Press Room - 2000 Archive

Panoram Technologies Announces Winner of Advanced Computer Display System in Essay Contest

Leading-edge digital media production shop based in Chicago finds Holy Grail of computer display systems.

Anaheim, CA (June 15, 2000) Until recently, Christopher Greene never felt driven to participate in prize give-away contests. But when he heard that the embodiment of his computer display dreams actually existed and then saw it with his own eyes while searching the Web, something clicked.

The only thing that stood between Greene and his Grail was the writing of an essay that would enter him in a contest for this much coveted trophy. Greene, who manages a Chicago-based high-tech digital media production shop called Alien Soundscapes, Inc., quickly went to work putting his dreams onto paper, submitted his essay and waited.

On May 19, 2000, a date that Greene recalls without hesitation, he received the fateful news that he would be one of a few fortunate individuals whose dreams actually come true.

What Greene won was a state-of-the-art, high-resolution, three-panel integrated flat screen display system called the Panoram PV290 DSK and the computer workstation to drive it.

The Panoram PV290 DSK was created by Panoram Technologies, the world’s leading developer of advanced, large-scale visualization systems in use in various industries, government, military and academic institutions.

“I became aware of the PV290 through a user conference bulletin thread posted on an industry Web site,” recalls Greene.

“Our ears perked right up. We went to the site and were completely floored by what we saw. There is absolutely no other display on the market like the Panoram PV290.”

Almost 300 essays were submitted during the “What Would You Do with a Panoram PV290?” contest. Among the various ideas submitted were analyzing 3D models of DNA, creating immersive simulations for NASA astronaut training programs, increasing the efficiency of video-assisted surgical procedures, enhancing the realism of architectural design presentations and, on the lighter side, adding a new dimension to the computer video game experience.