Magnificent Mosaic

At the SEG 2009 Conference in Houston on October 26, 2009, Mechdyne introduced Mosaic(TM) display modules, a scalable technology suitable for single and multi-screen AV applications and for building of large-scale stereoscopic 3D video walls and surround screen immersive environments. Large-scale systems based on the Mosaic display will occupy significantly less space than previously available rear projection-based systems while supporting extreme resolutions. This is a world first for this format of rear projection display.

The Mosaic display is an individual rear projected module that can be used as a visualization system building block. Each 70 in. (178 cm) module offers 1920 x 1080p resolution but occupies only 25 in. (63.5 cm) of depth. Multiple units can be stacked and tiled into any configuration and overall resolution with minimal impact on image quality and room space. The no-frame design creates incredibly small seams between joined modules that will be almost unnoticeable when one image is displayed across multiple screens. Additionally, separate images within each module will display in high resolution with sharp, defined edges.

Mosaic display modules are ideal for research programs, medical imaging, command control, collaboration room, and presentation and entertainment environments. Due to the small depth footprint of the Mosaic modules, immersive room configurations need less than half the space of a system based on large screen projection technology.

Mechdyne Corporation is the world's largest company dedicated to consulting and development of turnkey advanced AV, immersive 3D, networked and collaborative visualization solutions. Winner of a 2008 AV Award from ArchiTech Magazine and Infocomm, the company addresses complex projects where in-depth understanding of user requirements leads to the development of products and customized solutions involving elements of display, graphics computing, software and professional services. Headquartered in Marshalltown, Iowa, Mechdyne's customers include leading government laboratories, military research programs, energy companies and a variety of 'edutainment,' manufacturing, and other users of visualization technology. More information is available at www.mechdyne.com.

I am such a visually oriented person that I searched the web for images of the Mosaic. And since I could not find any photographs, or even conceptual art, I had to settle for the description. If, however, I happen to stumble across an image in the future, I will be sure to post my find here. I am curious to see what the display looks like. And who knows? Maybe Mosaics will become the new medium of choice for high resolution screens. I will keep my eyes peeled for them in the days ahead.

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