Radiant Presents at the 2020 AWE Online Conference and Expo Introducing AR/VR Display Test Systems that Replicate Human Vision within Headsets

To accurately test displays that are viewed so near to the eye, a display measurement solution must closely emulate the position, limitations, and characteristics of the human eye within the unique viewing environment of an XR headset.

REDMOND, Wash. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Radiant Vision Systems, a leading provider of photometric imaging solutions for light and display measurement, announces that it will exhibit and speak as part of AWE (Augmented World Expo) Online, taking place May 26-29, 2020. For the first time, AWE will be held as a fully virtual event featuring both an online Conference and Expo. In addition to engaging with attendees of the live virtual Expo, Davis Bowling—member of the Radiant Vision Systems sales leadership team and liaison to the company’s augmented (AR), virtual (VR), and mixed reality (MR) customers— will present “Replicating Human Vision for Accurate Testing of AR/VR Displays” as part of the AWE Conference “XR Enablement” track. The presentation will be broadcast Wednesday, May 27, from 11:30 to 11:50 A.M. PDT, followed by a live Q&A with Bowling and members of the Radiant display test solutions team.

Near-eye displays—like those in AR, VR, and MR devices (collectively referred to as XR devices)—project virtual objects and information in close proximity to the human eye, sometimes encompassing the user’s entire field of view. This proximity not only creates immersive visual experiences, but also enhances defects like poor contrast, nonuniform brightness or color, line and pixel defects, low image clarity, and image positioning issues. Manufacturers of XR devices are tasked with ensuring defect-free virtual images, leveraging automated photometric test and measurement solutions to qualify displays and characterize their optical performance according to exacting geometries and device specifications. To accurately test displays that are viewed so near to the eye, a display measurement solution must closely emulate the position, limitations, and characteristics of the human eye within the unique viewing environment of an XR headset. During his presentation at the AWE Online Conference, Davis Bowling will describe an innovative imaging solution for in-headset near-eye display testing that replicates human vision for the most accurate evaluation of the visual experience and qualification of the integrated display.

Topics of Radiant’s AWE Online Conference presentation include:

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  Challenges of near-eye display measurement and visual quality testing
• Important optical design features that allow imaging systems to replicate human vision within headsets for test and measurement
• Radiant’s AR/VR display measurement system and software analysis capabilities

Davis Bowling has supported customer applications with photometric, colorimetric, and radiometric inspection systems since 1997. Manufacturers of displays and illuminated devices apply these systems, calibrated to a range of lens designs, to enable automated visual inspection within precise viewing parameters and ensure quality according to human visual perception. A member of the sales leadership team at Radiant Vision Systems, Bowling is responsible for facilitating solutions for unique customer applications worldwide—including emerging AR, VR, and MR display types and optical geometries. Bowling has a deep understanding of the technical considerations required for a successful implementation, and builds on Radiant’s success by sharing his expertise on measurement equipment and providing a consultative approach to system integration.

In addition to speaking at the Conference, members of the Radiant Vision Systems display test solutions team will engage with event attendees live from the company’s exhibitor webpage as part of the AWE Online Expo. The team will be available each day of the event to conduct virtual chats and meet one-on-one with attendees over live video conference. Attendees are able to schedule meetings with Radiant team members during the Expo to learn about AR/VR display testing, discuss specific projects, and get support.

For more information or to register for AWE Online, visit http://www.awexr.com. Attendees can apply the Radiant Promo Code (50ONEXH) during registration to receive 50% off a full, four-day pass to the event, including both the AWE Online Conference and Expo.

Learn more about Radiant Vision Systems at http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com.

About Radiant Vision Systems

Radiant Vision Systems works with world-class brands and manufacturers to deliver creative visual inspection solutions that improve quality, reduce costs, and increase customer satisfaction. Radiant’s legacy of technology innovation in photometric imaging and worldwide install base date back more than 25 years and address applications from consumer electronics to automotive manufacturing. Radiant Vision Systems product lines include TrueTest™ automated visual inspection software for quality control, and ProMetric® imaging colorimeters, photometers, and light source measurement systems. Radiant is headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, with strategic offices in California, Michigan, China, and South Korea. Radiant has been a part of Konica Minolta’s Sensing Business Unit since August 2015. For more information, visit http://www.RadiantVisionSystems.com.

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“Our team is excited to build critically-needed robotic hardware and advanced software solutions that help first responders and people with dangerous jobs,” says Booth. “Our mission is to build powerful and affordable technology that we can put in the hands of as many people as possible.”

BOULDER, Colo. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Former Sphero COO Jim Booth Joins Company Six as CEO, Paul Copioli Named New CEO of Sphero, and former CEO Paul Berberian to Become Chairman of both Companies.

