How to create a 3D object
There are three ways to create virtual 3D objects to print.
First and most difficult is to start from scratch using free computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software such as 123D from AutoDesk (a MakerBot partner), OpenSCAD, Sculptris, GrabCAD, Blender, 3D Tin and Google SketchUp. Once your object is designed, you bring into MakerBot's MakerWare 3D printer-setting software – but this DIY object design creation method is only for the technologically adventurous.
The second way to create a virtual 3D object is to scan an existing object to create a duplicate or a variation on a theme.
See the full story here: http://tech.lifegoesstrong.com/article/everything-about-how-3d-printing-works-part-2-0
According to the FIDO Alliance site, the group’s mission is “to change the nature of online authentication.” It lists three objectives:
1) “Developing technical specifications that define an open, scalable, interoperable set of mechanisms that reduce the reliance on passwords to authenticate users.”
2) “Operating industry programs to help ensure successful worldwide adoption of the Specifications.”
3) “Submitting mature technical Specification(s) to recognized standards development organization(s) for formal standardization.”
See the full story here: http://www.technologyreview.com/view/514076/google-joins-paypal-backed-effort-to-kill-the-password/
Some mistakes made during the launch of 3D TV include the substandard quality of upconverted content; the lack of compelling content; poor product demonstration and presentation at retail; and a general overpromise and under-delivery of the 3D TV consumer experience.
In terms of 4K UHD content, Gray said broadcast standardization has started but full commercialization of content is about two years away. Until then, most 4K content will be made up of graphics and delivered over the Internet.
Read the full story here: http://www.dealerscope.com/article/paul-gray-displaysearch-4k-uhd-tvs-must-avoid-mistakes-made-with-3d/#
According to the new market research report "Asia-Pacific Gesture Recognition & Touchless Sensing Market (2013 - 2018): by Technology (2D, 3D, Ultrasonic, IR, Capacitive); Product (Biometric, Sanitary); Application (Healthcare, Consumer Electronics, Automotive); Country (India, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan & Oceania)", is expected to reach $4.18 billion by 2018 growing at a CAGR of 42.33% from 2013 to 2018.
The technology segment has been segmented into 2D camera based, infrared sensor arrays, capacitive/electric near field, ultrasonic and 3D technologies including stereoscopic, structured lighting, and 3D time-of-flight.
The touchless sensing market statistics are given by products, application and country. The broad markets of touchless sanitary equipment and touchless biometrics have been segmented by the various products. These include Faucets, Soap Dispenser, Trash-Can, Paper Towel, Flushes, and Hand Dryer for sanitary equipment and Fingerprint, Iris Recognition, Face Recognition, and Voice Recognition for touchless biometrics.
The application segmentation of the market covers all the major applications like consumer electronics, healthcare, retail, automobile and others (automation and home appliances) in detail.
See the full story, and buy the report, here: http://online.wsj.com/article/PR-CO-20130423-904779.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
Shadow, the action entertainer hits the silver screens on April 26th.
Shadow, directed by Mehar Ramesh, is creating a new record in Telugu industry. This is the first Tollywood film to be played in Prasad multiplex screen equipped with the high quality Auro 11.1 3D sound with 55 speakers.
Read the full story here: http://truthdive.com/2013/04/22/shadow-creates-new-records-in-telugu-film-industry.html
Using location-based authentication technology, Syncbak allows local TV stations to stream their signal to consumers in their market. "Syncbak offers broadcast networks a seamless solution to replicate existing national, local and affiliate partnerships on the Internet and mobile devices," the companies said.
Syncbak's other strategic investors include the National Association of Broadcasters and the Consumer Electronics Association.
See the full story here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/cbs-corp-takes-stake-syncbak-443921
Satellite system operator SES has teamed with Harmonic and chip-set manufacturer Broadcom to create and demonstrate ``the first Ultra-HDTV transmissions using the High Efficiency Video Codec (HEVC)" from Astra’s 19.2 degrees European hot spot.
Why This Is Important: SES says using HEVC compression improves transmission capacity by some 50 percent compared to previous Ultra HD deployments using MPEG-4 AVC (H.264). It hopes the standard will ultimately become the compression system of choice by TV operators broadcasting Ultra HD.
Read the full story here: http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/2013041927346/ses-claims-hevc-ultra-hd-first.html
Although some people were pleasantly surprised by the Tupac projection, there are others who felt it tainted the artistry, or some who were just plain ol’ creeped out by it. This raises the ultimate question, Who can do what with the artists’ image in the event of their death?
Graphic companies who plan on re-enacting their own holograms should seek
permission from the estate, right of copyright, and information on right of publicity and false sponsorship and false endorsement.
“I wouldn’t mind it happening to me because that only means I left a dent in the game enough for them to want to bring me back. But if I’m still living, I’m against it. I don’t want to see a younger version of me up there,” Crooked I laughs. “It might be that way soon. What happens when the whole crowd is a hologram? What happens when nobody is going to crowds physically?”
See the full story here: http://thesource.com/2013/04/18/the-tupac-hologram-one-year-later/
During Wedensday’s sound panel, Mark Collins, director of projection technology at Marcus Theatres, said: “We are sometimes getting 12 different Digital Cinema Packages (the digital equivalent to a film print), including versions for 3D and different light levels. We’d like a common standard for sound.”
While he viewed immersive audio as the “next step” in large-format theaters, he asserted that “[exhibitors] are looking at a considerable cost” for such installation, and he therefore believes standards are key because “we have to know we are making a long-term investment.”
Speaking Wednesday at CinemaCon, SMPTE committee chair Brian Vessa -- who is executive director of digital audio mastering at Sony Pictures Entertainment -- urged studios and exhibitors to get together and push for a common standard, saying that this is needed for wide adoption of immersive sound.
Vessa reported that SMPTE’s early study likely will conclude in June or July, then it would take about a year to develop the common file format and probably another year to implement it into production workflow and theaters.
Read the full story here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/behind-screen/cinemacon-issue-brewing-proposed-immersive-442120
The batteries are capable of charging 1,000 times faster than competing technologies, thanks in part to the fact that they are 30 times smaller.
The new technology is said to deliver unmatched power while also being highly efficient.
Read the full story here: http://bgr.com/2013/04/17/smartphones-battery-life-technology-future-445772/
Using location-based authentication technology, Syncbak allows local TV stations to stream their signal to consumers in their market. "Syncbak offers broadcast networks a seamless solution to replicate existing national, local and affiliate partnerships on the Internet and mobile devices," the companies said.
The batteries are capable of charging 1,000 times faster than competing technologies, thanks in part to the fact that they are 30 times smaller.