September, 2007

Medical News Today reported on September 19^th 2007,

"Facial paralysis is a devastating condition that affects a patient's ability to express emotions and has numerous esthetic as well as functional consequences. To date, there is no one significant method of objectively measuring how much facial function one has.

A new three-dimensional real-time video acquisition system (3D VAS) has been developed that allows the measurement of absolute motion of both geometric shapes and positions of deformable objects in real time. In a new study to be presented at the 2007 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, researchers evaluated the new 3-D technology for potential accuracy in measurement of movement in the face in a group of normal subjects, as well as in patients with facial paralysis.

Researchers found that the new technology can accurately quantify facial movement in healthy subjects, which gives great hope that the method can be used in patients with facial paralysis."

Dr. Song Zhang PhD, the developer of the video acquisition system, spoke at this meeting along with Ritvik Prakash Mehta, MD and Theresa A Hadlock, MD both from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary located in Boston.

August, 2007

Celestial Asia Securities Holdings (CASH) and Geometric Informatics are working together to create a Virtual Broker System. This system uses Geometric Informatics Avatar Technology. CASH customers will have the opportunity to watch and listen to financial news delivered by each analyst's animated avatar.

Avatars are online visual representations of people. While most avatars are 2D that look like photographs or cartoons, Geometric Informatics Avatar Technology creates 3D, high-resolution realistic motion-capable, animated avatars. This technology uses the GeoVideo Real-time Geometry Acquisition system.

Each financial analyst has their own animated avatar. The avatar communicates information using a digital voice. It speaks the text written by the financial analyst.

Geometric Informatics and CASH believe that the Virtual Broker System provides added value to online communication. Using realistic avatars provides an additional level of trust. It simulates the way financial information is presented in the physical world - through human interaction and written text.

About CASH

CASH provides financial services and investment holdings. Financial services include broking, financing, corporate finance, and wealth management services. They are located in Hong Kong.

About Geometric Informatics

Geometric Informatics (GI) is a research and software development company based in Boston. GI specializes in 3D computer graphics and produces cutting-edge products for a variety of industries. They are located in Somerville, MA.

Anatomy 101, a film produced using Geometric Informatics GeoVideo Geometry Acquisition System debuted at the Palm Springs International Film Festival, August 23-29. Anatomy 101 tells the story of a young college freshman, James, who is stuck in the library stacks late at night, trying mightily to improve his study habits. Unfortunately, his fantasy habits might get the best of him.

Anatomy 101 was directed by Anton Dawson. Anton and an actor visited the Geometric Informatics' studio to capture a variety of facial expressions. Geometric Informatics provided Mr. Dawson with high quality, high resolution 3D data that Mr Dawson and his technical crew used to create the young college freshman character.

Anatomy 101, directed by Anton Dawson, was named a finalist in the Animation category of the Action/Cut Short Film Competition. This short feature answers the question - What lurks at night at a college library? One freshman is about to find out in the struggle between knowledge and temptation. Anatomy 101 also received a Special Jury Award.

Mr. Dawson and an actor visited the Geometric Informatics' studio to capture a variety of facial expressions. Geometric Informatics provided Mr. Dawson with high quality, high resolution 3D data that Mr Dawson and his technical crew used to create the young college freshman character.

May, 2007

Geometric Informatics released its GeoUV Texture Mapper. GeoUV is a plug-in for Maya and 3D Studio Max. GeoUV excels over other texture mappers by automating the mapping process while minimizing distortion. In most cases, character production time is approximately 10% to 20% of the entire movie production pipeline, so our product can save 5% to 10% of movie production time. It is available for Windows or Linux platforms, allowing you to work in your environment of choice.

GeoUV has quickly earned international appeal. In addition to sales in the United States, graphics professionals in South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, and France have purchased GeoUV.

January, 2007

Geometric Informatics (GI) and Rapport have signed a development agreement. GI develops next-generation graphics technology; Rapport develops next-generation low cost massively parallel chips configured for compute-intensive applications at extremely low power.

GI's work in advanced computer graphics, pattern recognition, and 3D geometry processing, in conjunction with Rapport's innovative chip technology has the potential to bring cutting edge graphics technology to a variety of new applications and platforms.

Rapport will be part of the 40th International CES, January 8th though the 11th, 2007. GI is proud that the Geometric Informatics name will be part of CES and proud to be working with Rapport.

December, 2006

We are excited and happy to announce our latest breakthrough with our 3D Camera. We have successfully been able to capture and generate a single, animated mesh object. With this new technology, we are able to offer better and extended services to our business partners. Stay tuned for more updates about this product!

October, 2006

We are proud to announce that we have been featured in an article this month in 3D World Magazine.

We are currently collaborating with this Korean motion capture studio to produce a demo video using our technology.

September, 2006

Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) chose to work with Geometric Informatics (GI) to help them develop a 3D Measurement System that measures and quantifies facial paralysis. Currently, the medical community does not have a viable system that let's doctors determine if a patient suffering form facial paralysis has only 20% or 45% capability, etc. of facial movement.

MEEI chose to work with GI because doctors knew placing markers on patients' faces was not acceptable. GI's system is marker less, quick, and easy to use. These features are ideal because they provide a comfortable environment for both the doctor and the patient.

August, 2006

SIGGRAPH 2006 Emerging Technology Program invited Geometric Informatics (GI) to display their 3D Geometry Acquisition. Over 650 plus patrons visited GI's booth and had their faces scanned. Over the next 30 days, patrons received three frames of their facial data.

GI was highly encouraged by the positive responses it received. Many patrons contacted GI to learn more about this system and the services that are available.

If for some reason you did not receive your data, please contact Geometric Informatics.

Harvard University: High-Resolution, Real-Time Geometry Video Acquisition Please note: The article has been written in Japanese.

"Weekly Famitsu" Magazine, September Issue

June, 2006

Using our core technology, this game studio incorporates real. They plan on presenting their research at Siggraph in 2007.