologies (GRAPHITech) in Trento (Italien). Innerhalb des Netzverbundes sind an den neun Standorten über 300 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter sowie rund 560 wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte beschäftigt. Bei einem Haushalt von über 41 Millionen Euro bildet das INI-GraphicsNet weltweit den größten Forschungsverbund auf dem Gebiet der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung.
Mitglieder des INI-GraphicsNet
* TU Darmstadt, Fachbereich Informatik, Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme
* Zentrum fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung; Darmstadt, Rostock
* Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung; Darmstadt, Rostock
* Centro de Computacao Grafica; Guimaraes, Portugal
* Centre for Advanced Media Technology; Singapur
* Centre for Graphics and Media Technology, Singapur
* Centre for Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies; San Sebastian, Spanien
* Institute for Graphic Interfaces; Seoul, Sued-Korea
* Center for Advanced Computer Graphics Technologies; Trento, Italien
* imedia - The ICPNM Academy; Providence, Rhode Island, USA
* Omaha Graphics and Media Laboratory (OGM); Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Grosser Veranstaltungstag in Darmstadt: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme
wird 30 / ZGDV und EON Reality Inc. gruenden Interactive Digital Center (IDC) / INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung weiht Rohbau ein
http://www.pressebox.com/pressemeldungen/boxid-36646.html
(pressebox) Darmstadt, 20.06.2005 - Der Gedanke an den 30. Geburtstag erfuellt manch jungen Menschen mit Schrecken. Ganz anders der 30. Geburtstag des Fachgebiets Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme (GRIS) der TU Darmstadt: Am 10. Juni 2005 feierten rund 300 Gaeste gemeinsam mit Prof. Dr. José L. Encarnacao, dem Gruender und heutigen Leiter des Fachgebiets GRIS, das 30-jaehrige Jubilaeum jenes Fachgebiets, das seit 1975 erfolgreich Lehre und Forschung miteinander verbindet. Renommierte Vertreter aus Industrie, Wirtschaft, Politik und Wissenschaft, darunter viele ehemalige Mitarbeiter des Fachgebiets, trafen sich am Freitag im Darmstaedter Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung, um diesen Tag mit einer Reihe spannender Veranstaltungen zu begehen.
Schon am Vormittag legten Dr. Bernd Kehrer, Geschaeftsfuehrer des Zentrums fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung ZGDV, und Dan Lejerskar, Executive Vice President der EON Reality Inc., mit Unterzeichnung einer Rahmenvereinbarung zwischen ZGDV und dem US-amerikanischen Unternehmen den Grundstein fuer das neue Interactive Digital Center (IDC). Das deutsch-amerikanische Joint Venture mit Sitz in Darmstadt wird kuenftig Unternehmen in Deutschland und Westeuropa kommerzielle Integrated Product Content Management (IPCM) Services anbieten.
Einen ersten Hoehepunkt erreichte das Fest zur Mittagszeit: Im Rahmen der Feierlichkeiten, die insgesamt bereits zum 6. Mal stattfanden, wurde in einer Richtfest-Zeremonie der Rohbau des neuen Gebaeudes der INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung eingeweiht, jener Stiftung, die ebenso wie das Fachgebiet GRIS und das INI-GraphicsNet von Prof. Encarnacao selbst aus der Taufe gehoben wurde. Neben ihm sprachen bei der Zeremonie auch der Architekt des Gebaeudes, Dietmar Opitz, sowie Darmstadts Buergermeister Wolfgang Glenz und Prof. Dr. Hanns H. Seidler, der Kanzler der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt. Eine Zeitraffer-Projektion zeigte den Zuschauern noch einmal den rasanten Baufortschritt, den das Gebaeude seit der Grundsteinlegung im Oktober letzten Jahres machte. Der Richtspruch des Poliers rundete die gelungene Zeremonie ab.
Als Highlight am Nachmittag zeigte das Symposium "Quo vadis Computergraphik?" die Visionen, Trends und Herausforderungen in der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung. Begruesst wurden die Teilnehmer im gut besuchten Hoersaal des Fraunhofer IGD zunaechst von Prof. Dr. Johann-Dietrich Woerner, Praesident der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt, dem Dekan des Fachbereichs Informatik, Prof Dr. Alejandro Buchmann, sowie Prof. Dr. Dietmar Saupe von der Gesellschaft fuer Informatik und
schliesslich von Prof. Dr. José L. Encarnacao selbst. Im Anschluss an die Grussworte erwartete die Zuhoerer eine Reihe interessanter Vortraege: Neben Prof. Dr. Marc Alexa von der Technischen Universitaet Darmstadt und Prof. Dr. Reinhard Klein von der Universitaet Bonn referierten auch Prof. Dr. Markus Gross vom Computer Graphics Laboratory der ETH Zuerich, der in seinem Vortrag "Realzeit Simulation fuer Computerspiele" ueber die naturgetreue Verhaltensdarstellung von animierten Objekten berichtete, sowie Stephen J. Svenson von der Ocean State Technology Corporation in Providence, USA, der unter dem Titel „Serious Gaming - Ernsthaftes Spielen“ ueber „Computerspieltechnologien und -techniken nicht nur fuer Entertainment-Anwendungen“ sprach.
"Lehrreich und interessant", so urteilte ein begeisterter Teilnehmer ueber die Veranstaltung. "Die Vortraege waren informativ und unterhaltsam. Beim naechsten Symposium werde ich auf jeden Fall wieder dabei sein!"
