Conventional 3D displays typically require special glasses or head-mounted displays that function to channel different images to each eye to create the illusion of depth. Although this technology offers a more immersive visual experience, the need for additional equipment often limits the user's freedom of movement.
Samsung is now introducing the Odyssey 3D (model G90XF), a gaming monitor that no longer requires 3D glasses. This allows users to enjoy clearer, more realistic and immersive three-dimensional images directly without interruption. This technology provides a more natural visual experience and allows for smoother viewing without the need for additional equipment. However, what is the technology that underlies this glasses-free 3D display?
Technology Behind 3D Display
Samsung Odyssey 3D combines three main technologies that allow users to enjoy 3D images without any additional equipment. The first technology is eye tracking, where a built-in stereo camera is used to track human eye movements in real time, including when they are wearing glasses. This ensures that the image displayed is always consistent with the user's point of view.
As someone who wears glasses every day, I find this technology very useful as it allows me to enjoy content clearly. Its effectiveness was also proven when I had the opportunity to try it myself at a recent Bangkok seminar, where the viewing experience provided truly met expectations.
In addition, gaze mapping works by analyzing the user's eye position and calculating the exact pixels for each eye. As a result, the displayed images are perfectly aligned, creating a more natural and immersive visual experience.
The third technology is the lenticular lens, which uses light refraction techniques to send different images to the eyes. The result is a realistic depth effect that creates a more immersive viewing experience. With the combination of these three technologies, the Samsung Odyssey 3D offers a sophisticated visual experience with a level of clarity and depth that changes the way users enjoy 3D content.
Technology Applications in Daily Life
In video games, this technology makes every movement and atmosphere more real, thus providing a more immersive experience for users. For example, in the action game The First Berserker: Khazan, the characters and environments look more alive, aiming to make the gaming experience more fun and realistic.
I also had the opportunity to try it out during the seminar, and saw how the character and the sparks in 3D form gave a more immersive visual effect. In addition, watching nature documentaries has now become more interactive, as the objects displayed seem to be right in front of the viewer's eyes.
AI 3D Video Conversion technology also allows regular video content to be converted into a more vivid and interesting 3D display. For example, in underwater documentaries, this technology makes fish and coral reefs appear to be right in front of the viewer, making the viewing experience more interesting and helping to better understand the content. This technological advancement not only makes entertainment more immersive but also enhances the learning experience.
To make the experience more interesting, various additional technologies are introduced to improve user comfort in games and entertainment. With a refresh rate of 165Hz and a response time of 1ms, games become smoother without interruption, allowing for more precise control and more responsive actions.
This technology not only improves the gaming and entertainment experience but also provides benefits in daily life. For example, a 165Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time are very useful in gaming as they ensure smooth movement without visual distortion. This makes the gaming experience more realistic, and provides more precise control and faster response.
AMD FreeSync Premium helps eliminate distortions such as screen tearing, making games smoother, and video viewing and editing more stable. This technology not only improves the gaming experience but also provides benefits when watching movies or editing videos. For users who often deal with digital content, this technology ensures a clearer and more professional-quality display. With a more stable display, they can work more efficiently and enjoy viewing with an immersive visual experience.
Spatial Audio with built-in speakers can make the sound clearer whether playing games, watching, or listening to music. Edge lighting with LEDs that change according to the display also makes the atmosphere more interesting. When playing games or watching movies, the changing color of the light helps create a dramatic effect and makes the experience more immersive. This combination of technologies not only makes games and entertainment smoother and more fun, but also provides benefits in daily life.
Conclusion
Samsung Odyssey 3D is not just an ordinary technology, but an innovation that changes the way users enjoy games and entertainment. With a 3D experience without the need for additional equipment, the use becomes more real and immersive. This technology brings a major change in visual display, as well as opens up opportunities for more enjoyable digital entertainment.