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By: Wells Liang
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My Thesis- Passive polarization not only generates the
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highest video quality, but is also extremely affordable.
Also, passive polarization is the most effective way to
view 3-D entertainment because it simulates how the
human eye naturally perceives depth.
-Anatomy of the Eye.
-Binocular vision.
-Perception of Depth
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3D Technology
-Polarization
-Active Shutter
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People have two
eyes which allows
the use of binocular
vision.
Binocular vision
gives a wider field of
view and allows the
viewer to distinguish
depth.
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With two eyes
positioned at
slightly different
angles, people see
two different images
at once.
By piecing together
the two images, a 3D image is formed.
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Polarization- Use of
polarized light and a
filter to generate
depth.
Active Shutter- Use
of synchronized
shuttering
technology to allow
each eye to see
different images.
Active Shutter glasses are synced to your TV,
blocking out every other frame, allowing each
eye to see a different set of images.
Passive Polarization Glasses
Pros
- Guaranteed flicker free 3D
experience.
- Provides amazing visuals
and very rich colors
Cons
- Requires special TV that can
polarize light.
- Relatively new technology
which contains flaws.
Active shutter glasses
Pros
- Cheapest 3D technology in
the short term.
- Uses mature LCD and
Plasma technology, most of
the quirks are fixed and can
be purchased for a low
price.
Cons
- Display may flicker and
cause headaches.
- Glasses are battery
powered.
1. 3D movie theaters use polarization to render their
graphics. This means that if you are seated far away from
the center and tilt your head at an awkward angle, you will
not be able to see anything.
2. People have blinds. We don’t notice because our other eye
is able to see the other eyes blind spots. You can find your
blind spot by drawing two dots 3 inches apart on a note
card. Cover your left eye and stare at the right dot. Move
the note card back and forth and you will see the left dot
disappear.
3. 3D technology dates back to 1952.
The most valuable thing I learned during my research project is the
ability to compare different items like 3D technology. I initial thought
that Active Shutter glasses were better because they were more
expensive. I discovered the opposite. Passive polarization is better
and Active Shutter was actually cheaper.
The most difficult part my research project was finding the
information. Most of the technology is new, so my sources were
very limited.
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