Researchers developed PocketView, a display technology that shows basic information like notifications and time through fabrics, offering versatility and ease of use. The technology is relatively inexpensive and can be incorporated into existing devices, making it a potential game-changer in wearable tech.
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Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science have developed a foldable quantum dot LED that can be transformed into various complex 3D structures, such as butterflies and pyramids. The technology employs selective laser-etching to create precise curvature lines, allowing for stable light-emitting performance even after repeated folding.
Scientists at Nara Institute of Science and Technology create a projected touchscreen system using just one camera and projector, eliminating the need for additional detectors. The system uses slope disparity gating to capture touch data with high efficiency, enabling portable projection systems for large interactive displays.
Researchers have developed a way to precisely control defects within active liquid crystals by changing the gradient of activity around them. This can be achieved through pulses of light or chemical composition changes, enabling controlled movement and behavior of these materials.
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have created a new type of camera technology that can visualize various materials and structures with detailed chemical information. The technology uses nonlinear optical effects in silicon to capture depth-resolved images on a camera in one shot, allowing for faster inspection of obj...
The ETRI team developed the world's first next-generation display technology, combining transfer-bonding processes into one process. This innovation reduced equipment investment and process time to 1/10, as well as material and repair costs by 1/100.
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Research shows that imaginative product displays can increase customers' purchase intention and actual purchases, as well as product sales and ROI. The effects are attributed to dual mechanisms of affect-based arousal and cognition-based inferred benefits.
Researchers at Brigham Young University have developed technology to create holographic-like virtual objects that co-exist in physical space. They can interact with humans and are projected onto everyday objects, enabling immersive experiences.
A Korean research team developed a technology generating various vibrations using LED light signals, allowing for localized and varied tactile sensations. The technology, developed by ETRI, is expected to be applied to industries such as automobiles and electronics, offering improved feedback and durability.
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a simplified algorithm to convert freely drawn lines into holograms on standard desktop CPUs. The new method reduces computational cost and power consumption, allowing for real-time conversion of writing into holographic images.
Researchers at Jilin University developed a see-through glass display that transitions smoothly between a spectrum of colors when electrically charged. The technology harnesses interactions between metal ions and ligands, offering high white light contrast ratio and numerous applications.
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New strategies aim to achieve ideal bistable electrochromic systems for green displays. Researchers explore various approaches, including material design optimization, indirect EC systems, and device structure improvements. The goal is to overcome technical bottlenecks and enable widespread adoption of sustainable displays.
A study by West Virginia University found that top sleep trackers can accurately measure total sleep time and sleep efficiency, but struggle with sleep staging accuracy. Researchers tested eight commercial sleep trackers and found that some devices overestimated or underestimated sleep metrics, while others were unable to quantify slee...
Researchers developed a new approach to improve holographic display technology, combining software and hardware advancements. Michelson holography uses two phase-only SLMs to create higher-quality images, overcoming limitations of existing technologies and enabling compact devices for virtual and augmented reality applications.
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The uOttawa team has made significant advancements in organic thin-film transistors, which can be used to create flexible wearable electronics that monitor athletes' physical health in real-time. The technology also has potential applications in artificial skin for robots and sensors for athletic clothing.
Researchers at Seoul National University and University of Pennsylvania developed highly efficient perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) with an external quantum efficiency of 23.4%, surpassing previous records in PeLEDs and InP-based green emitting QD-LEDs.
The spinoff Lucid Technologies is developing a computer program to streamline film post-production, automatically improving films' aesthetic appearance. The company's first product aims to complete the entire technical grade process automatically, saving time and money for professionals.
Researchers at University of Fukui, Japan, create miniature laser-based device to project color HD video on the retina. The compact RGB scanning projector has potential applications in various fields including virtual and augmented reality, conferencing, surveillance, and remote-assisted surgery.
A University of Toronto study found that drivers can become over-reliant on automated vehicle displays, leading to decreased monitoring of the road. In contrast, an in-vehicle display system providing information on surrounding traffic showed promise in ensuring driving safety by keeping drivers engaged and attentive.
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ETRI's 1μm pixel pitch panel and 360° tabletop hologram system has won the I-zone Best Prototype Award at Display Week 2020, showcasing a significant advancement in display technology. The system allows for large viewing angles and is the first to receive this award from a South Korean developer.
