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  1. LCD Screen With Embedded Optical Sensors

    Hardware · Displays · · posted by ScuttleMonkey · from the the-screen-that-looks-back dept. · 113 comments
    dk3nn3dy writes "Sharp has developed a LCD display with optical sensors built into the displays pixels, without requiring a touch-sensitive film to be bonded on top of the regular screen. The optical sensor is similar to that used in scanners, allowing for notes or business cards to be scanned by the screen itself. As the optical recognition technology is built into the pixels it also simplifies tactile recognition based on simultaneously touching multiple points. Future uses include fingerprint authentication on the screen of your mobile phone or PDA, or iPhone style touch recognition. Volume production will start next spring."

  2. 3D Flat Panel With No Glasses

    Hardware · Displays · · posted by timothy · from the my-flat-panel-has-no-glasses dept. · 150 comments
    m4c north writes "From Japan Today: 'Toshiba Corp said Friday it has developed a brand-new flat-display that allows viewers to see three-dimensional images without using special glasses. The display is expected to be applied to arcade games, virtual menus at restaurants and simulations of buildings and landscapes. The company said it aims to commercialize the display within two years.' JCN Network offers a few more details than Japan Today's rather short summary. And Toshiba's [toshiba.co.jp] press release has some simple figures. Maybe pinball will make a comeback!"

  3. Honda Updates ASIMO

    Science · Robot · · posted by samzenpus · from the finally-chasing-speed dept. · 232 comments
    kosmicki writes "Honda Motor Co. today announced the development of new technologies for the next-generation ASIMO humanoid robot, targeting a new level of mobility that will better enable ASIMO to function and interact with people by quickly processing information and acting more nimbly in real-world environments."

  4. Sony Develops 25 GB Paper Disc

    Hardware · Storage · · posted by michael · from the connect-the-dots dept. · 473 comments
    jaaron writes "TOPPAN Printing and Sony today announce the successful development of a 25GB paper disc based on Blu-ray Disc technology. Yes, that's right, *paper*. Details will be announced at the Optical Data Storage 2004 conference to be held from April 18th to April 21st at Monterey, California."

  5. Pioneer Electron Beam DVD

    Hardware · Storage · · posted by michael · from the around-the-corner dept. · 302 comments
    wordboy writes "Pioneer Electronics just announced that they will introduce an electron-beam recorder for next-generation optical data storage. The electron beam is much finer than that of a typical laser so they are able to achieve densities of 50GB or more with a standard 12cm disc. But can it cook my TV dinner, too?"