Sphero, the industry leader in edtech programmable robots and STEAM-based educational tools, announced today that it has successfully completed the spin-off of Company Six into an independent company to commercialize intelligent robots and AI-based software applications for first responders, government, defense, and those who work in dangerous situations.

Company Six started as Sphero’s Public Safety Division, brought to life from Paul Berberian’s and Jim Booth’s backgrounds in military service and their passion for providing innovative tools for first responders and those who put themselves in harm’s way. By applying the experience used to bring more than 4 million robots to market at Sphero, the Company Six team believes it can create products that are not only robust and feature-rich enough for professional applications, but also affordable enough to be adopted by the majority, rather than the minority, of civilian and military personnel.

Former Sphero COO Jim Booth will lead the Company Six team as CEO, and is joined by several members of the original Sphero team.

“Our team is excited to build critically-needed robotic hardware and advanced software solutions that help first responders and people with dangerous jobs,” says Booth. “Our mission is to build powerful and affordable technology that we can put in the hands of as many people as possible.”

Booth was one of the early mentors to Ian Bernstein and Adam Wilson, Sphero’s two co-founders, as part of the Techstars Boulder Accelerator 2010 class. He joined Sphero after the Techstars program and helped launch and scale the company and managed numerous key areas, including operations, HR, legal, sales, finance, marketing, and business development.

In connection with the spinout and formation of Company Six, they also closed a $3M seed investment round led by Spider Capital, with participation from existing Sphero investors including Foundry Group, Techstars, as well as new investor GAN Ventures to fund commercialization and market entry of their initial products. At Company Six, the founding team is continuing to develop groundbreaking and affordable robotic technology as they have done over the past 10 years with Sphero. The products and services they will deliver to this new market are essential to maintaining safety, situational awareness,and improving decision making in the field for critical incidents and everyday operating environments.

In conjunction with Company Six spinning off, the board of directors has named Paul Copioli the Chief Executive Officer of Sphero, effective immediately.

Copioli joined Sphero in August 2019 after Sphero joined forces with New York-based littleBits, the company that invented the snap-together electronic building blocks that teach the foundations of circuitry and STEAM, where he served as President and COO. Before littleBits, Paul was the president of VEX Robotics for more than nine years. During his tenure with VEX, Paul led the company to become the largest and most successful of Innovation First International’s (IFI) three wholly-owned subsidiaries, growing the business nine times over in under a decade.

“It’s an honor to lead the Sphero team as we continue to pave the way for accessible robots, STEAM and computer science education for kids around the world,” says Copioli. “With our focus on education and our mission to inspire the creators of tomorrow, Sphero has a long-standing place in our school systems and beyond. Paul Berberian’s immense contribution to the company leaves me with a strong leadership model to carry forward, and I look forward to Sphero’s continued success.”

Berberian, Sphero’s former CEO, will move into the newly designated role of Chairman after more than a decade leading the Boulder-based company. Berberian will also preside over Company Six as the team brings to market both advanced robotic products and a cloud-based analytics and monitoring platform designed to advance the awareness of those who put themselves into harm’s way.

“In my time as Sphero’s CEO I was amazed by the number of kids’ lives we positively affected by bringing our robots into classrooms and living rooms worldwide,” says Berberian. As Chairman of both Sphero and Company Six, this is an opportunity to continue to bring revolutionary robotics technology to new markets to improve the lives of more people, our future leaders, and people with essential and sometimes dangerous job functions. With Paul Copioli and Jim Booth’s experience, I’m confident both companies will flourish under their leadership.”

For more information on Company Six, please visit http://www.companysix.com/.

ABOUT SPHERO:

Sphero inspires the creators of tomorrow through remarkably cool, programmable robots, electronic building blocks, and educational tools that transform the way kids learn and create through coding, science, music, and the arts. Sphero goes #BeyondCode and drives kids to turn their imagination into reality. The skills students unlock through play-based learning prepare them to thrive, no matter what subject or career they pursue. Based in Boulder, CO, Sphero has become the #1 STEAM-based learning solutions company, loved by millions of parents, kids and educators worldwide. Learn more at http://sphero.com.

ABOUT COMPANY SIX:

Company Six (CO6) is a venture-backed robotic and cloud technology company headquartered in Boulder, CO that is dedicated to advancing the awareness and protection of those who put themselves into harm’s way. By combining advanced robotic platforms with a highly secure cloud-based technology suite, their products will fundamentally transform the way first responders operate in dangerous environments. CO6’s products are based on nearly a decade of technology development, and are designed to deliver a lightweight, yet highly advanced robotic solution that provides critical awareness for those we depend on the most, including police, fire, EMT, military, and others with dangerous jobs.

