Patent ID: 6483644
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: G02B,H04N

Abstract:
A method according to creating a 3-dimensional image which is independently viewed at horizontal and vertical viewing angles comprising the steps of:(a) providing at least two source images in a memory; (b) converting each of said at least two source images into a matrix of picture elements grouped into cells, wherein said cells include at least two picture elements in width and height and wherein said picture elements have a first resolution and wherein said cells have a first pitch; (c) isolating select picture elements from said cells of each of said at least two source images; (d) interweaving said picture elements to form an interwoven image at said first resolution and said first pitch; (e) modifying the resolution of said interwoven image to a second resolution approximating the resolution of an output device to form a resolution matched interwoven image; (f) modifying the width and height of the resolution matched interwoven image to form a sized interwoven image, wherein the sized interwoven image is at a second pitch; and (g) overlaying the sized interwoven image with a viewing screen such that a 3-dimensional image is formed when said interwoven image is viewed from either a horizontal or vertical angle, at least a portion of said 3-dimensional image appearing as if it were above the viewing screen.