Available Technology
Flexible full color high contrast electronic-display
Technology:
Display pixel using fluid confined within an elastomer membrane and a substrate
Markets Addressed
Display technology that is ideally suited for display of very large static and quasi-static images. Key applications include outdoor signage, particularly for conformal applications (covering a dome or cylindrical building). The technology, which is biologically inspired, also lends itself to dynamic camouflage. A key advantage is that it is flexible, deformable and foldable, since it can be made entirely from elastomeric components. In addition, it is theoretically less expensive than LED technology and has lower operating costs, since it requires no internal light source and, therefore consumes very little power. It also promises exceptionally strong performance, particularly in terms of contrast ratio and viewing angle. It also operates across a very wide temperature range, lending itself to outdoor displays and signage.
Innovations and Advantages
Current display technologies rely on rigid substrates such as silicon, glass, or plastic. Therefore, the displays are not flexible. This invention employs fluidic control inside elastomer and does not require internal light source. Since it is based on elastomeric components, the displays can be very flexible, deformable, and foldable. And it can be operated at low power.
Additional Information
Keywords:
Display pixel array, Electronic Paper Display, flexible display
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Inventor(s):
Clarke, David R.
Diebold, Roger Mitchell
Shian, Samuel
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For further information, please contact:
Sam Liss, Director of Business Development
(617) 495-4371
Reference Harvard Case #4360