We propose a new method for implementing 3D/2D convertible feature in the projection-type integral imaging by using concave half mirror array. The concave half mirror array has the partially reflective characteristic to the incident light. And the reflected term is modulated by the concave mirror array structure, while the transmitted term is unaffected. With such unique characteristic, 3D/2D conversion or even the simultaneous display of 3D and 2D images is also possible. The prototype was fabricated by the aluminum coating and the polydimethylsiloxane molding process. We could experimentally verify the 3D/2D conversion and the display of 3D image on 2D background with the fabricated prototype.

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1. P. Benzie, J. Watson, P. Surman, I. Rakkolainen, K. Hopf, H. Urey, V. Sainov, and C. von Kopylow, “A survey of 3DTV displays: techniques and technologies,” IEEE Trans. Circ. Syst. Video Tech. 17(11), 1647–1658 (2007). [CrossRef]
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8. M. Kawakita, H. Sasaki, J. Arai, F. Okano, K. Suehiro, Y. Haino, M. Yoshimura, and M. Sato, “Geometric analysis of spatial distortion in projection-type integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 33(7), 684–686 (2008). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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10. Y. Jeong, S. Jung, J.-H. Park, and B. Lee, “Reflection-type integral imaging scheme for displaying three-dimensional images,” Opt. Lett. 27(9), 704–706 (2002). [CrossRef]
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12. J.-S. Jang and B. Javidi, “Three-dimensional projection integral imaging using micro-convex-mirror arrays,” Opt. Express 12(6), 1077–1083 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
13. M. Okui, J. Arai, Y. Nojiri, and F. Okano, “Optical screen for direct projection of integral imaging,” Appl. Opt. 45(36), 9132–9139 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
14. J.-H. Park, H.-R. Kim, Y. Kim, J. Kim, J. Hong, S.-D. Lee, and B. Lee, “Depth-enhanced three-dimensional-two-dimensional convertible display based on modified integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 29(23), 2734–2736 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
15. H. Choi, S.-W. Cho, J. Kim, and B. Lee, “A thin 3D-2D convertible integral imaging system using a pinhole array on a polarizer,” Opt. Express 14(12), 5183–5190 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
16. S.-W. Cho, J.-H. Park, Y. Kim, H. Choi, J. Kim, and B. Lee, “Convertible two-dimensional-three-dimensional display using an LED array based on modified integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 31(19), 2852–2854 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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18. J.-H. Jung, Y. Kim, Y. Kim, J. Kim, K. Hong, and B. Lee, “Integral imaging system using an electroluminescent film backlight for three-dimensional-two-dimensional convertibility and a curved structure,” Appl. Opt. 48(5), 998–1007 (2009). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
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Arai, J.
Benzie, P.
Cho, S.-W.
Choi, H.
Haino, Y.
Hong, J.
Hong, K.
Hopf, K.
Jang, J.-S.
Javidi, B.
Jeong, M.-O.
Jeong, Y.
Jung, J.-H.
Jung, S.
Kawakita, M.
Kim, H.-R.
Kim, J.
Kim, N.
Kim, Y.
Lee, B.
Lee, S.-D.
Lippmann, G.
Min, S.-W.
Nojiri, Y.
Okano, F.
Okui, M.
Park, J.-H.
Park, S. G.
Poon, T.-C.
Rakkolainen, I.
Sainov, V.
Sasaki, H.
Sato, M.
Suehiro, K.
Surman, P.
Urey, H.
von Kopylow, C.
Watson, J.
Yoshimura, M.

Acad. Sci., Paris, C. R.

• G. Lippmann, “La photographie integrale,” Acad. Sci., Paris, C. R. 146, 446–451 (1908).

Appl. Opt.

