nordic business forum ( nbf ) is a finnish company , based in jyväskylä .

the company is best known for its annual business conference in helsinki , the capital of finland .

the annual main event , nordic business forum , gathers together over 5700 attendees from over 30 countries , 24.4 % of the attendees being ceos .

nordic business forum

since 2012 , nordic business forum oy has been a subsidiary company of nordic business group . the other subsidiary of nordic business group is nordic business investments oy , which concentrates on real estate development .
see what they said . get your executive summary of nordic business forum 2015 !
above you can see the growth rate of the attendees in nordic business forum seminars .
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for more information on the nordic business forum , you can visit the official web page .
nordic business forum 2016 – advantage . live stream triples the audience of nordic business forum . speakers include ed catmull , tony hawk , seth godin , gary vaynerchuk , and dick costolo .
the 9th arctic business forum yearbook is an overview of the european high north investments and business development published in association with the arctic business forum .
new simhe intern bhavani attended the nordic business forum . this is her report from the event .
nordic business forum 2015 – impact . live stream doubles the audience of nordic business forum . speakers include ben bernanke , john c . maxwell , arianna huffington , garry kasparov , and simon sinek .
our first ever annual nordic business forum is organized . the name of the event is weekend seminar .
nordic digital business summit ©2014 . all rights reserved . the nordic digital business summit is owned and operated by onyx group oy , finland
jyri lindén is nordic business forum co - founder and a major owner together with hans - peter siefen .
nordic business forum 2012 – growth . speakers include brian tracy , daniel pink , and sir richard branson .
nordic business forum also donates tree plants in order to compensate the computational carbon footprint of the main event .
two days , 5 , 500 business executives , over 30 nationalities . nordic business forum has grown to be one of the most significant business seminars in the world .
the nordic business forum 2015 is held 1–2 october , in the helsinki exhibition and convention center , in finland .
nordic business forum 2011 – strength from responsible choices . the first international speakers al gore and les brown also onboard .
the main theme of nordic business forum 2015 was impact . sub - topics included strategy , disruption , and influence .
arianna huffington and guy kawasaki are keynote speakers at this year’s event . read more from nordic business forum 2015 report .
in 2012 the main theme of nordic business forum was growth , with sub - themes business growth , personal growth and growth of well - being .
continuing nordic business forum’s christmas gift tradition , we have donated tree plants via finn church aid to compensate the computational carbon footprint of nordic business forum 2015 for all 5 , 500 guests who attended the event . donating tree plants has become [ … ]
nordic business forum is currently planning the next step in expanding its business internationally . it is our great pleasure to reveal that we will organize our first side event in sweden in early 2017 . after a truly successful nordic business [ … ]
hans - peter siefen is nordic business forum co - founder , former ceo , and a major owner together with jyri lindén .
nordic business forum sweden will be held on january 16th , 2017 in stockholm . get ready and save the date ! nordic business forum is coming to sweden for one day in january with a fresh lineup of top - level speakers and a [ … ]
nordic business group , the creator of one of europe’s most significant business conferences , nordic business forum , has invested 150 000€ in treamer oy which plans to create the world’s largest peer - to - peer marketplace for local everyday chores and tasks .
welcome to the arctic business forum 2018 to bond with other arctic business representatives and stakeholders working for the arctic prosperity .
the main theme of nordic business forum 2013 was leadership . sub - topics included self - leadership , sales leadership and innovation leadership .
jamk centre for competitiveness was presented at the jamk stand at the nordic business forum in jyväskylä during september 20 - 21 , 2012 .
the main theme of nordic business forum 2014 was forward . sub - topics included choosing excellence , building the future and growing with purpose .
this year again jyväskylä proudly hosted the live streaming of the nordic business forum 2016 while the live event happened in helsinki and here locally at the jyväskylän paviljonki . this is the place where the story of nordic business forum began in 2010 and where the seminar was held until 2013 .
nordic business forum organizes international business seminars and networking events with the world’s brightest business minds and future business leaders . the annual nordic business forum main event is one of the leading business events in europe , attracting over 5 , 700 business executives and entrepreneurs from over 30 nationalities and reaching over 10 , 000 people across the globe through the live stream . past speakers include al gore , jack welch , arnold schwarzenegger , arianna huffington , sir richard branson , ben bernanke , simon sinek and many others .
there will be 5300 guests attending the seminar with over 700 international guests . this is the biggest audience we have ever had in nordic business forum seminars .
nordic business forum norway 2018 was the first event in norway . it hosted 550 business executives and entrepreneurs . eric ries , alex osterwalder , seth godin , anita krohn traaseth , and dan toma .
nordic business group : jyri lindén , co - founder jyri . linden @ urltoken + 358 44 5705411
the business festivities of nordic business forum 2015 are about to be kicked off soon at messukeskus helsinki . the forum continues today on strategy related themes with simon sinek , garry kasparov , mette lykke , and keith cunningham . the day will end [ … ]
web : urltoken nordic business forum 2012 covers topics of business growth , personal growth and growth of well - being . spekers include sir richard branson , daniel pink , brian tracy and professor hans rosling .
nordic business forum sweden 2018 was the second event of its kind . it hosted nearly 1 , 000 business executives and entrepreneurs from 19 countries . the keynote speaker of the event was the legendary steve wozniak .
nordic baltic business forum is hosted by the norwegian , swedish , finnish and danish chambers of commerce in latvia in cooperation with the nordic embassies . this is our 5th annual conference bringing best business cases , inspiration on leadership and innovation as well as being a forum for exchange of experiences and networking between nordic - baltic companies . the 5th nordic baltic business forum takes place thursday , october 11 , from 13 : 00 - 18 : 00 at spīķeru koncertzāle , riga . the agenda and the key speakers will be announced early september . . . . read more
nordic business forum 2014 – forward . live stream of the event is available for the first time . speakers include arnold schwarzenegger , jim collins , and sir alex ferguson .
we give you the best business days of the whole year ! learn from the top business stars and network with thousands of business executives at the most inspiring business events in the world .
back in 2011 , nordic business forum set a 10 - year goal of developing the annual main event into the most noteworthy business seminar in the world . step by step we are pursuing to reach that goal by 2021 .
the president of the republic of finland sauli niinistö is the patron of the cbd business & biodiversity forum 2015 .
the nordic digital business summit – data & cloud , smart sustainability and industrial internet . visit the event website at urltoken
the legendary ceo jack welch visited nordic business forum 2013 . this clip is a part of the discussion with mr . henri hyppönen in front of 3300 people . more videos at urltoken
nordic business forum 2015 gathered over 5 , 500 business owners and executives to the exhibition & convention center in helsinki . in addition to the attendees on the spot , there were also thousands of people watching the seminar through live stream .
nordic business forum sweden 2017 was our first sister event in stockholm , sweden with nearly 1 , 000 business executives . speakers include andre agassi , linda liukas , kjell a . nordström , sheila heen , chip conley , and chad hurley .
in the beginning of october we had a pleasure to attend the nordic business forum 2015 in helsinki . the two - day event itself was brilliantly organized and gave the visitors an opportunity to learn from several highly influential business thinkers and practitioners .
nordic business forum 2013 – leadership . the scope of international speakers grows . malcolm gladwell , vijay govindarajan , lynda gratton , jimmy wales , tom peters , and jack welch among the speakers .
nordic business forum 2013 gathered over 3 , 300 guests under one roof . the seminar was sold out already by the end of february 2012 , 7 months prior to the actual event date .
