Organic Motion Demonstrates Future of Computer Vision in Intel CEO's Keynote at CES

Mon Jan 7, 2008 7:30pm EST
 
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World's First Markerless Motion Capture System Streams Band
                      Members into Virtual World
LAS VEGAS--(Business Wire)--At this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's
showcase for the most innovative technology, Intel Corporation CEO
Paul Otellini put the future of Internet collaboration on display. Mr.
Otellini and the popular band Smashmouth incorporated Organic Motion's
computer vision system into one of the world's first 3D virtual jam
sessions. As Smashmouth band members played in separate locations,
Organic Motion's technology provided the gateway, instantly digitizing
the band's motion and streaming it real-time into a virtual location
so the band played as lifelike animated characters.

   Organic Motion's markerless motion capture system introduces
several unprecedented features for real-time 3D human tracking. The
technology frees the subject from wearing any kind of physical
markers, and every person is sized and tracked instantly. In essence,
Organic Motion creates a natural interface to capture and analyze the
millions of complex motions performed by people. This unique ability
enables Organic Motion to propel motion capture beyond its current use
in animation and production or research facilities and become a
driving force in an explosion of computer vision applications that are
beneficial for the general public.

   "Intel is investing in a vision of the future where game and other
cyberspace interactions are controlled by an individual's gestures and
voice instead of by game pads and wands," said Justin Rattner, Chief
Technology Officer, Intel Corporation. "Organic Motion's computer
vision technology is part of that future where the collaborative
Internet is visual rather than textual and in 3D rather than 2D. In
this era of multi-core processors and mainstream parallel
applications, the Organic Motion technology is not only possible but
highly affordable. Suffice it to say that the ability to process
multiple live video feeds to create accurate 3D models has
far-reaching applications in the consumer and enterprise market
segments."

   By eliminating all mechanical tracking devices and generating data
in real-time, Organic Motion captures human motion like never before
seen in the industry. This technology can track multiple subjects in
rapid succession and utilize their motion instantly - creating
unlimited possibilities for new applications such as everyday medical
use, new forms of retail interaction, and completely immersive
entertainment and branding opportunities.

   "Our innovations in computer vision improve the way people
interact with technology," said Andrew Tschesnok, CEO, Organic Motion.
"Intel's demonstration shows the many ways we can instantly recognize
the dynamics of human motion. The same principles can be applied to
measure the range of motion in patients, to create live animations
ready for broadcast, to analyze athletes, or even to create fully
interactive entertainment venues,"

   Organic Motion's technology is currently available in three
platforms:

   --  OpenSTAGE(TM) - the company's most innovative use of its core
        technology, enabling customized motion systems for use in
        public venues.

   --  STAGE(TM) - a powerful turnkey motion capture system that
        redefines content creation and animation production
        capabilities for the entertainment industry.

   --  BioSTAGE(TM) - engineered for the life sciences, providing
        high level biomechanics analysis to doctors, clinicians,
        researchers and sports professionals, giving them the instant
        ability to critically analyze human movement.

   About Organic Motion, Inc.

   Organic Motion, Inc. is a leading innovator of computer vision and
highly advanced markerless motion capture systems. The company's core
technology dramatically increases a computer's ability to "see" and
understand the motion of humans and other living organisms to generate
highly accurate 3D tracking data in real-time, without using bodysuits
or markers. Organic Motion leverages its patent-pending technology in
three turnkey solutions: STAGE, BioSTAGE, and OpenSTAGE. For
additional information, please visit www.organicmotion.com.

   Organic Motion, STAGE, BioSTAGE and OpenSTAGE are trademarks of
Organic Motion, Inc. in the United States.

   Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in
the United States and other countries.

Organic Motion, Inc.
Jonathan Rand, President
212-776-6100, Ext. 111
jonathan@organicmotion.com
or
Fusion PR for Organic Motion
Asif Husain, 310-481-1431, Ext. 14
asif.husain@fusionpr.com

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