What is 3D TV?
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Three-dimensional television (3D TV) relies on showing each eye the same image in two different locations to trick the brain into thinking the flat image has depth. This is achieved by projecting two images on the display at the same time or in quick succession and using either passive or active 3D eye glasses to convey the left-eye information to the left eye and the right-eye information to the right eye. In active 3D glasses left and right LCDs turn opaque or transparent in synch with the "left" and "right" images shown on by the display in quick succession. The early versions of displays had refresh rates that were too low for this to work without the viewer detecting a flicker. To synchronize the alternating images on the screen with the LCD lenses in the glasses, a stereoscopic sync signal connector is used. The connector has three pins and plugs into a port on a 3D-ready TV. The other end of the cable plugs into an IR emitter. The emitter sends signals to active 3D glasses. |
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| 2010-05-11 | Why electronics industry needs 3D shift According to Silicon Frontline's Dermott Lynch, the electronics industry needs innovation in 3D extraction technology to move past the limitations of existing solutions |
| 2011-02-22 | TSMC, Taiwan university create multi-angle 3D chip The 3D TV chip allows TV viewers to see an object in stereo from various angles. It also comes with traditional HDTV and 3DTV functions. |
| 2009-01-09 | Toshiba shelves 3D, pushes Cell TV Diverging from the path that most consumer electronics vendors are taking, Toshiba Corp. appears to be eschewing 3D TV. |
| 2011-11-25 | STB IC features 3D TV capability The MoCA 1.1-certified STi7108M enables HD STBs for home multimedia networking. |
| 2010-01-15 | South Korea gears for 3D TV era As almost all TVs becoming Full HD, South Korea display makers are turning their attention to 3D TV with consumers craving a lot more that just better image quality. |
| 2010-01-21 | Setting the stage for 3D TV The consumer electronics industry is looking at its future through a pair of stereo 3D glasses. The left eye sees an opportunity to revive sagging TV and media revenues, the right eye sees a set of unresolved technical issues. |
| 2010-04-23 | Samsung posts 3D TV health caution Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has issued a 3D TV health warning on its Australian Website describing a long list of hazards potentially associated with the technology. |
| 2008-08-19 | Prime time debut for 3D TV still years away A panel on the future of 3D technologies agreed that more electronics advances are needed to make 3D ubiquitous in the next five years without the need for special viewing glasses |
| 2010-07-02 | Price, content availability key to 3D market success Delivering more immersive and compelling consumer content experience with the addition of 3D will be a key to boost market expansion, from a device sales perspective and from content subscriptions |
| 2010-09-14 | Platform enables 3D TV broadcasts, other HD apps The broadcast connectivity kit and broadcast processing engine IP core eases the design of systems for driving high-speed transmission and real-time processing of video. |
| 2010-11-03 | Plasma TVs get higher grade than LCD for 3D Plasma TVs are better at displaying 3D images than LCD sets, according to a study by Consumer Reports that compared 14 3D TV models. |
| 2012-01-19 | Panasonic preps for Myspace TV Panasonic struck a deal with MySpace, which is now refurbishing itself as MySpace TV |
| 2011-06-17 | Newsight exec targets glasses-free 3D tech Newsight is set to release a $25 add-on to create a glasses-free stereo 3D iPad and has also signed an agreement with Chimei Innolux to make a 65-in TV display. |
| 2013-01-23 | LED, 3D TVs flourish across ASEAN Demand for flat screen TV continues to surge across Southeast Asia as 3D, web-connected, LED TVs grow more popular. |
| 2011-10-27 | LED drivers improve 3D performance, power use austriamicrosystems' LED ICs promise optimized 3D LED performance through smart dimming, and superior bandwidth and transient response |
| 2010-01-25 | LED backlighting, 3D TV to revive flat-panel TV market DisplaySearch reports that LED backlighting and 240Hz LCDs will serve as enabling technologies for new feature developments in TVs in 2010, specifically for 3D TVs |
| 2010-05-20 | LCD panel tailored for 3D glasses Toshiba Mobile Display Co. Ltd is rolling out an optically compensated bend (OCB) liquid crystal display panel for 3D glasses suitable for watching 3D TV, enjoying 3D movies, or playing 3D games. |
| 2010-08-05 | IR receivers built for 3D TV glasses Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has released a pair of infrared receivers developed specifically for the LCD shutter glasses used with 3D-ready TV sets. |
| 2011-05-19 | In-Stat: 3D TV market to grow 500% this year A new study from In-Stat reveals the possible growth of the 3D TV set market in 2011 and in the coming years. The research forecasts the 3D TV market is likely to grow 500 percent in 2011. |
| 2008-07-23 | Hollywood to bring 3D viewing to TVs The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) is forming a task force that will set the stage for an effort to define a stereo 3D mastering standard for content viewed in the home |
| 2010-05-05 | Health issues spur need for 3D TV refinements Engineering refinements to 3D TV technology could be required if even a small percentage of users suffer from health problems related to viewing 3D TV. |
| 2010-03-09 | HDMI 1.4a supports 3D formats The latest version of HDMI released March 4, features enhancements for 3D applications, including the addition of mandatory 3D formats for broadcast content |
| 2009-10-01 | HD 3D PDP packs crosstalk reduction Panasonic unveils a full HD 3D PDP and high-precision active shutter glasses for 3D TV in the living room. |
| 2005-09-08 | Grundig unvelis 3D digital TV technique Germany's Grundig has demonstrated a 3D TV technique that is being touted as eliminating the disadvantages of current systems. |
| 2010-04-27 | Groups warn of 3D TV physical, mental strain A University of California at Berkeley research recently found that visual disparities in 3D TV images can cause physical strain in viewers. |
| 2012-02-24 | Free viewpoint, no glasses 3D—your future TV DisplaySearch forecasted that the market for 3D TVs would grow from below 25 million units and under $3 billion last year to more than 200 million units and nearly $20 billion in 2018 |
| 2010-01-19 | DirecTV, Panasonic push 3D TV Panasonic will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of DirecTV's new HD 3D channels, which will deliver movies, sports and entertainment |
| 2011-06-01 | Consortium takes 3D TV to the next level The TritonZ consortium, together with EUREKA, will make a great leap forward toward 3D TV broadcasting as they develop a new 3D standard called the CoaXPress. |
| 2010-04-22 | Comment: Do 3D TVs pose health hazards 3D health hazard issues are the last thing the CE industry wants deal with especially as the market's fortunes for the next few years seem to be riding on a wide range of 3D-this, 3D-that gadgets |
| 2008-08-22 | Buzz: Intel to drive stereo 3D to TVs Though details remain unclear, early reviews hold that Intel has taken a "great leap ahead" in extending its x86 jewel into consumer electronics. |
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