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Apple Patents 3D Projection Technology
Posted 03/20/2008 at 1:57:31pm | by
Roberto Baldwin
Apple has patented a 3D projection technology. Using an "angular-responsive" surface, light sensor, projector, and "3D imager," the system creates a three dimensional hologram. As the observer's position moves, the system adjusts in order to sustain the illusion.
Imagine, all that stuff was in R2-D2. Simply amazing.
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2008-03-20 22:55
I see someone has 4/1/08 off.
Submitted by Mr. Steve (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 10:20
too bad it only works with one person in the room.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 15:47
Woah. That's freakin' awesome.
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 22:14
Help me obe-wan kanobe, your my only hope...
Submitted by jeff-o (not verified) on Mon, 2008-03-24 05:43
Hey! This patent is using the same technique as that university student who created a "3-D" effect using the sensor from a nintendo Wii and his computer. He used the Wiimote as a sensor, and using LED transmitters mounted on a hat the screen would change perspective based on the viewer's position. Te effect is somewhat like looking through a window.
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