Multiple-viewer autostereoscopic display system

Three-dimensional displays are numerous. Some can be used as "computer monitor-type" displays where predominantly one user is involved, while others work well in "movie-like" settings with a captive. However, very few, if any, of these 3-D displays have what can be called a "television- like" feel. For purposes of this thesis, a "television-like" feel is defined in this thesis as: 1) being autostereoscopic (no special glasses required), 2) having the capability to deliver a 3D image to a viewer at a variety of locations within the viewing area, 3) being able to accommodate multiple viewers, 4) being able to convey image realism, 5) utilizing only the minimum amount of data necessary to create a 3D image, 6) having a design that is scalable. Seven new designs will be outlined and discussed in this thesis which will satisfy these criteria, or bring valuable insight as to how these criteria may be satisfied.

Department dc:contributor.department

Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture. Program In Media Arts and Sciences.

Grantor dc:publisher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Year dc:date.issued

1997

Author dc:creator

• Christie, Paul (Paul Brian)

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Stephen A. Benton.

• Architecture. Program In Media Arts and Sciences.

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• http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/61111

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oai:dspace.mit.edu:1721.1/61111