14 DAY TRIAL // Similar to the other display solutions' manufacturers out there, Toshiba also wants to make a name for itself in the field of 3D, and they're doing so by carrying out extensive research in the field of glasses-free 3D solutions, one of which was recently caught on video, while showcased during a tradeshow.
The video, available courtesy of Japanese website Diginfo.tv, was shot at 3D Expo 2010, and presents what one of Toshiba's glasses-free 3D products, the “Hands On 3D Display,” can do in real-life.
What really makes Toshiba's glasses-free 3D solution so interesting is the fact that it allows users to actually view the objects in 3D from multiple angles, meaning that they'll also be able to check out their sides and back, not only the front, as it's typically the case with other 3D solutions.
This is possible due to the fact that the display constantly adjusts the “normal viewing range” in order to match the viewer's position (up to 90 degrees viewing angles are supported), thus managing to deliver an enhanced level of 3D quality, compared to some of the other 3D solutions out there.
Moreover, the prototype display also sports a 6-axis gyroscope, used for detecting the exact moment when the display changes its position, which also helps it estimate the user's position with respect to the display, in order to properly adjust the viewing range.
Of course, it's quite clear that such a 3D display solution has plenty of real-life applications, from shopping to education to engineering (being able to view a certain object in 3D from all sides is a feature that can be particularly useful in a huge array of market segments).
Of course, there's no word yet on just when these glasses-free 3D products become commercially-available, but from what we've been able to see in the video, we really think that they're market-ready and that Toshiba should officially start selling them as soon as possible.