How It Works

Our ability to see stereo-vision comes from each of our eyes seeing a slightly different view of the world. Our brain integrates these two images into one three-dimensional picture.

CrystalEyes 2 technology recreates the way we naturally see depth. CrystalEyes 2 eyewear links state-of-the-art liquid crystal shutters and an infrared emitter. The eyewear, using the fastest switching technology available, shutters 60 times per eye per second in synchronization with alternating left- and right-eye views presented on the display. As a result, each eye sees the image with a unique perspective. The mind then fuses the two perspectives into one high-resolution, full-color, flicker-free stereo image.
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CrystalEyes 2 System Components
For a Stereo-ready computer
CrystalEyes2 (1 pair of Stereo eyewear)
Emitter

CrystalEyes 2 Emitters Support The Following Platforms
WORKSTATIONS
DEC, Digital Equipment Corp. (EDEC)
IBM, International Business Machines (EIBM)
HP, Hewlett Packard (EHP)
Kubota (EKUBOTA)
SGI, Silicon Graphics Inc. (ESGI)
SUN, Sun Microsystems (ESUN)

PERSONAL COMPUTERS
IBM PC or 100% compatible (EPC)
Macintosh
FOR A NON-STEREO-READY COMPUTER
(Requires a Stereo Monitor and the following)
CrystalEyes 2 (1 pair of Stereo eyewear)
Emitter (includes cables)
Graphics Display Controller (GDC-3)
CrystalEyes 2 Specifications
CrystalEyes 2 (CE-2)
Lenses:Golden LCS
(liquid crystal shutters)
Transmittance:32% typical
Dynamic Range:1000:1 minimum of occlusion
(exceeds available
display phosphors)
Close Time:0.2 milliseconds (typical)
Open Time:2.8 milliseconds (typical)
Field Rate:From 61 to 160 fields
per second
Batteries:Two 3V lithium/manganese
dioxide CR2032 or equivalent
Operational Life:>160 hours of continuous
operation (typical)
Weight:3.3 oz. (93 grams)
Shutdown Mode:Power turns off when folding
temples are closed
Emitter
Inputs:DB-9 power and sync;
BNC - sync
Infrared Dispersion:170-degree dispersion cone
Standard:11-foot radius on HI,
5-foot radius on LO (typical)
Long-range:19-foot radius on HI,
8-foot radius on LO (typical)
Power:12 Volts DC
Standard: 40 milliamps max
Long-range: 80 milliamps max
Size:3.0" x 4.5" x 1.0"
Weight:5 oz. (135 grams)(approximate)

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