A Little Disney "Magic" and MicroVision Technology Bring Storybooks to Life

As a company who is grounded in research and development as a means to discover exciting, disruptive products, at MicroVision we’re always encouraging others to explore new possibilities and create innovative applications using MicroVision technology.  So when Disney Research’s latest projection demonstration surfaced, we wanted to share what they have created mixing their “magic” and our technology.

HideOut is a perfect example of how PicoP^® display technology can free your imagination to see outside the box — a prototype system created by Disney Research that uses MicroVision’s patented PicoP display technology in the form of a SHOWWX™ pico projector to enable interactive , augmented reality

applications. The video shows how the handheld device enables users to interact with digital content that seems hidden until the projector brings it out onto everyday objects such as books, walls, game boards, tables, and many others. 

Check out the video: Disney Research Brings Storybooks to Life with HideOut

This is the latest advance by Disney Research using MicroVision technology.  MotionBeam and SideBySide are two other instances where Disney Research demonstrates the type of “beyond projection” applications that can be created using PicoP display technology. The focus-free nature of PicoP display technology is one reason why it is suited to this type of advanced application where other projection technologies are not.

While these projects are only in the research and development phase, we are excited to see PicoP display technology at the heart of solutions that show off some possibilities to change the way we see and interact with information.

iPad + SHOWWX = Work-Worthy Combo

Check out this article from GigaOm for tips to make your iPad “work-worthy”, including using our very own SHOWWX laser pico projector to power your presentations. Lugging around your laptop can be a burden, especially for business road warriors that jet around from meeting to meeting or from the home to the office. That is one of the reasons why an iPad is an appealing option compared to laptops. Pair your iPad with the sleek and portable SHOWWX or SHOWWX+, and you now have a presentation device that is hassle-free and ready for both on-the-go and office use. Check out the full GigaOm article here. 

SHOWWX+ One of Spring’s Hottest Gadgets

The SHOWWX+ was highlighted in Departures Magazine’s “Spring’s Hottest Gadget” feature, which is currently available online and in the March/April print edition of the magazine. Departures Magazineis a luxury lifestyle publication that focuses on travel, culture and style – as well as high-end technology products. You’ll notice the SHOWWX+ is one of the images on the main page and is featured in the slide show.