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We first brought in the Inca IP Video Platform to replace equipment for our off-air channels. We ended up replacing 14 pieces of equipment with one Inca chassis, a huge space and power savings.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Greenlight, North Carolina’s community-owned data and video network, chose WISI, a global leader in carrier-grade video delivery solutions, to replace their video processing equipment and power their video headend. The results were substantial; Greenlight significantly reduced rack space and streamlined its video delivery process.

Before deploying WISI’s solution, Greenlight faced the problem of high maintenance end-of-life video equipment.

“We first brought in the Inca IP Video Platform to replace equipment for our off-air channels. We ended up replacing 14 pieces of equipment with one Inca chassis, a huge space and power savings,” said Linwood Tyndall, Infrastructure Engineer at Greenlight.

“I looked to WISI once again when it came time to replace our ageing Cisco DCM D9901,” said Tyndall.

Greenlight subsequently selected WISI’s headend product series to process each step in the video delivery chain and deliver their full channel line-up. The Inca IP Video Platform is used to receive off-air channels and then transrate and transcode both local and national services for delivery. The Tangram Video Platform is used to convert feeds for edge networks, like IP to analog, and multiplex streams for delivery over fiber.

“We are pretty much using WISI through the whole system,” said Tyndall. “We looked at quite a few options for transcoding but nobody else could offer the ease of use and the advanced [user] interface that WISI provides.”

The Inca IP Video Platform is powered by award-winning VidiOS™ management and monitoring tools. The VidiOS™ user interface was designed with visibility in mind to provide an intuitive, user-friendly experience to review video statistics and analysis. Features include inbound and outbound video thumbnails, stream sample downloads, extensive statistical analysis, and end-to-end process logging.

“Other vendors don’t provide the level of analytics and details that the Inca platform provides. You would usually have to use an MPEG analyzer for the details you can easily see in VidiOS™,” said Tyndall. “We found WISI’s UI to be very unique to the market.”

Greenlight also uses WISI’s All Seeing Eye (ASE) product. ASE supports stream monitoring from WISI’s headend solutions and 3rd party equipment to deliver a network-wide visual mosaic of all video streams in a headend.

“ASE saves us a lot of time on troubleshooting and helps us identify issues quickly. It gives us the ability to proactively identify issues before the customer calls them in,” said Tyndall. “Gone are the days of referring to spreadsheets when trying to find the source of an issue in our network.”

“We are happy to be a trusted partner for video providers like Greenlight, who need solid replacement options for ageing equipment. WISI’s carrier-grade products save troubleshooting time, operational costs, and power consumption,” said Sharen Sandhu, VP of Product at WISI. “We pride ourselves on creating intuitive products that make the process of upgrading a headend as smooth as possible.”

To learn more about the Inca and Tangram platforms, please visit http://www.wisi.tv.

About WISI

Founded in 1926, WISI has consistently innovated video reception and distribution technology for nearly 100 years. With customers in more than 150 countries, WISI helps video distributors minimize operating costs while maximizing the scale and efficiency at every point in their network. For more information on WISI’s Inca, Tangram and Chameleon product families, visit http://www.wisi.tv.

About Greenlight

Formed in 2008, Greenlight is the City of Wilson’s community-owned fibre-optic network. In 2013, the City of Wilson became North Carolina’s first Gigabit City when Greenlight responded to the FCC’s gigabit city challenge and began providing gig residential service. Today, Greenlight provides broadband infrastructure to residents, businesses, and institutions in Wilson and the surrounding region. Find out more at greenlightnc.com.

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Cable Harnesses & Assemblies can incorporate wire from 30 AWG to 500 KC mil, various boots, insulations, and connectors, plus important services.

Aved Custom Cable & Harness Assemblies for harsh environments are produced to customer requirements and provide OEMs with a single SKU item that is fully tested and inspected to simplify bill of materials and procurement.

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass. (PRWEB)
May 20, 2020

Aved Electronics has introduced new custom engineered cable assemblies and wire harnesses for a wide range of applications in harsh environments including automation, instrumentation, machinery, material handling, military and others.

Aved Custom Cable & Harness Assemblies for harsh environments are produced to customer requirements and provide OEMs with a single SKU item that is fully tested and inspected to simplify bill of materials and procurement. Incorporating wire from 30 AWG to 500 KC mil, various boots, insulations, and connectors, services include component selection and sourcing, documen- tation review and development, prototyping, and inventory management.

