RealWorld Selects DiamondWare for 3D Voice

DiamondWare, a provider of high-definition 3D voice, will provide 3D voice technology for RealWorld, Total Immersion Software’s ultra-realistic, mission rehearsal and training simulator. 3D voice adds the elements of realism and immersion, improving tactical coordination, and providing a simulation of live voice and radio communications in a mission. This is possible because each voice sounds like it comes from the avatar who spoke.  RealWorld, developed by Total Immersion Software under contract to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), delivers an intelligent tool suite providing drag and drop ease in creating simulators so real that it can be used to train teams of professionals to handle complex situations such as military missions, rescue operations, and natural disasters.

“Adding 3D voice to RealWorld is going to give trainees an even more immersive and real experience. 3D voice feels very natural in this environment,” said Keith Weiner, CEO of DiamondWare. “We are very excited to be validated by Total Immersion and DARPA, because it migrates our technology from tactical communications systems to simulators.”

“The addition of 3D voice exemplifies the flexibility and broad capability of the RealWorld Platform,” said Pete Bonanni, CEO of Total Immersion Software. “We are very pleased to include the DiamondWare solution as a high value component of our simulation solution.”

About DiamondWare

DiamondWare provides best-of-breed real time voice technology with ground-breaking 3D positioning and high-definition quality. Applications include games, simulators, conferencing, VoIP, and radio over IP. Customers include DARPA, the US Special Forces, Navy, Air Force, as well as Second Life, game developers, carriers, and equipment manufacturers. DiamondWare has received acclaim and recognition from numerous organizations, including TMC Labs Innovation Award, Best of Show at Internet Telephony, Product of the Year from Communications Convergence magazine, and has been listed in the Pulver 100 list since 2004. The company has a number of patents pending. Founded in 1994, DiamondWare has headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. More information is available at http://www.dw.com.

About Total Immersion Software Inc.

Total Immersion Software is a game platform and tools innovator expanding the boundaries of fidelity and flexibility in game making. The RealWorld platform enables TI to develop AAA titles with unprecedented speed and realism. Total Immersion can accelerate the creation of blockbuster titles in both the entertainment market and the training, simulation and mission rehearsal markets.

About DARPA

DARPA is the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense. DARPA’s mission is to maintain the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent technological surprise from harming U.S. national security by sponsoring revolutionary, high-payoff research to bridge the gap between fundamental discoveries and military use. DARPA’s RealWorld program aims to exploit technical innovation and integration to provide individual U.S. warfighters with the ability to use a laptop computer to rehearse a specific military mission in the relevant geo-specific terrain.