Intel Showcases First Multi-Player, VRML/Java-Based Application for the World Wide Web; Company Announces First Web-Based Liquid Reality Application with its Virtual Reality Game, "In the System"

Business Wire, May 10, 1996

SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 1996--Intel Corp. today brings the first application which integrates Java(a) and Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML) to the World Wide Web (www.intel.com).

These technologies allow participants from around the world to share interactive, 3D virtual spaces in an entertaining environment. "In the System" is a multi-player 3D race against the clock through the inside of a PC and the Internet. The object of the game is to gather the components of a PC and build one. "In the System" was created with Dimension X's Liquid Reality(a) VRML tool-kit and designed to showcase the power of Pentium(R) processor-based personal computers.

"We invite people to experience the best new web technologies in the `Technology First' area of our web site," said Sally Fundakowski, director, Online Marketing Group. "In the System" also incorporates Realistic Sound Experience (RSX) audio technology from Intel's Internet Architecture Laboratories (IAL) which enhances the players immersive experience via 3D sound effects.

"By putting these types of technology into interesting and entertaining contexts, we hope to show surfers the great Internet experiences made possible by advanced Pentium processor-based systems," added Fundakowski.

VRML co-creator and 3D visionary Mark Pesce says, "`In the System' is a breakthrough in the up-and-coming marriage of Java and VRML. Working together, they create an interface to cyberspace which is both intuitive and fun."

Intel's web site will continue to feature new technologies, applications and additional "In the System" modules over the coming months.

Technology Defined

Developed by San Francisco-based Dimension X, Liquid Reality is the first toolkit to combine Java and VRML. As such, the Liquid Reality framework was easily extended to support the emerging VRML 2.0 specification. The Liquid Reality toolkit is available via Dimension X's web site (www.dimensionx.com).

"The `In The System' experience is the first of its kind," stated Karl Jacob, president and CEO of Dimension X. "It showcases the flexibility of Liquid Reality and our new multi-user engine by incorporating 3D graphics, 3D sound and interactive gaming behaviors to provide an unparalleled Internet experience."

Key to the performance of applications created with Liquid Reality is a 3D Dynamically Linked Library (DLL) that accelerates Java's 3D rendering performance. This 3D DLL is optimized to tap the power of fast Pentium processors. For the best "In the System" experience, Intel recommends client systems with 133-MHz or greater Pentium processor.

Intel, the world's largest chip maker, is also a leading manufacturer of personal computer, networking and communications products. -0- (a) Other brands or products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

CONTACT: Intel Corp., Santa Clara

Adam Grossberg, 408/765-1669

adam_grossberg@ccm.sc.intel.com