SoftKinetic Releases Linux Ubuntu Driver for DepthSense Cameras

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Linux Developers Can Now Leverage Industry-Leading DepthSense Camera Technology from SoftKinetic

BRUSSELS – May 23, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced that a Linux Ubuntu driver is now available for all SoftKinetic DepthSense® cameras. This driver is now available for free and can be downloaded after short registration or login at www.softkinetic.com/support/download. Continue reading SoftKinetic Releases Linux Ubuntu Driver for DepthSense Cameras

SoftKinetic Returns to Game Developer Conference 2013

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Company to Showcase Gesture Control on Nvidia Tegra Platforms

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – March 25, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced its presence at the upcoming 2013 Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco from March 27 – 29.

At GDC, SoftKinetic will demonstrate the capabilities of the DS320, the highest definition 3D camera available offering both close and long range capabilities (from 6” to over 10’) together with iisu 3.6 gesture recognition middleware, offering both finger and full body skeleton tracking on Windows, Linux and Android. The DS320 combines a high resolution depth sensor and HD RGB sensor, with a wide field of view for a more comfortable and convenient user experience at distances closer to the screen. SoftKinetic will also showcase new games and applications running on the ARM Cortex-A15 based platform, including Nvidia’s Tegra 3 and Tegra 4 platforms. Demonstrations will be given at the SoftKinetic private suite at the W Hotel and at booth #1334 on the GDC show floor, part of the Belgian Trade Commission pavilion.  Continue reading SoftKinetic Returns to Game Developer Conference 2013

SoftKinetic 3D Vision and Gesture Recognition Solutions Now Available on NVIDIA Tegra Processors and Android

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SoftKinetic Executives to Speak at NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – March 18, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition solutions, today announced that its DepthSense® 3D camera and iisu® gesture recognition middleware are now compatible with NVIDIA® Tegra® mobile processors and Android, giving developers a formidable opportunity to develop and deploy the most innovative 3D gesture-based applications. Continue reading SoftKinetic 3D Vision and Gesture Recognition Solutions Now Available on NVIDIA Tegra Processors and Android

SoftKinetic Brings Full Body Tracking to Television Broadcasting

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Gesture Control Leader Powering Innovative New Way to Report on the Weather

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – March 12, 2013 – SoftKinetic, the world’s leading 3D gesture recognition software and solution provider, today announced that its iisu® middleware technology is being used to power an innovative new weather report by the Radio Télévision Belge Francophone (RTBF), the public broadcasting organization of the French Community of Belgium. Broadcasters at RTBF are now able to move around and trigger 3D animations with gestures in a virtual set that is more interactive and dynamic than ever before. To see the weather report in action, please visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6KdkVG9-Rg.

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SoftKinetic Technology for Intel® processor-based PCs and Ultrabook™ Devices to be Included in Intel® Perceptual Computing SDK 2013 Beta

Will Be Demonstrated at the Intel® Developer Forum 2012

SoftKinetic logoBRUSSELS & SAN FRANCISCO – September 11, 2012 – SoftKinetic, the leading 3D gesture recognition software and solution provider, today announced that its industry-leading technology and middleware for close-range gesture tracking will be included in the Intel® Perceptual Computing Software Development Kit 2013 (SDK) Beta announced and demonstrated at the Intel® Developer Forum 2012.

The close-range finger tracking capabilities created by SoftKinetic will enable developers using the Intel® Perceptual Computing SDK 2013 Beta to create natural and interactive applications. Continue reading SoftKinetic Technology for Intel® processor-based PCs and Ultrabook™ Devices to be Included in Intel® Perceptual Computing SDK 2013 Beta

Haier Selects SoftKinetic to Bring Full-Body Interaction to Smart TVs

3D Camera Tracking on Haier TV Sets Demonstrated at IFA Berlin

SoftKinetic logoBERLIN – August 30, 2012 – Haier, the leading solution provider of brown goods, and SoftKinetic™, the leading developer of end-to-end gesture recognition solutions, have today announced a new partnership to bring 3D cameras to smart TVs for the first time. At IFA Berlin this week, Haier will demonstrate motion-controlled games on smart TVs using SoftKinetic technology.
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SoftKinetic Announces World’s Smallest HD Gesture Recognition Camera and Releases Far and Close Interaction Middleware

Professional Kit Available For Developers To Start Building a New Generation of Gesture-Based Experiences

SoftKinetic logoTAIPEI & BRUSSELS – June 5, 2012 – SoftKinetic, the pioneering provider of 3D vision and gesture recognition technology, today announced a device that will revolutionize the way people interact with their PCs. The DepthSense 325 (DS325), a pocket-sized camera that sees both in 3D (depth) and high-definition 2D (color), delivered as a professional kit, will enable developers to incorporate high-quality finger and hand tracking for PC video games, introduce new video conferencing experiences and many other immersive PC applications. The DS325 can operate from as close as 10cm and includes a high-resolution depth sensor with a wide field of view, combined with HD video and dual microphones.

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ASUS and SoftKinetic Announce Partnership for Gesture Recognition Game Content

New Xtion Media Center to Include SoftKinetic Studios-Created Game Dancewall

SoftKinetic logoTAIPEI & BRUSSELS – June 2, 2012 – ASUS, a leading enterprise in the new digital era, today announced it has entered a partnership with SoftKinetic, the pioneering provider of 3D imaging and gesture recognition technology, to provide high quality content for Xtion, the world’s first PC motion-sensing consumer product, providing gesture-based control of PC entertainment in the living room.

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