Am Abend konnten sich die Besucher dann bei gutem Essen und Musik ueber das zuvor Gehoerte austauschen, die neusten Trends und Entwicklungen in der Computergraphik diskutieren, Wissen weitergegeben und neue Kontakte knuepfen. So endete der rundum gelungene Tag fuer alle Teilnehmer in einer gemuetlichen Runde.
Weitere Informationen zu GRIS gibt es im Internet unter:
http://www.gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/...
Contact person:
Herr Prof. Dr. Marc Alexa
e-mail: Marc.Alexa@gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
Phone: 06151 / 155-674
Fax: 06151 / 155-669
field of activity: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme der TU Darmstadt
Herr Dr. Rolf Lindner
e-mail: Rolf.Lindner@gris.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de
Phone: 06151 / 155-125
Fax: 06151 / 155-669
field of activity: Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme der TU Darmstadt
About INI-GraphicsNet Stiftung:
Kurzprofil INI-GraphicsNet
Das internationale Netzwerk der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung (INI-GraphicsNet) besteht aus dem Fraunhofer-Institut für Graphische Datenverarbeitung IGD, dem Zentrum für Graphische Datenverarbeitung (ZGDV) e.V., beide in Darmstadt und Rostock, und dem Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme (GRIS) der Technischen Universität Darmstadt. Weitere Institutionen des Netzwerkes sind das Fraunhofer-Anwendungszentrum für Computergraphik in Chemie und Pharmazie (AGC) in Frankfurt, das Fraunhofer Center for Research in Computer Graphics (CRCG) in Providence, Rhode Island (USA), das Centre for Advanced Media Technology (CAMTech) in Singapur, das Centro de Computação Gráfica (CCG) in Guimarães (Portugal), das Centre for Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies (VICOMTech) in San Sebastian (Spanien), das Institute for New Media Technology (NEMETech) in Seoul (Süd-Korea) und das Center for Advanced Computer Graphics Technologies (GRAPHITech) in Trento (Italien). Innerhalb des Netzverbundes sind an den neun Standorten über 300 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter sowie rund 560 wissenschaftliche Hilfskräfte beschäftigt. Bei einem Haushalt von über 41 Millionen Euro bildet das INI-GraphicsNet weltweit den größten Forschungsverbund auf dem Gebiet der Graphischen Datenverarbeitung.
Mitglieder des INI-GraphicsNet
* TU Darmstadt, Fachbereich Informatik, Fachgebiet Graphisch-Interaktive Systeme
* Zentrum fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung; Darmstadt, Rostock
* Fraunhofer-Institut fuer Graphische Datenverarbeitung; Darmstadt, Rostock
* Centro de Computacao Grafica; Guimaraes, Portugal
* Centre for Advanced Media Technology; Singapur
* Centre for Graphics and Media Technology, Singapur
* Centre for Visual Interaction and Communication Technologies; San Sebastian, Spanien
* Institute for Graphic Interfaces; Seoul, Sued-Korea
* Center for Advanced Computer Graphics Technologies; Trento, Italien
* imedia - The ICPNM Academy; Providence, Rhode Island, USA
* Omaha Graphics and Media Laboratory (OGM); Omaha, Nebraska, USA
The two co-founders of Eon Reality
The two co-founders of Eon Reality
Profiles of Dan Lejerskar and Mats W. Johansson
By COLIN STEWART
The Orange County Register
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/innovation/article_1288014.php
DAN LEJERSKAR
Chairman and executive vice president for sales, Eon Reality
Age: 44 years
Born: Romania
Lives: Cowan Heights
Education: Master's degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science, Chalmers Technical University, Sweden.
Experience:
Chairman of Eon Reality since 2000.
Founder and president, interactive 3-D e-commerce company RealityBUY in Irvine, 1999-2003.
Founder and president, 550-employee publicly traded computer-simulation company Prosolvia in Sweden, 1987-98.
Founder and president, PFAB real estate development company in Sweden, 1985-92.
Design manager at Volvo Aero, 1985-87 – led design of main exhaust nozzle for Ariane 5 rocket.
Family: Married, two sons.
Favorite work-related book: "The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology" by Ray Kurzweil ("a very positive view of technology's role for the future of human beings.")
Favorite book for pleasure: "Eon" by Greg Bear ("an interesting view of humanity's future and obviously a very good title")
Favorite movie: "Gladiator" (2000) ("combines history and a very interesting interpretation of the era.")
Hobbies: Painting ("the capability of capturing a moment.")
Hero:Leonardo da Vinci ("for his unique capability of inventing illustrated drawings, his boundless curiosity.")
Quote: "Let's do it!"
Profiles of Dan Lejerskar and Mats W. Johansson
By COLIN STEWART
The Orange County Register
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/innovation/article_1288014.php
DAN LEJERSKAR
Chairman and executive vice president for sales, Eon Reality
Age: 44 years
Born: Romania
Lives: Cowan Heights
Education: Master's degrees in mechanical engineering and computer science, Chalmers Technical University, Sweden.
Experience:
Chairman of Eon Reality since 2000.
Founder and president, interactive 3-D e-commerce company RealityBUY in Irvine, 1999-2003.
Founder and president, 550-employee publicly traded computer-simulation company Prosolvia in Sweden, 1987-98.
