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To: Micropicker who wrote (72)	6/9/1998 11:16:00 AM
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One more brick onto the foundation. Synthonics Patents Process for Creating 3-D Movies From Existing Film Footage BusinessWire, Tuesday, June 09, 1998 at 10:21 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9, 1998-- Development, Licensing Firm Expands List of Intellectual Property Validations; Works to Turn Science Fiction Into Science 'Fact' Advancing a corporate mandate to move realistic three-dimensional (3-D) experiences out of the pages of science fiction novels and into everyday life, Synthonics Inc. has been issued yet another technology patent -- this one for techniques used to change any standard motion picture into an undistorted, stereoscopic 3-D film. The U.S. Patent Office assigned the award for a one-of-a-kind process developed by Synthonics founder Dr. Charles Palm to automate the conversion of sequential movie frames into accurately synchronized 3-D images. According to Synthonics executives, the award means that any movie, no matter how old or new, can become a more lifelike and immersive viewing experience. "Filmmakers can use this process to breathe new life into classics and make the characters in any live-action blockbuster already 'in the can' leap off the screen and into the viewer's lap," Mike Budd, president and chief executive officer, Synthonics Technologies, said. As with the previous three patents related to 3-D imaging, Synthonics Technologies Inc. (OTC-BB:SNNT), parent company of Synthonics Inc., plans to license the patented 3-D technology, this time to filmmakers and production companies worldwide for use in converting their warehouses of movies into new entertainment properties. "Sound and color revolutionized the movie industry in the first half of this century," Budd said. "Now, studios are trying to make films even more realistic by adding depth -- the third dimension. Synthonics has met this second half of the century challenge with a viable process that creates real 3-D and is also affordable." Synthonics also expects the 2-D-to-3-D conversion process to be used to extend the impact of educational films, documentaries and business presentations. Patents for Many Applications Over the past year, the company has received four patents that focus on turning 2-D images into 3-D replicas in a variety of applications -- from creating full-depth images that can move easily across the Internet and be used in electronic commerce to broadcasting stereoscopic 3-D for high-definition television (HDTV). Synthonics' most recently issued patent covers the step-by-step process for substituting exact, calibrated 3-D digital replicas of objects and environments in the film for their 2-D originals. Entitled "Method and Apparatus for Converting a Two Dimensional Motion Picture into a Three Dimensional Motion Picture," the new award assures Synthonics there is currently no other photo-realistic approach to making this transition on film. Software developer Synthonics has filed a total of 17 U.S. and six international patent applications since 1995. The applications describe a variety of methods for creating and transmitting accurate 3-D digital images for use in interactive computer graphics applications. About Synthonics Synthonics licenses advanced 3-D digital replication software tools based on its patented "Rapid Virtual Reality" (RVR) technology for use in CAD, virtual reality, animation and authoring software. As a standalone or embedded tool, RVR translates objects and environments into accurate 3-D digital replicas, quickly and affordably. Synthonics also offers a 3-D content generation capability for those companies that need custom content developed. Synthonics' technology is ideal for creating 3-D graphical content for use in education, electronic commerce, medical imaging, archiving and computer-based training. Synthonics Technologies (Electronic Bulletin Board symbol "SNNT"), is based in Westlake Village. For information, call 818/707-6000, e-mail synthonics@synthonics.com, or visit the Web site: synthonics.com. CONTACT: The Bohle Company Joseph Riser, 310/785-0515 ext. 205 josephr@bohle.com Copyright 1998, Business Wire