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Forte Technologies was a virtual reality headset company.
Forte was founded by Paul Travers.[1][2]
After releasing the VFX1, Forte was renamed to Interactive Imaging Systems (IIS).[3] IIS was then renamed to Icuiti. Icuiti was renamed to Vuzix.
Forte's assets were ultimately merged into Vuzix.
History[edit]
In 2000, the VFX1 Headgear was featured in a commemorative US Postal Service stamp collection celebrating the 1990s.[4] The VFX1 was replaced by a higher resolution system dubbed the VFX3D in mid 2000.[5]
In 2005, IIS changed its name to Icuiti. Later that year, Icuiti launched its first product designed specifically for consumers, the V920 Video Eyewear.[6]
A re-branding in 2007 changed the company's name from Icuiti to Vuzix.[7]
References[edit]
- ↑ Frausto-Robledo, Anthony (2021-09-09). "The Evolving Immersive Experience (VR/AR/XR)". https://architosh.com/2021/09/the-evolving-immersive-experience-vr-ar-xr/2/.
- ↑ "The History and Incredible Potential Of Wearable Displays". https://web.archive.org/web/20140521083608if_/http://on-demand.gputechconf.com:80/gtc/2014/presentations/S4901_evolution-future-wearable-displays-vuzix.pdf.
- ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20160925085136/http://vrtifacts.com/retrospective-photo-review-of-forte-vfx1-virtual-reality-system/
- ↑ "Celebrate the Century - 1990s - No. 10 of 10 - U.S. Postal Service - 2000". https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VG9ML6.
- ↑ "Unofficial VFX3D page". Stereo3D.com. http://www.stereo3d.com/vfx3d.htm.
- ↑ "VR Interfaces: Icuiti V920". virtualworldlets.net. http://www.virtualworldlets.net/Shop/ProductsDisplay/VRInterface.php?ID=2.
- ↑ "Icuiti Changes Name to Vuzix Corporation -- re> ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 4 /PRNewswire/ --". http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/icuiti-changes-name-to-vuzix-corporation-57757517.html.