A NYUAD researcher has developed a research and development agenda to eliminate cybersickness, allowing for wider use of virtual and augmented reality. The new agenda prioritizes creating powerful head-worn displays, reducing visual latencies, and improving countermeasures.
Stanford researchers developed a new ultrahigh-res OLED display technology that enables televisions, smartphones, and virtual reality devices to reach resolutions of up to 10,000 pixels per inch. The displays are also brighter and have better color accuracy than existing versions.
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Researchers created a flexible film that changes color in response to stretching, pressure, or humidity, mimicking the color-changing properties of chameleon skin. The film is made from renewable cellulose nanocrystals and has potential applications in anti-counterfeiting measures, strain sensing, and encryption.
A POSTECH research team developed a technology to freely change structural colors using IGZO-based color filter, enabling low-power displays and quick color adjustments. The device can transmit vivid colors with extremely low light loss.
The KERI research team has successfully demonstrated the production of pixels with a 3D structure, overcoming the light intensity problem and achieving a 2-fold increase in brightness. This technology enables super-high-resolution displays with a pixel density of 5,600PPI, exceeding that of 8K QLED TV.
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Physicians using a holographic display developed by WashU were more accurate in performing cardiac ablation procedures, resulting in fewer lesions outside the target area. The technology allows physicians to control the procedure with hand-free and sterile gestures.
Researchers analyzed display technologies, including Mini-LED, Micro-LED, and OLED. They found that mLED/μLED/OLED emissive displays outperform LCDs in dynamic range, motion picture response time, color gamut, and adaptability to flexible and transparent displays.
Researchers have developed a faster calculation method for simple holograms, reducing generation time by up to 56 times. The new algorithm enables the creation of compact, power-efficient next-gen augmented reality devices, including HUDs and NEDs.
A University of Central Florida researcher has developed a new display technology that mimics the colors of butterfly wings, creating ultra-high-definition screens with extremely low power consumption. The technology uses nanoscale structures to scatter and reflect light, producing more natural-looking images without harsh glare.
Researchers developed a biodegradable film from fish scales to create flexible electronic displays. The film was found to be transparent, flexible and environmentally friendly, dissolving in hot water and degrading within 24 days.
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The nanoscale spectroscopy review highlights the potential of luminescent nanoparticles in diverse areas such as imaging, biomarker detection and data storage. The field aims to understand the properties of artificial atoms to control and tailor them for specific applications.
Researchers at KAIST have created stretchable OLEDs with a unique stress-relief substrate design featuring pillar arrays that reduce stress on active areas under strain. This technology enables 2D stretchability, overcoming commercial limitations of traditional OLEDs.
Corning is showcasing its advanced 3D cell culture portfolio, including Corning Elplasia plates and Matrigel matrix. The company will demonstrate how these tools address advancements in 3D cell culture and cell therapy research for drug screening, cancer biology, stem cell biology, and immunology applications.
Researchers develop software that mimics human visual processes to improve color accuracy, outperforming existing methods in psychophysical tests. The new framework reduces and extends the color gamut, producing results free from artefacts and meeting the film industry's demands.
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A team of researchers at Osaka University created a novel two-dimensional graphical tactile display that combines visual and tactile information. The display uses temperature-sensitive adhesive sheets to create a 'sticky' sensation, allowing users to feel objects on the screen.
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a way to create tiny schools of molecular 'fish' using liquid crystals. These deformations, which can twirl together as a group and interact with each other, could lead to new interactive display technologies.
The XDiscovery Lab at Dartmouth has introduced three innovative technologies: TipText, a finger-based keyboard for wearables; Tessutivo, a conductive fabric that interacts with objects; and Proxino, a tool for testing virtual circuits in the physical world. These advancements bring humans closer to devices and could enable new forms of...
Researchers at MU College of Engineering developed eye-tracking technology to improve collision avoidance warnings and reduce distracted driving crashes. By analyzing pupil size, the system can detect driver distraction and adjust warning levels accordingly.
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A new study by Brigham Young University researchers found that presenting vegetables on a black background makes them more attractive to consumers. This is because the color black is associated with high quality and expensiveness, as seen in previous studies on computing products.
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology developed an innovative Antenna-on-Display (AoD) technology that embeds antennas within super-resolution displays. This technology eliminates the trade-off between ergonomics, esthetics, and technology in 5G smartphones, enabling the deployment of new concepts for 5G devices.
