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ImmersiON and VRelia Join Forces!

By TIFCA News

“When I sampled VRelia’s early work, I knew our industry had great things in store. Now that Immersion has partnered with VRelia, the leverage is there to really take things up a level. The market is clearly growing in the right direction, and we look forward to more positive developments from our membership.” – Neil Schneider, Executive Director of The Immersive Technology Alliance.

ImmersiON and VRelia have officially announced their partnership in the professional HMD space, and are co-developing a Head Mounted Display/Heads-Up Display (HMD/HUD) for virtual reality and augmented reality applications.  While pricing is still unknown, their hardware is being designed to support dual full HD 2160×1920 resolution panels with an unprecedented 120-degree field of view.  The ImmersiON-VRelia HMD will also feature the required hardware needed for both augmented and virtual reality experiences.  Access the full press release for complete details. Read More

ImmersiON Announces Strategic Fusion With VRelia

By TIFCA Press Releases

Partnership will enhance the Augmented/Virtual Reality experience

IRVINE, Calif. (July 9, 2014)— ImmersiON, a USA company of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, announced today its strategic fusion with VRelia, a company owned by Jose Antonio Garcia Marin headquartered in Spain. Novelo, the founder of internationally awarded TDVision, has proven a leader in the design and development of 3D digital infrastructure and visualization systems. Now, this partnership fusions ImmersiON’s HMD/HUD technology roadmap with the Professional Head Mounted Display business unit of VRelia to provide the user with an unparalleled experience.

Kevin Williams, Chairman of International Immersion Industries and Founder of the DNA Association, comments, “This is ground breaking news. By bringing together the emerging virtual reality technology of ImmersiON, their expertise and a fresh innovative startup like VRelia, a significant step has been taken in developing virtual reality technology and a true immersion experience. The fusion of these two leading companies has created an operation with a strong track record of establishing innovative technology internationally.”

ImmersiON and VRelia will co-develop, enhance and distribute the ImmersiON-VRelia Head Mounted Display/Heads-Up Display (HMD/HUD) for virtual reality and augmented reality applications, features not offered by any other company. With a 120-degree field of view and dual full high-definition 2160×1920 resolution, the ImmersiON-VRelia HMD features previously unseen augmented reality and virtual reality features. They include superior resolution and optics, with a wider field of view than any other products on the market, such as ANTVR, Morpheus and Oculus.

ImmersiON-VRelia personal display completes a virtual ecosystem that includes the AlterSpace AVR, an augmented and virtual- reality environment for interactive media, which is powered by A.I.L.E.E.N.N.’s Artificial Intelligence Neural Network engine. Paired with the other offerings, the new device will deliver an unparalleled experience.

The product is branded as ImmersiON-VRelia HMD/HUD, and is now available for pre-order at ImmersiONhmd.com

“The fusion between ImmersiON and VRelia takes us a step closer to releasing the perfect head-mounted and heads-up device on the market. That, added to the AlterSpace ecosystem, combines virtual reality, augmented reality and artificial intelligence at its best, making the user experience a new kind of reality–a parallel universe, where the line between the real and the digital world is completely blurred,” said Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, architect of ImmersiON, AlterSpace, AILEENN and TDVision.

AlterSpace AVR applications span the gamut of technology. From education to medical to military training it provides a cutting edge training and learning environment. It also extends from those venues to include business meetings, social media and entertainment. AlterSpace AVR, is powered by A.I.L.E.E.N.N., an Artificial intelligence Logical Electronic Emulation Neural Network. AILEENN simulates human brain functions, including research, reasoning, pattern analysis, prediction and big-data logical correlations. AlterSpace AVR, utilizing the 3-D, high definition virtual experience of the ImmersiON-VRelia, pairs AILEENN to offer a complete immersive experience.

“When I sampled VRelia’s early work, I knew our industry had great things in store. Now that Immersion has partnered with VRelia, the leverage is there to really take things up a level. The market is clearly growing in the right direction, and we look forward to more positive developments from our membership,” said Neil Schneider, Executive Director of The Immersive Technology Alliance.

“VRelia and ImmersiON have fusioned with one single objective: to create VR and AR for massive adoption, from the users, with the users and for the users. With that objective, we will create a platform for everyone, with the most advanced technology for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence and years of experience in a portable system: The ImmersiON-VRelia HMD/HUD will be superior to anything you have seen before. This vision has united our companies and, working together, we will create a unique AVR ecosystem where every user will be able to contribute and share ideas, experiences and advancements to redefine the Virtual and Augmented Reality future,” said Vicente Diaz from VRelia.

