Interactive 3D Display: Its Here!

3d Display Story by Asim Waqar

Originally mentioned at Gizmodo as a prototype in 2003, IO2 Technology has just completed the production unit and provided the details behind the revolutionary HelioDisplay which produces interactive 3D dsiplays in thin air (via lasers) from common sources.

The HelioDisplay technology page lists some of its remarkable features:

Inputs from most regular sources: PC,TV, DVD, HDTV, Video game consoles

Projects a 22″ to 42″ (depending on model) diagonal image that floats above the device

It is interactive, like a virtual touch screen: a hand or finger can act as a mouse

Although the HelioDisplay uses lasers, the images are not holographic

Possible uses for this product include advertising, entertainment facilities, design prototyping, teleconferencing etc. Obviously the applications for such a product are endless. Most importantly it may convince my wife to finally allow the purchase of the Brooke Burke Swimsuit calendar for testing purposes! This of course relies heavily on pricing (TBD) and other more, um, personal matters.

Apparently the product is ready for release; visit the product page here which looks like its being updated right now.

Visit the IO2TECHNOLOGY company homepage here.

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http://www.webseeings.org Herr Herrner

But isn’t it just 2D? From all I can see (and from the “accepts most 2D video sources”-description, it looks 2D.
http://www.fhq.com awesome

From thier website “Heliodisplay images appear 3D when viewed from more than a few feet away because there is no physical depth reference.”
3d YAY

well if it looks 3d then that is enough, ignorance is bliss. but if you are using your finger for a mouse wont you be less then a couple of feet away. I REALLY want to see one of these things.
http://shaze.ca Shaze

MIRRRRRRORSSSS, sweet mother of crap we need a mirror!
wobby

imagine all the new porno possibilities!
Josh

When will DirectX support these displays? I want to render fully 3d onto thin air.
mirrors

mirrors:

http://www.io2technology.com.nyud.net:8090/dojo/204/v.jsp?p=/technology/overview
http://www.io2technology.com.nyud.net:8090/dojo/204/v.jsp?p=/salesinquiry
mamboBanannaPatch

so what ballpark are these things gonna cost
Lunkwill

Well, since it’s only 2D, it’s “DirectX compatable” from the begining…

Not that it’s not a really cool thing, but it sure isn’t 3D…

But add headtracking to it, and it could probably be pretty dam impressive substitute for true 3D-displays, allthough only for one person at a time.
Celtic

kewl
BlackDot

I want one and I want it now.
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http://www.timothyallan.com Timothy Allan

But can you have sex with it?
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http://nowebsite markus

i want to see my porn collection on this monitor. what an experience – with a 7.1 sound engine…..wow
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Miguel

How much does it costo???$$$$??
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http://www.buyhelio.com/ Buy Helio

If you’re interested in buying a Heliodisplay, and meeting the inventor, here’s an auction on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5235836491. The starting bid is $1. It’s a great opportunity to get a limited first edition unit

You can see images, videos, and read more about the auction and Heliodisplay at http://www.buyhelio.com/
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I agree, you touched on many good points. Well said.
sean

they will eventualy motion capture with more than one camera angle for full 3d depth
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