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Brother unveils upgraded AirScouter head-mounted display

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/4/2012 - 03:54] - 0 - Displays

Brother released back in 2010 its first AirScouter head mounted display glasses that will help anyone wearing them to get visual data always handy or create a unique AR experience. Today however, Brother announced an upgraded version o[...]

Brother unveils upgraded AirScouter head-mounted display

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Keio Univeristy demos Interactive plants that react and convey emotions

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [4/4/2012 - 09:45] - 0 - Science

A research group at Keio University are creating interactive plants, enabling them to display emotions and communicate with people. “The purpose of this system is to make living plants seem even more alive, and give them a greate[...]

Keio Univeristy demos Interactive plants that react and convey emotions

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NTT demonstrate Videoconferencing system that shows who’s talking to whom

By DigInfo TV - [3/4/2012 - 08:49] - 1 - Networking

MM-Space, being developed by a lab at NTT, is a system designed to make users of video conferencing systems involving several people feel as if they are talking to each other in the same room. This system records the faces and voices o[...]

NTT demonstrate Videoconferencing system that shows who’s talking to whom

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Keio U announces Interactive Poster That Loves Being Kissed

By DigInfo TV - [2/4/2012 - 08:41] - 0 - Displays

By sensing the distance between the user and the display, this photo of a person reacts when kissed. This system is currently under development by a research group at Keio University and they are also considering how to utilize this sy[...]

Keio U announces Interactive Poster That Loves Being Kissed

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Ubi-Camera – Take Photos With Your Hands

By DigInfo TV - [28/3/2012 - 09:57] - 2 - Press Conference Cameras

The Ubi-Camera takes photos composed by framing them with your hands. This prototype miniature camera is being developed by a research group at the Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences. “When you draw a picture or take a[...]

Ubi-Camera – Take Photos With Your Hands

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Visible-Light Communication Projector Adds Information To The Projected Image

By DigInfo TV - [12/3/2012 - 09:02] - 0 - Press Conference Displays

At the University of Tokyo, the Naemura Group is researching interactive ways of presentating information, using a projector that communicates through visible light. A visible-light communication projector can add information to the pr[...]

Visible-Light Communication Projector Adds Information To The Projected Image

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Okaya introduces Next-generation vending machine concept with see-through display

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [21/12/2011 - 10:42] - 5 - Offbeat

This concept model for a next-generation vending machine, which features a see through display, is being developed by Sanden, a large manufacturer of vending machines, in conjunction with Okaya Electronics and Intel. This concept model[...]

Okaya introduces Next-generation vending machine concept with see-through display

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Pioneer AR-HUD Car Navigation System

By DigInfo TV - [24/10/2011 - 08:31] - 1 - Gps

In 2012, Pioneer will release the AR Head-Up Display, a next-generation car navigation system. This display uses a laser projector and a concave half-mirror to superimpose maps and navigation information onto the actual environment, 1.[...]

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Keio University demonstrate Touchable 3D Character Projected Into a Real Environment

By DigInfo TV - [20/9/2011 - 09:39] - 1 - Science

RePro3D, developed by a research group at Keio University, is a multi-perspective, naked eye 3D display in which viewers can touch a 3D character floating in midair. The touchable 3D display is a combination of three elements. A mechan[...]

Keio University demonstrate Touchable 3D Character Projected Into a Real Environment

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Kokuyo releases CamiApp series of smartphone-friendly notebooks

By DigInfo TV - [7/9/2011 - 02:52] - 0 - Software

On September 7, Kokuyo will release its CamiApp series of smartphone-friendly paper notepads. These enable handwritten notes to be photographed with a smartphone’s camera, digitized and edited. “These products are paper not[...]

Kokuyo releases CamiApp series of smartphone-friendly notebooks

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Sony AR tool to help your screen size decisions

By Tiago Santos - [26/8/2011 - 02:11] - 0 - Software

Ever went to a mall and saw that gorgeous looking LED or LCD display and wondered if it would fit your living room? Sony AR is here to help ! The process is pretty much straight forward, visit the website print the marker, take a photo[...]

Sony AR tool to help your screen size decisions

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After Panasonic and its Panasonic “VIERA AR Setup Simulator” Toshiba announces its Regza Simulator

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/7/2011 - 03:38] - 0 - Software

Panasonic launched in May the VIERA AR Setup Simulator, an iPhone AR (Augmented Reality) Application that will help you check “How Nice” this new Virea TV you are planning to buy will fit well in your living room. And today this is Tos[...]

