Tek Gear Delivers eMagin OLEDs for Critical Military System
05 December 2006 - 11:30PM
Business Wire
Sensor Technology Systems, Inc., has selected Tek Gear�s
eMagin-based (AMEX:EMA) O2 microdisplay OEM kit for their new
Enhanced Heads-Up Display (E-HUD) module for the AN/PVS-21 Low
Profile Night Vision Goggle. The O2 OEM Kit is a drop in module
that makes it easy to integrate high resolution microdisplays into
new and existing designs. The O2 Kit includes eMagin�s new SVGA+
OLED-XL microdisplays and Tek Gear�s high performance controller.
An accessory for STS�s AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle,
the E-HUD gives the device unmatched sensor fusion capabilities.
The E-HUD can overlay external video signals, such as navigation
data or the output of a thermal scope, onto the real world scene.
This provides the user with a high level of situational awareness.
�We selected the O2 as it was the only drop-in solution that could
provide us with the high-resolution, low-power and all-weather
operation that our customers demand,� said Alan Page, General
Manager, STS. �The OLED-XL provides the sharpest, brightest and
most vibrant image we have seen on a microdisplay.� Tek Gear
originally designed, tested and delivered the O2 kit with eMagin�s
color SVGA+ OLED microdisplay. According to Tony Havelka,
President, Tek Gear, �When we did our tests with the new color
OLED-XL we were amazed that we could obtain an incredibly bright
image (>300 cd/m2) at less than 900mW for the entire system at
its highest luminance setting. We immediately switched to the
OLED-XL for the O2 Kit as this kind of power efficiency means
longer run times and fewer batteries for troops to carry in the
field.� �This first announced implementation of our OLED-XL
technology bears out the promise of the technology that we first
saw in our labs,� noted Susan Jones, executive vice president and
chief marketing officer, eMagin Corporation. �Tek Gear�s quick
implementation of the technology for the E-HUD certainly amplifies
their integration capabilities and enhances their reputation as a
major resource for custom wearable display systems.� eMagin�s new
OLED-XL devices typically feature significantly longer (>4x)
luminance half life and exhibit at least twice the nominal
luminance. The new technology also improves on eMagin OLED
microdisplays� industry-leading power efficiency, depending on the
specific OLED-XL product and operating parameters. For the OLED-XL
microdisplays, eMagin scientists developed a more efficient OLED
structure while maintaining pixel-level efficiency. The results are
brighter microdisplays that require no additional power
consumption. Typical power consumption of a full color SVGA+ or
SVGA 3D OLED-XL display running 60 Hz video at 60 cd/m2 is less
than 250 mW. No heaters or special modes are required to achieve
high quality, instant-on video performance at temperature ranges up
to -40�C and +65�C. Tek Gear specializes in designing electronic
sub-systems for microdisplays used in near to eye applications. The
O1, the world�s smallest universal controller for eMagin�s entire
OLED product range, is no larger than the OLED itself. The O2 OEM
Kit takes integration a step further by adding a higher efficiency
power supply and luminance control to the controller and coupling
it with an OLED-XL display. Integrating microdisplays into a
near-eye product has never been easier. For more information about
Tek Gear and its innovative drop in microdisplay kits, readers can
visit www.tekgear.com. For more information about eMagin and its
bright, power-efficient microdisplays, readers can go to
www.emagin.com. For more information about Sensor Technology
Systems, the PVS-21 and the E-HUD, readers can visit
www.sts-eo.com. About Sensor Technology Systems Sensor Technology
Systems, Inc. (STS) is a leading designer and manufacturer of
Low-Profile Night Vision Goggles (LPNVG) for counter-terrorism and
low intensity conflict operations by Special Operations Forces for
the U.S. and its allies. The AN/PVS-21 binocular NVG is the only
production NVG with an integrated Heads-Up Display capability for
"Sensor Fusion" applications. STS has fielded the AN/PVS-21 with
U.S. Military forces, U.K forces, Canadian forces, Italian forces
and other allies of the U.S. STS is a wholly owned subsidiary of
The O�Gara Group and is part of its Electro-Optics Division. About
Tek Gear Founded in 1993, Tek Gear is a privately held company
focused on providing emerging market technologies to specialized
industrial, medical and military markets. Tek Gear has grown to
offer the largest selection of near to eye products in the world.
Tek Gear has developed a global market presence that continues to
provide total solutions for its customers. By partnering with many
of the world's top suppliers, Tek Gear offers off-the-shelf
solutions as well as custom hardware design from conception to
production. About eMagin Corporation A leader in OLED microdisplay
technology, eMagin integrates high-resolution OLED microdisplays
with magnifying optics to deliver virtual images comparable to
large-screen computer and television displays in portable,
low-power, lightweight personal displays. eMagin microdisplays
provide near-eye imagery in a variety of products from military,
industrial, medical and consumer OEMs. The company�s own Z800
3DVisor provides 3D stereovision and headtracking for PC gaming,
training and simulation, immersion therapy, and other applications.
eMagin's microdisplay manufacturing and R&D operations are
co-located with IBM on its campus in East Fishkill, New York.
