VPI 6th Annual Research Conference Call for Abstracts

6^th Annual Vision Performance Institute Research Conference – Call for Abstracts

The VPI Annual Research Conference is an international research conference dedicated to improving our understanding of the relationship between vision and the daily visual functions.  This year in our 6^th Annual Research Conference, we will focus on high-tech visual displays and their effects on vision and visual performance. 

This meeting will be of keen interests to professionals from the fields of vision scientist, cognitive scientists, engineers, clinicians, film producers, designers, educators, visual specialists, and the media workers.  Please see the details below.

We are soliciting abstracts for a variety of session topics related to “High-tech display and their effects on vision and visual performance.”  Topics include but not limited to the following:

·  Vision and Quality of Visual Display

·  Technology of 3D Display

·  Quality of 3D Content

·  Eye care for the high tech viewer

·  Optometric Vision Therapy

·  3D Displays and Vision Development

·  3D Displays and Public Health

·  3D Displays and Classroom Learning

·  High-Tech Glasses and Vision Performance

Abstract Submission:

·  Deadline: March 1^st, 2012

o    Submissions must include an abstract of no more than 300 words.  Papers for presentation will be selected by March 15 and authors notified shortly thereafter. 

o    Please email your abstract to Dr. Yu-Chi Tai (ytai@pacificu.edu).

o    Notification of abstract acceptance will be on March 15^th, 2012.

o    Authors of accepted papers are expected to submit a 4 page paper of their presentation that will be included in the citable proceedings from the conference.

Limited exhibit space is available upon request.

Opportunities for modest corporate sponsorship are also available.

2011: The Year of 3D

The link below is to an interesting article on the spread of 3D technologies in 2011, and some of what to expect in 2012.

http://www.examiner.com/movies-in-albany/2011-the-year-of-3d

The VPI continues our cutting edge research into 3D technologies and the human visual response, with the completion of several studies in 2011, and much more to come in 2012.

Beaverton 3D Eye Clinic News

Since the announcement of the opening of the world's first 3D Eye Clinic, several news outlets have reported on the joint VPI/Pacific University/THX venture. Here are a handful of recent news links:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/groundbreaking-3d-vision-eye-clinic-243239

http://www.oregonlive.com/argus/index.ssf/2011/10/pacific_opens_first_3d_vision.html

http://www.stereoscopynews.com/hotnews/history/market-a-trends/1901-worlds-first-3d-performance-eye-clinic.html

http://techland.time.com/2011/10/06/new-eye-clinic-to-solve-the-headache-of-3d-movies/

http://www.portlandtribune.com/metro_news/story.php?story_id=131778259226972400

http://3dguy.tv/the-first-ever-3d-eye-clinic/

http://www.cataract2.com/pacific-opens-first-3d-vision-performance-clinic.html

We hope to have photos of the new clinic posted soon, including some of the state-of-the-art equipment being used to diagnose and treat 3D vision problems.

Opening Date set for VPI/Pacific 3D Eye Clinic

It's official. Next week, on October 6th, the long-awaited joint VPI/Pacific University/Industry cutting-edge 3D Eye Clinic will open its doors. The clinic boasts a THX-certified 3D theater and optometrists on the cutting edge of 3D vision disorders. A handful of news releases are covering the story:

http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/THX-Will-Certify-Your-Eyes-for-3D-TV.shtml

http://www.twice.com/article/474584-THX_Helps_Develop_3D_Eye_Clinic.php

We'll keep you updated with additional coverage of the event, including pictures and detailed information on what makes this clinic so unique.

A view inside the new 3D clinic. From http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/artman2/uploads/3/Beaverton-PacificEye.jpg

2012 Olympics to be broadcast in 3D

Panasonic has announced a deal that will allow the London 2012 Olympics to be broadcast in 3D. Check out the news article below for more information.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/8733332/London-2012-Olympics-Games-to-be-broadcast-in-3D-for-up-to-10-hours-a-day.html

Links of interest

Some recent news articles of interest:

Biz says 3D safe for kids

Are your eyes ready for dual LCD monitor glasses?

Glasses-free TV watches your eyes, approaches 4K resolution

3D Eye Clinic to open soon

Pacific University's College of Optometry, in conjunction with efforts by the VPI, will soon be opening its optometry clinic equipped to diagnose and treat 3D vision problems, as well as a wide variety of other visual and eye conditions. The 3D Eye Clinic has been under development for several months, and will provide a unique blend of clinical and research applications to the management of 3D visual disorders. The clinic is located near the Intel campus in Beaverton, OR, and is expected to open in August 2011.