Abstract: An apparatus for displaying auto-multiscopic 3D images includes a parallax barrier; an image source layer with a first side facing the rear surface of the parallax barrier; and an electromechanical system facing the second side of the image source layer. The parallax barrier comprises an array of transparent spots. The image source layer comprises at least one clear spot and is configured to emit light away from the parallax barrier. The electromechanical system comprises one or more mirrors pivotably mounted and controllable to reflect light towards the at least one clear spot in the image source layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying and/or capturing auto-multiscopic 3D images includes a concave mirror array; a parallax barrier with an inner wall, an opaque outer wall and an array of first transparent spots or lines extending through the parallax barrier; and a membrane between the opaque outer wall and the concave mirror array. The membrane is capable of displaying an intrinsic image when illuminated, sensing an image projected onto it, displaying an image projected onto it, and/or emitting light. The membrane includes a second transparent spot or line atop each first transparent spot or line respectively. A light source may illuminate the membrane and/or project an image onto the membrane. The reflective concave surface also may be configured to permit some light to pass through it and when so configured a second transparent solid and/or an image sensor may be placed behind the concave mirror array.