Featuring a broad range of automated wire processing equipment and fully automated point-to-point testing, Aved can fabricate Custom Cable & Harness Assemblies for harsh environments with quality control that conforms to applicable industrial, medical, and military specifications. Aved can help identify the optimum wiring and cable solution for virtually any application.

Aved Custom Cable & Harness Assemblies are priced according to customer requirements. Aved is ISO-9001-2015 Registered,ISO-13485-2016 Registered, ITAR Registered, UL/CSA Certified, and RoHS Compliant.

For more information contact:

Aved Electronics

Ralph L. Santosuosso, Technical Marketing

95 Billerica Avenue

North Billerica, MA 01862

(800) 441-2833 FAX (978) 528-5299

Email: rls@aved.com

http://www.aved.com

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The MediaSensor P51 family of absolute, gauge and sealed gauge pressure transducers is now available from Heilind Electronics.

WILMINGTON, Mass. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020

Heilind Electronics, a premier distributor of electronic components worldwide, has added SSI Technologies’ MediaSensor P51 Series pressure sensors to its portfolio. Made in the USA, this family of sensors includes bulk micro-machined, absolute, sealed and gauge pressure sensors.

MediaSensor P51 pressure sensors are an excellent choice for both harsh and benign media, both due to their stainless steel construction and laser-welded design. Offering superior accuracy over an operating temperature of -40 to 105 degrees Celsius, these compact, robust sensors measure pressures from 3 to 75,000 psi. In addition, the sensors have strong immunity to EMI and other sources of noise that can affect electronic devices. In comparison, standard P51 pressure sensors were designed for 100 volts per meter EMI protection.

P51 pressure sensors are available in three electrical output options: The first two, featuring either a 4 20 mA or 1-5 V output, each operate with an input voltage range of 8-30 V. The third option, featuring a 0.5-4.5 V output (with or without overvoltage protection) operates with a regulated 5 V input supply. The current output (4-20 mA) is often chosen for industrial applications where the signal must travel long distances. This option presents higher immunity to electromagnetic interference, whereas the voltage outputs are chosen for shorter distances.

The MediaSensor P51 is especially useful in cases where the unit must be subjected to moisture or high humidity. This pressure sensor employs a cable overmold, which molds the cable jacket to the top of the sensor to prevent moisture from entering the transducer where the cable exits the unit.

SSI’s P51 Series is well-suited for a variety of automotive, industrial and commercial applications where cost, size and performance are critical. Ideal markets for these pressure sensors include material handling, HVAC and industrial, automotive and agriculture.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information on SSI Technologies’ P51 MediaSensor family.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About SSI Technologies

SSI Technologies, Inc., a division of Amphenol, is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors and sensor-based monitoring systems for the automotive, construction, agriculture, heavy truck, marine, sport vehicle, medical, general industrial and test and measurement industries.

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L-com Launches New UL Listed, 30”x 24” NEMA-Rated Equipment Enclosures

“Until the release of our new NB302411-series enclosures, the largest enclosures we offered off-the-shelf were 24 x16 inches. As we were regularly receiving inquiries for larger size enclosures, we decided to offer these new 30-inch enclosures as stock items,” said Tinu Oza, Product Line Manager

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
May 19, 2020

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that they have released a series 30-inch x 24-inch x 11-inch FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester) equipment enclosures designed to house wired and wireless communications equipment.

The NB302411-series NEMA enclosures are rugged, roomy, weatherproof enclosures that are ideal for use in both indoor and outdoor applications. Constructed from molded fiberglass, these new enclosures can be used as electrical junction boxes in high temperature or corrosive environments providing protection to equipment and operators from indirect electrical contact.

The three new enclosures in this product release are all UL listed per the 508A standard and are NEMA 4X (IP66)-rated. The three model options include the NB302411, which is the standard model without a mounting plate; the NB302411-KIT01 which features a blank, non-metallic mounting plate; and the NB302411-KIT, which features a blank aluminum mounting plate. All of these enclosures feature fully gasketed lids, stainless steel continuous hinges and (6X) stainless steel, quick release latches with padlock hasps. The enclosure material is UV stabilized and features a machine tool gray finish.

“Until the release of our new NB302411-series enclosures, the largest enclosures we offered off-the-shelf were 24 x16 inches. As we were regularly receiving inquiries for larger size enclosures, we decided to offer these new 30-inch enclosures as stock items. These new larger sized enclosures offer our customers the additional space required for a variety of installations,” said Tinu Oza, Product Line Manager.

L-com’s new 30-inch UL listed, NEMA-rated enclosures are all in stock and available for same-day shipping.

About L-com:

L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMe Cables, INC-Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

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