Founder and president, PFAB real estate development company in Sweden, 1985-92.
Design manager at Volvo Aero, 1985-87 – led design of main exhaust nozzle for Ariane 5 rocket.
Family: Married, two sons.
Favorite work-related book: "The Singularity is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology" by Ray Kurzweil ("a very positive view of technology's role for the future of human beings.")
Favorite book for pleasure: "Eon" by Greg Bear ("an interesting view of humanity's future and obviously a very good title")
Favorite movie: "Gladiator" (2000) ("combines history and a very interesting interpretation of the era.")
Hobbies: Painting ("the capability of capturing a moment.")
Hero:Leonardo da Vinci ("for his unique capability of inventing illustrated drawings, his boundless curiosity.")
Quote: "Let's do it!"
Dan Lejerskar Political Campaign Contributions for the 2006 Elections
http://www.campaignmoney.com/political/contributions/dan-lejerskar.asp?cycle=06
Eon Reality Announces Strategic Partnership With Navigator Development Group Inc
August 25, 2006 - The technology – “Touchlight, which was licensed by Microsoft to EON this month – is software that allows computer users to interact and move 3D objects around on screen with just a wave of the hand. The same technology previously imagined in the Tom Cruise film Minority Report.
Using this cutting edge Interactive 3D hardware and software, Navigator is capable of generating holographic and stereographic visualization of scenarios, terrain and equipment for collaborative and intuitive defense applications. This can all be accomplished at their newly installed visualization lab located in their Enterprise office.
“Navigator is leveraging its defense experience to create a reusable, indexable library of Interactive 3D objects and simulations,” said Al Patterson, president and co-founder of Navigator. “These 3D items will create a virtual object repository for re-use in training, procurement, technical manuals and rapid prototype functions enabling our customer’s maximum flexibility and optimal usage.”
Dan Lejerskar, chairman and co-founder of EON Reality, said the installation of a visualization lab at Navigator provides EON an excellent venue for demonstrating the company’s capabilities to the defense industry. “Navigator’s track record and credibility makes it all the more valuable - we are honored to call them partners,” he said.
Navigator is a service disabled veteran-owned small business that provides support tailored to our clients needs. This Alabama-based defense and industry consulting firm offers joint and interagency program, technical, analytical and logistical support.
As a provider of skilled consultants, Navigator offers innovative, problem-solving solutions for senior leaders and decision makers world-wide to achieve measurable, positive results. www.ndgi.com
EON Reality Inc, located in Irvine California is an Interactive 3D software and solutions company that provides photo realistic and physics based virtual reality technology that can be published for use on the Internet and large 4D display systems. www.eonreality.com
Using this cutting edge Interactive 3D hardware and software, Navigator is capable of generating holographic and stereographic visualization of scenarios, terrain and equipment for collaborative and intuitive defense applications. This can all be accomplished at their newly installed visualization lab located in their Enterprise office.
“Navigator is leveraging its defense experience to create a reusable, indexable library of Interactive 3D objects and simulations,” said Al Patterson, president and co-founder of Navigator. “These 3D items will create a virtual object repository for re-use in training, procurement, technical manuals and rapid prototype functions enabling our customer’s maximum flexibility and optimal usage.”
Dan Lejerskar, chairman and co-founder of EON Reality, said the installation of a visualization lab at Navigator provides EON an excellent venue for demonstrating the company’s capabilities to the defense industry. “Navigator’s track record and credibility makes it all the more valuable - we are honored to call them partners,” he said.
Navigator is a service disabled veteran-owned small business that provides support tailored to our clients needs. This Alabama-based defense and industry consulting firm offers joint and interagency program, technical, analytical and logistical support.
As a provider of skilled consultants, Navigator offers innovative, problem-solving solutions for senior leaders and decision makers world-wide to achieve measurable, positive results. www.ndgi.com
EON Reality Inc, located in Irvine California is an Interactive 3D software and solutions company that provides photo realistic and physics based virtual reality technology that can be published for use on the Internet and large 4D display systems. www.eonreality.com
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL.
Lejerskar said it is too early to. set expectations for TouchLight
http://www.simulationinformation.com/docs/EON_Reality_in_Wall_Street_Journal.pdf
http://www.simulationinformation.com/docs/EON_Reality_in_Wall_Street_Journal.pdf
Göran Malm, a Samsung Non Executive Board of Director has accepted the position as an EON Advisory Board Member.
2007-01-05]
IRVINE, CA. - January 5, 2007 - EON Reality Inc., the world's leading interactive 3D the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, today announced that Göran Malm, a Samsung Non Executive Board of Director has accepted the position as an EON Advisory Board Member.
Mr. Malm is a recognized Swedish Senior Executives with numerous international accomplishments including President at Dell Computer Asia Pacific and Senior Vice President at Dell Computer, President at GE Asia-Pacific and Senior Vice President at GE. He was responsible for GE's Asia-Pacific region encompassing all GE´s businesses. In this role, he drove the execution of GE's global strategy throughout Asia-Pacific. He joined GE in 1992 as president and CEO of GE Medical Systems Asia based in Tokyo , expanding that business threefold in five years. Prior to joining GE, Mr. Malm was deputy group managing director of SKF, a Swedish multinational company and a world leader in automotive and industrial bearings.
Mr. Malm will advise on EON's global strategy including:
• EON's market growth in Asia , He lives in Singapore and has a vast contact net in Japan , Korea and China .
