Kopin Launches HD First Person Viewer Modules for Extreme Drone Racing
January 06 2016 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
Kopin’s HD Display modules will be showcased in
Las Vegas at CES 2016 and the Extreme Drone Circuit First Person
Viewer Race at Zappos World Headquarters
Kopin® Corporation (Nasdaq:KOPN), a leading developer and
provider of innovative wearable technologies and solutions for
head-worn computing and display systems, today announced High
Definition BDM-720P, an ultra-lightweight, high definition
binocular display module designed for optimal performance, comfort
and style with Virtual and Immersive Reality Systems. The High
Definition BDM-720P is built to power the emerging competitive
drone racing market and allows OEMs to efficiently create new, slim
form factors on a HD heads-up display.
“The drone market is the largest installed and most successful
user base of Virtual Reality Systems and is continuing to be a fast
growing segment of our business,” said Dr. John C.C. Fan, CEO and
Founder of Kopin. “Our unique display technology delivers a true
First Person Viewer experience and holistic platform of critical
sensory information that infuses the excitement of Virtual Reality
and Extreme Sports into the user experience.”
Kopin will debut the BDM-720 at an exclusive VIP Technology
Reception on Thursday, January 7 in the Venetian Penthouse Suite.
During the event, Kopin will host globally ranked drone racers and
top executives responsible for shaping the drone racing industry’s
future. Select attendees will have the opportunity to test a fully
immersive Virtual Reality and drone simulator.
Key Features of the High Definition BDM-720P
- Fully integrated with dual Kopin 720P
color displays (1280x720 resolution) for each eye, backlights and
lenses
- Large image size (47" diagonal at 6 1/2
foot distance)
- High-quality optics with 35 degree
field of view
- 18 mm eye relief
- 6 mm exit pupil
- 63.5 mm interpupillary distance
(IPD)
- Compact size (95.9 mm x 15.8 mm x 21.8
mm)
- Lightweight (16 g)
- Compatible with A253 controller
Kopin will also be sponsoring the FastClip FPV Award for the
best First Person Viewer video captured during competition at the
XDC 2 Extreme Drone Circuit Race on January 7-9 at the Zappos World
Headquarters, Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Racing drones at 60+ MPH requires fast, responsive first person
control. These drones aren’t for real estate agents or package
delivery, these drones are built for racing,” said Joe Scully, CEO
of FPV Racing Events and the Voice of Drone Racing. “We are
grateful for Kopin’s partnership and look forward to a thrilling
tournament.”
Learn more about Kopin by visiting www.kopin.com
Find out more information about XDC Race by visiting
www.xdcracing.com.
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer and provider of
innovative wearable technologies and solutions for integration into
head-worn computing and display systems to military, industrial and
consumer customers. Kopin’s technology portfolio includes
ultra-small displays, optics, speech enhancement technology, system
and hands-free control software, low-power ASICs, and ergonomically
designed smart headset reference systems. Kopin’s proprietary
components and technology are protected by more than 300 global
patents and patents pending, with more than 95% related to wearable
technologies. For more information, please visit Kopin’s website at
www.kopin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered
“forward-looking” statements under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
include, without limitation, statements relating to the drone
market continuing to be a fast growing segment of our business and
Kopin will also be sponsoring the FastClip FPV Award for the best
First Person Viewer video captured during competition at the XDC 2
Extreme Drone Circuit Race on January 7-9 at the Zappos World
Headquarters, Las Vegas, Nevada. These statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not
limited to, the following: sales of our products for the drone
segment may not continue to grow or may decline; we may decide not
to or be unable to sponsor the FastClip FPV award at the XDC 2
Extreme Drone Circuit Race; the Company’s BDM-720P
products may not be accepted by the market place;
manufacturing, marketing or other issues may prevent either the
adoption or acceptance of the BDM-720P and the Company’s products;
and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the
Company’s periodic reports and registration statements filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the 12 months ended December 27, 2014,
and the Company’s subsequent filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statements, which are based only on information
currently available to the Company and only as of the date on which
they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any
of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
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Press:WCGLinsey McNew,
512-693-4877LMcNew@wcgworld.comorInvestor:Kopin Investor
RelationsRichard Sneider, CFO, (508)
870-5959rsneider@kopin.comorKopin Investor RelationsMarket Street
PartnersJoAnn Horne, (415)
445-3233JHorne@marletstreetpartners.comorDrone Racing:FPV
Racing EventsJoe Scully / Race DirectorCell:
(416) 931-2502 / USA Direct Line: (484)
258-3863scully@FPVracingevents.comwww.FPVracingevents.com
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