the arctic europe holds investment potential worth of at least 197 billion euro . in the forum will be presented the latest news in business development in this region . the speakers in the arctic business forum are the key representatives and stakeholders on various branch of arctic industry . the global and local trends at stake are addressed at the arctic business forum . moreover , the companies and organizations have a chance to present their own business at the trade show in touch with the forum .
nordic business forum set a target in 2011 to become the best business seminar in the world by 2021 . they have already been recognized as the most influential business seminar in europe , with speakers like jack welch , al gore , richard branson , and arnold schwarzenegger coming to the nordics to speak .
stay on top of the conversation through the real - time analysis produced from nordic business forum 2015 by our miltton team . you can find our analysis from urltoken . also on twitter : # nbforum2015
please follow us in social media and subscribe the arctic business forum newsletter ( bottom of the page ) to get the latest information of the 2018 forum , the date & place and themes .
nordic business forum will start sharing education and inspiration to students with a focus on developing countries . in 2017 the company will donate 100 - 150 live stream community licenses to universities and colleges in countries with
mette lykke , the vice president of under armour , international digital and the co - founder & ceo of endomondo , visited nordic business forum 2015 in helsinki to discuss about disruption , passion and risk .
welcome to the future of business forum experiences with the freshest and cleanest air on the planet . together , the nordic business forum and naava have united to bring a new energizing experience , seen for the first time at an international business event . our joint mission is to create powerful , innovative , healthy and productive experiences that drive the future of better ideas , people and growth .
nordic business forum has become one of the world’s most significant business conferences for a reason . the events are known for a customer experience like no other , attention to detail , an impressive speaker lineup , top notch customer service , and bright - minded attendees .
we also write about the accounting industry and everything interesting connected to nordic markets .
registration for the visit to the snowcastle of kemi at the same time as you will register to the arctic business forum at kemi culture centre . distance to the snowcastle from the venue for arctic business forum is approx . 1 kilometer . one guided tour will have 15–20 visitors . free pass to the tour is for everyone attending the arctic business forum . welcome to explore the beautiful snowcastle of kemi !
nordic business forum 2011 concentrated on responsibility . the main topic was strength from responsible choices and all the 1800 seats were sold out . the main speaker was the former vice president of u . s . al gore .
this year the theme of nordic business forum was impact . if you have been following the current trends , you may have seen a lot of discussion evolving around digitalization . industries and the roles of leaders are changing rapidly , which puts more emphasis on strong leadership and ability to impact . if you didn ' t get an opportunity to attend the nordic business forum 2015 , below you can find the three key takeaways from the event .
at the 2014 cbd business and biodiversity forum over 30 countries were represented . the forum gathered together about 250 official representatives of businesses , parties of the convention , associations , ngos , academia and other stakeholder groups .
the 9th arctic business forum will be organized 11 . – 12 . 4 . 2018 at kemi finland , the capital of arctic industry .
we at leinonen would strongly recommend anyone who is interested in business or looking for new ideas , to either participate in the event or familiarize themselves with the subjects discussed during the event . for those who are interested , you can download written summaries of past nordic business forum seminars here .
nordic business forum 2017 gathering together 7 , 500 ceos , top executives , and entrepreneurs from over 40 countries . speakers included will smith , sir richard branson , adam grant , rachel botsman , patrick lencioni , and nick vujicic .
pauliina solanne works at miltton in one of the marketing communications teams . she is especially interested in the possibilities of technology and future development of communications industry . pauliina will be attending nordic business forum 1 . - 2 . 10 .
the first partners of nordic business forum 2016 are now confirmed . the partners will play a key role in building the seminar and making it an unforgettable experience to all our seminar guests . the main partners of the event are [ … ]
since the first nordic business forum held in 2010 , the event has been steadily growing into one of the most significant business seminars in europe . last year the event was sold out , with approximately 5300 people attending the main event , there were also hundreds of people watching the seminar through live stream .
all seating section 1 & 2 and vip tickets are now sold out . there are only first class tickets left for nordic business forum 2016 . just a few weeks ago we announced seating section 2 fully booked and we are happy [ … ]
the theme of nordic business forum 2013 is leadership . this year’s event will concentrate especially on leadership issues regarding innovation , sales and personal management . speakers include the founder of wikipedia jimmy wales , the authors and lecturers tom peters and malcom gladwell , business journalist suzy welch , finnish minister for foreign trade alexander stubb and professors vijay govindarajan , lynda gratton , petri parvinen and alf rehn among others . the main speaker of the nordic business forum 2013 will be the legendary ceo and chairman of general electric , jack welch . the fortune magazine listed welch as the greatest business executive of the whole 20th century in the year 2000 .
“you’ve got to be hungry” , les brown said at nordic business forum 2011 . that’s also our number one requirement for our sales people . you need to be hungry to develop your sales skills and yourself as a person . this hunger [ … ]
the summary of the 2011 nordic business forum / strength from responsible choices - seminar has been published , along with the analysis of the feedback received . the summary is designed to support the notes taken by participants of the seminar , and [ … ]
nordic business group was founded in december 2008 by hans - peter siefen and jyri lindén . the company operated until november 2011 under the name finnish community of entrepreneurship .
nordic business group is founded in december 2008 by hans - peter siefen and jyri lindén . the company operated until november 2011 under the name finnish community of entrepreneurship .
this year nordic business forum 2016 can also be followed through live stream in independently organized licensed live stream events . the first two published events are held in saint petersburg and tampere . event in st petersburg , russia we are happy to announce [ … ]
fdcf – finnish data center forum ry is an association dedicated to the data center professionals .
nordic business forum oy’s revenue in 2016 reached 6 . 13 m€ while the revenue of the whole group was 15 . 0 m€ . in january 2013 , a professional board of directors was organized to support the implementation of the company’s ambitious growth and internationalization strategy .
in 2016 , nordic business forum will be hosting 5 , 700 attendees , which is 200 more than initially anticipated , thanks to a new floor plan . nbforum 2016 was published a bit over three weeks ago and with already seating section 1 fully [ … ]
theticketingbusiness forum is delivered and owned by urltoken . theticketingbusiness forum explores , debates and showcases the latest trends , innovations and technologies that will deliver the next generation of live entertainment ticketing solutions .
already over 5 , 600 people have registered for nordic business forum 2016 and having both seating section 1 and 2 fully booked , we are close to selling out the event . the prices will rise after sunday jan 31st , so this may be your [ … ]
all of the 3300 seats for nordic business forum 2013 have now been booked . the seminar was sold out this morning . the two - day event in september will provide its attendees a very inspiring seminar experience , a lot of valuable ideas and opportunities for networking .
if you haven’t got a ticket , but you would like to join nordic business forum 2014 , you can sign up for a waiting list . we will contact the people on the waiting list in case there are customers with leftover tickets they would like to sell forward .
jon henrik fjällgren performed today at nordic business forum 2015 . fjällgren is a swedish - sami joik singer , who was born in columbia , but after being orphaned he was adopted by a swedish - sami family to sweden . on top of fjällgren’s singing , the [ … ]
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the forum is primarily targeted to companies ; however , ngos , educational institutions , the public sector , business and biodiversity initiatives and other relevant stakeholders are welcome to participate in the meeting . especially , we look forward to seeing participants from the nordic countries , the baltic region and russia .
anyway , we want to thank nordic business forum and all the speakers from the bottom of our hearts for a truly remarkable event ! we ' re also glad that one of our favorite leadership gurus - simon sinek - will be a keynote speaker next year . can ' t wait !
