OCZ Technology Group (LSE:OCZ), a worldwide leader in innovative,
ultra-high performance and high reliability memory and components for
enthusiasts and gamers, is pleased to announced the Neural Impulse
Actuator (NIA) has begun mass production and launch into channel is
imminent. A prototype was debuted last year at CeBIT 2007 which
generated a newfound excitement in the global gaming community.
Neural Impulse Actuator - The Future of Immersive Gaming
OCZ saw an exciting opportunity to enhance the gaming experience
and take PC gameplay to new heights. The NIA is not a replacement for
a mouse but rather a pioneering new peripheral designed to provide an
immersive experience for gamers. The NIA is the first commercially
available BCI (brain-computer interface) specifically for PC gamers.
"Advances in hardware and software allow today´s games to offer
consumers an exceptional entertainment experience, and we wanted to
take the next step by immersing gamers into these environments with
the innovative new NIA," stated Ryan Petersen, CEO of the OCZ
Technology Group. "The NIA radically changes the ways that gamers can
interact and control elements within games, and can be configured in a
matter of minutes for any game that is already published or will be
released."
The commands are easily assigned with the NIA´s user-friendly
software and are calibrated based on the individual´s physiology and
personal preferences. Each of the Actuator´s signals can be assigned
to a specific keystroke on the keyboard or a mouse button;
consequentially, gamers can run, jump, and fire faster all without
"lifting a finger." Because the NIA converts EEG
(electroencephalograph) signals into specified keystrokes, the device
can be used with any software. Upon proper configuration, the NIA will
allow users to control PC games without the use of a keyboard and
minimal use of a mouse.
The final version of the NIA uses a sleek metal housing, a USB 2.0
interface, and streamlined headband with carbon "dry" interface
sensors. Due to the anticipation surrounding the release of the NIA,
OCZ will be demoing the mass production device and begin accepting
orders at the CeBIT 2008 in Hannover, Germany.
About the OCZ Technology Group, Inc.
OCZ Technology Group, a member of JEDEC, designs, develops and
manufactures ground-breaking, high performance memory and computer
components that set industry standards. OCZ products are the first
choice for users needing high-reliability, ultra-high performance
solutions. In 2007, PC Power & Cooling and Hypersonic PC were brought
into the OCZ Technology Group, forming a well-rounded, highly
innovative organization that places the company at the forefront of
high-end computing. All of OCZ Technology Group´s products are
available through its worldwide network of distributors, online
resellers and retail stores. For more information visit our website at
www.ocztechnology.com
