/ 12.15.2010 12:00AM
XpanD Offers 3D Glasses with Handy Wipes
LOS ANGELES: XpanD, maker of 3D video and cinema glasses,
said today it was offering “the most sanitary, environmentally friendly and
highest quality 3D glasses on the market with its washable, reusable electronic
3D glasses and accompanying personal sanitary wipes.”
Cinemas typically pass out 3D glasses
that either disposed of or somehow recycled. XpanD’s trying to cut costs a bit
by offering glasses than be run “through a washing machine or by offering
antibacterial sanitizing and cleaning wipes to customers when the glasses are
issued. Both methods ensure that every pair of glasses is clean and germ-free,
reinforcing the safety of each consumer as they wear them during the 3D movie.
In addition, the sanitary wipes allow the customers to re-clean the glasses
before or during the movie if needed.”
The company rolled out universal 3D glasses at a trade show in Germany over the
summer. The X103s are said to be compatible with 3D LCD, DLP and plasma TVs and other
active-shutter monitors, as well as movie theaters using XpanD Cinema projection
technology.
Maria Costeira, CEO of XpanD: “XpanD has been pointing out the faults of
low-cost, low-quality 3D systems that are using disposable 3D glasses. At the
same time, XpanD developed and employs trusted methods of cleaning that are
approved for the hospitality industry. Our cinema exhibition partners have
invested in order to provide their customers the best 3D cinema experience. Any
arguments to the contrary are coming solely from industry competitors. We have
carefully examined the issue of hygiene and 3D glasses and we continue to offer
consumers the highest performing, most sanitary and most ecologically
responsible 3D glasses in the cinema market today.”