The object
David Fattal led work on a thin glass or plastic Lightfield layer placed beneath an LCD to project multiple slightly different views. The manufactured display hardware produces glasses-free depth on phones, tablets and PCs while allowing a seamless return to ordinary 2D viewing.
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What David did
Led the team that created Leia's Lightfield display layer for switchable glasses-free 3D images.
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Why it matters
The EPO reports that the system was being adopted for Continental's advanced vehicle dashboards, alongside education and entertainment applications.
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Living-status check
The EPO's dated 16 May 2024 finalist announcement identifies Fattal and his team as active award finalists, positive evidence of living status in 2024.