From diderot@hitl.washington.edu Thu Mar 2 14:21:13 1995 Return-Path: Received: from mx4.u.washington.edu by stein2.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.32 ) id AA24363; Thu, 2 Mar 95 14:21:13 -0800 Received: from hitl-new.hitl.washington.edu by mx4.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.31 ) id AA17814; Thu, 2 Mar 95 14:21:12 -0800 Received: by hitl.hitl.washington.edu; id AA29325; Thu, 2 Mar 1995 14:17:02 -0800 Date: Thu, 2 Mar 1995 14:17:02 -0800 X-Sender: diderot@hitl.washington.edu Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" To: scivw@hitl.washington.edu From: pkelman@io.org (Paul Kelman) (by way of diderot@hitl.washington.edu (Toni Emerson)) Subject: AVR Project Announcements: To VR Industry Status: OR Toni, I'm submitting the following for posting to sci.virtual-worlds in Virtual Interface Marketplace or Info-Booth or wherever you think its most appropriate and effective. Much obliged, Paul Kelman, president AVR Corporation ================= - VR Project R&D and Implimentation - VR Application Development - VR Consulting and Information Resource - VR System Integration - VR Equipment Broker _____________________________ - AVR RELEASE - ___________________________ AVR CORPORATION WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM VR COMPANIES, MANUFACTURERS AND DEVELOPERS INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING COMPANY PROJECTS: 1. ARCHITECTURAL WALKTHROUGHS FOR REALTY DEVELOPMENT CANADA/HONG KONG BRIEF: AVR has been approached by a prominent Canadian-based Realty company who markets Condo Developments in Canada for Hong Kong based buyers. The Company has been asked to facilitate the development of low-cost walkthroughs and a Realty VR System (immersive &/or non-immersive) as an advanced marketing tool to sell their condominiums. PROJECT REQUIRES: Immediate development of a several walkthroughs of condominium layouts for the first Development in a series of a multi-contract Realty Development deal. The integration of VR and computer components for the Realty VR System (RVR). The completed RVR System will be used on site in Hong Kong by potential condominium buyers to experience a representation of the condo they are interested in purchasing. This is a Test, the success of which will lead to an initial contract for all participating companies of 4-6 more Developments to be completed over the next 18 months. FURTHER POTENTIAL: The development of a cost-effective integrated commercial Realty VR System and Service to be marketed to the broader international Realty Development sector. AVR IS INTERESTED IN A COLLABORATIVE ALLIANCE WITH: VR Software System Developer company whose Toolkits will be the basis of the VR Application platform for the RVR System and used for the development of the walthroughs for the the 18 month contract. Factors are friendly user interface in world development and in the interactive walkthrough, texture. shading and smoothing capabilities, libraries, import/export compatibilty with CAD/AutoCad file formats. Computer Manufacturer whose product will be the computer platform for the integrated RVR Systems. Manufacturers of HMD's, Tracking, Sound/Graphics Boards whose products will be integrated into the RVR Systems. VR Software Engineering Company to collaborate on the design and create the condominium walkthroughs. Factors: Previous experience with Real Estate walkthrough design and familiarity with the architectural process. ------------------- 2. INTEGRATION OF IMMERSIVE VR IN EYE MOVEMENT PERIMETRY MEASUREMENT SYS. BRIEF: AVR is involved in the integration of immersive VR technology with a new computer based Eye Movement Perimetry System (EMP), under development by a Canadain University and a Toronto Hospital. First stage is proof of concept in a VR EMP System. The functional adaptability of an HMD with the eye tracking unit is a key factor. The need may be to design or redesign a VR HMD around the eye tracker. The object being ease of use and portabiity so that in the case of an in-patient, the patient can be tested in his/her hospital bed with a minimum of strees and discomfort and similarily for those being tested at Lab sites. Most hospitals in the world have 10-20 EMP type systems which cost $30,000 and up (plus maintenance) per unit and have changed little since their invention. They are cumbersome units, difficult to use and stressful to the patient being tested. This new computer based EMP System works off a standard PC, is compact, more accurate, involves state of the art eye tracking, is much less stressful to use and will cost half as much as the current units. This is a revolutionary development in the field and has obvious commercial potential. The Company wants to hear from HMD, Optics and related manufacturers who are interested in a collaborative alliance with AVR in this project. Further commercial potential here involves the possibility of transfer of the