Abstract: This invention provides a low cost method of enhancing a TV or projector which uses a Spatial Light Modulator and Color Wheel, to make a Stereoscopic TV or projector, by using polarizing material added to the color wheel, and using the synchronization of the color segments of the color wheel to synchronize the sequence of “left-eye” and “right-eye” views of the stereoscopic display. By using passive polarizing material (linear and/or circular polarization) on the color wheel, passive polarizing eyewear may also be used. Because a typical color wheel rotates a multiple of the video frame rate, a flicker-free stereoscopic display is realized.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of combining two standard video streams, into one standard video stream, in such a way that it can be encoded efficiently, and that it can enhance the TV viewing experience by presenting Stereoscopic 3D imagery, dual-view display capability, panoramic viewing, and user interactive “pan-and-scan”. The video standards for High Definition Video are used, which are governed by the ATSC and SMPTE standards bodies. Having a dual stream of standard video, which occupies now a single stream of standard video, provides a means to use the standard installed base of equipment for recording, transmission, playback and display.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of combining two standard video streams, into one standard video stream, in such a way that it can be encoded efficiently, and that it can enhance the TV viewing experience by presenting Stereoscopic 3D imagery, dual-view display capability, panoramic viewing, and user interactive “pan-and-scan”. The video standards for High Definition Video are used, which are governed by the ATSC and SMPTE standards bodies. Having a dual stream of standard video, which occupies now a single stream of standard video, provides a means to use the standard installed base of equipment for recording, transmission, playback and display.