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VisDuo-SX installed at WSU
A rear-projected VisDuo-SX was installed in the Computer Science Department at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The Graphics and Imaging Lab, headed by Prof. Jing Hua, will use the system for a variety of 3D visualization projects.
9 additional VisBlocks installed at Virginia Tech
9 additional VisBlocks and 6 rolling VisBlock stands were installed at the Gigapixel Lab at Virginia Tech. This brings the lab total to 18 VisBlocks and an aggregate resolution of more than 16 million pixels. The stands allow columns of VisBlocks to be easily moved about to create various planar and curved display configurations.
The Gigapixel Lab, headed by Dr. Chris North, is conducting research about the human-computer interaction (HCI) issues for large-scale, high-resolution displays. The need for rapid reconfigurability of such displays for empirical research drove the development of the VisBlock product.
Link to LIVE (Laboratory for Information Visualization and Evaluation)
Link to article at Virginia Tech CS department website
Pictures of display
Supercomputing 2006
Announcement! – We will be showing two displays at Supercomputing 2006 in Tampa, Florida from November 13-16. We will be showing a VisBox-HD6 at the NCSA booth (#1935) and a VisBox-C1 at the NCHC booth (#1241).
9 VisBlocks at IEEE Vis 2006
The LIVE (Laboratory for Information Visualization and Evaluation) group at Virginia Tech, headed by Prof. Chris North, will be showing one of their applications on 9 VisBlocks at IEEE VIS 20006 in Baltimore, Maryland. The demo will be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday of that week.
Full Week Demos page on IEEE VIS 2006 website
LIVE Group at Virginia Tech
Two VisBox-SX10 displays installed at Virginia Tech
Two VisBox-SX10 displays were installed at the computer science department at Virginia Tech. The displays feature a borderless screen mount and Infitec stereo, allowing the two units to be used together as one large immersive system. The 3DI (three-dimensional interaction) group, headed by Prof. Doug Bowman, will use the displays for their research in interaction techniques for immersive virtual environments.
VisWall-9HD installed at CCG
A VisWall-9HD was installed at the Centre for Comparative Genomics (CCG) at Murdoch University in Perth, West Australia. The display features 9 native HD projectors (1920x1080p) for an aggregate resolution of more than 18 million pixels.
The display will be used to visualize the results of comparative genomic analysis. The maps that are generated have incredible detail and benefit greatly from high resolution display. In addition, the size of the display makes it ideal for small group collaboration.
Two VisWall-LCD-15UX systems installed at LPL
Two VisWall-LCD-15UX systems were installed at the Lunar and Planetary (LPL) at the University of Arizona. Each display is made up of 15 LCD panels and has an aggregate resolution of over 28 million pixels. The displays will be used to showcase images taken by the very high resolution HiRISE instrument aboard the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO).
ASEE 2006
At ASEE 2006 (American Society for Engineering Education), we will be showcasing applications developed by the Valparaiso Scientific Visualization Lab (SVL) from Valparaiso University. The group is developing applications using our VisBox product that demonstrate how advanced visualization can be integrated into undergraduate curriculum and used to teach complex topics in various areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Demonstrations of these applications will run continuously throughtout the exhibition.
ASEE 2006 website
Valparaiso Scientific Visualization Lab (SVL) website
Picture from the Visbox booth at ASEE
VisDuo installed at CCR
A VisDuo was installed at the Center for Computational Research at the University at Buffalo. The VisDuo was added to the CCR Visualization Room at the Buffalo Life Sciences Complex. The room also houses a VisWall-20X and an ACCESS GRID node.
VisBox-HDT installed at UAB School of Nursing
A VisBox-HDT was installed at the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The system is a reclining table version of the VisBox-HD6 and features native HD resolution (1920×1080) projectors in a compact and portable enclosure.
The School of Nursing at UAB is developing a “Virtual Patient” program, using the VisBox-HDT system for a variety of medical education and training applications.
VisBox on display at MSI
A VisBox-C1 will be on display at the Museum of Science and Industry from March 31 to April 2 as part of a special exhibit titled “Exploring Alternative Energy.” The College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be showing several exhibits, including a virtual nuclear reactor model that will be presented on the VisBox by the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (NPRE). The exhibit is part of the Chicago Public School’s Annual Science Fair visit to the museum and it is expected that over 5,000 high school students will attend.
Link to College of Engineering online article.
Pictures from the event
4 VisBlocks at IEEE VR 2006
The 3DI (three-dimensional interaction) group at Virginia Tech, headed by Prof. Doug Bowman, will be showing one of their applications on 4 VisBlocks at IEEE VR 20006 in Alexandria, Virginia.
Lab demos page on IEEE VR 2006 website
3DI Group at Virginia Tech
New website
Our new website is up and running. If you have any problems with the new site, please contact us.
VisWall-9SX installed at UAB CIS
A VisWall-9SX was installed at the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The display features 9 SXGA+ projectors for an aggregate resolution of more than 13 million pixels.
