Infosys working on 3D devices

Author: Gareth Halfacree
Published: 23rd June 2008
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Infosys working on 3D devices

The founders of Infosys will be keen to get their 3D projection technology into the market ahead of competitors.

If you've always thought that your digital world needs a little more dimensionality, then Infosys might just be working on the answer to your dreams.

The Indian organisation is, according to CNet, currently working on hand-held mobile devices capable of capturing, sending, receiving, and projecting three-dimensional images of anything you point them at. Allegedly this is so professional types like doctors and engineers can work more efficiently, but let's face it – we all know that the prototypes have been down at least one pair of pants.

The technology is detailed in US Patent 7,209,269, granted back in April 2007. The idea is that with a special lens and a certain amount of technical jiggery-pokery – CNet's coverage is limited to the explanation that “algorithms called 'Fourier' transformations [are used] to calculate the extra third dimension” - you too can capture and save 3D representation of common body parts. I mean, objects. Projection is taken care of via another special lens, known as a 'micro holographic optical element', and that old favourite – lasers.

Infosys' work on three-dimensional projection is telling of the growing interest in the market – although somewhat ironic from a company with the marketing tagline of “Learn Flat World secrets from a Flat World company.”

Do you think that three-dimensional user interfaces are the way forward, or is the technology destined to be sidelined for entertainment purposes? Share your thoughts over in the forums.
Quote sotu1 23rd June 2008, 08:41
yep. this is good tech. 3d a stripper for me please. paint stripper that is. need to redecorate see.
Quote The Infamous Mr D 23rd June 2008, 08:52
It does sound intriguing - it would be a revolutionary leap forward for the research community and the media industry. Going down your local HoloCinema to watch the latest film in three dimensions...

Of course, it'll be ultimately worthless unless they use it to film 3D porn.
Quote [USRF]Obiwan 23rd June 2008, 09:13
"See the knifes and other medical tools doctors left in your body in real time and in 3D!".
Quote mmorgue 23rd June 2008, 11:15
I just can't wait to see the end result of this, if outsourcing history to India is to be any judge of the future...
Quote TomH 23rd June 2008, 14:03
<insert Indian EMH joke here>
Quote -EVRE- 23rd June 2008, 18:15
"Please state the nature of the medical emergency" in an Indian accent! LOL
Quote Jojii 23rd June 2008, 19:29
They all have slick suits and plastic faces. I think they are going to sit on that patent and wait for a real product to sue with thier (probibly) ambiguous patent after it makes millions.
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