Startpage \ News \ NEC Display Solutions launches enhanced 3D starter kit for schools to . . . .

NEC Display Solutions launches enhanced 3D starter kit for schools to gain easy access to 3D experience

NEC launches new 3D starter kit to enhance educational experience

Munich, 07 May 2012 – NEC Display Solutions Europe has today announced a new 3D starter kit for schools. Similar to the very successful first version of the 3D starter kit this complete package includes NEC’s new 3D glasses and market-leading 3D content and software in one handy kit to provide easy access for schools looking to introduce the 3D experience into the classroom.

The 3D content contains seven interactive applications and numerous interactive 3D modules including the exploration of the human heart and of a plant cell. Eight 3D demo videos include illustrative examples covering subjects such as geography, sciences and technology, as well as primary educational content for teaching spelling and mathematics.

The videos are delivered in Top/Bottom format and are now supported by NEC’s U and V Series projectors. This format eliminates the need for a powerful graphic card with 120Hz output. The format conversion from Top/Bottom, 60Hz format to 120Hz frame sequential format, is now made by the projector to further facilitate the use of 3D.

The new 3D glasses included in the 3D starter kit are more lightweight than their predecessors. They are more ergonomic, re-chargeable and have foldable arms for easier storage.

In a recent 3D pilot project across schools in Europe carried out by Texas Instruments with the support of NEC Display Solutions, the use of 3D in lessons delivered significant benefits to the teaching process. These included greater attention from pupils, faster and better understanding and visual stimulation.

The results of the project showed that more pupil engagement was seen in the lessons that incorporated 3D into the teaching, and students widely demonstrated an increased attention span. The use of 3D visibly led to positive changes in pupils’ behaviour and communication patterns and improved classroom interaction with students asking more questions. The knowledge of concepts was greater in the 3D classes and 3D also helped to reduce the time for students to learn new concepts, particularly where a new concept had been introduced through 3D initially.

Ulf Greiner, Product Line Manager Business Projectors at NEC Display Solutions Europe, commented: “The research shows that the use of 3D in the educational space brings more engagement and more achievement amongst pupils and staff. 3D is already a reality in our children’s lives today and introducing 3D into the classroom is a natural progression made accessible through NEC’s new 3D starter kit.”

“Schools and educational establishments wishing to sample 3D as a tool for learning should try the starter kit to experience the benefits themselves.”

The new 3D starter kits are available from end of May 2012.

NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH has its European headquarters in Munich, Germany and is responsible for all business activities in EMEA, divided into the five sales regions Northern Europe, Central and Central East Europe, Western and South Europe/Mediterranean, Commonwealth of Independent States and Middle East/Africa. NEC Display Solutions benefits from the technological know-how and technologies of the NEC Corporation and, with its own Research and Development, is one of the world's leading manufacturers offering the widest product range of display solutions in the market. The display product portfolio ranges from entry-level to professional and speciality desktop LCDs, via large-size Public Displays for Digital and Retail Signage. The Projector range offers products for all needs, from portable devices via business projectors to products for permanent operation (such as PoS applications) and digital cinema projectors. Managing Director of the European head office is Bernd Eberhardt.

Further information can be found online at: www.sharpnecdisplays.eu

NEC Corporation is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society.

For more information, visit NEC at: www.nec.com

Contacts for further information:

Ann Kjellser
PR Manager EMEA
NEC Display Solutions Europe GmbH
Tel: +46 72 162 8719
Email: ann.kjellser@emea.nec.com

Yasmine Boucetta
International Associate Director
LEWIS PR
Tel: +49 89 17 30 19 40
Email: yasmine.boucetta@lewispr.com