Light Blue Optics Demonstrates Smaller, Brighter Miniature Projection Systems at CES 09

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Company demonstrates real-time systems with higher brightness and smaller optics.

Unique technology opens up new use-cases for accessory pico projectors.

Cambridge, UK

Light Blue Optics (LBO), today announced it will demonstrate its latest miniature projection systems to key customers and strategic partners at the International Consumer Electronics Show, 8 – 11 Jan (CES 09). The systems demonstrate a unique range of features and enable new use-case scenarios for hand-held accessory pico projectors. The Company plans to make its first product release to OEM customers in the second half of 2009.

LBO’s holographic laser projection technology creates bright, high-quality video and still images with applications in markets including automotive and consumer electronics. At CES, LBO will unveil miniature projection systems with real-time operation and optics half the volume and twice the brightness of those previously demonstrated by the Company. Additional features include a dynamic throw angle that enables the user to switch between conventional front projection and hands free table-down projection. The Company will also demonstrate a novel concept for table-down mode that allows the user to control the projector simply by touching the projected image.

Light Blue Optics’ CEO, Dr. Chris Harris said, “At CES, we will demonstrate significant progress on our engineering roadmap with smaller, brighter miniature projection systems. LBO’s technology provides our OEM customers with a unique portfolio of differentiating features including focus-free operation, an enhanced brightness option for viewing in higher ambient lighting conditions and a dynamic throw angle that enables multiple projection geometries to be realised by the same device. This ability to create entirely new use-case scenarios in mobile projection will enable our Company to achieve its goal and become the world’s leading supplier of miniature projection systems.”

Notes to Editors:

Light Blue Optics (www.lightblueoptics.com)
Light Blue Optics (LBO) is a dynamic, privately-owned company, developing miniature projection systems.

LBO’s patented holographic laser projection technology delivers high-quality video images that remain in focus at all distances. The technology’s efficiency, small form factor, robustness and cost advantages make it ideally suited for deployment in multiple markets including automotive, digital signage and consumer electronics.

LBO is funded by a group of investors including 3i plc., Earlybird Venture Capital and Capital-E.

LBO is demonstrating at CES 2009 by invitation only. For more information, please contact:

Tamara Roukaerts
Director of Communications
Light Blue Optics
+44 (0)790 663 8351
tamara.roukaerts@lightblueoptics.com