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Vuzix Corporation to Showcase World's First True Virtual Reality Video Eyewear at This Week's Tokyo Games Show

2007-09-20 05:17 3619

Visit Booth #2-N12 to experience the future of gaming and pick up a 3-D Software Development Kit

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 21 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix Corporation, the leading manufacturer of video eyewear and personal display devices, will be attending this week's 2007 Tokyo Games Show in Japan at MakuhariMesse. Vuzix will be presenting a number of its newest iWear(R) brand of Video Eyewear products, including the VR920 and AV920. The just released VR920 is the world's first high resolution, 3-D Video Eyewear with head tracking. Gaming enthusiasts can now enter the virtual world of their favorite game.

Vuzix management is also actively looking to recruit game developers to support the new VR920 and 3-D Software Development Kit. The goal is to maximize the 3-D gaming experience of their new and existing software titles and 3-D video output.

Designed with the PC gaming and simulation in mind and using the same technology the U.S Military employs, the VR920 (sub-$499 MSRP) includes the following features:

-- VGA progressive scan LCDs with support for up to 1024 x 768

-- 32 degree field of view

-- The largest virtual screen, 62 inches from 9 feet

-- Built in microphone for VOIP communications

-- Adjustable headphones

-- Three degree of freedom head tracker

-- 6 ft. slim cable with included miniature USB & VGA connector

-- iWear(R) 3-D enabled for automatic switch between 2-D & 3-D

-- Visor weighs 3.2 ounces

For more information about Vuzix Corporation, please visit http://www.vuzix.com.

About Vuzix Corporation

Vuzix Corporation, formerly Icuiti, manufactures Video Eyewear and personal display devices for the entertainment, mobile video, defense and commercial markets. Vuzix' Video Eyewear connects to standard PCs and mobile electronic viewing products such as portable media players, gaming consoles, cell phones, and laptops -- providing viewers with a personal big screen experience. The company aims to make its Video Eyewear line standard equipment for playing games as well as watching news, music videos, and movies. Vuzix won four CES Innovations Awards and the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology Innovation of the Year Award for European Mobile & Wireless services. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a privately held company with offices in Rochester, NY and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please visit: http://www.vuzix.com.

Source: Vuzix Corporation
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