Universal 3D Glasses

We last visited the topic of universal active 3D glasses technology with our XPAND X103 review. With the introduction of the Full HD 3D Glasses standard in 2012 stereoscopic 3D products, the display and eyewear industry have matured away from the mish-mash of proprietary communication mechanisms. Standard-compliant products can utilize radio frequency (RF) and/or infrared (IR) for the communication link between displays and glasses. In theory, any vendor’s glasses complying with the standard will work with any standard-compliant display (so long as each product has the same logo, e.g. “Full HD 3D RF” or “Full HD 3D IR”).

XPAND has been a key player involved in the Full HD 3D Glasses initiative so we’re expecting great performance from their newest YOUniversal Electronic 3D Eyewear--especially considering that XPAND operates the testing center for products seeking certification. XPAND’s YOUniversal 3D eyewear seeks to improve upon their X103 offering by offering compatibility with the new Full HD 3D Glasses standard, several new fit and finish options, a rechargeable Li-ion battery, and software to allow for firmware updates and user customization. The primary selling point of XPAND’s solution is that the glasses are compatible with every major active shutter 3D display instead of operating with only a single vendor’s display technology.