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Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by creativeembassy » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 2:44 PM UTC

ardourdev wrote: post #34

What is holographic about this? Can it display images at multiple depths?

Each of your two eyes only sees a 2d image, and your brain combining this information is what gives you depth. I'd say it's holographic in that each eye receives different information and you perceive depth when looking into it.

If you're asking whether you can see multiple translucent layers, like a hologram from a movie or tv show, then I'd also say yes. But I'd warn that there's a 58 degree viewing angle in front that you can see the images from. You can't look at the sides (or back!) of the display and see anything, for that matter.

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by spywaregorilla » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 2:49 PM UTC

The astronaut in the looking glass in the main image is clearly not the same one as shown on the mac unity window.

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by tomjen3 » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 2:55 PM UTC

neolog wrote: post #2

What could this be useful for?

Product display, art display, companion to a 3D modellor.

But, most important, this is very interesting future tech, which means it is prime HN material even if we cannot find a good use for it.

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by tetrisgm » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:01 PM UTC

rwmj wrote: post #38

theNJR wrote: post #32

I got one during the crowd funding campaign and received it a few months ago. Played with it for an hour or two. It now sits unplugged on my desk. It’s too distracting to be always on, and too limited to turn on occasionally. I’m just not sure what to do with this thing.

I get where you're coming from. Having said that my in-laws have an electronic photo frame that requires an actual monthly subscription (for mobile connectivity) which they have switched on permanently and seem to enjoy - we can send them new photos online. So I guess some people would love a 3D version of that.

What’s the frame? Asking because it could make a good NFT display

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by RicoElectrico » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:06 PM UTC

boboche wrote: post #31

Why is HN spammed with looking glass auto stereoscopic (NOT holographic) spam since 2 weeks? Am I the only one annoyed by this?

Technically not holographic, but still a significant upgrade over autostereoscopic - there are way more views than 2, all without tracking, for multiple simultaneous viewers.

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by rtkwe » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:08 PM UTC

OliverM wrote: post #39

beowulfey wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

They make the types of things that can be displayed on it pretty clear on their “Use Cases” page, IMO. I would not expect a 2D image to inherently show up on a 3D display; otherwise, what would the point be? Maybe your mindset is more indicative of the general population, but I do think most people understand that 3D holograms and 2D photos are different and would not expect a photo to suddenly have 3D properties on…

I don't have the expectation that putting 2D photos onto a 3D would magically work. I expect to need to convert them (it's a bit much to assume that I would think otherwise). I don't expect to have to buy credits to convert them. There's no mention that I need to, until you get to the extras page when you go to purchase. That changes the entire set of assumptions I had (from "I can play with this and use it to explor…

You can make your own 2D->3D conversion they’re charging to use their service to do it.

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by calciphus » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:43 PM UTC

pixelpoet wrote: post #9

Anyone know what the SDK is like for this, especially for C++? I'd grab one immediately to play around with, if (and only if) it's dev friendly.

They have unity, blender, and unreal sdks available. Also a sdk for custom integrations.

https://lookingglassfactory.com/software

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by calciphus » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 3:45 PM UTC

boboche wrote: post #31

Why is HN spammed with looking glass auto stereoscopic (NOT holographic) spam since 2 weeks? Am I the only one annoyed by this?

Because they shipped to a bunch of backers of their kickstarter over they last two weeks and people are excited?

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by rwmj » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 4:50 PM UTC

tetrisgm wrote: post #44

rwmj wrote: post #38

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I get where you're coming from. Having said that my in-laws have an electronic photo frame that requires an actual monthly subscription (for mobile connectivity) which they have switched on permanently and seem to enjoy - we can send them new photos online. So I guess some people would love a 3D version of that.

What’s the frame? Asking because it could make a good NFT display

Pretty sure it's this one: https://www.au.com/mobile/charge/photoframe/photo-u2/ According to the notice on the page, it looks like they're dropping the CDMA service it relies on next year!

Re: Looking Glass Portrait – Holographic Display

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Post by tetrisgm » Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 5:45 PM UTC

rwmj wrote: post #49

tetrisgm wrote: post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What’s the frame? Asking because it could make a good NFT display

Pretty sure it's this one: https://www.au.com/mobile/charge/photoframe/photo-u2/ According to the notice on the page, it looks like they're dropping the CDMA service it relies on next year!

Oh sweet. Sorry if that’s nosy but is your family Japanese? Otherwise I’m surprised they could use this! Looks great