For further information, investment or to pre-order the ImmersiON Head Mounted Display, please visit www.ImmersiONhmd.com.

More details about AlterSpace AVR, investment, features and joining the Early Adoption Program are available at http://www.alterspaceavr.com.

For Information, investment and Early Adoption Programs regarding A.I.L.E.E.N.N. please visit www.aileenn.com.

About ImmersiON
ImmersiON is focused exclusively on the creation of wide field-of-view 3D Stereoscopic Head Mounted Displays and Heads Up Displays for virtual reality and augmented reality. The company is a startup initiative of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, founder of TDVision, which continues the next generation of the TDVisor. The TDVisor is an HMD used by the military and the medical industries, and is the first full high definition 3D HMD since 2006.

About VRelia
VRELIA stands for Virtual Reality Technologies. VRELIA was founded in 2013 for the purpose of creating virtual reality projects. VRELIA has successfully developed the virtual reality headset VREYE PRO, the first dual full-HD 2160×1920 resolution virtual reality headset, and the VREYE GO, the most advanced virtual reality headset for smart phones currently available.

About AlterSpace
AlterSpace AVR is another startup initiative of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo. The company is committed to the development of a multiplatform, display-agnostic operating environment for work, entertainment, training, military, medical and education applications for Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and Augmented Virtuality under one same application, agnostic and running over the Cloud.

About A.I.L.E.E.N.N
AILEENN is an Artificial Intelligence Logical Electronic Emulation Neural Network created by Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo. Based on Neural Networks, it utilizes fuzzy logic and a multidimensional, self adaptive, self learning back propagation network to analyze, predict and take action regarding any pattern with applications for business intelligence, government, military, medical, personal, social and big-data mining, cluster, correlation and scattered data analysis.

About TDVision Systems, Inc.
TDVision is the 2013 Lumiere Award winner for its contribution to the 3D Industry, including the world wide patented and standardized 2D+Delta MVC ISO 14496 Codec used in 3D Blu-ray discs, the Dynamic Convergence method for CG environments, and first in the world to draft the entire 3D Ecosystem from acquisition, encoding, generation, deployment, decoding and visualization of full HD 3D stereoscopic digital imaging.

Extravalanza a Huge VR Success!

By TIFCA News
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AMD’s Extravalanza was a huge success, and it was a great day for VR.  The Immersive Technology Alliance worked closely with AMD to develop a cool VR demo at the Extravalanza event.  To really make things happen, ITA members PrioVR (YEI Technology) and IRIS V.R. (makers of Technolust) collaborated to show Technolust with a new range of interaction using the PrioVR motion capture suit.

The above interview features Darren McPhee, Director of Graphics Product Marketing for AMD.  In addition to talking about virtual reality, Darren also discussed their latest rounds of graphics cards, console gaming, FreeSync, Mantle, and more!

Congratulations to PrioVR and IRIS V.R. for putting together an awesome display and really getting the gamers excited about VR!

AMD Extravalanza

ITA and AMD Join Forces on VR Exhibit

By TIFCA News
Extravalanza is an event that AMD holds at their Markham, Ontario headquarters.  Markham is where all their GPU magic happens.  The idea behind Extravalanza is AMD opens the doors up to the public and press to showcase AMD’s products and vendor partners.  They also hold a fun gaming tournament.  It’s a great opportunity to see AMD branded games (some before they are released), meet senior level executives, and check out the latest vendor offerings.

This year, they wanted to have a VR exhibit, so they reached out to The Immersive Technology Alliance to help make this happen.  IRIS VR (Technolust) and YEI Technology’s PrioVR will be onhand giving demos to the public on HD Oculus Rifts, and this is going to be a lot of fun.  This is a golden opportunity because while there are plenty of conferences and events targeted to the press and professionals, the general public needs to get their hands on this stuff too. We hope to see you there!

E3 Expo

E3 Expo, VRLA Mixer

By TIFCA News
The Immersive Technology Alliance is going to have a presence at E3 Expo this year.  First, The ITA and Meant to be Seen are media sponsors for the VRLA E3 Mixer taking place Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT).  Be sure to get registered in advance!

Meant to be Seen, the consumer arm of The ITA, will be covering E3’s immersive technology developments.  If qualified attendees and exhibitors wish to get interviewed on MTBS, please email press@mtbs3D.com right away.