we ' d like to thank sir alex ferguson for being here and for his help in making the nordic business forum an unforgettable experience for so many people . here ' s good evidence that the event went extremely well : we have already sold over 4 , 700 tickets for the next year !
sas nordic business forum move beyond the big data buzzwords and give you valuable hands - on examples that takes visions to actions . peer executives and experts will share their experiences on how to maximize potential , improve efficiency and establish a modern analytical environment . it’s time to get real and harvest the value .
in just nine years , nordic business forum has become one of the world’s most significant business conferences for a reason . the events are known for a customer experience like no other , attention to detail , an impressive speaker lineup , top notch customer service , and bright - minded attendees . some have even called it a business conference and a rock concert all wrapped into one . be inspired , discover new ideas , and build valuable networks . you will not regret attending .
we know , we know - nordic business forum was already more than a week ago . a lot of yellowish leaves and cold rain drops have already fallen after the event , and in the world where terabytes of information can be transferred within less than half a second , more than a week is an eternity .
autumn is a time for change and this motivates us to embrace new ideas . the season also draws us to events that encourage us to transform , such as nordic business forum . but before we go , let’s reflect on where to focus our attention to get the most out of this year’s theme : impact .
cbd business & biodiversity forum 2015 “practices , solutions and the way forward” will be held on 11–12 november , at finlandia hall , helsinki , finland . the 5th cbd business and biodiversity forum offers various examples of companies’ solutions from the agriculture , forestry , mining and oil industries . in addition , financing mechanisms for biodiversity will be discussed , along with the role of biodiversity in supply chain management .
nordic business forum has sold out its events 6 years in a row . the record time is just mere 6 days and all the tickets for the following seminar were sold . existing customers purchase the majority of the tickets available . why ? because everything related to the nbf brand is simply the best one could imagine .
the first nordic business forum was organized in 2010 and over the years the annual main event has grown to be one of the most significant business seminars in the world . our team includes 22 full - time employees . we have offices in jyväskylä and helsinki in finland , in tallinn , estonia , and stockholm , sweden . in addition , we have one full - time representative in st . petersburg , russia .
on top of the content from the stage , networking plays an important role in this two - day event . the networking spirit at nordic business forums is one of its kind . a special networking tool and a business lunch concept make the networking even more juicy . the networking tool provides the attendees a possibility to start networking even before the seminar . with the help of this special tool one may get introduced to other seminar guests and agree on a networking meeting during the seminar breaks . the system sets the meetings in certain time slots and certain numbered meeting tables . the use of this networking tool at the nordic business forum 2013 is free of charge .
nordic business forum 2014 gathered over 5 , 300 guests to the exhibition & convention center in helsinki . this was the first time the seminar was organized in helsinki . the seminar was sold out already 4 months prior to the event . in addition to the attendees on the spot , there were also hundreds of people watching the seminar through live stream .
are you interested in becoming an abf partner for the 2018 event ? with an abf partner deal you will be able to maximize your company’s visibility throughout the arctic business forum 2018 . read more about the sponsorship deals :
invest in finland – business opportunities and professional consulting services for international companies invest in finland is the government agency that promotes foreign investments into finland . we assist international companies in finding business opportunities in finland and provide all the relevant information and guidance required to establish a business in finland .
along with to adding nordic business group’s investor list , treamer also appointed peter sazonov as ceo , and strengthened its board consisting now of will cardwell , tatu koistinen , heimo hakkarainen , miikka mäkitalo ( cmo ) , and hannu alakangas .
nordic business forum is known for its exceptional networking atmosphere . with the brella networking app , we’ve made matchmaking easy for you . brella helps you find the right people to connect with and book meetings with them at the event . last year more than 2 , 600 meetings were booked using brella . that’s an incredible number of new connections in just two days !
alphablues has been selected top15 nordic startup by arcticstartup and recently collaborated with nvidia on semantic enrichment of its ai platform . the ceo indrek vainu
the forum is aimed at broadening the knowledge of the central role corporations play in protecting biodiversity and deepening companies’ understanding of business opportunities connected to biodiversity and the associated risks in the loss of biodiversity . it brings together biodiversity specialists working for corporations from around the world to exchange knowledge of companies’ latest practices on business and biodiversity .
scandify is a new scandinavian start - up with a mission to help you to effectively make your personal and business brand outstanding . we ' ve got the necessary tools and expertise to help you grow your business network globally in a very simple and unique way . say goodbye to business card exchange .
there is no contradiction between equality and efficiency says stoltenberg at nordic session . fellow # ygl hrh haakon of norway is here too # davos ,
we are sometimes too focused on keeping our ideas to ourselves . we may fear that someone will steal them or think they are not worthy enough . nordic business forum encourages us to think otherwise . mingle , meet and have meaningful conversations . you will always find someone to reflect your ideas with . there is an outstanding energy around and be shameless in absorbing all that in .
want to experience nordic business forum but can’t make the trip ? you can join in on the action through our live stream , which is broadcasted directly from the main hall ! we have tailored live stream licenses for individual and community ( school or business ) users . tune in by yourself or with your friends , colleagues , or classmates from where ever you are and use the unique opportunity to learn and spark new ideas . president obama’s session will not be included in the livestream options below .
since 2010 he has been approved board member ( abm ) . besides developing his own business he devotes his time and interest in the overall business development in lapland and finland . his current positions of trust include :
content hasn’t become a catchword for nothing . as guy kawasaki states : “content marketing is a good thing . it is a fair exchange : good content for attention and permission to market something . ” all these inspirational speeches remind us that there is still a lot more content waiting to be created – and platforms such as nordic business forum make us believe in our own personal impact in bringing it to life .
the nordic business forum of 2015 will be held on 1th and 2nd of october in helsinki exhibition and convention center . once again the two - day event will be gathering talented and inspirational individuals from multiple business fields . with the help of the speakers , the seminar wishes to provide the participants with experiences that encourage them to develop themselves and acquire new ideas and build up valuable connections . unfortunately leinonen group won’t be present at this years’ seminar , but we will be present in spirit and attempt to take part in future events .
the finnish ministry of the environment is organising the event in cooperation with finland’s leading corporate responsibility network fibs and the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity ( cbd ) . the cbd business and biodiversity forum is part of the un’s convention on biological diversity initiative that supports biodiversity . the forum was last held in october 2014 in pyeongchang , south korea , in parallel with cop 12 of the convention on biological diversity .
the two - day forum focused on growth from business , personal and well - being perspectives . keynote speakers from abroad and their topics were sir richard branson ( leadership strategies for growth ) , brian tracy ( sales ) , daniel tracy ( human motivation and performance ) , and prof . hans rosling ( growth of well - being ) . the forum enjoyed full - participation of about 2 , 300 individuals from finland and abroad .
nordic sas user forums 2017 are tailored for consultants , analysts , scientists , architects , programmers , statisticians and team leads . don’t forget to notify your employees about these forums
nordic business forum seminar is built around a main theme . in the seminar of 2014 the theme was forward , focusing on sub - topics of choosing excellence , building the future and growing with purpose . this years’ event is based around the theme impact ; “the businesses with the strongest impact for the better , will be the ones to succeed” . once again the main theme has been divided into sub - topics about strategy , distribution and influence .
ever wanted to know what goes on on the fringes of the world economic forum ? tanya beckett takes you on a tour and shares some tips on networking .
