Visidep (TM): A Three-Dimensional Imaging System For The Unaided Eye

A.Porter McLaurin; Edwin R Jones; LeConte Cathey

doi:10.1117/12.941166

23 May 1984 Visidep (TM): A Three-Dimensional Imaging System For The Unaided Eye

A.Porter McLaurin, Edwin R Jones, LeConte Cathey

Proceedings Volume 0462, Optics in Entertainment II; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941166
Event: 1984 Los Angeles Technical Symposium, 1984, Los Angeles, United States

Abstract

The VISIDEP process for creating images in three dimensions on flat screens is suitable for photographic, electrographic and computer generated imaging systems. Procedures for generating these images vary from medium to medium due to the specific requirements of each technology. Imaging requirements for photographic and electrographic media are more directly tied to the hardware than are computer based systems. Applications of these technologies are not limited to entertainment, but have implications for training, interactive computer/video systems, medical imaging, and inspection equipment. Through minor modification the system can provide three-dimensional images with accurately measureable relationships for robotics and adds this factor for future developments in artificial intelligence. In almost any area requiring image analysis or critical review, VISIDEP provides the added advantage of three-dimensionality. All of this is readily accomplished without aids to the human eye. The system can be viewed in full color, false-color infra-red, and monochromatic modalities from any angle and is also viewable with a single eye. Thus, the potential of application for this developing system is extensive and covers the broad spectrum of human endeavor from entertainment to scientific study.

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A.Porter McLaurin, Edwin R Jones, and LeConte Cathey "Visidep (TM): A Three-Dimensional Imaging System For The Unaided Eye", Proc. SPIE 0462, Optics in Entertainment II, (23 May 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.941166

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