© 2006 Microvision, Inc. All rights Reserved. The “Freedom” of Virtual Displays Steve Willey President, Consumer Solutions Randy Sprague Shigeru Shinzawa

© 2006 Microvision, Inc.All rights Reserved.

The “Freedom” of The “Freedom” of VirtualVirtual Displays Displays

Steve WilleyPresident, Consumer Solutions

Randy SpragueShigeru ShinzawaMicrovision, Inc.

Jan. 30 2006


“The World’s Smallest Color Display.. ”

,


Mobile Multimedia

» Access & Quality are key 1. “Device Miniaturization is highly desirable”

… portable / personalize-able solutions 2. “High-impact multimedia” is also desirable

to the consumer (ex. resolution, color, etc.)

» Microvision» Create displays that enable delivery of

“high-value multimedia” from a miniature package» “Small displays” limit the mobile experience!

» Large, Virtual Screens “unlock” power of mobile devices


The Human Being … a Consumer of Multimedia Experiences …

» We pay to go to the Cinema?» We want ever-larger “Big-Screen TVs”?» We “up-size” our desktop monitor?» Advertisers pay more to place a “full-

screen” web ad or “full-page” media ads?» HUMANS LIKE THE BIG-SCREEN EXPERIENCE

» Not surprising …» We have “always” depended upon our

eyesight» Visual bandwidth = 22x Audio bandwidth

» We are avid consumers of multimedia!


Supporting Evidence from recentLas Vegas Consumer Electronics Show

» Displays dominated the CE show!» Also observed

» Non-stop “Convergence” » Web + Games + Cameras + TV, etc.

» “Universal Platforms” have emerged1. PC is not dead!2. Add Living-Room Entertainment / Gaming Console3. Add (Cell Phone) Handset

» “Digital content” available across all Platforms!


Opportunity for the Mobile Industry

» With .. “Convergence + Platforms + Content”» CREATE “Entirely New Experiences” for the

consumer»DELIVER “New Experiences” to the consumer

» EARN REASONABLE PROFITS from these services» Deliver “High Quality” experiences

» BUT Vital to Unlock multimedia power of» Handsets / Media Players» Portable Game Players» Camcorders, etc.

» … AND SOLVE “limitation of the 2 inch screen”


Handset Platform “Dilemma”

» Next generation handsets will offer» Improved Graphics / Video » Extra Storage» Higher Bandwidth --- Everything!

» Mobile TV is happening now …» A killer app!!

» Handset Multimedia usage continues to grow – even in the United States

» Dilemma: Handset Size vs. Experience “trade-off” may limit Consumer Acceptance


Impact of a “Big Screen” experience?

SVGA14”

equivalent virtual display

<QVGA1-2”

display

Resolu

tion

Display Size

QVGA2-4” display


Who would benefit from a “Big Screen” Handset Experience?

» Consumers» A “big screen from a small device” would

enhance the user experience

» Handset OEMs» New generation of Handsets + Accessories

» Carriers» Offer High-Value / Premium-Priced Services

» Content Providers / Advertisers» The “4th” screen to leverage their assets

» Handsets should not diminish content value!


If large screen size is critical

1. Build larger screens / larger handsets?, OR

2. Create the Illusion of a larger screen - create a Virtual Screen for the user

» Not a Direct-View, Flat-Panel LCD

» Microvision ‘Single Scanning Mirror’ Platform» Wearable displays – “Eyewear”» Small, Personal Projectors – “PicoProjectors”

» Heavily Patented Projection system


Heart of the Display: MEMS Scanner

» Micro-Electro-Mechanical (MEMS) Scanner

» Low Power» Low Voltage» Very Reliable


The Microvision difference

Microvision Scanning / Projection Display

Challenge: Scan a single moving mirror to create Virtual screen

Red, Blue, Green LightSingle Mirror Image to User

Traditional Flat-Panel Handset or Wearable DisplayChallenge: Build hundreds of thousands “pixels” to create screen

Eyewear

Projector


Microvision Projector Configurations

1. Personal “Eyewear”» HD quality» Wearable as “glasses”» Plasma-quality display» Demonstration

» Desk-top Quality “Display Engine”

2. Personal “Projector”» HD quality» “Accessory” - Handset sized» Demonstration: “PicoProjector”

PersonalEyewear

Motorola

PersonalProjectors


Commercial Scan-beam Display A large, Virtual Image for the User


“Mobility, Consumer Eyewear”Minimum Requirements

» Wide-screen (W-VGA), HD resolution» Excellent image quality

» Rich / New Colors» High Dynamic Range» No Pixelation, etc.

» Stylish / Comfortable / Convenient» Good battery life» Consumer Pricing (<$500)» EASY TO FAIL WITH THIS PRODUCT!


MIT Wearable Computers Project Team

Failed LCD-based Wearable Displays

Web Mobility

Ventures


A Target Eyewear Form-Factor


Alternate, MicroProjector ConfigurationA large, Virtual Image for the User


Volumes

2006 2007

1° GenerationOff-the-Shelf

2° Generation

New Technologies

New Design

MicrovisionPROJECTORS

MicrovisionEYEWEAR

1.5 Generation

Made for MobileForm factor

and Connectivity

Personal Displays will improve … Microvision Eyewear & Projectors

Data Provided by:

Web Mobility Ventures


Another “Virtual” InterfaceBig Keyboard from a Small Device!

» Virtual Keyboard product (i-Tech)


Embedded Virtual Keyboard(Not a Microvision rendering)


Virtual “Projectors and Keyboards”(Not a Microvision Rendering)


Presentation Summary

» Must “manage” the consumer “experience” » With … Convergence + Universal Platform + New Content» May result in “dissatisfied consumers / lost opportunities”

» “Two inch Handset Display” must be improved» “Virtual display” can offer Big-Screen from Small Handset

» Microvision is committed to providing these new and heavily patented “interfaces” (Eyewear + Projector)

» Microvision is seeking Partners to assist in delivery of “the right solutions” to the Japanese Market» Japanese companies, Japanese applications, etc.

» Urge you to see the Demonstrations

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© 2006 Microvision, Inc. All rights Reserved. The “Freedom” of Virtual Displays Steve Willey President, Consumer Solutions Randy Sprague Shigeru Shinzawa