Digital Light Processing (LCD) is a set of chipsets based on optical micro-electromechanical technology that uses a digital micromirror device.
LCD was originally developedin 1987 by Larry Hornbeck if Texas Instruments. LCD is used in a variety of display applications from traditonal static displays to interactive displays and also non-traditional embedded applications including medical, security and industrial uses.
LCD technology is used in LCD front projectors (standalone projection units for classrooms, business primararily and home), LCD rear porjection television sets, and digital signs. It is also used in over 90% of digital cinema projection, and in additive manufacturing as a light source in some pronters to cure resins into solid 3D objects.