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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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avatarvaction request

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 2008-03-20 21:55

I see someone has 4/1/08 off.

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avatartoo bad it only works with

Submitted by Mr. Steve (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 09:20

too bad it only works with one person in the room.

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avatarWoah. That's freakin'

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 14:47

Woah. That's freakin' awesome.

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avatarHelp me obe-wan kanobe, your

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2008-03-21 21:14

Help me obe-wan kanobe, your my only hope...

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avatarHey, that's the same...

Submitted by jeff-o (not verified) on Mon, 2008-03-24 04:43

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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