Immersive HMD/Eye Tracking Unit into other market sectors such as LBE VR Game systems and Test-Marketing. ---------------- 3. PROPOSED CENTRE FOR ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY IN BUSINESS APPLICATION & MANAGEMENT (CATBAM) BRIEF: It is AVR's position that there is the need to develop an initiative to realize the potential of the Virtual Reality medium in Business Application and Management and that this is a necessary step in moving forward in the re-creation of Business for the 21st Century. CATBAM is such an initiative being proposed by the Company. A centre for the development of VR application for Business and a VR based Business Educational facility. This proposal is being developed in association with several interested parties including York University Faculty of Administrative Studies, internationally recognized as being on the leading edge of Business Management education. This initiative seeks the collaborative participation from all sectors of the global VR industry. ----------------- 4. CONSUMER VR IN SOUTH AFRICA BRIEF: AVR Market Test with Approach Technologies, a South African modem products distributor for eight years. The interest is in a range of low-end desktop VR peripherals (HMD, Graphics /Sound Boards, Data Glove, Tracking system), software and games for any IBM/compatible desktop computer. The initial trial wiould involve six retail outlets in South Africa with potentail eventual distribution to 500 retail outlets in S. Africa. The need here is to form collaborative alliances with VR component Maunufacturers and Software Developers who are interested in the potential and opprtunity of the S. African market. ------------------- 5. PRODUCT EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES AVR will supply the necessary infrastructure, organization and promotional context for the following exhibitions. The Company is seeking alliances in product participation and sponsorship from interested parties. BUSINESS SHOW '95, TORONTO (unconfirmed) DATES: March 29-30 MARKET/AUDIENCE: Toronto Business & Corporate sector BRIEF: This the leading Business Conference/Exhibition in Canada. Planned on-site presentation and exhibit of current VR technology and VR Business applications. Of particular interest is data-simulation and strategic planning visualization. AVR would like to introduce currently available VR products that are relevant to the Business community. Interested parties who want their products exhibited and represented by AVR at the show or who are interested in being a sponsor should contact us as soon as possible. MULTIMEDIA '95, TORONTO DATES: May 29-31 BRIEF: This is the largest professional Multimedia Exposition in Canada and one of the largest in the world. This year the organizers of Multimedia '95 have setup the first commercial VR conference and seminar series for the professional mutimedia industry. Paul Kelman, president of AVR will be giving a 90 minute Seminar and demonstration on the implications and potential impact of Virtual Reality on the Multimedia Industry. In addition AVR will be exhibiting. AVR is planning a large exhibit area which will offer the range of applied VR technology and software applications available for use today. This will be the first time ever that the range of applied commercialy available VR technology, products and services will be exhibited and marketed in Canada. To date the Canadian market has primarily only been exposed to VR game technology. The AVR exhibit area will include seating for demonstrations and a cueing area for line-ups. Expected attendance is more tham 20,000. Multimedia '95 launches a massive national and international publicity campaign for this event. AVR's participation and offerings will be a key focus in this PR campaign. The Company will also be targeting potential corporate clients specific to products being represented by AVR. AVR is looking for sponsors and partners in product participation for its exhibit. The total expected cost of AVR's investment in the exhibition and promotion of your product is roughly CAN$20,000. This is the first in a series of committments by the Company in marketing your Virtual Reality products, technologies and services in Canada. (SEE BELOW FOR RELATED EVENT). INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA AWARDS '95, TORONTO DATES: June 1 & 2 BRIEF: An adjunct to Multimedia'95, this is one of the Global Multimedia Industry Events of the year. BRIEF: AVR has been asked to supply a hands-on VR exhibit for the pre-show event. The tone of the exhibit should be entertaining and brief. A user should be able to complete the VR experience in a 2-4 minute time frame. AVR is interested in presenting a unique VR experience here with the emphasis on the artistic. ------------------- PLEASE RESPOND INITIALLY VIA EMAIL IF POSSIBLE, TO: pkelman@io.org VISIT THE AVR HOMEPAGE AT: http://www.itrc.on.ca/industry/home/avr ==============