while embracing the economic cooperation between the arctic countries , the forum offers also valuable information about the possibilities and future investment potential of the arctic region both for the local business representatives and international investors . aim is to scrutinize the future and build network and relationships among region’s various representatives .
dan gilgoff writes : the surge in discussions around faith and morality at davos reflects a broader resurgence in interest in business ethics since the housing and banking crises of the late 2000s , which many experts blamed largely on greed and deceptive business practices .
now more than ever , developments in the technology world are impacting every business sector and industry . the nordics are seen internationally as a hotbed of ict innovation and sustainability , creating a region of opportunities that drive exports and investments . the nordic digital business summit has become a platform to facilitate this process and drive opportunities , allowing technology professionals from across numerous business sectors to network with their peers , whilst hearing from global thought leaders on subjects that shape the future of their industry . all delegates will have full access to brella , the smart networking system , allowing them to find new business contacts before and during the event , exchange information and set up meetings in our dedicated networking lounge .
theticketingbusiness awards are set to be the highlight of the forum , with the winners announced in front of an audience of senior industry figures during a private , gala dinner .
the arctic business forum is organized for the second time at the city of kemi , which is , together with the city of tornio , one of the biggest industrial centers in the arctic region . the region’s future development in forest industry at kemi and steel industry at tornio offer various possibilities to smes in subcontracting and maintenance .
geithner admits the housing finance business in the us ( that ' s the mortgage industry to you and me ) is still
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as our events move forward we like to keep our delegates , followers and community informed about whats going on . the blog section provides a place to view and share the latest news about theticketingbusiness forum .
over 70 speakers , thousands of ideas and connections and a community of future business leaders . it’s been a ride to remember . see it for yourself .
naava has set its goal to provide pure nordic forest air to over a billion people by 2025 . in 2012 the company won kasvu open , which is the biggest competition for growth companies in finland . naava was also recognized in
what started in 2010 as a small event in central finland is now a nordic - wide series of events attracting over 9 , 000 attendees from over 40 nationalities throughout the year . the events are attended by the who’s who of world leaders , from al gore to sir richard branson , and gather together an international crowd of business owners , ceos , and other c - level executives .
uptime institute is an unbiased advisory organization focused on improving the performance , efficiency , and reliability of business critical infrastructure through innovation , collaboration , and independent certifications .
in the parliament , ms . kulmuni is a member of three committees : grand committee , legal affairs committee , and commerce committee , and a deputy member of foreign affairs committee . she is the current chair of the finnish delegation to the conference of parliamentarians of the arctic region , and a member of finnish delegation to the nordic council . ms . kulmuni has a strong interest in nordic and arctic affairs and aims at an enhanced cooperation in all spheres of society .
which davos party to go to tonight ? henry blodget , ceo of business insider , writes about his experiences of the less serious side of davos : the parties .
16 . 00 arctic startups – new entrepreneurship creates growth mr . kustaa valtonen , entrepreneur & angel investor , finland mr . marko alamartimo , business advisor , growth and international business at business rovaniemi , finland ( presentation ) mr . markus pellikka , ceo , santa water group , finland mr . antti haukipuro , ceo , suvanto care , finland ( presentation ) mr . kaj kostiander , director , tornio brewery , finland ms . sirly schinmann , chef and owner at aurora estate – boutique hotel and restaurant , finland ( presentation )
“the treamer experience can have a profound impact on the well - being of young people around the world as they learn the value of working , while at the same time delighting both consumer and business customers . they have the killer combination of an amazing team , strong network of supporters and a strong and positive business idea” , says board member will cardwell .
ohjelmistoyrittäjät ry is a non - aligned software industry and entrepreneur association for innovative , professional , growth - driven and entrepreneurial software business executives . the association drives the success of software business as an industry and supports individual software companies and executives in their road to success . currently , there are over 600 software companies as members . the association operates finland - wide .
“we believe that treamer represents the future and will disrupt the current paradigm of working , both here in finland and globally” , says hans - peter siefen , co - founder of nordic business group . “when treamer launched its iphone app , we tried it immediately and the user experience and service quality blew us away” , states co - founder jyri linden . “once we became regular users , it did not take much time before we decided to invest . ”
according to cross - generational thinking , we didn’t inherit this world from our parents , we merely lease it from our children . this also applies to our way of doing responsible business .
seed forum global invites members of nccl , private investors , venture funds , investment companies and family offices to the oslo opera house on june 12 . meet entrepreneurs building innovative and globally aspiring growth companies , including 111 pitches . . . . read more
we believe that inspiring and equipping business leaders who want to make the world a better place is the single most effective way in which we can make an effect on the whole society at large .
far from the thought that education is a business , which it is not , a peek in to the world of advertising , marketing and debates around selling interest me primarily because it is about reaching people with a message , conveying an idea , building awareness on a scaffolding of trust . all of which is also true to any business man or marketeer as true as it is for me as an educationist .
welcome to the 1st norwegian
shrimp madness
party ! celebrate summer with the norwegian - latvian business community and enjoy shrimps the “norwegian way” in the newly renovated restaurant osta by the daugava waterfront . shrimps is a popular summertime feast for norwegians - peeling shrimps while drinking wine or beer by the seaside is the perfect format for an informal summer evening with business partners , colleagues and friends . . . . read more
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leia is also developing software to facilitate content creation for its holographic platform .

while its main target is mobile applications ( wearables , internet of things ( iot ) ; smartphones , tablets ) , leia ’s technology is also aimed at the ar/vr , automotive and medical markets .

leia ’s display uses standard lcd technology augmented by a proprietary diffraction layer that allows multiple viewers to experience the 3d stereoscopic effect with full parallax and smooth transitions between views .

it differs from the 3d displays on the market as no glasses or eye-tracking are required , and a multitude of people can view the effect from a wide field of view ( about 60 ° ) .

the company was founded by former hp labs researchers and became completely independent in january 2014 , after closing a series a funding round .

leia inc is headquartered in menlo park , california , with a nanofabrication center in palo alto and pilot line in suzhou , china .

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jing liu university of california , santa cruz armand niederberger leia inc . jihun yu industrial light & magic hao li university of southern california david fattal leia inc .
red digital cinema and leia inc . announce strategic partnership to bring disruptive lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market
in january 2014 , leia inc was founded as an independent entity after closing a series a funding round .
red digital cinema and leia inc . announce strategic partnership to bring disruptive lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market : android
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red has made a strategic investment in leia , and jannard will be joining the leia board of directors .
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interestingly , the technology behind leia was originally intended for a very different purpose , according to leia’s co - founder and ceo , david fattal .
as part of the partnership , red invested an undisclosed amount in leia , while red founder and chairman jim jannard will join leia’s board of directors .
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leia sounds like leica although the corporation name was adapted from the star wars princess leia . red announced a partnership with leia as a provider of the light field holographic display . this clears the red view of vr , ar , & mr . leia and red seem to have established mixed reality into hydrogen . changing the angle from present to future .
leia inc is a silicon valley startup company developing an interactive holographic display for mobile devices . [ 1 ] leia is also developing software tools to facilitate the creation of content for its holographic platform . besides its use for mobile applications ( wearables , internet of things ( iot ) ; smartphones , tablets ) , leia’s technology is also aimed at the automotive and medical markets . [ 2 ]
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well , now we have an answer : red’s screen technology comes from an exclusive partnership with a startup called leia inc . ( yes , like the princess . ) leia describes itself as “the leading provider of lightfield holographic display solutions for mobile , ” and was founded in 2014 as a spin - off from hp’s research labs . red has made an undisclosed strategic investment in leia as part of the partnership .
