Replies to post #48884 on Rim Semiconductor Company (fka RSMI)

[ShysterChaser]

To the best of my recollection, they didn't invent anything. At best, they might have had some royalty or other rights agreement with the folks who invented, owned, and had used those special 3D cameras.

For your historical background, several years back there was a European corporation that proposed to deliver 3D video over satellite. They tempted Da Boyz by inducing them to provide content. Neither the 3D satellite people nor Da Boyz had any money. That 3D satellite idea went away. At the time, I had a C-Band analog satellite system; I picked up the 3D network in trials. To the best of my knowledge, it wasn't either true 3D transmission or reception.

Somebody correct me if I am wrong, but the most promising 3D opportunities were probably 3D XXXX sexual pornography for the hotel and brothel trade. Had Da Boyz gone in that direction and would have been exposed, the bible-thumping sycophants who pump here might not have been happy. Note, the term "might" was chosen; many of the supporters of this story stock would cheer for any move Da Boyz made if it would potentially move the price per share of this stock upward. LOL.

[McCloud]

Interesting news. I think there is more to it than it looks like. However, the statement from "Sprint" is underwhelming and non-commital, but what would you expect at this time.

It didn't say at no cost, so I am keeping my mind open on this.

The 3d was a great and impressive product. It just didn't sell well. It is still being marketed by StereoViision Entertainment by some of the origional players.

Ernie

[mahinui]

digiholic, I typed out a long explanation of the company's 3D lens venture but apparently it wasn't allowed on this discussion board. Here is the short version:

"Hand held" 3D camera (meaning small) to capture action shots (such as in-the-wave surf shots) and specially treat screens at theatres to avoid having to use the 3D glasses from years ago. This is when Bruce Brown and later, Step Into Liquid were part of the company.

As Ray realized the need to broadcast the 3D and other high def movies over the Internet, Bevins and his associate came along with a high-speed solution that eventually didn't pan out but the collection of brains (the perfect storm of intelligence) lead to Brad, Tom Cooper, Cambridge University smarties, and several others developing Embarq.