Holographic Technology

Presentation by: Marissa Stanley

Background

• “Pepper’s Ghost” • Tupac Performance • London Olympics• Superbowl• Whats next?

Technology

zSpace System

• Natural 3D Experience

• Transforms PCs into holographic platform

• Direct Interaction• Currently On

Market• Accessories

Required

Showbox Personal

• Handheld• Same size as iPad• Released June

2013• Line of

Holographic products

• Theatres, mannequins, concierge

• Other Showbox Products

Comparison

Product Name

Price On/Off Market

Accessories Required

Size User Interface

zSpace System

$3,995 On Yes 34x21 in Glasses, Projection

Showbox Personal

Not Yet Released

June 2013 No 9.50x7.31 in Projection Only

Advantages

• Enhance business world

• Allow communication “face-to-face” from around the globe

• Medical & Architectural advances

Disadvantages

• Loss of personal communication

• Societal dependency

• Expensive• Technology

Overload

The End

References

• Bonsor, Kevin. "How Holographic Environments Will Work." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

• Hockenson, Lauren. "Mashable." Mashable. N.p., 21 Feb. 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

• "ShowBox Personal™ » Rose and Thistle Media." ShowBox Personal™ » Rose and Thistle Media. Rose and Thistle Media, Inc., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

• Suddath, Claire. "How Tupac Became a Hologram." Bloomberg Businessweek. N.p., 16 Apr. 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

• Wilson, Tracy V. "How Holograms Work." HowStuffWorks. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.

• "The ZSpace System." ZSpace. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2013.