After Panasonic and its Panasonic “VIERA AR Setup Simulator” Toshiba announces its Regza Simulator

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[International Toy Show] Wiz Inc introdudes AppToyz Products in Japan with appBlaster, appCopter, appRacer and appWheel

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/6/2011 - 03:47] - 2 - Toy

Developed by the british company appToyz and Introduced by WizInc Japan, appBlaster, appCopter, appRacer and appWheel are a series of Games made for iPhones that comes with a wide range of peripherals going from the remote Car or Helic[...]

[International Toy Show] Wiz Inc introdudes AppToyz Products in Japan with appBlaster, appCopter, appRacer and appWheel

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[International Toy Show] Bandai introduces a new ARcarddass OnePiece game for iPhone in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [17/6/2011 - 01:45] - 0 - Toy

Bandai just introduced at the International Tokyo Toy Show a new iPhone AR game based on the company carddass playing cards with the OnePiece ARcarddass series. While the iPhone App is entirely free of charge (only available on the iTu[...]

[International Toy Show] Bandai introduces a new ARcarddass OnePiece game for iPhone in Japan

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[Interview] A Closer look to Sony’s fantastic SmartAR Technology

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [8/6/2011 - 03:59] - 0 - Interview Software

Sony introduces a couple of weeks ago a new AR or Augmented Reality technology SmartAR, and after being able to enjoy Sony’s stunning demonstration at at the Sony Building (Video here after) I could not stop wanting to know more about [...]

[Interview] A Closer look to Sony’s fantastic SmartAR Technology

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Sony’s SmartAR finally get a proper introduction Video

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [23/5/2011 - 08:45] - 0 - Software

This Saturday Sony uploaded an update video of its New SmartAR technology, and as you will see the result is pretty mind-blowing! The huge difference here between traditional AR setup available on the market let’s say the 3DS for examp[...]

Sony’s SmartAR finally get a proper introduction Video

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Sony develops “SmartAR” Integrated Augmented Reality technology

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/5/2011 - 03:01] - 0 - Software

Sony introduced today new integrated Augmented Reality (AR) technology called “Smart AR.” This technology enables additional information to be displayed on the device’s screens such as virtual objects, or images and texts that cannot b[...]

Sony develops “SmartAR” Integrated Augmented Reality technology

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Docomo and Mizuho released their first AR ATM Finder for Android smartphones

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/5/2011 - 11:08] - 2 - Software

Docomo and Mizhuo Bank, Japanese second largest bank released yesterday a new Application for Android Smartphone the “ATM Store Finder”. Compatible with most Android phone sold via Docomo, the ATM Store Finder will quickly help you to [...]

Docomo and Mizuho released their first AR ATM Finder for Android smartphones

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LG Optimus 3D brings world’s first 3D Augmented Reality

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/5/2011 - 11:27] - 1 - Phones

LG and Wikitude announced today the implementation of the first 3D AR (Augmented Reality) browser on the LG’s new Optimus 3D Android Smartphone. Thanks to the adoption of the Wikitude 3D browser you will now be able to get real-time in[...]

LG Optimus 3D brings world’s first 3D Augmented Reality

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Panasonic released the “Panasonic VIERA AR Setup Simulator”

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/5/2011 - 01:02] - 2 - Home Entertainment

Want to pick-up one of Panasonic latest Viera TVs? Just try first Panasonic VIERA AR Setup Simulator if the Viera TV of your dream will match perfectly in your living room! Like any AR application will you will need to put a little pie[...]

Panasonic released the “Panasonic VIERA AR Setup Simulator”

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Club Nintendo Japan releases Giant Mii AR Card for 3DS

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/4/2011 - 10:13] - 0 - Gaming

They did it! Yep you will finally have your own 1:1 Mii thanks to Nintendo exclusive Club Nintendo Giant AR Card! This huge 73x46cm card is in fact a double-sided AR card with oon one side your Giant Mii Character and on the other side[...]

Club Nintendo Japan releases Giant Mii AR Card for 3DS

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[Toy Forum 2011] Takara Tomy “Virtual Master Real” the first AR Fishing simulator

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [27/1/2011 - 11:51] - 0 - Toy

Takara Tomy has released yesterday during the Toy Forum 2011 a new fishing toy name “The Virtual Master Real” simulating fishing experience and using AR (Augmented Reality) to better enhances your fishing experience. Thanks to a little[...]