• EON's IPCM technology to international Global 1000 companies
• EON's holographic / tele immersion technology deployment to the mass market – by forging development & manufacturing partners
• EON's establishment of IDC / R&D Center “We are honored to have Mr. Goran Malm on our Advisory Board, Mr. Malm's track record is phenomenal and his advise will be of a great value for EON during this expansive period”, said Dan Lejerskar Chairman, EON Reality Inc
About EON Reality Inc.
EON Reality, Inc. is the world's leading interactive visual content management software provider. EON's products have a high level of interactivity, simulation realism, rendering quality and integrated data exchange capability optimized for high performance on today's standard PCs and Internet. Many large corporations, universities and colleges are using EON's software and integrated system solutions, such as: Airbus, Atlas Copco, Siemens, Bechtel, Boeing, Bombardier, Hon, Intel, Kodak, Lexus, Lufthansa-Teknik, Peterbilt, Samsung, Sauder, Siemens Medical, Suzuki, Tetra Pak and Toyota . For more information about EON Reality, Inc., please visit www.eonreality.com
IRVINE, CA. - January 5, 2007 - EON Reality Inc., the world's leading interactive 3D the world's leading interactive 3D software provider, today announced that Göran Malm, a Samsung Non Executive Board of Director has accepted the position as an EON Advisory Board Member.
Mr. Malm is a recognized Swedish Senior Executives with numerous international accomplishments including President at Dell Computer Asia Pacific and Senior Vice President at Dell Computer, President at GE Asia-Pacific and Senior Vice President at GE. He was responsible for GE's Asia-Pacific region encompassing all GE´s businesses. In this role, he drove the execution of GE's global strategy throughout Asia-Pacific. He joined GE in 1992 as president and CEO of GE Medical Systems Asia based in Tokyo , expanding that business threefold in five years. Prior to joining GE, Mr. Malm was deputy group managing director of SKF, a Swedish multinational company and a world leader in automotive and industrial bearings.
Mr. Malm will advise on EON's global strategy including:
• EON's market growth in Asia , He lives in Singapore and has a vast contact net in Japan , Korea and China .
• EON's IPCM technology to international Global 1000 companies
• EON's holographic / tele immersion technology deployment to the mass market – by forging development & manufacturing partners
• EON's establishment of IDC / R&D Center “We are honored to have Mr. Goran Malm on our Advisory Board, Mr. Malm's track record is phenomenal and his advise will be of a great value for EON during this expansive period”, said Dan Lejerskar Chairman, EON Reality Inc
About EON Reality Inc.
EON Reality, Inc. is the world's leading interactive visual content management software provider. EON's products have a high level of interactivity, simulation realism, rendering quality and integrated data exchange capability optimized for high performance on today's standard PCs and Internet. Many large corporations, universities and colleges are using EON's software and integrated system solutions, such as: Airbus, Atlas Copco, Siemens, Bechtel, Boeing, Bombardier, Hon, Intel, Kodak, Lexus, Lufthansa-Teknik, Peterbilt, Samsung, Sauder, Siemens Medical, Suzuki, Tetra Pak and Toyota . For more information about EON Reality, Inc., please visit www.eonreality.com
No-Contact Technology Wall Street Journal
No-Contact Technology
Wall Street Journal (08/31/06) P. B3; Cheng, Roger
http://technews.acm.org/archives.cfm?fo=2006-09-sep/sep-01-2006.html
Microsoft researcher Andy Wilson has developed a technology that enables users to manipulate computer images with their hands. The technology, which Microsoft calls TouchLight, uses three cameras placed behind a large semitransparent screen. The system compares the infrared left and right cameras, which capture the depth and height of the user's hand movements, with human eyes. The middle camera remains focused on anything facing the screen. The person facing the screen can manipulate the images, which appear to be floating in space, that are projected on it. The system can also superimpose an image on both sides of the screen, and eventually multiple people might be able to work on the same design. Eon Reality, a maker of three-dimensional computer models, recently licensed the TouchLight system from Microsoft and intends to market the technology as a new mode of interactive advertising. "It's a way to interact with 2D and 3D data with your bare hands," said Eon's Dan Lejerskar. "We're trying to find a new way to define things." While Eon says the technology has drawn considerable interest, the one taker so far has been the United Kingdom's Technium CAST, a university affiliate that helps develop young technology ventures. CAST will use the system as a training tool and a method for developing visualization and communication programs. Auto mechanics could peruse virtual car diagrams without touching them with their oil-stained hands, for instance, or surgeons could flip through medical instructions in a sterile environment without touching anything.
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Wall Street Journal (08/31/06) P. B3; Cheng, Roger
http://technews.acm.org/archives.cfm?fo=2006-09-sep/sep-01-2006.html
Microsoft researcher Andy Wilson has developed a technology that enables users to manipulate computer images with their hands. The technology, which Microsoft calls TouchLight, uses three cameras placed behind a large semitransparent screen. The system compares the infrared left and right cameras, which capture the depth and height of the user's hand movements, with human eyes. The middle camera remains focused on anything facing the screen. The person facing the screen can manipulate the images, which appear to be floating in space, that are projected on it. The system can also superimpose an image on both sides of the screen, and eventually multiple people might be able to work on the same design. Eon Reality, a maker of three-dimensional computer models, recently licensed the TouchLight system from Microsoft and intends to market the technology as a new mode of interactive advertising. "It's a way to interact with 2D and 3D data with your bare hands," said Eon's Dan Lejerskar. "We're trying to find a new way to define things." While Eon says the technology has drawn considerable interest, the one taker so far has been the United Kingdom's Technium CAST, a university affiliate that helps develop young technology ventures. CAST will use the system as a training tool and a method for developing visualization and communication programs. Auto mechanics could peruse virtual car diagrams without touching them with their oil-stained hands, for instance, or surgeons could flip through medical instructions in a sterile environment without touching anything.
