Press Release
For Immediate Release
08/29/2002
HI CORPORATION
HI CORPORATION announces New Version of
Mascot Capsule® Engine Micro3D Edition as mobile 3D polygon engine
Aug. 29, 2002 (Tokyo, Japan)-Mobile 3D rendering technology pioneer HI CORPORATION (head office: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuo Kawabata; paid-in capital: 139.25 million yen) announced Mascot Capsule Engine Micro3D Edition Version 3 today. The new version builds on the existing 3D polygon engine implemented in J-PHONE and NTT DoCoMo 504i handsets.
In comparison to the previous Mascot Capsule Engine Micro3D Edition Version 2 capable of displaying a single model in 3D, the newly announced Version 3 engine introduces the z axis to enable rendering that includes 3D scenes.
In addition, multiple models can be arranged in one scene, while texture animation allows more pronounced expressions for the models. The overall environment enables more delicate, more complex, and richer 3D graphics.
The concurrent supply of the Java engine with the C engine follows from previous practice, and provides broader support of operating environments. The engine software is already proven operable across a variety of platforms. Consequently, costs and lead times for implementation are expected to be markedly reduced.
Platforms Tested for Operability of Version 3
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oeC engine |
| Intel (Japan) |
Intel(R) PXA250 application processor test board |
| Texas Instruments (Japan) |
OMAP processor |
| Hitachi, Ltd. |
SH-Mobile |
| Motorola Japan |
DragonBall MX-1 |
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oeJava engine |
| Zucotto Wireless |
Java processor "Xpresso" HDK (Standard reference board) |
| Mascot Capsule Engine Micro3D Edition Version 3 is planned for upcoming implementation in mobile phone handsets, as well as a variety of terminals. |
HI CORPORATION President Kawabata will present the Micro3D Edition Version 3 tomorrow, Aug. 30, at Mobidec 2002 (Aoyama Diamond Hall, Omotesando, Tokyo) sponsored by Yoeisha and the Mobile Contents Forum. The presentation will begin at 11:05 a.m. and the company requests those with time to attend the event at the Mobidec 2002 venue.
Detailed information on Version 3 functionality is posted with this press release at our websitehttp://www.hicorp.co.jp in the press information area.
Reference Data
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Mascot Capsule Engine Micro3D Edition Version 3 Engine Specifications |
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Enabled for 32-bit integer operations with a clock speed of 60 MHz
*Floating point operations not required. |
| Memory |
Engine requires 100 to 150 KB. |
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Added Functionality with Version 3 |
| Perspective View |
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| Low Level API |
Basic rendering API. Displays lines, points, triangles, and quadrilaterals without regard to generation of 3D model. |
| Flat Color Polygons |
Memory use can be economized by complete designation of flat color polygons with no texture or BMP palette. |
| Multiple Models |
Placement and display of multiple 3D models in one scene is enabled. |
| Multiple Textures |
Multiple textures can be set to a single model. |
| Texture Size 256x256pixel |
Ver. 1 and Ver. 2 texture palettes were 128 x 128; Ver. 3 texture is 256 x 256. |
| Texture Animation |
Texture changes synchronized to action allow models with richer expression. |
Super Sampling |
Low-resolution mode with low CPU loads is available for games that require small screens and speed. Elegant high-resolution mode with high CPU loads is available for product images that require quality. The modes are selectable. |
| After Effects |
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