Fattal Terminal
Fattal has raised the hospitality standard sky-high with its exclusive VIP terminal at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport. Our SDKs and software tools are easy to integrate, with extensive documentation and support for developers. Read More
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The 3D optics can be switched off on demand, allowing standard 2D content to display at full resolution.
Some direct reports include Benjamin Lui - Head of Hardware Products, Andre Krebbers - COO, and Zhen Peng - Founder, President & CTO.
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Fattal Hotels
From ultra-exclusive resorts to authentic urban experiences, Fattal Hotels always offers exceptional hospitality.
He previously spent nine years at HP Labs working on various aspects of quantum computing and photonics, and specializing in the manipulation of light at the nanoscale.
David Fattal
David Fattal is the founder and CEO of Leia, a company that is reinventing the future through transformative technologies that will disrupt industries and economies around the world.
Previously, David worked as a research scientist at HP Labs from October 2005 to December 2013.
As a staff member of the Quantum Science Research Team and specialist in Nano-Photonics, David worked on a variety of projects ranging from Quantum Computing to Optical Interconnects and Holographic Displays.
David's work on Diffractive Lightfield Backlighting made the cover of Nature in March 2013 and laid the foundation for our future work at Leia.
David Fattal received their PhD in Physics from Stanford University.
Future developments will focus on enhancing our AI algorithms for even more realistic 3D conversions, expanding our device compatibility, and exploring new applications in the mobile and extended reality (XR) space. Read More
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This serendipitous moment sparked the development of the diffractive light-field backlighting technology central to Leia Inc.
How does Leia Inc.’s technology convert 2D experiences into immersive 3D experiences on any device?
Leia Inc.’s technology leverages advanced optics and AI to transform 2D experiences into 3D.
- Our LeiaSR optical technology can upgrade any personal device screen and give it the ability to send different images to the viewer’s left and right eyes, thereby creating a high-quality 3D effect.
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We aim to make immersive 3D experiences more accessible and impactful across various industries.
Thank you for the great interview, readers who wish to learn more should visit Leia.
About David Fattal & family
David Fattal founded Fattal Hotels, Israel's largest hotel organization.
Fattal got his start as a waiter and bellboy and rose through management ranks before starting Fattal Hotels in 1998 at age 41.
He took the chain's parent company, Fattal Holdings 1998, public on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange in 2018.
The company owns 47 hotels in Israel with 9,000 rooms, and manages 255 hotels with a total of more than 50,000 rooms across Israel, Europe and the Mediterranean region.
Fattal owns about 51% of Fattal Holdings and nearly 9% of Mediterranean Towers, which is also listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
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IsraelSource of wealth
hotelsResidence
Tel Aviv, IsraelBirth date
06/22/57 (age 68)Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences, University of HaifaSelf-made
self-madeDavid Fattal & family’s fortune is worth
32K
troy ounces of gold
29K
median U.S.
household
19K
median U.S. income
0.038%
U.S. When the 3D mode is inactive, the nanostructures used for 3D rendering become virtually invisible, maintaining the original 2D image quality without any degradation.
Can you describe a real-world application or project where Leia Inc.’s 3D technology has been successfully implemented?
We are powering ZTE’s first mobile 3D tablet, the Nubia Pad, released in 2023, and Acer’s first professional creator 3D laptop, released the same year.
How does Leia Inc.
collaborate with companies like ACER and ZTE to integrate their 3D display technology into consumer devices?
We closely collaborate with companies like ACER and ZTE by providing our 3D hardware and software solutions, technical support, and integration services. The media and advertising industry can create more captivating advertisements that stand out from their competition.
Filmmakers and game developers can provide audiences with a richer and more immersive visual experience. Users don’t need to have a 3D display to see the effects of the conversion.
How does the Neural Depth Engine in the Immersity AI platform contribute to generating precise depth maps for 3D content?
The Neural Depth Engine is a state-of-the-art neural network fine-tuned on millions of 3D images collected by Leia-equipped devices in the field.
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During a fire drill at HP Labs, I noticed the intricate patterns formed by light passing through one of our “light on a chip” prototypes.