DDD provides technolgy for world's first 3D android tablet

Aim-listed DDD has licensed its 3D mobile technology to Chinese computer developer Hampoo for the 'world's first' 3D android tablet computer.Los Angeles-based DDD will receive quarterly royalty revenues from Hampoo based on the volume of 3D tablets the Shenzen-based company ships to retailers. DDD's TriDef technology allows Hampoo's new product to automatically convert 2D photos, videos and games into 3D images without the user needing 3D glasses. Hampoo's new 10.1-inch 3D tablets, using this technology, are being showcased at Computex 2013 this week in Taipei, the world's second largest computer exhibition. DDD said the new product is expected to be launched in the third quarter of 2013.The company said the technology would enable over 50 of the latest popular Android mobile games, such as Angry Birds, Blood and Glory and Cordy, to be played in stereoscopic 3D 'off the shelf', even though the games were not specifically developed for viewing in 3D format.Hampoo's Chief Executive Star Wang said: "With DDD's proven TriDef 3D solutions we can offer a full range of 3D entertainment and gaming with our new glasses-free 3D tablets, which is very important for our customers. We are committed to bringing more innovative solutions to the market in future."The Hampoo tablets are also compatible with DDD's soon-to-be-released Yabazam 3D Android app, which provides original 3D programming. Yabazam has over 80 streaming 3D movie titles for viewing on 3D consumer devices and that number is expected to grow significantly over the next year. Chris Yewdall, Chief Executive of DDD, said: "Our TriDef 3D Mobile solution is gaining traction in the rapidly developing 3D glasses-free tablet market. We are pleased to be welcoming Hampoo as our latest licensee as it prepares to launch the world's first 3D tablet for mass production."Shares in DDD were up 2.1% to 18p at 10:05 on Friday.OH