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Next-generation E-Ink Segmented Display Cell technology to bring flexible, paper-thin, low-power displays to life

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:40:03 +0000

When it comes to the flexible displays of the future, E-Ink technology could very well usher in an age of low-power, static displays that can bend around corners and do the yard-work. Ok, so it won't clean up that pile of leaves, but E-Ink Corporation's new Segmented Display Cell (SDC) technology allows for next-generation displays based on E-Ink technology to bring flexibility and low power-consumption to a paper-thin package.

The high readability and flexible design options allowed by the SDC E-Ink display's "organic non-rectangular unique shapes, including holes, curves, and other non-standard designs" is perfectly suited to a range of bendable and oddly-shaped displays.

The new technology has already been used to develop a communicating key fob from Delphi. E-Ink's next generation SDC technology not only allows for the uniquely shaped and slim key fob, but also provides excellent readability in bright sunlight - one of the main draws of E-Ink technology.

We're looking forward to a future filled with highly visible, paper-thing electronic devices that can bend and fit almost any shape. Nokia Morph, Here we come!

[Via: Unwired View]

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E INK ANNOUNCES NEXT GENERATION CUSTOM AND STANDARD SEGMENTED DISPLAY CELLS

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:24:00 +0000

Thinner, wider operational temp range, rugged ePaper SDCs enable displays to go where none have gone before.

Cambridge, MA (Embedded Systems Conference) - May 9, 2008 - E Ink® Corporation, the leading developer and marketer of electronic paper display technology, today announced general availability of its next generation segmented display cells (SDC). The SDC products are simple digit, icon and alpha-numeric displays, offering exceptional readability in a paper-thin form factor that uses minimal battery power. The new SDCs are 40% thinner with a wider operational temperature range and increased flexibility for repetitive 3-D bends or 2-D conformable solutions. Applications include consumer electronics, PC-accessory, display smartcards, capacity indicators, electronic shelf labels, signage and communications applications. The SDC displays use the same E Ink Vizplex™ technology that is shipping in popular electronic book devices such as the Amazon Kindle, SONY Reader and iRex iLiad.

"When you need information to make a decision, an E Ink SDC display lets you see it quickly and clearly from any angle," said Russ Wilcox, President and CEO, E Ink Corporation. "With a paper-thin and flexible plastic display that can be cut to any shape, innovative product designs are limited only by the imagination of the designers"

"After an extensive review of display technologies, Delphi chose E Ink's segmented electronic paper displays for our wireless, bi-directional key fob that has been designed to offer car-to-user and user-to-car communication over an extremely long range," said Joe DiCarlo, Director of Engineering for Controls and Security in North America, Delphi. "The groundbreaking fob offers packaging flexibility and does not consume much power. Because it provides drivers valuable vehicle information and control, it is imperative that its display can be read in bright sunlight. Thanks to E Ink, that is possible."

"E Ink has enabled us to offer superior display solutions to the world's leading producers of smart cards for bank card and OTC token applications" said George Ou, CEO of Smart Displayer. "E Ink's displays are flexible, extremely thin, sunlight readable and consume very little power."

High Performance Rugged Displays
Thinner, more flexible and wider operation ranges all highlight the performance increase of the latest generation of E Ink SDCs. Three height levels are available, depending on backplane configuration: thin PET 330 microns, PET 380 microns, or PI 375 microns. PET options provide 200 micron design rules for the art work or space and trace of 8 mils by 8 mils. The finer pitch PI option uses 100 micron design rules for 4 mils by 4 mils. Increased temperature ranges with operations from -10°C to 60°C, and storage from -25°C to 75°C.

Think Outside the Rectangle
Organic non-rectangular unique shapes are possible, including holes, curves, and other non-standard designs. Additionally, E Ink's SDC platform provides viewable angle of nearly 180° and can be viewed under a variety of lighting conditions from direct sun to low-level ambient light. E Ink's Vizplex based electronic paper solutions are bistable, reflective displays which enable the image to remain for over a year with zero power.

Custom Design to Mass Production
Custom rapid product development is easy with E Ink's SDC "Design to Mass Production" program. Starting from a customer-supplied CAD file, E Ink typically can supply production-ready samples within eight weeks after artwork approval and enter mass production within twelve weeks. E Ink has partnered with several chip suppliers, including Dialog Semiconductor, Epson Semiconductor, Solomon-Systech, and Citizen who have developed compatible segmented display driver ICs.

Standard SDC Products
E Ink is now offering six standard SDC designs for fast prototyping and application specific solutions. Standard parts include stacked 10-bar, graduated 5-bar, 100%, MB/GB, 8-digit and 6-digit SDCs.

Additional Information

About E Ink Corporation
E Ink Corporation is the world's leading supplier of electronic paper display (EPD) technologies. E Ink's technology is ideal for many consumer and industrial applications spanning handheld devices, eBooks, PC-accessories, watches, clocks, and public information displays and promotional signs. E Ink is a private corporation that includes among its investors and strategic partners TOPPAN Printing Company, The Hearst Corporation, Intel Capital, Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Motorola, Inc. E Ink news can be found at: www.eink.com.