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IDC AGREEMENT SIGNING CEREMONY
09 October 2006: IDC AGREEMENT SIGNING CEREMONY
http://3dms.tp.edu.sg/events/
EON Reality, Inc., IM Innovations Pte Ltd & Temasek Polytechnic signed a partnership agreement to setup the Interactive Digital Centre, Asia (IDC Asia) on 9 Oct 2006.
The establishment of IDC Asia will offer training and services in interactive product content management, in line with the goverment’s plan to focus on Interactive Digital Media as one of the many areas of Research and Development.
The follow parties were the signatories of the IDC agreement:
Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie, Director/Temasek Engineering School
Mr. Vincent Ong, Managing Director/IM Innovations Pte Ltd
Mr. Dan Lejerskar, Chairman/EON Reality Inc.
Witnessed by Mr. Boo Kheng Hua, CEO/Temasek Polytechnic.
http://3dms.tp.edu.sg/events/
EON Reality, Inc., IM Innovations Pte Ltd & Temasek Polytechnic signed a partnership agreement to setup the Interactive Digital Centre, Asia (IDC Asia) on 9 Oct 2006.
The establishment of IDC Asia will offer training and services in interactive product content management, in line with the goverment’s plan to focus on Interactive Digital Media as one of the many areas of Research and Development.
The follow parties were the signatories of the IDC agreement:
Mrs Lay-Tan Siok Lie, Director/Temasek Engineering School
Mr. Vincent Ong, Managing Director/IM Innovations Pte Ltd
Mr. Dan Lejerskar, Chairman/EON Reality Inc.
Witnessed by Mr. Boo Kheng Hua, CEO/Temasek Polytechnic.
Microsoft Licenses 3D TouchLight IP
http://www.techweb.com/wire/software/190900007
By Laurie Sullivan , TechWeb Technology News
Microsoft Corp.'s research lab has developed technology that lets people navigate through 3D holographic-like computer images projected on a glass screen with a wave of their hand.
The ToughLight technology was developed at Microsoft Research, the software maker's arm devoted to futuristic ideas, and licensed to startup EON Reality Inc.
The deal allows EON to build platforms and sell the technology. In fact, Dan Lejerskar, EON's executive vice president for development, said the Irvine, Calif.-based company has sold the first system to Technicum CAST, a research and development firm in Bangor, Whales, which serves the aerospace industry.
Lejerskar said EON will integrate the technology into its existing product lines for aerospace, automotive, commercial and defense industries. The initial focus is on product launches. For example, vendors could use the technology to demonstrate a product or provide detailed views of different components at tradeshows or on showroom floors.
Retail stores could benefit from the platform, too. "Imagine the possibility of trying on different outfits without getting undressed," Lejerskar said. "The technology lets you capture an image of your face and superimpose the picture on various garments to get an idea of how the outfit looks."
The technology combines three cameras to capture motion and photograph objects, as well as projection system with screen, computer, and software. The high-end application will cost about $60,000.
Interactive media gives companies the feedback to measure if the influence on consumer behavior. "I'm not aware of another company working with this type of technology," said Nikki Baird, senior analyst for consumer markets at Forrester Research Inc. "There's an interactive floor display at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square developed by GestureTek and Epson, but that's as close as I've seen."
The technology is similar to the one captured in the movie "Minority Report," in which Tom Cruise's character prevents crime by pulling up information on a glass screen using a wave of his hands. But unlike in the movie, TouchLight doesn't require headset, gloves, or glasses.
Thirty-one-year-old Boston-based technology enthusiast Mike Brown plans to take a vacation soon to either Bermuda or the Bahamas and would find it helpful to see the hotels in 3D prior to making a decision on which to book. "I can also see real estate companies using this technology to give prospective buyers a way to view the property before you physically go to see it," he said.
Microsoft IP Ventures senior director David Harnett said video game companies and movie theaters could also potentially adopt the technology to interact with consumers.
Microsoft licensed the technology through its IP Ventures program, which gives emerging companies a jump start in developing their own products by allowing them to license fledgling technologies.
IP Ventures was launched in May 2005 to expedite commercialization of new innovations generated from the company's significant research and development investment. Companies licensing the IP include Enterprise Ireland, the Finnish National Fund for Research and Development (Sitra), Inrix, Skinkers, Softedge-Systems, Vimio plc and Wallop Inc.
A demonstration of the technology is available here.
By Laurie Sullivan , TechWeb Technology News
Microsoft Corp.'s research lab has developed technology that lets people navigate through 3D holographic-like computer images projected on a glass screen with a wave of their hand.
The ToughLight technology was developed at Microsoft Research, the software maker's arm devoted to futuristic ideas, and licensed to startup EON Reality Inc.
