One crucial tool in the 3D video research field is a 3D video display or Light Field Display. One of the attractive light field displays is the one that can project slightly different images in slightly different directions. Therefore, the viewer can sense the depth without wearing special glasses. Such displays are “holographic” in their functionality. We have the expertise in our laboratory (LISA) to generate holographic images, however, we can only view them on computer screens. We would like to build a prototype for an electronic light field display. Our target light field display consists of several transparent Liquid Crystal Display layers (LCDs) stacked on in parallel, with a white back light behind all the LCD layers. Each layer of LCD emits a colour pattern. From a viewer perspective, the linear combination of the patterns of each layer forms an image which corresponds to its location (as with holograms). This research is a two-step process: firstly, we simulate the display given the existing tools; in a second phase, we prototype the hardware. By the end of the Master thesis, the prototyped display will be tested using 3D content captured on our lab using various capturing devices.

The ideal candidate for this Master thesis is driven and a problem solver. The student is eager to learn electronics and image processing on the spot. The student will be able to work in a dynamic team.

Prerequisites: programming experience (C++ and/or Python), familiarity with image processing is a plus.

Keywords: Image analysis, Electronic Circuits, Optics.

Promotor: Mehrdad TERATANI (mehrdad.teratani@ulb.be)

Support: Daniele Bonatto, Laurie Van Bogaert