At ShowEast 2011, Sony is
highlighting the newest addition to its range of full-service digital cinema
solutions for theaters: innovative access technology which enables closed
caption viewing and audio playback for hearing and visually impaired patrons.
This prototype
technology, to be named Entertainment Access Technology, includes specially
designed eyewear and a receiver with the capability to use headphones for the
hearing impaired for the descriptive audio tracks. Deaf and hard of
hearing consumers can use the glasses to view caption data and enhance their
movie-going experience. The caption system is capable of providing a choice of
up to 6 languages for playback and is driven by a wireless transmitter, and it
is adaptable for 3D.
Coming to
theaters soon, this technology expands Sony’s arsenal of tools for exhibitors
transitioning to a complete digital environment.
Key features
include:
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2mm waveguide thickness
·
90% see-through transmittance
·
Green text color
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100:1 contrast ratio
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372 x 72 resolution
·
Brightness: 1-50 nits
(automatically adjustable)
·
Field of view (H x V): 19 degrees x 3.4 degrees
·
Weight: 2.76 ounces (86g)
·
Size (W x H x D) - Eyewear: (7.5 x 1.7 x 7.5 inches (190 x 43 x
190 mm); Receiver: 4.3 x 0.8 x 1.8
inches (108 x 20 x 45 mm)
·
Battery life approximately 6 hours
·
Lithium ion battery and Nose pad (supplied accessories)
Optional
accessories include:
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Data Transmitter (STWA-C101)
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Battery charger for 10 batteries
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Carrying pouch
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Detachable polarized 3D filter
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Headphones
The
Entertainment Access Technology is planned to be available in March 2012, with
pricing to be announced.
