| Introducing 3D Monitor System |
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| Sunday, 13 November 2005 | |
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The system comprises two monitors positioned at 110-degree angles separated by a piece of polarized glass which lets the image from the bottom panel pass through while reflecting the same image from the top piece. Too bad, you'll still need to don special glasses to get the full 3D effect. Planar's StereoMirror SD1710 promises to provide a new dimension of digital image quality and user comfort to geoscientists, cartographers, engineers, image analysts and environmental planners who need to accurately map terrain, monitor erosion, design mass transit systems, identify boundaries, plan missions and investigate habitats. The SD1710 is apparently the first desktop stereoscopic display to offer the desirable characteristics afforded by conventional AMLCDs, such as excellent image quality, high resolution, flicker-free viewing, ease of computer interfacing and a wide viewing angle that enables multi-viewer use. The SD1710 StereoMirror 3D monitor is also fully usable in normal office lighting.
Planar has partnered with companies such as BAE Systems, Boeing, DAT/EM Systems International and Matrox to demonstrate and validate this advanced stereoscopic 3D monitor design that meets the needs of customers who require an optimum way to visualise complex images and data. Stereo displays provide a quicker and more accurate extraction of information and offer a more realistic experience than conventional 2D viewing, claims the company. To view stereo images independent of position, you have to wear special polarised glasses, similar to sunglasses. Because both eyes see a continuous flicker-free image, the 3D monitor can be used for an entire workshift without discomfort, claims Planar. Alternatively, CRT stereoscopic displays can cause eye strain, headaches, or even nausea from alternately blinking right and left images. Autosterero (glasses-free) displays restrict the position of your head in a specific 'sweet spot' with no room for movement over extended periods of time.
The image on the bottom monitor of Planar System's SD1710 goes through the glass, while the one on the top gets reflected. In the end, viewers see everything in 3D. Features:
Flicker-free operation allows extended stereo use with no discomfort Compatible with a number of commercially available graphics cards Includes hardware for performing a video mirror flip in one channel Includes five pairs of polarized glasses Full stereo resolution can be seen by multiple users from multiple viewpoints Easily converted to 2D viewing by lifting the mirror or simply turning off one of the monitors Specification: Availability: US Price: US$3,995 |
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US-based Planar Systems has introduced the latest in stereoscopic 3D monitor technology to address imaging applications in geospatial intelligence and photogrammetry where customers need 3D viewing to discern depth in the imagery and interpret spatial details.
Stereoscopic viewing of aerial and satellite photographs has been commonly used for decades in the field of geospatial intelligence. With the advent of digital photography, geospatial customers need high-resolution, high-quality stereoscopic 3D monitor for photogrammetry that can also support image panning without blurring. Long-term viewing comfort for professional analysts who use 3D monitors for an extended period is also critically important.
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