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© 2006 Microvision, Inc.All rights Reserved.
The “Freedom” of The “Freedom” of VirtualVirtual Displays Displays
Steve WilleyPresident, Consumer Solutions
Randy SpragueShigeru ShinzawaMicrovision, Inc.
Jan. 30 2006
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“The World’s Smallest Color Display.. ”
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Mobile Multimedia
» Access & Quality are key 1. “Device Miniaturization is highly desirable”
… portable / personalize-able solutions 2. “High-impact multimedia” is also desirable
to the consumer (ex. resolution, color, etc.)
» Microvision» Create displays that enable delivery of
“high-value multimedia” from a miniature package» “Small displays” limit the mobile experience!
» Large, Virtual Screens “unlock” power of mobile devices
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The Human Being … a Consumer of Multimedia Experiences …
» We pay to go to the Cinema?» We want ever-larger “Big-Screen TVs”?» We “up-size” our desktop monitor?» Advertisers pay more to place a “full-
screen” web ad or “full-page” media ads?» HUMANS LIKE THE BIG-SCREEN EXPERIENCE
» Not surprising …» We have “always” depended upon our
eyesight» Visual bandwidth = 22x Audio bandwidth
» We are avid consumers of multimedia!
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Supporting Evidence from recentLas Vegas Consumer Electronics Show
» Displays dominated the CE show!» Also observed
» Non-stop “Convergence” » Web + Games + Cameras + TV, etc.
» “Universal Platforms” have emerged1. PC is not dead!2. Add Living-Room Entertainment / Gaming Console3. Add (Cell Phone) Handset
» “Digital content” available across all Platforms!
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Opportunity for the Mobile Industry
» With .. “Convergence + Platforms + Content”» CREATE “Entirely New Experiences” for the
consumer»DELIVER “New Experiences” to the consumer
» EARN REASONABLE PROFITS from these services» Deliver “High Quality” experiences
» BUT Vital to Unlock multimedia power of» Handsets / Media Players» Portable Game Players» Camcorders, etc.
» … AND SOLVE “limitation of the 2 inch screen”
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Handset Platform “Dilemma”
» Next generation handsets will offer» Improved Graphics / Video » Extra Storage» Higher Bandwidth --- Everything!
» Mobile TV is happening now …» A killer app!!
» Handset Multimedia usage continues to grow – even in the United States
» Dilemma: Handset Size vs. Experience “trade-off” may limit Consumer Acceptance
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Impact of a “Big Screen” experience?
SVGA14”
equivalent virtual display
<QVGA1-2”
display
Resolu
tion
Display Size
QVGA2-4” display
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Who would benefit from a “Big Screen” Handset Experience?
» Consumers» A “big screen from a small device” would
enhance the user experience
» Handset OEMs» New generation of Handsets + Accessories
» Carriers» Offer High-Value / Premium-Priced Services
» Content Providers / Advertisers» The “4th” screen to leverage their assets
» Handsets should not diminish content value!
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If large screen size is critical
1. Build larger screens / larger handsets?, OR
2. Create the Illusion of a larger screen - create a Virtual Screen for the user
» Not a Direct-View, Flat-Panel LCD
» Microvision ‘Single Scanning Mirror’ Platform» Wearable displays – “Eyewear”» Small, Personal Projectors – “PicoProjectors”
» Heavily Patented Projection system
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Heart of the Display: MEMS Scanner
» Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEMS) Scanner
» Low Power» Low Voltage» Very Reliable
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The Microvision difference
Microvision Scanning / Projection Display
Challenge: Scan a single moving mirror to create Virtual screen
Red, Blue, Green LightSingle Mirror Image to User
Traditional Flat-Panel Handset or Wearable DisplayChallenge: Build hundreds of thousands “pixels” to create screen
Eyewear
Projector
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Microvision Projector Configurations
1. Personal “Eyewear”» HD quality» Wearable as “glasses”» Plasma-quality display» Demonstration
» Desk-top Quality “Display Engine”
2. Personal “Projector”» HD quality» “Accessory” - Handset sized» Demonstration: “PicoProjector”
PersonalEyewear
Motorola
PersonalProjectors
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Commercial Scan-beam Display A large, Virtual Image for the User
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“Mobility, Consumer Eyewear”Minimum Requirements
» Wide-screen (W-VGA), HD resolution» Excellent image quality
» Rich / New Colors» High Dynamic Range» No Pixelation, etc.
» Stylish / Comfortable / Convenient» Good battery life» Consumer Pricing (<$500)» EASY TO FAIL WITH THIS PRODUCT!
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MIT Wearable Computers Project Team
Failed LCD-based Wearable Displays
Web Mobility
Ventures
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A Target Eyewear Form-Factor
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Alternate, MicroProjector ConfigurationA large, Virtual Image for the User
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Volumes
2006 2007
1° GenerationOff-the-Shelf
2° Generation
New Technologies
New Design
MicrovisionPROJECTORS
MicrovisionEYEWEAR
1.5 Generation
Made for MobileForm factor
and Connectivity
Personal Displays will improve … Microvision Eyewear & Projectors
Data Provided by:
Web Mobility Ventures
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Another “Virtual” InterfaceBig Keyboard from a Small Device!
» Virtual Keyboard product (i-Tech)
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Embedded Virtual Keyboard(Not a Microvision rendering)
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Virtual “Projectors and Keyboards”(Not a Microvision Rendering)
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Presentation Summary
» Must “manage” the consumer “experience” » With … Convergence + Universal Platform + New Content» May result in “dissatisfied consumers / lost opportunities”
» “Two inch Handset Display” must be improved» “Virtual display” can offer Big-Screen from Small Handset
» Microvision is committed to providing these new and heavily patented “interfaces” (Eyewear + Projector)
» Microvision is seeking Partners to assist in delivery of “the right solutions” to the Japanese Market» Japanese companies, Japanese applications, etc.
» Urge you to see the Demonstrations