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The Heliodisplay is a free-space display developed by IO2 Technology that projects an image into mid-air using layers of air and micro-spheres, creating a two-dimensional image that appears to float. It works similar to rear projection but can appear three-dimensional with the right content. The display requires an oblique viewing angle to avoid looking directly into the projector's light source. It can also function as a touch screen when connected to a PC. The Heliodisplay was invented in 2001 and uses air and a series of metal plates to display images for several hours from a projector.

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Introduction

The Heliodisplay is a free-space display developed by IO2 Technology that projects an image into mid-air using layers of air and micro-spheres, creating a two-dimensional image that appears to float. It works similar to rear projection but can appear three-dimensional with the right content. The display requires an oblique viewing angle to avoid looking directly into the projector's light source. It can also function as a touch screen when connected to a PC. The Heliodisplay was invented in 2001 and uses air and a series of metal plates to display images for several hours from a projector.

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INTRODUCTION

The Heliodisplay is a free-space display developed by IO2 Technology. A projector is focused onto layers of air and micro-spheres 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 and can appear three-dimensional when using appropriate content. 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. Looking directly at the display, one would also be looking into the projector's light source. The necessity of an oblique viewing angle (to avoid looking into the projector's light source) may be a disadvantage. Heliodisplay can work as a free-space touch screen 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 air-based system is formed by a series of metal plates, and the original Heliodisplay could run for several hours although current models can operate continuously. 2008 model Heliodisplays use 80 ml to 120 ml of water per hour, depending on screen size and user settings; although the medium is primarily air. The Heliodisplay was invented by Mr. Dyner, who built it as a five-inch prototype in 2001 before patenting the free-space display technology, and founding IO2 Technology LLC to further develop the product.

Heliodisplay is part of a complete two-piece solution (base unit and projection unit). You can connect the Heliodisplay to any video output, or insert a CF (CompactFlash) card with AVI or JPEG files into the Heliodispay, and project any images or video in mid-air. Press the power button (eco-friendly, low power consumption 100watts, 280watts), connect the video source, and you will see images in air (some content is better than others). Interactive models such as the L90i are available that allow for touchscreen interactivity of the free-space video or image. No special programming is required as this works like a standard mouse driver.
The Heliodisplay is sold directly worldwide by IO2 Technology.

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