3D technology could already have changed the way you use your laptop or watch television, if not for those dorky goggles. Glasses are necessary to split the image coming from the sceen (selecting which image each eye sees). That could all change, though.
PC World is reporting on two technologies that could do away with the need to have glasses. One of the technologies uses a panel of tiny lenses that splits the image at the screen, and projects it out to the viewer. This idea has been around for awhile, but viewers were required to sit in a particular place "the sweet spot" to see 3D. Now, Sunny Ocean Studios has developed a panel that projects to 64 different areas.
The other alternative is Germany's SeeFront, which projects to a single position, but a video camera tracks the viewer's eyes and calibrates the 3D to where the viewer is. This seems best fit for laptops or personal screens.
One thing is for sure, if these technologies take off, we won't just have a life filled with more 3D, we'll look a little less nerdy too.
Looking forward to your take on last night's awards and who missed Best Picture. .)
ReplyDeleteI've always sort of been a fan of the goofy goggles. They're right up there with the silly bowling shoes people wear. It's a part of the experience. And it allows me to step away from the 3D effect when it's just too much.
ReplyDeleteI think this all sounds really interesting. Sometimes technology really freaks me out but on the other hand it's also really awesome!
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