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CEA ANNOUNCES NEW WORKING GROUP TO ADDRESS 3-D TECHNOLOGY
Working Group to Draft Standards for 3-D Glasses
| Arlington, Virginia | 5/21/2009 |
The Consumer Electronics Association’s (CEA)® Video Systems Committee today announced the launch of a new working group, R4 WG16. The new working group will address issues with 3-D technology including investigating and drafting standards for 3-D glasses.
“As evidenced by the range of 3-D-enabled products at the 2009 International CES, the 3-D video market is growing quickly,” said Brian Markwalter, vice president of Technology and Standards for CEA. “The creation of CEA’s new 3-D Technology working group reflects industry enthusiasm for ensuring interoperability among 3-D displays, glasses and video sources.”
A recent CEA study in conjunction with the Entertainment and Technology Center at the University of Southern California, 3-D TV: Where Are We Now and Where Are Consumers, showed that more than 26 million households are interested in having a 3-D content experience in their home signifying the importance of standardizing this growing technology. For more information, or to join the R4 WG16 working group, please contact Alayne Bell at abell@CE.org .
CEA leads technology manufacturers in fostering CE industry growth by developing industry standards and technical specifications that enable new products to come to market and encourage interoperability with existing devices. CEA maintains an unmatched reputation as a credible and flexible standards making body and has earned ANSI accreditation. Through more than 70 committees, subcommittees, and working groups, the CEA Technology and Standards program provides a unique and efficient forum where technical professionals throughout the industry develop a unified technology roadmap and address technical issues critical to the CE industry growth. For information about CEA Technology and Standards, visit www.CE.org/standards.
About CEA:
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the $172 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,200 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Where Entertainment, Technology and Business Converge. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA's industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org.
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