HP Can Make 3D Displays of Any Size with Photon Technology

HP has definitely not been slacking off in the 3D department, as the photon technology has just received some attention.

The Photon technology is not exactly something HP spent a lot of time speaking about, not so far at least.

Nonetheless, it is quite possible that it will see more and more attention in the near future.

After all, not many solutions can easily brag about having everything it takes to make a 3D display that doesn't have any distance and viewing-angle related difficulties.

Described to some extent here, the Photon technology, at least in its current form, is a rear-projection setup.

Said setup was composed of off-the-shelf projectors (four in number), a screen and a computer that handled everything.

The company, understandably enough, proved somewhat tight-lipped about just what powers this technology and how it works precisely.

It did, at least, say that the proprietary software which coordinates everything does most of the work.

Retail and marketing customers are, at least right now, the targeted market segment.

This doesn't mean other uses won't be thought of in the future, however, and, indeed, with no limit to size, the possibilities are many.

Logistical and command rooms, plus 3D video walls, are just two of the prospects.

Granted, as the size increases, users will need to get extra computers and projectors, but once that is accomplished, it should be easy to enjoy the 3D effect from any angle in the projection room with almost to no change in the depth. The folks over at Gizmodo even testified to this, so to speak.

Nevertheless, even if HP does push this forward, it will take some time for everything to be put in order.

Meanwhile, it has other 3D products to show, like the passive model featuring FPR technology (we spoke of this particular Full HD monitor here).