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ASUS Reveals the World's First Motion-Sensing Experience for PC

New ASUS WAVI Xtion redefines PC-based gaming and home entertainment with intuitive gesture input in full high definition

Jeddah: An exciting new approach to PC entertainment was on show at CeBIT 2011. WAVI Xtion (pronounced "way-vee action") comprises two components-- the WAVI wireless media streaming device, and the Xtion motion sensor. It streams high definition media wirelessly from a PC located in one room to a TV in another, while infrared gesture-based multimedia playback, games and applications introduce the first ever officially-supported motion-sensing PC interface.

Motion-sensing PC entertainment on big screen TV

WAVI Xtion integrates motion-sensing technology from PrimeSense® with the exclusive ASUS Xtion Portal user interface to bring consumers closer to technology through intuitive interaction with applications. Connections to both PCs and TVs via wireless HDMI(WHDI technology) deliver smooth transfers of high definition content such as movies, games and photos in 5GHz with a range of up to 25 meters.

Software products available on launch include MayaFit Cardio Lite, a motion-sensing fitness training game and BeatBooster™, a multiplayer racing adventure game where users maneuver jet aircraft with their body movements. Enjoying PC games on the living room big screen TV is possible; the proprietary Xtion engine supports the remapping of keyboard controls into motion gestures for a variety of popular third party games.

Speaking on cooperation with ASUS when developing WAVI Xtion motion-sensing technology, PrimeSense CEO Inon Beracha said:

"Our collaboration with ASUS in providing a 3D sensing solution for WAVI Xtion proves to the industry that natural interaction technology is the ideal fit for living rooms, and that intuitive, gesture-based control will be the go-to route for operating all devices. We believe that PrimeSensesolutions like the user interface used on ASUS' WAVI Xtion represent the future of the way people interact with consumer electronics, and help break down barriersof use to allow people to sync with the electronic world around them."

Online store offers diverse choice

WAVI Xtion enables a wide selection of multimedia content and entertainment applications, working seamlessly with the ASUS @vibe online store* to deliver music, games and apps, all through the cloud.

Xtion Pro developer kit

Developers interested in creating gesture-based PC entertainment content can make use of the ASUS Xtion PRO developer pack, the world's first professional PC motion-sensing toolset. It opens up new opportunities for cost and time-efficient development of various applications, including games of every genre. ASUS plans to launch the Xtion Pro Developer Challenge in March, with attractive prizes and publishing deals for winning developers. Selected apps will be placed on the ASUS @vibe online store*. Further details available at www.asus.com.

Specifications

WAVI Xtion

WAVI
Wireless standard	AMIMON WHDI Technology
Antenna	4 x 5 MIMO
Operating frequency	5GHz
Transmission distance	Up to 25 meters (line of sight)
Tx I/O	1xHDMI input
Rx I/O	1xHDMI output, 2 x USB
Power	DC output: 12V, 2A
Audio	Up to 8-channel 192KHz 24-bit
Xtion
Operating range	0.8m-3.5m
Field of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)	58°, 45° , 70°
Sensor	Depth
Supported platforms	Intel® X86 and AMD®
Supported operating systems	Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista, Windows 7 32-bit
Interface/power	USB2.0

Xtion PRO Developer Kit

Operating range	0.8m-3.5m
Field of view (horizontal, vertical, diagonal)	58°, 45° , 70°
Sensor	Depth
Supported platforms	Intel® X86 and AMD®
Supported operating systems	Microsoft Windows® XP, Vista, Windows 732/64-bit Linux Ubuntu 10.10:X86,32/64-bit
Interface/power	USB2.0
Programming languages	C++/C# (Windows®) C/C++(Linux)

Product specifications and feature may change without prior notice. Check www.asus.com for further details.

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About ASUS
ASUS, the world's top 3 consumer notebook vendor and the maker of the world's best selling and most award winning motherboards, is a leading enterprise in the new digital era. ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home, office and person, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia, wireless solutions, networking devices and mobile phones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 3,398 awards in 2010, and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with the Eee PC™. With a global staff of more than 10,000 and a world-class R&D team of 3,000 engineers, the company's revenue for 2010 was around US$10.1 billion.

For further information please contact:
Iman Ahmed
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
Mobile: 971 50 2058021
E-mail: i.ahmed@asdaa.com

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