System design facilities and sales and marketing are located in
Bellevue, Washington. Sensor Technology Systems, Inc., has selected
Tek Gear's eMagin-based (AMEX:EMA) O2 microdisplay OEM kit for
their new Enhanced Heads-Up Display (E-HUD) module for the
AN/PVS-21 Low Profile Night Vision Goggle. The O2 OEM Kit is a drop
in module that makes it easy to integrate high resolution
microdisplays into new and existing designs. The O2 Kit includes
eMagin's new SVGA+ OLED-XL microdisplays and Tek Gear's high
performance controller. An accessory for STS's AN/PVS-21 Low
Profile Night Vision Goggle, the E-HUD gives the device unmatched
sensor fusion capabilities. The E-HUD can overlay external video
signals, such as navigation data or the output of a thermal scope,
onto the real world scene. This provides the user with a high level
of situational awareness. "We selected the O2 as it was the only
drop-in solution that could provide us with the high-resolution,
low-power and all-weather operation that our customers demand,"
said Alan Page, General Manager, STS. "The OLED-XL provides the
sharpest, brightest and most vibrant image we have seen on a
microdisplay." Tek Gear originally designed, tested and delivered
the O2 kit with eMagin's color SVGA+ OLED microdisplay. According
to Tony Havelka, President, Tek Gear, "When we did our tests with
the new color OLED-XL we were amazed that we could obtain an
incredibly bright image (>300 cd/m2) at less than 900mW for the
entire system at its highest luminance setting. We immediately
switched to the OLED-XL for the O2 Kit as this kind of power
efficiency means longer run times and fewer batteries for troops to
carry in the field." "This first announced implementation of our
OLED-XL technology bears out the promise of the technology that we
first saw in our labs," noted Susan Jones, executive vice president
and chief marketing officer, eMagin Corporation. "Tek Gear's quick
implementation of the technology for the E-HUD certainly amplifies
their integration capabilities and enhances their reputation as a
major resource for custom wearable display systems." eMagin's new
OLED-XL devices typically feature significantly longer (>4x)
luminance half life and exhibit at least twice the nominal
luminance. The new technology also improves on eMagin OLED
microdisplays' industry-leading power efficiency, depending on the
specific OLED-XL product and operating parameters. For the OLED-XL
microdisplays, eMagin scientists developed a more efficient OLED
structure while maintaining pixel-level efficiency. The results are
brighter microdisplays that require no additional power
consumption. Typical power consumption of a full color SVGA+ or
SVGA 3D OLED-XL display running 60 Hz video at 60 cd/m2 is less
than 250 mW. No heaters or special modes are required to achieve
high quality, instant-on video performance at temperature ranges up
to -40 degrees C and +65 degrees C. Tek Gear specializes in
designing electronic sub-systems for microdisplays used in near to
eye applications. The O1, the world's smallest universal controller
for eMagin's entire OLED product range, is no larger than the OLED
itself. The O2 OEM Kit takes integration a step further by adding a
higher efficiency power supply and luminance control to the
controller and coupling it with an OLED-XL display. Integrating
microdisplays into a near-eye product has never been easier. For
more information about Tek Gear and its innovative drop in
microdisplay kits, readers can visit www.tekgear.com. For more
information about eMagin and its bright, power-efficient
microdisplays, readers can go to www.emagin.com. For more
information about Sensor Technology Systems, the PVS-21 and the
E-HUD, readers can visit www.sts-eo.com. About Sensor Technology
Systems Sensor Technology Systems, Inc. (STS) is a leading designer
and manufacturer of Low-Profile Night Vision Goggles (LPNVG) for
counter-terrorism and low intensity conflict operations by Special
Operations Forces for the U.S. and its allies. The AN/PVS-21
binocular NVG is the only production NVG with an integrated
Heads-Up Display capability for "Sensor Fusion" applications. STS
has fielded the AN/PVS-21 with U.S. Military forces, U.K forces,
Canadian forces, Italian forces and other allies of the U.S. STS is
a wholly owned subsidiary of The O'Gara Group and is part of its
Electro-Optics Division. About Tek Gear Founded in 1993, Tek Gear
is a privately held company focused on providing emerging market
technologies to specialized industrial, medical and military
markets. Tek Gear has grown to offer the largest selection of near
to eye products in the world. Tek Gear has developed a global
market presence that continues to provide total solutions for its
customers. By partnering with many of the world's top suppliers,
Tek Gear offers off-the-shelf solutions as well as custom hardware
design from conception to production. About eMagin Corporation A
leader in OLED microdisplay technology, eMagin integrates
high-resolution OLED microdisplays with magnifying optics to
deliver virtual images comparable to large-screen computer and
television displays in portable, low-power, lightweight personal
displays. eMagin microdisplays provide near-eye imagery in a
variety of products from military, industrial, medical and consumer
OEMs. The company's own Z800 3DVisor provides 3D stereovision and
headtracking for PC gaming, training and simulation, immersion
therapy, and other applications. eMagin's microdisplay
manufacturing and R&D operations are co-located with IBM on its
campus in East Fishkill, New York. System design facilities and
sales and marketing are located in Bellevue, Washington.
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