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3DV Systems camera may be next step for gamers; It captures images with real depth, and doesn't rely on controller for action.

Publication: San Francisco Chronicle
Publication Date: 09-JAN-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: Ryan Kim, Ellen Lee

When people ask me what I like at CES, I've been telling them about a new camera from 3DV Systems.

The ZCam captures 3-D images with real depth and translates that into onscreen actions. Imagine doing Nintendo Wii-like motion sensing without the need for a controller and receiver.

"We think this is the next step," said Zvika Klier, CEO of 3DV Systems. "This takes an immersive experience further."

The ZCam sends out beams of infrared light that bounce off a person standing in front of it. When the light returns to the camera, an electro-optical...

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