Subpixel-area based simulation for autostereoscopic displays with lenticular arrays

The design of autostereoscopic display devices is mainly based on the formation of different viewing zones respective to expected positions and interpupillary distances of observers. We developed a generic model approach for the description of light ray distributions through common kinds of optical image splitters. The calculation of viewing zones is based on our subpixel area model. As a novel feature, lenticular image splitters with different designs e.g. spherical or elliptical orientation were implemented. The optical simulation of these lenticular arrays was tested for a real single and multiview system. Based on our results the optimization of common autostereoscopic display designs by the fast simulation would be recommended.