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ThinkOptics Confidential Providing the Next Generation of Remote Controls

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Page 1: ThinkOptics Confidential Providing the Next Generation of Remote Controls

ThinkOptics Confidential

Providing the Next Generation of Remote Controls

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ThinkOptics Confidential

• Founded in Sept. 2004.• Focus on enabling direct-pointing, gesture-based human

interactivity.• Mostly self-funded, engineering-centric.• Fundamental IP portfolio for pointing-based interactivity. Pre-

dating Wii, others. • Shipping Development Kit; relationships with CE vendors.

iPhone/iPod product in development.

=3D

Gesture Tracking

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ThinkOptics Confidential

Pointing: A natural way to convey intent

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ThinkOptics Confidential

Wavit technology can: Identify remote position and orientation in 3 dimensions

Translate wrist motions into inputs

Drive user interfaces via natural gestures

Pointing = Interacting

Precision Direct PointCursor tracking linked to remote pointing

Air ZoomZoom in/out by moving in/out

Air DialWrist turn-based dial adjustment

ThinkOptics’ core Wavit technology is a vision-based multi-dimensional absolute pointing and tracking system that features laser-like precision at distances up to ~ 25 ft, tracking of additional degrees of freedom, multi-user capability, and simple IR remote control of legacy equipment.

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ThinkOptics Confidential

Wavit™ – FeaturesFeatures:• Direct-Pointing!

• Range 25ft • Tracks zoom, tilt, and location in room.• Universal IR learning and blasting• 2.4 GHz RF

• 2-way with 150ft+ range• Vibration feedback• Multiuser (1 to 4) • Plug-and-Play USB dongle (HID)

• Works with Windows XP/Vista and Linux IPTV STB.• Works on any TV screen • Long battery lifetime

• 100 hours continuous use or 3 years standby on 2xAA batteries• New: Microphone with 100+ hr talk time. 3 year standby. • Multiple HID device capability

• Mouse, RF keyboard, Media Controller, microphone, Custom Wavit.• Optional UART interface for OEM cost reduction

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ThinkOptics Confidential

ThinkOptics– Product website: www.Wavit.com – Company website: www.thinkoptics.com– Entertainment website: www.thinkoptics.com/Video.html

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=Touch-Screen

Remote Controlwith Pointing

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The iWavit Platform

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ThinkOptics Confidential

The iWavit Product

USB Plug-and-Play Dongle

iWavit Attachment

POD “tracker”

Executive Carrying Case

The Apps!

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ThinkOptics ConfidentialThe Ultimate Reconfigurable Remote Control

Control your PC, Movies, TV and Internet from the sofa

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The iWavit iPhone™ Accessory

Simply attach the iWavit™ accessory to your iPod Touch or iPhone, and connect the Wavit™ POD and USB to a PC/Mac or set-top box, and your iPhone becomes:

A 3D Direct-Pointing PC Mouse An RF keyboard

A Universal IR Remote Control A Wireless PC Microphone

A Business Presenter

A Touch Pad

A Games Controller

A PC Media Controller…..and much more

“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. “Works with iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPhone and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iWavit™ iPod attachment

Wavit™ USB

Wavit™ POD

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ThinkOptics Confidential

Ready for OEM CE Market

• Power: ~60 mW (operating), 20 W (sleep) up to ~3 years on 2xAA batteries.

• Size: Tracking module < 1 cm x 4 cm, dongle < 1.5 x 3.5 cm, POD < 1 x 12 cm.

• Cost: Target for large volumes <$5.

The current Wavit core BOM is $5 for handset and $4 for POD. The new Wavit LC design due Spring 2010 for the CE industry promises a BOM of $3 for handset and $2 for receiver.

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iWavit + Wavit Demo

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