Sharp develops dual view LCD

[Steve]

Imagine an LCD panel capable of displaying one image from one angle, while simultaneously displaying another image at a different angle. That's exactly what Sharp has developed.

3-D screens work by separating images so the left and right eye see slightly different images. The new LCD does much the same thing but the direction in which the two images are sent is wider and means that, for example, a car navigation display can show a map when viewed from the driver's seat and a TV show when viewed from the passenger seat.

[PC World]

Alas, there's no word on what this panel technology will be used in yet, but it could save a lot of living room arguments in the future.

[nichomach]

The thought occurs that it'll make viewing pr0n^H^H^H^H...errr...research materials at work a lot easier...

[Dougal]

The most obvious placement for these is outdoor billboards. You already have the pyramid style dual view ones on the continent.

This one would be easier to set up and cheaper in the long run probably.