Epson Moverio AR Smart Glasses and Spinar America "Remote Vision" SaaS Product Enhance Hands-Free Communication and Video Conferencing Across the Globe
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – Feb. 17, 2021 – Epson, providers of the Moverio® augmented reality (AR) smart glasses platform, today announced a partnership with Spinar America. In an effort to make today's altered work environments easier for professionals, Epson and Spinar America are spearheading AR remote assistance and collaboration experiences through highly innovative and easy-to-use tools. Utilizing Epson Moverio AR smart glasses and Spinar America's "Remote Vision®" SaaS product with Zoom video conferencing, businesses can allow a remote expert to see what a local technician sees and provide real-time visual guidance from anywhere in the world by sharing content that appears in the technician's field of view.1
Catering to hybrid and remote workplaces, the joint solution allows businesses to accelerate repairs and can reduce mistakes, leading to increased productivity, improved customer satisfaction and reduced travel costs. Using the Moverio AR smart glasses, Spinar software powered by Zoom for real-time collaboration between remote experts and on-site personnel, users can connect, collaborate, voice command, and interact with content through hands-free communication without the cost and logistics of getting everyone in the same room.
"Right now, businesses are in need of new communication practices and innovative productivity tools to collaborate effectively when employees can't be in the same location," said Kevin Weafer, CEO, Spinar America, Inc. "The ‘Remote Vision™' and Epson Moverio solution goes a step beyond usual teleconferencing to provide a unique avenue for rich work and collaboration experiences including remote assistance and on-site inspections that can improve overall business operations."
Powered by Epson's breakthrough Si-OLED display technology, Moverio smart glasses allow professionals to view the Remote Vision interface, powered by Zoom, including instructions and photos sent through the chat box, via a wearable display that minimizes visual obstruction. Unlike using handheld tablets or smartphones, users wearing the Moverio smart glasses with a built-in camera have their hands free to continue working and collaborate more efficiently from remote locations.
"Businesses are evolving at a faster rate to stay ahead and accommodate the needs of today's workforce, incorporating new remote assistance tools into day-to-day processes to improve communication over the long haul," said Remi Del Mar, senior product manager, Digital Experiences, Augmented Reality & Commercial Display Solutions at Epson America, Inc. "We are excited to work with Spinar America to help bridge the gap between countries, cultures and borders through hands-free communication. By harnessing the power of AR for real-time collaboration, companies are able to excel in the ‘new normal.'"
Epson and Spinar will be showcasing the Remote Vision powered by Zoom collaboration solution at the Field Service Connect USA 2021 virtual event, being held Feb. 17-18, 2021. An exclusive, invite only event for 75 senior executives in charge of field service, Field Service Connect provides a forum to share detailed discussions, source solutions and services from leading providers, and gain valuable insights on improving strategy.
About Moverio
Epson Moverio smart glasses provide a unique heads-up, hands-free experience that, when combined with the Moverio SDK, allows for a range of app development possibilities. Epson first announced Moverio smart glasses in 2011 and today has a variety of both tethered and non-tethered Moverio smart glasses available for consumers, business and enterprise applications, delivering high quality, cost-effective solutions for hands-free AR experiences. For additional information, visit www.epson.com/moverio.
About Spinar America
Spinar America develops SaaS Industry 4.0 platforms and custom products powering next generation Augmented / Virtual Reality. Spinar America drives successes by developing experiences that help F500 companies change the world. We pride ourselves on being a premium software factory for our partners. Visit Spinar's website (https://www.spinaramerica.com/) for more information.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
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Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
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By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
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Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
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