A frontal projection-type three-dimensional display

作者:Kim Youngmin*; Hong Keehoon; Yeom Jiwoon; Hong Jisoo; Jung Jae Hyun; Lee Yong Wook; Park Jae Hyeung; Lee Byoungho
来源:Optics Express, 2012, 20(18): 20130-20138.
DOI:10.1364/OE.20.020130

摘要

In a typical auto-stereoscopic three-dimensional display, the parallax barrier or lenticular lens is located in front of the display device. However, in a projection-type auto-stereoscopic display, such optical components make it difficult to display elemental images on the screen or to reconstruct a three-dimensional image, even though a projection-type display has many advantages. Therefore, it is necessary to use a rear projection technique in a projection-type auto-stereoscopic display, despite the fact that this is an inefficient use of space. We propose here a frontal projection-type auto-stereoscopic display by using a polarizer and a quarter-wave retarding film. Since the proposed method uses a frontal projection scheme and passive polarizing components, it has the advantage of being both space saving and cost effective. This is the first report that describes a frontal projection-type auto-stereoscopic display based on a parallax barrier and integral imaging by using a projector. Experimental results that support the proposed method are provided.