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Vuzix Corporation (TSX VENTURE: VZX), the leader in video eyewear for the mainstream consumer, defense and low vision markets, is pleased to be unveiling a new line of eyewear accessories for its Wrap series of video eyewear at this year's 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show. Accessories include the Wrap VGA Adapter, Wrap 6 Degrees-of-Freedom Tracker, Wrap Power Sled, Wrap CV Recharge Pack, Wrap Style Lens options and a Deluxe Carry Case. These new products transform the Wrap line into the first-ever pair of upgradeable video eyewear. These innovative upgrades offer consumers the ability to purchase a product that can adapt to a user's specific needs.
"We don't want our users to be bound by today's design and capabilities, so we've created accessories to make it adaptable and upgradeable," said Vuzix CEO, Paul Travers. "The Wrap and its accessories are dynamic solutions that are designed with functionality and style for today and the future."
The new accessories line to be shown at CES includes:
-- Wrap VGA Adapter - The Wrap VGA Adapter connects any model of Wrap video
eyewear to a desktop or laptop computer's VGA port. With the Wrap VGA
Adapter, a single pair of eyewear can meet all your in-home and mobile
video viewing needs
-- Wrap Power Sled - The Wrap Power Sled provides power, protection and
convenience for your iPod Touch or iPhone. Clean up the clutter of
cables by docking your iPod touch or iPhone in the Wrap Sled,
eliminating the need for a separate battery/control box. A convenient
application moves the Wrap controls onto your iPod Touch/iPhone screen
and a USB connection enables sync and charge. It supports the component
video signals for the progressive scan performance available on many
models of iPod Touch and iPhone allowing for optimal video quality.
Works with all Wrap Video Eyewear models.
-- Wrap 6 DoF Tracker - The Wrap 6 Degree-of-Freedom Tracker with compass
provides the ultimate in dead reckoning tracking in a miniature 30 x 10
x 15 millimeter package. Utilizing multiple magneto-resistive sensors,
accelerometers and gyros for high accuracy, the 6DoF tells their
computer or mobile phone exactly where they are looking or moving to for
immersive and interactive applications ranging from virtual and
augmented reality to game playing. Wrap Stereo (3D) Cameras - The Wrap
Stereo Camera allows users to add on twin cameras to their Wrap video
eyewear. Now users can see and record their real world in 3D. Connecting
to computers and other devices via USB, users can see and view a
combination of real world and computer generated data. And of course
they can even use the cameras to record their life in 3D with their
computing device as the recorder.
-- Wrap CV Recharge Pack - Save the environment and cost of replacement
batteries with the lithium ion rechargeable battery pack. Recharge the
power pack through a USB connection to a computer or the included AC
adapter. Supports composite and component video connections for those
wanting the optimal in video quality. Works with all Wrap Video Eyewear
models.
-- Wrap Style Lens - Wrap video eyewear set the standard for fashion in
wearable displays and the Wrap Style Lens ups the ante. With three
colors and a mirror finish to choose from, these snap-in replacement
lenses allow users to select their coolest look. Works with all Wrap
Video Eyewear models, except Wrap 920 AR.
-- Deluxe Carry Case - This semi-rigid deluxe carry case is the perfect
fit for any model of Wrap video eyewear. Your Wrap snuggles comfortably
into the base section and the upper section's cargo net embraces
cabling, peripherals and even a mobile phone or small media player. The
deluxe case takes up minimal space traveling and provides optimum
protection for your eyewear.
Please visit LVCC booth number 8756 in Central Hall for the opportunity to get an up-close look at Vuzix' accessory line. Additionally, we are also happy to set up interviews where available for an in-depth review of this technology.
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About Vuzix Corporation
Vuzix Corporation manufactures personal display devices for the entertainment, defense, industrial and low vision medical markets. Vuzix products provide users with a portable and private big screen experience that delivers big screen mobile entertainment in the consumer markets, low vision assist in the medical markets and tactical information in the defense markets. The company is revolutionizing the mobile display industry and aims to continue to create products that enrich the lives of its customers. Vuzix has won six CES Innovations Awards since 2005, the 2008 RetailVision Best New Product - Hardware Award among others.Founded in 1997, Vuzix recently became a public company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSX VENTURE: VZX) with offices in Rochester, NY, London, UK and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, please contact
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Contacts:
Vuzix Press Contact:
Max Borges Agency for Vuzix Corporation
Natalia Battaglia, Account Manager
(305) 576-1171 x25
3050 Biscayne Blvd, Suite 701
Miami, FL 33137
Vuzix Corporate Contact:
Grant Russell, CFO
(585) 359-7562
75 Town Centre Drive
Rochester, NY 14623