Researchers at KAIST created a textile-based wearable display module that is washable and does not require an external power source. The device integrates polymer solar cells with organic light emitting diodes and features a new encapsulation barrier for reliability.
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Researchers at Tokyo Tech report a unipolar n-type transistor with electron mobility of up to 7.16 cm2 V-1 s-1, exceeding previous results by 40%. The material achieves this performance through fine-tuning the backbone conformation and introducing vinylene bridges.
Researchers developed a new approach to multicolor holography, encoding images onto thin waveguide structures that guide light. This method produces complex multicolor holographic images with no need for bulky lenses or prisms, making it suitable for portable devices like augmented reality glasses and smartphones.
Scientists have successfully created a holographic acoustic tweezers system that can trap and manipulate particles in three dimensions. This technology has potential applications in small-scale assembly and the creation of 3D displays with levitating voxels.
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The UC3M and Álava Engineers have created a professorship to encourage research in computer vision, focusing on image capture and analysis. The joint project will develop applications for offline and online image processing using various technologies.
Researchers at Osaka University developed a projection mapping system that virtually eliminates shadows on a projection surface even if light is blocked by an object. The technology uses a special optical system to shed light from various directions, allowing for human interaction and effective projections.
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a new technology for steering light, allowing for greater efficiency and wider input angles. The new grating expands the window to 40 degrees, enabling users to have a greater field of view in immersive augmented-reality displays.
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Researchers developed a holographic heads-up display that increases the size of the displayed image, allowing drivers and pilots to see information without shifting their gaze. The technology uses holographic optical elements to redirect light and create a larger eye box, making it easier to view critical data.
A team of Columbia engineers, led by Michal Lipson, has developed a groundbreaking AR glass design that enables high-resolution projection and detection with no moving parts. The technology leverages recent work on engineered optical materials (EnMats) and silicon nitride integrated photonics to provide an ultrahigh-resolution see-thro...
The KAIST research team has developed flexible vertical micro LEDs (f-VLEDs) with high optical power density, improving thermal reliability and lifetime. These f-VLEDs can be used for optogenetics to control animal behavior and are suitable for biomedical applications.
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Researchers at Osaka University have developed a silicon metamaterial surface that enables precise control of colorful patterns with subwavelength resolution. The system uses nanoscale patterns to convert optical radiation into localized energy, demonstrating vivid colors and two-color information within individual pixels.
ProjectDR enables clinicians to see patients' internal anatomy displayed right on the body, using motion-tracking and projection technologies. The system has vast applications in teaching, physiotherapy, laparoscopic surgery, and surgical planning.
Researchers at KAIST developed fiber OLEDs that surpass existing plansar substrates in terms of luminance and current efficiency values. The new technology also allows for the fabrication of OLEDs on ultra-thin fibers, with diameters as low as 90?, enabling the creation of wearable displays.
A prototype Google Glass app, Holli, recognizes conversational prompts and provides suitable responses, improving social skills for children with autism spectrum disorder. Children find it easy to use and enjoy interacting with the technology.
Researchers at KAIST have created highly flexible wearable displays by integrating OLED into fabrics, enabling commercialization of clothing-shaped displays. The team's breakthrough technology reduces mechanical stress on OLEDs, resulting in high luminance and efficiency.
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Researchers from MIT's CSAIL have developed a new system called Home3D that allows users to watch 3D movies at home without glasses. The system converts traditional 3D movies into a format compatible with automultiscopic displays, which show multiple images simultaneously.
Researchers at UCF have developed a new color changing surface tunable through electrical voltage, potentially leading to three times the resolution for televisions and smartphones. This breakthrough eliminates the need for static subpixels, allowing for reduced pixel size and increased brightness.
Researchers at the University of Sussex have developed a shape-changing fog screen called MistForm, allowing users to interact with 2D and 3D objects in mid-air. The display optimizes visibility and facilitates interaction, adapting to single or multiple users.
Researchers at KAIST create a 3D holographic display that significantly enhances the performance of existing displays, allowing for larger images and wider viewing angles. By controlling volume speckle fields, they achieve an image size increase of up to 2 cm in length, width, and height.
Scientists at IBS & KAIST create a new method for producing graphene using laser annealing technology, which can separate complex compounds like SiC into ultrathin elements of carbon and silicon. The technique reaches the same results as traditional methods but at lower temperatures, making it more efficient and scalable.
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