GB2467794A

GB2467794A - 3D television and display unit

Info

Publication number: GB2467794A
Application number: GB0902592A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Arik Noam Shamash
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-02-17
Filing date: 2009-02-17
Publication date: 2010-08-18
Also published as: GB0902592D0

Abstract

A display unit for presenting a 3D Television, which may take the form of a lenticular display 1, to viewers is described. The unit has a programmable digital processing device 4 to display and hold the information for the television. The unit compromises presentation means for presenting a viewer with 3D images on their walk path. The display unit may take the form of a freestanding unit 3 and may be transparent.

Description

3D Television Display Unit

Background of the invention:

The present invention relates to a poster lightbox display for targeted advertisements.

This is where a poster ad is placed into a display unit connected to a power cable which can be lit up for better viewing. They are predominantly located in public spaces where they have an audience to display too.

A 3D television requires viewers to watch it from various directions in order to gain a maximum impact. Televisions are limited to certain spaces in which they can be suitably placed and where there are no visual obstructions. The disadvantages of being limited to walls, brackets or towards the side of a walkways holds back the freedom needed to gain the maximum 3D effectiveness. A suitable distance is required between the viewer and television which is defined by the viewers own discretion for the 3D effect to achieve its purpose. There are numerous disadvantages which a 3D television can face. This can range from a retail stores view, where the use of wall space is needed for shelving and mirrors etc. or a shopping mall where retail units line the sides and there space in the centre which can be optimised.

People would gain a better experience if they are approaching the Lenticular television head on as this will assist the images to become more enhanced as well as making the 3D image become more realised than if it was on the side, which could be mistaken for a regular television.

Description of the Invention:

It is among the objects of quintessence of the present invention to mitigate or eliminate the above disadvantages or other disadvantages associated with the lenticular television.

Subsequently by encompassing a transparent or semi transparent unit that has the capabilities of holding the 3D television(s) and a programmable digital processing device it can be placed freely in a given space (2), (4). A lenticular television does not require a viewer to have any optical assistance for the 3D effect. A display unit of any size or shape (5) with a transparent window for the image display can be secured to an existing structure or become freestanding (3), (9). This will allow the unit to be placed in the centre of a walkway or away from any walls. By doing this the 3D effect would be enhanced as it faces the direction in which people would approach it (8). Using a freestanding display unit enhances the viewers experience and makes the lenticular display more effective.

The invention will effectively combine a lenticular television and a programmable digital processing device within a display unit to enhance the desired effect of the television.

This will allow for the television(s) to be placed in more suitable locations for the enhancement. This is accomplished by the display unit being secured or freestanding with all components integrated creating a visually pleasing site with the improvement of the 3D effect.

Brief description of drawings:

These and other aspects of the present invention will be seen by way of example by the accompanying drawings.

Fig 1.0 Display unit with lenlicular tCICVISIOfl 1) A 3D Television without the need of optical assistance for the 3D effect such as a lenticular television which produces stereoscopic effects 2) The display unit will be transparent or semi transparent with a transparent window for the television in order for the images to be seen 3) The unit will allow the television to be free from any walls or structures. It will also have the benefit of being freestanding or can be placed on an existing structure 4) A programmable digital processing device will be housed in the unit 5) A unit of any size or shape that has the capability of holding the different sizes of televisions Fig 2.0 Location 6) The unit can sustain one television or more 7) An increase in interaction with the television as the display unit can be placed in a walking path. This will gain the viewers attention head on, enhancing the 3D effect 8) Required walking direction for maximum effect Fig 3.0 3D Television Encased in Secured Unit 9) The display unit consisting of a lenticular television can be attached to an existing structural element Diagrams 1) 3D Television 2) Transparent or semitraflSpareflt display unit 3) Freestanding capabilities 4) Programmable digital processing device 5) Unit of any size or shape 6) 3D television(s) on either side or both sides 7) 3D Interaction with viewer from their walking path 8) Desired approach for greater experience 9) Capability of being secured

Claims

Claims 1. A 3D television and a programmable digital processing device housed inside a display unit.
2. A 3D television according to claim 1, wherein the television can produce stereoscopic effects with a lenticular display (1). This removes the need of optical assistance for the 3D effect to take place for the viewer.
3. A programmable digital processing device according to claim I, wherein information can be stored and passed to the television within the unit (4).
4. A display unit according to claim 1, wherein it can free the television from walls, brackets and structures while passing information to the television with a programmable digital processing device.
5. A display unit according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the unit would be transparent or semi-transparent (2). It will be freestanding or secured (3), (9), and be of any shape or size (5) that has the capability of supporting a television(s) and a programmable digital processing device.
6. A method of enhancing the visual effect of a 3D television by presenting it in a display unit that is also capable of supporting the needs of the television.