NHK Proposes New 3D Broadcast Format: Transmits Dual Images at Higher Resolution (video)

Engadget.com reports that A technical arm of Japan’s national broadcaster, NHK Media Technology, is proposing a new Advanced Stereo 3D format for broadcasting high-quality 3D content. It would be able to transmit programming to both 3D-capable TVs and standard HD sets, all while holding hands with existing broadcast standards.

According to DigInfoNews, the new format is being submitted to the ARIB, which decides broadcasting standards. What’s different here is that NHK would be able to offer both images in full high-definition — independently transmitting both left and right images instead of side-by-side at a reduced resolution. The Japanese broadcaster has noted that Korean developers are working on similar tech and a compatible format between both projects could be very likely, and hopefully lay the groundwork for global take-up of the standard.