Ambilight

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Ambilight, which is short for Ambient Lighting Technology, is a feature invented by Philips Electronics, generating light effects around the TV that correspond to the video content. The effect, the company claims, is a larger virtual screen and a more immersive viewing experience. In addition, Philips claims that it reduces viewer eye strain.

Ambilight versions:

• Ambilight mono (aka Ambilight 1): the same light effect is applied left and right of the screen, no light is applied to the top and bottom of the screen
• Ambilight stereo (aka Ambilight 2): the left and right side of the screen have seperate light effects, no light is applied to the top and bottom of the screen
• Ambilight surround (aka Ambilight 3): the left, right and top side of the sceen have seperate light effects, no light is applied to the bottom of the screen
• Ambilight full surround (aka Ambilight 4): all sides of the screen have seperate light effects

[edit] External links

• Philips Ambilight - Information about Philips Ambilight televisions
• Ambient Reality Effects - Ambient Light and Special Effects for PC
• Lumiedge - Java applet that adds 'Ambilight' style effect to web cam images.
• MoMoLight - Ambilight for PC