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Liquid Crystal Cholesterol
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First CRT Image
Using a CRT Boris Rosing displays a simple geometric shape from a video signal. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube>Source</a> -
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Fréedericksz Transition
Vsevolod Frederiks invents the electrically switch light valve, naming it the Fréedericksz transition. Source -
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Color Television
Peter Goldmark presents his color television to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Source -
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Plasma Screen
Donald Bitzer, H. Gene Slottow, and Robert Willson invent the fisrt (monochrome) plasma display. Sourece -
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Videoplace
Videoplace is created by Myron Krueger. Projects and cameras were used to interact with silhouettes and even people in other rooms. Source -
Aspen Movie Map
Created by MIT, a collection of images were taken driving down the road. These images were compiled into a database so a user could virtual move down the street and look at four different views. Source -
Casio TV-10
Casio releases the world's smallest television implementing an LCD screen. <a href="http://world.casio.com/corporate/history/chapter02/contents07/>Source</a> -
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ARQuake
An agumented reality game is created, modelled after the populat computer game Quake, by Wearable Computer Lab at the University of South Austrailia. Source -
Wii
The Wii is released bring motion control to video games creating a more interactive experience. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii>Source</a> -
Omni-Direction Treadmill
Treadmill is created that can move in any direction. This technology will allow a person to remain stationary but still walk around in a virtual environment. Source -
3D TV Returns
1920 by 1080 resolution 3d television goes on the market in Japan. Specialized glasses are required for the viewing. Source -
Solid Ultrasound
Japanese researches have developed a way of using motion tracking an focused ultrasound to simulate solid objects. Source -
5 Senses VR
Scientists from the University of York and the University fo Warwick create virtual reality headset with all 5 senses. Source -
Playstation Move
Sony releases its Playstaion move controllers which add motion control to the Playstaion console. Source -
Microsoft Kinect
Microsoft releases its Kinect system which allows the Xbox360 console to track multiple people and their movements. Source -
Kinect Virtual Reality
Robert Kooima puts together a 3D television and a kinect system to create a interactive 3D environment. Source -
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Mimic Sold Objects
An array of ultrasonic devices will be assemblyed to simulated touching of three dimensional objects. -
Touching 3D
3D television/projector will be used in conjuntion with ultrasound array to allow user to touch 3D objects. -
Full Virtual Reality
Using a omni direction treadmill, head mounted display, and ultrasonic array a tangible virtual environment will be created. -
Virtual World
At least 2 virtual interface machine will be connected allowing for multiple people to interact.
