Samsung showcases Project Beyond 360-degree 3D camera

It uses stereoscopic interleaved capture and
3D-aware stitching technology to capture the scene
just like the human eye.

At its annual developer conference, electronics giant Samsung unveiled Project Beyond, a 360degree camera that can shoot in 3D. The company intends to offer omni-view 3D videos to users of its Gear VR device to offer a realistic virtual reality experience.

"With Project Beyond, the Gear VR will become a gateway to an ever-increasing pool of content that allows users to instantly teleport to places and events they always wanted to see. It frees the users of Gear VR from the limitations and rigours of physical travel, while providing a realistic experience that brings the nuances of an environment to the comfort of the living room," mentioned the company.

The company informs that it uses stereoscopic interleaved capture and 3D-aware stitching technology to capture the scene just like the human eye. The Beyond device can stream real time events, as well as store the data for future viewing

Samsung says the device it showcased is just the first operational version, and 'just a taste of what the final system it is working on will be capable of.'

According to Samsung, the content generated from Project Beyond will be available to all Gear VR users although the camera will not be available for sale immediately.

Besides Project Beyond, Samsung also showcased Flow, a platform that offers capabilities similar to Apple's Continuity. Users can seamlessly move between devices continuing or transferring tasks, and get notifications. The company also showcased the second iteration of its Sambaed health tracker with improved sensor capabilities and algorithm accuracy.






















Source +Times of India Technology