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 The
Digital Imaging Table (DIT-1) is designed for projecting super
high-resolution (2300 x 1840 pixel) still and motion images
on a tabletop imaging surface, allowing decision-makers to
review and analyze the displayed information in a collaborative
environment. The 65-inch diagonal "light table"
has near print quality resolution intended for use in critical
imaging applications such as mapping, intelligence, planning,
navigation, command and control, medical and scientific computing.
 The
display uses four seamlessly blended projectors to create
the 4.23 Megapixel image. It offers a combination of resolution
and form factor never before available.
The DIT-1 offers four modes of operation, making it compatible
with a wide array of sources. Mode 1 displays an external
multi-channel computer video source at full resolution (2300
x 1840), Mode 2 displays one of six external single-channel
computer sources at SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024), Mode 3
displays full resolution internally-stored stills and Mode
4 displays full resolution internally-stored graphic animations.
With global positioning satellite and wireless technologies
providing reliable location information for key assets such
as equipment and personnel, this kind of mapping/imaging/asset
overlay technology becomes a very important tool for a variety
of applications that include resource management, oil/gas
exploration, disaster management, law enforcement, forest
fighting, search and rescue, military operations and a whole
host of scientific imaging uses.
 The
product's built-in features include an imaging computer capable
of storing over 5,000 extreme resolution stills, a touch panel
for selecting and marking up still images with overlay information,
and software to manage image storage and selection via a user
configurable database system. The software offers overlay
markups with a variety of tools for measurement and manipulation
of the images.
The DIT-1 features a unique built-in auto calibration and
system maintenance capability. This includes managed system
startup and shutdown, operation monitoring and the ability
to self align the geometry of the four projectors, balance
the color of all four projectors to each other and automatically
blend the overlapping regions into a single seamless high
resolution image. This automatic calibration function has
traditionally been handled by specially trained technicians
who needed to spend many hours tweaking and aligning multi-projector
displays. The revolutionary automation system in the DIT allows
the end user to manage these requirements with the simple
click of a mouse.
Highlights
- 4.23 million pixel resolution (2300x1850)
- 65" diagonal (0.53mm dot pitch)
- Full auto calibration
- Geometry +-1 pixel
- Auto color match
Auto blending
120 degree viewing angle
- Horizontal mapping format
- Integral touch screen control
Product Specifications
| Imaging Surface Size |
Diagonal: 65"
(165 cm)Width by Height: 52.4" x 41.9"(133.1
cm x 106.4 cm) |
| Imaging Surface Type |
Multi-layer acrylic
and glass |
| Viewing Angle |
120 Degrees |
| Composite Image Resolution |
2300 x 1840 (4.23
Megapixel) |
| Dot Size |
0.022"+/- 0.0508
(0.56mm +/-0.02mm) |
| Brightness |
2,500 ANSI Lumens
(Eco mode: 2000 ANSI Lumens) |
| Contrast Ratio |
350:1 |
| Projectors |
Four digital LCD;
1366 X 1024 native resolution |
| Serviceability |
Three access doors:
left and right sides for projectors and front door
for storage |
| Inputs |
Mode 1: External -
1 Digital four-channel (4 DVI)
Mode 2: External - 6 Analog single-channel (HD-15)
Mode 3: Internal
Mode 4: Internal |
| Input Switcher |
6 Single-Channel Inputs,
Analog RGBHV (HD-15) |
| Display/Input Control |
Touch screen LCD panel |
| Operating Temperature |
59 to 86 degrees F
(15 to 30 degrees C) |
| Operating Humidity |
30 - 80% RH |
| Storage Temperature |
14 to 122 degrees
F (-10 to 50 degrees C) in packed state |
| Storage Humidity |
30 -85% RH (no condensation)
in packed state |
| Electrical Requirements |
4 X 110VAC 20A circuits
or 2 X 240VAC 20A circuits between 47 to 63 Hz |
| Unit Dimensions |
62.9"(W) x 80.7"(D)
x 37.4"(H) 1598mm(W) x 2050mm (D) x 950mm (H) |
| Weight |
1876 lbs. (852 kg.) |
| Shipping Weight |
4962 lbs. (2253 kg.) |
| Safety regulations |
North America: UL1950CSA
Pub.22.2 No.950 cULEurope: EN 60950Japan: Den-an Law |
Modes of Operation
 Mode
1 (External Full Resolution)
Accommodates a four channel overlapped graphics computer signal.