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david fattal , founder and ceo of leia inc , was named french innovator of the year by the mit technology review in 2013 for the invention of the multiview backlight , and was featured on their global list of 35 innovators under 35 the same year . [ 10 ]
may the force be with you … the princess leia hologram in star wars . similar technology could soon be available on smartphones
leia inc has released a web - based development environment ( ide ) and an api to guide the creation of holographic content for any multiview 3d display platform , including its own display . it currently supports webgl via three . js , and a unity plug - in is on its way .
leia’s core multiview backlight concept was featured on the cover of nature in the march 21st 2013 issue . [ 7 ] [ 11 ]
fattal claims that leia’s diffraction - based system is much more efficient than traditional parallax barriers and lenticular designs for multiple position glasses - free 3d . he says it is also much easier on the cpu than the eye - tracking approach amazon is rumored to be using for its planned smartphone . one other advantage leia’s technology has over the eye - tracking approach is that leia’s displays can be viewed by several people at once . leia has also already coupled one of its prototypes with a leap motion sensor , allowing the creation of interactive applications .
leia says that its ttechnology does not impact battery life . while the focus is the holographic display for media and games , leia says the screen also has other uses , like creating “privacy viewing zones , ” which would presumably make the screen only viewable from a certain angle .
and pierre evreux , leia inc is a technology spin - off from hewlett - packard laboratories developing a lightfield display technology platform for naked - eye holographic and virtual reality applications . it focuses today on the mobile and automotive markets , with first devices expected in the hands of consumer by the end of 2017 . the company is based in
while leia’s holographs won’t be projected like the hologram of leia in star wars , they will offer a true sense of depth and be viewable from up to 64 different angles without any special glasses . a 3d movie , on the other hand , can only be seen from one angle .
at the very least , this doesn’t sound like it will be quite as gimmicky as the holographic screen on amazon’s fire phone , which offered very little in the way of ‘wow’ factor . but it’s still going to be a niche product – unless you happen to be receiving an intergalactic sos from the namesake of leia inc . ’s brand .
scientists have created a glasses - free , 3d display that could mimic the famous hologram projection of princess leia in the original 1977 star wars film .
) - - red digital cinema , the leading manufacturer of professional digital cinema cameras , and leia inc , the leading provider of lightfield holographic display solutions for mobile , announced today a long - term exclusive partnership to bring the world’s first lightfield “holographic” smartphone - - the hydrogen one - - into the hands of consumers in the first half of 2018 .
, leia inc . ' s founder and ceo .
this is a brand new technique that produces multi - view 3d – holographic – content with an unprecedented level of quality and visual comfort for several viewers at a time . moreover , the displays are entirely switchable to standard 2d viewing mode so there is virtually no downside in using them .
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leia’s display technology relies on a technological breakthrough—a multiview backlight —developed by the core leia team during their tenure at hp labs in palo alto . [ 5 ] the team had been working on an early laser - based version in 2011 before transitioning to a more standard led - based illumination system in 2012 . [ 6 ]
leia inc . is a spin - off from hp labs which aims at commercializing a disruptive display technology , a diffractive backlit lcd system allowing the rendering of holographic 3d content at video rate on a mobile platform . leia’s core technology resides in the surface treatment of the backlight , and otherwise utilizes a commercially available lcd panel to create animated content . it uses standard led illumination , comes in an ultra - thin form factor , is capable of high pixel densities and large field of view and does not consume more optical power than a regular lcd screen .
when red camera first announced its crazy $ 1 , 200 hydrogen smartphone with a
holographic display ,
a lot of folks wondered how that would actually work . now , ceo jim jannard has revealed that red is creating the screen in partnership with a company called leia inc . ( yes , like that leia ) . a spin - off from hewlett - packard labs , it calls itself
the leading provider of light field holographic display solutions for mobile ,
and the key words
light field
gives us a pretty good idea as to how it works
the only downside to leia is that its images have to be viewed within a 60 - degree arc of the display . go beyond that and the hologram looks flat .
leia uses nano - photonics to create a holographic screen that preserves the usual smartphone touchscreen functions and also does not create extra bulk . according to leia’s website , its technology uses diffractive light field backlighting , using nanostructures to give a screen “almost magical” properties — or creating small 3d projections from the screen . a demonstration from 2015 illustrates the idea :
ever since r2 - d2 beamed out a tiny hologram of princess leia in star wars , 3d projection has been a pop culture mainstay and the dream of many a techie .
cinematic camera maker red has a smartphone on the way – the hydrogen , which boasts a great video camera as well as a “holographic display” that we know relatively little about , despite mkbhd getting some hands - on time with the phone ahead of its release . now , we know more because red ceo jim jannard named hp labs spin - out leia inc . as the display tech partner ( via engadget ) .
but not just any image can be seen as a hologram . leia actually takes 64 photos of a single object viewed at a slightly different angle and combines them into one picture .
leia is a technology spin - off of hp labs and a provider of the leading holographic display solution for mobile . the leia 3d display provides a comfortable , natural form of 3d that is easier to look at , which is important for the in - car experience . it also gives designers and developers a new tool for building a more appealing user experience .
founded in 2014 by david fattal , zhen peng and pierre - emmanuel evreux , leia inc is a technology spin - off from hewlett - packard laboratories developing a lightfield display technology platform for mobile devices . through nanotechnology and software innovation , the company empowers device manufacturers and content providers in various industries to create the next digital experience for consumer . the company is based in menlo park , ca with operations in suzhou , china .
to impress the show ' s retailers , real - estate developers , and investors , brookfield and its designers , lorenc + yoo design and journey communications inc . , felt they should mirror the company ' s uber - chic new york headquarters .
despite already listing for a $ 1 , 200 - plus pre - order , red has shared very few specifics about the company’s first smartphone , the hydrogen one , which comes with a holographic media display . but a new business partnership is shedding light on what , exactly , that “holographic media display” entails . on thursday , red digital cinema announced a partnership with leia inc . , a 2014 startup focusing on light field displays .
new tech start - up leia creates 3d holographic displays . multiple leds are projected across a thin piece of plastic or glass , forming an image that appears to float above the screen .
leia’s technology works using light field technology , which stacks lcds with backlights pointing in different directions . when you combine the angles of the backlight projecting the images on screen , you can produce 3d effects visible by the naked eye . leia’s innovation is making this work while also keeping the traditional 2d display capabilities undisturbed , so that you can switch between both modes depending on what you’re viewing .
key to leia’s technology is the use of fairly simple diffraction gratings at each pixel to redirect the backlight in different directions . the gratings are created by etching grooves in a thin sheet of glass . placed under a conventional lcd , the gratings create as many as 64 different points of view — in an eight - by - eight grid . because it uses only diffraction , leia’s system can calculate the needed light field in real time — much faster than more complex interference - based hologram generators . to complement the gratings , leia has created a specialized , programmable led backlight that it also manufactures .
leia 3d was featured on télématin , the french morning show . david and pierre - emmanuel showcased the latest prototype and spoke a bit about the tech and its commercialization . copyright 2016 france . . .
, strategic alliance lead at honda xcelerator .
our focus at ces is to showcase our work with two of our partners–leia and vocalzoom–to apply their unique technologies to enhance the in - car experience .
