Hitachi has revealed plans for a glasses free, 3D projection system, says tech-website CrunchGear. According to reports a practical version could be ready in 2012.
Perhaps the most interesting development is the high resolution of the
display. CrunchGear says the company has claimed quality comparable to analogue broadcasts.
According
to CrunchGear: "The Hitachi system consists of 16 projectors that project images
from different angles to a transparent sheet that’s 20 x 23cm in
size and consists of 300,000 lenses. 3D images ‘floating’ in front of the
sheet are produced by letting the light from projectors pass through the
lenses".
The announcement comes amid a flurry of activity in 3D technology
development. Many manufacturers are concentrating efforts on the domestic market, announcing production of
"3D-TV’s". The Hitachi projection system will be targeted at advertising agencies, museums and medical institutions.