Abstract

This work contains two key contributions to the development of 3D displays. First a successful exploratory human trial research study. By comparing multiple real displays in human trials, the factors of ease of use, time, and accuracy were able to be examined in a general setting, instead of isolated to only a specific type of 3D display. These human tests showed that 3D displays in general offer better ease of use and accuracy compared to 2D displays when showing 3D media. This differs from previous studies where only a single display was examined or theoretical papers discussing factors on paper. After proving the validity and merit of 3D displays, the scope is narrowed to a single display - the volumetric display. The second bulk of work resulted in improvements to volumetric displays through iterative design and testing of 3D display apparatus. Testing reveals better materials to be use in image creation in terms of reliability, and leads to a more cost effective and smaller display. The creation of both large and small scale test apparatuses leads to further improvements in reliability through mass testing.

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College and Department

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering

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