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3D display method and apparatus

US8179424B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2005
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N13/31
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus directed to the field of autostereoscopic displays. The method provided is for creating images or image data suitable for use with an autostereoscopic display. The method comprises a projection step and a transformation step for processing item coordinates representing at least one item in a 3D scene to provide images or image data. The transformation step comprises calculating a transformation dependent on the geometry of an autostereoscopic display. The projection step comprises calculating a projection dependent upon a projection plane constructed in the 3D scene. The apparatus comprises an array of apertures and an imaging portion, the imaging portion comprising a plurality of Digital Micromirror Devices.

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