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Laser Illuminated Projector Association Overview May 31, 2012 1 Why Laser Illuminated Projectors? • Key component suppliers and system integrators are moving towards market delivery of laser illuminated projectors • Quantifiable features and benefits Increased lifetime Reduced maintenance Uniform image color and intensity Increased 3D brightness 2 Why Form LIPA? • Regulatory requirements are a challenge • An ‘industry’ voice is more powerful than any one company voice • A venue like LIPA can create and provide common evaluation methods • Share the expense of solving a common problem 3 Mission Statement LIPA will speed the adoption of laser illuminated projectors through cooperative industry activity 4 Objectives • Advocate for revisions to regulations with an industry voice • Facilitate communication among stakeholders, • Coordinate best practices • Promote adoption of laser-based projectors in theaters and large audience venues 5 The Challenge A multitude of multi-national regulatory and legislative organizations will influence the commercialization of laser illuminated projection 6 Commercialization Hurdles • • • • • • Minimum Vertical Separation Distance ANSI/OSHA User Requirements Non-Cinema Full Variance Terms Canadian Requirements Asian Requirements (China, India, Japan + others) EU Requirements – Use Regulations – Class limit for consumers • US Requirements – + Individual States’ Requirements • Variance Delays • FAA outdoor approvals / potential future other countries 7 Three Strategies to Consider • Accommodation: Manufacturers will adapt after weighing the cost/benefit ratio, as well as the time to implement; or • Legislative: Governments around the world make legislative changes, although this is generally a slow process, subject to many influences; or • Negotiation: Industry, government and standards organizations identify mutually agreeable solutions to relieve unreasonable or unworkable issues while ensuring safe operation. 8 LIPA’s Plan 1. Take appropriate steps to begin collecting data to influence regulatory institutions worldwide 2. Begin informal discussions with U.S. FDA regarding negotiating parameters 3. Begin education and discussions with non-FDA stake-holder groups, such as ANSI, OSHA, TC76, FAA, etc. 9 Members (as of May 25, 2012) Leader Level Participant Level Observer Level 10 Membership Structure Leaders - $25K •Board members •1st contact for regulatory agency meetings •Chair project teams •Set the strategic direction Participants - $10K • 2nd contact for regulatory agency meetings • Join project teams Observers - $2.5K • Promotion and Education 11 How to Join • Visit www.LIPAinfo.org • Download Membership Application, Participation Agreement, and Antitrust Guidelines from the Membership page • Select your membership level • Complete Membership Application and Participation Agreement • Return documents to Monica Newman at email: [email protected], or fax: 1-408-577-1301 12