Fredrikstad, Norway, 25. November 2009 – Making a global debut at I/ITSEC 09, Norway’s projectiondesign® will launch the MIPS WB2560, an all-new multi-image processing system offering state-of-the-art high performance image blending and geometry correction for 2-D and 3-D display in scientific visualization, training and simulation applications in the military, security, education and aerospace sectors.

Designed to integrate with projectiondesign projectors, MIPS WB2560 is capable of providing image and geometry correction on a per-pixel basis for perfect and reliable image performance. MIPS WB2560 is infinitely scalable, allowing any number of channels to be combined to produce a single image MIPS units are configurable to easily create images ranging from a simple 2-channel blend to complex multi-channel, geometry-corrected 3D stereoscopic displays for use on any projection surface. The processing engine is transparent to the image generator, and operates at or near zero latency depending on setup; this makes the MIPS WB2560 perfectly suited to applications such as military event simulation, where the realism of fast-moving scenarios is crucial to the success of personnel training.
 
Commenting on the launch of projectiondesign’s first-ever dedicated multi-image processor, Anders Løkke, International Marketing & Communications Manager, says: “When conceiving MIPS, we set out to create an architecture that would offer completely transparent and dedicated scaling and processing for each channel. Using DualLink DVI interfacing at speeds of up to 6.25 Gbs ensures that images are free from compression artefacts, while compatibility with any resolution up to WQXGA (2,560 x 1,600) means MIPS is ready to blend, warp, and color-manage the next generation of displays.”
 
Concealed within these Scandinavian-designed black enclosures is a wealth of technological innovation. For example, the MIPS WB2560 features patented Black Level Matching, allowing the black level of individual displays to be adjusted to create truly seamless blending and perfect matching between multiple displays. Additionally, Pixel Level Matching allows individual RGB lift and gain per pixel, while the high-speed, dual processor at the heart of the MIPS WB2560 features user-selectable filtering, including bi-cubic interpolation and the acclaimed 4 x 4 Lanczos adaptive filtering, to produce the highest degree of detail and sharpness in blend and correction zones.
 
The MIPS WB2560 is set to be a booth highlight at I/ITSEC 09. projectiondesign, in cooperation with Antycip Simulation, a subsidiary of ST Electronics (Training & Simulation Systems) Pte Ltd, projectiondesign will be showcasing the MIPS WB2560 paired with the company’s FL32 wuxga ReaLED™ LED illumination-based DLP® projector at I/ITSEC 2009.

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About projectiondesign
projectiondesign is a Norwegian company that designs, manufactures and markets a range of high performance projectors for professional, business and consumer applications. Amongst its core markets are high resolution scientific visualization, visual training and simulation, medical imaging, broadcast and post production, public media and entertainment. Numerous industry milestones that distinguish projectiondesign’s award winning, innovative technology include the introduction of the world’s first single-chip SXGA DLP projector in 2002, the first commercially available 1080p DLP projector in 2006, the first WUXGA resolution DLP projector, and the first portable and high-resolution active 3D stereoscopic projector in 2008. In 2009, projectiondesign introduced its first 3-chip projector and debuted LED illumination. 2010 signifies the company’s first image warp and blend product with the MIPS processors, as well as the world premiere of the WQXGA resolution (2,560 x 1,600) projector, and revolutionary patented Remote Light Source technology. The entire professional product range is warranted for 24/7 usage. projectiondesign is based in Fredrikstad, Norway, and has offices in Singapore, India, UAE, South Africa, Italy, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, and United Kingdom, as well as the United States.

For further information about this and other leading products please visit projectiondesign.com or contact:

Manufacturer Enquiries
Anders Løkke
International Marketing & Communications Manager
projectiondesign AS
Telephone: +47 69 30 45 68
Mobile: +47 48 08 16 14
Email: anders.lokke@projectiondesign.com

Press Contact - International
Katinka Allender
PR Consultant
Telephone: +44 (0) 1491 571402
Mobile: +44 (0) 7887 711 246
Email: katinka@k-communications.com

Press Contact - Americas
Tracey Mari
Marketing Communications Manager
projectiondesign, LLC.
Telephone: +1 (201) 375-4744
Freephone: +1 (800) 298-4508
Email: tracey.mari@projectiondesign.com

The MIPS image processor adds much requested blend and warp functionality to projectiondesign projectors.