In this mode, the DIT-1 can display any software application
that is compatible with the computer. For qualified brands
and models, please contact Panoram. Requirements include:
4 Channel Digital (DVI-I) or equivalent
VESA SXGA @ 60Hz each of 4 channels
Overlap buffering capability
Mode 2 (External XSGA Resolution)
Accommodates any single channel source and spreads it over
the four projectors at an SXGA resolution. Six such inputs
are available from an integral 6 input switcher, which is
controlled by the touch screen panel. The DIT-1's user control
software allows selection of the required source. Input requirements:
Mode 3 (Internal Stills)
This mode accommodates a library of high-resolution still
images that are stored directly on the DIT-1's built-in computer.
Source imagery can be sent to the DIT in JPEG or BMP format
at 2300 x 1840 pixels. The images can be accepted via CD ROM,
Ethernet or any USB based external removable media. Image
management software organizes and accesses the library. Over
5000 of these images can be stored in the DIT-1 with more
available via external hard drives (each image is around 16Mb).
Mode 4 (Internal Animations)
Free software upgrade to be implemented in Q3, 2003
This mode allows the user to designate a range of high resolution
(2300 X 1840) still images which will then be MPEG II compressed
and stored as an extreme resolution movie file. Again, source
images are typically brought into the DIT-1 environment via
CD ROM, Ethernet or any USB based external removable media.
The animation can be played back and controlled with a jog
dial for detailed examination of the sequences. The resolution
of the selection is within 6 frames. The standard frame rate
of these animations is 11FPS unless special drives are used.
Components
STRUCTURE: The DIT-1 structure includes a hard-aluminum frame,
glass mirrors and four projector mounting brackets. The frame
offers waist-high mounting rails along the front and two sides
of the unit, enabling customized placement of the touch screen
control panel, keyboard trays and/or other devices. It also
includes a built-in toe-kick, ventilation ducts and access
doors, allowing for easy adjustment and maintenance of the
four internal projectors. The mounts enable precise positioning
of the projectors during installation and are mounted on sliding
rails, allowing the projectors to be pulled out through the
access doors for filter maintenance, bulb changes and other
repairs.
The entire external structure including the screen is physically
isolated from the internal structure, which holds the projection
and imaging components. This means that any bumps or vibration
induced into the structure from the user working on the system
are not transmitted to the image, providing image stability
even with dynamic use of the system.
ELECTRICAL SUBSYSTEMS: Includes AC power source, power filtering,
fuse box, wiring, grounding, cooling fans, etc.
PROJECTORS: Four 2500 ANSI lumen LCD projectors (utilizing
native 1366 x 1024 resolution LCD panels). Input to these
projectors is DVI digital direct for the highest quality imaging
possible.
IMAGING SURFACE: The DIT-1 makes use of a 65-inch diagonal
patent-pending, multi-layer acrylic and glass imaging surface.
This unique component is designed to optically maximize the
viewing angle (120 degrees), brightness and contrast of the
multi-projector image, which is typically being viewed at
an extreme angle because of the system's table format. At
the same time, its hard safety glass top layer protects against
scratches and allows users to touch, clean and even mark up
the work surface with non-permanent writing utensils, such
as wax pencils . Electronic overlay markup is, of course,
suggested and available as part of the system capability.
CONTROL COMPUTER: The DIT-1 comes with an integral computer
that handles the general system operation, maintenance, auto
calibration management, system diagnostics, projector management,
as well as storage and playback of the internally stored still
image database and animation sequences in Operation Modes
3 and 4.
CONTROL PANEL: A 15-inch diagonal LCD flat panel touch screen
is used to control all functions of the DIT-1 via the control
computer. This panel is mounted to the DIT-1 on an articulated
extension arm at any point along the front or side rails,
enabling it to be positioned where the user chooses.
