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D-BOX and Xilinx Collaborate to Enhance Home Theatre Systems with Motion Simulation Technology

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D-BOX Technology, Inc. and Xilinx, Inc. have joined forces to revolutionize the home theatre experience by adding synchronized movement to traditional audio-video systems. The D-BOX Odyssee Simulation System, powered by Xilinx's programmable chip technology, enables a virtual reality experience by lifting home theatre seating and occupants on a four-point suspension, perfectly in sync with the on-screen action and sound. This innovative technology has won high praise and awards from the home entertainment press and is on display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The D-BOX Odyssee System uses Xilinx's programmable chip technology to power its motion simulation system, enabling a virtual reality experience by synchronizing movement with audio-video inputs.
  • The system consists of a controller component device, four motor-driven actuators that mount under the corners of a sofa or other seating, and a wireless remote control.
  • The technology translates cues from high-quality audio soundtracks into exhilarating representations of on-screen motion, creating a spectacular experience for the viewer.
  • D-BOX's innovative product required a processing solution that was both flexible and able to meet the stringent price requirements of the consumer market.
  • The company chose Xilinx's Spartan Series FPGAs over a traditional ASIC approach based on cost and adaptability.
  • Xilinx FPGA technology is ideal for meeting the challenges faced by consumer electronic developers, including price, complexity, functionality, and flexibility.
  • The Odyssee System from D-BOX is a perfect example of how Xilinx FPGA technology can enable complex and innovative designs that meet specific price requirements and are adaptable to changes and updates.

Statistics:

  • The D-BOX Odyssee System requires a CD-ROM drive, which can be used with special discs containing codes for movies and games.
  • The companies have shipped over 11,000 Spartan Series FPGAs worldwide as of 2004.
  • Xilinx has shipped over 60 million devices since the introduction of the Spartan Series in 1998.
  • The Spartan Series is the world's lowest-cost FPGA with unrivaled price points, starting at under $2.95.
  • The company has set new price-density standards for the FPGA industry, narrowing the price-performance gap between programmable and fixed logic.

Sources:

  • D-BOX Technology Inc., "D-BOX Technology and Xilinx Collaborate to Enhance Home Theatre Systems" (no date).
  • Xilinx, "Xilinx First Shipped Spartan-3 Family in March 2003" (no date).
  • Xilinx, "About Xilinx" (no date).
  • D-BOX Technology Inc., "About D-BOX Technology" (no date).
  • Xilinx, "About Xilinx" (no date).
  • "D-BOX Technology and Xilinx Collaborate to Enhance Home Theatre Systems" (PRNewswire, Jan. 8).
  • Xilinx, "Xilinx First Shipped Spartan-3 Family in March 2003" (no date).

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