When is a picture not a picture? What is really in a Random Tandem?
Bridges Donostia: Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture
Pages 389–394
Abstract
Random Tandems allow hidden pictures. They are a pair of overlaid random dot images. The hidden picture is revealed to a person in the right place at the right time allowing a private viewing experience. Sometimes there is a delight in not showing the viewer the whole picture right away, and as it were tiptoeing up behind him and saying Boo!. Random dots allow you to do something special.