Softkinetic and Optrima Unveil Universal 3D Gesture Recognition Solution

Currently Available, This Revolutionary Technology Will Change the Way We
Interact with Consumer Electronics Devices and Digital Entertainment
BRUSSELS--(Business Wire)--
Softkinetic S.A., the leading 3D gesture recognition software developer, and
Optrima S.A., the inventor of the Current Assisted Photonic Demodulation (CAPD)
3D sensing technology, today announced a strategic joint venture to introduce
the Softkinetic-Optrima solution - the most complete 3D depth-sensing imaging
and gesture recognition interface solution on the market.

The Softkinetic-Optrima solution combines Softkinetic`s industry leading 3D
gesture recognition software with Optrima`s patented 3D camera and sensor
hardware to bring true, one-to-one full-body gesture recognition interfaces to
digital entertainment and consumer electronics.

"The availability of a high-performance, low cost 3D imaging solution from
Softkinetic-Optrima represents a defining moment in the global consumer
electronics industry," said Michel Tombroff, CEO of Softkinetic. "The solution
we have developed will bridge the interactive gap between video games, movies,
music, web-browsing, and more, dramatically accelerating the consolidation of
these digital mediums on electronics devices."

After 14 years of combined research and development, the new technology from
Softkinetic and Optrima is the first all-in-one gesture-recognition solution
that combines industry-leading hardware and software. It revolutionizes
human-computer interaction by leveraging a totally universal software
architecture that can be integrated into nearly any hardware or software
platform. The Softkinetic-Optrima solution is poised to become an industry
standard for controller-free gesture interaction with 3D cameras and sensors,
including gesture-based video games, interactive multimedia televisions, PC
operating systems, and much more.

"As media becomes increasingly consolidated, consumer electronics manufacturers
and digital media developers seek an accessible, standardized interface
technology to help their customers manage the broad array of information and
media," stated André Miodezky, CEO of Optrima. "Combining the two best-of-breed
technologies of Softkinetic and Optrima into one single solution represents a
formidable time-to-market competitive advantage for these companies and a
revolution in digital interconnectivity for consumers."

The Softkinetic-Optrima solution contains the following features:

* Softkinetic`s patent-pending iisu 3D gesture recognition software, enabling
true one-to-one full-body movement tracking
* Optrima`s patented time-of-flight DepthSense family of 3D sensors and OptriCam
family of 3D imagers provide state-of-the-art 3D sensor and camera hardware
* Total platform compatibility allowing developers to create unique
gesture-recognition interfaces for a wide variety of electronic devices
including PCs, video game consoles, television set-top boxes, and many more
* Multiplatform gesture interface solution for video game consoles, enabling
game developers to create multiplatform games using a single 3D camera
peripheral and interface
* Support and guidance of Softkinetic Studios to ensure maximum leverage of the
technology solution

The Softkinetic-Optrima solution is available today. For more information please
visit: www.softkinetic-optrima.com

About Softkinetic-Optrima

Softkinetic-Optrima, the joint venture of Softkinetic S.A. and Optrima S.A., is
the leading provider of integrated hardware/software 3D imaging solutions for
the interactive digital entertainment and consumer electronics markets. For more
information on Softkinetic-Optrima please visit www.softkinetic-optrima.com.

About Softkinetic

Softkinetic is the leading provider of natural interfaces that transform the way
people interact with the digital world. Softkinetic enables a fully immersive,
transparent, and intuitive user experience by providing 3D real-time gesture
recognition middleware to interactive digital entertainment, consumer
electronics, and serious games companies. Softkinetic, iisu and Interface Is You
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Softkinetic S.A. For more information
on Softkinetic please visit www.softkinetic.net.

About Optrima

Optrima is a Brussels VUB spin-off company and a global leader in 3D TOF
hardware technology design and production. OPTRIMA hardware solutions include
CMOS 3D TOF Imagers, 3D TOF Platforms and 3D TOF Cameras. Optrima is building
this hardware on its proprietary and patented technology DepthSense 3D Imaging.
Optrima DepthSense sensors are ideally suited for building low cost (low
bill-of-material) 3D modules and cameras. Optrima is delivering hardware
solutions to the industrial (automotive, security, automation), health/fitness,
consumer, PC and video gaming markets. Please visit www.optrima.com for more
information on Optrima. Optrima, DepthSense and OptriCam are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Optrima S.A.

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