3D Video Display System a Reality

Physical Optics Corporation has come out with a 3D video display system, in which “true, real-time 3-D simulations/images” can at last be seen without the need for goggles or special 3D glasses.

The Proprietary HDS™ Holographic Digital Display Screen projects 2 dimensional images onto 3 dimensional viewing zones, combining left and right stereo images – a sort of 21st century take-off on the 19th century stereo-opticon. According to POC, the 3D systems are fully compatible with all 3D formats, and includes a software interface that will allow it to work with standard 3D graphic/design software, as well as the storage and retrieval of 3D images.

Although the results promise to be amazing (with some incredible implications for gamers), this technological leap forward will not come cheap – computationally or economically. The system requires three (count ’em, three) CPU’s as well as two LCD projectors – in addition to the special HDS™ Holographic Digital Display Screen.  However, history has shown that most technology eventually drops in price, and within the next ten years, 3D displays should be as affordable as the current LCD monitors that sold for thousands of dollars only a few years ago.

Physical Optics Corporation has come out with a 3D video display system, in which “true, real-time 3-D simulations/images” can at last be seen without the need for goggles or special 3D glasses.

The Proprietary HDS™ Holographic Digital Display Screen projects 2 dimensional images onto 3 dimensional viewing zones, combining left and right stereo images – a sort of 21st century take-off on the 19th century stereo-opticon. According to POC, the 3D systems are fully compatible with all 3D formats, and includes a software interface that will allow it to work with standard 3D graphic/design software, as well as the storage and retrieval of 3D images.

Although the results promise to be amazing (with some incredible implications for gamers), this technological leap forward will not come cheap – computationally or economically. The system requires three (count ’em, three) CPU’s as well as two LCD projectors – in addition to the special HDS™ Holographic Digital Display Screen.  However, history has shown that most technology eventually drops in price, and within the next ten years, 3D displays should be as affordable as the current LCD monitors that sold for thousands of dollars only a few years ago.