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1. What is it?
The VisionStation by Elumens is a low-cost 3D immersive viewing
system with a wide range of applications.
2. Which applications?
The VisionStation can be used with applications from many different
areas of endeavor. Simulation and training, oil and gas exploration,
product presentation and entertainment applications will
all benefit from the use of an Elumens VisionStation visualization
system.
3. How do the applications benefit?
Standard flat-screen applications can display a field of view
(FOV) of no more than 60°. The Elumens VisionStation allows
for a fully immersive display of 160°. The VisionStation's
ultra-wide FOV creates an amazing sense of space and depth,
without need for goggles or glasses. The large size of the
VisionStation screen (1.5 meters) also helps promote an excellent
sense of immersive 3D.
4. How does the VisionStation accomplish these things?
Elumens' patented TruTheta software enables software applications
for use with Elumens Vision series products. TruTheta software
comprises a set of software libraries available at no charge
from the Elumens website. Elumens' spherical screens promote
an excellent sense of 3D and "presence".
Elumens' unique custom optics enables full-screen projection
at 180° with perfect spherical projection. Onscreen images have
extremely high fidelity to signal.
5. How do I set it up and use it?
The VisionStation is very simple to set up and operate. Once
the system is assembled--a fifteen-minute job requiring only
ordinary tools--the VGA output from the users' computer is
plugged into the VGA input of the VisionStation and the system
is ready to run.
6. Is it portable?
Like all Elumens products, the VisionStation was designed with
portability in mind. The system breaks down and packs into
two optional ruggedized carrying cases. The cases fit into
a standard cargo van. The portability and durability of the
VisionStation make it a perfect choice for trade show and
exhibit use.
7. How does the VisionStation relate to other Elumens
products?
The VisionStation is designed with the same conceptual "backbone" as
all other Elumens Vision series products and shares features
and technology with our other models. The low cost, ease-of-use,
and effectiveness of the VisionStation is are also available
in our larger models, the VisionStation 3 , VisionDome 4 and
VisionDome 5.
APPLICATIONS
Military Training & Simulation
Today's armed forces have more missions, in more locations
and must respond in less time than ever before. Deployable,
reconfigurable simulation systems can provide critical
training at a critical time.
Personnel must be prepared for scenarios varying from long-term
peace keeping to full-scale conflict. Localized and effective
training, whether in a training facility, on board ship
or in the field, is more important than ever.
For
less than the service costs of traditional training systems,
role-player simulators based on the VisionStation can
be easily deployed to multiple locations. Remote role-players
can be networked to the central mission training facility.
Pilots can get the benefits of realistic mission rehearsal
without leaving the ground. Unmanned vehicles can be
controlled with an improved "out the window" field of
view. Integrating the VisionStation into these simulation
and control applications will reduce the cost of training
while yielding a high quality of readiness.
Typical
Applications
- Out-of-hatch armored vehicle training
- Rotary and fixed-wing aircraft training
- Missile-targeting simulation
- Command and control exercises
- Distributed simulation
Education
Part
of the mission of the modern educational institution
is to teach students the basics while also getting them
excited about new and interesting developments in our
world. The VisionStation fills both these requirements
by providing an excellent teaching tool and a unique
next-generation visualization system. Students will benefit
from the VisionStation’s ease of setup and use; administrators
and teachers will benefit from the system’s multiple
uses and applications.
Students can use the Elumens VisionStation as both a means
of viewing their 3D projects and as a way to study subjects
like fluid dynamics, flocking behavior in birds or urban
planning. Elumens offers all their software
tools and libraries for free on the Elumens website,
encouraging experimentation and exploration on the part
of students. Elumens TruTheta animation methodology is
free and easy to use with any standard 3D animation package,
making the production of Dome content a goal easily realized
by student groups.
Vision
Series products are already in use at numerous educational
institutions worldwide.
Typical Applications
- 3D
software training
- Architectural walkthroughs
- Urban planning
- Scientific visualization
- Visualization for entertainment
Commercial Training & Simulation
Simulated training is a rapidly growing market in the US
and abroad. Simulators have become commonplace in areas
as diverse as driver training, crane operator simulation
and equipment maintenance training. As the costs of real
equipment soar and the costs of simulators drop, commercial
training and simulation has become an exciting new growth
area for Elumens Vision series products.
The
VisionStation offers many of the features critical to
effective commercial simulation. The VisionStation is
priced within the reach of many small businesses, and
offers ease-of-use, portability and value unavailable
in other, far more expensive simulation systems.
Typical Applications
- Truck-driver training
- School bus driver training
- Locomotive simulation
- Heavy equipment training
- Avionics and flight-tower training
- Automobile driver training
Product Design & Presentation
A
product development team's mission is focused on time-to-market,
quality and cost. Time saved in the design process can
add to a product's life cycle. Longer product life can
lead to increased sales opportunities and a head start
on competitors. Recognizing design flaws early in the
concept stage leads to a higher quality product. Visualizing
digital prototypes eliminates the cost of building models.
Using
the VisionStation, Auto, Aircraft, Ship, and Plant designers
can visualize interior and structural concepts in true
3D, allowing them to avoid costly design changes late
in the process. TruTheta Spherical projection capabilities
have been embedded into many leading CAD and visualization
applications. Once model creation is complete, using
the VisionStation is the most exciting way to present
your new products, either in in-house presentations or
in public venues like trade shows and exhibitions.
Typical Applications
- Trade shows and exhibits
- Client centers
- Road shows and demos
- Showrooms
- Design centers and labs
- Collaborative design workshops
Entertainment
Modern
viewers have high expectations when it comes to entertainment
visuals. A generation raised on “Jurassic Park” and the “Star
Wars” series of films expects gripping, exciting entertainment.
The
VisionStation provides excitement in spades. Content
creation is a snap, making content rollovers easy and
quick. The unique nature of Elumens projection makes
for a highly memorable experience, ensuring return visits.
With dome theaters growing steadily in number, the VisionStation
is a natural choice for entertainment venues.
Applications
- Arcade gaming
- Interactive kiosks
- Location-based entertainment
- Museums and planetaria
- Ride films
- Club and dance hall display and lighting
- Theme parks
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