CONTROL SOFTWARE: The DIT-1 comes with dedicated software
that provides an extremely user-friendly means of operating
the display system. This software performs a great number
of functions that include directing boot-up/shut-down and
auto-calibration of the system, still image/animation archival
and playback, and selection of all internal and external computer
video and video sources. It also provides a full suite of
helpful drawing tools for marking up internally stored images.
The control software is designed to allow most of its capabilities
to be applied via simple "push button" sequences
on the control panel.
AUTO-CALIBRATION PROCESSOR (ACP): The ACP provides auto geometry,
auto color matching, and auto edge-blending of the four projected
images, resulting in a single 4.23 Megapixel image that is
extremely clear, stable, and seamless. The ACP not only simplifies
the initial installation of the system, but provides a means
for a non-technical person with a minimal amount of training
to maintain the DIT-1 over time to insure peak performance.
The ACP offers two modes of auto-calibration:
Full Calibration: The full calibration mode requires approximately
60-minutes and is generally performed during the initial installation,
after changing a projector lamp or when image quality has
degraded over time due to significant vibration, temperature
changes or other environmental factors. This requires the
use of the included Blackout Curtain or a completely darkened
room during the 60-minute period. The user is only required
to initiate the auto-calibration process via the control panel
and may then leave the unit alone while the unit self-calibrates.
Geometry Calibration: This calibration mode can be accomplished
in under 5 minutes, does not require the use of the Blackout
Curtain, and resolves the most commonly encountered image
degradation issues related to the geometric alignment of the
four projected images.
AUTO-CALIBRATION CAMERA: The DIT-1 comes with a special ceiling-mounted
camera that must be installed by the Panoram setup technicians
directly above the center of the imaging surface, pointing
down. This camera is hard-wired to the ACP and is required
during the auto-calibration process.
AUXILLARY SWITCHER: A six input analog computer video (HD-15)
switcher accommodates up to six external single-channel sources
at resolutions of 1280 x 1024 @ 60Hz. This makes the DIT-1
compatible with virtually any computer video source, including
standard desktop and laptop PCs. Switcher input selection
is accomplished via the touch screen control panel.
INTERNAL CABLING: All internal electrical, control and signal
cabling is included with the DIT-1. This includes high-resolution
computer video cables between the control computer, the switcher,
the auto-calibration processor and the projectors. Cabling
required for external computer video sources must be ordered
separately.
BLACKOUT CURTAIN & TENT FRAME: Used during the full auto-calibration
mode, the Blackout Curtain and Tent Frame provide a way to
completely darken the DIT-1 and auto-calibration camera to
insure proper adjustment of the display.
Optional Components
Following are a few of the many optional components that
may be used with the Digital Imaging Table to provide additional
functionality. Please reference the Price Quote section to
confirm inclusion or exclusion in this proposal.
PROJECTOR LAMPS: The DIT uses four LCD projectors, each of
which uses a high-performance lamp (model LMP1-LCD) rated
for 1500 hours of operation. The DIT-1 comes with new lamps
upon initial installation and the Service Agreement includes
the on-site storage of four replacement lamps. The user pays
to restock any lamps used from this supply.
DVD PLAYER: A DVD player may be added as an input source
for the DIT-1. To accomplish this, a Video Scaler must also
be incorporated to handle the conversion from the low-resolution
video/S-video output of the DVD player to the high-resolution
input of the DIT-1. Quote includes all required hardware,
cabling and labor for installation.
VIDEO SCALER: A Video Scaler must be added if video or S-video
sources are to be displayed on the DIT-1. The Video Scaler
converts the low-resolution video/S-Video signal to a high-resolution
signal compatible with the DIT-1 inputs. Quote includes all
required hardware, cabling and labor for installation.
SPARE KIT: A critical component spares kit is available for
applications that must remain operational without waiting
for spares to be delivered from Panoram. Also, in countries
where importation of spares might be difficult or slow, the
spares kit is recommended. All spares are at the total subsystem
or board level replacement scale allowing a non-specialist
technician to replace them.
Space Requirements
The space shown right is recommended for installation.
During calibration, the room must be dark or the blackout
curtain must be used. Flatness of the floor must be within
0.6" (15mm) or better. More uneven surfaces can be accommodated,
but special installation requirements may result in changes
of the system's physical specifications. Consult with Panoram's
professional services team if you plan to install the system
on a very uneven surface.
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