What Is Heliodisplay

The Heliodisplay is a free-space display developed by IO2 Technology. The Heliodisplay was invented by Chad Dyner, who built it as a five-inch prototype in his apartment before patenting the free-space display technology, and founding IO2 Technology LLC to further develop the product A projector is focused onto a layer of mist in mid-air, resulting in a two-dimensional display that appears to float. This is similar in principle to the cinematic technique of rear projection. As dark areas of the image may appear invisible, the image may be more realistic than on a projection screen, although it is still not volumetric. The Heliodisplay transforms water into a unique screen of fine vapour, suspended in mid-air to create a nearly invisible screen into which any image can be projected. The display can create a true 3D hologram effect when the right content is used. The images here are holographic although they are free-space, images are captured onto a nearly invisible plane of transformed air by employing a rear projection system. The audience see a floating mid-air image or video. They are actually two- dimensional but appear 3D since there is no physical depth reference. Heliodisplay projections are suspended in thin air, so you will notice some waviness to the screen stability and the intensity and clarity of the image is subject to ambient light conditions and optimisation of display settings. Heliodisplay uses a standard monitor VGA connection; for TV or DVD viewing, it connects using a standard video cable. It requires a standard power outlet and a video source and is is compatible with most video sources currently available.It can be concealed from sight and thereby creating an unobtrusive display. contrast becomes paramount for optimal viewing , as it has to compete with its surroundings. Dark background emphasizes the contrast of the image and is highly encouraged when designing a location to view the display. Heliodisplay can work as a free-space touchscreen when connected to a PC by a USB cable. A PC sees the Heliodisplay as a pointing device, like a mouse. With the supplied software installed, one can use a finger, pen, or another object as cursor control and navigate or interact with simple content. the Heliodisplay could run for several hours on one liter water which helps in developing The mist which is formed by a series of metal plates.