Finally, Neil Schneider, Executive Director of The ITA will be onhand.  Please contact our press relations team to schedule interviews and meetings.

VRLA Mixer, Meet us at E3 Expo

By TIFCA Press Releases

Meant to be Seen, the consumer arm of The Immersive Technology Alliance (The ITA), has a reporting team covering E3 for the latest news in the immersive, virtual and augmented reality space. If you have news for our association members, then please schedule an appointment.

The ITA and Meant to be Seen are proud to be media sponsors of the E3 VRLA Mixer. This event will be a great opportunity to try different virtual reality (VR) technologies and interact with the dynamic, game-changing people in the market space!

June 11th, 7 – 10PM
The Ace Hotel, 2nd Floor
929 South Broadway
Los Angeles, CA

REGISTER HERE: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/vrla-e3-mixer-tickets-11846586459

Recent ITA highlights:

  • New members include: Hypercast, Iris VR (Technolust), Patched Reality and Opposable Games.
  • Other sample members include Technical Illusions (castAR), VRelia, YEI Technology (PrioVR), Next3D, Gameface Labs, Dynamic Digital Depth,
  • and more!
  • Basic level membership in The ITA is free for game developers and content makers. Email membership@ita3D.com to inquire.
  • Next Immersive Technology Alliance meeting takes place June 18th, 2014 at 10:00AM PDT (1:00PM EDT). Private members-only access via teleconference / video conference.

Meet Neil Schneider

Neil Schneider is the Executive Director of The Immersive Technology Alliance (http://www.ita3D.com). This non-profit organization represents the needs and interests of the immersive technology industry. Featuring over thirty member companies and organizations, The ITA helps facilitate the augmented reality, virtual reality, stereoscopic 3D, and gesture tech industries.

Mr. Schneider is also the Founder of Meant to be Seen (http://www.mtbs3D.com). Featured in Popular Mechanics, Time Magazine, and countless media outlets, MTBS is regularly credited as the birthplace of The Oculus Rift, the Virtuix Omni, the open source Vireio Perception VR drivers, and more.

To schedule a time and place to meet with Neil Schneider, contact:

Carol Warren
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IRIS VR Joins The ITA, Next Meeting

By TIFCA News

“One day, we will all be immersed in technology. We should bring allies. The Immersive Technology Alliance has a proven track record of being a place where leaders and pioneers in the immersive tech industries meet to share ideas and knowledge. I’m proud to be a member.” – Blair Renaud, Technolust Developer

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IRIS VR makes Technolust, a highly acclaimed cyberpunk VR game that more than doubled its Kickstarter and raised almost $65,000 from excited gamers.  The title currently supports the Oculus Rift, and steps are being taken to have this demonstrated at a major event that will be announced shortly.

The Immersive Technology Alliance will be holding its next meeting on June 18, 2014 at 10:00AM PDT (1:00PM EDT).  This is a private members-only meeting accessible by teleconference / video conference.  There is still time to register, and The ITA will be talking about some exciting initiatives in active development.  Basic level membership is free for content makers. Email membership@ita3d.com to inquire further.

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Oculus VR Story on Popular Mechanics

By TIFCA News
The article seems to only be available in hardcopy or paid digital download, but the whole Oculus VR story was shared in the June cover story of Popular Mechanics.  The Immersive Technology Alliance also got a mention along with ITA member Next3D (D.J. Roller) and others.

This was a wonderfully written article about Palmer Luckey and his continued success in VR.  It shares the history of how Oculus VR came to be at the grassroots level, it talks about the eventual Facebook acquisition, and it really drives home the most important part of this whole story – the people.  It was a warm article that reminds us that behind their multibillion dollar acquisition, there was a great story about down to earth people aiming for the stars.

Disclaimer: Oculus VR isn’t a current member of The Immersive Technology Alliance.  However, the article discusses how some of their early roots came to be via The ITA’s consumer arm Meant to be Seen.  This is not the same as a formal membership in the updated alliance and should not be construed as such.

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Patched Reality Joins The ITA

By TIFCA News

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“This is a key moment in the evolution of AR and VR, with so many of the necessary technologies now converging. We are very excited to join the ITA to have the opportunity to collaborate with the other member organizations to share knowledge as we work together to tackle the many remaining challenges ahead for our industry.” – Patrick O’Shaughnessey, Founder of Patched Reality Read More