• J.-H. Park, K. Hong, and B. Lee, “Recent progress in three-dimensional information processing based on integral imaging,” Appl. Opt. 48(34), H77–H94 (2009). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• Y. Kim, S. G. Park, S.-W. Min, and B. Lee, “Integral imaging system using a dual-mode technique,” Appl. Opt. 48(34), H71–H76 (2009). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• M. Okui, J. Arai, Y. Nojiri, and F. Okano, “Optical screen for direct projection of integral imaging,” Appl. Opt. 45(36), 9132–9139 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• Y. Kim, J. Kim, Y. Kim, H. Choi, J.-H. Jung, and B. Lee, “Thin-type integral imaging method with an organic light emitting diode panel,” Appl. Opt. 47(27), 4927–4934 (2008). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• J.-H. Jung, Y. Kim, Y. Kim, J. Kim, K. Hong, and B. Lee, “Integral imaging system using an electroluminescent film backlight for three-dimensional-two-dimensional convertibility and a curved structure,” Appl. Opt. 48(5), 998–1007 (2009). [CrossRef] [PubMed]

IEEE Trans. Circ. Syst. Video Tech.

• P. Benzie, J. Watson, P. Surman, I. Rakkolainen, K. Hopf, H. Urey, V. Sainov, and C. von Kopylow, “A survey of 3DTV displays: techniques and technologies,” IEEE Trans. Circ. Syst. Video Tech. 17(11), 1647–1658 (2007). [CrossRef]

J. Opt. Soc. Korea

• M.-O. Jeong, N. Kim, and J.-H. Park, “Elemental image synthesis for integral imaging using phase-shifting digital holography,” J. Opt. Soc. Korea 12(4), 275–280 (2008). [CrossRef]
• T.-C. Poon, “Optical scanning holography - a review of recent progress,” J. Opt. Soc. Korea 13(4), 406–415 (2009). [CrossRef]

Opt. Express

• H. Choi, S.-W. Cho, J. Kim, and B. Lee, “A thin 3D-2D convertible integral imaging system using a pinhole array on a polarizer,” Opt. Express 14(12), 5183–5190 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• J.-S. Jang and B. Javidi, “Three-dimensional projection integral imaging using micro-convex-mirror arrays,” Opt. Express 12(6), 1077–1083 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]

Opt. Lett.

• M. Kawakita, H. Sasaki, J. Arai, F. Okano, K. Suehiro, Y. Haino, M. Yoshimura, and M. Sato, “Geometric analysis of spatial distortion in projection-type integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 33(7), 684–686 (2008). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• S.-W. Min, J. Kim, and B. Lee, “Wide-viewing projection-type integral imaging system with an embossed screen,” Opt. Lett. 29(20), 2420–2422 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• Y. Jeong, S. Jung, J.-H. Park, and B. Lee, “Reflection-type integral imaging scheme for displaying three-dimensional images,” Opt. Lett. 27(9), 704–706 (2002). [CrossRef]
• S.-W. Cho, J.-H. Park, Y. Kim, H. Choi, J. Kim, and B. Lee, “Convertible two-dimensional-three-dimensional display using an LED array based on modified integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 31(19), 2852–2854 (2006). [CrossRef] [PubMed]
• J.-H. Park, H.-R. Kim, Y. Kim, J. Kim, J. Hong, S.-D. Lee, and B. Lee, “Depth-enhanced three-dimensional-two-dimensional convertible display based on modified integral imaging,” Opt. Lett. 29(23), 2734–2736 (2004). [CrossRef] [PubMed]

Other

• J. Hong, Y. Kim, S. Park, S. Min, and B. Lee, “3-D/2-D convertible projection-type integral imaging system by use of half convex mirror array,” in Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Imaging, OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2010), paper JMA17.
• B. Lee, J.-H. Park, and S.-W. Min, Digital Holography and Three-Dimensional Display, T.-C. Poon, ed. (Springer US, 2006), Chap. 12.
• B. Javidi, and F. Okano, eds., Three Dimensional Television, Video, and Display Technology (Springer, 2002).

2009, Park, Appl. Opt.
2009, Poon, J. Opt. Soc. Korea
2009, Kim, Appl. Opt.
2009, Jung, Appl. Opt.
2008, Kim, Appl. Opt.
2008, Jeong, J. Opt. Soc. Korea
2008, Kawakita, Opt. Lett.
2007, Benzie, IEEE Trans. Circ. Syst. Video Tech.
2006, Okui, Appl. Opt.
2006, Choi, Opt. Express
2006, Cho, Opt. Lett.
2004, Park, Opt. Lett.
2004, Min, Opt. Lett.
2004, Jang, Opt. Express
2002, Jeong, Opt. Lett.
1908, Lippmann, Acad. Sci., Paris, C. R.

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