E Ink announces smaller, flexible screens for entirely new devices

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:32:35 +0000

Check out this new key fob from Delphi, using E Ink and destined for a futuristic auto near you. Using the same E Ink tech in the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader but on a smaller scale, it sips power, digitally painting images on a screen without continuously using energy. This key fob is an example of what can be done with E Ink’s next-generation segmented display cells (SDC), thinner and flexible enough to bend around curved devices.

This groundbreaking gadget will wirelessly communicate with your car, telling you from a distance if you need gas, giving you remote starting capabilities, letting you adjust your car's climate control, and even helping you find that vehicle in a vast, crowded parking lot. Its E Ink allows this handy little bauble to go a long time without a battery charge. Best of all, the company says mass production will keep the price low. Whoa.

E Ink, via Business Wire

E-Ink to introduce new segmented display cell displays

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:05:33 +0000

Filed under: Displays

E-Ink has a new display made available last week, based on segmented display cell (SDC) technology. Apparently the new screens are 40% thinner and have increased flexibility over E Ink’s previous displays, and can now be formed in “organic non-rectangular unique shapes, including holes, curves, and other non-standard designs”. Delphi’s already picking up use of the display for future keyfob products — always good to know there are consumer applications right around the corner.

[Thanks, Pat]

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E-Ink introduces new segmented display cell displays

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:22:12 +0000

E-Ink made a new display available last week, based on segmented display cell (SDC) technology. The new screens are said to be 40% thinner with increased flexibility over E Ink’s previous displays. Also, they can now be formed in “organic non-rectangular unique shapes, including holes, curves, and other non-standard designs”. Which means they can be used in a variety of ways.

We bring you a ton of concepts that don’t ever come to pass so it’s nice to see this one hitting the market. Delphi already has one use of the display in future keyfob products.

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New E-Ink cells offer curved pixels, any-shape displays

Sun, 11 May 2008 22:19:03 +0000

E-Ink's newest segmented display cells are 40 percent thinner and may be cut to any desired shape. The first device to feature them is a wireless key fob from Delphi.

The SDC products are simple digit, icon and alpha-numeric displays, offering exceptional readability in a paper-thin form factor that uses minimal battery power. The new SDCs are 40% thinner with a wider operational temperature range and increased flexibility for repetitive 3-D bends or 2-D conformable solutions. Applications include consumer electronics, PC-accessory, display smartcards, capacity indicators, electronic shelf labels, signage and communications applications. The SDC displays use the same E Ink Vizplex™ technology that is shipping in popular electronic book devices such as the Amazon Kindle, SONY Reader and iRex iLiad.

This sounded radical until I remembered all those old-skool LCD watches, and those handheld games where the crystal elements were shaped like a race car or a karate man.

Press Release [E-Ink via Electronista via Gizmodo]

E-Ink to introduce new segmented display cell displays

Sun, 11 May 2008 16:26:00 +0000

Filed under: Displays

E-Ink has a new display made available last week, based on segmented display cell (SDC) technology. Apparently the new screens are 40% thinner and have increased flexibility over E Ink's previous displays, and can now be formed in "organic non-rectangular unique shapes, including holes, curves, and other non-standard designs". Delphi's already picking up use of the display for future keyfob products -- always good to know there are consumer applications right around the corner.

[Thanks, Pat]

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Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 18:16:40 +0000

Overview

Get the high-performance image quality using the new PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera, from Canon, world’s leading digital camera manufacturers. Sporting a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II for a bright and accurate color, Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera offers a better viewing from wide angles. Enjoy easy direct printing and downloading and functions like ID Photo Print and Movie Print using the PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers along with Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera.

Features

DIGIC III Image Processor for sharp images and improved functionality.
Motion Detection Technology to automatically reduce blur.
Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology to automatically set focus and flash.
8.0 mega pixel digital ELPH with 3 x Optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
Red-eye reduction and Auto Red-eye correction.

Featuring an in-built flash, this digital camera incorporates TTL Autofocus system. Moreover, Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera also features a real image optical zoom viewfinder. Feel free to choose any of the 5 colors of Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera that includes Melody Pink, Bohemian Brown, Golden Tone, Swing Silver and Rhythm & Blue.

Box content

The box comprises of USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, Battery Charger CB-2LV, PowerShot SD1100 is Digital ELPH Body, Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L, Wrist Strap WS-dc2, Digital Camera Solution DC-ROM, AV Cable AVC-DC300 and SD Memory Card SDC-32M.

Price

Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital Camera is available at a price of $ 249.99.

Source: Canon

Choose the Right Form Factor for Your Smartphone

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:48:33 +0000

Jamie Lendino of SmartDeviceCentral just posted his newest "how-to," on picking the right size and shape for your new smartphone. From the story:

Nothing beats seeing a gadget up close to know if it's the right one for you. In fact, I recommend doing exactly that if you can. But that doesn't mean you can't arm yourself with knowledge in advance. Here are some pointers on how to make what is arguably the most difficult decision when buying a smartphone--choosing the perfect form factor.

While you're at SDC, don't miss all the other extremely helpful tips on choosing and using smart devices!