StereoGraphics Launches StereoEnabler to Provide Stereo3D on Non-Stereo Ready Graphics Cards on Windows 98/Me

Business Wire, March 14, 2001

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 14, 2001

StereoGraphics(R) Corporation, the world's leading supplier of stereoscopic visualization products, today announced that it is now shipping the StereoEnabler(TM) for stereoscopic visualization on Windows 98/Me. The StereoEnabler permits stereoscopic viewing of stereo-enabled software on graphics cards that do not normally support stereo on Windows 98/Me platform. Additionally, it allows stereo visualization of non-stereo OpenGL software. The StereoEnabler will also provide Stereo3D(TM) support for selected graphics cards for Windows NT/2000.

"The StereoEnabler is a powerful product which brings Stereo3D visualization to platforms previously not supporting stereo," said Ian Matthew, director of marketing, StereoGraphics Corporation. "It allows software developers to bring advanced stereoscopic visualization to a much wider audience." The StereoEnabler supports all current StereoGraphics Stereo3D products, such as CrystalEyes(R).

Stereo3D visualization allows CAD, GIS/Mapping, Chemistry and Medical professionals to review complex models more realistically. Benefits include faster reviews, reduced errors and improved prototype verification.

How it Works

The StereoEnabler connector works in conjunction with StereoGraphics Stereo3D eyewear and ZScreens(R) -- CrystalEyes 3/StereoEyes@ and Monitor ZScreen 2000 Series. The StereoEnabler acts as a pass-through VGA connector for the monitor and outputs the stereo sync signal to an infrared emitter or ZScreen controller via a 3-pin mini-DIN plug. Additional power required by the emitter is achieved by plugging in the PS/2 connector on the StereoEnabler into the keyboard PS/2 connector on the PC. The emitter or controller interprets the sync signal to shutter the eyewear or ZScreen to separate the left and right eye images, giving the user the ability to view in stereo.

The StereoEnabler includes a CD-ROM that contains drivers necessary to support Stereo3D visualization for applications running on Windows 98/Me. The CD-ROM includes free demonstration versions of professional software applications including MSI's WebLab(R) ViewerPro(TM), Chasm Graphics(R)' Sudden Depth(R) and Autodesk(R)'s Volo(TM) View Express.

Pricing and Availability

StereoGraphics' StereoEnabler carries a manufacturers suggested retail price of $89 US and is available immediately. For additional product, sales or reseller information on the StereoEnabler and other products from StereoGraphics, call 800/783-2660 (outside the United States, 415/459-4500), visit the StereoGraphics Web site at www.stereographics.com or send an email to sales@stereographics.com.

StereoGraphics, CrystalEyes and ZScreen are registered trademarks and StereoEyes, Stereo3D and StereoEnabler are trademarks of StereoGraphics Corporation. All other product names, trademarks, and/or company names are used solely for identification and belong to their respective holders.