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German and Swiss researchers on a EUREKA project have come up with technology that they think could soon bring 3D experience into our houses at an affordable price.

The project called Dualplex Display was conceptualized by three friends chatting online. “The seed of this project was just three friends chatting on the web” recalls Arnold Simon, Chief Technical Officer at the German company Infitec. One of the other friends was Helmut Jorke, Chief Executive of Infitec, which had developed some of the best 3D technology for cinemas.

Infitec is known in the 3D world by developing sophisticated technology based on the principle of the red and green glasses. With the project, the company partnered up with the Swiss company Optic Blazers, which specialized in 3D filters.

The project was not an easy one for the team. Getting sample backlighting units from suppliers was not easy. They also had a few failures in demonstration.

Then after two years of hard work, the team have finally perfected the 23-inch monitor that pushes the boundaries of 3D technology. The glasses do not darken the ambient light and the quality of image causes less strain on the eyes. Also, the screen can be viewed from all angles without distorting the 3D images

“Viewers will be able to lie down on the sofa to watch the screen, they can turn their heads in any direction and the image won’t change,” explains Simon.

The team will initially target professional markets such as medical professionals. Using 3D imaging could help surgeons doing operations, for instance. Until now, the 3D imaging was too poor to interest them, says Simon.

“For consumers, 3D represents fun. It brings them closer to the reality on the screen, immerses them in a scene and makes it more emotional, but in the professional market the benefits are different: better viewing can help a surgeon avoid cutting an artery,” he further explained.

Source: EUREKA