1/5/2011 9:02:53 AM
<![CDATA[Created with the PicoP Development Kit, the prototype combines best
attributes of smartphones and tablets with embedded laser projector for
exciting new mobile user experiences
LAS VEGAS, Jan 05, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) —
MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS) unveiled the future of mobile devices
with a mini-tablet design featuring the PicoP(R) laser display engine
today at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show. The prototype device
demonstrates what is possible in the next generation of mobile devices
that offer large viewing experiences in an ultra-compact size. Original
Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original Design Manufacturers (ODMs)
can leverage the PicoP Development Kit for all the tools necessary to
design fully functional devices incorporating the PicoP display engine.
The mini-tablet device will be demonstrated at MicroVision’s booth
#MP25828 and at its technology suite at the MGM Grand Hotel, as well as
at the Showstoppers and Digital Experience press briefing events.
Developed using the PicoP Development Kit, the MicroVision design offers
the functionality of a tablet PC and a big-screen viewing experience
from the embedded pico projector in a pocket-sized package–just a little
thicker than today’s smartphones. The embedded pico projector displays
vivid, widescreen images as large as 100 diagonal inches depending on
lighting conditions, offering dramatically enhanced mobile gaming,
social networking and content sharing experiences. While the
architecture can support a variety of mobile operating systems, the
current functional design uses the Android 2.2 operating system. The
device includes a 3.5-inch capacitive touch screen, 720p camcorder
module, motion sensor, HDMI in and out and display support for web
content, user generated content and apps on popular mobile operating
systems.
“More functionality in a smaller package has always been the trend in
consumer electronics until tablets came along,” said Alexander Tokman,
president and CEO, MicroVision. “This mobile multimedia device is just
one example of how we plan to help the industry achieve big-screen
viewing experiences while still offering pocket-size portability.”
Embedded Advantages of Lasers
MicroVision’s laser-scanning technology is ideally suited for embedded
mobile applications as its images are always in focus even under
constant motion and colors are created instantaneously, avoiding color
breakup other technologies experience when the projector or the viewer’s
head moves. With a highly modular and flexible architecture, the PicoP
display engine offers additional unique benefits including high optical
efficiency, small form factor and low power requirements. It does not
require projection lenses, focus wheels or complex optics and it
dissipates less heat, yielding an extremely small form factor.
The Mini-Tablet Prototype
The mini-tablet prototype offers a technical foundation for OEM and ODM
partners to introduce exciting new mobility use-cases to businesses and
consumers.
For other embedded projection applications, OEMs and ODMs can leverage
the PicoP Evaluation Kit or PicoP Development Kit to explore
applications and design fully functional devices using MicroVision’s
laser-scanning technology. These kits are available for purchase now by
qualified organizations. More information is available at MicroVision’s
website.
The mini-tablet prototype is available for evaluation through local
MicroVision sales representatives. For more information or technical
specifications, please visit www.microvision.com.
About MicroVision
MicroVision provides the PicoP display engine technology platform
designed to enable next-generation display and imaging products for pico
projectors, vehicle displays and wearable displays that interface with
mobile devices. The company’s projection display engine uses highly
efficient laser light sources which can create vivid images with high
contrast and brightness. For more information, visit us on:
Our company website: www.microvision.com
Our corporate blog: www.microvision.com/displayground
Twitter: www.twitter.com/microvision
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MicrovisionInc
YouTube: www.youtube.com/mvisvideo
PicoP is registered trademarks of MicroVision Inc. in the United
States and other countries. All other trademarks are the properties of
their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this release, including those relating
to potential future products, and those using words such as “can” and
“plan” are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the company’s forward-looking
statements include the following: our ability to raise additional
capital when needed; our customers’ failure to perform under open
purchase orders; our financial and technical resources relative to those
of our competitors; our ability to keep up with rapid technological
change; government regulation of our technologies; our ability to
enforce our intellectual property rights and protect our proprietary
technologies; the ability to obtain additional contract awards; the
timing of commercial product launches and delays in product development;
the ability to achieve key technical milestones in key products;
dependence on third parties to develop, manufacture, sell and market our
products; potential product liability claims; and other risk factors
identified from time to time in the company’s SEC reports, including the
company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. Except as
expressly required by federal securities laws, we undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in
circumstances or any other reason.
SOURCE: MicroVision, Inc.
MicroVision, Inc.
Tiffany Bradford, 425-882-6629 (investors)
or
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Callie Snyder, 503-997-3440 (media/PR)