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Nomad Display Systems

The Bothell, Washington-based company Microvision has targeted three principal categories of applications for personal displays that span a broad range of fields of use, ranging from defense and public safety to consumer electronics and entertainment. Microvision is currently developing personal display solutions in the following areas:

Wearable "augmented reality" displays Incorporated into eyeglasses, goggles or helmets, Microvision's technology will display an image that doesn't block the user's view but will instead superimpose a high-contrast monochromatic or color image on top of it. This ability can enhance the safety, precision and productivity of professionals performing complex tasks.

Wearable three-dimensional / interactive displays Microvision's technology can be incorporated into eyeglasses, goggles or helmets to create a stereoscopic, 3-d effect. These compact, high-resolution displays can further enhance the visual realism of the interactive experience to make the simulated environment more engaging.

Hand-held two-dimensional displays Microvision's technology will be integrated into cellular phones and pagers, allowing users to tap into business networks or the Internet to view e-mail, web pages, faxes and files as if on a full-size desktop monitor. This ability affords greater convenience and utility to users of these devices.

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