Nov 3, 2010 11:19 GMT  ·  By

It really seems that the whole 3D trend is starting to affect the portable and ultra-portable computing systems' manufacturers as well, but luckily, we're apparently talking about future devices that won't require 3D glasses in order to deliver a complete and immersive experience, since AUO has just revealed the fact that it has developed the world's first deadzone-free naked eye 3D notebook panel, which it's going to showcase at FPD International 2010.

As they inform us, AUO has managed to combine lenticular lens 3D technology with SuperD's naked eye 3D solution to create deadzone-free 15.6" Full HD notebook and 10.1" WXGA tablet PC 3D panels that do not require the use of special glasses.

Featuring an eye-tracking system that captures viewers' eyeball movements, AUO's deadzone-free naked eye 3D technology overcomes the confined viewing angles of conventional 3D displays since it will allow viewers to perceive 3D images of equally high quality, regardless of their location.

Moreover, the new 3D panels will deliver high brightness and Moire-free image quality, with both 2D and 3D modes being able to operate concurrently on the same display, while also allowing viewers to switch back and forth between the two modes while retaining high resolution.

The company also wanted to underline their continuous efforts and interest in this field, since they've acquired the lenticular lens 3D display solution from Ocuity and have also collaborated with SuperD, a leading naked eye 3D solution provider, to introduce SuperD naked eye 3D solution in 3D panels.

In fact, AUO will invest HK$60 million (aprox. 7.75 million US dollars) in SuperD and acquire 10% of its shareholding, thus proving its commitment for the 3D segment.

Unfortunately, AUO's 15.6" Full HD and 10.1" WXGA panels will be expected to be mass produced beginning in the third quarter of 2011, which means that we won't bee seeing the first products to actually use them until early 2012, at best.