Barco introduces 3D in video walls

Barco has drawn upon its leadership in control room visualization solutions and 3D stereo to develop a new range of LED video wall modules. This OLS series combines the benefits of the award-winning OL series rear-projection video wall cubes with vivid 3D stereo. As such, this new range offers a flexible, cost-effective and scalable solution for video walls that need to show stereoscopic images.

The OLS series expands the OL series’ applicability with a wide range of extra possibilities and target markets. For the oil & gas sector, for example, 3D functionality is very useful for displaying explorations of underground fields; and in simulation, OLS is a compact, cost-effective alternative for existing high-end multi-projector systems.

The 3D-capable OLS series has a standard 16:9 aspect ratio and full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, and is available in 50" and 70" versions. Active shutter glasses, synchronized by an IR emitter, filter the left and right eye images to create smooth, artifact-free stereoscopic effects. Further advantages are that the 3D impression works at any head position, the full color spectrum is available, imaging is color-neutral, and there is no ghosting.

The benefits of Barco's LED video walls include 5 years of worry-free operation in 24/7 mode, optimized image quality, Sense⁶ auto-calibration, and minimal installation and maintenance efforts. A narrow footprint - less than 450 mm for the 50" version - makes the OLS suitable for use in smaller rooms. An optional  front-access version (the OLSF), allows all service to be performed from the front, eliminating the need for a rear maintenance area and thus reducing the space required even further.