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leia’s technology , however , replaces the light - guiding panel with its own panel , which directs light in very precise directions . it’s this ability to direct light in such an exact way that creates the holographic effect .
hen you own posh properties like the world financial center in new york and the bank of america plaza in los angeles , your exhibit can ' t look like a strip mall . that was the challenge facing brookfield office properties inc . for the 2011 recon expo produced by the international council of shopping centers .
in its current state , the display developed by leia inc is a diffraction based system able to project 64 different images in different directions of space . the diffractive layer extracts led light from a light guide and forms narrow light beams that propagate towards the viewers . the intensity of each light beam is independently modulated by a dedicated pixel on a front - facing lcd panel . color can be achieved either via spatial - multiplexing ( rgb color filters on dedicated lcd subpixels ) or via temporal - multiplexing ( time - sequential rgb illumination ) . [ 8 ]
“we are thrilled to partner with jim and the red team on the hydrogen program , ” says david fattal , leia founder and ceo . “they have a bold vision and share our urge to disrupt the mobile industry with true innovation . ”
“this is an incredible opportunity for both companies and a perfect marriage , ” jannard said in a statement . “leia brings a very special piece of technology that blends seamlessly with our vision of a ground - breaking and disruptive consumer product . ”
the technology works through diffraction , producing a lightfield illumination with a layer of nanostructures added to a conventional lcd . leia claims this “diffractive lightfield backlighting” layer doesn’t significantly compromise the display’s quality , battery consumption , or thickness for non - holographic use .
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in addition to use in mobile computing , fattal sees applications for leia’s technology in medicine , home automation , and car infotainment systems . the company is already actively courting developers , with a programming toolkit that allows simple conversion of webgl objects into leia - displayable ones with only a small amount of additional code . the company is still working closely with hp , and in fact has its factory co - located there , but it is ramping up its production operation in suzhou , china . if fattal is right that mobile display manufacturers have resolution to burn in their upcoming product cycles — and leia can solve the problem of driving its display in full color at standard video frame rates — then look to see holochat coming to mobile devices in the near future .
silicon valley - based company leia ( yes , like the princess ) is developing a technology that gives any lcd display the ability to generate 3d holographic images . it showed off a public prototype of its screens for the first time at mobile world congress .
“this is an incredible opportunity for both companies and a perfect marriage , ” says jim jannard , founder and chairman of red . “leia brings a very special piece of technology that blends seamlessly with our vision of a ground - breaking and disruptive consumer product . ”
/ prnewswire / - - continuing its pursuit of open innovation and collaboration , honda is showcasing projects with startup companies leia and vocalzoom at ces 2017 . in collaboration with the honda xcelerator , these two innovators ' technologies aim to revolutionize the in - cabin experience .
start - up leia inc . has developed technology that creates the illusion of a 3 - d image on smart watches and phones , without the need for special glasses . the california - based company demonstrated its mobile holography at the 4yfn event during mobile world congress in barcelona . subscribe to the wsj channel here : urltoken visit the wsj channel for more video : urltoken more from the wall street journal : visit urltoken urltoken follow wsj on facebook : urltoken follow wsj on google + : urltoken follow wsj on twitter : urltoken follow wsj on instagram : urltoken follow wsj on pinterest : urltoken follow wsj on tumblr : urltoken
when he realized that the same technology could be used to create 3d holograms , fattal left hp , bought back the patents from the company , and founded leia with his longtime friend and former wall street investor , pierre - emmanuel evreux , and fellow hp alum , zhen peng .
red has formed a
strategic partnership
with leia and made an unnamed investment in the company , and jannard will join its board of directors . it says the smartphone will arrive in the first half of 2018 , and functional prototypes are supposed to be ready in the coming months .
leia leverages recent breakthroughs in nano - photonic design and manufacturing to provide a complete lightfield “holographic” display solution for mobile devices , through proprietary hardware and software . the silicon valley firm commercializes lcd - based mobile screens able to synthesize lightfield holographic content while preserving the normal operation of the display .
together , honda xcelerator and leia have developed a new 3d driver display demonstration that leverages nanotechnology to provide seamless transitions between different viewing angles for warnings and driver - assistive systems . vocalzoom has been working with honda xcelerator to apply its optical microphone technology to improve voice interaction inside the vehicle .
as it stands , leia is still in its early stages , although the company says it will have a developer kit available for testing by the end of this year . that means big - name companies like apple and samsung could soon begin working on smartphones and tablets with 3d hologram capabilities .
kyocera document solutions inc . headquartered in osaka , japan is a leading manufacturer of document imaging solutions and document management systems , including color and monochrome multifunction printers and printers and wide format devices . kyocera ' s products are renowned for their unique long - life imaging components that provide greater reliability , less waste - resulting in a lower total cost of ownership ( tco ) over the life of the product .
since the output of its display is 64 different points of view , leia has been able to build a matching input device using an array of 64 mobile cameras in a simple 3d printed frame . the combination may become the world’s first mobile holochat device . each camera maps directly to one of the 64 sets of pixels in the display , so very little image processing is needed in between . that allows leia to create realtime interactive 3d displays , like the one fattal is explaining in the accompanying photo — where a moving hand is mapped instantly into 64 different views that can be sent to one of its displays .
in principle you would be able to move your head around the display , rotate your head in any direction , and still see a 3d image , much like what you see in star wars , with the famous hologram of princess leia ,
said david fattal , who helped to create the device .
fattal hasn’t said what companies are interested in the technology , but based on how well it works , and how easy it would be for a company to implement in its existing products , we wouldn’t be surprised if the biggest names in tech are looking at leia with some interest , from many different angles .
combining high - gloss black laminates , carrera marble , eames chairs , and leather furnishings , brookfield office properties inc . ' s exhibit seemed more like a private salon than a stand . while the booth ' s exterior walls ' black and white hues lent it an air of cosmopolitan chic , the interior ' s plush banquettes and soft linen - padded walls made it as sumptuous - and comfortable - as a spa .
although 3d can be distracting if it isn ' t designed correctly , leia ' s nanotech approach presents depth in a way that feels natural . as a result , when the driver moves his or her head while looking at the screen , the content changes aspect continuously and allows for multi - view 3d imagery .
the strategic partnership will leverage red’s expertise in digital content creation and deep connections in the film industry as well as leia’s proprietary lightfield display technology and software platform to disrupt the world of mobile entertainment . the hydrogen program will feature stunning holographic content and 3d sound for movie viewing , interactive gaming , social messaging and mixed reality .
when pushed through leia’s panel , though , the light from each photo is directed in such a way that each image appears next to each other in a specific order . so instead of having 64 shots of the empire state building on top of each other , you have a perfect 3d 360 - degree image of the tower .
david is the founder and ceo of leia inc , a spin - off from hp labs aiming at commercializing a novel holographic display technology for mobile devices . he previously spent 9 years as a senior researcher in the intelligent infrastructure laboratory at hp labs , working on various aspects of quantum computing and photonics , and specializing in the manipulation of light at the nanoscale . he holds a phd in physics from stanford university and a bs in theoretical physics from ecole polytechnique , france . david received the 2010 pierre faurre award for young french industrial career achievement , and was named french innovator of the year 2013 by the mit technology review before featuring on the global innovator list that same year . david has 60 granted patents and co - authored the text - book “single photon devices and applications” .
until now , the problem for diffraction - based solutions has been resolution . since each pixel needs to be projected in 64 different ways , the display resolution is reduced by an equivalent amount . with lcd makers racing past 500 ppi in mobile displays , leia is betting that some of that additional resolution can easily be sacrificed for the added value of an interactive 3d display . leia also needs to address color . early prototypes have all been monochrome , although fattal says the company has been prototyping both time - sliced color displays — using very high refresh rates to alternate between colors — and spatially - divided displays , which would of course complicate matters by further reducing resolution in exchange for adding color .