VisBox-HD6 installed at NCSA
A VisBox-HD6 was installed at NCSA in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Floor added to VisBox-SX12 at Valparaiso
A stereo floor projection was added to the existing VisBox-SX12 at the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University. The Valparaiso Scientific Visualization Lab (SVL), headed by Prof. Jeffrey Will, is developing interactive 3D stereo visualizations for teaching complex topics in undergraduate education.
VisDuo-HD installed at TRECC
A VisDuo-HD (1920×1080 resolution) was installed at TRECC in West Chicago, Illinois.
VisBox-HD6 installed at NCSA ACCESS
A VisBox-HD6 was installed at NCSA ACCESS in Arlington, Virginia.
Supercomputing 2005
Announcement! – We will be showing three displays at Supercomputing 2005 in Seattle, Washington from November 14-17. We will be showing two new products: the VisBox-HD6 at the NCSA booth (#1639) and the VisBlock at the USC booth (#652). We will also be showing a VisBox-C1 at the NCHC booth (#2426).
VisDuo installed for corporate client
A VisDuo was installed for a corporate client. They are using the VisDuo to visualize the output of CFD simulations.
Virginia Tech takes delivery of first 9 VisBlocks
Nine VisBlocks were installed at the Gigapixel Lab at Virginia Tech. The Gigapixel Lab, headed by Dr. Chris North, is conducting research about the human-computer interaction (HCI) issues for large-scale, high-resolution displays. The need for rapid reconfigurability of such displays for empirical research drove the development of the VisBlock product.
The current display of 9 VisBlocks has an aggregate resolution of over 8 million pixels. The Gigapixel Lab will be receiving an additional 9 VisBlocks soon for a total of 18 VisBlocks and more than 16 million pixels.
Link to LIVE (Laboratory for Information Visualization and Evaluation)
Link to article at Virginia Tech CS department website
VisBox-SX8 installed at ASC MSRC
A VisBox-SX8 was installed at the Aeronautical Systems Center Major Shared Resource Center (ASC MSRC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. The VisBox replaces an ImmersaDesk, providing higher resolution and a much larger and brighter display within a small footprint. It features projectors that output 1400×1050 (SXGA+) at over 5000 lumens each!
The system was installed as part of a major upgrade to the SciVis lab at ASC MSRC. Details of the upgrade can be found on page 6 of the “Wright Cycles” journal:
Link to online version of journal (2.7MB PDF)
Image of new SciVis lab floorplan from article
VisWall-16X installed at UNC for RENCI
A VisWall-16x was installed at the Health Sciences Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The system is being deployed at the library by the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), a joint institute between the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Duke University.
Nuclear Power VR workshop
We participated in a VR workshop about “Visualization to Support Human Decision-Making” as it relates to the nuclear power generation industry. The workshop was co-sponsored by the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (NPRE) at the University of Illinois and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI).
The workshop brought together academic researchers, nuclear utility executives, and industry experts from around the world. Technology demonstrations included the VisBox-SX12 system at the NPRE deparment. Discussions centered around the application of VR and visualization technologies to areas such as training, construction/maintenance/decomission planning, and radiation visualization/dosage reduction.
Link to College of Engineering online article about the workshop.
Visbox, Inc. moves to new facility
We moved into a new, larger facility in Champaign, Illinois.
Our new address is:
Visbox, Inc.
602 S Staley Rd, Unit C
Champaign, IL 61822
DRI takes delivery of first VisBox-P1
A VisBox-P1 was installed at the Desert Research Institute in Reno, Nevada. The compact and portable system features a 80″x60″ screen and an overall depth of only 55″ when in use. It folds down to a depth of 33″ to roll through doorways.
VisWall-12X installed at USC
A VisWall-12X was installed at the Collaboratory for Advanced Computing and Simulations (CACS) at the University of Southern California.
VisBox-SX12 installed at University of Illinois
A VisBox-SX12 was installed in the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The system features a large screen size (12’x9′) and high resolution projectors that output 1400×1050 (SXGA+) at over 5000 lumens each!
The NPRE department is using the VisBox-SX12TM system to develop virtual models of nuclear power plants. These models will have a variety of applications, including: visualizing fundamentals, training, planning for both new reactors and for maintenance of existing reactors, and radiation visualization for dosage reduction. Link to NPRE department website
Supercomputing 2004
Announcement! – We will be showing a VisBox in the NCHC booth (#103) at Supercomputing 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania from November 8-11. The demo will feature 3D stereo visualizations developed by researchers at NCHC and from researchers at the Enabling Technology Lab at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
VisDuo installed at Valparaiso
A VisDuo was installed in a classroom at the College of Engineering at Valparaiso University. The Valparaiso Scientific Visualization Lab (SVL), headed by Prof. Jeffrey Will, is developing interactive 3D stereo visualizations for teaching complex topics in undergraduate education.