With those advantages, different organizations are contributing in the continual innovation in the E-paper technology. These Development partners include:
- Arizona State University which is working on a prototype of a small portable information screen for the U.S. soldiers [2]
- Epson which is a leader in innovative imaging products like printers, LCDs and projectors.
- LG. Philips, which is a unique manufacturer of "thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels" [2]
- Plastic Logic, which is a leading company with specific expertise in plastic electronics which is used for the manufacturing of Electronic Papers [2]
- Polymer vision, the creator of matrix displays containing polymer electronics-based pixel driving, with reflective "electronic ink" which is used for Electronic Papers [2]
As companies see how the Electronic Paper technology combines the paper's portability as well as the computer's adaptability, they will be investing in them for the following advantages:
- E-papers inquire low power which saves the cost of power generation
- High contrast in viewing different projects, books, newspapers...etc
- Durability and Reliability
- Data Storage
- Electronic papers do not need constant charging like LCD displays to retain its text and images
- Stores can use this Electronic Paper technology in department stores for convenience as store displays which can change [5]
- Companies will not need to use overheads and projectors or big-screen TV's. Paperless-offices will be using the e-paper displays to display the stock markets' constant changes, updated schedules, reference manuals, contact lists and addressbooks...etc [5]
- Cost effectiveness. For e-books, the technology saves the users money by reducing the costs of books, and for the publishers by reducing the publishing costs.
- Newspaper companies' future with electronic paper looks very promising since they have to find efficient solutions for digital newsprint, and to accomplish that is by producing electronic paper edition [3]
- Since E-books will eliminate the use of papers by having books viewed from devices, it is essential to note that this technology will help save the environment. Environmentally friendly technologies are tending to be invested in more than other technologies, since it is an important aspect of society.
- The watch market will bloom since the implementation of the first electronic ink watch. The watch's display is informative, easy to read, and interactive since the wearer can update it according to one's mood [4]. The following shows Seiko's e-ink interactive watches
- Flexibility is a great advantage of the e-paper technology and since consumers are always prefering flexible object, corporations would strive to invest in such projects. The future of the electronic ink is also promising since it is used for an electronic book that could be placed in the users' pocket and on the go! The following video displays the E-ink's vision of the electronic paper technology [2]
Video for E-pen technology using Electronic Paper [2]
Video for E-book technology using Electronic Paper [2]
For the most updated information about the new prototypes of Electronic Paper Technology please click here
References:
[1] http://www.eink.com/technology/index.html
[2] http://www.eink.com/technology/flexible.html
[3] http://www.hitech-projects.com/euprojects/diginews/publications/Adapting%20production%20workflow%20processes%20for%20digital%20newsprint.pdf
[4] http://www.seikowatches.com/baselworld/2007/press/details/070412_11.html
[5] http://www.itvendorsdirectory.ca/Online-Resources/e-paper-promise-soon-to-unfold-001.html
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