this unique technology makes possible to walk through the image , touch it or interact with it . streams of barely visible fog becomes an image carrier and their laminar structure allows to display high resolution contents . our patented way to produce laminar airflow for very long distance from the output makes leia display the most steady mid - air screen on the market .
leia display achieves a wide 3d field of view of 60 degrees [ 3 ] and offers full parallax to create a seamless 3d impression regardless of head motion ( horizontal / vertical motion , tilt or rotation ) . the diffracted beam parameters can be adjusted to suppress “jumps” or “dark zones” between views and repeating images outside the field of view . [ 9 ]
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the idea is that the screen projects 3d objects that you can view from different angles based on your physical position . for example , a mapping application could theoretically look like a little model of a city with buildings poking out of the screen . you’d then be able to interact with the objects “above” the display through hover gestures enabled by leia’s partnership with synaptics .
the partnership , which is both exclusive and long - term , will mix red’s digital content expertise and leia’s light field display tech , according to a press release . that agreement is part of the hydrogen one , which the companies say will include both holographic content and 3d sound for viewing movies and media , gaming , mixed reality , and even social media .
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eeoc initially filed suit against global horizons and two yakima , wash . , farms in april 2011 , charging a pattern or practice of national origin and race discrimination , harassment , constructive discharge and retaliation against the thai farmworkers , in violation of title vii of the civil rights act of 1964 [ eeoc v . global horizons , inc . , et al . , case no . 2 : 13 - cv - 03045 - efs , in u . s . district court for the eastern district of washington ] .
now that the dick tracy wristwatch is nearing reality , is it time for holographic star wars - style messaging to make its debut ? hp labs spinout leia believes it is . using a clever system of diffraction gratings , its small displays produce 64 different versions of each image , allowing a viewer to move around an object or person shown on the display as if it was right in the room with them . ceo david fattal spoke to an eager crowd of imaging researchers at stanford university about his company’s progress since it separated from hp . while the concepts behind leia are the same as when the team’s work at hp was first published in nature last year , the new company now has full color prototypes with improved resolution as it prepares for a product launch .
this would mean you would see something like in ' star wars , ' with the famous hologram of princess leia ,
study researcher david fattal , of hp , told new scientist .
if you were to display a 3d image of planet earth , by turning around the display , you ' d be able to have a view of any country on the globe .
even if the tech works great , though — and that’s a big if — red and leia will need to have a credible array of content lined up for the hydrogen one if the screen is to be anything more than a gimmick . “the hydrogen program will feature stunning holographic content and 3d sound for movie viewing , interactive gaming , social messaging and mixed reality , ” according to red’s statement today , but it’s not clear where any of that is going to come from .
los angeles - a federal judge has ordered farm labor contractor global horizons , inc . to pay $ 7 , 658 , 500 for a pattern or practice of subjecting thai farmworkers in the state of washington to a hostile work environment , harassment and discrimination in violation of federal anti - discrimination laws , the u . s . equal employment opportunity commission ( eeoc ) announced today . senior u . s . district court judge edward f . shea found that global ' s discriminatory practices were
reprehensible
and vindicated the thai farmworkers who suffered from
fear , anxiety , anger , intimidation , humiliation , shame , and an unrelenting sense of imprisonment .
holography , the gold standard for 3d display , reconstructs the light that bounces off an object at every angle 1 . a hologram uses a complicated pattern on a plane so that light passing through it diffracts and interferes to produce a life - like image . but , so far , moving holograms — like the ethereal video of princess leia in star wars ( george lucas , 1977 ) — remain in the realm of science fiction . this is because it takes much too long to calculate and produce these shifting patterns for any viewing angle .
leia x - 300 is hanged from the top and blows a mist top - down . it ' s the only 3 meters
walk - through
screen available on the market ! the walking path is clear as nothing lies on the ground . you can welcome your guests as a holographic projection or drive out of the screen breaking
virtual glass
panel . unlimited use makes this display excellent choice to interact with the viewers . human body can also be tracked and let participant shoot fireballs or dance in sync with a music visualization .
how well does this work in practice ? very few people know for sure . one is youtuber and noted red shooter marques brownlee , who checked out a few hydrogen one prototypes last month . brownlee , better known as mkbhd , said he was “pretty impressed” by the display , but that it “definitely wasn’t perfect” with some stuttering and light bleed issues . you can get an idea of what he ' s talking about in the video below of a leia display prototype demonstrated in may ( without the benefit of seeing it in 3d , of course ) :
leia says it
leverages recent breakthroughs in nano - photonic design and manufacturing to provide a complete lightfield ' holographic ' display solution for mobile devices .
it says the tech can create a holograph - like effect ,
while preserving the normal operation of the display .
in other words , if you turn off the 4d part , it ' ll work like a regular smartphone screen . red hasn ' t showed the tech to many folks yet , but mkbhd ' s marcus brownlee did see it , and said he was
pretty impressed ,
adding that it wasn ' t perfect because of issues like light bleeding and stuttering for 4d gaming .
since the appearance of the princess leia holographic message in the 1970 ' s star war movie , researchers have been exploring the feasibility of producing a real world prototype . recently , similar excitement has been stirred up in the community with the “three dimensional ( 3 - d ) forensic chamber” in the television series “bones” . the closest systems that have been built so far are the cheoptic - 360 and the holography - 360 , which allows a two dimensional ( 2 - d ) object scene to be floated in mid - air and observed by viewers from the four sides . however , it is simply the projection of a 2 - d planar image , and there is no depth or disparity information as in the original object scene . to create the 3 - d illusion , the scene ( or the object ( s ) in the scene ) on each side is / are rotated continuously .
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the mobile computing industry is experiencing a booming development fueled by a growing worldwide demand for smartphones , tablets ( and soon wearables ) , the availability of low - power system - on - a - chip ( socs ) , and a well established supply chain in asia . remarkably , there is enough graphical processing power on the latest smartphones to manipulate and render multiview 3d “holographic” content on the fly . if only we had the technology to project this holographic content from a portable screen…
in this talk , i will present some fundamental aspects of the technology and will discuss various consumer applications .
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during the summer of 2011 , after years of working on the problems of optical interconnect and coupling light in and out of photonics chips , it occurred to our team that similar technology could be used to create a controlled lightfield . a few weeks later we had our first prototype , a floating letter “x” over a letter “o” : we had created a 3d image that we could experience without wearing the dorky red and blue glasses . we knew we were on to something . ( in fact , you might have read about the project on this blog , back in june 2012 : glasses - free 3d display - a new invention from hp labs )
in research released today in nature magazine , we’re excited to introduce a multi - directional diffractive backlight technology allowing the rendering of high resolution , full parallax 3d images in a zone up to 180° and up to one meter away .
until now , existing commercial 3d solutions have been geared toward large viewing distances and narrow viewing zones , as opposed to the short - range viewing of mobile devices . a mobile screen requires high pixel densities due to the short viewing distance , and a wide view angle in order to accommodate large head movements or tilts . given consumers’ increased reliance on mobile devices for content consumption , our research goals around 3d display technology have targeted mobile applications from the very beginning , looking to develop a mobile 3d display technology that is power efficient and offers a good image quality at a close distance .
our display technology forms 3d images by projecting different 2d images into different regions of space . a viewer located near the display will see a different image from his right and left eye , resulting in a 3d effect without the need for special glasses or eye tracking . as the viewer moves around ( or tilts ) the display , he or she will perceive a succession of different image stereo pairs , creating the illusion of continuous motion parallax .
the key to our design is a led - based guided - wave illumination technique that produces wide - angle multi - view images in color from a thin planar transparent lightguide . pixels associated with different views or colors are spatially multiplexed and can be independently addressed and modulated at video rate using an external shutter plane .
we’re excited about where this technology can take us in the not - so - distant future . beyond the obvious realms of gaming and entertainment for consumers , we see a number of important enterprise applications , including 3d maps , medical telepresence , interactive models for construction , design and architecture industries , among many others . and above all , we’re excited to help make all of these a reality without the dorky glasses .
impressive key patent for your future ! this technique could allow to combine photogrammetric restitution , cloudworks and any 3d treatments to be usable thru teleworking for ( hope ) an affordable price .
