Test and evaluation of displays for telemedicine applications

A joint exhibit was presented by the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory (USAARL) and Honeywell Inc. Honeywell Inc. currently is developing prototype head-mounted display systems under contract with the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA). These systems incorporate flat panel technologies such as liquid crystal and electroluminescence. Displays based on these technologies offer the advantages of reduced weight, size, and power requirements. However, these displays do not provide the same level of image quality as those in current use which are based on cathode-ray-tube (CRT) technology. For this reason, Honeywell Inc. has joined in a cooperative research and development agreement with the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory. USAARL has over two decades experience evaluating display performance and addressing issues associated with head-mounted display systems.