Barco gets interactive with virtual chess exhibit at ASTC 2004
San Jose, CA – Barco’s 3D interactive exhibit concept plans to turn heads at ASTC 2004, September 18 - 21.
“We plan to generate a lot of interest and discussion this year at ASTC,” said Hernan Rodriguez, Director of Edutainment and Entertainment for the Americas for Barco's Simulation division. “We have many interactive and group learning concepts to share with attendees. We’re looking forward to technical discussions.”
At ASTC 2004, attendees will be treated to a 3D immersive, interactive chess playing exhibit, where players will be facing a virtual, life-size opponent. This exhibit is a simple, yet excellent demonstration of the use of the latest available Barco display technology for the purpose of educating and entertaining an audience. Concepts like the interactive chess exhibit can be extended to multi-user, group interaction scenarios. The interactive chess-playing exhibit is powered by Barco’s projection and stereo technology.
Virtual chess player at Technisches Museum Wien, Austria
Barco is supporting ASTC 2004 by providing Barco Galaxy projection systems and technical support for the general session, which is designed to promote academic discussions.
About Barco
Barco, an international company headquartered in Kortrijk, Belgium, provides visualization and display solutions for professional markets. Barco designs and develops solutions for large screen visualization, display solutions for life-critical applications, and systems for visual inspection. Barco has a network of subsidiaries, distributors and agents in almost 100 countries. Barco is quoted on Euronext Brussels and is a BEL 20 and a Next 150 company.
www.barco.com
About ASTC
The ASTC Annual Conference is the world's leading meeting for science centers and other science-rich museums. More than 1,000 science center directors, scientists, educators, and exhibit creators attend more than 100 conference sessions and workshops, interest group meetings, exhibits, and educational field trips.
For more information, please contact
Els
Van Loocke
Marketing Communications Manager
Barco Presentation&Simulation
Telephone
+32 56 368667
contact.bps@barco.com
Jay
Luis
Director of Marketing Communications (US)
Barco Simulation USA
Telephone
+1 937 372.7579
jay.luis@barco.com
