Awards 2018

GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD
GOOD DESIGN BEST 100
PENTAX K-1 Upgrade Service

This is a service for owners of PENTAX K-1 (launched in April 2016). By replacing the main control board at a fee, features of the latest model PENTAX K-1 Mark II (launched in April 2018) can be added to the camera. This is the new form of offering in the next generation of "Monozukuri" (Making Things): Unlike a conventional changeover, the user can enjoy the same functions and capabilities as the newest model without having to let go of a camera that he is familiar with. Improved camera sensitivity and autofocus speed/followability. And new functions such as using slight fluctuations of the subject's position during hand-held shooting to create super-high-resolution images transform the camera into the most up-to-date model.

RICOH MEG Neurological Diagnostic System

"RICOH MEG" is a neurological diagnostic system with the latest technology to measure weak signals from the brain for "the analysis and imaging of brain functions". It is user-friendly, optimized based on the measuring/analyzing/diagnosing processes in epilepsy treatment for more precise and efficient diagnosis. It enables high-dimensional analysis of the brain's information transfer and recognition mechanisms, and promotes understanding of the brain's functions and advancement in diagnostic technology. Because MRI images are mapped to brain functions and brain activity is made visible, it is easy to use just like medical diagnostic imaging. It can be used not only in epilepsy diagnosis, but also in applied brain sciences for the elucidation of complex brain functions.

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RICOH THETA V

"THETA V" marked the most significant evolution of the series. While remaining the market-leading form and operability, the next generation Smart 360-degree spherical camera realizes 360-degree spatial audio recording which links audio and movies, with a higher resolution for 4K/30fps video shooting and 4K streaming. The Android OS allows THETA to extend its capability as a stand-alone device. You can install additional apps created by yourself as well as Ricoh. For example, an app makes it possible to project to TV screens remotely and move spherical visuals for viewing without a Smartphone.

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RICOH R Development Kit

RICOH R Development Kit is a spherical live streaming camera that can be continuously used for 24 hours. The standard Equirectangular Projection Format for spherical images is composed within the camera in real time, and images are output using an HDMI or USB device. Also, the source codes of the API to control the camera through a USB device and the image control tool "RICOH R Console" for computers will be made open to the public. Accordingly, RICOH R Development Kit can be widely used in fields such as telexistence and computer vision in addition to entertainment.

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RICOH MEG Neurological Diagnostic System

"RICOH MEG" is a neurological diagnostic system with the latest technology to measure weak signals from the brain for "the analysis and imaging of brain functions". It is user-friendly, optimized based on the measuring/analyzing/diagnosing processes in epilepsy treatment for more precise and efficient diagnosis. It enables high-dimensional analysis of the brain's information transfer and recognition mechanisms, and promotes understanding of the brain's functions and advancement in diagnostic technology. Because MRI images are mapped to brain functions and brain activity is made visible, it is easy to use just like medical diagnostic imaging. It can be used not only in epilepsy diagnosis, but also in applied brain sciences for the elucidation of complex brain functions.

RICOH THETA V

"THETA V" marked the most significant evolution of the series. While remaining the market-leading form and operability, the next generation Smart 360-degree spherical camera realizes 360-degree spatial audio recording which links audio and movies, with a higher resolution for 4K/30fps video shooting and 4K streaming. The Android OS allows THETA to extend its capability as a stand-alone device. You can install additional apps created by yourself as well as Ricoh. For example, an app makes it possible to project to TV screens remotely and move spherical visuals for viewing without a Smartphone.