Quality Autostereoscopic Displays

The categorical success of digital 3D cinema coupled with the introduction of 3D flat panel screens for the home have raised the questions of what is next, and when can I watch 3D without glasses? Autostereoscopic 3D is considered by some industry leaders to be the key to widespread 3D adoption in consumer electronics. The marketplace for Autostereoscopic 3D devices displaying entertainment and special-purpose 3D content is immense. — This paper examines various methods and commercial technologies currently employed to present Autostereoscopic images. Specific attention will be given to the development and optical requirements of a unique, cell matrix/parallax barrier technique that is currently providing high quality, glasses-free 3D in personal display applications. Content preparation requirements for this display will be reviewed along with future 3D content delivery approaches. The paper concludes with analysis of the challenges and potential posed by Autostereoscopic 3D technology, going forward.

Published

2010-07

Content type

Original Research

Keywords

Autostereoscopic, parallax barrier, 3D

DOI

10.5594/M001415

ISBN

978-1-61482-950-8