Kopin’s HD Display modules will be showcased in Las Vegas at CES 2016
and the Extreme Drone Circuit First Person Viewer Race at Zappos World
Headquarters
Kopin® Corporation (Nasdaq:KOPN), a leading developer and
provider of innovative wearable technologies and solutions for head-worn
computing and display systems, today announced High Definition BDM-720P,
an ultra-lightweight, high definition binocular display module designed
for optimal performance, comfort and style with Virtual and Immersive
Reality Systems. The High Definition BDM-720P is built to power the
emerging competitive drone
racing market and allows OEMs to efficiently create new, slim form
factors on a HD heads-up display.
“The drone market is the largest installed and most successful user base
of Virtual
Reality Systems and is continuing to be a fast growing segment of
our business,” said Dr. John C.C. Fan, CEO and Founder of Kopin. “Our
unique display technology delivers a true First Person Viewer experience
and holistic platform of critical sensory information that infuses the
excitement of Virtual Reality and Extreme Sports into the user
experience.”
Kopin will debut the BDM-720 at an exclusive VIP Technology Reception on
Thursday, January 7 in the Venetian Penthouse Suite. During the event,
Kopin will host globally ranked drone racers and top executives
responsible for shaping the drone racing industry’s future. Select
attendees will have the opportunity to test a fully immersive Virtual
Reality and drone simulator.
Key Features of the High Definition BDM-720P
-
Fully integrated with dual Kopin 720P color displays (1280×720
resolution) for each eye, backlights and lenses - Large image size (47″ diagonal at 6 1/2 foot distance)
- High-quality optics with 35 degree field of view
- 18 mm eye relief
- 6 mm exit pupil
- 63.5 mm interpupillary distance (IPD)
- Compact size (95.9 mm x 15.8 mm x 21.8 mm)
- Lightweight (16 g)
- Compatible with A253 controller
Kopin will also be sponsoring the FastClip FPV Award for the best First
Person Viewer video captured during competition at the XDC
2 Extreme Drone Circuit Race on January 7-9 at the Zappos World
Headquarters, Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Racing drones at 60+ MPH requires fast, responsive first person
control. These drones aren’t for real estate agents or package delivery,
these drones are built for racing,” said Joe Scully, CEO of FPV Racing
Events and the Voice of Drone Racing. “We are grateful for Kopin’s
partnership and look forward to a thrilling tournament.”
Learn more about Kopin by visiting www.kopin.com
Find out more information about XDC Race by visiting www.xdcracing.com.
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation is a leading developer and provider of innovative
wearable technologies and solutions for integration into head-worn
computing and display systems to military, industrial and consumer
customers. Kopin’s technology portfolio includes ultra-small displays,
optics, speech enhancement technology, system and hands-free control
software, low-power ASICs, and ergonomically designed smart headset
reference systems. Kopin’s proprietary components and technology are
protected by more than 300 global patents and patents pending, with more
than 95% related to wearable technologies. For more information, please
visit Kopin’s website at www.kopin.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may be considered “forward-looking”
statements under the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include, without limitation,
statements relating to the drone market continuing to be a fast growing
segment of our business and Kopin will also be sponsoring the FastClip
FPV Award for the best First Person Viewer video captured during
competition at the XDC 2 Extreme Drone Circuit Race on January 7-9 at
the Zappos World Headquarters, Las Vegas, Nevada. These statements
involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to, the following: sales of our products for the drone segment may not
continue to grow or may decline; we may decide not to or be unable to
sponsor the FastClip FPV award at the XDC 2 Extreme Drone Circuit Race;
the Company’s BDM-720P products may not be accepted by the
market place; manufacturing, marketing or other issues may prevent
either the adoption or acceptance of the BDM-720P and the Company’s
products; and other risk factors and cautionary statements listed in the
Company’s periodic reports and registration statements filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the 12 months ended December 27, 2014, and the Company’s
subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You
should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which
are based only on information currently available to the Company and
only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect
events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report.
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Press:
WCG
Linsey McNew, 512-693-4877
LMcNew@wcgworld.com
or
Investor:
Kopin
Investor Relations
Richard Sneider, CFO, (508) 870-5959
rsneider@kopin.com
or
Kopin
Investor Relations
Market Street Partners
JoAnn
Horne, (415) 445-3233
JHorne@marletstreetpartners.com
or
Drone
Racing:
FPV Racing Events
Joe Scully / Race
Director
Cell: (416) 931-2502 / USA Direct Line: (484) 258-3863
scully@FPVracingevents.com
www.FPVracingevents.com