@ baudouin : we use standard leds to illuminate the display so we do not expect any hazard . we have not tested the display with respec to eye fatigue yet .
@ rebel : yes your phone can render 2 - view 3d images , where your perceive depth if you look at the screen from the right direction . notice however that when you tilt or rotate the screen , the 3d effect disappears . the technology we have developped renders 64 - view 3d images that give you the correct perspective of displayed content when you tilt / rotate the screen , allowing you to
see behind objects
.
@ casualobserver : same comment , your game console can render 2 views creating the impression of depth when you look at the display straight on , but the perspective of objects does not adjust as you tilt / rotate the display .
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we are grateful to c . santori for many suggestions on the backlight design , a . jeans for performing the roll - to - roll imprint jobs , a . said for generating some of the multiview images shown in fig . 2 , l . kiyama and w . mack for the printed circuit board design of the portable prototypes , r . cobene for his help with packaging , p . beck for her help in the cleanroom , and b . culbertson and c . patel for their support of the project .
all authors contributed extensively to the work presented in this paper . d . f . conceived the multi - directional backlight concept . d . f . and j . b . led the technical effort to realize the various prototypes . d . f . , z . p . , s . v . and t . t . were responsible for the nanometre - scale fabrication of the backlight . j . b . and m . f . were responsible for the optical design and assembly of the prototypes . m . f . designed the illumination systems and part of the other electronics for the prototypes . r . g . b . supervised and coordinated the project . all authors contributed to the data analysis . d . f . and r . g . b . prepared the manuscript with input from j . b . , m . f . and z . p .
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this video highlights the main features of our multi - directional backlight technology : large view angle , spatial multiplexing of colors , compact form factor , portability and transparency .
this video briefly explains the roll - to - roll imprint process that can be used for the mass - production of static 3d backlight patterns , and compares the result with a prototype made by electron beam lithography .
this video shows various static 3d images in color , created by aligning a printed ink mask on top of a 6 inch diameter backlight . note the large amount of motion parallax .
this video shows the active modulation of an inch - size backlight by a commercial lcd shutter device . only a fraction of the lcd is functional due to thinning of the top cover glass , yet video - rate modulation of 14 views is demonstrated .
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glasses - free three - dimensional ( 3d ) displays could revolutionize areas such as data visualization , medical training and entertainment , particularly if adapted to mobile devices . holography can provide ideal 3d viewing but is too slow or expensive for many applications . multiview approaches are the alternative , exploiting various geometric optical tricks to create 3d images that can be viewed from many directions at the same time . a team working at hewlett - packard ' s laboratories in palo alto has developed a new multiview 3d display that is particularly well suited to mobile devices , which require thin displays with high spatial resolution and a wide - angle view zone . central to the new device is a set of directional grating pixels , associated with different views and colours , etched on the backlight surface . the display uses an led - lit backlight very similar to those in use in lcd screens today , and is demonstrated in action in transparent hand - held prototypes showing animated sequences of up to six different 200 - view images at a resolution of 127 pixels per inch .
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the display is small and light enough to work on mobile phones , and produces images that appear in 3d even when viewed from different angles , the scientists said .
to make the device , researchers at hewlett - packard labs in palo alto , california , built a transparent screen with tiny light emitting diodes ( leds ) around the edges . light rays sent towards the centre encounter pixels that steer the light out of the screen in different directions .
through careful control of the light , the device sends slightly different images to each eye , which are combined in the brain into a 3d object .
a prototype of the device , described in the journal nature , can send light in 14 different directions , which is too few to give a smooth 3d effect . for that , the researchers are developing a more sophisticated device that sends light out in 64 different directions .
if you were to display a 3d image of planet earth with the north pole facing out of the screen , by turning your head around the display you ' d be able to have a view of any country on the globe ,
he added .
another hp researcher , raymond beausoleil , said the technology might first be used for low - cost 3d signs .
perhaps in the not so distant future , it could make its way to smartphones , smart watches and tablets ,
he added .
in an accompanying article , neil dodgson , professor of graphics and imaging at cambridge university ' s computer laboratory , said major challenges must be overcome before hologram - like displays are a reality on mobile devices . key among these are whether the 3d effect comes at the expense of resolution and image quality .
the examples given in the paper show that there is considerable work to be done to improve the quality to an acceptable level ,
he wrote .
perfecting the displays and their manufacture could take a long time , dodgson warns .
i am reminded of the nine - year development of texas instruments ' digital micro - mirror device , now widely used in digital projectors , between the invention in 1987 and the first commercial product in 1996 ,
he added .
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optical trickery lets a modified lcd produce hologram - like still images and videos .
multiview 3 - d displays will be used to produce radically different computer interfaces and new kinds of entertainment .
a new kind of three - dimensional display developed at hp labs plays hologram - like videos without the need for any moving parts or glasses . videos displayed on the hp system hover above the screen , and viewers can walk around them and experience an image or video from as many 200 different viewpoints—like walking around a real object .
researchers from hp labs used their new display to produce an image of the company’s logo .
the screen is made by modifying a conventional liquid - crystal display ( lcd ) , the same kind of display found in most phones , laptops , tablets , and televisions . researchers hope these 3 - d systems will enable new kinds of user interfaces for portable electronics , gaming , and data visualization . the work , carried out at hp labs in palo alto , california , relies on complex physics to make 3 - d displays that are as thin as half a millimeter .
conventional 3 - d—the type found in movie theaters—provides the viewer with only one perspective . the key to making a multiview 3 - d display is reproducing all the light rays reflecting off an object from every angle and to get a different image to the left and right eye of the viewer . some systems for producing multiview 3 - d images require rapidly spinning mirrors ; others use systems of lasers and multiple graphics processors .
the hp display uses nanopatterned grooves , which hp researcher david fattal , who led the work , calls “directional pixels , ” to send light off in different directions . this requires no new moving parts , and the patterns are built into an existing display component , the backlight .
a conventional lcd uses a sheet of plastic or glass that’s covered in bumps that scatter white light and direct it through the display’s color filters , polarizers , and shutters to the viewer . the new 3 - d display builds on optics research demonstrating how the path , color , and other properties of light can be manipulated by passing it through materials patterned at the nanoscale .
the hp display replaces the randomly scattering bumps in a normal lcd with deliberately patterned grooves . each “directional pixel” has three sets of grooves that direct red , green , and blue light in one particular direction . the number of directional pixels determines the number of viewpoints the display can produce . light from the pixels then passes through a conventional array of liquid crystal shutters that pass or block the light to make a moving image—just like in a conventional lcd .