"All-in-one" stereo separation solution (linear and circular polarization and Infitec) for optimal passive stereo viewing in various applications.

　　Creating a Virtual Reality Environment often involves budgetary considerations and various difficult technological decisions. For optimal return on investment, a VR room should be able to function as an auditorium for impressive stereoscopic demonstrations to a large audience, as well as to serve as a room for collaborative analysis and decision making for a limited number of specialists. By introducing its remote controlled “Stereo Switcher” on the Barco SIM6 Ultra and Barco SIM6 Ultra MM LCD projectors, Barco enables you to switch between linear and circular polarization and INFITEC stereo separation , thus adapting the stereo creating technology to your various application needs.

　　Professionals familiar with stereoscopic 3D applications know that there is no single stereo separation solution ideal for all applications.

　　For stereoscopic presentations to a large audience , linear polarization is the most cost-effective technology, as comfortably seated viewers focusing on the captivating three dimensional pictures usually do not tilt their heads, which could otherwise jeopardize the stereoscopic effect.

　　For collaborative analysis and decision making in automotive design and oil & gas exploration, researchers are interacting with the computer, constantly moving and tilting their head to better distinguish important details. Circular polarized projectors and passive stereo eyewear is recommended for these applications. This technology demands great precision and requires a tight match between the polarizing filters in the light path of the projectors and those in the glasses.

　　When stereoscopic depth and detail, completely free of ghosting, is of paramount importance , in some automotive and scientific research applications, for example, Barco INFITEC™ stereo viewing delivers optimal stereoscopic accuracy. Moreover this technology gives the user full freedom of motion as he is not limited by any polarization level. This technology does not require a non-depolarizing projection screen surface.

　　Thanks to the “Stereo Switcher” option on the BarcoRealitySIM 6 UltraLCD projector it is now possible to run different applications in a single VR room and switch by remote control between linear polarization, circular polarization and INFITEC. Sophisticated precision mechanics automatically insert the correct filter in the light path of the projected image inside the projector. Barco’s “Stereo Switcher” widens the scope of use of a virtual environment, thus considerably enhancing the return on investment. First orders for BarcoReality SIM 6 Ultra projectors with the stereo switcher have come from leading manufacturers in the automotive market.

　　INFITEC™ is a trademark from DaimlerChrysler Research, licenced to Barco.