An Autostereoscopic 2 D/3 D Compatible Display that uses the Image-Splitter Method

Abstract

We have developed a 2-D/3-D compatible display without special glasses. We set the image-splitter between the LC panel and the backlight in order to achieve the 3-D images without special glasses. We set a controllable scattering shutter between the LC panel and the backlight in order to display not only 3-D images without special glasses but also normal 2-D images without losing the resolution of the LC panel. By controlling both the image and the special shutter, a 3-D image and a 2-D image can be created in any rectangle groups of 16 rectangles on the screen. A 2-D image can also be viewed without losing resolution. Furthermore, this display has a 3-D indicator to make it easier to find the proper viewing area without the special glasses. We applied these technologies to a 3-D system on the Internet.