Delivering 3D Programming: A Snapshot into Realistic Technical Solutions

• The delivery of 3D programming to home viewers is a technical challenge that has many possible solutions. Whether 3D is viewed as a checklist item for live sporting events and concerts, a tiered bundle of channels or as a set of revenue generating services which may include on demand programming, every operator needs to have a plan to deliver 3D to its subscribers. • This paper will provide a snapshot into delivering 3D TV today and a course of action for the future. It will provide an overview of key 3D concepts, details of the various distribution-to-the-home methods, a description of the unique challenges of delivering separate left eye and right eye streams, and a look at the standards as they evolve. Suggestions will be offered on how to deliver and implement 3D services to consumers, today and tomorrow.

Published

2010-10

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/M001353

ISBN

978-1-61482-944-7