Analyst: 3DTV Interest, Growth Both Increasing

From DailyTech: The consumer industry has continued a shift towards 3DTV development as manufacturers and consumers both look forward to the technology, with a drastic increase of 3D-related patents, according to Reuters.

Over the past five years, the number of 3D patents increased 69%, as 2008 saw at least 1,000 unique 3DTV patents filed. Furthermore, 3D patents related to cinema also increased 49%, with companies working to create projection systems, 3D glasses, and similar accessories necessary.

In the future, expect to see even more 3D-related patents filed as manufacturers continue their push to promote the format to consumers over the next five years, analysts predict.

3DTVs aren't necessarily new to the consumer industry, but this marks the first true industry-wide push for 3DTV use. Sony, Philips and several other TV manufacturers have shown a great interest in 3D, with the rest of the companies and broadcasters slowly catching up. Sony predicts by March 2013 that half of all TVs the company ships will be 3DTVs

There are several issues the industry faces trying to convince consumers to test 3D, including the idea that consumers want the format, but are hesitant to pay even more for the technology. Another problem is that many 3DTVs -- and movie theaters showing 3D movies -- force viewers to wear custom glasses, though it appears many consumers don't like wearing them.

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