KDDI prototype viewpoint turns 2D video in interactive 3D

KDDI is a japanese telecoms operator offering mobile cellular services, ISP networking and such. What KDDI did not offer, up until now, was innovating IT ideas. Which is precisely what they are displaying at the CEATEC 2010 Exhibition in Japan.

Their idea comes in the form of a 2D to 3D converter. This technology allows for 2D clips to be rendered 3D. By 3D, we do not mean stereoscopic 3D – the out-to-get-you impression you get when watching Avatar – but actual 3D video rendering, like in a video game. WHat’s impressive about KDDI’s technology is that its so easy to use and implement, it can be used on live streaming videos.

KDDI 2D to 3D technology - via ubergizmo

Practically, using KDDI’s technology, you can stream video from multiple cameras located at different viewpoints, and the program jumbles all that together and spews out a 3D rendering where you can rotate your camera and see the action. Next time the World Championship of any sport is on TV, imagine what it would be like if all those different cameras were streaming to your computer, and your computer would be allowing you to be right there with the players, live, circling your viewpoint around them.