Futuristic Holograms via Cell Phones
We’ve all watched the classic Star Wars hologram of Princess Leia, “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope.” The plus is that it no longer needs to be delivered by R2-D2 years in the future. With a little luck Hitachi plans to deliver holographic displays right in the palm of your hand. This 3D technology is based on stereoscopy and a lot of highly reflective mirrors.
It’s by no means a new type of illusion. The technology is based on techniques that go back as far as the origins of 3D. It does, however, make for an ultra portable crisp moving image. 
The device now weighs 2.2 pounds and they plan to use it as an educational tool, showing pieces of art in full detail. Hitachi unveiled the technology at Siggraph 2007 in San Diego.
The electronics firm’s goal is to apply the technology to cell phones. With the correct compression settings users will be able to send holographic videos via MMS or the Internet. This should bring a whole new definition to Paris Hilton’s phone getting hacked.
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BigMike said
am August 28 2007 @ 1:08 pm
How long do you think it will take before somebody is watchin porn on it? This would be awesome with many teaching/medical applications. BigMike
Jerad Kaliher said
am August 28 2007 @ 2:04 pm
@BigMike, I would bet money that the researchers at Hitachi have already projected porn on it by now.
Zath said
am January 8 2008 @ 10:39 am
Well technology is normally driven by military or porn application so I wouldn’t be surprised!