Autostereoscopic 3D flat panel display using an LCD-pixel-associated parallax barrier

Abstract

This letter reports an autostereoscopic three-dimensional (3D) flat panel display system employing a newly designed LCD-pixel-associated parallax barrier (LPB). The barrier’s parameters can be conveniently determined by the LCD pixels and can help to greatly simplify the conventional design. The optical system of the proposed 3D display is built and simulated to verify the design. For further experimental demonstration, a 508-mm autostereoscopic 3D display prototype is developed and it presents good stereoscopic images. Experimental results agree well with the simulation, which reveals a strong potential for 3D display applications.

Keywords

Flat Panel / Color Pixel / Interpupillary Distance / Viewing Zone / Opaque Part

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