Pixel-rich VR display eliminates the “screen door” effectNovember 25, 2016 - 15:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The problem with using smartphones to power VR headsets is simply that their screens weren't made for displaying virtual reality. Smartphone displays, although often high-resolution, just don't have the refresh rate that VR demands, leading to "screen-door effect," where you can make out the lines between pixels. In a bid to reduce that pesky effect that plagues so many headsets, screen manufacturer Japan Display (JDI) has been working on cramming more pixels into every inch, resulting in its brand new VR-tailored screens. The company, which is a joint venture between Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi, is currently developing a 3.42-inch screen, 1,440 x 1,700 screen, packing in a whopping 651 pixels-per-inch, Engadget said. But a higher pixel count alone isn't enough; so the new display also has a 90 Hz refresh rate and very fast response times of between 3ms-6ms that will considerably reduce motion blur. Seeing the difference additional pixels can make, the company has confirmed that it's also working on a screen that will support 800 pixels per inch. Where exactly JD's new display and its 800 PPI successor will fit into the VR market is unclear. The HTC Vive, Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR all have 90Hz (or higher) displays already, so the real development here is in pixel density -- all three have much lower density displays. JD will either need to prove this tech works across a larger screen size (to make it suitable for smartphones), or put a lot of work into persuading headset makers to switch technologies for the next generation of VR headsets, Engadget said. Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020." Partner news Most popular in the section | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |