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Key Development Milestones: Looking Glass Factory, Leia do NOT make LFD. They make quasi-LFD
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Types of Light Field Displays: Looking Glass Factory, Leia do NOT make LFD. They make quasi-LFD
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== Types of Light Field Displays ==
== Types of Light Field Displays ==
* '''Near-Eye Light Field Displays:''' Integrated into VR/AR [[Head-mounted display|HMDs]]. Primarily focused on solving the VAC for comfortable, realistic close-up interactions.<ref name="CrealWebsite"/><ref name="Lanman2020NearEyeCourse"/> Examples include research prototypes from NVIDIA<ref name="NvidiaNELD"/> and academic groups,<ref name="Huang2015Stereoscope">Huang, F. C., Chen, K., & Wetzstein, G. (2015). The light field stereoscope: immersive computer graphics via factored near-eye light field displays with focus cues. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 34(4), Article 60. doi:10.1145/2766943</ref> and commercial modules from companies like [[CREAL]].<ref name="CrealRoadToVR"/> Often utilize MLAs, stacked LCDs, or waveguide/diffractive approaches.<ref name="Lanman2020NearEyeCourse"/><ref name="CrealRoadToVR"/>
* '''Near-Eye Light Field Displays:''' Integrated into VR/AR [[Head-mounted display|HMDs]]. Primarily focused on solving the VAC for comfortable, realistic close-up interactions.<ref name="CrealWebsite"/><ref name="Lanman2020NearEyeCourse"/> Examples include research prototypes from NVIDIA<ref name="NvidiaNELD"/> and academic groups,<ref name="Huang2015Stereoscope">Huang, F. C., Chen, K., & Wetzstein, G. (2015). The light field stereoscope: immersive computer graphics via factored near-eye light field displays with focus cues. ACM Transactions on Graphics, 34(4), Article 60. doi:10.1145/2766943</ref> and commercial modules from companies like [[CREAL]].<ref name="CrealRoadToVR"/> Often utilize MLAs, stacked LCDs, or waveguide/diffractive approaches.<ref name="Lanman2020NearEyeCourse"/><ref name="CrealRoadToVR"/>
* '''Tabletop/Desktop Displays:''' Provide glasses-free 3D for individual or small group viewing. Used for professional visualization, gaming, communication, and content creation.<ref name="LookingGlass27"/><ref name="LeiaVerge"/> [[Looking Glass Factory]] is a key player here, offering various sizes like the Looking Glass Portrait and the larger Looking Glass 27".<ref name="LookingGlass27"/><ref name="LookingGlassSoftware">Looking Glass Factory. Software Overview. Retrieved from https://lookingglassfactory.com/software</ref> [[Leia Inc.]] also targets this market with monitor and mobile displays.<ref name="LeiaVerge"/> Typically use MLA or barrier technology.
* '''Large Format / Tiled Displays:''' Aimed at creating large-scale, immersive "holographic" experiences without glasses for public venues, command centers, or collaborative environments.<ref name="ForbesLightField"/><ref name="LightFieldLabSolidLightPR">
* '''Large Format / Tiled Displays:''' Aimed at creating large-scale, immersive "holographic" experiences without glasses for public venues, command centers, or collaborative environments.<ref name="ForbesLightField"/><ref name="LightFieldLabSolidLightPR">
Light Field Lab Press Release (2021, Oct 7). *Light Field Lab Unveils SolidLight™ – The Highest Resolution Holographic Display Platform Ever Designed.*   
Light Field Lab Press Release (2021, Oct 7). *Light Field Lab Unveils SolidLight™ – The Highest Resolution Holographic Display Platform Ever Designed.*   
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https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/spatial-reality-displays/elf-sr2 (accessed 3 May 2025).
https://pro.sony/ue_US/products/spatial-reality-displays/elf-sr2 (accessed 3 May 2025).
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== Comparison with Other 3D Display Technologies ==
== Comparison with Other 3D Display Technologies ==
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