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Embedded Software and Operating Systems
News Release from: Hybrid Graphics | Subject: Rasteroid
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 August 2005
3D graphics run on Qualcomm mobile
platform
Hybrid Graphics Rasteroid OpenGL ES 3D graphics technology is now available for Qualcomm's Brew solution.
Hybrid Graphics Rasteroid OpenGL ES 3D graphics technology is now available for Qualcomm's Brew solution Hybrid's Rasteroid brings 3D graphics functionality for use by Brew publishers and developers, enabling the creation of innovative 3D content for the enjoyment of millions of wireless subscribers
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 16 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Rasteroid developed for the Brew solution is a high performance ARM-based software solution based on the open mobile graphics standard, OpenGL ES, making it a key enabling technology for 3D games and other graphics-intensive content.
The use of open standards makes the technology easily accessible to content developers.
"Our decision to develop for the Brew solution is an important step for Hybrid Graphics as we look to improve our mobile content offerings and expand our reach among the global publisher and developer community", said Panu Wilska, VP of Sales and Marketing of Hybrid Graphics.
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"Our technology helps to accelerate the already rapidly improving quality of Brew 3D games, and millions of subscribers using Brew handsets will soon be able to enjoy content created with the help of Rasteroid".
"3D mobile gaming continues to be very popular and because of the widespread industry support for OpenGL ES, Rasteroid is an attractive choice for Brew publishers and developers", said Mike Yuen, Director, Gaming Group for Qualcomm Internet Services.
"Qualcomm looks forward to seeing the first set of games built using Hybrid Graphics' OpenGL ES technology, as we expect that increasingly realistic and compelling gaming experiences will soon be available to mobile consumers".
Qualcomm's Brew solution is designed to meet the distinct and varied needs of wireless operators, handset manufacturers, publishers, developers and end users around the world.
Brew products and services include: an open, extensible client platform that supports robust systems and application software including personalised and branded user interfaces for mass market devices; a J2EE-based, modular delivery system that enables the distribution of content, applications and user interfaces to wireless devices across all air interfaces; a dedicated professional services team that supports the integration of customised implementations; and the wireless industry's first global marketplace to support the monetisation of applications and services developed in all programming languages.
The Brew solution can make the wireless visions of innovative companies a reality.
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