LOS ANGELES, March 27, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DDD Group plc (AIM: DDD; OTCQX: DDDGY), the 3D solutions company, haslicensed its TriDef 3D Mobile content solutions to Chinese manufacturer Qingyuan Gadmei Electronics Technology Co. Ltd for its new glasses-free 3D tablets.
Gadmei's E8-3D 8" tablets will use the TriDef 3D video SDK to convert 2D videos into 3D. The 8" high definition screens provide 3D viewing without the need to wear glasses. They are expected to launch in the second quarter of 2013. DDD will receive quarterly royalty revenues from Gadmei, based on the volume of 3D tablets shipped.
DDD's TriDef 3D Mobile solution also includes automatic 3D game conversion, which is expected to be included in next generation 3D Gadmei tablets. TriDef 3D Mobile allows over 30 of the latest mobile games to be played in stereoscopic 3D 'off the shelf', even though the game was not specifically developed for 3D.
The Gadmei tablets are also compatible with the soon-to-be-released Yabazam 3D Android app that provides access to the original 3D programming available via DDD's Yabazam content portal, whichalready offers over 80 streaming 3D movie titles for viewing on 3D consumer devices.
Chris Yewdall, Chief Executive of DDD, said:
"The 3D mobile market is poised for rapid growth this year as high quality glasses-free 3D tablet screens are now ready for mass production. We are pleased to be working with Gadmei as it prepares to launch itsfirst 3D tablets in this exciting new market."
About Qingyuan Gadmei Electronics Technology Co. Ltd
Gadmei was founded in August 1999 and is a privately owned technology enterprise that specializes in R &D, manufacturing and marketing. Gadmei is focused on the design and development of A/V electronics products across three product ranges comprising IT media series, Digital media series and Household Appliances, producing over 200 products including TV Tuner Cards, TFT LCD TVs, Digital Photo Frames and tablet PCs. These products are marketed through a worldwide distribution network in over 100 countries including the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Based in a purpose built 310,000 square meter headquarters in Qing Yuan, close to Guangzhou, Gadmei employs over 2,000 R &D and manufacturing staff. For more information please visit http://www.gadmei.com/en/index.aspx.
About DDD Group
DDD transforms the visual experience by bringing 3D to the consumer. Its TriDefTM3D solutions convert 2D to 3D automatically, and enable delivery to 3D TVs, PCs and mobile devices. Leading brands including Intel, Samsung, LG Electronics and Sony license these solutions. Over 26 million TriDef 3D products have been shipped by DDD's licensees worldwide. DDD's Yabazam! label delivers 3D everywhere with its online content portal and Smart TV apps. DDD's shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM Market (AIM:DDD) and in the United States on the OTCQX® marketplace (OTCQX: DDDGY). For more information please visit www.DDD.com.
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