DDD chip makes all your old 2D video 3D automatically
By Richard Lawler 
posted Dec 27th 2008 8:06AM
posted Dec 27th 2008 8:06AM
Add another to the CES must-see list, as DDD TriDef and Altera have teamed up to create automatic 2D-to-3D converting processors. Slated to run demos on a 46-inch Hyundai IT 3D LCD , the opportunity for plug and play 3D could make for an easy transition, just like the jump to HD (ha!) While you collectively shudder from horrible memories of the old days of high definition, we'll ponder whether this is the same sterescopic 3D chip Samsung is testing with an eye towards a late '09 release. Considering their long track record with DDD finding this hardware a home next to your MediaLive Digital Media Adapter doesn't seem to be entirely unreasonable speculation.
How in the world do you convert 2d to 3d without having horrible results? There's no way a chip can be smart enough to decide how near or far each pixel is in an image, at least not with today's technology.
the same technology have been demonstrated more than 10 years ago with pretty good results by C3D. They used Jurassic Park LaserDisc hooked up to a C3D standalone unit and played back using regular TV.
It's not and never be perfect... but it's pretty impressive nevertheless.
Do I hear the dust coming of all the old 80's porn?