Delta Air Lines is testing out a new technology called parallel reality to get their customers the information they need to get to their gate. Parallel reality is much like augmented reality, but what is present to one person is going to be different to the next person. Augmented reality is when you use a device like a phone or tablet to view the world around with animations or images that are not there in real life.
In the Detroit airport the Parallel Reality display is available for travelers to scan their ticket and view the flight information that pertains to them on a digital screen. This works through location and motion sensors. Up to 100 people can enter the space and see only the information that applies to them. The way the display works has to do with "multiview pixels" that show up differently depending on your location in the room. These pixels can be viewed from thousands and even millions of directions and be any color for each of these directions. Additionally, those who choose to use facial recognition in combination with the location sensors can have an even more seamless experience in the Parallel Reality display and throughout the airport.
This experience is optional but can be a fun way to gather the information you need to get to your next flight. Check out the video below to see the technology in action.
