Interactive floor projection systems : making things possible... virtually
Walking into a fish restaurant, over a swimming pool filled with
shimmering water, goldfish swimming through the water and over the
restaurant´s logo, seeing ripples in the water, while moving on the
floor, hearing the sound of footsteps and seeing the fish darting
away from one’s feet. Still wondering, what we are explaining.
Well it’s no magic, all the above-mentioned are possible with
the new interactive floor and wall projection systems that can
create wonderful virtual effects and add more life to the
surroundings, besides giving advertisers a new advertising media.
Here’s some more info about these interactive projection systems.
The sound and light show that
had created a spellbound
effect on most of us is now
a thing of gone days. The on-off
lightings on disco floors and stage
shows are also passé. So, what’s
the new buzz, it’s the interactive
floor projection system. And
Luminvision Ltd has recently
launched their latest product, the
ADVIS (Advanced Interactive
Systems) interactive projection
system. This software and
hardware package can turn
ordinary computers and
projectors into a virtual interactive
wall or floor.
Interactive Projection System is
extremely versatile; it can be
used in different situations within
different industries. ADVIS can
project interactive visual
content onto almost any wall or
floor. The audience have the
ability to interact with whatever
is projected; it not only keeps
them entertained, it’s also an
ideal advertising medium.
Marketing and advertising,
lighting effects, education and
entertainment are just some of
its uses; the system has been
used successfully at exhibitions,
parties, corporate events,
nightclubs, shopping centres,
product launches and more.
It is unique as the components
that make up an interactive
projection system have been split
down to make the system much
more affordable. Luminvision
(
www.luminvision.co.uk) supplies
the software and hardware
needed to turn an ordinary
projector and PC into a complete
interactive projection system. The
size of the interactive space is only
limited by the projector, and even
then, their software has the ability
to link multiple systems together
to make larger projections.
The interactive system consists of
a few components, which include
computer system, infrared
tracking kit, interactive software,
projector, and first surface mirror
(optional-used to reflect the
projected image onto the floor).
Infrared motion tracking camera
kit, which can be used with any
PC that meets the minimum
requirements, includes infrared
motion detection camera; high
power infrared illuminator;
3.5mm to 10.5mm varifocal lens;
1m BNC lead; BNC-composite
adapter; PCI motion capture card
to fit standard PC. Where as
ADVIS P4 computer system
include Intel Pentium IV 3Ghz
CPU; 512MB DDR memory;
80GB hard drive; DVD-ROM; ATI
Radeon 256MB 3D graphics card;
USB port; fully optimized for use
with their software.
Once the technology is invented,
there are thousands of ways to
express it. At present, library of
different interactive effects
created by the company includes
a virtual fishpond, a virtual football
pitch and virtual flames. They
have plans to develop and launch
more than 100 different effects
over the next few months. With
their programmes, one has the
ability to insert own logos,
backgrounds and 3D models and
also adjust settings such as
sensitivity and speed.
This new system is much more
cost effective than similar systems,
as one can purchase effects
separately. If one requires just one
effect, it can be purchased and then
other effects can be purchased or
hired as and when required. The
company also offers custom design
effects for those who are really
innovative within as little as a
week’s turnaround time.
With a new interactive system all
the fun elements of dancing
flames, shimmering water, floating
fish, magical stars, blooming
flowers, fluffy clouds and visual
auras with the element of
surprise can be used to create
an outstandingly distinguished
effect. The interactive media
system is the need of today’s
creative set of designers and
media professionals to
send powerful messages by
way of advertising, brand
re-enforcement and establishing
corporate identity.
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