# Deflecting Dualistic Monitors 'Dualview' by Microsoft Research Allows Shared Viewing on One Screen By Kevin Young | Published 2012-05-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualview-by-microsoft-research References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/20982/microsoft-dualview-shows-two-different-screens-simultaneously.html) & [research.microsoft](http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/) 'Dualview' by [Microsoft Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gpd-duo) creates a design to make one screen simultaneously show two different viewings at once. Like holograms, a LCD screen portrays two ongoing videos or images that play at the same time and is only achieved by viewing from different angles. There's no advanced technology but rather exploiting the technical development of 'twisted nematic' LCD screens with color variations. It's like watching a movie from a laptop with the need to fiddle with the screen to achieve a desired view. This project attempts to have two people focusing on different things -- whether it's watching a movie, looking at pictures or playing games. In order for this to work, two subjects must sit at different angles. So if there's a little problem with sharing in the household, the Dualview by Microsoft Research will solve it. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/20982/microsoft-dualview-shows-two-different-screens-simultaneously.html), [research.microsoft](http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dualview LCD Screens:** The development of 'twisted nematic' LCD screens with color variations allows for two different videos or images to play simultaneously on one screen, opening up possibilities for multi-tasking and shared viewing experiences. - **Enhanced Shared Viewing:** The Dualview by Microsoft Research enables two people to focus on different things on the same screen, providing a solution for sharing entertainment or workspaces in households or collaborative environments. - **Exploiting LCD Technology:** By exploiting the technical features of LCD screens, such as color variations and viewing angles, innovative solutions like Dualview can be created to enhance the user experience and create new possibilities for display technology. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of Dualview LCD screens presents opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create innovative devices that support multi-tasking and shared viewing experiences. - **Entertainment:** The Dualview technology opens up new possibilities for shared viewing experiences in the entertainment industry, allowing multiple users to watch different content simultaneously on a single screen. - **Collaborative Workspaces:** The enhanced shared viewing capabilities of Dualview can be applied in collaborative workspaces, providing a solution for multiple people to view and interact with different content on the same screen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Split-View Vertical Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualup-monitor.md) - [Flexible Removable Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flux-multimonitor.md) - [Stacked Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-display.md) - [Productive Dual-Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dxuscreen-dualscreen-laptop.md) - [Stacked Foldable 4K Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-4k-monitor.md) - [Single Dual-Display Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-e45c-g5.md) - [Dual-Screen Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenbook-duo.md) - [Two-in-One Desktop Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-24b1d5600.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Laptop Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualscreen-laptop-accessory.md)