Advanced scalable multi-projector curved 3D display

我们建议创建和评估多投影仪曲面3D(C3D)显示器的技术，这些技术是交互的、高分辨率的、多人的、3D透视校正的和立体的。该方法基于鱼缸虚拟现实(FTVR)，在高分辨率桌面显示器上使用立体声和头部耦合的虚拟现实。然而，我们的新型FTVR显示技术使用球体和立方体等几何形状来创建包含的虚拟现实体积。我们独特的方法将允许一个以上的人通过多点触控输入，从不同的角度操纵显示器来查看和控制3D场景。我们已经创建了一个球面显示器原型，我们将根据我们的支持合作伙伴B-CON Engineering的战略方向，将其扩展到许多有针对性的技术领域。我们建议探索C3D显示的三个主要挑战：1.在曲面上创建无缝的多投影和多触摸输入；2.提供包括多观看者、立体提示和交互技术的3D渲染；3.创建相关技术来支持复杂环境中的两个主要应用：3D电话会议和3D可视化。B-Con Engineering正在为硬件和软件需求提供现金和实物捐助，包括C3D显示器的光学系统专业知识。我们将建造C3D显示器原型，以推动技术进步，评估其有效性，并展示针对B-CON市场的应用。我们的合作伙伴、合作者和学生将共同受益于该项目，为新的C3D技术奠定基础，为通信、计算机辅助设计和数据可视化领域的新应用打开大门，为加拿大经济做出贡献。

We propose to create and evaluate techniques for multi-projector Curved 3D (C3D) displays that are interactive, high-resolution, multi-person, 3D perspective-corrected, and stereoscopic. The approach is based on fish tank virtual reality (FTVR) that uses stereo and head-coupled virtual reality on high-resolution desktop displays. However, our new class of FTVR display technology uses geometric shapes such as spheres and cubes, to create a contained virtual reality volume. Our distinct approach will allow the display to be manipulated for viewing and controlling a 3D scene from different perspectives by more than one person and through multi-touch input. We have created a spherical display prototype, which we will extend in a number of targeted technical areas based on the strategic directions of our supporting partner, B-Con Engineering. We propose to explore three primary challenges for C3D displays: 1. Creation of seamless multi-projection and multi-touch input on curved surfaces, 2. Provide 3D rendering including multi-viewer, stereo cues, and interaction techniques 3. Create associated technology to support two primary applications 3D teleconferencing and 3D visualization in complex environments. B-Con Engineering is providing cash and in-kind contributions toward both the hardware and software requirements including optical systems expertise for C3D displays. We will construct prototype C3D displays to advance the technology, evaluate its effectiveness, and demonstrate applications targeting B-Con's market. Together, our partner, collaborators, and students will benefit through this project by establishing the foundations of a new C3D technology to open the door for new applications in communications, computer-aided design, and data visualization to contribute to the Canadian economy.