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SpatialNews Press Release
StereoGraphics Launches StereoEnabler to Provide Stereo3D on
Non-Stereo Ready Graphics Cards on Windows 98/Me
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., 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.
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