# Stereo display

> display device

**Wikidata**: [Q1191960](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1191960)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_display)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/stereo-display

## Summary
Stereo display is a type of visual output device designed to present information in three-dimensional form. It falls under the broader class of display devices and enables more immersive visual experiences compared to standard 2D screens.

## Key Facts
- Stereo display is a subclass of the display device class, an output device for visual information presentation.
- It is also known by multiple aliases including 3D-Display, Stereoprojektion, Raumbildprojektion, 3D-Projektor, 立体ディスプレイ, IP方式テレビ, 3Dディスプレイ, 3D顯示, Трёхмерный дисплей, and Трехмерный монитор.
- Its Freebase ID is `/m/03snzg`, referenced from Wikidata entity Q15241310.
- It has a sitelink count of 11 across Wikimedia projects.
- Its Wikipedia title is "3D display".
- It is available in 11 Wikipedia languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, and Russian.
- Its Wikidata description is "display device".
- Its Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued) is 1223959.

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of a stereo display?
A: A stereo display is a visual output device designed to present information in a three-dimensional form, creating an immersive viewing experience.

### Q: How does a stereo display differ from a standard display device?
A: A stereo display specifically presents information in three dimensions (3D), whereas standard display devices primarily present information in two dimensions (2D).

### Q: What are some common terms used for stereo displays?
A: Common aliases for stereo display include 3D-Display, Stereoprojektion, Raumbildprojektion, 3D-Projektor, and 3Dディスプレイ.

### Q: In how many languages is information about stereo displays available on Wikipedia?
A: Information about stereo displays (3D display) is available in 11 languages on Wikipedia, including English, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Russian.

## Why It Matters
Stereo display technology is significant because it fundamentally changes how visual information is presented and perceived. By enabling the presentation of images and data in three dimensions, it provides a more natural, immersive, and informative experience compared to traditional two-dimensional displays. This solves the problem of conveying spatial relationships, depth, and complex visual data more effectively, which is crucial in fields like scientific visualization, medical imaging, engineering design, entertainment (like 3D movies and gaming), and augmented/virtual reality systems. It enhances user understanding and engagement by representing the world more realistically.

## Notable For
- Being explicitly classified under the "display device" class.
- Having a distinct Freebase ID (`/m/03snzg`) and a discontinued Microsoft Academic ID (1223959).
- Being referenced by Wikidata entity Q15241310.
- Having 11 Wikimedia project sitelinks (Wikipedia and other projects).
- Being covered in 11 distinct Wikipedia language editions.

## Body
### Definition
Stereo display is a type of display device specifically engineered to present visual information in a three-dimensional format. It is a subclass of the broader display device category.

### Classification
- **Parent Class:** display device
- **Subclass:** Stereo display is directly classified as a type of display device.

### Identifiers
- **Freebase ID:** `/m/03snzg`
- **Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued):** 1223959
- **Wikidata Reference:** Referenced by Wikidata entity Q15241310.

### Coverage & Metadata
- **Sitelink Count:** 11 (across Wikimedia projects like Wikipedia, Wikispecies, etc.)
- **Wikipedia Title:** 3D display
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Available in 11 languages: Arabic, Catalan, Czech, German, English, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Romanian, Russian.
- **Wikidata Description:** display device

### Aliases
The entity is known by numerous aliases, including:
- 3D-Display
- Stereoprojektion
- Raumbildprojektion
- 3D-Projektor
- 立体ディスプレイ
- IP方式テレビ
- 3Dディスプレイ
- 3D顯示
- Трёхмерный дисплей
- Трехмерный монитор

## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
2. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)