Integral imaging system using an electroluminescent film backlight for three-dimensional-two-dimensional convertibility and a curved structure

• DOI: 10.1364/ao.48.000998
• Publication Date: 2009-02-05T15:36:19Z
• Authors: Jae-Hyun Jung; Yunhee Kim; Youngmin Kim; Joohwan Kim; Keehoon Hong; Byoungho Lee
• Keywords: Backlight; Integral Imaging; Pinhole (optics); Viewing angle; Reflector (photography); Collimated light; Point spread function

We propose a thin and compact integral imaging system using electroluminescent (EL) films as backlight. EL film has the advantage that it can operate continuously even when is cut or punctured. Using this characteristic, we generate an array of pinholes on to form point light-source for reconstructing three-dimensional (3D) images based imaging. The pinhole attached another they are electrically controlled surface light source; hence, converts between 3D two-dimensional (2D) modes. Taking flexibility films, also flexible 3D/2D convertible with wide viewing angle curved film. explain principle proposed methods present experimental results.