The deal allows EON to build platforms and sell the technology. In fact, Dan Lejerskar, EON's executive vice president for development, said the Irvine, Calif.-based company has sold the first system to Technicum CAST, a research and development firm in Bangor, Whales, which serves the aerospace industry.
Lejerskar said EON will integrate the technology into its existing product lines for aerospace, automotive, commercial and defense industries. The initial focus is on product launches. For example, vendors could use the technology to demonstrate a product or provide detailed views of different components at tradeshows or on showroom floors.
Retail stores could benefit from the platform, too. "Imagine the possibility of trying on different outfits without getting undressed," Lejerskar said. "The technology lets you capture an image of your face and superimpose the picture on various garments to get an idea of how the outfit looks."
The technology combines three cameras to capture motion and photograph objects, as well as projection system with screen, computer, and software. The high-end application will cost about $60,000.
Interactive media gives companies the feedback to measure if the influence on consumer behavior. "I'm not aware of another company working with this type of technology," said Nikki Baird, senior analyst for consumer markets at Forrester Research Inc. "There's an interactive floor display at the Virgin Megastore in Times Square developed by GestureTek and Epson, but that's as close as I've seen."
The technology is similar to the one captured in the movie "Minority Report," in which Tom Cruise's character prevents crime by pulling up information on a glass screen using a wave of his hands. But unlike in the movie, TouchLight doesn't require headset, gloves, or glasses.
Thirty-one-year-old Boston-based technology enthusiast Mike Brown plans to take a vacation soon to either Bermuda or the Bahamas and would find it helpful to see the hotels in 3D prior to making a decision on which to book. "I can also see real estate companies using this technology to give prospective buyers a way to view the property before you physically go to see it," he said.
Microsoft IP Ventures senior director David Harnett said video game companies and movie theaters could also potentially adopt the technology to interact with consumers.
Microsoft licensed the technology through its IP Ventures program, which gives emerging companies a jump start in developing their own products by allowing them to license fledgling technologies.
IP Ventures was launched in May 2005 to expedite commercialization of new innovations generated from the company's significant research and development investment. Companies licensing the IP include Enterprise Ireland, the Finnish National Fund for Research and Development (Sitra), Inrix, Skinkers, Softedge-Systems, Vimio plc and Wallop Inc.
A demonstration of the technology is available here.
A glimpse of 3D in Orange County
April 28, 2006
A glimpse of 3D in Orange County
http://blogs.ocregister.com/gadgetress/archives/2006/04/
Last night, I watched in awe as a virtual Suzuki motorcycle spun in front of me on a giant silver screen. It was an animated, 3D image showcasing technology from Eon Reality in Irvine.
The motorcycle looked so real, yet my mind knew it was just an illustration. Still, the 3D was so good, I felt like I could reach out in front of me and touch it.
Eon Reality set up a bunch of 3D demos at its new office off Alton Parkway last night. Truly fascinating. I haven't kept up with 3D technology so an hour of my time got me caught up.
Like this car I'm "holding." It's an image projected on a glass so it looks like it's hovering. I'm standing behind it, but I can't see anything in front of me except, a flat car on the screen on the table.
Dan Lejerskar, Eon's chairman, showed me how the company created these interactive kiosks for Suzuki dealers so customers can customize a motorcycle, add accessories and see the result in a 3D image immediately. The next step, he said, is to add a 'create' button so one pops out of the factory and they drive home with it right away. During a trial run among 200 or so Suzuki dealers, accessory sales increased dramatically because people could see exactly what they wanted in front of their eyes.
This isn't limited to Suzukis of course. Eon works with the government, educators, major aircraft companies and small businesses that want to stand out. The company says using 3D helps people understand better, remember longer and decide faster.
I'm hoping to look into this more, and this is just an FYI to curious readers. Check out Eon Reality. The company recently decided to make its low-end 3D software kit free to anyone. Read more about it HERE. There's also a free viewer on the site. If you want to see some of the company work sans 3D glasses, take a look at its online demos. You'll need the Eon's free viewer to see this.
A glimpse of 3D in Orange County
http://blogs.ocregister.com/gadgetress/archives/2006/04/
Last night, I watched in awe as a virtual Suzuki motorcycle spun in front of me on a giant silver screen. It was an animated, 3D image showcasing technology from Eon Reality in Irvine.
The motorcycle looked so real, yet my mind knew it was just an illustration. Still, the 3D was so good, I felt like I could reach out in front of me and touch it.
Eon Reality set up a bunch of 3D demos at its new office off Alton Parkway last night. Truly fascinating. I haven't kept up with 3D technology so an hour of my time got me caught up.
Like this car I'm "holding." It's an image projected on a glass so it looks like it's hovering. I'm standing behind it, but I can't see anything in front of me except, a flat car on the screen on the table.
Dan Lejerskar, Eon's chairman, showed me how the company created these interactive kiosks for Suzuki dealers so customers can customize a motorcycle, add accessories and see the result in a 3D image immediately. The next step, he said, is to add a 'create' button so one pops out of the factory and they drive home with it right away. During a trial run among 200 or so Suzuki dealers, accessory sales increased dramatically because people could see exactly what they wanted in front of their eyes.
This isn't limited to Suzukis of course. Eon works with the government, educators, major aircraft companies and small businesses that want to stand out. The company says using 3D helps people understand better, remember longer and decide faster.
