Thursday, October 22, 2009

Technology Round-up: Sony's 360-degree 3D Display (blows minds)

This week I found an article which involves a prototype developed by Sony which was very intriguing because of its most recent use of ever evolving technology. The article which was featured by Engadget is titled: Sony’s 360-degree 3D display (blows minds) By: Thomas Ricker

Sony has recently discovered a brand new exciting way to display images and graphics via a 360-degree 3D display no larger than a blender or a small coffee maker. Just a short time ago Sony presented their new invention/creations prototype a Digital Convention Expo in Tokyo and people have been ranting and raving about their new prototype technology which they are being very careful to not let out any specifics or secrets. The only note they would make about how they were able to develop this new display was the fact that they utilize LED lighting display technology similar to what has been used in many devices people have been using for years.

For such a small device the object is only 13 centimeters in diameter and 27 centimeters tall with a screen resolution of 96 X 128 pixels which is not very close to what we are used to viewing, considering High Definition 1080 pixel screens. However, the new Sony display has shocked many due to images being displayed surprisingly clear and sharp. Although, their concept with this prototype was to develop a 360-degree and 3-Dimensional display platform, many people could speculate it would not take long for them to develop technology to enhance the pixels and quality of the screen resolution. Moreover, the next step for Sony is going to be to take their prototype and make another with a much bigger screen, but this should take about one year to develop, where as the original prototype took three years to complete. After the completion of their larger one in 2010 they will be addressing the issue of applications of their product as well as release it into the market place.


Check out this video about the Sony 360-degree 3D display:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAS55_RngoQ

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