Product Adoption...

Very few of even the Microvision investors I talk to have actually tried 3D computing.

If you read this and haven't tried it yet, go to your nearest Microsoft store and try something 3D.

Will it be successful? It has to be. It's just better in every way...

How successful will large screens (and large interactive screens) with a tiny form factor and extremely low power consumption be? (very popular)

How successful will a scanning LiDAR be, that can identify friendly people and unlock at your front door sometimes and lock it at others? It can help with security, and with all kinds of automation?

• Large screens, tiny form factor
• Large interactive screens, tiny form factor
• Scanning LiDAR (for security, automation, mapping, self driving vehicles)
• Near Eye displays for 3D computing.

Key components for multiple emerging technologies... How successful can that be?

Probably as successful as cameras have been... 

I'm going to hang on to my shares in this company for a long time... 

Nice mention on Nasdaq Site

This also confirms that pretty much no one knows about Microvision yet. (if they have to describe a pico projector this way, the word isn't out yet.)

Thanks Dave.

STM Stealthy Giant


On the consumer side, you have companies like Nintendo Co., Ltd (ADR) (OTCMKTS: NTDOY ) that are using its motion sensors and touch screen integrated circuits in its new Switch console/handheld hybrid. On the industry side, you have cutting edge firms like Microvision, Inc. (NASDAQ: MVIS ) partnering with STM to develop laser beam scanning technology to enhance products for augmented and virtual reality, as well as pico projectors (tiny digital projectors that can fit in your hand).
These are just a couple typical deals that STM has been in engaged in for decades. But the compelling thing about STM now is, the tech it has been building and perfecting, it's time has come.

The other significant advantage STM has in this sector is its size. Now that companies are investing in this kind of transformative tech, they need a proven supplier that can deliver large quantities of high quality products.

And STM can deliver both.

Read more: http://investorplace.com/2017/04/stmicroelectronics-nv-adr-stm-stock-is-a-stealthy-giant/#ixzz4des5hBEp

Read more: http://investorplace.com/2017/04/stmicroelectronics-nv-adr-stm-stock-is-a-stealthy-giant/#ixzz4derxvt6W

The Fear Motivation of the Modern CEO

I once had the good fortune to be able to chat with a mover in the consumer electronics field.

One of the things I was told during that event is that most of the CEO's -- the movers and decision makers in consumer electronics have very little courage to do anything new. This was echoed in a way by Mr. Tokman during the ASM, when he mentioned that all the companies want to be "fast followers." 

When other company finds something new that catches hold, then everyone will know where they want to be -- they'll find something that they can improve or adjust for their own audience, and they'll pile in.

We've seen this before with cameras in cell phones, with smart phones, with Amazon Echo style devices -- how long did Amazon have to sit on that out of fear, and then suddenly Apple, Google and others pile into the space.

They are fast followers.

Now, of course, I would have preferred to have PicoP in the Motorola attachable pico projector that was announced yesterday -- but that is the kind of thing that will start the fast follower stampede.

And the fast follower stampede in portable projection favors MicroVision in every way. PicoP is brighter, higher resolution, much higher contrast, lower power consumption, smaller, has infinite focus -- and it's already embedded in a phone?

In the Motorola device, or not in it -- the more they promote it, the better for us.

What's our competition?  I guess what comes naturally with PicoP is too much to ask for them.

Augmented Reality Market is HOT

MicroVision is the leader in Augmented Reality patents. Ahead of Apple, Sony, Microsoft, Samsung, Google, IBM...

The Augmented Reality Market should grow from $500 Million in 2016 to $120 Billion in 2020. (Yes, that's 240X)

It wouldn't surprise me if we get some kind of offer, that I hope very sincerely is rejected. MicroVision is at the forefront of TWO major technological leaps that are occurring NOW.



Augmented World Expo

Boeing on Augmented Reality

Business Korea

According to industry sources on June 8, major IT companies are buying firms that are working on AR or showcasing new products.

The size of the AR market is expected to increase from US$500 million in 2016 to US$120 billion in 2020

 AR has the potential to be used in everyday life or numerous industry areas. AR technology can be used in fields like remote medical diagnosis, broadcasting, architectural design, and manufacturing process control.

The reason for foreign companies to focus on the AR market lies in its steep growth curve. Apple acquired AR solution developer Metaio in May. Virtual reality headset maker Oculus VR, which is a Facebook subsidiary, also recently revealed its interest in AR through the purchase of Surreal Vision.

Facebook buys Oculus Rift for 2 Billion

Apple buys Metaio

Facebook buys Surreal Vision