I'm hoping to look into this more, and this is just an FYI to curious readers. Check out Eon Reality. The company recently decided to make its low-end 3D software kit free to anyone. Read more about it HERE. There's also a free viewer on the site. If you want to see some of the company work sans 3D glasses, take a look at its online demos. You'll need the Eon's free viewer to see this.
realityBUY.com Announces Management Team; Professionals From Around the World United to Build realityBUY.com as The Dominant Global B2B E-commerce Pro
22 March 2000
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/press/date/20000322/press011084.html
realityBUY.com Announces Management Team; Professionals From Around the World United to Build realityBUY.com as The Dominant Global B2B E-commerce Provider of Fully Interactive 3D Solutions
IRVINE, Calif.--March 22, 2000--realityBUY.com, a leading e-commerce site for business-to-business solutions, Wednesday announced the compilation of its new management team comprised of software and e-business professionals from around the world.
Chairman and CEO Dan Lejerskar, a native of Sweden, heads up the team. Lejerskar is the founder of several businesses specializing in 3D interactive simulation products. In 1997, he took one of the companies public and raised $46 million during the IPO, reaching a market capitalization value of more than $500 million.
Lejerskar is joined by President Paul Scholtes, a California native and graduate of Stanford University. Scholtes has served as a corporate officer of a publicly traded corporation and founder/CEO of three successful start-ups.
He earned his master's degree from a joint Stanford Business School/Medical School Program as well as a second master's degree from Stanford's Medical School/Biology Program. In addition, he earned his J.D. from the University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law.
Michael Jacobsson, a native of Sweden, has been named executive vice president of global business development. He brings with him a combination of technology company start-up experience, executive management know-how and an extensive network of international business contacts.
Prior to joining realityBUY.com, Jacobsson served as director of global business development for a 3D technology company in Sweden where he was responsible for strategic market development and expanding the company's reach around the world.
Sridhar Sunkad was appointed to director of business development for Asia. He has been in the 3D industry since 1996 serving in a variety of roles ranging from project coordinator to sales manager for a 3D technology company in India. Sunkad earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.
Bart Pierce brings more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry with him to his position as vice president of strategic accounts.
In his new role at realityBUY.com, Pierce is responsible for developing and managing global partner relationships, managing major accounts and coordinating activities between clients and the technology team. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from San Jose University and a master's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Rounding out the management team is Christian Lauritzen, realityBUY.com's vice president of strategic planning. Lauritzen is the co-founder of Sweden's second largest Internet-based bookstore, Adlibris AB as well as holding a key management position at Anderson Consulting. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration as well as bachelor's and master's degrees in information systems science.
realityBUY.com, a global company, specializes in business-to-business e-commerce for the automotive, furniture, industrial products and aerospace industries. It allows businesses to See, Try and Buy products over the Internet by utilizing advanced 3D technology and a large scale B2B transaction platform.
Sellers are able to present their manufactured goods in 3D form within realityBUY's digital marketplace. Buyers are able to electronically interact with the three dimensional products, exchange information and conduct transactions. For more information about realityBUY.com, contact Phyllis Dretzka at 949/585-1680 or via e-mail at marketing@realitybuy.com.
http://www.theautochannel.com/news/press/date/20000322/press011084.html
realityBUY.com Announces Management Team; Professionals From Around the World United to Build realityBUY.com as The Dominant Global B2B E-commerce Provider of Fully Interactive 3D Solutions
IRVINE, Calif.--March 22, 2000--realityBUY.com, a leading e-commerce site for business-to-business solutions, Wednesday announced the compilation of its new management team comprised of software and e-business professionals from around the world.
Chairman and CEO Dan Lejerskar, a native of Sweden, heads up the team. Lejerskar is the founder of several businesses specializing in 3D interactive simulation products. In 1997, he took one of the companies public and raised $46 million during the IPO, reaching a market capitalization value of more than $500 million.
Lejerskar is joined by President Paul Scholtes, a California native and graduate of Stanford University. Scholtes has served as a corporate officer of a publicly traded corporation and founder/CEO of three successful start-ups.
He earned his master's degree from a joint Stanford Business School/Medical School Program as well as a second master's degree from Stanford's Medical School/Biology Program. In addition, he earned his J.D. from the University of California Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law.
Michael Jacobsson, a native of Sweden, has been named executive vice president of global business development. He brings with him a combination of technology company start-up experience, executive management know-how and an extensive network of international business contacts.
Prior to joining realityBUY.com, Jacobsson served as director of global business development for a 3D technology company in Sweden where he was responsible for strategic market development and expanding the company's reach around the world.
Sridhar Sunkad was appointed to director of business development for Asia. He has been in the 3D industry since 1996 serving in a variety of roles ranging from project coordinator to sales manager for a 3D technology company in India. Sunkad earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg, Sweden.
Bart Pierce brings more than 20 years of experience in the aerospace industry with him to his position as vice president of strategic accounts.
In his new role at realityBUY.com, Pierce is responsible for developing and managing global partner relationships, managing major accounts and coordinating activities between clients and the technology team. He holds a bachelor's degree in marketing from San Jose University and a master's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Rounding out the management team is Christian Lauritzen, realityBUY.com's vice president of strategic planning. Lauritzen is the co-founder of Sweden's second largest Internet-based bookstore, Adlibris AB as well as holding a key management position at Anderson Consulting. He holds both bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration as well as bachelor's and master's degrees in information systems science.
realityBUY.com, a global company, specializes in business-to-business e-commerce for the automotive, furniture, industrial products and aerospace industries. It allows businesses to See, Try and Buy products over the Internet by utilizing advanced 3D technology and a large scale B2B transaction platform.
