ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix®
Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading
supplier of Smart-Glasses, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual
Reality (VR) technologies and products for the consumer and
enterprise markets, is pleased to announce that the Company will
showcase a line of new waveguide-based Augmented Reality devices at
CES 2017. These products are fully functioning devices utilizing
Vuzix' new ultrathin waveguide-based optics and Cobra II engine,
incorporating Texas Instruments DLP®
PicoTM display technology. These new
technologies are enabling AR-based products with some of the
smallest and lightest weight form factors available today. Products
being showcased include the CES Innovation Awards winners Vuzix
Blade 3000 Smart Sunglasses and Vuzix M3000 Smart Glasses. The
Company is also showing a special sneak peek at a fully interactive
AR and gesture sensing technology demonstration where viewers can
reach out and interact with 3D objects. These products will be
showcased at the Vuzix booth at the Las
Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), Central Hall Booth #13246,
from January 5 to 8, 2017. The Vuzix
Blade 3000 Smart Sunglasses will also be shown at the TI Village
located in meeting rooms N115-N116, LVCC.
"Vuzix is going to be showcasing what we feel is a 'world's
first' utilizing our unique optics technology and custom Cobra II
display engine incorporating TI DLP Pico technology. This new
technology will enable some of the smallest and lightweight form
factors in the industry. The technology being shown in these new
devices marks the beginning of a major shift in what's possible for
wearable display solutions and we are excited to be driving it,"
said Paul Travers, President and
Chief Executive Officer of Vuzix.
"We're delighted Vuzix has selected DLP Pico display technology
for the Blade 3000 Smart Sunglasses due to its ultra-compact device
form factor, high contrast ratio, low power consumption and superb
image quality," said Frank Moizio,
business unit manager of DLP Pico products, Texas Instruments (TI).
"DLP Pico chips are a compelling choice for Augmented Reality
glasses and we believe this technology will bring great
experiences, like the Vuzix Blade 3000, to consumers."
To see a video demonstration of the Blade 3000 Smart Sunglasses
please click here:
https://www.vuzix.com/Products/Series-3000-Smart-Glasses.
To see a video demonstration of the M3000 Smart Glasses please
click here: https://youtu.be/y6SGlOLVpg8 .
To see a video demonstration of the 3D AR waveguide please click
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-F_o8SM_XU
To schedule a meeting with Vuzix representatives during the
show, please contact PR representative Steven Hirsch at
stevenhirsch@maxborgesagency.com or Andrew
Haag at vuzi@irthcommunications.com.
About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart-Glasses, Augmented Reality
(AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and products for the
consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include
personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a
portable high quality viewing experience, provide solutions for
mobility, wearable displays and virtual and augmented reality.
Vuzix holds 49 patents and 43 additional patents pending and
numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has
won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for
the years 2005 to 2016 and several wireless technology innovation
awards among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company
(NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester,
NY; Oxford, UK; and
Tokyo, Japan.
Forward-Looking Statements Disclaimer
Certain statements contained in this news release are
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities
laws. Forward looking statements contained in this release relate
to new products and technology demonstrations and advancements of
Vuzix products, among other things, and the Company's leadership in
the Video Eyewear, VR and AR display industry. They are generally
identified by words such as "believes," "may," "expects,"
"anticipates," "should" and similar expressions. Readers should not
place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are
based upon the Company's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of
this release. The Company's actual results could differ materially
due to risk factors and other items described in more detail in the
"Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Reports and MD&A
filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and
applicable Canadian securities regulators (copies of which may be
obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). Subsequent events and
developments may cause these forward-looking statements to change.
The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to
update or revise these forward-looking statements as a result of
changed events or circumstances that occur after the date of this
release, except as required by applicable law.
For further information:
Media and Investor Relations Contact:
Andrew Haag
Managing Partner
IRTH Communications
vuzi@irthcommunications.com
Tel: (866) 976-4784
Vuzix Corporation
25 Hendrix Road, Suite A
West Henrietta, NY 14586 USA
Investor Information – Grant
Russell
IR@Vuzix.com
Tel: (585) 359-7562
www.vuzix.com
For further sales, and product information, please
visit:
North America:
http://www.vuzix.com/contact/
Europe/UK:
https://www.vuzix.eu/contact/
Asia:
http://www.vuzix.jp/contact.html
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