Archive for the ‘3D Glasses’ Category

Apple’s High-Def 3D ‘iSpecs’ – Coming Soon

Apple has submitted a patent application that confirms they are venturing into the budding 3D world.

The plan is to launch a pair of 3D glasses that will provide high-definition 3D video to users on their little Apple product screens. iPhones, iPads, and iPads.

Already nicknamed “iSpecs” by Apple fans, will allow users to slot their Apple iPod or iPhone into it and then the headset uses presumably active shutter technology for 3D viewing.

The device is also mounted with an external camera and infrared sensor, the patent said, meaning that a live video stream of the view in front of the glasses could be automatically displayed if someone approached the wearer.

Xpand Universal 3DTV Glasses Coming This June

Ami Dror, Chief Strategy Officer for Xpand, says the company’s X101 glasses are used in most 3D theaters outside of America. These active glasses are designed to work with projectors that cycle at 144 frames per second using a “triple flash” technology where it cycles to each eye three times for a movie frame.

Xpand recently announced a deal with Mitsubishi with its X102 glasses, which use a technology called “DLP Link” that puts a tiny flash of white light into a black interstitial frame to control the shutters. This is called active shutter. This will work with 20 projectors using TI’s DLP technology, as well as DLP TVs.

The next set of glasses being released are called the X103 series, and they are designed to be universal active shutter glasses, which will be able to interpret the signals from all the major 3DTV sets – Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Sony, as well as the signals used in Nvidia 3D Vision glasses. The glasses to be in stores by June, and will come in 12 colors. Final pricing wasn’t set yet, but it will probably be in the $125 to $150 range.

Sony Active Shutter 3D TV Glasses – Prices!

Sony has released the official pricing on its active shutter 3D glasses as well as emitter, where both of them will go with the 3D-capable 2010 BRAVIA TV. Starting in June, the TDG-BR100 as well as the TDG-BR50 active shutter 3D glasses will retail for around $133 after conversion.

The 3D glasses are adjustable to help out those of us with glasses or huge heads.

As for the 3D infrared emitter, it will sell for $55. Although if you buy the BRAVIA LX900 series you are in luck as the TV already comes with the emitter integrated within.

Gunnar Unveils Slick 3D Glasses

One of many cool new 3D products unveiled at CES 2010, were these super cool looking 3D glasses from Gunnar Optiks, a San Diego-based maker of gaming glasses, as part of a new line of 3D glasses intended for gaming. The futuristic looking 3D glasses made the rounds and caught some second looks.

About a million times better than the freebie handouts you get at the theater, Gunnar has adorned these bad boys with custom-shaped, formed and cut lenses that provide distortion free optics. The price will be in the $190 dollar range. Hopefully they will release an entire line of 3D glasses when 3DTV catches on mainstream.

Samsung 3D LED TV Active Shutter Glasses

Amazon and a couple other retailers are selling Samsung 55-inch 3D LED HDTV television sets with a price tag of around $3,000. Naturally, the sets don’t come with 3D glasses, you’ll need to buy those separately in order to view the 3D content on the Samsung screen.

Samsung’s 3D active glasses (model SSG-2100AB) will cost $150 each. Not cheap, especially since you’ll likely need more than one pair.

The liquid crystal lenses in these Active Shutter glasses change from dark to light several hundreds of times per second while communicating wirelessly with the television set. The glasses will also be able to communicate with Samsung-branded Blu-ray players and a Home Theater in Box.

Where To Get Free 3D Glasses

I thought I’d do some research and find out where to get free 3D glasses for you. If you are looking to get free ones online, then there are a couple sites you can contact:

These guys seem to have the monopoly on free stuff, and from the looks of it can hook you up with a few pairs of those paper disposable 3D glasses.

These folks also have a huge selection of 3D glasses, and claim to be able to send you some for the cost of shipping and handling.

And for more options to get glasses sent to you from an online source, check out this site.

In the case of a situation where a network is airing a 3D broadcast, they generally make a deal with a big box chain store (like a grocery chain) in order to provide the glasses from their locations. When that happens, we will be posting the locations where free 3D glasses can be obtained, as situations arise.

Active Shutter 3D Technology

Sony and Panasonic have recently announced some cool new technology, called “active shutter” for producing the experience of 3D on high definition TVs. The first models are expected to be available in late 2009 or early 2010.

The original 3D experience of movies depended on the viewer wearing stereoscopic green and red glasses. Problem is, it strains the eyes. Another process for 3D uses a special screen and polarized glasses. In this system images for the left and right eye are rapidly alternated, and the glasses pick up the appropriate image for each eye.

Now Sony and Panasonic have introduced an “active shutter” technique for high definition plasma and LCD TVs. The viewer still has to wear polarized glasses, but in this system the glasses have LCD active shutters that are synchronized with signals from the TV. The shutters rapidly block the right and left eye views alternately so each eye receives the correct image.

Where to Get 3D Glasses for Super Bowl Commercials

As reported, at the Super Bowl 2009 you will be able to see two 3D commercials. DreamWorks’ Monsters vs. Aliens and PepsiCo’s SoBe Lifewater will be featured in 3D on Super Bowl Sunday.

The 3D glasses you need to see the 3D action are distributed for free at SoBe displays in super markets. The list of shops where you will be able to find the Super Bowl 3D glasses include: Safeway/Vons, K-Mart, Ralphs, Kroger, A&P, Frys, Supervalu, Food Lion, Pathmark, Coburn, Fairway, Fresh Brands, Hy Vee, Nash Finch, Dollar General and Winnie Dixie.

Target and Meijers will have the 3D glasses only on January 31st. 125 million pairs of 3D glasses will be distributed at 25,000 locations. If you still cannot get a pair you are supposed to be able to call 1-800-646-2904 in order to obtain a pair.

XpanD X103 3D Active-Shutter Glasses

XpanD, a designer and manufacturer of a range of consumer electronics 3D solutions, announced it showcased its X103 active-shutter glasses at the 2010 CES show in Las Vegas. With the X103 glasses, XpanD said anyone can experience 3D technology in virtually any environment.

According to the company, the X103 glasses are designed to work with 3D-ready LCD laptop and desktop monitors, LCD, DLP and plasma televisions. Virtually anything capable of playing 3D-encoded content at 120FPS will be compatible with the X103 glasses, making it possible for users to enjoy immersive 3D environments for video games, movies, TV and presentations.

XpanD active-shutter glasses utilize a specialized fast-switching liquid crystal cell, called the “pi-cell,” as a shutter to alternately block each eye. Through switching, optimal extinction ratios, and a wide viewing field, the XpanD active-shutter glasses offer a flicker-free 3D experience.

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