Sellers are able to present their manufactured goods in 3D form within realityBUY's digital marketplace. Buyers are able to electronically interact with the three dimensional products, exchange information and conduct transactions. For more information about realityBUY.com, contact Phyllis Dretzka at 949/585-1680 or via e-mail at marketing@realitybuy.com.
Article - Money - Eon Technology puts holograms at hand
Eon's specialty is 3-D, but it was founded on a different type of vision – an insight into where technology is heading – which is crucial for innovative entrepreneurs. In 1999, for Eon co-founders Dan Lejerskar and Mats W. Johansson, that meant buying the rights to early-stage 3-D software for PCs, betting that the power of personal computers would grow fast enough to make the gamble pay off.
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/abox/article_1287471.php
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/money/abox/article_1287471.php
Dan Lejerskar Background
Dan Lejerskar
Co Founder, Chairman
Greater Los Angeles Area
Current
• Chairman at EON Reality
Past
• Founder and President at RealityBUY Inc
• Founder and President at Prosolvia AB
• Founder and President at Prosolvia Fastighets AB
Education
• Chalmers tekniska högskola
Public Profile
• http://www.linkedin.com/in/danlejerskar
Public Profile setting
Summary
Summary:
Virtual Reality and Real-Time Simulation and Interactive 3D pioneer with over 19 years extensive experience and large industry network
Specialties:
Serial Entrepreneur
Experience
Positions are listed in chronological order, with most recent at the top.
Chairman at EON Reality
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)
December 2000 – Present (6 years 4 months)
Founder and President at RealityBUY Inc
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
November 1999 – September 2003 (3 years 11 months)
Founder and President of RealityBUY Inc , a company e-commerce
in the area of interactive 3D organically grown to 50 people
Founder and President at Prosolvia AB
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
January 1987 – October 1998 (11 years 10 months)
Founder and President publicly traded simulation company organically grown to over 550 employees with 14 offices
Founder and President at Prosolvia Fastighets AB
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Commercial Real Estate industry)
January 1985 – August 1992 (7 years 8 months)
Founder and President real-estate development company
organically grown to 200 employees with own developments
exceeding 400,000 sqf
No recommendations for this position
Design Manager at Volvo Aero
(Privately Held; 5001-10,000 employees; Airlines/Aviation industry)
January 1985 – January 1987 (2 years 1 month)
Leading the Design of the Exhaust Main Engine Nuzzle for the
Ariane 5 European Space Project focusing on numerical simulation
Education
Chalmers tekniska högskola
M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, 1981 – 1985
You can provide additional notes on your experience at this school.
Activities and Societies: in Mechanical Engineering and M.Sc. in Computer Science
from Chalmers University
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Chairman at EON Reality
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8 visible recommendations for this position:
“I have known Dan for 9 years both as a peer when he was competitor and now as my senior. Dan is an executive "par excellance" his focus on the end goal motivated me to work for him. Perhaps his greatest ability is to intuitively survey any given business environment and translate a clear coarse of action for the effective and profitable implementaiton of interactive media. In an economy where the best of the best work for themselves; Dan inspires others to follow - from employee to customer.” September 17, 2006
Sean O'Brien, Business Development, EON Reality
reported to Dan at EON Reality
“Dan is a fantastic person, with massive energy, ideas and creativity. There is no dull moments working with him and I think he is one of the most skilled business people I have worked with. He is also one of the few I know that realized that knowing your weaknesses is the strongest weapon you can have.” September 14, 2006
Stefan Larsson, Director of Business dev. Europe, EON Reality inc.
reported to Dan at EON Reality
“Dan's a great guy, good company, clever solutions and nice to deal with.” September 6, 2006
Dan Claude, Director, Academic Computing, UCI SOM
was Dan's client
“Worked with Realitybuy before joining EON Reality and it has been a great experience working with Dan and his team. Not only have I learned alot from him, but I have enjoyed the working challenges presented in creating a successful company.” September 5, 2006
Dennis Cafiero, Senior Project Manager, EON Reality, Inc
reported to Dan at EON Reality
“Truely a visionary! Dan is a compassionate and clear thinking leader who puts employees' and customers' interests first. He is very passionate about converting both individual and organizational dreams into reality. Dan adds energy and enthusiasm into projects, unlike anybody else I have ever known.” September 5, 2006
Rohit Khanna, President, 3D INFOTECH, INC.
reported to Dan at EON Reality
“Dan is a fantastic man and it's a fantastic company to work for.” September 5, 2006
Jan Kjällström, Product Manager, EON Reality, Inc.
reported to Dan at EON Reality
“Dan is really a great entrepreneur. His impressive list of achievements tells us how good he is in succeeding in several complex and diverse areas. At EON Reality he and his team proofed how a small company became a big player in virtual reality and real-time simulation market.” September 5, 2006
Fernando Faria de Toledo, Manager, Virtual Reality Center, National Institute for Aviation Research at WSU
was Dan's client
“Dan has the ability to make the "virtual" a reality. He is hard working, talented, professional, focused and creative. He is the first to see an opportunity, seize it, follow it up and achieve the ultimate and successful end results. I really enjoy working with him.” September 3, 2006
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