Microsoft resumes its Viewport 3D telepresence project with Skype technology

The Viewport project for 3D telepresence technology over Skype, developed by Microsoft Research (MSR), innovation division of the multinational, takes shape again to become a real communication platform.

The search for a development engineer specialized in holographic technology hardware and software for remote users has unleashed a secret known to everyone: the development of the Viewport project that Microsoft Research, the research division of Microsoft, announced more than a year ago.

The Viewport project uses 3D telepresence technology to offer this type of video conferencing on any type of system using Skype.

This 3D communication platform uses infrared cameras and projectors to build a 3D hologram of the remote user, applying that representation to real-time communication between several users who, According to those responsible, “it will revolutionize communications and hook millions of users.”.

This is also specified in the job proposal, in which the company asks for a developer who can create “a physical body double in a long-distance remote meeting”. This 3D holographic integration in Skype would allow videoconferencing with telepresence on any mobile device.

Everything indicates that this development will be ready for commercialization in the short term., although the company has not announced availability dates.

This development is also reminiscent of other 3D telepresence projects, like the one from the British manufacturer Musion with its Eyeliner technology, A high definition 3D holographic video projection system that delivers a life-size 3D hologram for live events, conferences, large scale digital signage and exhibitions.

Manufacturers such as Cisco and telecommunications operators such as Orange and T-Mobile also participate in the Eyeliner project., as reported on their website.