Ricoh has introduced the RICOH THETA X, equipped with pre-installed “Simple Capture” and “Brand Logo” plugins tailored for business applications. With its intuitive user interface and RICOH 360 Cloud, the device streamlines operations, eliminating the need for complex settings or a smartphone, thus facilitating digital transformation in the workplace.
Ricoh Company, Ltd. (President and CEO: Akira Oyama) is now offering a corporate model of the RICOH THETA X, designed to significantly boost work efficiency in the field.
Partner companies utilizing the RICOH THETA X can provide end users with a more accessible and user-friendly environment for capturing 360-degree images as part of their service offerings.
Features of the Simple Capture Plugin
The “Simple Capture” plugin allows end users to seamlessly share spatial information from the field. It simplifies the integration process for businesses such as real estate agencies, builders, general contractors, and construction SaaS vendors that wish to incorporate 360-degree image support into their systems. This plugin provides optimal shooting settings tailored to each company’s on-site environment, enabling users to take photos without a smartphone. Additionally, users can embed metadata in the 360-degree image during capture, linking the uploaded image to relevant on-site app information.
End User Benefits
• Reduced Effort for Shooting: No smartphone is needed during capture, allowing photographers to keep one hand free for enhanced safety.
• No Settings Required: Settings for each application are pre-configured, enabling users to simply power on the device and press the shutter button to take a photo.
• No Post-Processing Needed: Automatic upload settings to RICOH 360 Cloud and connectivity with partner systems allow users to access images directly from their preferred systems.
Background
The use of 360-degree images has surged across various industries in recent years. In construction, these images are employed for on-site inspections, condition sharing, reporting, and documentation, resulting in reduced travel time and fewer missed shots. In retail, 360-degree images are being adopted to enhance understanding of store environments. This trend is expanding from individual applications to company-wide deployments.
As these deployments increase, operational challenges have surfaced, including the time and effort needed to connect the camera and smartphone app for photo capture and the complexities of camera settings configuration. Ricoh addresses these challenges with the RICOH THETA X, which comes pre-installed with the mentioned plugins.
Brand Logo Plugin Features
The “Brand Logo” plugin allows users to display any logo on the RICOH THETA X's LCD screen, enabling a customized device for partner-exclusive use. Companies expanding their franchises can boost revenue by setting prices and selling THETA units that resemble cameras specifically designed for partners, thereby enhancing branding and integrating RICOH THETA with partner services.
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